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On Day 4 of the Edgbaston Test, Indian skipper Shubman Gill etched his name in the history books with a scintillating batting performance. Batting with remarkable composure and fluency, Gill dominated the English bowling attack throughout the match, guiding India into a strong position as the contest heads into its final day.
Shubman Gill surpasses Sunil Gavaskar in a record feat
With the help of twin tons in the match, Gill now holds the record for the most runs scored in a single Test match by an Indian. With this feat, he surpassed legendary names such as Sunil Gavaskar and VVS Laxman. He scored a brilliant 269 off 387 deliveries in the first innings, laying the foundation for a massive total. During the second innings, Gill continued his sublime form. As he struck Shoaib Bashir for a six on the fourth ball of the 53rd over to cross the 75-run mark, he officially etched his name in the record books, becoming the highest run-scorer in a Test match for India. Meanwhile, the skipper once again rose to the occasion with another phenomenal hundred in 129 balls, shattering long-standing records and placing India in a commanding position heading into the final day.
Here are the top 5 most runs by an Indian batter in a single Test:
| Player | Runs (1st Innings) | Runs (2nd Innings) | Total Runs | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 269 | 100* | 369 | England | 2025 |
| Sunil Gavaskar | 124 | 220 | 344 | West Indies | 1971 |
| VVS Laxman | 59 | 281 | 340 | Australia | 2001 |
| Sourav Ganguly | 239 | 91 | 330 | Pakistan | 2007 |
| Virender Sehwag | 319 | — | 319 | South Africa | 2008 |
| Virender Sehwag | 309 | — | 309 | Pakistan | 2004 |
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Gill also overtakes Virat Kohli during his mammoth knock at Edgbaston
Gill added another feather to his cap during the Edgbaston Test, breaking a decade-old record held by Virat Kohli. With a dominant 269 in the first innings and a composed half-century in the second, Gill’s aggregate in the series now stands at 524 runs till tea — the most by an Indian batter in their debut series as captain. He surpassed Kohli’s mark of 449 runs, set during the 2014–15 tour of Australia. Remarkably, Gill achieved the feat in just four innings, showcasing his leadership and batting prowess in challenging English conditions.
Here are the list of most runs by an Indian skipper in debut Test series:
| Player (Runs) | Opposition | Year | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (524*) | ENG | 2025 | 4 |
| Virat Kohli (449) | AUS | 2014/15 | 4 |
| Vijay Hazare (347) | ENG | 1951/52 | 7 |
| Nari Contractor (319) | PAK | 1960/61 | 6 |
| Dilip Vengsarkar (305) | WI | 1987/88 | 5 |
| Mohammad Azharuddin (303) | NZ | 1989/90 | 4 |
India tightened their grip on the match on the fourth day, backed by a scintillating batting display from their skipper. After bowling out England for 407, the visitors showed brilliance with the bat once again. KL Rahul scored a gritty half-century before being dismissed by Josh Tongue with a peach of a delivery. Rishabh Pant once again showcased why he is a master of the format with his quick half-century. For England, the signs are deeply worrying as India’s lead nears 500. Despite a memorable fightback from Jamie Smith and Harry Brook the previous day, England still faced a first-innings deficit of 180 runs. England now need to find a clue if they are to turn the game around.
