Shubman Gill delivered one of the greatest performances in Test cricket history, scoring an astonishing 430 runs across two innings, as India posted a jaw-dropping 1,014-run total to crush England and rewrite the record books.
🌟 Gill’s Historic Match
The 25-year-old Indian skipper stunned the cricketing world with back-to-back centuries – a majestic 269 in the first innings, followed by a commanding 161 in the second. This remarkable feat made him only the second player in Test history to score over 400 runs in a single match, behind England’s Graham Gooch (456 runs in 1990).
Gill also became:
- The first Indian captain to score both a double century and a separate century in the same Test.
- Only the second batter ever to score 150+ in both innings of a match.
- The highest-scoring Indian in a single Test, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar’s 344 (1971).
🇮🇳 India Breaches the 1000-Run Barrier
Powered by Gill’s brilliance and strong contributions from the middle order, India’s batting unit piled on 1,014 runs, marking just the fourth time in Test history that a team has crossed the 1000-run milestone.
This also became India’s highest-ever Test match total, eclipsing their previous best of 916 runs during their 2004 tour of Australia.
🧠 Captaincy With a Statement
Gill’s performance wasn’t just about runs. In only his second series as captain, he showcased leadership beyond his years — steering his team with calm authority and inspiring belief. His aggregate of 585 runs in his first two Tests as skipper is now the highest by any captain in their first two games.
⚡ A Test to Remember
- 11 sixes by Gill – one of the highest for an Indian in a Test match.
- He became one of just nine players to score both a double century and a century in the same match.
- India’s innings featured aggressive run-making, discipline, and depth rarely seen in the longest format.
🔚 Final Word
This Test will go down in cricketing folklore. Shubman Gill didn’t just break records — he redefined what dominance looks like in red-ball cricket. With a performance of this scale at such a young age, Gill has not only lived up to expectations but has perhaps already started scripting a legendary chapter of his own in Indian cricket.
