Shubman Gill Achieves Historic Milestones as India Captain in Second Test

Shubman Gill, the new captain of India, has made headlines by scoring a century in the second Test at Edgbaston. His impressive 114 runs not only stabilized the Indian middle order but also placed him among cricketing legends. Gill's achievements include becoming the ninth visiting captain to score centuries in his first two Tests in England and the fourth Indian captain to do so. This article delves into his remarkable records and contributions to the game, highlighting his growing stature in international cricket.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 3, 2025, 09:20 IST

Shubman Gill's Remarkable Performance

In the second Test match, Shubman Gill, the newly appointed captain of India, has once again showcased his batting prowess by scoring a remarkable 114 runs at Edgbaston. This performance helped stabilize the Indian middle order after a brief collapse, placing him alongside cricket legends such as Don Bradman, Garfield Sobers, and Graeme Smith, as well as Indian greats like Rahul Dravid, Mohammad Azharuddin, and Dilip Vengsarkar.

Record-Breaking Achievements

What records did Shubman Gill make?

1| 9th visiting captain to score centuries in first and Second Tests in England:

Previously, Gill had made a century during his captaincy debut at Leeds in the first Test. His second century came just a week later at Edgbaston, making him the ninth captain to achieve consecutive centuries in his first two Tests in England. Notably, Don Bradman accomplished this feat in 1938, with others like Sir Garfield Sobers and Graeme Smith also on the list.

As an Indian, he follows in the footsteps of Mohammad Azharuddin, who achieved this in 1990.

2 | Fourth Indian captain to score centuries in first two Tests as captain

Shubman Gill has now become the fourth Indian captain to score centuries in both of his initial Tests, joining the ranks of Virat Kohli, Vijay Hazare, and Sunil Gavaskar.

3 | Second Indian to have 100 at Edgbaston:

With his century at Edgbaston, he has become only the second Indian captain, alongside Kohli, to score a century at this venue.

4 | Third Indian captain to score 50+ at Edgbaston

Gill is now the third Indian captain to achieve a score of fifty or more at Edgbaston, following in the footsteps of Kohli and MS Dhoni.

5 | Three consecutive hundreds in England:

He has also joined an elite group of Indian batsmen, including Azharuddin, Vengsarkar, and Dravid, by scoring hundreds in three consecutive Tests against England, highlighting his rising stature in this significant rivalry.

This match marked Shubman Gill's seventh Test century and his second as captain. On Day 1, despite losing five wickets, India managed to score 310 runs, thanks to partnerships of 66 runs with Yashasvi Jaiswal (87) and 99 runs with Ravindra Jadeja (41*).