Shubman Gill Poised to Break Sunil Gavaskar's Long-Standing Record

Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill is on the verge of breaking Sunil Gavaskar's long-standing record for the most runs by an Indian batsman in a bilateral series. With the final Test against England approaching, Gill has already scored 722 runs in the series, just 53 runs shy of Gavaskar's record. His remarkable performance includes four centuries, and he is also close to surpassing Don Bradman's record for runs scored by a captain in a Test series. Read on to find out more about Gill's journey and the upcoming match.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 31, 2025, 02:06 IST

Shubman Gill's Historic Chase

Manchester [UK], July 30: Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill is on the brink of surpassing a remarkable record held by the legendary Sunil Gavaskar for over five decades. This record pertains to the highest runs scored by an Indian batsman in a bilateral series.

The final Test match against England is scheduled to take place at The Oval starting August 31. Currently, England leads the series 2-1, giving India an opportunity to level the five-match contest. The last time India secured a series victory in England was back in 2007.

In the previous Test at Old Trafford, Gill faced a challenging start, scoring just 12 runs in the first innings. However, he made a remarkable comeback with a century, scoring 103 runs, which transformed India's 311-run deficit into a 114-run lead, allowing them to draw the match and keep the series alive.

Gill currently stands as the leading run-scorer in the series, amassing 722 runs at an impressive average of 90.25, including four centuries in eight innings, with a top score of 269.

Gavaskar's record for the most runs by an Indian in a bilateral series is 774 runs, achieved in four Tests against the West Indies during the 1971 series, with an average of 154.80, featuring four centuries and three fifties, and a highest score of 220. Gill is now just 53 runs shy of breaking this long-standing record.

Additionally, the dynamic right-handed batsman is also closing in on another significant milestone, being only 89 runs away from eclipsing the legendary Don Bradman's record for the most runs scored in a Test series by a captain. Bradman accumulated 810 runs in five Tests during the 1936/37 home series against England, averaging 90.00, with three centuries and a fifty, including a best score of 270.