Shubman Gill’s exceptional double century and India’s collective batting power rewrote the record books against England in the second Test at Edgbaston, setting up a monumental challenge for the “Bazballers.”
Gill’s Historic Batting Masterclass
Young Indian opener Shubman Gill delivered a truly historic performance at Edgbaston, amassing an incredible 430 runs across both innings. This included a magnificent 269 in the first innings followed by a rapid 161 in the second, making him the first player in Test history to score both a 250 and a 150 in the same match.
His combined tally surpassed an illustrious 54-year-old record held by Sunil Gavaskar for the most runs by an Indian in a single Test. Only England’s Graham Gooch, with 456 runs against India in 1990, has scored more in a match.
Captaincy Debut and Overseas Dominance
As captain, Gill’s impact has been immediate and profound. In just four innings of this series, he has accumulated 585 runs, eclipsing Virat Kohli’s record for most runs by an Indian in their debut series as captain. Among Indians playing a full series in England, only Rahul Dravid (602) and Kohli (593) have scored more runs.
Furthermore, Gill joins an elite group, becoming only the third Indian batsman after Rahul Dravid (2003-04 in Adelaide) and Sachin Tendulkar (2003-04 in Sydney) to score over 300 runs in a SENA Test, a testament to his performance in tough overseas conditions.
An Explosive Display of Sixes
Gill’s innings wasn’t just about runs; it was also about power. He smashed 11 sixes in the match, setting a new record for the most sixes hit by an Indian Test captain in a single match, surpassing MS Dhoni’s previous best.
This explosive display places him among rare company, as he is only the third Indian to hit 10 or more sixes in a Test match, following Rohit Sharma (13) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (12).
Team India Reaches Unprecedented Heights
Beyond Gill’s individual brilliance, Team India achieved a historic milestone, scoring a staggering 1014 runs across both innings of the Test match. This is the first time in India’s 591-Test history that they have amassed over 1000 runs in a single match.
Their aggressive approach was evident in their run rate of 4.33, which is the highest among all six instances where a team has scored at least 1000 runs in a Test. This monumental total significantly surpasses their previous bests of 916 runs against Australia in 2004 and 910 against Pakistan in 2007.
A Mountainous Target for England
India’s dominant batting performance culminated in setting a colossal target exceeding 600 runs for England. This is only the second time in history that India has set such a challenging chase, with the previous instance being a 617-run target against New Zealand in Wellington back in 2009.
- Shubman Gill scored 430 runs in the match, a record for an Indian in a Test.
- He became the first player ever to score 250 and 150 in the same Test.
- India amassed 1014 runs, their highest-ever team total in a Test match.
- Gill’s 11 sixes set a new record for an Indian Test captain.
This record-breaking display has left England with their biggest challenge yet, needing an extraordinary effort to overcome India’s commanding position.
Shubman Gill’s exceptional double century and India’s collective batting power rewrote the record books against England in the second Test at Edgbaston, setting up a monumental challenge for the “Bazballers.”
Gill’s Historic Batting Masterclass
Young Indian opener Shubman Gill delivered a truly historic performance at Edgbaston, amassing an incredible 430 runs across both innings. This included a magnificent 269 in the first innings followed by a rapid 161 in the second, making him the first player in Test history to score both a 250 and a 150 in the same match.
His combined tally surpassed an illustrious 54-year-old record held by Sunil Gavaskar for the most runs by an Indian in a single Test. Only England’s Graham Gooch, with 456 runs against India in 1990, has scored more in a match.
Captaincy Debut and Overseas Dominance
As captain, Gill’s impact has been immediate and profound. In just four innings of this series, he has accumulated 585 runs, eclipsing Virat Kohli’s record for most runs by an Indian in their debut series as captain. Among Indians playing a full series in England, only Rahul Dravid (602) and Kohli (593) have scored more runs.
Furthermore, Gill joins an elite group, becoming only the third Indian batsman after Rahul Dravid (2003-04 in Adelaide) and Sachin Tendulkar (2003-04 in Sydney) to score over 300 runs in a SENA Test, a testament to his performance in tough overseas conditions.
An Explosive Display of Sixes
Gill’s innings wasn’t just about runs; it was also about power. He smashed 11 sixes in the match, setting a new record for the most sixes hit by an Indian Test captain in a single match, surpassing MS Dhoni’s previous best.
This explosive display places him among rare company, as he is only the third Indian to hit 10 or more sixes in a Test match, following Rohit Sharma (13) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (12).
Team India Reaches Unprecedented Heights
Beyond Gill’s individual brilliance, Team India achieved a historic milestone, scoring a staggering 1014 runs across both innings of the Test match. This is the first time in India’s 591-Test history that they have amassed over 1000 runs in a single match.
Their aggressive approach was evident in their run rate of 4.33, which is the highest among all six instances where a team has scored at least 1000 runs in a Test. This monumental total significantly surpasses their previous bests of 916 runs against Australia in 2004 and 910 against Pakistan in 2007.
A Mountainous Target for England
India’s dominant batting performance culminated in setting a colossal target exceeding 600 runs for England. This is only the second time in history that India has set such a challenging chase, with the previous instance being a 617-run target against New Zealand in Wellington back in 2009.
- Shubman Gill scored 430 runs in the match, a record for an Indian in a Test.
- He became the first player ever to score 250 and 150 in the same Test.
- India amassed 1014 runs, their highest-ever team total in a Test match.
- Gill’s 11 sixes set a new record for an Indian Test captain.
This record-breaking display has left England with their biggest challenge yet, needing an extraordinary effort to overcome India’s commanding position.
