Indian batter Shubman Gill’s stellar performance in the ongoing series against England has set high expectations for his final Test appearance, despite already breaking numerous records.
Shubman Gill’s Dominant Series
Shubman Gill, at just 25 years old, is making history in the current India-England Test series. He has already amassed an incredible 722 runs across eight innings, including four centuries.
This remarkable achievement is even more significant as it comes in the very series where he debuted as India’s Test captain. His performance is already being hailed as one of the finest by an Indian batter in overseas conditions.
The Pressure Cooker of Performance
Despite his record-breaking form, former Indian wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel warns that Gill will face immediate criticism if he falters in the upcoming fifth Test at the Oval. Patel highlighted the constant scrutiny players face, regardless of their recent successes.
“Everyone would want him to maintain the kind of form he has shown,” Parthiv stated on Star Sports. He recalled the early series questions about Gill’s struggles overseas and praised his brilliant response.
A Series of Highs and Lows
Patel pointed out that even after Gill had scored two centuries and a double century early in the series, murmurs of doubt emerged. Gill’s captaincy debut saw him score a masterful 147, followed by a monumental 269 and 161 in the second Test, breaking several records.
However, a brief dip in form saw him score 16, 6, and 12 in subsequent innings. Yet, he bounced back with a crucial 103 in the fourth Test, helping India avoid defeat.
“Even before this fifth test match, people were talking, and that too after he had already scored 600 runs in the series. One bad Test at Lord’s, and questions started coming up again,” Patel added, emphasizing the intense pressure on Gill.
Joining Cricket’s Elite Club
Gill has etched his name into cricketing history with his exceptional run. He is the first Test captain to record four centuries in an away series, placing him in an elite group alongside legends like Don Bradman and Sunil Gavaskar, who achieved four tons in any single series.
He also joins an exclusive list of batters this century, including Jacques Kallis, Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root, and Mohammed Yousuf, to score four centuries in a series. Furthermore, Gill has surpassed Rahul Dravid’s long-standing record for the most runs scored by an Indian in a Test series in England.
- Shubman Gill has scored 722 runs with four centuries in the ongoing Test series.
- He became the first Test captain to score four away centuries in a single series.
- Gill broke Rahul Dravid’s record for most runs by an Indian in a Test series in England.
- Despite his achievements, he faces constant pressure and high expectations for the final Test.
As the fifth Test approaches, all eyes will be on Gill to see if he can deliver another impactful performance and cap off a truly historic series.
