Centuries Achieved by Shubman Gill Exceed Virat Kohli's Record in India vs England Test Match held in 2025
In a breathtaking display of talent and skill, 25-year-old Shubman Gill has left the cricketing world in awe with his record-breaking performance in the fourth Test against England at Edgbaston.
Gill's innings at Edgbaston was a masterclass in modern batting, including 28 boundaries and 2 sixes. His graceful, patient, and authoritative style, with a modern aura that made it uniquely his own, won him the adoration of the crowd under a silvery grey sky.
The young Indian star's performance signifies a new chapter in his cricket career, establishing himself as a key player in Indian cricket. His 213 runs, the major contribution by India in a significant Test match, not only rescued India's overall performance but also wiped the record books clean.
One of Gill's sixes was hit in the style of Virender Sehwag, earning a standing ovation from the crowd. This flamboyant shot served as a reminder of the timeless class that Gill brings to his game, while also mirroring Kohli's intensity.
Gill's double hundred not only marked a significant milestone in his career but also made him the youngest Indian to score two Test double-hundreds, surpassing Tendulkar's record set in 2004. This achievement, combined with his technical strength and fearlessness in his choice of shots, demonstrated his dominance over the English bowling attack.
The historic Long Room in Edgbaston chanted Gill's name, signifying his rise to the top in Indian cricket. His performance has earned him the title of a classic all-format star of new-age Indian cricket, making headlines in the IPL, ODI World Cup, and now in Test cricket.
Gill's records are not just breaking the old ones; they are setting new benchmarks. In the second Test at Edgbaston (2025), Gill scored 269 in the first innings and 161 in the second, a feat never done before in Test cricket's 148-year history. This score places him just one run shy of Rahul Dravid's 270, ranking him seventh on India's all-time list for highest Test scores.
Moreover, Gill is the leading run-scorer across all formats in 2025 with 1065 runs, surpassing England’s Ben Duckett. His adaptability across Test, ODI, and T20 cricket is truly remarkable.
Gill also made history by becoming the first Indian captain to score three hundreds in England. By scoring twin centuries in the series, he joined the ranks of Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli to hit twin centuries as an Indian captain in a Test match, but also set a record for the number of centuries as captain in England.
Virat Kohli, who has been a mentor to Gill, tweeted his pride in Gill's performance, saying "Records are meant to be broken. Proud of you Champ. Keep going strong."
As Rohit Sharma and Kohli's careers approach sunsets, Gill's rise serves as an indicator for a smooth transition into the new era. His performances, breaking records set by legends like Tendulkar and Kohli, cement his status as a rising legend in Test cricket. India, thanks to Gill's performance, holds a commanding position in the series with only one Test remaining. Gill is not just filling the shoes but is making a path for himself in Indian cricket.
Sports fans are lauding Shubman Gill's exceptional performances, as the young Indian star not only breaks records but also sets new benchmarks across all cricket formats. His dominance over the English bowling attack has earned him the title of a classic all-format star of new-age Indian cricket.
