Test series count for numerous individuals, complete list disclosed: Shubman Gill aligns with Gavaskar and Bradman on premier captaincy ranking, shares joint-second position globally
Shubman Gill Joins Elite Club of Test Captains with Four Hundreds
In the ongoing series between India and England, Shubman Gill has made history by scoring four centuries as captain, joining an exclusive group of players who have achieved this feat in a bilateral Test series.
The table below showcases all the players who have scored four or more hundreds in a bilateral Test series:
| Player | Series | Innings | High Score | Runs | Average | |------------------|------------------------|--------|------------|-------|--------| | Clyde Walcott | West Indies v England | 6 | 264 | 962 | 160.67 | | Don Bradman | India v Australia | 4 | 236 | 1174 | 296.00 | | Sunil Gavaskar | West Indies v India | 6 | 236 | 1022 | 170.25 | | Graham Gooch | England v India | 5 | 208 | 803 | 160.67 | | Joe Root | England v India | 3 | 218 | 639 | 218.00 | | Shubman Gill | England v India | 4 | 269 | 722 | 90.25 |
Gill's century at Old Trafford marked a significant milestone in his career, making him part of this prestigious club. His four centuries in the series have amassed a total of 722 runs, with his highest score being 269.
Gill's fourth hundred came after he scored one at Headingley, batting out two sessions on day four alongside KL Rahul. His century came when India was batting out for a draw and he came in to bat with India at 0-2 and Chris Woakes on a hat-trick. Unfortunately, Jofra Archer bowled the delivery that dismissed Gill just before lunch at Old Trafford.
Gill's average in this series stands at 90.25, placing him among the top scorers in this prestigious group. His performances have been impressive, and he is on the verge of breaking records for the most centuries by a captain in a bilateral Test series, potentially surpassing Bradman’s and Gavaskar’s records. If he scores another century in the ongoing series, he will become the first captain ever to reach five centuries.
This series has been a testament to Gill's exceptional batting skills, and his performances have undoubtedly cemented his place among the greats of Test cricket. As the series continues, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await to see if Gill can break the record and further solidify his position as one of the best batsmen in the world.
Sports enthusiasts keenly observe the ongoing series between India and England, as Shubman Gill's record-breaking performances in Test cricket position him to potentially surpass legendary players like Don Bradman and Sunil Gavaskar in the number of centuries scored as captain. With four hundreds already achieved in this series, Gill is poised to make history and become the first captain to reach five centuries in a bilateral Test series, further solidifying his status as a sports icon.
