IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill breaks Virat Kohli's massive record
NEW DELHI:
Shubman Gill
has etched his name into the record books, surpassing
Virat Kohli
to become the highest run-scorer in a debut Test series as India captain. The elegant right-hander reached the milestone during the second Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
With 460 runs in just four innings, Gill has made a resounding statement in his first series as full-time Test skipper.
Gill began the series with a superb 147 at Headingley and followed it up with a magnificent 269 in the first innings at Edgbaston, showcasing his class and composure in testing English conditions.
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The previous record belonged to Virat Kohli, who scored 449 runs in four innings during India's 2014/15 tour of Australia — a series that marked the start of his successful tenure as Test captain.
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Gill's achievement stands out not just for the numbers but also for the context — leading a relatively young side in challenging overseas conditions and delivering with the bat when it mattered most.
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Other notable players on the list include some of Indian cricket's most iconic names:
Vijay Hazare (347 runs vs England, 1951/52), Nari Contractor (319 vs Pakistan, 1960/61), Dilip Vengsarkar (305 vs West Indies, 1987/88), and Mohammad Azharuddin (303 vs New Zealand, 1989/90).
Most runs in debut series as India Test captain
459* - Shubman Gill vs ENG (Away, 2025, 4 innings)
449 - Virat Kohli vs AUS (Away, 2014/15, 4 innings)
347 - Vijay Hazare vs ENG (Home, 1951/52, 7 innings)
319 - Nari Contractor vs PAK (Home, 1960/61, 6 innings)
305 - Dilip Vengsarkar vs WI (Home, 1987/88, 5 innings)
303 - Mohammad Azharuddin vs NZ (Away, 1989/90, 4 innings)
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