The skipper of the Indian test team, Shubman Gill marked a significant milestone in his blossoming career by guiding India to a thumping 336-run victory over England in the second Test of the five-match series. The match, held at Edgbaston from July 2 to 6, saw Shubman Gill take command not just as a leader but also as a dominant force with the bat.
The Indian captain piled up a sensational total of 430 runs across both the innings, a remarkable 269 off 387 deliveries in the first, followed by an explosive 161 off 162 balls in the second innings on Saturday.
His match-defining performance earned him the Player of the Match award. Celebrating the win and his personal milestones, Shubman Gill took to X and shared four photos from the game, captioned with the words, “Be in love with the grind and the game will give back.”
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Shubman Gill’s performance not only steered India to victory but also etched his name into the history books. He became the first Indian and the fifth cricketer in the world to score 400 or more runs in a single Test match. He also broke the record for the most runs scored in a Test match by any batter away from home. During his majestic 269 in the first innings, he surpassed Virat Kohli’s record for the highest run scored by an Indian skipper in debut test innings.
Having taken over the Test captaincy from Rohit Sharma on May 24, 2025, the 25 years old right-hander from Punjab has quickly made his mark. With this win, he not only became the first Indian captain to win a Test at Edgbaston but also the first Asian skipper to notch a double century in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries. Furthermore, Shubman Gill’s feat also earned him the distinction of being the youngest Indian captain to win a Test overseas.
While Shubman Gill’s heroics with the bat stole the spotlight, the team’s success was bolstered by stellar performances from others as well. Ravindra Jadeja added strength with the bat and the bowling unit delivered under pressure. Mohammed Siraj shone in the first innings by claiming six wickets for 70 runs, while Akash Deep showcased his rising potential by following up his 4/88 in the first innings with a six-wicket haul for 99 runs in the second. His overall match figures of 10 for 187 underscored his growing stature in the Indian pace attack.
As the Indian team marches ahead in the series, this memorable Test will be remembered not just for the dominant win but for the emphatic arrival of Shubman Gill as a generational leader and run-machine.
