Shubman Gill has made history at Old Trafford, becoming the first Asian batter to score over 700 runs in a single Test series in England. His landmark came on Day 5 of the fourth Test, during another gritty knock that underlined his rising stature in international cricket. With this feat, the 25-year-old not only broke new ground for Asian batters but also entered a prestigious club of Test captains who have amassed 700 or more runs in a series. The list includes some of the greatest names in cricket history — Sir Donald Bradman (twice), Sir Garfield Sobers, Greg Chappell, Sunil Gavaskar, David Gower, Graham Gooch and Graeme Smith.
Gill’s consistent brilliance with the bat on this tour has been one of the few bright spots for India. He has shown remarkable composure, scoring runs in challenging conditions and often leading rescue efforts from the front. His three centuries so far in the series have come with immense pressure on his shoulders — as both a batter and as India’s newly appointed Test captain.
700-plus runs in a Test series for India
774 – Sunil Gavaskar vs WI, 1971 (Away)732 – Sunil Gavaskar vs WI, 1978/79 (Home)712 – yashasvi jaiswal vs eng, 2024 (home)701* – Shubman Gill vs ENG, 2025 (Away)* On Day 4, Gill stitched a vital partnership with KL Rahul to help India recover from a disastrous start and keep hopes of a draw alive. As rain threatens to interrupt the final day’s play, Gill’s contribution could prove crucial in saving the Test and keeping India in the series. From promise to presence, Gill’s 2025 tour of England is shaping into one for the ages.
