Indian Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill has cemented his status among the world's premier batsmen through a series of remarkable achievements early in his career. Among his numerous accolades stands a historic milestone in Test cricket that sets him apart from even the greatest legends of the game. He accomplished this extraordinary feat against England, etching his name permanently into the history books.
A massive run-fest at Birmingham
The phenomenal performance unfolded during a Test match against England in Birmingham a year ago, where Gill amassed an astonishing 430 runs across both innings combined. He laid the foundation for India by hammering a colossal 269 runs in the first innings alone. Refusing to slow down, he followed up with another masterclass in the second innings, contributing 161 runs to the team's total. Notably, legendary Indian icons such as Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli never managed to score 400 or more runs in a single Test match throughout their illustrious careers.
Among the all-time greats globally
In the elite list of batsmen with the most runs in a single Test match, Gill claims a prominent spot near the top. England's Graham Gooch holds the record with 456 runs scored against India in 1990. Shubman Gill sits in second place with his 430 runs against England in 2025. Australia's Mark Taylor occupies the third position with 426 runs against Pakistan in 1990, followed by Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakarra in fourth place with 424 runs against Bangladesh in 2014. West Indies batting legend Brian Lara rounds out the top five with his famous 400-run knock against England in 2004.
Current tour of New Zealand
Gill is currently in New Zealand, where he is set to participate in a crucial two-match Test series. Prior to the start of this series, he had already represented India in 43 Test matches, accumulating 3043 runs at a solid batting average of 43.47. Over the course of these 43 appearances, he has successfully registered 11 centuries and 9 half-centuries in the longest format of the game.
Impressive records in one-day internationals
Beyond his heroics in Test whites, Gill boasts stellar statistics in ODI cricket as well. He made his ODI debut against New Zealand in 2019. Since that milestone, he has featured in 73 matches for the national side, compiling 3750 runs at an extraordinary average of 62.50. His phenomenal run in the 50-over format includes two double centuries, alongside 11 centuries and 20 half-centuries.
