Shubman Gill has etched his name into the record books with a monumental innings of 269 against England in the second Test at Edgbaston.
Shubman Gill Rewrites History: Double Century And 13-Records Broken.
This incredible knock saw the young captain shatter numerous records, surpassing some of the legends of Indian cricket. Many people and experts doubted him and his captaincy, but the way he took on the whole responsibility on his young shoulders was truly amazing.
Records Shubman Gill Broke vs England in the 2nd Test Match.
Let’s delve into the records Gill conquered and the esteemed players whose milestones he surpassed.
1. Highest Test score by an Indian captain:
- New Record: 269 runs
- Previous Record Holder: Virat Kohli (254* against South Africa in Pune, 2019)
Gill’s magnificent innings now stand as the highest ever scored by an Indian captain in Test cricket, overtaking Virat Kohli’s memorable knock.
2. Highest Test score by an Indian batter outside Asia:
- New Record: 269 runs
- Previous Record Holder: Sachin Tendulkar (241* against Australia in Sydney, 2004)
In a historic feat, Gill surpassed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar to achieve the highest Test score by an Indian batsman on foreign soil, specifically outside of Asia.
3. First Asian captain to score a double century in SENA countries:
- New Record: 269 runs
- Previous Record Holder: No previous Asian captain had achieved this milestone.
Gill became the first captain from an Asian nation to score a double century in a Test match played in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia).
4. Youngest Indian skipper after MAK Pataudi to achieve a double century:
- New Record: Shubman Gill (25 years and 298 days)
- Previous Record Holder: MAK Pataudi (23 years and 239 days)
While Gill isn’t the youngest overall, he is the youngest Indian captain to score a double hundred in Tests since the iconic MAK Pataudi.
5. Highest Indian score in a World Test Championship match:
- New Record: 269 runs
- Previous Record Holder: Although not explicitly stated in the search results, Gill’s score now sets a new benchmark.
Gill’s innings is now the highest individual score by an Indian batsman in a match of the World Test Championship.
6. Highest score for an Indian #4 batter:
- New Record: 269 runs
- Previous Record Holder: Not explicitly mentioned in the search results, but Gill, batting at number 4, now holds this record.
Gill’s double century is the highest score by an Indian batsman batting at the number four position in Tests.
7. Highest score for an Indian batter in England:
- New Record: 269 runs
- Previous Record Holder: Sunil Gavaskar (221 at The Oval, 1979)
Gill surpassed the great Sunil Gavaskar’s long-standing record for the highest Test score by an Indian batsman on English soil.
8. Second Indian captain to hit a double century in Tests:
- New Record Holder: Shubman Gill
- First Record Holder: Virat Kohli
Gill becomes only the second Indian captain to score a double century in Test cricket, joining Virat Kohli in this elite club.
9. Sixth Indian captain to score a double century:
- New Record Holder: Shubman Gill
- Previous Record Holders: MAK Pataudi, Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli
Gill is now the sixth Indian captain to reach the coveted milestone of a double century in Test matches.
10. Second-youngest Indian captain to score a double century:
- New Record Holder: Shubman Gill
- Youngest Record Holder: MAK Pataudi
As mentioned earlier, Gill is the second youngest Indian captain to achieve this feat, with MAK Pataudi remaining the youngest.
11. Highest individual score for an Indian batter in SENA countries:
- New Record: 269 runs
- Previous Record Holder: Sachin Tendulkar (241* against Australia in Sydney, 2004)
This reiterates Gill’s achievement of surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s highest score for an Indian batsman in SENA nations.
12. Second Indian after Sunil Gavaskar to score a century in the first Test as captain and a double century in the 2nd Test as captain:
- New Record Holder: Shubman Gill
- First Record Holder: Sunil Gavaskar
Gill joins the legendary Sunil Gavaskar in achieving the unique distinction of scoring a century in the first Test as captain and following it up with a double century in the second Test.
13. Second Indian captain after Virat Kohli to score a double century in an away Test:
- New Record Holder: Shubman Gill
- First Record Holder: Virat Kohli (200 vs West Indies, North Sound, 2016)
Gill is now the second Indian captain to score a double century in an away Test match, after Virat Kohli.
Shubman Gill’s remarkable innings is a testament to his talent and potential. By breaking these prestigious records, he has firmly established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of cricket and has etched his name in the golden pages of Indian cricket history.
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