Shubman Gill surpassed Virat Kohli's record in the fourth Test against England, scoring the most runs as an Indian captain in a series. He surpassed Kohli's 655 runs from 2016, reaching 658* runs.
IND vs ENG: In the fourth match of the India-England Test series being played at Old Trafford in Manchester, Shubman Gill achieved a feat that will be remembered for a long time in Indian cricket history. The young captain Gill broke Virat Kohli's record for the most runs scored by any Indian captain in a Test series against England.
Virat Kohli's Six-Year-Old Record Broken
In 2016, Virat Kohli scored a total of 655 runs in the five-match Test series against England. This record remained unbroken by any Indian captain since then. However, in the ongoing 2025 England series, Gill surpassed this figure in the second innings of the fourth Test. After being dismissed for 12 runs in the first innings, Gill needed only 37 runs in the second innings to reach this historic achievement. He achieved this milestone by hitting a boundary off Jofra Archer's delivery.
'Casually' Created History
Gill's batting style has always been effortless and composed. However, in this series, he not only handled the pressure of captaincy but also maintained the scoring rate. On the difficult pitch of Old Trafford, where England's fast bowlers were consistently extracting swing and bounce with the new ball, Gill calmly played and crossed this milestone.
Jaiswal's Record is the Next Target
Gill is now just a few runs away from the record for the most runs scored by any Indian batsman in a Test series against England. This record is held by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 712 runs in the 2024 home series. Gill still has one innings left. If he adds 55 more runs in the current match, he will reach the top of this list.
Gill's Name in the List of Indian Captains
Gill has now joined the select list of Indian captains who have performed significantly on foreign pitches.
- Sunil Gavaskar – 732 runs (West Indies, 1978-79)
- Shubman Gill – 658* runs (England, 2025)
- Virat Kohli – 655 runs (India, 2016)
If Gill scores a century, he could also break Gavaskar's long-standing record.
Gill's Maturity Under Captaincy Pressure
This series was a test for Gill not only as a batsman but also as a captain. Taking over the Test team's command after Rohit Sharma was not easy. The conditions in England have always been challenging for Indian batsmen. Despite this, Gill's consistent run-scoring demonstrates his mental strength and technical maturity.
Team India Gains Strength
Gill's achievement has put Team India in a b position in the series. His innings in the second innings of the fourth Test not only created a personal record but also gave the team a chance to take the lead over England. When the team's first innings was weak, the captain taking charge in this way boosts the confidence of the entire team.
