India’s young captain Shubman Gill lit up Edgbaston with a record-breaking 269-run knock in the 2nd Test vs England. Read about the milestones, records, and his historic rise in Indian cricket.
Introduction
Indian cricket witnessed history in the making as Shubman Gill, the 25-year-old captain, delivered a sensational double century at Edgbaston, Birmingham, during the 2nd Test against England in July 2025. His monumental 269-run innings not only put India in a dominant position but also rewrote multiple records in Indian Test history.
Shubman Gill’s Knock: A Masterclass in Test Batting
Gill’s 269 was a blend of elegance, temperament, and aggression. It powered India to a mammoth total of 587 in the first innings, putting immense pressure on England, who were left struggling at 77/3 by the end of Day 2.
This was only Gill’s second Test match as captain – but his performance reflected the composure of a seasoned leader.
Major Records Broken by Shubman Gill
🔥 Highest Score by an Indian Test Captain
Gill overtook Virat Kohli’s 254* (vs South Africa, 2019) to become the Indian Test captain with the highest individual score.
🌍 Highest Test Score by an Indian in England
With 269 runs, Gill surpassed Sunil Gavaskar’s 221 (The Oval, 1979) and Rahul Dravid’s 217 (2002) to claim the record for India’s highest Test score in England.
🏏 Third-Highest Away Score in India’s Test History
Only Virender Sehwag’s 309 and Dravid’s 270 are ahead of Gill’s Edgbaston masterpiece when it comes to Indian scores in overseas Tests.
In Elite Company: Gill’s Historic Feats
- Double Hundreds in Both ODIs and Tests: Gill now joins Sehwag, Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Chris Gayle in this exclusive club.
- Youngest Indian Captain with Overseas Double Century: At 25 years and 298 days, he is second only to MAK Pataudi (23y 39d).
- Century in First Two Tests as Captain: Gill joins the likes of Kohli, Gavaskar and Vijay Hazare in this rare milestone.
Edgbaston & Beyond: Setting New Standards
At Edgbaston, only Graeme Smith (277) and Zaheer Abbas (274) have scored more as visiting batters. Gill’s 269 is now the third-highest by a tourist at this venue and eighth-highest by a visiting batter in England.
A Leader Is Born
Shubman Gill’s record-smashing double hundred is more than just numbers – it’s a statement. As India’s youngest full-time Test captain, he’s shown grit, vision, and elite skill. His innings might very well mark the dawn of a new leadership era in Indian cricket.
Conclusion
With a commanding lead and England on the back foot, India is poised for a memorable victory. But more importantly, this Test will be remembered for Captain Shubman Gill’s historic knock – one that carved his name into the history books and captured the hearts of fans around the world.
📌 Related Stats – India’s 250+ Overseas Test Scores
- 309 – Virender Sehwag vs PAK (Multan, 2004)
- 270 – Rahul Dravid vs PAK (Rawalpindi, 2004)
- 269 – Shubman Gill vs ENG (Edgbaston, 2025)
- 254 – Sehwag vs PAK (Lahore, 2006)
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