Shubman Gill Dazzles With Historic Knock at Edgbaston: List Of Milestones Achieved By India Captain

Edgbaston, July 3: In a performance for the ages, Shubman Gill etched his name into Indian cricket folklore with a majestic knock of 269 on Day 2 of the second Test against England at Edgbaston on Thursday (July 3).

His innings not only rescued India from a tricky position but also shattered multiple long-standing records, most notably, surpassing Virat Kohli's 254* to become the highest individual scorer as India's Test captain.

Gill's knock, his maiden Test double century, came with class and control. It was built on a foundation of flawless timing, smart strike rotation, and a fearless approach against the English attack in Birmingham, where conditions were conducive for batting.

Here's a look at the full list of records and milestones the 25-year-old captain created with his landmark innings:

Highest Individual Scores by Indian Test Captains

1. Shubman Gill - 269 vs England, Edgbaston 2025
2. Virat Kohli - 254* vs South Africa, 2019
3. Virat Kohli - 243 vs Sri Lanka, 2017
4. Virat Kohli - 235 vs England, 2016
5. MS Dhoni - 224 vs Australia, 2013

Gill now tops a list that had long been dominated by Virat Kohli, who holds the record for most double centuries (7) as India's Test skipper.

Other Major Milestones Achieved by Shubman Gill

• First-ever Asian Test captain to score a double century in England
• Highest score by an Indian Test captain in England, breaking Sunil Gavaskar's 221 at The Oval in 1979
• Third Indian batter to score a double century in England, after Sunil Gavaskar and Rahul Dravid
• Sixth Indian Test captain to score a double hundred (after Pataudi, Gavaskar, Tendulkar, Dhoni, and Kohli)
• Gill is the first Indian to score 250-plus outside of the subcontinent; the previous best was Sachin Tendulkar's 241* at SCG in 2004

From Captain Debut to Dominance

Gill had already shown glimpses of leadership maturity when he scored 147 in his debut Test as captain at Leeds. But this 269 has elevated him to elite company, signalling the rise of a new generation in Indian cricket leadership. At just 25 years of age, Gill is not only leading by example but also rewriting the record books with his bat.

Double Centuries by Indian Test Captains

Gill's knock came to an end for 269 off 387 balls as he became Joshua Tongue's victim. The 25-year-old's innings will go down as one of the greatest by an Indian captain, not just for its numbers, but for the poise and personality it brought to the middle.

Visiting Test captains with 250-plus scores in England

• 311 - Bob Simpson (AUS), Old Trafford, 1964
• 277 - Graeme Smith (SA), Edgbaston, 2003
• 269 - Shubman Gill (IND), Edgbaston, 2025
• 259 - Graeme Smith (SA), Lord's, 2003

250-plus scores for India in away Tests

• 309 - Virender Sehwag vs PAK, Multan, 2004
• 270 - Rahul Dravid vs PAK, Rawalpindi, 2004
• 269 - Shubman Gill vs ENG, Edgbaston, 2025
• 254 - Virender Sehwag vs PAK, Lahore, 2006

From being hailed as the next big thing to officially taking the steps to surpassing "King Kohli" on a historic list, Shubman Gill's Edgbaston epic in the first innings is more than just a milestone - it's a legacy in the making.