In a spectacle of elegance, grit, and unrelenting dominance, Shubman Gill etched his name into cricket folklore with a stunning 269-run marathon at Edgbaston in the second England vs India Test.
On a ground steeped in history, the 25-year-old Indian captain turned the pitch into his playground, rewriting record books and showcasing his emergence as a modern-day batting giant.
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A Masterclass at Edgbaston: Gill’s Monumental Feat in Eng vs Ind Showdown
From the first flick through midwicket to the last straight drive, Gill batted like a man possessed, combining classical strokes with steely resilience across 387 deliveries. In the process, he not only anchored India’s imposing total of 587 but also rewrote numerous records in the annals of Indian and Test cricket.
Shubman Gill’s Record-Breaking 269 – Key Milestones
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest score by an Indian Test captain | 269 (Edgbaston, 2025) – broke Kohli’s 254* (2019) |
| Second youngest Indian captain with a Test double ton | At 25 years, 298 days (after MAK Pataudi) |
| Only Asian captain to score 250+ outside subcontinent | Surpassed Atapattu’s 249 (2004) |
| Only 3rd Indian with Test double ton in England | After Gavaskar (221) and Dravid (217) |
| 5th cricketer with 200+ in both Tests & ODIs | Joins Tendulkar, Sehwag, Rohit Sharma, Gayle |
Highest Scores by India Test Captains
| Score | Player | Opponent | Venue, Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 269 | Shubman Gill | England | Edgbaston, 2025 |
| 254* | Virat Kohli | South Africa | Pune, 2019 |
| 243 | Virat Kohli | Sri Lanka | Delhi, 2017 |
| 235 | Virat Kohli | England | Wankhede, 2016 |
| 224 | MS Dhoni | Australia | Chennai, 2013 |
Gill’s Double Century in Context
- Highest ever by an Asian captain in SENA nations, eclipsing Dilshan’s 193 at Lord’s in 2011.
- Achieved in only his third innings as captain, matching Sunil Gavaskar’s record for fastest Indian captain to a double hundred.
- His control percentage of 95.2% is the best among away double tons since 2006 – a true testament to his composure.
Youngest Indian Captains to Hit Test Double Tons
| Score | Age | Player | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203* | 23y 39d | MAK Pataudi | England | 1964 |
| 269 | 25y 298d | Shubman Gill | England | 2025 |
| 217 | 26y 189d | Sachin Tendulkar | New Zealand | 1999 |
| 200 | 27y 260d | Virat Kohli | West Indies | 2016 |
Team India’s Historic Innings
India’s 587 at Edgbaston marked their fourth-highest Test total in England, and the first time a visiting side crossed 500 at this venue since South Africa’s 594/5d in 2003.
| Top India Test Totals in England |
|---|
| 664 – The Oval, 2007 |
| 628/8d – Headingley, 2002 |
| 606/9d – The Oval, 1990 |
| 587 – Edgbaston, 2025 |
What made the effort more remarkable was the 376 runs added after the fall of the fifth wicket – India’s highest-ever recovery from that point in Test history.
Key Partnerships Fuel the Dominance
- 203-run stand: Gill & Jadeja – 3rd highest 6th-wicket+ stand by India in England
- 144-run stand: Gill & Washington Sundar – Only second instance of two 100+ lower-order partnerships in an Indian Test innings in England
Both partnerships highlighted India’s depth and resilience, a theme that defined the innings.
Other Key Stats & Records
- 4th Indian to score 100s in first two Tests as captain: Joins Kohli, Hazare, Gavaskar
- 3rd Indian captain with 100s in back-to-back Tests vs England: After Azharuddin and Hazare
- Only 4th 250+ by a visiting Test captain in England: After Bob Simpson and Graeme Smith
- Gill’s 269 ranks as the 7th highest individual Test score for India, behind Sehwag (319), Laxman, and others.
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FAQs
How many runs did Shubman Gill score at Edgbaston 2025?
He scored 269, the highest ever by an Indian Test captain.
Is Gill the youngest Indian captain to hit a double hundred?
No, he is the second youngest after MAK Pataudi.
How does Gill’s 269 rank among India’s Test scores?
It is the seventh highest overall in Indian Test history.
Has any Indian scored more than 250 in England before?
No, Gill now holds the highest individual Indian score in England.
What was India’s total in this Test match?
India scored 587, their fourth-highest in England.
