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Shubham Gill’s Record-Breaking Historical Knock

Updated - 4-JUL-2025 5:36 IST

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In the ongoing day 2 of the 2nd test of India's tour of England 2025. Indian test captain Shubham Gill scored a double century on day 2. He scored 269 runs in 387 balls. With this massive inning of him, He broke many records with this massive inning. 

Let's check how many records broke by Shubham Gill broke in this inning

All Records Broken By Shubham Gill

Highest score for an Indian captain

With his 269, Shubman Gill became the highest-scoring Indian captain in history, surpassing Virat Kohli's 254* against South Africa in Pune in 2019. 

The highest score for an Indian in England

Gill's 221 was the highest score by an Indian in England, surpassing not just Kohli's record but also Sunil Gavaskar's.

The second Indian captain to hit a double century in Tests

Gill became the second Indian skipper to score a double century in Test matches, after Kohli, during his 269 innings.

Fifth Player to smash a double century in both Tests and ODIs

Gill became just the fifth player in cricket history to smash a double century in both Tests and ODIs, after Rohit Sharma, Chris Gayle, Virender Sehwag, and Sachin Tendulkar.

Third-youngest captain to hit a double century in Tests

Shubman Gill, Graeme Smith, and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. At 25 years and 297 days, Gill became just the third youngest captain to reach a double century in Test cricket.

Second-youngest captain to hit 250+ score in Tests

In Test cricket, Gill became the second-youngest captain to score 250+ runs, after Graeme Smith.

Seventh Highest score for India in Tests

Gill came within one run of becoming the sixth-highest scorer for India in Test cricket, only missing out on Rahul Dravid's total. With 319 against South Africa in Chennai, Virender Sehwag continues to hold the record. 

Highest score for an Indian #4 batter

Gill has the highest score for an Indian #4 batter—not Sachin Tendulkar or Kohli—after the captain crushed 269 in Birmingham on Thursday, July 3. 

Highest score for an Indian in SENA

Gill's 269 is currently the greatest score for an Indian batsman in SENA conditions, shattering the historic mark set by Sachin's 241* 21 years earlier. The new ruler of India, yes.