By Kaif - Aug 01, 2025 05:30 PM
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Most runs by an Indian captain in a Test series: Shubman Gill achieved a remarkable feat, breaking the record of legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar for most runs as an Indian captain in a Test series. The stylish right-handed batsman achieved the feat on the first day of the fifth Test against England at the Kennington Oval.
Indian captain Shubman Gill has displayed excellent form in the Test series against England. The right-handed batsman scored brilliant centuries at Headingley and Edgbaston and then scored a century in difficult conditions in the second innings of the Manchester Test.
| S. No. | Player | Opponent | Season | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shubman Gill | England | 2025 | 737* |
| 2. | Sunil Gavaskar | West Indies | 1978/79 | 732 |
| 3. | Virat Kohli | England | 2016/17 | 655 |
| 4. | Virat Kohli | Sri Lanka | 2017/18 | 610 |
| 5. | Virat Kohli | England | 2018 | 593 |
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Virat Kohli's name appears three times in this list, which shows his consistency and batting excellence. He scored 655 runs against England in 2016-17. After this, he scored 610 runs against Sri Lanka in 2017-18 and 593 runs against England in 2018. Under his captaincy, Kohli led the Indian team to number one in the Test rankings and also won many matches for the team with his batting. His performance shows that he has the ability to play brilliantly even under pressure.
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At number two comes the name of Sunil Gavaskar, who is considered one of the greatest batsmen of Indian cricket. Under his captaincy against West Indies in 1978-79, he scored 732 runs. This performance is also special because at that time the West Indies team was one of the strongest teams in the world, which had a lot of deadly fast bowlers. Gavaskar faced those bowlers with his technique and patience and scored big runs for his team.
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At the top of this list is Shubman Gill, who recently made this record in the 2025 Test series against England. At the age of 25, he performed his captaincy responsibility very well and also performed brilliantly with the bat. He set a new record by scoring 737 runs in this series. His performance not only shows his batting ability but also shows his leadership ability as a captain.
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