By Guest - Jul 10, 2025 06:24 PM
India’s new Test captain Shubman Gill is on the verge of rewriting cricket history during the ongoing five-match Test series against England. With three Tests still to play, Gill has already scored 585 runs in just two matches at an astonishing average of 146.25, including three centuries—one of them a double. His performance has stunned critics and fans alike, and more importantly, it has put multiple world records in sight, many of which are held by none other than Sir Don Bradman.
At Sports Club India, where we bring you the latest sports news, we take a closer look at all the records Gill could break and how his stats are fast defining one of the finest beginnings to a captaincy era in Indian Test cricket.
Gill is just 225 runs short of breaking Don Bradman’s 88-year-old record of 810 runs as captain in a single Test series, set during the 1936–37 Ashes. Remarkably, this is also Gill’s debut series as Test captain, which means he is also poised to surpass Bradman’s record for most runs in a debut Test series as captain.
He is also chasing Sunil Gavaskar’s Indian record of 732 runs as captain in a Test series (vs West Indies, 1978–79). Just 148 more runs, and Gill will become the highest-scoring Indian Test captain in a series.
Although a taller ask, Gill could even aim for Bradman’s all-time Test record of 974 runs in a series, scored during the 1930 Ashes. Gill currently needs 390 more runs to break that milestone, but with six potential innings remaining, and already 585 on the board, it’s within reach.
Among Indians, Sunil Gavaskar's 774 runs in the 1971 West Indies tour remains the best. Gill is only 189 runs away from eclipsing that.
Gill currently has three centuries in two Tests. The overall record for most hundreds in a Test series belongs to Clyde Walcott, who hit five tons for West Indies against Australia in 1955. Gill needs two more centuries to equal that legendary feat.
Among captains, Bradman’s four centuries in the 1947 series against India stand as the benchmark. For India, Gavaskar again led with four centuries in the 1978–79 series. If Gill continues this form, these records are well within his grasp.
Bradman completed 1000 runs as captain in 11 innings. So far, Gill has scored 585 in just four innings. If he manages 415 more runs in his next six innings, he will break yet another iconic Bradman record.
Beyond personal milestones, Shubman Gill captaincy record is already turning heads. With dominant wins, back-to-back centuries, and exceptional leadership on English soil, Gill has shown a rare mix of tactical intelligence and batting brilliance. His ability to lead from the front and inspire the team through high-pressure moments has made this Test series unforgettable.
At Sportsclubindia, we believe Gill’s sensational run is more than a purple patch—it is the beginning of a new golden chapter in Indian Test cricket. Breaking Don Bradman’s records is no small task, but Gill’s numbers, temperament, and hunger for big scores suggest he is ready to take that challenge head-on.
With three Tests remaining, all eyes will be on Lord’s next, where Gill has a chance to push even closer to cricketing immortality.
Who holds the record for most runs in a single Test series?▼
Sir Donald Bradman holds the all-time record with 974 runs in the 1930 Ashes series against England. Shubman Gill needs 390 more runs to break this legendary record.
How many runs has Shubman Gill scored so far in the England Test series 2025?▼
As of the second Test, Shubman Gill has scored 585 runs at an average of 146.25, including three centuries—one of them a double century.
Can Shubman Gill break the record for most hundreds in a Test series?▼
Yes. The record is five centuries, held by Clyde Walcott (1955). Gill currently has three and needs two more in the next three Tests to equal that record.
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