As the focus of the cricketing world turns to Edgbaston Second test between England and IndiaThe forum has been prescribed for a record-breaking spectacle. In the Stump on Day 2 days, India placed 587 in their first innings in 587 in 587, with England to 510 runs to 77/3. The main attraction of the match was Shubman GillMemorable 269, a knock, which not only anchored India’s innings, but also re -written record books for Indian Test captains.
A new benchmark in Birmingham Test by Shubman Gill & Co.
Gill, Nav was appointed as India’s Test Captain Rohit SharmaRetirement has not wasted any time to seal its right over the role. After a century in Leeds, Gill arrived in Birmingham with intentions and composing, compiling a royal 269 off 387 balls-the highest score by an Indian captain in Test cricket. His innings was a mixture of discipline and nature, which featured 30 borders and 3 sixes, and in recent years a notable 93.28% control percentage between the best by any batsman in England.
Gill’s double century broke several records:
- The highest score by an Indian captain in the test, crossing Virat Kohli‘254*.
- The highest personal score by an Indian batsman on English soil, overtaking Sunil Gavaskar221 at Oval in 1979.
- First Indian and Asian captain to score double in a Test match in England,
Supported by major contribution from Yashsvi Jaiswal (87) and Ravindra jadeja ((4), Gill’s knock brought India to a commanding position, which the England bowlers got tired after 151 overs. His innings not only provided backbones for India’s massive clan, but also set a new standard for future Indian scapers.
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Top 5 highest score by Indian test captains
The history of Indian cricket is full of memorable captain’s innings, but only a few select people have increased the heights received by Gill. Here is a look at the top five highest score by Indian skipers in Test cricket:
- Shubman Gill – 269 vs England, Birmingham, 2025
Gill had 269 technical excellence and mental fate. He dominated the English attack, ticking the scoreboard, and the lower order was shepires, making sure that India posted a huge total. This innings is now in the form of gold standard for Indian captains, for its magnitude and the reference in which it was played.
- Virat Kohli – 254* vs South Africa, Pune, 2019
Kohli’s untiring for 254 runs in Pune was a will for his tireless hunger. Leading from the front, he batted through the innings, displayed his trademark aggression and fitness. His dual centenary recorded a widespread victory for India, outlining his stature as one of the modern great people.
- Virat Kohli – 243 vs Sri Lanka, Delhi, 2017
In Delhi, Kohli came into a position to swallow 243 and against a flexible Sri Lankan attack. The innings was marked by his ability to strengthen his reputation, strengthen his reputation and tired the opposition, strengthening his reputation as a run-machine in the event of the house.
- Virat Kohli – 235 vs England, Mumbai, 2017
235 in Kohli’s Wankhed had a significant knock in a high scoring encounter. He guided India’s spinners and seamers with equal rights, to India for a state of dominance and a final series victory.
- MS Dhoni – 224 vs Australia, Chennai, 2013
MS Dhoni224 was a tornado innings that changed the color of the match. Under India’s pressure, he fought with power and accuracy, leading India to lead a memorable victory and set tone for the series.
