Key Points
- Shubman Gill becomes the highest run-scorer by an Indian captain against England in Test cricket, surpassing Virat Kohli’s previous record.
- Gill currently has 671 runs in 8 innings of the ongoing series, with one match still to play.
- To top Yashasvi Jaiswal’s all-time India vs England series record (712 runs in 2024), Gill needs 42 more runs.
- Gill is also within striking distance of Sunil Gavaskar’s legendary 732 runs—the most by any Indian captain in a Test series.
- Gill’s run haul includes three centuries and a double-hundred in the current England tour.
New Delhi: Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill has etched his name in history by becoming the highest run-getter as captain against England, surpassing Virat Kohli’s 655-run mark from 2016. In the ongoing 2025 England series, Gill reached the landmark during his second-innings knock at Old Trafford on July 26, flicking a boundary off Jofra Archer to surpass Kohli.
According to the latest stats:
- Shubman Gill: 671 runs in 8 innings, 2025 England tour (current series)
- Virat Kohli: 655 runs, 2016 home series vs England
Gill’s run tally puts him on the cusp of other historic milestones he’s just 42 runs behind the all-time India-England Test series record of 712, set by Yashasvi Jaiswal in 2024.
Top Indian Run-Getters in a Test Series vs England
| Player | Runs | Series & Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 712 | 2024 (in India) |
| Shubman Gill | 671* | 2025 (in England) |
| Virat Kohli | 655 | 2016 (in India) |
| Rahul Dravid | 602 | 2002 (in England) |
| Virat Kohli | 593 | 2018 (in England) |
Gill Targeting Legendary Gavaskar and Jaiswal Marks
If Gill scores 62 more runs in the remaining match, he will surpass the legendary Sunil Gavaskar’s record for the most runs in a series by an Indian captain (732, vs West Indies, 1978-79). For the all-time Indian record in a Test series (774, Sunil Gavaskar vs West Indies, 1971), Gill would need an even bigger effort, but with his form, more milestones are likely in reach.
Exponential Rise in Form
Gill’s explosive 2025 summer includes three centuries and a double-century among the best run hauls by any visiting captain in England, and the highest aggregate in the first eight innings by an Indian skipper.
What’s Next for Gill and Team India?
- Gill needs just 42 more runs to claim the all-time run-scoring record for an Indian against England in a single Test series.
- With one innings left, cricket fans worldwide are eager to see if Gill can also surpass both Jaiswal and Gavaskar’s iconic records.
Shubman Gill’s blistering series has redefined captaincy benchmarks and put him in elite Test company, with the cricketing world watching as history continues to unfold.
