IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill Creates History With Highest Runs By An Indian in Test Match. Shubman Gill, captain of Team India, achieved a remarkable feat by scoring a stunning 369* runs in the 2nd Test match against England at Edgbaston. And now with this score, Gill takes over the record for the most runs scored by an Indian in an individual Test match, breaking a record that has stood for over 50 years. He also became the third Indian to score a hundred in both innings of a test match.
Here is a summary of the highest scores by Indian batters in a Test match:
369* – Shubman Gill vs. England, 2025.
344 – Sunil Gavaskar vs. West Indies, 1971.
340 – VVS Laxman vs. Australia, 2001.
330 – Sourav Ganguly vs. Pakistan, 2007.
319 – Virender Sehwag vs. South Africa, 2008.
Gill first scored a massive 269 runs in the first innings to back up India’s total. Then came back in the second innings in even more of a commanding position, scoring an unbeaten 100* to complete 369*. He played with a calmness and confidence that left the England bowlers in a helpless position to stop him and gave India a clear opportunity to win the match.
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This represents not only Gill’s individual best but is also a great moment in time for Indian cricket. Gill showed immense patience, skill, and leadership throughout the game. Sports fanatics and experts around the world are praising his actions, calling it one of the best knocks by an Indian outside of India. India has the game well in hand, and Gill’s innings will live on in the cricket memory bank for many a year to come.
