The ongoing India vs England 2025 Test series is turning into a historic spectacle — and the spotlight is firmly on Shubman Gill. With 585 runs in just two Tests, Gill is now on the brink of shattering some of the most iconic records ever set by the great Sir Don Bradman.
🔥 Shubman Gill’s Stellar Form So Far
- Matches Played: 2
- Innings Batted: 4
- Runs Scored: 585
- Centuries: 3 (Including a double ton)
- Batting Average: 146.25
Gill’s majestic 269 and 161 at Edgbaston have created ripples across the cricketing world. Now, he is being closely compared to legends — and Bradman’s records are under threat.
🏆 Don Bradman Records Shubman Gill Can Break
1. Most Runs in a Single Test Series – 974 Runs (1930)
Gill needs 390 more runs to surpass Bradman’s near-century-old record set during the 1930 Ashes.
2. Most Runs in a Series as Captain – 810 Runs
As India’s stand-in captain, Gill is at 585 runs. He needs just 226 more to surpass Bradman’s record as captain (1936–37).
3. Fastest to 1,000 Test Runs as Captain
Bradman did it in 11 innings. If Gill scores 415 more runs in the next 6 innings, he’ll set a new benchmark.
4. Most Centuries in a Test Series by a Captain – 4 Centuries
Gill already has 3 centuries. One more and he equals Bradman. Two more, and it’s a world record.
🥇 Other Indian Records in Reach
- Virat Kohli’s Record (Most Runs by Indian Captain in England): 655 – Gill is 71 short
- Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Record vs England: 712 – Gill is 127 short
- Rahul Dravid’s Record in England: 602 – Gill is 18 short
- Sunil Gavaskar’s Indian Captain Series Record: 732 – Gill is 147 away
⚖️ Can Gill Surpass the Great Bradman?
With three Tests and potentially six innings remaining, the possibility is real. Pitch conditions, England’s bowling, and pressure will test Gill’s mental and technical strength. But if his form continues, history could be rewritten.
“Gill is the future of Indian cricket. If anyone can break Bradman’s records today, it’s him.” – Harbhajan Singh
📅 What’s Next for Gill?
The third Test begins in Nottingham next week. Cricket fans globally are watching with anticipation to see if Gill will etch his name in history by breaking one of cricket’s most untouchable records.
📝 Final Thoughts
Even if Gill falls short, his record-breaking spree in this series has already made it one of the most memorable performances by an Indian captain in Test history. The comparisons with Bradman may seem bold, but Gill’s brilliance is giving them weight.
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