Shubman Gill reached a magnificent double century at Edgbaston, stamping his authority with a knock that rattled multiple records and silenced critics. Before the England tour, many questioned Gill’s elevation to captaincy — especially given his modest average in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries.
But Gill responded in the best way possible. After scoring a century in the first Test, he went one step further in the second by notching up a double ton — an innings that he and Indian fans will remember for a long time.
His performance was a blend of patience, class, and control, showcasing a matured version of the young captain who came to England with a clear mission.
Gill came to bat at No. 4 when India were 95/2. He first built a 66-run partnership with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, followed by a handy 47-run stand with Rishabh Pant. However, it was the massive 203-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja that truly took India to a commanding position, pushing the score beyond the 400-run mark.
Throughout his innings, Gill displayed composure and an excellent reading of the conditions. He played authoritative strokes, rotated the strike smartly, and shifted gears as needed — a sign of growing maturity in his approach to Test batting.
Records Broken by Shubman Gill’s Double Ton:
Only the third Indian to score a double century in England, after Sunil Gavaskar’s 221 in 1979 and Rahul Dravid’s 217 in 2002.
First Asian captain to score a double century at Edgbaston.
Second Asian batter overall to score a double hundred at Edgbaston, after Zaheer Abbas of Pakistan, who made 274 in 1971.
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