IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Captain Shubman Gill Redefines Dominance With A 269-Run Masterclass, Breaks Virat Kohli's Illustrious Test Record

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Team India test skipper Shubman Gill has stood up to the fans' expectations with a brilliant outing at the Edgbaston Test. The new number four batter became a massive trouble for England as he scored 269 runs on day two of action. Gill has impressed in his third innings as the test skipper for the Indian Cricket Team, as he surpassed Virat Kohli's illustrious test record at the Edgbaston test.

Shubman Gill's Takes The Baton From Virat Kohli In Exclusive Feat

Shubman Gill played an anchor role with the bat in day two of action between India and England at the Edgbaston Test. The Indian skipper's remarkable resilience and proper shot selection helped him notch up his maiden double century, putting the English bowling arsenal under pressure.

Captain Gill formed a clinical partnership with Ravindra Jadeja (89) and Washington Sundar (42) as Team India sailed through. The skipper's statement knock not only steadied the innings but also witnessed the number four batter rewrite history along the way.

On day three of action at the Edgbaston test, Shubman Gill stood tall and withstood England's bowling attack effectively as he scored 269 runs off 387 balls. The batter's commanding knock included 30 fours and three sixes to his name. The Indian skipper's knock has surpassed Virat Kohli's standout record to become the highest scorer for an Indian Captain in an innings in test cricket.

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Kohli had smashed an unbeaten 254 against South Africa in 2019, and the Prince has dethroned the King in 2025 with his authoritative performance against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

The Indian Test Skipper Shattered Multiple Records

Multiple records were broken when Shubman Gill delivered a masterclass from his bat on day two of the Edgbaston test against England. The Indian test skipper had eclipsed Sunil Gavaskar's longstanding record to attain the highest test score by an Indian cricketer in England.

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Shubman Gill's clinical innings has pushed him beyond boundaries, as he has set a new benchmark with his 269-run knock against England. The Indian test captain has surpassed Tillakaratne Dilshan’s 193 at Lord’s in 2011 to become the new highest scorer by an Asian captain in test matches, which took place in the SENA countries.