IND vs ENG 4th Test: Shubman Gill Matches Gavaskar & Bradman, Surpasses Virat Kohli

Shubman Gill scripted history on Day 5 of the 4th Test at Old Trafford, scoring his fourth century of the ongoing series against England. With this feat, the Indian skipper joined cricket legends Sir Don Bradman and Sunil Gavaskar as the only captains to score four hundreds in a single Test series — leaving Virat Kohli behind in the process.

Gill’s Historic Milestone

Gill’s knock of 103 runs came under pressure as India aimed to save the match on the final day. He showcased immense grit, particularly against a fiery spell from England captain Ben Stokes, who dismissed KL Rahul (90) and ended a crucial 188-run partnership. Soon after, Jofra Archer removed Gill, but the damage had been done — his name was already etched into cricket history.

Records Shattered by Gill

Most Hundreds in a Test Series as Captain

• 4 – Sir Don Bradman vs IND, 1947/48 (Home)
• 4 – Sunil Gavaskar vs WI, 1978/79 (Home)
• 4 – Shubman Gill vs ENG, 2025 (Away)

Most Runs in Debut Test Series as Captain

• 810 – Sir Don Bradman (AUS) vs ENG, 1936/37 (Home)
• 722 – Shubman Gill (IND) vs ENG, 2025 (Away)
• 702 – Greg Chappell (AUS) vs WI, 1975/76 (Home)

Gill also became the first-ever player to score four centuries in his debut Test series as captain, surpassing legends like Bradman, Greg Chappell, Virat Kohli, and Steve Smith, who all managed three.

Gill’s Dominance in England

This series has been a masterclass from Gill — combining consistency, temperament, and leadership. He is now the first Asian batter to score over 700 runs in a Test series in England, underlining his emergence as one of India’s finest modern Test captains.

Most Hundreds for India in a Test Series

• 4 – Sunil Gavaskar vs WI, 1971 (Away)
• 4 – Sunil Gavaskar vs WI, 1978/79 (Home)
• 4 – Virat Kohli vs AUS, 2014/15 (Away)
• 4 – Shubman Gill vs ENG, 2025 (Away)

The legend of Shubman Gill continues to grow with each innings.