Shubman Gill poised to break 4 Don Bradman world records standing for nearly 100 years; set to beat Kohli, Gavaskar

By Admin

10 Jul, 2025

Introduction
Shubman Gill, the young batting sensation and newly-appointed Indian Test captain, is scripting one of the most awe-inspiring chapters in cricket history. In what is only his debut Test series as captain, Gill is not just dominating with the bat he is on the verge of toppling records set by none other than the legendary Sir Don Bradman. Already the highest scorer in the first two Tests against England in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Gill is now within striking distance of rewriting records that have stood for nearly a century.

Gill’s Record-Breaking Start
With a jaw-dropping 585 runs in just the first two matches of the five-Test series against England, Shubman Gill has ignited hopes of an epoch-making run. His stunning performance at Edgbaston scoring 269 in the first innings and 161 in the second has already shattered multiple Indian milestones:

• Broke Virat Kohli’s record for most runs by an Indian captain in a single innings.
  
  

• Surpassed Sunil Gavaskar for most runs by an Indian in a Test match.
  
  

• Became the first Asian captain to score a double century in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries.
  
  

• First player in the world to smash both a double century and a 150+ score in the same Test.
  
  

With three more matches left, the cricket world watches with bated breath as Gill eyes not just Indian glory, but global cricket immortality.

Don Bradman’s Records in Shubman’s Sight

1. Most Runs in a Test Series as Captain (810 Runs)
   Set in the 1936-37 Ashes series, Bradman’s tally of 810 runs is in serious danger. Gill needs just 225 more runs to surpass this milestone a feat well within reach given his current form.
   
   

2. Most Runs in a Test Series (Overall - 974 Runs)
   This legendary record, set during the 1930 Ashes in England, has stood the test of time. But Gill, already with 585 runs, needs 390 more in the remaining three Tests to break it. Given he has already outscored Bradman's first-two-Test tally (394 runs in 1930), this record may finally fall.
   
   

"I hope he does that. I don't know whether he will do it, but he has an opportunity. He is in great form," said former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar.

3. Fastest to 1000 Test Runs as Captain (11 Innings)
   Bradman reached 1000 Test runs as captain in just 11 innings. Gill, with six innings likely left in this series, needs 415 runs to achieve this milestone. While a challenging ask, Gill’s current consistency makes it a possibility.
   
   

4. Most Hundreds in a Test Series (5 Hundreds)
   West Indies legend Clyde Walcott holds the record with five centuries in a single series. Bradman's best as captain was four. Gill already has three centuries two more could cement his name alongside, or even above, these all-time greats.
   
   

Indian Legends in the Rearview Mirror

In addition to Bradman’s global records, Gill is also chasing Indian cricket giants:

• 18 runs short of Rahul Dravid’s 602 the most by an Indian in a Test series in England.
  
  

• 91 runs shy of Virat Kohli’s 655 most by an Indian captain against England.
  
  

• 127 runs behind Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 712 the highest by any Indian batter vs England in a series.
  
  

• 148 runs away from Gavaskar’s record of 732 the most by an Indian captain in a Test series.
  
  

Conclusion
Shubman Gill is not just playing cricket he is crafting a legacy. His heroics in the ongoing Test series against England have sparked a wave of excitement not seen in years. As he marches toward history, comparisons with Don Bradman, Virat Kohli, and Sunil Gavaskar no longer feel premature they feel earned.

If Gill maintains this incredible form, we may very well witness the passing of the torch from the legends of old to a new, fearless leader of Indian cricket.