Shubman Gill played a historic innings in the second Test match against England at Edgbaston in July 2025.
He scored a magnificent 269 runs, guiding India to a strong position in the match.
This was not just any big score. It became one of the best by an Indian overseas.
Gill also broke multiple records previously held by legends such as Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Virat Kohli.
His innings showed class, patience, and fearless leadership.
The second Test of the five-match series was played at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
England had won the first Test, so India needed to bounce back strongly.
The pitch offered an early swing but later became good for batting.
Gill walked in early after the second wicket fell at just 95 runs.
He looked solid from the beginning, leaving balls outside off with discipline.
Gill reached his 50 with a straight drive and raised his hundred with a pull to deep midwicket.
He batted through day two, facing over 380 balls.
His timing, footwork, and focus stood out across all sessions.
Before this series, Gill had an average of just over 29 in England.
He had scored two centuries but was inconsistent in seaming conditions.
His 269 boosted his numbers greatly and showed his evolution.
Period Matches Inng Runs 100s Average Before series start 2025 3 6 88 0 14.66 After 2nd Test 2025 5 10 585 3 70.84
He is now one of India’s top overseas Test performers in modern times.
Sunil Gavaskar had scored 221 against England at The Oval in 1979.
That remained the highest Test score by an Indian in England for 46 years.
Shubman Gill’s 269 now takes that top spot.
It came in tougher conditions, against a top bowling attack featuring Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes.
The innings showed grit and technical brilliance, just like Gavaskar’s knock decades ago.
Sachin Tendulkar’s 241* at Sydney in 2004 was India’s best overseas Test score until now.
Tendulkar had played that knock with extreme discipline, avoiding the cover drive completely.
Gill’s 269 surpassed Tendulkar’s score outside Asia and came with fluent stroke play.
He mixed caution with aggression, hitting 30 fours and 3 sixes in his innings.
It was a perfect blend of modern batting and traditional Test match technique.
Virat Kohli’s highest score as Test captain was 254* against South Africa in Pune in 2019.
That was a brilliant innings on home soil in flat conditions.
Gill’s 269 as captain came overseas, under pressure, in swinging conditions.
He became the first Indian Test captain to score 250+ away from home.
At just 25 years old, he has shown strong leadership with the bat.
Captain | Score | Opponent | Venue | Year |
Shubman Gill | 269 | England | Birmingham | 2025 |
Virat Kohli | 254* | South Africa | Pune | 2019 |
Virat Kohli | 243 | Sri Lanka | Delhi | 2017 |
Virat Kohli | 235 | England | Wankhede | 2016 |
MS Dhoni | 224 | Australia | Chennai | 2013 |
Cricket legends and fans were in awe of the innings.
Harsha Bhogle: “Beautiful from Shubman Gill. He has looked so serene and untroubled. He has ascended to another level.”
Sachin Tendulkar:” Very pleased to see intent and commitment shown by Shubman Gill, well played.”
Akash Chopra: “Shubman Gill, as captain, has arrived. Just the 2nd match and this great performance! This one was very, very special, breaking many records. In the end, he said Heart says “Gill da mamla hai”.”
Irfan Pathan: “First Indian Captain to score 200 on English soil. Determination in Shubman Gill’s eyes was quite evident. From charming strokes to solid defence, everything was there in this special inning.”
Fans on social media called it the “Gillstorm” in Leeds.
India will gain crucial World Test Championship points if they win.
The series is still 1-0 with three matches left.
Gill’s form gives India confidence moving forward.
His leadership and maturity are good signs for India’s future in Test cricket.
If he continues like this, he could become one of India’s greatest captains.
Shubman Gill’s 269 was more than a personal milestone.
It was a knock that inspired a team and impressed the cricketing world.
He now joins the list of Indian greats with historic performances overseas.
From Gavaskar to Tendulkar to Kohli, Gill has now made his legacy.
This inning will be remembered for years by fans, experts, and future cricketers.
I’m Avijit Brahma, a cricket enthusiast who enjoys dissecting games, evaluating player performances, and offering my opinions on the sport. I’m here to share my thoughts, ideas, and everything about cricket, whether it’s a thrilling finish or a knock that breaks records. Let’s have a proper conversation about cricket!