India’s Test captain Shubman Gill made headlines with his first-ever double hundred in Test cricket during the second match of the five-Test series against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The young batter reached this milestone after playing a patient and composed knock, taking 311 balls to get to 200.
Gill’s brilliant innings placed him among an elite list of Indian cricketers, becoming just the third Indian to score a Test double century in England. He now shares this rare achievement with Sunil Gavaskar, who scored 221 at The Oval in 1979, and Rahul Dravid, who scored 217 at the same venue in 2002. His knock featured 21 boundaries and two sixes, marking a powerful comeback for India after their earlier loss at Headingley, where they were defeated by five wickets.
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Shubman Gill is such a ridiculously great and talented batsman.
— CraigDSaint (@itscraigsthill) July 3, 2025
Shubman Gill is the youngest Indian batter to score a double-century in an away Test since Virender Sehwag’s knock in Multan in 2004.
— Cricket Insights (@CricIntelinside) July 3, 2025
The vultures were circling, the critics had their pens ready and then this guy walked in with fire in his eyes and let his bat do the talking. The cricketing gods chose their vessel, and he delivered.
CAPTAIN SHUBMAN GILL FOR YOU! pic.twitter.com/qHH7o5BE6E
— Tushar🇮🇳 (@tushartweets_16) July 3, 2025
Take a bow @ShubmanGill! Making it look so easy on the big stage! Well played and well deserved double century 💯 an example of being unstoppable when the intent is clear 🔥 #IndVSEng pic.twitter.com/A1JXYVkzni
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 3, 2025
The next landmark is the 300.
Come on, Captain Shubman Gill.#ENGvIND— Sukumaran BP (@BpSukumaran) July 3, 2025
A double for Gill.👌👌👌
Fabulous start to his leadership stint, this would do him a world of good moving forward.
It’s time for India to bat all day now. #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/mRbJhYhzWl
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) July 3, 2025
First Indian Captain to score 200 on the English soil. Determination in Shubman Gill’s eyes was quite evident. From charming strokes to solid defence everything was there in this special inning
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 3, 2025
Great batting Shubman Gill 222* he overtakes Dravid ( 217) and Gavaskar (221) after hitting two consecutive boundaries
— Sanandana Sastry (@SanandanaYS) July 3, 2025
Double Hundred for Gill at Edgbaston in the second test Vs England.
Captain’s Knock, Champion’s Knock!
Keep hitting hard, Shubman… May the team win this test and level the series.@ShubmanGill #INDvsENGTest pic.twitter.com/rT8BUcPnFT— Satnam Singh Sandhu (@satnamsandhuchd) July 3, 2025
Shubman Gill becomes the first-ever India captain to score a Test double hundred in England🔥
Take a bow Captain @ShubmanGill 🫡❤️#INDvsENGTest #ShubmanGill #DoubleCentury #IndianCaptain pic.twitter.com/uI4oEWu6Rg
— 𝕵𝖔𝖞𝖘𝖍𝖗𝖊𝖊 𝕮𝖍𝖊𝖙𝖎𝖆 (@JoyshreeChetia) July 3, 2025
Yes Captain!!! #ShubmanGill. Brilliant stuff… 👏🏻🙌🏻 #ENGvIND. Brilliant double hundred. pic.twitter.com/3rpS9TnxC7
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) July 3, 2025
Shubman Gill is such a serious talent. His every shot seems perfectly timed. More of them coming after the double century. #INDvsENGTest #INDvsENG2025
— Relaxed Academic (@RelaxedAcademic) July 3, 2025
Captaincy Boost and Positional Change Success
Shubman Gill’s performance is particularly significant as it comes early in his journey as India’s Test captain. In just three innings as captain, he has already registered two centuries, showcasing both form and leadership. This latest achievement has not only inspired confidence among his teammates but also provided a sense of assurance to selectors.
An interesting change that might have contributed to his performance is the adjustment in his batting position. He moved down from No. 3 to No. 4, a shift that appears to have benefited his batting style. Born in Fazilka, Gill seems to have adapted well to this new role, taking responsibility during challenging phases and turning the match in India’s favour.
Partnership with Jadeja Turns the Game
Gill entered the crease when India was in a tricky situation, having lost Karun Nair with only 95 runs on the board. He remained focused as wickets kept falling around him. It was Ravindra Jadeja who provided the much-needed support, and together they formed a game-changing partnership. Their 203-run stand for the sixth wicket proved vital, especially when India looked under pressure.
Jadeja narrowly missed a century but played a key role in steadying the innings. By the end of Day 2, Gill had scored 222, setting a new record for the highest Test score by an Indian in the UK, surpassing Gavaskar’s long-standing record. Social media platforms were filled with admiration for Gill, hailing his brilliant performance and celebrating a new chapter in his cricketing journey.
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