The last match of the ongoing Test series between England and India will be played at Kennington Oval, London from July 31. This match is not only important for Team India in terms of saving the series, but it is also very important for the young Indian batsman and captain Shubman Gill.
25-year-old Gill has so far scored a total of 722 runs in 8 innings of 4 Test matches played in this series at an average of 90.25 and a strike rate of 65.28. Gill is the highest run-scorer in this series so far. If he continues to bat like this, he can make these 5 big records in this series. So let’s know about these five records:
1. Most runs in a Test series for India
If Shubman Gill scores 52 more runs in the Oval Test match, he can break the record of 774 runs made by former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar in a series. Gavaskar scored these runs in a Test series against West Indies during 1970-71.
2. Most runs in a Test series
If Shubman Gill scores 253 more runs in the fifth Test match against England, he can surpass Don Bradman (974) in terms of scoring the most runs in a series. Bradman scored these runs against England during the 1930 Ashes series at an average of 139.14, in which his highest individual score was 334 runs.
3. Most runs as an Indian captain in a Test series
If Shubman Gill scores 11 more runs in the 5th Test match, he will surpass former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar (732) in terms of scoring the most runs in a Test series as an Indian captain.
4. Most runs as a captain in a Test series
Apart from this, if Shubman Gill scores 89 more runs in this last Test match, he can surpass Don Bradman (810) in terms of scoring the most runs as a captain in a Test series.
5. Most centuries in a Test series
Shubman Gill has currently scored a total of four centuries in the ongoing Test series against England. If he scores two more centuries, he will become the first player to score the most centuries in a Test series. Earlier in 1955, Clyde Walcott had scored 5 centuries in a Test series against Australia.
FAQ
What records can Shubman Gill break in the Oval Test against England?
Shubman Gill is on the verge of breaking five major records, including milestones held by legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Sir Don Bradman.
Whose records are in danger from Gill’s performance?
Gill has a chance to surpass records held by cricket greats such as Sunil Gavaskar (most runs in a series) and Don Bradman (centuries at a young age).
What form is Shubman Gill in ahead of the Oval Test?
Gill is currently in excellent form, having scored consistent runs in the previous Test matches of the series.
Why is the Oval Test match significant for Gill’s career?
This match provides Gill with a golden opportunity to cement his place among modern greats by breaking historic records at a prestigious venue.
