Shubman Gill breaks Kohli’s record for most runs in debut test series as India captain

Shubman Gill has delivered a remarkable start to his Test captaincy career, surpassing Virat Kohli to become the highest run-scorer in a debut Test series by an Indian skipper. The 24-year-old reached this historic feat during the second Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, amassing an impressive 460 runs in just four innings.

Gill’s consistency and elegance at the crease have drawn widespread praise. He kicked off the series with a commanding 147 at Headingley, setting the tone for what would become a standout campaign. In the second Test, he elevated his performance further with a superb 269 in the first innings, navigating difficult English conditions with maturity and technical finesse.

This prolific run tally eclipses Virat Kohli’s record of 449 runs, achieved during his first Test series as captain in 2014/15 against Australia—a series that marked the beginning of Kohli’s dominant era in red-ball cricket. Gill’s achievement not only rewrites the record books but also signals the arrival of a new leader in Indian cricket.

While Gill impressed with the bat, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal missed out on a big score, and the inclusion of Karun Nair at No. 3 has raised eyebrows among fans and pundits. Nonetheless, Gill’s performance has set a high benchmark for the series ahead.