IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill Equals Don Bradman’s Record With A Century in Manchester Test

Shubman Gill has joined legendary names in Test cricket after scoring his fourth century of the series during the ongoing fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester.

With this century, Gill has become only the third captain in Test history to hit four hundreds in a single bilateral series. The only others to do this are Sunil Gavaskar and Don Bradman.

Gavaskar achieved it during the 1978/79 series against West Indies in India. Bradman did it way back in 1947/48, also in a series against India. Gill now stands alongside them in a list that few have entered.

This is not the only record the 25-year-old has matched. He is also now the third Indian to score over 700 runs in a bilateral Test series. Only Gavaskar and Yashasvi Jaiswal have done this before.

A Captain’s Knock When India Needed it Most

Gill’s hundred (103) came at a time when India were in deep trouble. Chasing a huge deficit, the team lost both openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan, for ducks on day five.

With pressure mounting and the team staring at an innings defeat, Gill stepped up. He stitched an important partnership with KL Rahul, who also batted well for his 90.

By lunch, India reached 223 for 4 with Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja at the crease. They still trail by 88 runs.

Earlier in the match, India were bowled out for 358 in their first innings. England replied with a massive 669, gaining a big lead of 311 runs.

Now, with the clock ticking on the final day, Gill’s effort has given India a fighting chance to avoid defeat.

4 Centuries in a Test Series as Captain

1. Don Bradman vs India (Australia, 1947/48)
2. Sunil Gavaskar vs West Indies (India, 1978/79)
3. Shubman Gill vs England (England, 2025)

This knock may not win India the match, but it surely cements Gill’s place as one of the most promising leaders in modern Test cricket.