Manchester, July 27, 2025 – Shubman Gill lit up Old Trafford on Sunday with a fighting Test hundred, keeping India in the game against England and breaking several records along the way. Batting on the last day of the fourth Test, Gill notched up his ton off 228 balls, showing grit against England’s quicks after India lost both openers for zero. This was his fourth century of the series, a feat no other Indian captain has achieved in a single series in England.
Gill came to the crease with India reeling at 0 for 2, but alongside KL Rahul he steadied things. They put together a long partnership that soaked up more than 400 balls, wearing down England’s attack. Gill reached his century with a crisp shot through point, barely celebrating—focused on the job still to do. His innings so far included calm defense and classy drives, frustrating the hosts all morning.
This century put Gill in rare company—he is now the first Asian batter ever to score over 700 runs in a single Test series in England, overtaking legends like Mohammad Yousuf and Virat Kohli. Only Sunil Gavaskar (774 in 1971) has more runs for India in a single series. Gill’s four hundreds in one series also tie the mark set by Don Bradman and Gavaskar for most by a captain.
He is the first Indian since Sachin Tendulkar in 1990 to score a Test hundred at Old Trafford. This was Gill’s ninth Test ton and his biggest as a leader, responding to critics and keeping India’s slim hopes alive in a tough match.
England’s bowlers kept pressure on all day, but Gill’s steady hand meant India ended the morning session with the match still open. With weather around and time running out, fans will watch closely to see if this innings helps India escape with a draw or more.
