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Captain Shubman Gill joins Kohli, Tendulkar in elite club after 154 vs Afghanistan
Captain Shubman Gill joins Kohli, Tendulkar in elite club after 154 vs Afghanistan
Shubman Gill's stellar 154 against Afghanistan in Lucknow secured a commanding 170-run victory for India, clinching the ODI series. This remarkable innings marked Gill as the seventh Indian captain to score over 150, joining legends like Tendulkar and Kohli. His performance underscores his growing stature in Indian cricket.
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Shubman Gill reveals his secret mantra behind his maiden double century in England's Edgbaston
On 3rd July 2025, Shubman Gill scored a career-best 269 runs at Edgbaston, leading India to a commanding position against England and becoming the highest-scoring visiting Asian captain in England. He credits coach Gautam Gambhir for his historic performance.
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04 Jul 2025 10:57 IST
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3rd July 2025 will be etched forever in Indian cricket history and in Shubman Gill’s life. On that day, the young Indian skipper delivered a masterclass at Edgbaston, scoring a career-best 269 runs that not only broke records but also redefined his journey as a leader. With India reducing England to 77/3, Gill’s monumental innings placed his team in a commanding position and made him the highest-scoring visiting Asian captain in a Test match on English soil. The 25-year-old credits head coach Gautam Gambhir for helping him unlock this historic performance.
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A Record-Breaking Innings
According to Hindustan Times, having already scored a hundred in the first Test, Gill’s knock at Edgba…
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The Indian team performed exceptionally well in the second ODI of the ongoing series against Afghanistan. The two sides met at the Ekana Stadium in Afghanistan on June 17th, and there were several performances from the first innings of the game that stood out.
While Yashasvi Jaiswal departed early in the first innings,Rohit Sharmascored 48 runs to his name. The performance ofShubman Gilland Ishan Kishan propelled the Men in Blue to a score of 402 runs in the first innings of the game.
It is worth noting that after the wicket of Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer played a short cameo as well, scoring 26 runs in 24 deliveries. Iyer completed 3000 ODI runs, and in doing so, he also became the joint second-fastest player in Indian cricket history to achieve the feat.
Notably, Iyer equalled the tally ofShikhar Dhawanin the list of India players who took the fewest innings to reach 3000 ODI runs. Both Dhawan and Iyer took 72 innings to achieve the milestone, whereas Shubman Gill holds the top spot in the list with 62 innings.
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Virat Kohli achieves rare feat in ICC rankings,… - inkl
Virat Kohli achieves rare feat in ICC rankings,… - inkl
Virat Kohli on Tuesday became the second batsman ever after South Africa’s AB de Villiers to have earned more than 900 rating points in ICC Rankings, in Test and ODI cricket concurrently.
Kohli also became the first Indian batsmen ever to have breached the 900-point mark in ODIs, extending his lead over de Villiers. Kohli now has 909 points, well ahead of de Villiers who has 844.
Virat Kohli’s 909 rating points are also the highest in the last 27 years since Australia’s Dean Jones in 1991, who back then had earned 918 points.
Before Kohli’s feat, de Villiers has been the only batsman to have carried more than 900 rating points in both Test and ODI cricket. It was in 2015 that de Villiers had 902 points in ODIs, while in Tests, he had 935.
Kohli’s gain comes after he created the world record of scoring most runs in a bilateral ODI series during the recent six-match India versus South Africa affair.
Averaging a mind-boggling 186, the Indian cricket team captain hammered a record 558 runs with three centuries and one half-century, and was dismissed only thrice as India won 5-1. It also marked the first instance of a batsman…
Shubman Gill enters elite club, becomes fastest Indian to...
Shubman Gill enters elite club, becomes fastest Indian to...
Shubman Gill etched his name in history, becoming the fastest Indian to 3,000 ODI runs in just 61 innings against Afghanistan. This remarkable feat places him second globally, behind Hashim Amla. Gill's consistent brilliance and attacking flair solidify his status as a premier world batter, adding another jewel to his young, glittering career.
Yashasvi Jaiswal leaves Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill behind in major ODI record
Yashasvi Jaiswal leaves Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill behind in major ODI record
Yashasvi Jaiswal etched his name in history, becoming the fastest Indian to score two ODI centuries in just six innings with a brilliant unbeaten 110 against Afghanistan. His stellar knock, coupled with Rohit Sharma's 79, guided India to a commanding nine-wicket victory and a 3-0 series whitewash. Prasidh Krishna's five-wicket haul earlier restricted Afghanistan to 218, setting the stage for Jaiswal's record-breaking performance.
Shreyas Iyer surpasses Virat Kohli, becomes joint second-fastest Indian to...
Shreyas Iyer surpasses Virat Kohli, becomes joint second-fastest Indian to...
Shreyas Iyer achieved a significant milestone in his ODI career. He became the joint second-fastest Indian batter to reach 3,000 runs. Iyer reached this landmark in his 72nd innings. This places him alongside Shikhar Dhawan and ahead of Virat Kohli. The achievement occurred during India's second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow. Shubman Gill remains the fastest Indian to this mark.
Shreyas Iyer surpasses Virat Kohli's record, accomplishes major ...
Shreyas Iyer surpasses Virat Kohli's record, accomplishes major ...
Star Indian batter Shreyas Iyer delivered a stellar performance in the third ODI against England, showcasing exceptional skills. With his remarkable play, Iyer surpassed Kohli’s record and secured his place among the elites.
Team India comfortably defeated England in the third and final ODI of the white-ball series. Having already secured victories in the first two matches, the Men in Blue faced off against England in the series finale at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 12.
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In the third ODI, India batted first after losing the toss. The hosts delivered an impressive performance, setting a target of 356 runs for England. Throughout the match, several Indian players delivered standout performances.
Shreyas Iyer Becomes Fastest Indian to 25 ODI Fifties
From Shubman Gill’s century to Virat Kohli’s half-century, the match was filled with thrilling moments for fans. One standout moment came from Shreyas Iyer’s impressive knock. Batting in the middle order, Iyer scored 78 runs off 64 balls.
With this innings, he became the fastest …
Shubman Gill Enters Elite Club: Becomes Third Indian to Score 700+ Runs ...
Shubman Gill Enters Elite Club: Becomes Third Indian to Score 700+ Runs ...
📍Published: July 27, 2025
Shubman Gill has officially etched his name into Indian cricketing history. On Day 5 of the fourth Test match against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, the stylish right-hander brought up a classy 103-run knock, pushing his overall series tally to a staggering722 runs.
With this feat, Gill has becomeonly the third Indian batter everto cross the700-run markin a single Test series — joining the legendarySunil Gavaskarand rising starYashasvi Jaiswalin an exclusive club.
Gill’s standout moment in the series was undoubtedly hiscareer-best 269during the second Test in Birmingham — a marathon double century that set the tone for the remainder of the series. He added to that tally with two more centuries, consistently delivering impactful performances with the bat.
In fact, this remarkable run of form also made him thefirst Asian batterto cross650 runs in a Test series on English soil— a milestone that speaks volumes about his temperament and adaptability in challenging overseas conditions.
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Batsman completed 3000 ODI career runs at Ekana Stadium.
Achieved milestone in 74 innings, third fastest Indian.
Surpassed Kohli’s record, behind Gill and Dhawan.
His 62 runs aided team’s dominant match victory.
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The accomplished right-handed batsman successfully completed three thousand individual career runs during a dominant batting display on Wednesday afternoon. The fluent middle-order player achieved the notable milestone at the Ekana Stadium, anchoring the middle overs effectively alongside his national squad teammates as the host nation firmly accelerated the scoring rate.
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Shubman Gill Joins Don Bradman’s Elite Club, Becomes Fourth on Prestigious Test Captain List (Pinterest)
New Delhi:The current season is proving to be memorable for Indian Test team captain Shubman Gill. Gill, who has been continuously scoring runs on the field, has now made a record in his name, which has become a hot topic of discussion in the cricket world. As soon as he completed 1000 Test runs as a captain, his name has been registered among those selected players, which include legends like great Australian batsman Sir Don Bradman.
Gill's statistics have put him in the list of great players of cricket. The consistency with which he has scored runs after assuming the captaincy has reminded many of the old records. This is the reason why his performance is now being compared with that of legendary players.
It has often been seen that after getting the captaincy, the performance of the batsmen gets affected. But in Gill's case the picture looked different. After increasing responsibility, big scores continued to come from his bat. On many occasions he also brought the team out of difficult situations.
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Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill Create History Vs Afghanistan; Become First ...
Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill Create History Vs Afghanistan; Become First ...
India are currently taking on Afghanistan in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. This is an impoetant match for the Men in Blue as a win would propel them to a series victory, with a match to go. India were put in to bat first after they lost the toss to the Afghan side. However, they scored 402. Most of the credit for this dominant batting performance for India will go to Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan, who both scored centuries and put on a mammoth partnership for the third wicket.
Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan put on a massive partnership of 224 for the third wicket. Both managed to score centuries. While Kishan slammed his ton in 71 deliveries, Gill did so in 77 deliveries. This is now the first instance that two batters from India smashed hundreds in the same innings in under 80 balls. Overall, this is the 8th instance in the world to do so.
Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan's Historic Partnership
The partnership between Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer is now the joint second-highest partneship for any wicket by a team against Afghanist…
IND vs AFG: Gill surpasses Kohli, becomes fastest Indian ever to...
IND vs AFG: Gill surpasses Kohli, becomes fastest Indian ever to...
India captain Shubman Gill scripted history in the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow by becoming the fastest Indian batter to reach 1,000 ODI runs, achieving the feat in just 19 innings. He surpassed Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and Shreyas Iyer, while also moving past MS Dhoni in terms of fewest balls faced to the milestone.
Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan script massive record in second ODI vs ...
Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan script massive record in second ODI vs ...
Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan added 224-runs for the third wicket.
The Indian cricket team had a great day out with the bat as they put the Afghanistan bowlers to the sword during the second ODI in Lucknow.
Shubman Gill
and
Ishan Kishan
both brought up their centuries and added 224 runs for the third wicket. That stand came off just 140 balls as the duo took the score past 300 after 36 overs.
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The stand between the two batters equalled the record with Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli, who had added 224 runs during an ODI against Sri Lanka in 2009.
India’s best third-wicket stands
Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar – 237* vs Kenya – Bristol, 1999
Virat Kohli
and KL Rahul – 233* vs Pakistan – Colombo, 2023
Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli – 224 vs Sri Lanka – Kolkata, 2009
Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan – 224 vs Afghanistan- Lucknow, 2026
The Indian skipper brought up his ninth ODI ton off just 77 balls, while Kishan took just 71 balls to bring up his second three-figure mark in this format. The left-handed batter was batting well as he hit Nangeyalia Kharoti for two succ…
Shubman Gill surpasses MS Dhoni, enters elite India ODI list
Shubman Gill surpasses MS Dhoni, enters elite India ODI list
Shubman Gill achieved a significant milestone by reaching 1,000 ODI runs in just 954 balls, surpassing MS Dhoni. This feat came during his brilliant 154 against Afghanistan, where he partnered with Ishan Kishan for a massive 224-run stand. Gill's century, his ninth in ODIs, was a masterclass in aggressive batting, further solidifying his status as a top modern-day Indian batter.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal became the fastest Indian to score two ODI centuries in six innings.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 110 against Afghanistan.
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Rohit Sharma scored 79 runs in the same match.
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India won the match by nine wickets.
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India completed a 3-0 series whitewash.
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Prasidh Krishna took five wickets in the match.
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Afghanistan scored 218 runs in the match.
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On 3 July 2025, Shubman Gill scored 269 runs at Edgbaston.
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Shubman Gill's 269‑run innings was his maiden double century.
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Shubman Gill became the highest‑scoring visiting Asian captain in a Test match on English soil.
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Shubman Gill credited coach Gautam Gambhir for his performance.
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“Yashasvi Jaiswal etched his name in history, becoming the fastest Indian to score two ODI centuries in just six innings with a brilliant unbeaten 110 against Afghanistan.”
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“His stellar knock, coupled with Rohit Sharma's 79, guided India to a commanding nine-wicket victory and a 3-0 series whitewash.”
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“On 3rd July 2025, Shubman Gill scored a career-best 269 runs at Edgbaston, leading India to a commanding position against England and becoming the highest-scoring visiting Asian captain in England.”
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“He credits coach Gautam Gambhir for his historic performance.”
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“The 25-year-old credits head coach Gautam Gambhir for helping him unlock this historic performance.”
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