Shubman Gill has emerged as India's best white-ball cricketer in recent years, setting numerous records in both ODI and Test formats.
Shubman Gill has been a standout performer in India's cricket team, solidifying his position as the country's top white-ball cricketer. His impressive numbers in the One-Day International (ODI) format have earned him the distinction of being the No.1 ODI batter for India. Despite his consistency in white-ball cricket, Gill's place in Test cricket has been uncertain, with some questioning his selection in the traditional format. Shubman Gill has made a significant impact on Indian cricket, establishing himself as a future star of the game. His exceptional talent and calm demeanor have contributed to his success, making him an exceptionally skilled cricketer. Gill's breakthrough performance came when he was appointed as the vice-captain of India's squad at the 2018 U-19 World Cup. Subsequently, he was picked by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) following his outstanding performance at the U-19 stage. Shubman Gill has consistently rewritten the record books in both white-ball cricket and Test cricket. Notably, he became the captain of the Indian team, sparking debate among former cricketers and analysts. Despite facing immense pressure, Gill has proven himself as a capable leader, leading the team to several victories. His Test captaincy debut in England was met with skepticism, but he has since silenced his critics with a series of impressive performances. Shubman Gill's ODI batting average of 59.04 stands as the highest ever achieved by an Indian in the format, reflecting his consistency and temperament at the highest level. In just 55 matches, Gill has accumulated over 2,700 runs, with 8 centuries, including a double hundred. Notably, he achieved the milestone of 2,500 ODI runs in the fastest time, becoming the fastest player to reach this mark. While his average is second only to Ryan ten Doeschate's astonishing 67.00, recorded over 33 matches for the Netherlands, Gill's numbers carry more weight due to the level of competition he faces as a frontline Indian batter. Doeschate's record, although iconic, was achieved against mostly associate nations in limited appearances, whereas Gill has maintained his dominance across global conditions and elite bowling attacks. Shubman Gill has been creating history with his bat in Test cricket, becoming the first Asian batter to score 700 runs in a Test series in England during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. He has been scoring runs with ease, creating a number of records under his name. His exceptional batting skills, particularly in Test cricket, have drawn comparisons with other great batters from Asia who have failed to achieve this feat. Shubman Gill, who has taken his red-ball form to new heights in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, has been batting exceptionally well. The role of Test captaincy has brought out the best in Gill, making him look like a different batter who is scoring runs consistently and appears more firm. He has made another record, becoming the highest run-getter by an Indian batter in a single SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia) tour, where he has scored 722* runs so far, with two more innings left in the series after the current one. Shubman Gill's records in ODI cricket have been impressive. He has been an out-and-out opener in the 50-over format of the game. Alongside Rohit Sharma, he has been scoring runs with ease, making it difficult for the opposition to pick his wickets. Gill has played 55 ODIs for India, scoring 2775 runs, with eight hundreds, including a double hundred, and 15 fifties at an average of 59.04. In the third ODI against New Zealand, Gill became the fastest player to reach 2500 runs in ODIs. He is also the fastest player to score 2,000 runs in the format, achieving the milestone in just 38 innings. Gill achieved this in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 group stage game against the Kiwis. He is now 225 runs behind to score the fastest to 3000 runs in the ODI format. Shubman Gill has been in excellent form in Test cricket, scoring runs with ease during the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy. Earlier, he used to struggle in Test cricket, especially in the SENA countries, due to the pace and swing in those regions. Gill's batting technique has seen a significant improvement, where he has been batting with more control over the ball, even in the swinging conditions of England. Shubman Gill has made several records under his name, with one of which being the second-highest runs aggregate in Test cricket, where he has scored a total of 430 runs vs England at Edgbaston (2025). He is only behind Graham Gooch's 456 against India in 1990, and Gill was left behind by just 27 runs to surpass Graham Gooch to create a record of the highest runs aggregate in Test cricket. Shubman Gill, in his first Test series, in Australia in 2020-21, showed his true class, making 45 and 35 on debut at the MCG. Following a half-century in Sydney, and a fluent 91 in India's thrilling series-clinching win at the Gabba. However, his form since then dipped, and there were questions about him being on the Test side. He was in and out of the team for some moments, and he had a terrible tour in Australia. With a poor average of below 30 ahead of the England series, he was under huge pressure. But Shubman Gill etched his name in the record books, as he scored a double century in England and went past the 250-run mark. He just became the second-youngest captain to score a 250+ score in a Test after Graeme Smith. This was added to one of Shubman Gill's Test records. Shubman Gill has been making headlines in recent times. Firstly, after being appointed as the Test captain for India, succeeding Rohit Sharma after his sudden retirement from the longest format of the game. Gill, who was criticized right ahead of the Test series in England, has proved everyone wrong as he scored a sensational hundred in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds, against the Three Lions. Shubman Gill has been all over the headlines across the world. After his exceptional innings of 269 runs against England, Gill has etched his name in many record books. Gill has been brilliant as a batter since being appointed as the captain in Test cricket for the first time. He scored a brilliant hundred at Leeds, followed by a double hundred at Edgbaston on Wednesday, on Day 2 of the Test match. With this knock, another jewel has been added to Shubman Gill's Test record. After his brilliant innings of 269 runs, he became the third-youngest captain in international cricket to score a double century in Test history. Previously, only the great Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Graeme Smith achieved this record of becoming the youngest captain to hit a Test double century. He is also the 6th Indian captain to score a double hundred in the longest format of the game. Shubman Gill has quickly emerged as one of India's top batting prospects across all formats. Shubman Gill, who had been elevated from his normal opening position, surprised the cricketing world by blasting a beautiful 269 against England at Edgbaston in 2025. He has been enjoying his new role at No.4 and as a captain, which has been donned by some great batters. This record at No.4 is particularly important because it redefines the batting hierarchy in Indian cricket. Previously, Sachin Tendulkar, who passed on the baton to Virat Kohli, and now Shubman Gill, are carrying the legacy of the No.4 position in Test cricket. After scoring 269 runs, he surpassed the previous record of Virat Kohli of 254 runs. Kohli scored against South Africa. The innings was filled with elegant drives, amazing pulls, and sensational hitting against spin as well. Scoring runs in SENA countries is difficult, especially in English conditions where the Dukes ball swings more than any other cricket ball. Many star batters have failed to showcase their best talent in this country. However, Shubman Gill, who has been enjoying his new role as a Test captain, scored a hundred in his first Test as captain at Leeds. After smashing 147 in the first innings, and became the fifth Indian to score a century on Test captaincy debut. He joined an elite list comprising Vijay Hazare, Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, and Virat Kohli. However, Gill's scoring 269 in the 2nd Test broke the 21-year record of Sachin's 241*. Shubman Gill broke the legendary record, as his 269 is now the highest score for an Indian batter in SENA conditions. His eyes were set and eyeing a triple hundred, but he fell short by 31 runs. But he has been exceptional in his 269-run innings. Shubman Gill first scored back-to-back hundreds and etched his name in the history books. Gill became the fourth Indian captain to score consecutive centuries in his first two matches as a Test captain. But soon he shifted his hundred into a double hundred, a knock that ranks among the top overseas innings played by Indian batters and is especially notable for coming in challenging English conditions. In a landmark moment for Indian cricket, Shubman Gill etched his name into history books by scoring 269 runs in a single innings during the second Test against England at Edgbaston in 2025. This marathon knock is now the highest Test score ever by an Indian captain, surpassing the previous record held by Virat Kohli, who had scored an unbeaten 254 against South Africa in Pune in 2019. Gill took immense responsibility. His 269 included 30 boundaries and 3 sixes, and came in nearly 387 deliveries. One more thing that has been a coincidence in this innings is that his idol Virat Kohli's Test cap number was also 269. Shubman Gill holds numerous records to his name, in various cricket formats. He holds records for fastest t 4,500 runs in T20, second best average in ODI, and first captain of India to score a double in England. As of 2025, Shubman Gill has scored two double centuries in international cricket; one in Test and one in ODI. As of 2025, Shubman Gill has scored 15 centuries across formats. Virat Kohli has scored 7 double centuries in Test cricket. Shubman Gill's fastest fifty in ODIs was scored off 33 balls against Australia in Chennai in March 2023. 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