ENG vs IND: Shubman Gill becomes third Indian batter to score 700+ runs in a bilateral test series

By Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek has a Master's in Journalism and has written more than 50,000 articles. He currently works as a cricket content writer at Khel Now.

Published at :July 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM

Modified at :July 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM

Shubman Gill celebrates his second ton in the Edgbaston test

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Shubman Gill is the leading run-scorer in ENG vs IND test series.

Indian captain Shubman Gill achieved a brilliant record on day five of the ongoing fourth test between England and India at Old Trafford, Manchester. The right-hander crossed 700 runs across four games in the ongoing series and became only the third batter from his nation to reach the milestone in a bilateral test series

Previously, the record was achieved by former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar and Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Gavaskar mustered 700+ runs in a bilateral test series on two occasions- during the series against West Indies in 1971 and 1978/79. Jaiswal achieved the feat during the home test series against England in 2024.

Batters with 700-plus runs in a test series for India

774 – Sunil Gavaskar vs WI, 1971 (Away)
732 – Sunil Gavaskar vs WI, 1978/79 (Home)
712 – Yashasvi Jaiswal vs ENG, 2024 (Home)
701* – Shubman Gill vs ENG, 2025 (Away)

Shubman Gill is the leading run-scorer in the ongoing test series

Shubman Gill celebrates after winning the Edgbaston test — BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – JULY 06: Shubman Gill of India reacts after victory on Day Five of the 2nd Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Edgbaston on July 06, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Gill is the leading run-scorer for India in the ongoing test series against England. He slammed a century in the first test at Headingley. After that, he hit twin centuries in the second test at Edgbaston.

In the ongoing Manchester test, the right-handed batsman got out cheaply in the first innings for 12 runs. However, he scored a half-century in the second innings and is en route to another century in the series.

Meanwhile, Gill and KL Rahul (90) led India’s fightback in the Manchester test with their 188-run stand for the third wicket in the second innings. India were bowled out for 358/10 in the first innings, and in response, England piled up 669/10 to earn a lead of 311 runs. The hosts need to evade getting bowled out on day five to end the match in a draw.

Which Indian batters have scored 700+ runs in a bilateral test series?

Suni Gavaskar, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shubman Gill are three Indian batters who have scored 700+ runs in a bilateral test series.

Which Indian cricketer holds the record for most runs in a bilateral test series?

Sunil Gavaskar (774 vs West Indies, 1971) holds the record for most runs in a bilateral test series for India.

Who is leading the ENG vs IND test series?

England lead the five-match test series 2-1.

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Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.