Key Points

Shubman Gill is rewriting history with his explosive batting in the ongoing England series. He's just 18 runs away from breaking Rahul Dravid's England tour record. Another century at Lord's would place him among India's elite Test centurions at the venue. With 169 more runs, he'll cross the 6,000-run milestone in international cricket. The young prodigy is proving to be India's next batting superstar.

Key Points: Shubman Gill Eyes Records at Lord's After Edgbaston Heroics

  • Gill needs 18 runs to surpass Rahul Dravid's England tour record
  • He is 108 away from eclipsing Kohli's SENA series tally
  • A century at Lord's would make him the 11th Indian to achieve the feat
  • Another 169 runs will take him past 6,000 international runs
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After Edgbaston masterclass, Shubman Gill on cusp of several records at Lord's

Shubman Gill is on the verge of breaking multiple records in the 3rd Test at Lord's after his stunning double century at Edgbaston.

"Gill could outshine even Virat Kohli's SENA records with just 108 more runs. – Cricket Analyst"

London, July 8

After smashing records with his swashbuckling double hundred and a scintillating ton that ensured India's victory in the second Test against England, Indian skipper Shubman Gill will go into the third Test with a renewed sense of confidence and heightened expectations of his fans. He is on the cusp of several more records.

Having won Edgbaston frontier by a huge 336 runs, India will seek to continue the winning momentum in Lord's where they have lost just one Test in last three tours. The series in levelled one-one.

Gill, who has made a smooth transition to number four, a crucial position in the batting order that has been held by legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli and could create history at Lord's.

Gill sits at the top of the run charts in the series with 585 runs in two Tests, four innings at an average of 146.25 and an attacking strike rate of over 73, with three centuries and a marathon 269 (387 balls) at Edgbaston as his best score.

Just 18 more runs will help Gill become the batter with the best-ever England tour statistically, going ahead of Rahul Dravid's tally of 602 runs in four matches and six innings at an average of 106.33, with three centuries and a fifty back in 2002.

Gill could also outshine his idol Virat Kohli, who has the best South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia (SENA) series by an Indian batter, with 692 runs in four matches and eight innings at an average of 86.50, with four centuries and a fifty. He is just 108 runs away from surpassing the widely respected batter who shocked the world with a Test retirement just before the series.

If gets another 169 runs, he will complete 6,000 international run-mark. In his international career across all formats, he has scored 5,831 runs in 110 matches and 139 innings at an average of 47.02, with 17 centuries and 25 fifties. His best score is 269.

If he scores another century at Lord's, he will become the 11th Indian to do so, joining the likes of Dilip Vengsarkar, Mohammed Azharuddin, Dravid, Ravi Shastri and Sourav Ganguly.

Ajinkya Rahane and KL Rahul have also scored centuries at the famous venue.

- ANI

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Ananya R
While Gill's performance is outstanding, let's not put too much pressure on him. Cricket is a team sport after all. The bowling unit deserves equal credit for the Edgbaston win!
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Sarah B
As an England fan, I must admit Gill's batting was breathtaking. That cover drive is poetry in motion! Hope our bowlers have some plans for him at Lord's.
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Vikram M
The way he's filling the big shoes at No.4 is remarkable. Remember how we all worried after Kohli's retirement? Gill has answered all questions with his bat! 🇮🇳
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Kavya N
His technique against swing bowling has improved so much! Last England tour he struggled, now he's dominating. Shows his dedication to improve. Proud moment for Indian cricket fans 💙
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Michael C
That 269 was one of the best Test innings I've seen in years. The way he accelerated after reaching 150 was incredible. England had no answers to his batting!
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Priya S
Hope he doesn't get complacent after all this praise. Lord's pitch can be tricky. But if anyone can handle pressure, it's our Shubman! #BelieveInGill

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