Shubman Gill made history during the final session of the fourth day of the third Test at Lord’s, breaking Rahul Dravid’s long-standing record for the most runs scored by an Indian in a Test series in England. Gill’s achievement saw him surpass Dravid’s tally of 602 runs, a record set 23 years ago during India’s 2002 tour of England. Despite this milestone, Gill’s performance on the day was underwhelming, as he was dismissed for just six runs by Brydon Carse’s fierce delivery.
Currently, Gill holds the distinction of being India’s number four batter, having accumulated 607 runs across three Tests at an impressive average of 101.17, which includes three centuries. With two matches remaining in the series, Gill is in a position to reach the remarkable milestone of 1,000 runs.
During India’s chase of a 193-run target, the team found itself in a precarious position at 41 for 2. Gill was expected to forge a crucial partnership with KL Rahul to stabilize the innings. However, Carse’s dismissal of Gill further deepened India’s troubles, reducing the side to 53 for 3.
The ball that claimed Gill sharply angled in, catching him in front of middle stump. Following a brief discussion with Rahul, Gill opted to challenge the decision, but replays confirmed that the ball had hit his knee roll after passing his inside edge, leading to his dismissal for 6 runs off 9 balls.
Following Gill’s exit, India sent out Akash Deep as a nightwatchman to navigate the final overs of the day. Deep managed to fend off 10 deliveries as tensions rose on the field. England’s captain, Ben Stokes, seized the moment and dispatched the off-stump, leaving India in a tough spot at 58 for 4, still needing 135 runs for victory.
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Publish Date: 2025-07-14 11:26:00
