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Jaiswal Smashes Gill & Kohli’s Test Record in 13 Innings; A New Rivalry Is Here

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 3 months ago | Oct 12, 2025 05:51 am IST
Jaiswal Smashes Gill & Kohli's Test Record in 13 Innings; A New Rivalry Is Here

Did you see this? On October 5, 2025, Yashasvi Jaiswal just blasted his way into the record books, leaving his teammates Shubman Gill and even the legendary Virat Kohli behind. This isn’t just about one record. It’s about a new era in Indian cricket, and the competition is heating up like never before.

Key Takeaways

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal is now the fastest Indian to 1000 Test runs, achieving it in just 13 innings.
  • Jaiswal surpassed both Shubman Gill (16 innings) and Virat Kohli (21 innings) for this milestone.
  • Shubman Gill has consistently broken Virat Kohli’s records for being the fastest Indian to 2000, 4000, 5000, and 6000 ODI runs.
  • Gill also broke Sachin Tendulkar’s 1997 record for most runs by an Indian in a Test series against West Indies back in 2023.

Jaiswal’s Record-Shattering Pace

Look, there’s fast, and then there’s Yashasvi Jaiswal fast. Reaching 1000 Test runs is a huge deal for any player. But Jaiswal did it in just 13 innings. Think about that for a second. It’s mind-blowingly quick.

To put it in perspective, Shubman Gill, who we all thought was lightning fast, got there in 16 innings. And Virat Kohli? The run machine himself took 21 innings. Jaiswal isn’t just knocking on the door; he’s kicking it down. This is the second time he’s overtaken Gill for a major run-scoring milestone. The friendly rivalry is getting serious.

But Don’t Forget About Gill’s Dominance

So, while Jaiswal is tearing up the Test scene, Shubman Gill has been quietly rewriting the history of ODI cricket. For years, every ‘fastest to’ record belonged to Virat Kohli. Not anymore. Gill has been on an absolute mission.

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He’s consistently been the fastest Indian to reach every major ODI milestone. Let’s break it down:

  • 2000 ODI Runs: Gill took 38 innings. Kohli needed 46.
  • 4000 ODI Runs: Gill did it in 85 innings. Kohli took 96.
  • 5000 ODI Runs: Gill reached it in 101 innings. Kohli’s record was 106.
  • 6000 ODI Runs: Gill got there in 122 innings, while Kohli took 137.

Yeah, you’re reading that right. At every step, Gill has been ahead of Kohli’s pace. It’s an incredible pattern of consistency and a clear sign that he’s chasing greatness.

Surpassing Legends Left and Right

Here’s the thing. It’s not just Kohli’s records that are being challenged. Shubman Gill has already etched his name above Sachin Tendulkar in the books. During the 2023 Test series against the West Indies, Gill scored a massive 351 runs.

That performance broke Tendulkar’s long-standing record of 319 runs, set way back in 1997, for the most runs scored by an Indian player in a Test series against West Indies. When you’re breaking records set by both Kohli and Tendulkar, you’re doing something special.

With Jaiswal now joining the record-breaking party, you have to wonder what’s next. We’re watching two young, hungry players push each other to new heights, chasing the benchmarks set by legends. Who do you think will break the next big record? The future of Indian batting looks incredibly bright.