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Shubman Gill’s 129* Shatters Records; Surpasses Kohli, Chases Gavaskar in IND vs WI Test

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 1 month ago | Oct 17, 2025 12:22 am IST
Shubman Gill's 129* Shatters Records; Surpasses Kohli, Chases Gavaskar in IND vs WI Test

Shubman Gill is simply on another planet right now. On October 11, 2025, India’s Test captain smashed an incredible unbeaten 129 against the West Indies in New Delhi, but this wasn’t just another century. It was a history-making knock that saw him topple records held by some of cricket’s biggest names.

Key Takeaways

  • Gill’s 10th Test Ton: An unbeaten 129 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
  • Chasing a Legend: Became the second-fastest Indian captain to five Test centuries (12 innings), only behind Sunil Gavaskar (10 innings).
  • New WTC King: Surpassed Virat Kohli to become India’s highest run-scorer in World Test Championship history with 2,757 runs.
  • Team India’s Historic Feat: The team broke a 64-year-old record with 50+ partnerships for the first five wickets.

A Captain’s Knock for the Ages

Look, getting a century is always special. But scoring your first Test ton at home as captain? That’s legendary stuff. Gill’s 129* was his 10th overall in Test cricket and his fifth since taking the captain’s armband. He did it in just 12 innings as skipper. The only Indian captain to do it faster was the legendary Sunil Gavaskar himself. That’s the company he’s keeping now.

Gill’s Unstoppable 2025 Dominance

This isn’t a one-off performance. Gill has been on an absolute tear in 2025. He’s now smashed five tons this calendar year as Test captain, equaling a record set by Virat Kohli. Here’s the thing, though. Gill did it far faster, taking 12 innings compared to Kohli’s 18. He’s already racked up an insane 966 runs this year, the most by any player in the year they first began captaining their country. It’s just mind-blowing consistency.

When the Whole Team Makes History

And it wasn’t just about Gill. His leadership clearly inspired the entire squad. Team India shattered a 64-year-old Test cricket record by putting together 50+ partnerships for each of the first five wickets. You have to go all the way back to 1960 to find the last time that happened. But wait, there’s more. India declared at a massive 518 for five, and get this, they only conceded two extras. No byes, no leg byes. That’s the highest total in Test history with so few extras. Just incredible discipline.

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Expert Analysis and Social Media Storm

Experts are already buzzing, with many analysts pointing to Gill’s aggressive yet composed captaincy as a major factor. The social media storm was immediate, with #GillTheGreat and #INDvsWI trending for hours. Fans are drawing direct comparisons to the early captaincy days of cricket legends, highlighting his average of 84 as India’s Test captain.

Tournament Impact

This incredible performance puts India in a dominant position in the series against the West Indies and sends a powerful message to future opponents. Gill’s captaincy, backed by record-breaking team efforts, solidifies India’s standing in the World Test Championship. Their ability to set such massive, disciplined totals makes them a formidable force.

With this performance, Shubman Gill has firmly announced his arrival as a leader. He’s not just scoring runs; he’s breaking records that have stood for decades and leading his team to do the same. So, what do you think? Are we watching the start of a new golden era for Indian Test cricket?