Indian Test captain Shubman Gill has made cricketing history by breaking Mohammad Yousuf’s 18-year-old record for the most runs by an Asian batter in a Test series in England. His unbeaten 632 runs during the ongoing 2025 series now stand as the new benchmark for consistency and class in overseas conditions.
Surpassing a Pakistani Legend
Gill surpassed Yousuf’s tally of 631 runs, a record set during Pakistan’s 2006 tour of England. The milestone was achieved during the second session on Day 4 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Needing just 13 runs in the second innings to go past Yousuf’s mark, Gill crossed the landmark with poise and determination.
Notably, Gill has taken just four matches to achieve the feat, scoring three centuries in his first two Tests as captain. His highest score in the series so far stands at 269.
A New Asian Standard in England
Here are the top five Asian batters with the most runs in a Test series in England:
- Shubman Gill (India, 2025) – 632* runs
- Mohammad Yousuf (Pakistan, 2006) – 631 runs
- Rahul Dravid (India, 2002) – 602 runs
- Virat Kohli (India, 2018) – 593 runs
- Sunil Gavaskar (India, 1979) – 542 runs
While Virat Kohli’s 692 runs in Australia during the 2014–15 series remain the highest by any Asian in SENA countries, Gill now holds the record for most runs by an Asian batter in a single Test series in England.
Closing in on Kohli’s Captaincy Record
If Gill adds just 37 more runs, he will surpass Virat Kohli’s 655 — the highest tally by an Indian Test captain in any series against England. Kohli had set that record during the 2016 home series.
Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 712 runs during the 2024 home series remain the all-time highest by an Asian against England in any setting.
A Crucial Stand at Old Trafford
At stumps on Day 4, India stood at 174/2, still trailing by 137 runs. The rescue came in the form of an unbeaten 174-run partnership between Gill (87*) and *KL Rahul (78)**, after both Indian openers were dismissed for ducks in the first over by Chris Woakes.
Earlier, Ben Stokes (141) and Brydon Carse (47) frustrated the Indian bowlers with a 93-run ninth-wicket stand. Ravindra Jadeja led the bowling effort with figures of 4/143, while Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Anshul Kamboj, and Mohammed Siraj shared the remaining wickets.
As India eyes a dramatic comeback, all hopes rest on Gill and Rahul to continue their resistance on the final day.
