Shubman Gill's Record-Breaking Knock Powers India Past 1,000 Runs at Edgbaston

Introduction:

In what can only be described as a historic masterclass, India's Test cricket team rewrote the record books at Edgbaston by becoming the first side to score over 1,000 runs in a single Test match. Leading the charge was none other than Shubman Gill, who scored a jaw-dropping 269 in the first innings and followed it up with 161 in the second, totaling 430 runs in the match alone.

Section 1: India Breaks the 1,000-Run Barrier

🏏 Total Runs: 1,014 at Edgbaston

• First Innings: 623/8 declared

• Second Innings: 391/5 declared

This feat shattered previous records, making India the first team in 147 years of Test history to cross this monumental mark.

Section 2: Shubman Gill’s Career-Defining Performance

🔥 First Innings: 269 (320 balls)

🔥 Second Innings: 161 (198 balls)

• Total: 430 runs in a match

• Broke Virat Kohli’s debut-series record of 460 runs (2011)

With sublime technique, calm temperament, and fearless stroke-play, Gill has truly arrived as the next superstar of Indian cricket.

Section 3: Comparison – Gill vs Kohli (Debut Series)

(*includes warm-up game stats)

Gill’s consistency is reminiscent of Kohli’s early peak, but his aggressive flair makes him unique.

Section 4: Why This Test Match is Historic

✅ First-ever 1,000+ run total in a Test
✅ Multiple century partnerships
✅ India’s top-order domination overseas
✅ Bowling unit backed it up to secure a potential win

This match marks a new era for Indian Test cricket — bold, fearless, and performance-driven.

Section 5: Reactions & What’s Next

• Former cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid called Gill's innings “modern Test excellence.”

• England fans at Edgbaston gave a standing ovation.

• Social media trended with #GillStorm and #Gill1000Era.

India now looks ahead to the WTC Final with newfound confidence and a team firing on all cylinders.

Outro:

Shubman Gill’s heroics and India’s historic total at Edgbaston will be remembered as one of cricket’s greatest moments. As India sets new benchmarks, fans can only wonder: Are we witnessing the start of the Shubman Gill era?

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FAQs (Questions Covered):

❓ How many runs did India score at Edgbaston in 2025?

India scored a total of 1,014 runs, the highest ever in a single Test.

❓ Who broke Virat Kohli’s debut record in 2025?

Shubman Gill, with a total of 430 runs in a single match.

❓ Is this the highest Test match score by a team?

Yes, it’s the first time a team has scored over 1,000 runs in a Test match.