Shubman Gill created history by scoring 250+ in the first innings and 150+ runs in the second, broke 148 years old record

Sandy Verma

Tezzbuzz|06-07-2025

Shubman Gill Broke 148 Years Old Record: Shubman Gill created history by scoring more than 250 runs in the first innings of the second Test against England in Edgbaston, Birmingham and more than 150 runs in the second innings. Gill dashed a 148 -year -old record. Gill scored 269 in the first innings and 161 runs in the second innings.

Gill has become the first batsman in the world to score 250+ and 150+ runs in both innings of a Test. Test cricket officially started in 1877. Now Gill became the first batsman to do so in 2025. In this sense, Gill shattered a record of 148.

India scored more than 1000 runs

England captain Ben Stokes had decided to bowl by winning the toss at the Edgbaston Test. The first batting, Team India scored 587 runs in their first innings at the loss of 10 wickets. Then Shubman Gill’s captained Team India scored 427 runs in their second innings and declared the innings at a loss. In this sense, Team India scored a total 1014 runs in the Edgbaston Test.

India targets 608 runs to England

India scored 1014 runs in both innings and set a target of 608 runs in front of England. Host England scored 407 runs in their first innings at the loss of 10 wickets.

India targets 608 runs to England

Significantly, Team India declared the innings by scoring 427 runs at the loss of 6 wickets in their second innings and set a target of 608 runs in front of England. It is going to be very difficult for England to achieve this goal as so far the biggest run chase in the history of Test cricket has been 418 runs.

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