Indian skipper Shubman Gill is currently in the form of his life. He has already smashed 585 runs with 2 centuries and 1 double century. His lowest score in the innings currently is 8 runs which he scored in the second innings of the Leeds Test. Gill smashed 269 runs in the first innings of the 2nd Test match at Edgbaston and 161 runs in the second innings. After his power-packed performance in both matches, Gill has now improved his average from 35 to over 42 in Tests. According to Cricbuzz, he now has an impressive Test average of 42.72.
Gill Following Kohli And Tendulkar
Taking on the responsibility of number 4, that too while following the footsteps of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, is not easy for anyone. But for Shubman Gill, this task does not seem that difficult. Initial performances indicate that he is absolutely comfortable in this role. Gill can do no wrong. Ever since he took over the Test captaincy of India from Rohit Sharma, his performance has been excellent: 147 runs at Headingley, then 269 runs in the first innings of the second Test at Edgbaston, and another century in the second innings. He has taken to both captaincy and batting at number four like a duck takes to water.
Shubman Gill Test Stats
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 34 |
| Innings | 63 |
| Runs | 2,478 |
| Balls Faced | 3,951 |
| Highest Score | 269 |
| Batting Average | 42.72 |
| Strike Rate | 62.72 |
| Not Outs | 5 |
| 4s (Fours) | 230 |
| 6s (Sixes) | 32 |
| 50s (Half-centuries) | 7 |
| 100s (Centuries) | 8 |
| 200s (Double centuries) | 1 |
Gill has made himself a strong pillar of the Indian Test team. His journey in Test cricket so far has been impressive. He has scored 2,478 runs in 63 innings of 34 Test matches, at an average of 42.72, which shows his consistency and reliability. His best score of 269 runs reflects his ability to score big.
He has remained unbeaten 5 times, which proves that he knows how to stay at the crease even under pressure. He has 7 half-centuries and 8 centuries to his name, including a double century – which shows his experience and zeal to score runs. A strike rate of 62.72 is considered good for Tests. At the same time, 230 fours and 32 sixes reflect his aggression and excellent shot selection. Overall, Shubman Gill is steadily emerging as a reliable and aggressive Test batsman.
