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Shubman Gill Breaks Don Bradman’s 87-Year-Old Record With Heroic Century in Manchester Test
Manchester, August 2025 – Indian captain Shubman Gill has etched his name in cricketing history by breaking one of the sport’s oldest and most prestigious records — an 87-year-old feat previously held by the legendary Don Bradman. With his fourth century of the series during the fourth Test of the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England at Old Trafford, Gill has become the first-ever player in history to score four centuries in an away Test series while captaining his side.
🏏 Gill’s Magnificent Knock Keeps India Alive
After India conceded a massive 311-run lead and found themselves 0-2 early in the second innings, the game looked all but over. But Gill stepped up with a gritty knock of 103 off 238 balls, forming a crucial 188-run partnership with KL Rahul (90) for the third wicket.
The fightback continued with centuries from Washington Sundar (101)* and *Ravindra Jadeja (107)**, helping India defy the odds and draw the Test. The result keeps the series alive heading into the fifth and final Test at The Oval.
📚 A Record-Breaking Series for the Ages
Gill’s ton in Manchester was his fourth century in just four matches of the series. Here's how he compares to other greats:
| Player | Centuries | Team | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 4 | India | England | 2025 |
| Don Bradman | 3 | Australia | England | 1938 |
| Gary Sobers | 3 | West Indies | England | 1966 |
| Virat Kohli | 3 | India | Australia | 2014-15 |
| Steve Smith | 3 | Australia | India | 2017 |
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Gill is now the first player to score four centuries in an away Test series as captain.
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He joins Sunil Gavaskar (1978) and Don Bradman (1947) as the only captains to hit four centuries in a series — but both did it at home.
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His total tally of 722 runs is now joint-most by a visiting captain in a Test series, equalling Gary Sobers.
🔥 Shubman Gill's Series Stats (So Far)
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Matches: 4
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Runs: 722
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Average: 90.25
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Centuries: 4
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Highest Scores: 269 & 161 (Edgbaston), 147 (Leeds), 103 (Old Trafford)
Remarkably, Gill has converted every 50+ score into a century this series — a rare feat in modern cricket.
🇮🇳 Among Indian Greats
With this performance, Gill has joined elite company:
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Third Indian to score 700+ runs in a Test series after Sunil Gavaskar and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
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Joint-most centuries (4) in a series by an Indian alongside Gavaskar (1971) and Virat Kohli (2014) — all three in away conditions.
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Only the second overseas player after Don Bradman (1930) to score four centuries against England in a single series.
📍 What’s Next? A Shot at More History
Heading into the fifth and final Test at The Oval, Gill is just 89 runs short of breaking Don Bradman’s record of 810 runs, the highest ever in a single series by a visiting captain. With form and momentum on his side, cricket fans across the world will be watching closely as history continues to unfold.
📅 Fifth Test Schedule:
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Venue: The Oval Cricket Ground, London
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Start Date: August 9, 2025
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Series Standing: England lead 2-1
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