Shubman Gill Scores 10th Century Surpassing Sachin Tendulkar Closing In on Virat Kohli’s Record
Shubman Gill Leads India with Record-Breaking Century Against West Indies
Shubman Gill’s Remarkable Test Cricket Journey
Shubman Gill marked another significant milestone in his flourishing Test cricket career by securing his 10th Test century during the second day of the second Test against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. The 23-year-old Indian captain, who assumed leadership following Rohit Sharma’s retirement, reached this notable achievement while also tallying his fifth Test century as captain.
Rapid Milestone Under Captaincy
Gill’s achievement places him among an elite group, having reached five centuries as India’s Test captain in just 12 innings. This makes him the second-fastest Indian skipper to reach this mark, following the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who accomplished the feat in 10 innings. Compared globally, only Alastair Cook (9 innings) and Gavaskar have reached this milestone faster than Gill.
An Exclusive List of Indian Captains
Moreover, the young opener has joined an exclusive club of Indian captains to score five Test centuries within a calendar year. Previously, this record was achieved only by Virat Kohli in both 2017 and 2018.
Consistent Excellence Throughout 2025
Gill’s performance in 2025 has been exemplary. He achieved five centuries in just 12 innings, comparable to cricket legends like Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. As seen in the table below, Kohli reached five hundreds in 16 innings in 2017 and 24 in 2018, while Tendulkar recorded four in 17 innings in 1997.
| Player | Innings | 100s | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| V Kohli | 16 | 5 | 2017 |
| V Kohli | 24 | 5 | 2018 |
| S Gill | 12 | 5 | 2025 |
| S Tendulkar | 17 | 4 | 1997 |
| V Kohli | 18 | 4 | 2016 |
Gill’s Inspirational Leadership
Since taking on the captaincy, Gill has demonstrated remarkable performances. He scored 147 runs in the Leeds Test followed by a substantial 269 in Birmingham and delivered a smooth 161 in the second innings at the same venue. His later innings included an impressive 103 in Manchester, underscoring his consistent class and adaptability across different conditions.
Shubman Gill’s spectacular journey as captain continues to inspire cricket enthusiasts globally, firmly placing him among the top echelons of Test cricket history.
