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Shubman Gill Breaks Records, Becomes First Asian Captain to Score Double Century in SENA Countries

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Indian captain Shubman Gill achieved a historic milestone in a Test match against England, breaking multiple records to become the first Asian captain to score a double century in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia) countries. Gill's double century was also his maiden double hundred in Test cricket, surpassing the likes of Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Virat Kohli, who failed to reach this milestone in SENA countries.

Key Takeaways:

  • Shubman Gill became the first Asian captain to score a double century in SENA countries, breaking former Sri Lanka opener Tilakaratne Dilshan's record of 193 against England at Lord's in 2011.
  • Gill's double century was his maiden double hundred in Test cricket, and he surpassed Gavaskar's record for the highest score by an Indian captain in England, which was 221 at The Oval in 1979.
  • Gill broke Mohammed Azharuddin's long-standing record for the highest score by an Indian captain in SENA counties, which was held for 35 years with a 192-run knock against New Zealand in 1990.
  • Gill's innings was statistically precise, with a false shot percentage on Day 1 of just 3.5%, the lowest ever recorded for a century in England since analytics firm Cricviz began keeping records in 2006.
  • Gill's double century is only the second one by an Indian captain in an overseas Test, after Virat Kohli's 200 at North Sound in 2016.
  • Gill's partnership with Jadeja was a statement of dominance on a good batting pitch, with the pair bating confidently in ideal sunny conditions.

Statistics:

  • Shubman Gill scored 206* in Day 2 of the second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
  • Gill's false shot percentage on Day 1 was just 3.5%, the lowest ever recorded for a century in England since Cricviz began keeping records in 2006.
  • India resumed the day on 310-5, with Gill unbeaten on 114 and Jadeja on 41.
  • Gill brought up his double century in the second session on Day 2, with Jadeja launching Bashir for six to bring up India's 400.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times, July 3.

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