Indian Star Batter Shubman Gill made his fifth Test century against Bangladesh on Day 3 of the Test Match. He scored an unbeatable 119 runs off 176 balls. This score helped team India to declare the second innings at 287/4, setting a new target for the opponent of 515 runs.

The Cricketer has made a stunning comeback in the second innings after disappointing first innings. He has now become the second Indian no. 3 batter after Rahul Dravid to score a Test Century at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Who is Shubman Gill?

Hailing from Fazilka, Punjab, Indian Talented Cricketer, Shubman Gill is known for his impressive batting skills. He has quickly risen through the ranks to become one of India’s topmost players across all formats.

Here are Some Key Achievements of his Career:

• International Debut: Shubman Gill made his first debut for India in January 2024 against New Zealand in the ODI series.
• Test Cricket: He scored five centuries in Test Match. This includes one with the highest score of 128 against Australia in the Ahmedabad Test 2023.
• ODI Cricket: In ODIs, he secures the record of being the fastest Indian to reach 2000 runs in just 38 innings. He also scored a double-century against New Zealand in an ODI match held in January 2023.
• IPL: Gill plays for the Gujrat Titans in the IPL. He was also the orange cap winner in 2023, scoring 890 runs in the session.
• Domestic Cricket: In domestic cricket, he represents Punjab and has been the state’s consistent player since his debut.

Gill’s Impressive Partnership with Rishabh Pant

In a significant partnership with wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, Gill hit a total of 10 fours and 4 sixes, giving 167 runs. He returned to Test Cricket after nearly two years.

By scoring his 5th century, his record has been equalized to MS Dhoni for holding most Test Centuries by an Indian keeper-batter. Gill also became the first batter to score second innings against Bangladesh after being bowled-out at 0 in the first innings.

India’s No.3 Batsmen to Achieve this Feat After Rahul Dravid

This achievement further also who makes him solidify his place in an elite group. Following Rahul Dravid- the greatest batsmen in the Indian history, Gill becomes the only no.3 batter to attain this milestone. His performance would be crucial in the Team’s victory in the Test Match.