Shubman Gill Breaks Rahul Dravid’s 23-Year-Old Record Amid India’s Woes at Lord’s

Sports: Even as India stumbled to 58/4 at stumps on Day 4 of the third Test at Lord’s, Shubman Gill etched his name in the history books by surpassing Rahul Dravid’s long-standing record for the most runs by an Indian batter in a Test series in England.

Gill’s stay at the crease was brief, managing just six runs before falling to a fiery in-swinger from Brydon Carse. But despite the modest outing, his series tally climbed to 607 runs — eclipsing Dravid’s iconic 602-run performance during the 2002 England tour. With two matches still to go in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Gill stands poised to potentially become the first Indian to score 1,000 runs in a single Test series in England.

Occupying the No. 4 slot, Gill’s campaign so far has been laced with flair and consistency, including three commanding centuries at Leeds and Birmingham. His average of 101.17 in the series is a testament to his form, maturity, and ability to anchor the innings.

However, in India’s pursuit of a modest 193-run target at Lord’s, the team found itself on shaky ground. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Karun Nair departed early, leaving the visitors at 41/2. Gill walked in with the responsibility of steadying the innings alongside KL Rahul. But Carse, delivering with pace and late movement, broke through Gill’s defences. The delivery jagged back sharply, pinning him in front of middle stump. Despite a review after conferring with Rahul, the decision stayed, sending Gill back for a disappointing 6 off 9 balls.

India, already under pressure, opted to send in Akash Deep as nightwatchman. He held his own for 10 deliveries before England skipper Ben Stokes delivered a late blow, uprooting his off-stump with the final ball of the day. The visitors closed the day needing 135 runs with only six wickets in hand — a task made significantly more daunting by their precarious position and England’s charged-up attack.

While Gill’s record-breaking milestone is a moment of pride, India’s fourth-day collapse casts a shadow over the celebration. The final day promises tension, grit, and a stern test of India’s lower-order resolve in the face of England’s relentless pace and pressure.

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