Shubman Gill emerged as the top run-scorer in the England vs India Test series, amassing an impressive 754 runs. Following India’s thrilling six-run victory at The Oval, Indian captain Shubman Gill revealed that their plan on day five was to apply constant pressure on the English side. England needed just 35 runs to win on the final day of the fifth Test but had only four wickets remaining.
In the first innings at The Oval, India scored 224 all out after being asked to bat first. The Indian bowlers responded strongly, dismissing England for 247 runs, with Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna taking four wickets each.
In the second innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s century (118) helped India post a commanding 396 runs. England faced a challenging target of 374, but Siraj’s exceptional five-wicket haul restricted them to 367 all out, sealing a memorable win for India.
Shubman Gill: “We Wanted to Keep the Pressure on Throughout Their 35 Runs”
In the post-match presentation, Shubman Gill expressed confidence about their chances on Day 5 and emphasized the team’s strategy to keep England under constant pressure in the final moments of the game. He also praised Mohammed Siraj for his exceptional bowling performance.
“We were confident going in. Our aim was to make them feel the pressure throughout the 35 runs they managed to score. Siraj is every captain’s dream — with every ball, every spell, he gave his all for the team. Both sides entering Day 5 without knowing the outcome really showed the passion and intensity from both teams and how hard everyone fought,” Shubman Gill said.
“Both teams brought their best game, and I’m glad we ended up on the winning side. With bowlers like Siraj and Prasidh, captaincy becomes a lot easier because they really make the ball talk. Sure, there was some pressure on us, but they were bowling brilliantly,” he added.
Shubman Gill along with England’s Harry Brook, was named Player of the Series for their outstanding batting performances. Shubman Gill revealed that he had set a personal goal to finish as the top batter of the series and was pleased to have achieved it.
“It feels very rewarding. There were certain areas I wanted to improve as a batter, and ending as the best in the series was a clear goal. Success is always a blend of good technique and the right mindset. When you feel good mentally, the technique flows naturally,” he explained.
Gill finished the series as the highest run-scorer, amassing 754 runs, including four centuries and a double century, breaking several batting records. Meanwhile, Siraj led the bowling charts with 23 wickets.
The series saw England take an early lead with a five-wicket win in the first Test at Headingley. India bounced back strongly with a 336-run victory at Edgbaston. England responded by edging India by 22 runs in the third Test at Lord’s, with the fourth Test ending in a draw. India sealed the series by winning the fifth Test by six runs, resulting in a thrilling 2-2 draw overall.
