Shubman Gill has etched his name in history as the latest Indian captain to score a double century in Test cricket. Captaining a team while delivering a standout individual performance is a rare feat — and Gill has done just that. On July 3, 2025, at Edgbaston, he smashed a brilliant 269 against England, becoming the first Asian captain to score a double hundred in challenging SENA conditions (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). This wasn’t just his maiden Test double ton as captain — it also set a new record as the highest Test score ever by an Indian skipper.
Which Six Indian Captains Have Scored a Double Century in Tests?
Shubman Gill has etched his name into the record books, becoming the sixth Indian captain to notch up a double century in Test cricket. With this feat, he joins a legendary lineup that includes Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli—a powerful blend of leadership and batting brilliance.
Gill’s innings wasn’t just about piling on the runs; it signaled the arrival of a new era, where the next generation of Indian stars is ready to carry the legacy forward.
It all began with Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, who became the first Indian skipper to score a double ton with an unbeaten 203 in Delhi back in 1964. Then came Sunil Gavaskar, who smashed a double century against the West Indies in 1978—remarkably, in just his second Test as captain.
After a long gap, Sachin Tendulkar brought India back to the double-century club with a classy 217 against New Zealand in Ahmedabad in 1999. MS Dhoni followed, hammering 224—his highest Test score—against Australia in Chennai.
Finally, Virat Kohli redefined the record books, scoring seven double centuries as Test captain—the most by any Indian skipper. His highest, a commanding 254* against South Africa, came in Pune in 2019.
Now, with Gill’s latest milestone, a new chapter has begun in this elite club of Indian Test leaders.
Table of Contents
| Player | Score | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 269 | vs England | Birmingham |
| Virat Kohli | 254* | vs South Africa | Pune |
| Virat Kohli | 243 | vs Sri Lanka | Delhi |
| Virat Kohli | 235 | vs England | Wankhede |
| MS Dhoni | 224 | vs Australia | Chennai |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 217 | vs New Zealand | Ahmedabad |
| Virat Kohli | 213 | vs Sri Lanka | Nagpur |
| Virat Kohli | 211 | vs New Zealand | Indore |
| Sunil Gavaskar | 205 | vs West Indies | Wankhede |
| Virat Kohli | 204 | vs Bangladesh | Hyderabad |
| MAK Pataudi | 203* | vs England | Delhi |
| Virat Kohli | 200 | vs West Indies | North Sound |
