Shubman Gill surpasses Cheteshwar Pujara in elite list of Indian batters following 90-run knock in Mumbai Test
Published - 02 Nov 2024, 04:22 PM | Updated - 02 Nov 2024, 11:38 PM
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Team India batter Shubman Gill surpassed veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara in an elite list during the first innings of the third and final Test match against New Zealand. Shubman Gill has now become the fourth-highest run-scorer for the India team in the history of the World Test Championship (WTC).
Shubman Gill scored 90 runs, including seven fours and one six, in India's first innings against New Zealand in the third Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The right-handed batter played a crucial role in India securing a 28-run first innings lead. India was bowled out for 263 runs on the second day.
Gill was on track for a century before being caught by Daryl Mitchell off spinner Ajaz Patel. He added a 96-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Rishabh Pant, who scored 60 runs. Washington Sundar added 38 runs from 36 balls, helping India surpass New Zealand's first innings total on the second day.
Shubman Gill Surpasses Cheteshwar Pujara In Elite List Of Batters
Shubman Gill showcased resilience on a challenging pitch, where spinners dominated. During his 90-run innings, he surpassed Cheteshwar Pujara to become the fourth highest run-scorer for India in the WTC. The young batter has established himself as a key player since his Test debut in December 2020.
The 25-year-old cricketer is behind Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant in the elusive list. Gill has scored 1,799 runs in 29 Test matches at an average of 37.47, including 5 centuries and 7 fifties. Rohit leads the list with 2,674 runs in 37 matches at an average of 44.56, including 9 centuries and 8 fifties.
Most runs for India in World Test Championship:
| Player | Matches | Runs | Avg | SR | 100 | 50 | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 37 | 2674 | 44.56 | 58.95 | 9 | 8 | 212 |
| Virat Kohli | 41 | 2426 | 37.32 | 52.10 | 4 | 11 | 254* |
| Rishabh Pant | 29 | 1933 | 42.02 | 75.15 | 4 | 11 | 146 |
| Shubman Gill | 29 | 1799 | 37.47 | 60.12 | 5 | 7 | 128 |
| Cheteshwar Pujara | 35 | 1769 | 29.98 | 39.00 | 1 | 15 | 102* |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 36 | 1744 | 38.75 | 50.53 | 3 | 11 | 175* |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 29 | 1589 | 34.54 | 47.16 | 3 | 9 | 115 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 14 | 1402 | 58.41 | 70.45 | 3 | 8 | 214* |
Shubman moved to sixth place among the leading run getters in 2024. The India no. 3 batter has scored 805 runs in 9 Tests at an impressive average of 50.31, including three centuries and as many fifties. Yashasvi Jaiswal is the only Indian batter to score more than 1,000 runs this year, with 1,114 runs to his name.
Most Test Runs in 2024:
| Player | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Root | 14 | 1338 | 262 | 58.17 | 61.01 | 5 | 4 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 11* | 1114 | 214* | 58.63 | 77.14 | 2 | 7 |
| Ben Duckett | 14 | 969 | 153 | 38.76 | 87.85 | 2 | 5 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 7 | 943 | 182* | 94.30 | 67.02 | 5 | 3 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 9* | 855 | 240 | 50.29 | 60.72 | 2 | 4 |
| Shubman Gill | 10* | 805 | 119* | 50.31 | 61.68 | 3 | 3 |
| Ollie Pope | 14 | 800 | 196 | 32.00 | 68.78 | 3 | 2 |
