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Indian cricketer Shubman Gill has achieved 1,500 runs in Test cricket in his 48th inning, three years after his debut in the 2020 Boxing Day Test.
Gill, who has played 26 Tests and averages over 30, has scored two centuries and four half-centuries.
His debut series was marked by impressive performances, including a 91-run knock in Brisbane, contributing to India's series win over Australia.

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Shubman Gill made his Test debut during the 2020/21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Shubman Gill completes 1,500 runs in Test cricket: Key stats 

By Parth Dhall

Sep 20, 2024

04:28 pm

What's the story

Indian top-order batter Shubman Gill has completed 1,500 runs in Test cricket. The right-handed batter reached the landmark on Day 2 of the 1st Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Gill, who scored a duck in the 1st innings on Day 1, unlocked this achievement with his eighth run in 2nd innings. Here are the stats.

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Gill reaches this landmark in 48 innings 

Gill touched the 1,500-run mark in his 48th inning. He made his debut three years ago in the Boxing Day Test Down Under. While the Indian opener averages over 36 in the format, his tally includes four tons and six half-centuries. Gill, who has played 26 Tests, is yet to score a century outside the sub-continent.

Series

Stunning knocks in debut series 

The 2020 Boxing Day match against Australia in Melbourne marked Gill's debut in Tests. He made 45 and 35* in the contest as India recorded a memorable eight-wicket triumph. The youngster slammed a brilliant 91 at the Gabba, Brisbane, with India sealing the four-match series 2-1. Gill finished that series with 259 runs in three Tests at 51.80.