Gill achieved the milestone during the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh on Saturday, June 6, 2026. India ended Day 1 in a strong position at 368/3, with Gill remaining unbeaten. Opener KL Rahul also smashed a century before being dismissed for 100.
Since the start of 2025, Gill has scored 1,086 runs in 17 innings at an average of 77.6, with six centuries and one fifty, the most runs by any batter in the format during this period. Gill enjoyed a remarkable 2025 season, scoring 983 runs in nine Tests at an average of 70.21, including five centuries.
India Overcome Early Scare to Take Control
India finished Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in a strong position at 368/3. Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 103, while Rishabh Pant was unbeaten on 50. Earlier, KL Rahul scored a century and Sai Sudharsan contributed 81 to put the hosts in command in New Chandigarh.
Afghanistan finally broke the opening partnership when Jaiswal fell for 24 after edging a ball down the leg side. The visitors bowled with discipline in the early stages, with Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Mohammad Saleem Safi consistently challenging the Indian batters outside off stump.
Sai Sudharsan Overcomes Early Test Before Falling for 81
The left-hander handled the tactic well and scored most of his runs on the leg side. At times, though, he looked uncertain outside off stump. He also survived an early chance when a catch was dropped at first slip.
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