India’s Test captain Shubman Gill made a costly mistake and got himself run out in a surprising way during the fifth and final Test match against England on Thursday, July 31, at the Kennington Oval in London.
Shubman Gill Throws Away His Wicket, Gambhir Left Fuming
Head coach Gautam Gambhir didn’t hide his disappointment after watching how Gill got out. It was a moment that clearly frustrated the Indian camp.
Gill’s bad luck at the toss continued as he lost his fifth toss in a row as captain. England chose to bowl first, and India had a shaky start, losing both openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul early. That brought Gill to the crease in the 16th over.
Once he was in, Gill looked solid and confident, playing some beautiful shots and appearing to be in control. He quickly moved past the 20-run mark, and fans began hoping he would continue his trend of converting good starts into big centuries.
Before his dismissal, Shubman Gill achieved a significant milestone. By scoring two runs on the sixth ball of his innings, he surpassed the legendary Sir Gary Sobers to become the highest run-scorer by an away captain in a Test series played in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia). Gill started the Test with 722 runs in the series and went past Sobers’ 722-run tally, which the West Indian great had set in England during the summer of 1966.
But things took a turn in the 28th over. On just the second ball, England pacer Gus Atkinson bowled a full delivery, which Gill tapped toward short cover. The ball wasn’t far from Atkinson, who quickly sprinted forward. Despite that, Shubman Gill had already set off for a single.
His partner, Sai Sudharsan, tried to stop him, but Shubman Gill didn’t listen. By the time he realized the danger and tried to turn back, it was too late. Atkinson threw in a sharp direct hit and sent the stumps flying. Gill could only watch as England celebrated the breakthrough.
Shubman Gill was dismissed for 21 off 35 balls, hitting four crisp boundaries during his short stay. Unfortunately, his risky call shifted the momentum in England’s favor.
Watch the video:
React. Pick-up. Strike.
Clinical from Gus Atkinson 👌 pic.twitter.com/aM3RbgBvjp
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 31, 2025
Meanwhile, fans were quick to flood social media with their reactions to Shubman Gill’s disappointing dismissal. Check out how fans reacted to the run-out:
This runout will haunt Shubman Gill and his fans for a long time, what i liked here that he didn't show frustration on Sai and realised his mistake instantly, such thing don't affect the mindset of your partner for further batting, few players get angry in the heat of the moment pic.twitter.com/BP4bz6G310
— 𝐀 (@Aagneyax) July 31, 2025
Shubman Gill got run out at 21 💔
(This is only 3rd time in Intl, Gill got Runout)#ENGvsIND pic.twitter.com/5HEPCU68Z6
— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) July 31, 2025
Shubman Gill run out – a big moment in the game. pic.twitter.com/frFDGvJwEk
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 31, 2025
Shubman Gill was looking absolutely solid mann😭 pic.twitter.com/JD34Q83l7n
— कट्टर INDIA समर्थक 🦁🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRWeRule) July 31, 2025
One last inning left for Captain Shubman Gill in this England test series, after that we will see him bat in the Asia Cup after 1 month. pic.twitter.com/YZmvf54rYc
— Ahmed Says (@AhmedGT_) July 31, 2025
Shubman Gill FC rn :
— ' (@Doggy_daan) July 31, 2025
Shubman Gill run out for 21 in 34 balls. pic.twitter.com/bBgrTRY1sQ
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 31, 2025
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