In a thrilling display of skill and temperament, Shubman Gil lit up on day 2 of the second test against West Indies in Delhi with a breathtaking century. The right-hander’s elegant knock not only guided India to a huge total but also cemented his status as one of the best batsmen in world cricket. With Gill orchestrating the innings and his teammates contributing valuable runs, India established complete control over the match, delighting fans in the stadium and across the country.
Shubman Gill crushes a huge ton
The historic moment arrived on the fifth ball of the 130th, outside Khary Pierrewhen Gill drove a short ball to the left of cover for three runs. The Delhi crowd erupted in applause as Gill raised his cap to acknowledge the ovation and shared a celebratory hug with his teammate. Dhruv Jurel.
10th Test hundred for young Indian skipper
This century marks Gill’s 10th Test cricket and his fifth as India captain, a rare feat that places him in elite company alongside Virat Kohliwho scored five Test hundreds as captain in 2017 and 2018. Gill’s innings was a mix of patient defense and fluid strokeplay, allowing India to build a formidable total while keeping the West Indies bowlers on the back foot.
Gill’s century was widely celebrated across the cricketing world, with fans praising both his technique and his temperament. Social media platforms exploded with congratulatory messages, highlighting his ability to maintain consistency at the highest level.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Test Century n°1️⃣0️⃣ for Shubman Gill 💯
5th Ton Test in 2025 🫡
Most tests are carried out for him during a calendar year 🙌THE #TeamIndia the captain’s superb journey continues 👌
Updates ▶ https://t.co/GYLslRzj4G#INDvWI | @IDFCFIRSTBank | @Shubmangill pic.twitter.com/gQ6UzGyn61
– BCCI (@BCCI) October 11, 2025
5 Test hundreds by an Indian captain in a year:
Virat Kohli – 2017.
Virat Kohli – 2018.
Shubman Gill – 2025*. pic.twitter.com/kSyel8Vqy3
–Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 11, 2025
19TH INTERNATIONAL HUNDRED FOR SHUBMAN GILL AT THE AGE OF 26. 🤯💥 pic.twitter.com/LfmaEF8C2L
—Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 11, 2025
Unstoppable! Shubman Gill talks about his 5th century as captain in just 7 Tests ❤️!pic.twitter.com/ounLOicxmw
– GillTheWill (@GillTheWill77) October 11, 2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Gautam Gambhir applaud Shubman Gill’s hundred from the dressing room. pic.twitter.com/tEFILE9n8d
– Ahmed says (@AhmedGT_) October 11, 2025
This is his story, told in sequences. ✍️
1️⃣0️⃣th Test 💯 for Shubman Gill 👏
Shubman Gill | #PlayWithFire | #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/fYpOAywBKZ
– SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 11, 2025
Shubman Gill is currently the best hitter of this modern era when it comes to batting on flat pitches. On flat grounds this man is as dangerous as anyone playing this game. Well done 💯. Give this man flat pitches to bat on and he will break all of Sachin Tendulkar’s records. pic.twitter.com/MDX00dDqom
– Troll Cricket Unlimited (@TUnlimitedd) October 11, 2025
CAPTAIN SHUBMAN GILL talks about his 10th Test 💯 against the West Indies — pure class from the skipper! 👏
#TestCricket pic.twitter.com/5MSvYWzS8H
– Sarcasm (@sarcastic_us) October 11, 2025
Shubman Gill looks like a different batter in Test cricket ever since he got the Test captaincy. Solid growth. pic.twitter.com/HWpZAhGMwW
– RATNISH (@LoyalSachinFan) October 11, 2025
Imperturbable and inevitable. Another century Shubman Gill
– Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 11, 2025
The entire stadium and the Indian team’s dressing room applauds and applauds for Captain Shubman Gill’s Masterclass. 🌟👏 pic.twitter.com/6lTHAFuJow
– Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) October 11, 2025
10TH TEST HUNDRED FOR SHUBMAN GILL..!!!
– The Captain’s dream run continues in Test form, what an incredible innings from the Captain against the West Indies pic.twitter.com/8WJN5q6Z41
– Man. (@Imman_18) October 11, 2025
Shubman Gill’s century, with commentary from Ian Bishop, is a real gem!pic.twitter.com/ounLOicxmw
– GillTheWill (@GillTheWill77) October 11, 2025
The trolls continue to troll and Shubman Gill continues to crush hundreds of them. What a player!
The aura and the craze for @shubmangill can be seen in stadiums where young boys are crazy about him. #INDvsWI #Shubmangill pic.twitter.com/Dgcj14e646
– Madhav Sharma (@HashTagCricket) October 11, 2025
𝗚𝗶𝗹𝗹. 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆. 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. 🙌@Shubmangill reached a brilliant century, guiding #TeamIndia towards a huge total, approaching the 500 mark! 🏏💪
Catch the action LIVE 👉 https://t.co/tg7ZEVlTSH#INDvWI 👉 2nd Test, Day 2 | Live now on Star Sports &… pic.twitter.com/vIWGDISIcx
— Star Sports (@Starsportsindia) October 11, 2025
Ladies and gentlemen, we are living in the present, the past is history, the future, we don’t know what is happening, but in the present time, Shubman Gill is our captain and leader. All please be respectful and trust Shubman Gill. @Shubmangill Never give up 🔥#INDvsWI
#Shubmangill– Rajdeep Deol 👑 (@deolxxx16) October 11, 2025
🚨 7️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ International OVENS for Shubman Gill #INDvWI @Shubmangill
– Jaayshaan (Vaidhayajayashankar) (@jaayshaan) October 11, 2025
Well done @Shubmangill 🧿🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/DCmPfBstZA
– Payel Sen Sinha 🇮🇳 (@1213Diya) October 11, 2025
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India declare their first innings at 518/5
After gradually building an impressive total, India declared their first innings at 518/5, asserting complete control over the match. The innings saw brilliant contributions from several batsmen, with Yashasvi Jaiswal top score with 175 before being run out and Gill anchoring the innings with a fluent century. Quickfire strikes Sai Sudharsan And Nitish Reddy added valuable momentum, while Jurel’s 44 provided crucial support in the middle overs. The statement came immediately after Jurel’s dismissal, signaling India’s intention to push for a solid first innings lead and put the West Indies under maximum pressure. The combination of aggression and calculated hitting helped India cross the 500-run mark, making this innings one of the highlights of the series so far.
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