In an enthralling display of skill and temperament, Shubman Gill lit up Day 2 of the second Test against West Indies in Delhi with a breathtaking century. The stylish right-hander’s knock not only guided India to a massive total but also reinforced his status as one of the premier batsmen in world cricket. With Gill orchestrating the innings and fellow teammates contributing valuable runs, India established complete control over the match, thrilling fans in the stadium and across the country.
Shubman Gill smashes a tremendous ton
The landmark moment arrived on the fifth ball of the 130th over, off Khary Pierre, when Gill drove a short ball to the left of cover for three runs. The Delhi crowd erupted in applause as Gill lifted his cap to acknowledge the ovation and shared a celebratory hug with teammate Dhruv Jurel.
10th Test hundred for the young Indian skipper
This century marks Gill’s 10th in Test cricket and his fifth as India’s captain—a rare achievement that puts him in elite company alongside Virat Kohli, who managed five Test hundreds as captain in both 2017 and 2018. Gill’s innings was a mix of patient defense and fluent stroke play, allowing India to build a formidable total while keeping the West Indies bowlers on the back foot.
Gill’s century has been widely celebrated across the cricketing world, with fans praising both his technique and temperament. Social media platforms erupted with congratulatory messages, highlighting his ability to maintain consistency at the highest level.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Test Century No. 1️⃣0️⃣ for Shubman Gill 💯
5️⃣th Test ton in 2025 🫡
Most Test runs for him in a calendar year 🙌The #TeamIndia captain’s superb run goes on 👌
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 brings up his 5th century as captain in only 7 Tests ❤️!pic.twitter.com/ounLOicxmw
— GillTheWill (@GillTheWill77) October 11, 2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Gautam Gambhir cheers for Shubman Gill’s hundred from dressing room. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/tEFILE9n8d
— Ahmed Says (@AhmedGT_) October 11, 2025
This is his story, told in runs. ✍️
1️⃣0️⃣th Test 💯 for Shubman Gill 👏
Shubman Gill | #PlayWithFire | #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/fYpOAywBKZ
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 11, 2025
Shubman Gill is the current best batter in this modern era when it comes to batting on flat pitches. On flat pitches this man is dangerous as anyone playing this game. Well played 💯. Give this man flat pitches to bat on and he’ll break every record of Sachin Tendulkar. pic.twitter.com/MDX00dDqom
— Troll cricket unlimitedd (@TUnlimitedd) October 11, 2025
CAPTAIN SHUBMAN GILL brings up his 10th Test 💯 vs 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 since he got the test captaincy. Solid growth. pic.twitter.com/HWpZAhGMwW
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) October 11, 2025
Untroubled and inevitable. Another Shubman Gill century
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 11, 2025
Whole stadium and team india dressing room applauding and clapping for Masterclass of Captain Shubman Gill. 🌟👏 pic.twitter.com/6lTHAFuJow
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) October 11, 2025
10TH TEST HUNDRED FOR SHUBMAN GILL..!!!
– The dream run of the Captain continues in the test format, what a incredible innings by Captain vs west indies pic.twitter.com/8WJN5q6Z41
— MANU. (@IMManu_18) October 11, 2025
Shubman Gill’s century, with Ian Bishop’s commentary, is an absolute gem!pic.twitter.com/ounLOicxmw
— GillTheWill (@GillTheWill77) October 11, 2025
Trolls keep trolling and Shubman Gill keeps smashing hundreds. What a player!
The aura and craze for @shubmangill can be seen at stadiums where young boys are crazy for him. #INDvsWI #ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/Dgcj14e646
— Madhav Sharma (@HashTagCricket) October 11, 2025
𝗚𝗶𝗹𝗹. 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆. 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. 🙌@ShubmanGill reaches a brilliant century, guiding #TeamIndia towards a huge total, inching closer to the 500 mark! 🏏💪
Catch the LIVE action 👉 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 Gentleman We’re Living Present Time Past Is History Future We Don’t Know What’s Happen But In Present Time Shubman Gill Is Our Captain Leader Everything Please Be Respect & Trust On Shubman Gill @ShubmanGill Never Give Up 🔥#INDvsWI
#ShubmanGill— Rajdeep Deol 👑 (@deolxxx16) October 11, 2025
🚨 7️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ International FOURS for Shubman Gill #INDvWI @ShubmanGill
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) October 11, 2025
Well played @ShubmanGill 🧿🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/DCmPfBstZA
— Payel Sen Sinha 🇮🇳 (@1213Diya) October 11, 2025
India declare first innings at 518/5
After steadily building a commanding total, India declared their first innings at 518/5, asserting complete control over the match. The innings featured brilliant contributions from multiple batsmen, with Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scoring with 175 before being run out and Gill anchoring the innings with a fluent century. Quickfire knocks from Sai Sudharsan and Nitish Reddy added valuable momentum, while Jurel’s 44 provided crucial support in the middle overs. The declaration came immediately after Jurel’s dismissal, signaling India’s intent to press for a strong first-innings lead and put the West Indies under maximum pressure. The combination of aggression and calculated batting allowed India to cross the 500-run mark, making the innings one of the highlights of the series so far.
