Shubman Gill’s remarkable 754-run tally from India’s five-Test series in England has become the centre of an unusual statistic during Pakistan’s ongoing England tour. Before the third Test at Edgbaston, Pakistan had scored 689 runs across their first two Tests, 65 fewer than Gill managed alone in India’s 2025 series. However, Pakistan’s 133-run first innings in the third Test has now taken their series aggregate to 822. The comparison still highlights the scale of Pakistan’s batting struggles, especially after they failed to reach 200 in any of their first five innings of the tour.How Gill Outscored Pakistan’s BattersThe statistic became possible because of Gill’s extraordinary consistency during India’s five-Test England tour in 2025. He finished that series with 754 runs, while Pakistan entered the third Test of their 2026 series with only 689 runs from four completed innings. Pakistan’s latest collapse also showed why their batting crisis has attracted attention, with the team losing seven wickets quickly at Edgbaston.Gill scored 754 runs in India’s five-Test England series.Pakistan had 689 runs before the third Test began.Pakistan were 65 runs behind Gill’s individual tally at that stage.Pakistan were bowled out for only 133 at Edgbaston.Their series aggregate has now reached 822 runs.Pakistan’s Batting Problems ContinuePakistan’s problems have been visible throughout the England series. England won the first Test by an innings and 103 runs and the second by 194 runs, leaving Pakistan 2-0 down before the Edgbaston match. The team also made major changes before the third Test, sending seven players home and removing head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and assistant coach Umar Gul.The changes did not immediately solve the batting issues. Pakistan were dismissed for 133 in only 33.5 overs, with Saud Shakeel making 43 and Mohammad Abbas adding 21. Captain Babar Azam scored just seven before being bowled by Josh Tongue. All 10 Pakistan wickets fell to England’s pace attack.Also Read: Vishwanathan Anand’s GCL Performance Explained by Arjun ErigaisiEdgbaston Collapse Adds PressureThe latest performance has added further pressure on Pakistan cricket. Josh Tongue finished with four wickets, while Ollie Robinson claimed three, including his 100th Test wicket, and Jofra Archer also took three. England reached 156-4 by the close, giving them a 23-run first-innings lead.Interestingly, Pakistan’s new-look side did produce one positive moment. Debutant Razaullah took two wickets, including the dismissal of Joe Root for eight. But Emilio Gay and Harry Brook then shared a 104-run partnership, leaving England firmly in control at the end of day one.Key HighlightsShubman Gill scored 754 runs in India’s 2025 England Test series.Pakistan had 689 runs before the third Test at Edgbaston.Pakistan were bowled out for 133 in the third Test’s first innings.Babar Azam managed only seven runs.Josh Tongue took 4-42 for England.Ollie Robinson completed his 100th Test wicket during the innings.Gill’s Stat Puts Crisis Into PerspectiveThe Gill comparison was a striking snapshot of Pakistan’s batting problems before the third Test began, even though the latest innings has now taken Pakistan beyond his 754-run individual tally. More importantly, Pakistan’s repeated collapses have allowed England to dominate the series 2-0 and move towards a clean sweep. The PCB’s recent squad and coaching changes have yet to produce an immediate turnaround.Disclaimer: This article is intended only for knowledge and news-information purposes.
