In four matches played so far, Gill has amassed 722 runs, including hitting four centuries at an average of 90.25. The right-handed batter is also 11 runs shy of surpassing Sunil Gavaskar\u2019s record of the most runs scored in a Test series as an Indian captain.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Everyone would want him to maintain the kind of form he has shown. There were a lot of questions raised earlier in this series \u2014 about his struggles in overseas conditions, where he wasn\u2019t getting runs or converting starts. But he has answered all those questions brilliantly. Hopefully, he continues this momentum.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cEven before this fifth Test match, people were talking, and that too after he had already scored 600 runs in the series. One bad Test at Lord's, and questions started coming up again. So, I really hope Shubman Gill delivers another big contribution in this crucial final Test,\" said Patel, who saw Gill as Gujarat Titans\u2019 assistant coach in IPL 2025, to JioHotstar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Apart from Gill, senior opener KL Rahul has been a consistent run-scorer for India by making 511 runs at an average of 63.87. \"I think the way KL Rahul has batted throughout this series has been impressive. In the past, we\u2019ve often seen him start a series well but struggle to maintain that form.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis time, however, he has shown remarkable consistency and batted with great responsibility. He also enjoys batting at The Oval \u2014 remember, in 2018, he scored a brilliant hundred there alongside Rishabh Pant. So, I\u2019m sure there\u2019s more to come from KL Rahul,\" added Patel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Apart from Gill, senior opener KL Rahul has been a consistent run-scorer for India by making 511 runs at an average of 63.87. \"I think the way KL Rahul has batted throughout this series has been impressive. In the past, we\u2019ve often seen him start a series well but struggle to maintain that form.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI don\u2019t think India will make any changes there. KL Rahul and Jaiswal have provided solid starts throughout the series, so there\u2019s no reason to alter that combination. I believe Dhruv Jurel will be the designated wicketkeeper. The only question is, at what number will he bat? But I\u2019m certain we\u2019ll see him in the playing XI,\u201d concluded Patel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n