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Shubman Gill’s Record-Breaking 269 Puts India in Command at Edgbaston
India Assert Control on Day 2 with Massive Total and Early Wickets
India stamped their authority on the second Test against England at Edgbaston as Shubman Gill produced a historic innings of 269 runs, leading his side to a mammoth 587 all out in the first innings. England’s reply started on a dismal note, slumping to 25/3 before recovering slightly to reach 77/3 at stumps on Day 2, still 510 runs behind.
Gill’s knock not only set new individual benchmarks but also helped India take full control of the match. His partnerships with Ravindra Jadeja (89) and Washington Sundar (42) were instrumental in building a near-unassailable total.
Gill’s Epic Knock Rewrites Indian Test Records
Dominance Through Partnerships
Resuming from an overnight score, Shubman Gill batted over two sessions, showcasing remarkable composure and aggression. He first added 203 runs with Jadeja for the sixth wicket, then partnered with Washington Sundar to stitch another 144-run stand. England’s bowlers were largely ineffective on a placid pitch as India amassed runs at will.
Gill reached his maiden 150 early in the day, becoming just the second Indian captain to do so in England after Mohammad Azharuddin’s 179 in 1990. Spinner Shoaib Bashir bore the brunt of India’s assault, while Josh Tongue and Chris Woakes tried to contain the flow without much success.
India crossed 400 with a straight six from Jadeja, followed by Gill’s powerful slog sweep for another maximum. Jadeja, however, perished to a short delivery from Tongue, falling 11 short of a deserving century.
Afternoon Session: Records Fall Rapidly
Double Century and More Milestones
The post-lunch session saw India add 145 runs in 31 overs, with Gill racing past 200 — becoming only the third Indian to register a double century in England and the second-youngest Indian captain to achieve the feat, just shy of his 26th birthday.
England turned to part-time options like Harry Brook, but Gill continued unfazed. He hit Brook for three consecutive boundaries, bringing up India’s 500 and later reaching 250, becoming only the sixth Indian to do so in Tests.
Gill eventually fell for 269, the highest Test score by an Indian captain and the seventh-best individual Test score for India. His dismissal came soon after Tea, again to the short-ball ploy, pulling one straight to square-leg off Tongue.
India added a few more runs before being bowled out for 587 — their highest Test total in England since 2007.
England Crumble Under India’s New-Ball Pressure
Early Breakthroughs by Akash Deep and Siraj
In response, England’s top order was rattled by Indian seamers. Debutant Akash Deep, after conceding 12 runs in his first over, returned with a stunning double-wicket maiden — dismissing Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope in quick succession.
Mohammed Siraj added to England’s woes by removing Zak Crawley for 19, who edged to first slip while attempting a loose drive. England were reduced to 25/3, staring at a potential follow-on.
Joe Root (30)* and Harry Brook then held firm, guiding England to stumps at 77/3, but the hosts remain in deep trouble with 510 runs still to cover.
India Poised for Follow-On, England Face Uphill Battle
With a 500+ run cushion, India now hold all the aces heading into Day 3. England will need to bat exceedingly well to avoid the follow-on and save the match. All eyes will be on Joe Root and the middle order as the Test moves into its critical phase.
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Brief Scores
India 1st Innings: 587 all out
Shubman Gill 269, Ravindra Jadeja 89, Yashasvi Jaiswal 87
Shoaib Bashir 3-167, Chris Woakes 2-81, Josh Tongue 2-119
England 1st Innings: 77/3 at stumps (Day 2)
Joe Root 30*; Akash Deep 2-36, Mohammed Siraj 1-18
England trail by 510 runs
