Team India captain Shubman Gill The five -match series against England broke a luxurious dual century during the first innings of the second Test. The right -handed batsman received applause from the cricket community, which included former World Cup winning cricketer Chris Srikanth, for his knock.
Shubman Gill resumed his overnight score of 114 on the day 2 (July) and remained under control in the entire innings. He made his strong start and anchored India’s innings with maturity. Gill added partnership with Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, pressurizing the English bowlers.
He crossed his previous highest test score, which recorded his first dual century in the format. Gill also recorded the highest individual test score by an Indian on English earth.
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I was expecting for a triple but … – Chris Srikanth on Shubman Gill
Chris Srikanth Social media X (East was known as Twitter) for her record-brakeing double century to praise Shubman Gill. Srikanth described the 25 -year -old knock as a special moment in the birthplace of cricket. The former batsman also said that he was expecting a triple century.
“And what to say when only a 25 -year -old player makes history in the land where cricket was born! What was the knock, I was expecting a triple, but looking at this young legend, it is not far away in future!” Chris Srikanth wrote.
When only a 25 -year -old player makes history in the land where cricket was born, what else to say! What knock, I was expecting a triple, but seeing this young legend is not far away in future! #ENGVSIND #Shubmangill pic.twitter.com/0j7itgvtzd
– Chris Srikanth (@Krissrikkanth) July 3, 2025
Spelling: Gill was aiming for a triple century during the final session on day 2, but lost his wicket from Shoaib Bashir in the 144th over. With this performance, the 25-year-old has scored 2,317 runs on an average of 40.64, which includes seven centuries and several half-shatters.
Shubman Gill placed India in second Test vs. England
Shubman Gill scored his seventh Test century, played an important role in keeping India in the commanding position during the second Test. Asked to bat first Ben stokesIndia capitalized on a flat pitch, scoring 587 runs in 151 overs.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (87) and Ravindra Jadeja (89) pasted with important runs. Visitors made a strong comeback, especially after a low-order collapse, he was spent in the first test. India was 211/5 on 1, but the 203 -run stand between Gill and Jadeja removed the innings.
The speed on day 2 continued, as Gill added a 144 -run partnership with Washington Sundar for the seventh wicket. The collective batting attempt ensured that England were pushed into the back leg in their first innings.
England lost three initial wickets after Shubman Gill’s batting heroes
India’s bowlers had an initial impact after a major batting performance. Akash Deep, brought as a replacement of Jasprit Bumrah, hit only in its second over, removed Ben docket And Oli Pope away from gradual delivery.
Docket was caught by Shubman Gill in the third slip, while the Pope was taken on a second slip while playing across the line. Mohammad Siraj rejected Zak Croly for 19 and added England to England crisis, leaving the hosts in deep trouble at 25/3 within the first eight overs.
However, Root And Harry Brook stabilized the innings, causing no more damage to the stump. Both took England at 77/3 at the end of day 2, with an unbeaten on 18 and 30 with Brooke.
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