New Delhi: Shubman Gill took it upon himself to stamp India’s authority on the second Test as he set multiple records on way to his maiden double century (269) as England trailed by a massive 510 runs at stumps on the second day.
Gill began from where he left the Edgbaston ground unbeaten on 114 alongside Ravindra Jadeja (41 not out) on the opening day with India at 310/5.
They put together a 201-run sixth wicket partnership to put the visitors in the driving seat and even though Jadeja was dismmised at 89, Gill carried on to become the first Asian skipper to score a Test double-century in England.
It was also the highest score by an Indian in England, past Sunil Gavaskar’s 221 in 1979 and highest score by an Indian captain in Tests, overtaking Virat Kohli’s 254 not out against South Africa in 2019.
Gill was the cornerstone of India’s innings as hit 30 boundaries and three sixes in 387 deliveries as Washington Sundar’s 42 in a 144-run partnership helped India reach an imposing 587 in the first innings.
In reply, England stumbled to 77/3 in 20 overs with Joe ROot not out on 18 and Hary Brrok unbeaten on 30.
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