Author: Akshay Published Date: 05 July 2025
Edgbaston Day 2: Gill’s Monumental Double Ton Powers India to 587, England Reel at 77/3
Shubman Gill’s career-defining double century headlined a dominant Day 2 for India, who piled on 587 before their pace attack left England reeling at 77/3 by stumps.
🔥 Gill’s Masterclass: 269 Runs of Authority
- Resuming at 114*, Gill batted with sublime control to smash 269 (380 balls, 30 fours, 3 sixes)—his maiden Test double century.
- Became India’s 26th player to achieve the feat and registered India’s 50th Test double ton.
- NDTV hailed it as a “record-breaking knock” that broke England’s spirit early in the day [turn0search4].
🧱 India’s Towering Total: 587 All Out
Crucial Partnerships:
- Gill & Jadeja: 150+ runs for the 6th wicket, pushing India past 400.
- Gill & Sundar: Century stand that cemented India’s psychological grip.
Late Wobble: Shoaib Bashir (3/138) rattled the tail, but India crossed 585—only their third 500+ total in England.
⚡ England’s Nightmare Start: 25/3 in Chaos
India’s pacers struck with surgical precision:
- Akash Deep: Removed Duckett (0) & Pope (0) in a fiery opening spell.
- Mohammed Siraj: Dismissed Crawley (19) caught at slip.
England crumbled to 25/3 within 9 overs, trailing by 562.
🛡️ England’s Fightback: Brook & Root Hold Fort
- Harry Brook (34) and Joe Root (19) steadied the ship with an unbroken 52-run stand.
- Stumps: England 77/3, still trailing by 510 runs and battling to avoid follow-on.
📊 Key Stats & Milestones
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| India’s Total | 587 all out |
| Gill’s Boundaries | 30 fours, 3 sixes |
| England’s Top 3 | Combined: 19 runs |
| Partnership (Brook-Root) | 52* (ongoing) |
🧠 Tactical Takeaways
✅ Gill’s Tempered Aggression: Blended patience with calculated attack in testing conditions.
✅ India’s Depth: Jadeja (58) and Sundar (37) provided crucial lower-order runs.
❌ England’s Inconsistency: Bashir’s spin offered hope, but their top order collapsed yet again.
🔮 Day 3 Outlook: Can England Survive?
- India’s Goal: Expose England’s fragile middle order early; target 7 wickets before lunch.
- England’s Challenge: Brook/Root must build a 150+ partnership to erase follow-on fears.
- Pitch Watch: Spin expected to dominate later; Jadeja and Bashir could be decisive.
💬 Expert Verdict
“Pacers Akash Deep and Siraj handed India a massive edge,” noted NDTV [turn0search9]. Gill’s marathon knock—praised globally for its discipline—has positioned India for a series-defining lead.
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