Gill's Record-Breaking Innings Puts India in Command at Edgbaston
India's Shubman Gill scored a record-breaking 269 runs, propelling India to a commanding lead over England at Edgbaston. With seamless innings, Gill outperformed previous records set by Tendulkar and Kohli. England struggled with early dismissals, ending day two at 77-3, trailing India significantly.
England faced a challenging day at Edgbaston, ending at 77-3 and trailing India by a massive 510 runs. Shubman Gill's stellar innings of 269, a record-breaking feat, put India in the driver's seat on day two of the second test.
India's bowlers struck early, with Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj dismantling England's top order, leaving them at a precarious 25-3. The strong Indian fielding and Gill's early catch at third slip set the tone for their commanding position.
Gill, undeterred by earlier challenges, broke records as he surpassed Tendulkar's and Kohli's benchmarks, leaving the Edgbaston crowd in awe. As he led India past 500 runs, Gill's innovative play coupled with strategic fielding choices ensured a day of cricket dominance.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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