Shubman Gill's Masterclass: A Cricketing Spectacle
Shubman Gill's remarkable form continued as he scored his third century in four innings, setting a challenging target for England in the second Test. With contributions from Jadeja, Pant, and Rahul, India declared at 427/6. The Indian pacers struck early to leave England struggling at 72/3 going into day five.
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Shubman Gill's relentless pursuit of runs saw him achieve yet another century in the ongoing Test, as India established a nearly insurmountable 608-run lead against England. Gill's performance has been a headline-grabbing feat, with 161 off 162 balls in the second innings complementing his earlier score of 269.
Support from teammates like Ravindra Jadeja, who was unbeaten on 69, Rishabh Pant with 65, and KL Rahul's 55, bolstered India's total to 427/6 before their declaration. The Indian fast bowlers added pressure on England, notably with Akash Deep's key dismissals of Ben Duckett and Joe Root.
Though experts questioned the timing of the declaration, India appears poised for a series-leveling victory as England, facing India's daunting score, lags at 72/3. The intriguing contest will depend on England's response, guided by the aggressive strategies of Stokes and McCullum.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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