Gill's Double Century Puts India In Command; England 77/3 At Stumps

The day belonged to Indian skipper Shubman Gill, who registered a remarkable double century, anchoring India to a formidable total.

India posted a formidable total of 587 all out in 151 overs.

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Team India asserted complete control over the second Test against England, finishing Day 2 in a dominant position. The day belonged to Indian skipper Shubman Gill, who registered a remarkable double century, anchoring India to a formidable total of 587 all out in 151 overs.

It was a day of milestones and domination for India's captain, who etched his name in history with the highest Test score ever by an Indian batter on English soil. His unbeaten 269-run masterclass was a display of composure, precision, and authority — seemingly unaffected by anything England’s bowlers threw his way.

Disciplined effort from fast bowlers

What added to India’s delight was the disciplined effort from their fast bowlers, especially on a surface that offered minimal assistance. The new ball provided just a hint of movement, and Akash Deep, returning to the playing XI, made an immediate impact. He was ably supported by Mohammed Siraj, who bowled with heart and rhythm — bouncing back well after an unlucky outing at Leeds.

India’s seamers struck early to leave England reeling at 50 for 3, responding to a mammoth first-innings total of 587. Every opportunity was taken in the field, with sharp catching backing up the bowlers’ hard work. The all-round effort highlighted India’s hunger and control throughout the day.

With both bat and ball clicking at the right time, this could go down as a pivotal day in the series, shifting momentum firmly in India’s favour. As things stand, the visitors are in the driver's seat and will look to press home the advantage on Day 3.

Gill reflects on India's position 

"Good position to be in. I worked on a few things and at the end of IPL, which is very important before going into Test cricket. Looking at how things gave gone so far, it is working for me. I did not take any slip catches for the last couple of days because I was batting, but nice to get those catches. Fielding was very important and we discussed about it that if we were half as good in the previous game, things would have been different."