2nd Test: Pacers strike as India leave England at 77/3 after Shubman Gill's majestic 269

IANS July 4, 2025 345 views

Shubman Gill's majestic 269, the highest by an Indian captain in Tests, propelled India to a mammoth 587. Pacers Akash Deep and Siraj then struck early to leave England reeling at 77/3. Despite Brook and Root's resistance, England trail by 510 runs, facing an uphill battle. India firmly control the match after two dominant days at Edgbaston.

"Gill’s magnificent knock, his career-best score in the format, the highest by an Indian captain in Tests." – Match Report
2nd Test: Pacers strike as India leave England at 77/3 after Shubman Gill's majestic 269
Birmingham, July 3: Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj struck as India left England at 77/3 in 20 overs at stumps on day two of Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Edgbaston on Thursday. With the deficit standing a 510 runs and India kept on top thanks to Shubman Gill’s majestic 269, England have a big, big task ahead of them to make a comeback.

Key Points

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Shubman Gill smashes 269, India's highest Test score in England

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Akash Deep impresses with 2-36 in Bumrah's absence

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England's top order collapses to 77/3, facing a 510-run deficit

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Jadeja and Sundar provide crucial support with 203-run partnership

Gill’s magnificent knock, his career-best score in the format, the highest score made by an Indian captain in Tests and by an Indian batter in Tests in England, took the visitors’ to 587 in 151 overs. He also received excellent support from spin-bowling all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja (89) and Washington Sundar (42) for stitching stands of 203 and 144 for sixth and seventh wickets respectively.

In reply, Akash, getting a game in place of rested Jasprit Bumrah, gave India further advantage by picking 2-36 while Siraj returned with 1-21. Though Harry Brook and Joe Root are unbeaten on 30 and 18 respectively, England have a huge task at their hand on day three.

England’s innings began with Zak Crawley crunching Akash for two fours, before the pacer staged a mini comeback. He found the perfect line to draw the outside edge of Ben Duckett, and Gill - who just came back onto the field – flied to his left to take a spectacular catch, as the opener fell for duck.

On the very next ball, Ollie Pope tried to flick a fuller ball from Akash, but the outside edge was caught by KL Rahul on the second attempt in slips, as England's two centurions from the Leeds Test went back without scoring. England continued to sink when Siraj got a hint of movement and drew the outside edge of Zak Crawley, who pushed to Karun Nair at first slip.

With Root and Brook hanging in, the duo managed to bring some stability to England’s innings. Brook was proficient on his drive, loft and flick fetching him boundaries, before flicking and carving Prasidh Krishna for two more fours to be unbeaten alongside Root, as stumps arrived on a day which truly belonged to India and Gill.

Previously, the final session began sedately, before Gill tried to hook a short ball from Tongue, but picked out square leg, as the Indian skipper Gill received a standing ovation from the Edgbaston crowd. Bashir rounded off India’s innings when Akash Deep holed out to long-on, before having Mohammed Siraj stumped.

Brief Scores: India 587 in 151 overs (Shubman Gill 269, Ravindra Jadeja 89; Shoaib Bashir 3-167, Chris Woakes 2-81) lead England 77/3 in 20 overs (Harry Brook 30 not out, Zak Crawley 19; Akash Deep 2-36, Mohammed Siraj 1-21) by 510 runs

Reader Comments

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Priya S
While Gill's knock was outstanding, I'm a bit concerned about our middle order. Apart from Jadeja, others didn't contribute much. Hope this doesn't become a pattern in overseas tests. But yes, great position we're in right now!
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Rohit P
England 77/3! 😍 Our pacers are breathing fire today. Akash Deep's double strike in one over was magical. Remember when we used to struggle in England conditions? Now we're dominating them in their own backyard. Proud moment for Indian cricket fans!
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Sarah B
As an England supporter living in Mumbai, I must admit India completely outplayed us today. Gill's innings was a masterclass. But don't count England out yet - Root and Brook can still make things interesting if they bat long tomorrow.
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Vikram M
That catch by Gill after coming back from his marathon innings shows his fitness levels! Youngsters like him and Akash Deep are changing the face of Indian cricket. No more depending only on seniors - the new generation is here to stay 💪
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Kavya N
England trailing by 510 runs! 😂 This is proper domination. I remember watching India struggle in England tests during my childhood. Now the tables have turned completely. Gill's 269 will be remembered for years to come - what timing, what elegance!
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