India continued their dominance on Day 2 of the India vs England second Test, reaching 419 for 6 at lunch. The standout moment of the morning was Shubman Gill’s 150 at Edgbaston, marking his highest Test score. Gill and Ravindra Jadeja built a commanding 203-run partnership for the sixth wicket, frustrating England’s bowlers and giving India full control.
Gill’s Composed Century Pushes India Forward
Resuming the day on 114, Gill extended his innings to 168 not out before the lunch interval. The landmark 150 came with signature grace, including excellent placement and strike rotation. Though an early edge off Chris Woakes created a brief scare, Gill remained unfazed, maintaining a fluent tempo and avoiding risks throughout the session.
Scoring opportunities were capitalized smoothly. A clip off Ben Stokes early in the morning helped India pass 300, while a six off Shoaib Bashir soon brought up the 200-run stand. Clearly, Gill’s century at Edgbaston not only anchored India’s innings but also provided stability at a crucial stage.
Jadeja Supports Strong Start with Solid 89
Alongside Shubman Gill’s 150 at Edgbaston, Ravindra Jadeja contributed a vital 89 before falling just before the lunch break. His dismissal came against the run of play, gloving a short ball from Josh Tongue to wicketkeeper Jamie Smith. That ended a 203-run stand which had shifted the momentum firmly toward India.
Before the dismissal, Jadeja scored freely on both sides, even hitting Bashir for a six. The famous sword celebration followed his half-century, a testament to his ongoing brilliance against England in Tests.
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India Dominate Morning Session in Edgbaston Test
Despite the breakthrough, England faced a daunting task. Josh Tongue delivered a fiery spell, even troubling new batter Washington Sundar. However, India crossing 400 in Tests again highlighted their batting depth, especially in tough English conditions.
With Gill’s Test high score still growing, India look poised to post a massive first-innings total.
