IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Shubman Gill Delivers A Red-Hot Knock, India Bowling Unit Strike Early As England Reach 77/3 At Stumps On Day 2

IND vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 2: An authoritative knock from Shubman Gill helped the Indian Cricket Team put up a massive 587-run lead on the scoreboard. The Indian side was eventually bowled out, but they looked determined in building partnerships to sustain for long and put on runs in the scoreboard.

England dealt with some early blows after pacer Akash Deep rattled them with two consecutive wickets while Mohammed Siraj took a scalp to take the wicket-count at three by the end of the day's play. England stood at 77/3, courtesy of a fine bowling spell from the Indian side as Joe Root and Harry Brook held on to their wickets.

Shubman Gill's Milestone Innings Help Team India Pick A 587 Run Lead

Team India witnessed a surge of runs coming in from Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja's bat as they delivered a power-packed partnership for the Indian side. The Indian side dominated all three sessions with their commanding display with the bat. But once Shubman Gill was dismissed, India were bowled out at 587. The Indian test skipper delivered a historic 269-run knock, rewriting history in the process and surpassing legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli and T Dilshan in multiple feats.

Apart from Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja also came in strong with his 89-run knock in the game. The all-rounder continues o demonstrate why he is the best all-rounders in the game with his stunning show with the bat. Washington Sundar also put up a resilient display, forging a partnership with captain Gill. The lower order perished early, bringing in England to bat.

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Team India Strike Early With The Ball, English Top-Order Demolished

Akash Deep Stepped in for Jasprit Bumrah in the second teat match and instant proved that he is as reliable as the talismanic Indian pacer. He made a stunning impact in the second over, rattling the English top order with an impressive spell. The pacer claimed two wickets in consecutive deliveries, dismissing opener Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope at ducks.

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Following Akash Deep's double strike, Mohammed Siraj also chipped in by dismissing opener Zak Crawley, helping in build India's momentum. Despite the early collapse, harry Brook and Joe Root held on as they guided England to 77/3 at stumps on day two of the Edgbaston Test.