🇮🇳🏏 India vs England 2nd Test: Shubman Gill Scores Sensational 200 at Edgbaston

🏟️ Match Scene: Edgbaston Test – A High-Voltage Encounter

The second test match of India vs England test series 2025 became an unforgettable moment in Edgbaston, when Captain Shubman Gill surprised everyone by scoring a brilliant double century. His innings not only destroyed the bowling attack of England, but his name was also written in golden letters in cricket history.

Shubman Gill etched his name in history by scoring a magnificent double century against England at Edgbaston, india vs England 2nd Test started on 2 July 2025, and a lot of movement was seen on the pitch on the very first day. England won the toss and gave India the first batting. But the expectations of England’s fast bowlers were shattered by the blast of Shubman Gill.

💥 Shubman Gill’s Double Century: A great knock

Captain Shubman Gill’s monumental knock ended on 269, This innings was not only the best of his life but also became a jewel in India’s test cricket history. Gill showed a perfect balance of patience and aggression.

He:

  • Delighted the crowd with cover drives
  • England pacers were scared with a backfoot punch
  • And most importantly, anchored the innings like a leader

His double century moment was an emotional moment for everyone, where the entire Edgbaston Stadium started applauding him.

India vs England shubman gill 200 ton

📜 Records broken by Gill

  • In this test match of India vs England, Shubman Gill made and broke many records.
  • Became the Indian captain to play the most balls (387) against England.
  • Youngest Indian captain to score a double century overseas.
  • Longest innings by an Indian at Edgbaston against England.
  • Scored 200+ in a Test match as a captain since Kohli’s era.

Even the England players seemed impressed after seeing his batting.

🎯 Gill’s Captaincy: Lead from the Front

Shubman Gill produced a stellar innings, When the team needed a solid innings, Captain Shubman Gill led from the front. His monumental knock ended at 269 runs, but by then India’s score had crossed 570+.

Shubman Gill made the records tumble as he batted a whopping 387 balls, Gill’s temperament, shot selection and scoring runs from every corner of the field was a reflection of a complete Test batsman. He proved that he is not just a star of the future but also of the present.

🏴‍☠️ Condition of England : 77/3(20.0)

After India’s innings, when England started batting, the Indian bowlers immediately put them under pressure. Siraj and Akash Deep broke England’s top order and England’s score became 77/3 in just 20 overs.

Shubhman Gill’s captaincy was also seen in the bowling changes. Field placements and timing were perfect.

🏏India vs England 2nd test Scorecard

  • India 1st innings – 587/10 (151 overs)

Batter    R B 4s 6s SR

  1. Y. Jaiswal 87 107 13 0 81.31     C Jamie Smith b Ben Stokes
  2. KL Rahul 2 26 0 0 7.60                B Chris Woakes
  3. K. Nair 31 50 5 0 62.0                  C Harry Brook b Brydon Carse
  4. S. Gill© 269 387 30 3 69.50        C Ollie Pope b Josh Tongue
  5. R. Pant (Wk) 25 42 1 1 59.52      C Zak Crawley b Shoaib Bashir
  6. N. K. Reddy 1 6 0 0 16.67            B Chris Woakes
  7. R. Jadeja 89 137 10 1 64.96       C Jamie Smith b Josh Tongue
  8. W. Sundar 42 103 3 1 40.78        B Joe Root
  9. A. Deep 6 13 1 0 46.15                 C Ben Duckett b Shoaib Bashir
  10. M. Siraj 8 23 1 0 34.78                  St Jamie Smith b Shoaib Bashir
  11. P. Krishna 5 20 0 0 25.0                Not out

 

Bowler

O M R W ECO

  • C. Woakes

25.0 6 81 2 3.24

  • B. Carse

24.0 3 83 1 3.46

  • J. Tongue

28.0 2 119 2 4.25

  • B. Stokes©
  • 19.0 0 74 1 3.89
  • S. Bashir

45.0 2 167 3 3.71

  • J. Root

5.0 0 20 1 4.0

  • H. Brook

5.0 0 31 0 6.2

 

 

England 1st innings – 77/3 (20 overs)

Batter R B 4s 6s SR

  1. Zak Crawley 19 30 3 0 63.33     C Karun Nair b Siraj
  2. Ben Duckett 0 5 0 0 0.00            C Shubman Gill b Akash Deep
  3. Ollie Pope 0 1 0 0 0.00                C Rahul b Akash Deep
  4. Joe Root 18 37 1 0 48.65            Batting
  5. Harry Brook 30 53 4 1 56.60       Batting

 

Bowler

O M R W ECO

  • Akash Deep

7 1 36 2 5.10

  • Mohammed Siraj

7 2 21 1 3.00

  • Prasidh Krishna

3 0 11 0 3.70

  • Nitish Kumar Reddy

1 0 1 0 1.00

  • R. Jadeja

2 1 4 0 2.00

🌟 Gill’s stellar innings: a memorable one for all

All the cricket experts gave their views about this innings. Vas Laxman said:

  •  “Shubman Gill’s innings was a masterclass, the way he handled the pressure and moved the scoreboard is a mark of becoming a legend.”

Fans also showered praise on him on social media. Hashtags like #Gill200, #CaptainGill, and #IndianAwasenGaland started trending.

India vs England Shubman gill 200 ton

🔍 Technical Highlights of Gill’s 200+ Innings

  • Element Stats
  1. Balls Faced: 387
  2. Runs Scored: 269
  3. Fours: 32
  4. Sixes: 3
  5. Strike Rate: 69.50
  6. Time Spent on Pitch: 10 Hours+
  • He constructed the entire innings as follows:
  1. First 50 runs: Patience.
  2. 50-100: Shot-making begins.
  3. 100-200: Acceleration + Control.
  4. 200-269: Dominance + Elegance.

🧠 Turning Point: Gill’s 200 Changed the Game

The biggest turning point of this 2nd test match of India vs England was Gill’s double century. When India’s score was 95/2, then Gill controlled the innings and built it.

Who ek aise waqt mein aaye jab game dono taraf jaa sakta tha. Par unke stability aur determination ne India ko strong position mein laa diya.

He came at a time when the game could have gone either way. But his stability and determination put India in a strong position.

India vs England Shubman gill 200 ton

📈 India’s Strong Position in the Match

By the end of the Day-2 the scenario was like this:

  • India: 587 All Out (Gill 269) (151 Overs)
  • England: 77/3 (20 Overs)

It clearly looks like India has the upper hand. If there is no rain or any other interference, India has a chance of winning big.

💬 Fans & Social Media Reaction

  1. Cricket lovers on Twitter and Instagram wrote:
  2.  “Gill reminded me of Sachin. Class, temperament and dominance!”
  3.  “This was not just 200, this was the beginning of an era – Captain Shubman Gill’s era!”
  4.  “Such an innings is rare in India vs England test match!”

🔮 Final Thoughts: Is this Gill’s test era?

Shubman Gill’s innings of 269 was not just a score, but it was proof of his maturity, leadership and cricketing genius. His playing like this in a big series like India vs England is a positive signal for India.

If he carries this form, he can quickly join the modern-day greats.

📌 Conclusion: India vs England 2nd Test – A Gill Show!

So friends, till now the 2nd test match of India vs England is only and only in the name of Shubman Gill. His stellar 269-run innings has turned the match in India’s favour. Now it remains to be seen how the bowlers control England and whether India is able to turn this match into a victory or not.

Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling series!

 

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