Day 2 Wrap: India 587! What’s Next for England?
On July 3, Day 2 of the 2nd test against England in Birmingham . India scored at the end of day 2; it was all out 587. Indian test captain Shubman Gill scored his maiden double century. He scored 269 runs innings, he became the first indians captain to score a double century in England. India had a lead of 510 at the end of the day. Day 2 Summary Shubham Gill Historical Knock Of 269 Shubman Gill returned to action at 114* and smashed a career-best 269 off 387 balls, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar's 221 from 1979 and becoming the first Indian skipper to reach a double-century in England. Together with Ravindra Jadeja (89), he formed an incredible sixth-wicket stand of 203 runs, which helped India reach 587 all out in 151 overs. Lower-order support Sundar Washington Sundar strengthened the innings with a patient 42 off 103 balls. In 45 overs, Shoaib Bashir took three wickets for 167, while pacers Chris Woakes and Josh Tongue both took two. England’s collapse & fig...
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