India vs England Stay Rating, 2nd Take a look at Match Day 2: India captain Shubman Gill delivered one other distinctive efficiency with an unbeaten 114, anchoring India to 310/5 on the primary day of the second Take a look at in opposition to England at Edgbaston. The 25-year-old, main the facet after Rohit Sharma’s retirement, struck his second consecutive century as skipper, persevering with his golden run with the bat. Partnered by a belligerent Yashasvi Jaiswal (87), Gill weathered England’s early strain and late breakthroughs, guiding the innings via a tough remaining session.

India slipped from a stable 182/2 to 211/5 as Rishabh Pant and debutant Nitish Reddy fell in fast succession. However Gill, supported by the resilient Ravindra Jadeja (41*), helped India recuperate with an unbeaten 99-run stand.

England bowlers Chris Woakes (2-59) and Brydon Carse (1-49) had been disciplined early on, however Josh Tongue’s erratic spell allowed India some respiration area.

Gill’s watchful 199-ball century included 11 boundaries and was praised by Jaiswal and the broader cricket fraternity for its composure and management.

Notably, India made three adjustments, resting tempo spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. With a lighter bowling assault and Edgbaston favouring batting, India might have to cross 500 to remain forward. The onus now rests on Gill and Jadeja to stretch the whole and defend the inexperienced bowling unit on Day 2.