India on the Brink of Victory After Gill’s 161 and New Ball Strikes

India is just a few wickets away from wrapping up the 2nd Test against England, thanks to a standout performance from Shubman Gill and some sharp bowling from Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj.

 

Here’s what’s been happening:

 

Gill’s Big Knock: Shubman Gill was the star with the bat, following up his double century in the first innings with a brilliant 161 in the second. He hit 13 boundaries and 8 sixes, setting a new record for the most runs by an Indian in a single Test match. He’s also the first to score both a double hundred and 150-plus in the same game.

 

Support From the Middle Order: Rishabh Pant chipped in with a quick 65, and Ravindra Jadeja stayed unbeaten on 69. Their efforts helped India declare at 427 for 6, leaving England a mountain to climb with a target of 608.

 

New Ball Strikes: When it was time to bowl, Akash Deep made an immediate impact by removing Ben Duckett and Joe Root. Siraj got rid of Zak Crawley, putting England on the back foot right away.

 

England’s Uphill Battle: At the end of Day 4, England was 72 for 3, still needing 536 runs. Harry Brook and Ollie Pope were at the crease, but the top order had already been rattled by India’s pace attack.

 

Earlier Highlights: In England’s first innings, Siraj took six wickets and Akash Deep grabbed four, giving India a solid lead.

 

Records and Praise: India crossed 1,000 runs in the match for the first time in their Test history, and Gill’s performance has been widely praised by cricket fans and former players.

 

What’s Next: With two days left and just seven wickets to take, India is in a commanding position and looks set to level the series.

 

Source: NDTV, India Today, Hindustan Times