Fans respond as early blows of Shubman Gill’s monumental doubleton and Akashé Deep, tightening India’s grip | Edgebaston test, day 2
India He insisted solid control over the second test In Ed Baston, Birmingham Against England With a perfect performance on the second day. Shubman Gill He stole the show with a 269-run marathon knock, which raised India’s total to a massive 587. Rabindra Jadaja and Washington SundaalI added a tip with a valuable contribution. In reply, England’s top order collapsed under unfortunate pressure Akash Deep Attack twice with one sensational and remove it Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope For ducks. Mohamed Shiraji Afterwards, England remained caught up in Crawley on 25/3. Late mini recovery Joe Root and Harry Brook They took them to 77/3 on the stump, but India was leading by 510 runs.
Shubman Gill’s Epic 269 Headlines India’s Mammoth First Intes Score Edgbaston Test
Gill has created one of the best test innings of British Indian abuse, turning 100 overnight into a majestic 269. The Indian skipper was tall throughout the session, facing 387 deliveries for 8 and a half hours, making gaps in class and lofting spinners with authority. The 204 partnership with Jadeja (89) has established a foundation of full control of India.
Jadeja was inappropriate and reliable, effectively spinning spinning strikes and punishing loose delivery. Sundar then chipped in with a rough 42 and supported Gill with the seventh wicket stand of 144 runs. Gill raised six tons with six, then gained 250 notches at even more sharp boundaries, indicating that his restlessness was not soaked. British bowling attacks looked toothless with a long spell Shoaib Bashir (3/167) The only thing that consistently asks. Ultimately, India folded at 587 with over 151, the UK’s highest test score since 2007. The tone was set and the pressure shifted forward.
Akash Deep’s double strike rock England after India declared control
England’s response was a nightmare start thanks to a fierce burst from Akashdeep. After first quiet, He hit twice on the next two deliveriesFirst border a sharp away seamer on the Duckett, gill the gil on the third slip, then remove the pope with a more fulfilling delivery with an edge KL was satisfiedcompleted the catch on the second attempt.
The UK was 13/2 and I was already feeling harsh. After that, Shiraj accumulated misery by removing it Zack Crawley For 19 with teasing balls that are shaped enough to pull out the edges Karun Nya With Cordon. With England being cut to 25/3 within eight overs, Root and Brook began damage control with the 41 run stand. Brooke hit some boundaries with six, but the route remained composed, but the pressure on the scoreboard was clear. England finished the day with 77/3 in 20 overs, but followed 510 runs. The momentum is completely with India and now holds all the aces that enter the third day.
Here’s how the fans responded:
Why did I support Akashdeep in Bumura’s absence? A gorgeous bowling 👏
– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) July 3, 2025
Akash Deep, first test, two wickets on two balls in the second. Yeah. 🥶
-Bhawana (@cricbhawana) July 3, 2025
Ben Duckett and the Pope were our nightmare in the first game, and Akash Deep removed them in single over pic.twitter.com/3mtdthynsu
– Ratonish (@loyalsachinfan) July 3, 2025
There’s no way out of 𝘿𝙚𝙚𝙥
📸: @bcci
Akash Deep | #playwithfire | #engvind pic.twitter.com/vrr9vjmiea
– Sunrisers Hyderabad (@sunrisers) July 3, 2025
Please remember my tweets @shubmangill ? pic.twitter.com/7cgkpnxrz4
– Kevin Petersen (@kp24) July 3, 2025
I am very pleased to see the intentions and commitments shown @shubmangill and @imjadaya today. Well done! pic.twitter.com/e1xk6nffzg
– Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 3, 2025
Some knocks are special.
This one? It’s really historic.
British 269 – The best ever by Indians
Take the bow and skipper @shubmangill 🙌#shubmangill #TeamIndia #engvind pic.twitter.com/n86cbakwo1– 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖆𝖉 (@mdshami11) July 3, 2025
Shubman Gil the batter. 🗿
Shubman Gil the Fielder. 🗿
Captain Shubman Gill. 🗿 pic.twitter.com/zxfycmnvus– Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) July 3, 2025
Shabaash Siraj, that’s one of many he has to take.
Crawley only seduces the width of his temptation and it looks like Karun is getting a great catch.
New ball doing Indian tricks. #engvind
– Nikil 🏏 (@criccrazyniks) July 3, 2025
Day 2, stump
England: 77/3, 510 runs by Trail by
– Akash Deep gets 2 wickets and Mohammed Siraj gets 1 wicket 👏#engvind #shubmangill #crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/pkp3mcbbok
-crickettimes.com (@crickettimeshq) July 3, 2025