Shubman Gill’s Twin Centuries Put India on Brink of Victory at Edgbaston

India set a record target of 608 runs as Akash Deep strikes twice to leave England struggling at 72/3 by stumps on Day 4.

🏏 Day 4 Highlights: India’s Commanding Performance

India extended their dominance on Day 4 of the second Test at Edgbaston. Skipper Shubman Gill, who scored a sensational 269 in the first innings, continued his dream run with another masterclass – a 161-run knock off 162 balls.

Gill’s innings, filled with 13 fours and 8 sixes, took India to 427/6 declared, building an almost unbeatable 608-run lead. Support from Rishabh Pant (65) and Ravindra Jadeja (69)* gave India total control of the game.

❌ England Collapse Under Pressure

England’s reply got off to a shaky start:

Zak Crawley was out for a duck early.
Akash Deep struck twice, removing Ben Duckett and Joe Root.
At stumps, Ollie Pope (24)* and Harry Brook (15)* were at the crease with England reeling at 72/3.

The target of 608 runs is the highest chase in Test history, and England still need 536 runs with only 7 wickets in hand.

💯 Gill’s Record-Breaking Match Haul

Shubman Gill’s total of 430 runs in a single Test is now the second-highest in Test cricket history, behind only Graham Gooch’s 456.

1st Innings: 269 (Highest score by an Indian Test captain)
2nd Innings: 161 (strike rate 99.38)
Total: 430 runs

Former captain Virat Kohli praised the effort, calling Gill “a star rewriting cricket history.”

📊 Scorecard Summary

Team	1st Innings	2nd Innings	Lead/Target
India	587	427/6 declared	608-run target
England	407	72/3 (Stumps, Day 4)	536 runs needed

🎯 Key Bowling Contributions

Akash Deep: 2 wickets in England’s second innings
Mohammed Siraj: 6/70 in the first innings
Shoaib Bashir and Josh Tongue: 2 wickets each in India’s second innings

India’s pace attack continues to deliver, with Akash Deep emerging as a breakout talent.

🔮 Day 5 Preview: Can England Survive?

With just seven wickets in hand and a mountain to climb, England’s best hope might be the weather. If India maintains their pressure, this Test could end early on Day 5.

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