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.