Thu Jul 03 16:20:00 UTC 2025: **Gill’s Blistering Double Century Propels India Past 500 in Edgbaston Test**
**Birmingham, UK –** Shubman Gill’s magnificent, unbeaten 265 spearheaded a dominant middle session for India on Day 2 of the Edgbaston Test, leaving England reeling. India piled on 145 runs at a rapid 4.67 runs per over, losing only one wicket, as Gill continued his onslaught from the morning session.
The Indian skipper forged a 144-run partnership with Washington Sundar, who contributed a valuable 42, frustrating the English bowlers on a flat pitch. Gill, unfazed by England’s tactics, became only the third Indian to score a double century in England, and the second-youngest Indian captain to achieve the feat.
England’s short-ball strategy against Sundar initially posed a challenge, but the left-hander responded with aggressive strokes, including a dismissive pull for six. Gill continued to score freely, attacking both spin and pace with equal measure. Harry Brook was introduced into the attack but was immediately greeted with a hat-trick of boundaries.
India surpassed 500, marking the sixth time a visiting team has achieved this milestone at Edgbaston, the first time since 2003. Gill then lofted Bashir down the ground for a maximum, piling on more misery to the hosts. Desperate for a breakthrough, England captain Ben Stokes turned to Joe Root, who eventually clean bowled Sundar for 42, ending the threatening partnership.
At Tea, India stood at 564 for 7, with Gill unbeaten on 265 and poised to convert his exceptional innings into a triple century. England bowlers look for answers while the hosts chase the game after a chastening day.
**Brief Scores:**
India 564/7 (Shubman Gill 265*, Washington Sundar 42; Joe Root 1-20) vs England
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