Shubman Gill's Record-Breaking 269 Puts India in Control at Edgbaston
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND, JUL 3 – Shubman Gill's 269 is the highest Test score by an Indian captain and batter in England, helping India reach 587 and gain a commanding lead in the second Test, series tied.
- On July 3, 2025, at Birmingham, Shubman Gill amassed a record-breaking 269 runs during the second match of the Test series versus England, placing India in a dominant position.
- Gill prepared for this series by working on specific aspects he thought important for Test cricket, and this was his first series as Test captain.
- Gill and Ravindra Jadeja added a 203-run partnership after India resumed at 310 for five, helping India add a record 376 runs after the fifth wicket.
- Gill faced 387 deliveries, striking 30 fours and three sixes, and set a new milestone by scoring more than 250 runs as an Indian batter outside Asia for the first time, surpassing Tendulkar’s previous best of 241*, while India declared at 587 all out.
- England was reduced to 77 for three, trailing by 510 runs on day two, indicating India is well placed to level the series.
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England trails by 510 runs on day two after Gill makes history for India
England has stumbled to 3-77 to trail India by 510 runs on day two of the second Test, after Indian skipper Shubman Gill scored a record-breaking 269 and their seamers struck early to put the tourists in a commanding position at Edgbaston.
Shubman Gill smashes records with majestic 269 as India seize control against England at Edgbaston
Gill's magnificent knock, along with half-centuries from Ravindra Jadeja (89) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (87) helped India post a mammoth 587 on the board after they were put in to bat by England. The hosts later ended Day 2 of the second Test at Edgbaston on 77/3.
Shubman Gill's Double Century: India Dominates England in Edgbaston Test
Gill Shines: Gill's double century propels India to 587; England faces a 510-run deficit at Edgbaston. Gill's 269 was the cornerstone of India's first-innings. England were 77-3 at stumps.
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