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Gill managed to score 269 runs off 387 balls, a knock that put England on the back foot for nearly two full days.
Sourav Ganguly, the former captain of India, commended Shubman Gill for his outstanding innings in the second Test match against England. Leading India in just his second Test match, Gill displayed an exceptional performance in Birmingham.
Gill managed to score 269 runs off 387 balls, a knock that put England on the back foot for nearly two full days. His innings featured 30 boundaries and 3 sixes, making it the best of his Test career so far. Ganguly, after the day’s play, praised Gill’s performance, stating it was the finest innings he had ever witnessed in England.
“An absolute master class from Gill.. just flawless .. one of the best innings I have seen in england in any era .. so much improvement in the last few months .. probably opening was not his place in test cricket .. A test to win for india,” Ganguly shared on X.
Gill’s performance was pivotal in leading India to a dominant total of 587 runs in their first innings. By the end of Day Two, India held a solid advantage, having taken three quick wickets against England.
An absolute master class from Gill @ShubmanGill .. just flawless .. one of the best innings I have seen in england in any era .. so much improvement in the last few months .. probably opening was not his place in test cricket .. A test to win for india ..@bcci
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) July 3, 2025
India are still leading by 510 runs, and they need just seven more wickets to dismiss England in their first innings. Ganguly expressed confidence on Twitter, stating that India would be aiming for victory to level the series before the third match.
The Indian team is without Jasprit Bumrah for this Test, a decision that has faced criticism from fans and commentators. However, the Indian bowlers are determined to rise to the occasion, with Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep making an early mark by taking three crucial top-order wickets. Joe Root (18) and Harry Brook (30) will take to the crease for England.