Shubman Gill,s maiden double hundred in Test Cricket
On Day 2 of the second Test at Edgbaston, Indian captain Shubman Gill rewrote history with a breathtaking double century—his first in Tests and the first-ever by an Indian captain in England. The Edgbaston pitch played true, and Gill capitalized spectacularly, powering India to a commanding position.
🌟 The Knock of the Match
– Resumed on 114* from Day 1 and notched up 200 off 311 balls, including 21 fours and 2 sixes.
– Reached his maiden 150-plus score early in the session, surpassing Virat Kohli’s Edgbaston record of 149.
📚 Record-Breaking Feats
– Only the 3rd Indian ever to score a Test double hundred in England—joining Sunil Gavaskar (221, 1979) and Rahul Dravid (202, 2002).
– Highest score by an Indian Test captain in England, eclipsing Mohammad Azharuddin’s 179.
– Second-youngest Indian captain to slam a Test double ton, at age 25 years 298 days.
– First Asian captain to hit a double century in a SENA country.
🤝 Crucial Partnerships
1. With Ravindra Jadeja
A colossal 203-run stand for the 6th wicket—Jadeja contributed 89 before falling to Josh Tongue—stabilizing India after the early collapse.
2. With Washington Sundar
After Jadeja’s wicket, Sundar joined in and helped push toward 500, offering essential support during England’s pushback attempts.
🇮🇳 Impact & Outlook
Gill’s innings has taken the match firmly into India’s hands. With such a platform, a 500+ total is realistic, putting severe pressure on England. Their bowlers had little response to Gill’s control and flair.
This knock cements Gill as a bona fide next-gen great, elevating him into elite company and showing maturity far beyond his years.
⚡ Looking Ahead
– India is eyeing a massive total—perhaps 500+—to dictate the Test.
– England must dig deep: their bowling lacked penetration.
– Gill’s physical and mental resilience has set the tone for both his innings and his captaincy.
📊 Final Thoughts
This double century isn’t just a personal milestone but a powerful statement—of class, authority, and intent. For Gill, it’s more than runs—it’s lead
