IND vs ENG 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights: Gill’s Monumental 269 Powers India to 587, England Struggle at 77/3

Shubman Gill stole the spotlight on Day 2 of the second Test between India and England, crafting a career-defining 269-run knock to place India in a commanding position.

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After posting a mammoth 587 in their first innings, India dented England early with the ball, leaving the hosts reeling at 77/3 at stumps.

Shubman Gill’s Record-Breaking Double Century

Starting the day at 114, Gill converted his overnight score into a historic 269 off 387 balls, rewriting multiple records along the way. The Indian skipper became:

• He became the youngest Indian captain to score a double hundred in Test cricket history.
• The highest individual scorer by an Indian captain in England, breaking Virat Kohli’s 254,
• Gill surpassed Sunil Gavaskar’s iconic 221-run knock to register the highest individual Test score by an Indian batter in England.

व्यस्तता के चलते मैच देखने का मौका तो नहीं मिला लेकिन हाइलाइट्स में भी ये दोहरा शतक अति रोमांचक था👇🏼

सालों बाद भारतीय टीम को विदेशी धरती पर, खासकर SENA में, टेस्ट मैच में दमदार प्रदर्शन देखकर अच्छा लग रहा है

बहुत बहुत बधाई #ShubhmanGill 🎉#INDvsENGTest #Cricket #CricketLovers pic.twitter.com/QrtI18d3ce

— Anjali Kataria, DSP 🇮🇳 (@AnjaliKataria19) July 3, 2025

His majestic innings featured exquisite timing, patience, and dominance over both pace and spin.

Support Acts: Jaiswal and Jadeja Shine

Gill was ably supported by Yashasvi Jaiswal (87) and Ravindra Jadeja (89), both playing vital roles in taking India past the 500-run mark. Washington Sundar’s 42 down the order helped stretch India’s total to 587 before the final wicket fell.

For England, Shoaib Bashir was the most successful bowler, finishing with 3/167, while Josh Tongue and Chris Woakes picked two wickets each.

England Collapse Under Pressure

In response, England had a nightmarish start. Akash Deep delivered a fiery blow to England early on, removing both Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope for zero in the same over, putting India firmly in control.

𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧-𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐤𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 🏆
2nd Test | #INDvsENG 🏏
Stumps, Day 2 – Edgbaston

🇮🇳 India: 587 all out
🏴 England: 77/3
👉 ENG trail by 510 runs

🔥 Shubman Gill – 269
💪 Jadeja – 89#ENGvIND #Gill #Jadeja #INDvsENGTest #Cricket pic.twitter.com/RGsTU3zJZS

— Nihal Kumar (@2025Nihal) July 3, 2025

Mohammed Siraj soon joined the party, dismissing Zak Crawley (19) to leave England at 25/3.

However, Joe Root (18)* and Harry Brook (30)* steadied the ship with a cautious unbeaten stand of 52 runs. At stumps, England trailed by 510 runs, ending the day at 77/3 in 20 overs.

प्रिंस शुभमन गिल अब King 👑👑 of England बन चुके हैं, तालियों से स्वागत किया जाए 👏👏 #INDvsENGTest pic.twitter.com/viXt9nI8VY

— Er ROHIT DAHARWAL (@DaharwalK) July 3, 2025

Key Stats & Records

• Shubman Gill’s 269 has set a new benchmark as the highest individual score by an Indian captain on English soil.
• India’s 587 is now their highest-ever Test score at Edgbaston.
• Akash Deep made an immediate impact with the ball, picking up two early wickets and impressing with his control in English conditions.

What to Expect on Day 3?

With the pitch still offering assistance to the bowlers, India will look to push for more wickets early on Day 3. England, on the other hand, need a massive rescue act from Root and Brook to avoid a potential follow-on.

Match Summary

• India 1st Innings: 587 all out
• (Gill 269, Jadeja 89, Jaiswal 87; Bashir 3/167)
• England 1st Innings: 77/3 (20 overs)
• (Brook 30*, Root 18*; Akash Deep 2/33, Siraj 1/20)

What happened on Day 2 of the India vs England 2nd Test at Edgbaston?"

On Day 2, India scored 587 runs with Shubman Gill smashing a record-breaking 269. England struggled in reply, ending the day at 77 for 3. Akash Deep took 2 wickets while Siraj grabbed one. India are in total control of the Test.