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| Shubman Gill Slams 269 vs England |
Published: July 3, 2025
Shubman Gill Slams Historic 269 vs England!
India Leads by 515 on Day 2 – 2nd Test 2025
🔥 Match Summary: India in Command
Shubman Gill has etched his name in cricket history, smashing a brilliant 269-run double century on Day 2 of the ongoing 2nd Test against England at Birmingham. With India posting a mammoth 587 in the first innings, they ended the day with a massive 515-run lead as England stumbled to 72–3 at stumps.
🧾 Key Stats
- 🏏 Gill: 269 runs (first Asian captain with a double century in SENA)
- 📊 Highest score by an Indian captain in England
- 🧱 180-run stand with Jadeja (41*) kept England under pressure
- 🎯 England at stumps: 72/3 – trailing by 515 runs
📍 Historic Records Broken
Gill became:
- 🔥 The first Asian captain to score a double century in SENA (South Africa, England, NZ, Australia)
- 📈 The youngest Indian Test captain to cross 250+ in overseas conditions
- 💪 The top scorer for India in Tests in England, beating Kohli’s 2018 record
🎙️ What Experts & Fans Are Saying
“Shubman Gill has arrived as India’s next big leader — this knock may go down in legend.” — Harsha Bhogle, Cricket Analyst
Twitter is trending with hashtags like #Gill269, #INDvsENG & #CaptainCool, with fans calling Gill the heir to Kohli and Tendulkar.
⚔️ England’s Collapse & India’s Advantage
- England's openers failed to deliver under pressure
- Bumrah and Siraj exploited cloudy conditions
- India’s spinners yet to bowl on Day 2 strong position heading into Day 3
🏟️ What’s Next in the Series?
India trails the series 0–1 but this performance may shift the momentum. With Lord’s up next, India could equalize the series with another dominant display.
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