Gill's Century Anchors India on Day 1 at Edgbaston

India captain Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 114 to guide India to 310/5 at stumps on Day 1 of the second Test against England at Edgbaston, marking his second straight century as captain and third consecutive hundred against England. Gill and Ravindra Jadeja (41*) forged a crucial unbroken 99-run partnership after India slipped to 211/5. Yashasvi Jaiswal set the tone with a brisk 87 before being dismissed by Ben Stokes, while Chris Woakes led England's attack with two wickets. Gill joined Azharuddin, Vengsarkar, and Dravid as Indians with three consecutive Test centuries against England, and became the third Indian captain after Hazare and Azharuddin to score centuries in back-to-back Tests against England. India's decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah and field three all-rounders raises concerns about their bowling strength, with a total above 500 possibly needed. England, leading the series 1-0 after a successful chase in the first Test, will look to exploit the Edgbaston surface in the coming days.