Captain Shubman Gill Scores Unbeaten 114 as India Reach 310-5 vs England at Edgbaston

Shubman Gill led India with a commanding unbeaten 114 on the first day of the second Test against England at Edgbaston, guiding India to 310-5. Gill's innings was crucial in stabilizing the team after a fragile middle-order collapse, especially in the absence of pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah, and he forged a vital 99-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja, who was 41 not out. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal also contributed significantly with a spirited 87 before falling to England captain Ben Stokes, who continued his strategy of bowling first after winning the toss. England's bowlers, including Chris Woakes, maintained pressure but were unable to dismiss Gill and Jadeja before stumps. The match underscores the evolving tactical battle between captains Gill and Stokes, with India needing a big total to challenge England's confident chase mentality. Despite the pressure and the loss in the first Test, Gill's patient, authoritative batting reflects his growing leadership and batting form in the series.