Shubman Gill creates history with his maiden double century on English soil

Indian captain Shubman Gill etched his name into the history books by scoring his maiden double century in Test cricket during the second Test of the five-match series against England. His unbeaten knock led India to a commanding total of 496 for 6 on Day 2, with the visitors firmly in control.

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After winning the toss and choosing to bowl first, England captain Ben Stokes saw his side struggle to contain the Indian batters on a lively Edgbaston pitch. Resuming Day 2 at 305 for 5, India capitalized on their strong position, with Gill converting his overnight century into a magnificent double hundred.

Facing 311 deliveries, Gill remained composed and dominant throughout his innings, smashing 21 boundaries and 2 sixes en route to 200 not out. This landmark innings makes him the first Indian captain to score a double century in England — a feat that legends like Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma never achieved while leading the team.

Gill, who had already shown his form with a century in the first Test, has now elevated his stature with this historic performance. As India nears the 500-run mark, his innings is being hailed as a defining moment in his captaincy and a major milestone in Indian cricket’s overseas legacy.

With the series finely poised, all eyes are now on how England responds to Gill's monumental effort.