ever Test win at Edgbaston.
Gill delivered a breathtaking 161 off 162 balls in India’s second innings on Day 4, building on his monumental 269 in the first innings. His match tally now stands at a staggering 430 runs, breaking Sunil Gavaskar’s long-standing record for the most runs by an Indian in a single Test match. Gavaskar’s previous record had stood tall for decades, but Gill’s feat has etched his name into the history books.
He wasn’t alone in this batting masterclass—Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 69, Rishabh Pant struck a quick 65, and KL Rahul contributed 55, powering India to a declaration at 427 for six. That left England chasing a mammoth target of 608, a number which makes the highest successful run chase in Test history (418 by West Indies) look modest by comparison.
Now, all eyes are on the final day as India push to rewrite history. For live updates and analysis, check out BBC Sport’s match center and the official ICC match report.
England Under Pressure
By stumps, England’s famed “Bazball” approach was already wobbling. The hosts limped to 72 for three in 16 overs, with Akash Deep removing Ben Duckett and Joe Root, while Mohammed Siraj dismissed Zak Crawley with a beauty that shaped away late.
A Declaration That Divided Opinion
Interestingly, India delayed their declaration by nearly an hour after tea, sparking frustration in the stands. England fans at the Hollies Stand began chanting “boring, boring,” and even booed when no declaration followed Gill’s dismissal.
Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara, on commentary, suggested the team should have declared earlier to maximize the evening session under cloudy skies.
Gill’s Relentless Assault
Gill raised his hundred in the final over before tea, tucking a single off Shoaib Bashir. But he didn’t stop there. After the break, he switched gears completely.
He launched into the spinners, sweeping and slog-sweeping them into the stands. His innings featured 13 fours and 8 towering sixes. The young captain looked determined to shut the door on any English hopes of a miracle chase.
Gill also became only the second Indian after Gavaskar to score a double century and a century in the same Test match.
Other Contributions and Early Wickets
Earlier in the day, KL Rahul lost his middle stump to a peach from Josh Tongue, while Karun Nair fell to relentless pressure from Brydon Carse.
Rishabh Pant brought his trademark swagger, smacking a four and a six off Tongue and later launching Ben Stokes over the fence with a falling pick-up shot that had the crowd roaring.
But Pant’s fireworks ended in fittingly chaotic fashion—he tried to slog Bashir out of the ground, only for the bat to slip from his hands.
The Final Day Awaits
India has already piled up seven centuries on this tour, an unprecedented achievement in an away series.
England now face the daunting prospect of batting out Day 5 against a charged-up Indian attack. Given Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum’s “results over draws” philosophy, it will be fascinating to see if England try to chase the target or simply survive.
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