In a display of sheer dominance, India surged ahead in the fifth and final Test against England, riding on spectacular centuries from skipper Rohit Sharma and No. 3 Shubman Gill. At lunch on Day 2, India stood♛ tall at 264 for one, firmly in control of the match proceedings.
Remarkable centuries by Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill
After a stellar performance with the ball on the opening day, where India dismissed England for 218, they began their innings with confidence. Rohit, leading from the front, showcasꦺed his batting prowess yet again, notching up his 12th Test ton by the lunch break. This marked Rohit’s 12th Test century, his second in the ongoing series against England.
Accompanying Rohit in the batting masterclass was Gill, who exhibited remarkable composure and skill en route to his magnificent century. Gill’s fourth Test century, came off just 137 deliveries, highlighting his aggressive intent and fluent strokeplay. The duo’s formidable partnership not only steadied the Indian innings but also propelled them to a commanding position, with a lead of 46 runs till lunch.
Rohit reached his milest🤡one century with a com🧔posed single off 154 balls, while Gill, displaying his attacking flair, brought up his hundred with a boundary.
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As India’s batsmen continued to dictate terms to the English bowlers, the home team’s stronghold on the match strengthened with every passing ove𒐪r. With an array of batting talent yet to come, India’s prospects of posting a formidable first-innings total looked promising, setting the stage for an enthralling battle in the remaining days of the Test.
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