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, showcased 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 milestone century with a composed single 𒀰off 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 over. 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.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Do𝔍uble trouble for England as both and notch u💝p a 💯 🔥🔥 India is well on its way to a massive lead in the match. 💪🏾
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa)
Rohit sharma is a modern day great. 💯👏👏
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
12th Test century for Rohit Sharma
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
As 🆒 as it gets in Dharamsala. 💯 😎
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
HUNDRED FOR ROHIT SHARMA..!! 👌
12th Test hundred, what an incredible turn around in his Test career since 2019, a🍬bsolute dominance, the way he has changed the game, captain leading by example for Team India.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Rohit Sharma is ꦇaging like a fine wine his 3rd century this yea𒀰r.
— Ansh Shah (@asmemesss)
🙌🏻✨ Hundreds from Rohit and Gill ensuredꦿ we get the lead in theꦏ 1st session.
💪🏼 Let's keep the momentum going, boys!
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— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy)
Rohit Sharma – Shubman Gill
💯 🤝 💯— Dr Gill (@ikpsgill1)
HUNDRED FOR SHUBHMAN GILL 🔥
– Hundred in 2nd Test.
– Fifty in 3rd Test.
– Fifty in 4th Test.
– Hundred in 5th Test.Shubhman Gill is unstoppable 🔥
— Anvar Khan (@anvarkhan63)
Shubman Gill's father celebration on Shubman's century. 🫡
– A proud day for him.
— Guru Choudhary (@_guru_choudhary)
4th Test hundred for Shubman Gill
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
The happiness of Captain Rohit Sharma when Shubman Gill completed his Hundred.🃏 ❤️
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh)
This is special bond. Both and getting ton’s within few minutes wi♏ll be memorable for both of them. Time to get a ♎double?
— Vimal कुमार (@Vimalwa)
Rohit Sharma when Gill reached his century.
Shubman Gill when Rohit reached his century.
– The bond between Rohit and Gill. ❤️
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
