Visakhapatnam: Shubman Gill played an innings of 60 not out helping India reach a total of 130 for four at lunch on the third day of the second Test against England. Gill formed a partnership with Axar Patel (2 not out) extending Indias lead to 273 runs.
James Anderson showcased his bowling skills by taking two wickets for 15 runs with Rehan Ahmed (1/28) and Tom Hartley (1/49) also contributing with one wicket each.
The intense battle on the field followed Indias performance on Saturday, where Jasprit Bumrahs six wicket haul limited England to a modest score of 253, in their first innings giving India a substantial lead of 143 runs.
India had already set the stage earlier with a first innings total of 396 led by Yashasvi Jaiswals exceptional knock of 209. This marked Jaiswals double century and firmly established Indias dominance in the match.
Brief score:
India 1st innings: 396 all out England 1st innings: 253 all out India 2nd innings: 130 for 4 in 35 overs (Shubman Gill 60 not out; James Anderson 2/15).