Gill holds India together with second hundred as captain
England picked up five wickets on the first day at Edgbaston to leave the match in the balance
02/07Stumps
2nd Test, India tour of England at Birmingham, Jul 2-6 2025
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![India]( "India")
310/5 * (85 ov) -
![England]( "England")
Current Run Rate
CRR
3.64
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
48/0 (4.8)
02/07Stumps
2nd Test, India tour of England at Birmingham, Jul 2-6 2025
-
![India]( "India")
310/5 * (85 ov) -
![England]( "England")
Current Run Rate
CRR
3.64
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
48/0 (4.8)
Day 1
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