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2nd TEST Updates: India lead by 244 runs on Day 3

Fri, 04 July 2025

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23:08

India lead by 244 runs on Day 3

India 64-1 (13 ovs) & 587 vs England 407 | SCORECARD

Brydon Carse delivers the last over of the day.

A single off the first ball is followed by a barrage of bouncers and short balls. Karun Nair is on strike and opts to leave the deliveries. A wise decision considering that England have set a very attacking field in this final over of the day.

It's stumps on Day 3. India finish the day at 64-1. Currently leading at 244 runs.

22:59

India 64-1 (12 ovs) & 587 vs England 407 | SCORECARD

Woakes continues at the other end. Karun Nair is the new man in.

Starts off with two dots before Karun flicks the ball way from a two.

FOUR! Karun picks the half-volley and smashes it away through the on-side for a boundary!

Tongue returns at the other end with Rahul on strike. Starts off with three dot balls before Rahul hammers a FOUR. A superb shot! Picked outside off and drilled through extra cover. India are racking up runs at a very high rate.

A single to end the over. After 10, India are racing away at 63-1 at a run rate of 6.3 per over. England getting a taste of their own medicine (Bazball).

Brydon Carse continues at the other end and delivers a superb over. A maiden to temporarily apply breaks on the free-scoring India batters.

Tongue returns to deliver the 12th over. Starts off with three consecutive dot balls. Tongue's deliveries have all been pitched short in this over and Nair has opted to not play them.

And just like that, we have another maiden over! Good bowling by England.

22:44

Jaiswal departs, India lose 1st wkt

India 54-1 (8 ovs) & 587 vs England 407| SCORECARD

WICKET! Jaiswal departs following an LBW appeal that was controversial to say the least. Tongue's delivery hit Jasiwal firm on the pads and the Umpire's finger went up instantaneously. There was some hesitation in Jasiwal opting for the appeal and seemingly after the timer had run down. England captain Stoke was quick to voice his disapproval however it would be his side which would have the last laugh as the review showed that the ball was clearly hitting the stumps.

Jaiswal lbw b Tongue 28(22)

India lose their first wicket and Jaiswal is back to the pavilion.

22:32

Jaiswal turns on the style vs ENG

India 45-0 (7 ovs) & 587 vs England 407| SCORECARD

Brydon Carse continues with the fourth over for England. Jaiswal cuts the ball through the off-side and manages to find the gap in a rather crowded outfield and sends the ball racing towards the boundary. FOUR!

On to the next over and this time it is Rahul who finds the boundary with a superb shot off Woakes' bowling. Leans back and expertly directs the ball through backward point. FOUR!

At the end of 5 overs, the Indian openers are going steady at 19-0.

Brydon Carse continues with the 6th over. Jaiswal on strike

FOUR! Flicked away behind the wicket, the ball goes fine and races away to the boundary behind the stumps.

FOUR! Half pitched and Jaiswal is quick to pounce on it... flicked through mid-wicket with some sublime timing.

FOUR! That's the third of the over. Short ball and Jaiswal pulls it on the on-side as the runs keep piling on....

A great over for India. 14 off it.

22:15

India look to extend lead vs ENG

India 11-0 (3 ovs) & 587 vs England 407| SCORECARD

Jaiswal and Rahul to open for India.

Woakes delivers the first over. Jaiswal manages a single off the very first ball bringing Rahul on strike. Following a series of dots, Rahul opens his account with a single off the very last delivery of the over.

Brydon Carse begins his spell at the other end. Rahul on strike.

FOUR! A sublime cover drive sends the ball racing through the off-side. A classy shot by Rahul!

Woakes returns at the other end with Jaiswal on strike.

Starts off with two dots before Jaiswal pulls a FOUR off the third ball. Short delivery and Jaiswal pulls it effortlessly over mid-wicket for a boundary.

At the end of 3 overs, India are 11-0

21:59

England succumb to Siraj's spell

England 407 (89.3 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

WICKET! A spectacular delivery by Siraj as he completed his cleanup of the England tail. Bashir stuck his leg out however the ball swerved sharply inward and crashed into the off-stump.

Siraj runs off in celebration as England are bowled out for 407 after 89 overs.

Bashir b Siraj 0 (2)

After enduring a massive 303-run partnership that brought England roaring back into the contest, the second new ball changed everything. Since its introduction, England have crumbled losing 5 wickets for just 34 runs. Before that, it was all England, with Jamie Smith and Harry Brook leading a remarkable counterattack.

Coming in at a precarious 84/5 after Stokes' dismissal two wickets in two balls Smith and Brook launched a stunning recovery. Their partnership was a perfect blend of aggression and composure, especially during the second session, where they punished loose deliveries but also showed due respect when needed.

Just when India seemed flat and out of ideas, the new ball sparked a turnaround. Akash Deep provided the breakthrough by bowling Brook, and from there the collapse was swift. Despite the flurry of wickets, Jamie Smith stood tall with a sensational innings the highest ever by an England wicketkeeper-batter.

At the end of it all, India still hold a significant 180-run lead, keeping them firmly in control.

21:49

Siraj picks up a fifer vs ENG

England 407-9 (89 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Akash Deep returns at the other end.

Starts off with three dot balls.

SIX! Jamie Smith goes down the ground and hammers the ball into the galleries! A huge hit, that!

FOUR! Smith smashes a boundary through extra cover. Akash can only watch as the ball races towards the ropes.

Siraj to continue at the other end.

WICKET!! Tongue departs as Siraj catches him plumb in front of the stumps. LBW! Umpire agrees and Tongue is forced to walk for a duck.

Siraj has picked up a fifer!

Tongue lbw b Siraj 0(2)

21:40

Siraj strikes as wickets tumble

England 402-8 (88 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Siraj strikes again. This time it is Brydon Carse who receives his marching orders. A full length delivery that swung inwards and hit firmly on the pads. The appeals went up instantly and the Umpire's finger went up in agreement. India's patience has finally paid dividends.

Brydon Carse lbw b Siraj 0(4)

21:35

Akashdeep strikes for India

England 396-7 (87 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Siraj returns at the other end. Can India capitalize on this breakthrough? Starts off with a dot and a single.

FOUR! Woakes gets off the mark with a spectacular cover drive. Beautifully struck through the off-side.

WICKET! India strike again through Akash deep! Woakes edges the ball to Karun Nair and departs for 5 runs.

Woakes c Karun Nair b Akash Deep 5(17) [4s-1]

England now at 395-7

21:10

Brook Departs after heroic effort

England 387-6 (83 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

WICKET! Akash Deep to Brook, bowled him!

The massive partnership is finally broken, and it's Akash Deep who delivers for India. His teammates swarm him in celebration. It was a quality delivery pitched outside off and jagged back in viciously. Brook shaped up to push, but the ball snuck past the inside edge and crashed into the off-stump. He played down the wrong line, and the sharp movement did the rest. Brook departs to a standing ovation and rightly so after a magnificent knock. A much-needed breakthrough for India after a mammoth 302-run partnership.

Brook b Akash Deep 158 (234)

21:04

300* Partnership comes up for ENG

England 387-5 (82 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

The new ball is in action now. Akash Deep to deliver the 81st over.

Starts off with a good length delivery. Dot ball.

There is a considerable bounce that both batters are having to navigate now.

Three runs come off the over. It is 379-5 after 81 overs.

Siraj returns at the other end. Will the new ball make a difference for India?

Starts off with a dot ball before Smith smashes a FOUR off the very next ball. So much for the new ball effect.

Smith flicks the fourth ball away for a two as the 300 partnership comes up for the England duo.

After 82 overs, England are 386-5

20:50

Brook brings up his 150 for England

England 376-5 (80 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Washington Sundar continues for India. We are underway with the final session of the day.

Starts off with a dot before conceding two singles off the next two balls.

The third ball is pitched up and Brook plays a reverse sweep and directs the ball to deep backward point for a two.

There's an appeal for an LBW decision. Sundar is adamant that he has got his man however the review shows that the ball was missing the stumps and India lose another review.

Jadeja to continue at the other end.

Starts off with a single before Brook smashes a FOUR off the very next ball. Hammered over deep mid-wicket.

A dot ball and three singles to close out the over by Jadeja. 6 runs come off it. England are now at 365-5.

Sundar continues at the other end. Starts off with two dots before Brook takes a single off the very next ball.

Three dots to close the over. England advance to 366-5.

Jadeja returns for the 78th over.

A single brings up his 150* for Harry Brook. A huge celebration goes around the stadium.

England are climbing their way back into the game. England trail by 212 runs.

20:17

England 355-5 (75 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Jadeja to bowl the final over before tea. Three runs come off it courtesy singles.

India finish the session wicketless and clueless. The pitch remains unresponsive, offering little to the bowlers. Still, India will take heart from the fact that they kept the scoring in check. The second new ball is just five overs away, and that's when India will hope to strike. The final session begins in 15 minutes.

20:12

England 355-5 (75 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Jadeja continues at the other end. Brook and Smith are comfortable taking on Jadeja in this spell.

Three singles come off the over as the duo keep rotating the strike with singles.

Sundar continues at the other end. India are trying all combinations against the duo however the pitch seems to offer no purchase at this stage. A single comes off the over.

Jadeja delivers the 73rd. Brook takes a single off the first ball. Jadeja responds with a series of dots to close out the over.

Sundar continues. Starts off with a single from Smith off the first delivery which is followed by a FOUR off the very next ball with a reverse-sweep by Brook.

Brook goes for yet another reverse sweep resulting in a two off the next ball.

FOUR! Brook hammers one outside leg and Sundar is stunned as the ball races to the boundary.

At the end of 74 overs, England are 352-5

19:58

250 partnership comes up for English duo

England 335-5 (70 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Mohammed Siraj is probably India's best bet at this stage for a breakthrough.

Two balls. Two dots. The third is a shorter one, directed to mid-on for a single by Brook.

Conditions have suddenly turned windy inside the stadium. Will there be some movement for the bowlers to take advantage of?

Siraj returns with three dots to close out the over.

At the other end Jadeja turns up - and delivers a sublime maiden over.

Washington Sundar replaces Siraj for the 70th. Starts off with a single off the first ball to Smith. The second is a fuller delivery, this time it is Brook who guides the ball to long-off with a driven shot.

A single off the last ball of the over to Brook brings up the 250 run stand between the England duo.

19:45

England 329-5 (67 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Mohammed Siraj continues.

Starts off with two dot balls. The third is a back of length delivery resulting in a single for Brook.

Three more singles come off the over as Siraj returns empty handed in this current spell.

Jadeja returns to the attack at the other end. Three quick-fire dots are followed by a single by Brook. Jadeja responds with two more dots to close out the over.

The batters seem to be pretty set at this stage and it will take a monumental effort (or a loss of concentration) to dismiss either of them, especially with a bowling lineup that is fast running out of ideas.

19:37

England 325-5 (65 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Mohammed Siraj is finally back into the attack for India. Can he get the break through?

Starts off with singles off the first two balls. The third delivery is pitched up, resulting in a dot.

Both batters pick up a single each. Smith brings up his 150* off 144 balls.

After 64 overs, England are 323-5.

Akash Deep continues at the other end.

Two singles and two dots come off the first four balls. There is some movement in the ball now and the batters are more cautious in their stroke-play.

Akash finishes off strongly with two more dots to close out the over. After 65 overs, England are at 325-5.

19:23

England 313-5 (62 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Akash Deep will get the first crack at the new-old ball.

Starts off with two dot balls before Brook clips the ball way for a single off the third delivery. Akash makes a deft return with two more dot balls before delivering a No Ball.

A single to close out the over.

Nitish at the other end to deliver Over 62.

Starts off well with two dot balls with two straight-ish deliveries.

FOUR! Smith picks the ball with impeccable timing and sends the ball racing towards extra-cover for a boundary.

FOUR! Two in a row! On the back-foot and pulled away by Smith towards deep mid wicket!

A single to close out the over. 9 runs come off it. England now at 313-5.

19:12

300 comes up for England

England 301-5 (60 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Nitish Reddy continues for India. Single off the first ball as Brook flicks the ball to deep backward point.

Reddy rallies back with a series of three dot balls before Jamie directs the ball towards mid-wicket, bringing up 300 runs on the board for England.

A single off the last ball brings England's score to 301-5 after 60 overs.

The umpire signals a change of ball. Will this be a change in India's fortunes this session?

19:00

England 297-5 (58 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Nitish is back to deliver the 56th. Starts off with a dot ball before Smith flicks the next one towards third man for a two.

Two more singles come off the over as England advance to 289-5. India are in dire need of a wicket at this stage as both batters are in control of the session. Will the new ball do the trick? We will have to wait and see.

Meanwhile, Prasidh continues his quest for an elusive wicket with figures of 0-71. In all honestly, after what was a disastrous first six overs, he has made a comeback of sorts. Brook starts off with a single off the first ball.

Prasidh rallies with a series of five dots to close out the over. After 57, England are 290-5.

Nitish continues at the other end.

FOUR! Brook executes a textbook cover drive and sends the ball racing down the ground and to the ropes! Excellently timed.

After 58 overs, England are 297-5.

18:46

200* partnership comes up for ENG

England 285-5 (55 Ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

India's bowling has been largely toothless since these two batters have been on the crease. Prasidh makes a mini-comeback of sort with a maiden over.

Nitish Kumar is now introduced at the other end.

FOUR! Just like that, Nitish gets the warmest of welcome from Smith. Outside off and the ball is flicked away behind the stumps and races to the boundary. A single off the next ball brings up the 200 partnership for the duo.

Reddy finishes with a string of dots. At the end of 54 overs, England are edging confidently onwards at 284-5.

Prasidh continues at the other end. A steady stream of five dot balls is finally disturbed by a single off the very last ball of the over by Smith.

After 55 overs, England are 285-5.

18:35

Brook scores remarkable ton vs IND

England 279-5 (52 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Sundar resumes at the other end. England seems to have taken the foot off the pedal at this stage as the batters look to hit the occasional bad ball. Five singles come off the over. Brook inches closer towards his ton after advancing to 97*.

Prasidh to deliver the 51st over. Starts off with a dot before Brook flicks the ball away to deep backward point for a single.

FOUR! There it is, a spectacular century for Brook. Short delivery outside off and directed expertly to the boundary.

Harry Brook 102* (137)

18:21

England 258-5 (49 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Both teams are back on the field post lunch. Washington Sundar will deliver the 48th over for India.

Starts off with a dot before Smith directs the ball towards cover for a three. Three singles come off the over. That's 6 off the first over back post lunch. England progress to 255-5.

Prasidh returns at the other end. Dot ball to start the over before a thick outside edge lands Smith with two runs. India has opted to have no fielders at the boundary, which could prove to be a risky strategy.

Luckily, Prasidh manages to keep a tight line and records four dots on the trot. After 49 overs, England are 258-5.

17:40

Smith records century against India

England 249-5 (47 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Jadeja delivers the 45th over.

FOUR! Outside off and Brook is quick to pounce on the ball and smash it through his favoured extra cover region. Nitish Kumar makes a horrific misfield on the boundary resulting in an agonizing boundary for the watching Indian fans.

Brook picks up a single off the final ball as 5 come off the over.

Washington continues at the other end. Both the batters are now well set and rotating the strike pretty quickly. Three singles come off the over as England progress to 239-5 after 46.

FOUR! FOUR! Two sublime shots by Jamie Smith to bring up a remarkable century off 80 balls! It seems like ages ago that Smith arrived on the crease with England in trouble and showed great courage and character to pull off this performance this morning.

Jamie Smith 102* (82 Balls)

Since June 2006, there have been 54 centuries scored in under 100 balls and only four had better control than Jamie Smith's 92.6% when he reached his hundred.

He's also the first England batter to score 100+ runs in a single session before lunch without being not out overnight.

At lunch, England trail by 338 runs.

17:24

England 235-5 (44 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Jadeja delivers the 43rd over. A single off the first ball is followed by three dots.

FOUR! Brook hammers the short ball wide of long-on and the ball races away to the ropes for a boundary. A single to close out the over. 5 off it.

Washington continues at the other end. England have a steady flow of runs at this stage and India seems to have run out of ideas. Both bowlers have had little or no impact as yet as both batter creep towards their respective tons. Three off the over.

After 44 overs, England are cruising along at 231-5.

17:17

England 223-5 (42 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Washington delivers the 40th over. This time it is a much better one from India's perspective as the batters are restricted to only two runs. Prasidh's spell has resulted in 50 runs off 5 overs, an average of 10 runs per over. India need to get control of the match by taking a wicket or two soon.

India has switched to an all-spin attack as Jadeja continues at the other end. Jadeja keeps it tight with a two-run over including four dots.

Washington returns at the other end.

FOUR! Smith enters into the 90s with a superbly timed shot to extra-cover. There's a fielder there although he cannot make it in time as the ball crashes into the ropes.

Two more singles come off the over. At the end of 42, England are 223-5

17:06

England 198-5 (38 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Prasidh's nightmare continues with yet another poor over resulting in Smith smashing him all over the park. While three of the shots are fielded well near the ropes, the final delivery of the over is hammered towards mid-on and races to the boundary.

Jadeja continues at the other end. Gill takes a hit on the head after Brook edges the ball towards first slip. Three dot balls are followed by yet another sublime FOUR by Brook who keeps the scoreboard ticking for England.

Washington Sundar is introduced into the attack. The welcome is anything but warm as Smith smashes back to back FOURs off the first two deliveries through extra cover. A two comes off the very next ball as Smith directs the ball towards third man.

At the end of 38 overs, England are racing along to 198-5.

16:52

England 175-5 (35 Ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Fifty comes up for Jamie Smith with a single off Jadeja's over. It is a fine innings under pressure when the England team needed it the most. A remarkable 43 ball fifty despite all of the pressure.

Prasidh returns to deliver the 34th over. Get's off to a horrible start as his short-pitched delivery is smashed for SIX by Smith! Two more singles and a double off the remaining deliveries.

Jadeja continues at the other end for India. Restricts England to two singles off the entire over. At the end of 35 overs, England are 175-5

16:40

England 160-5 (32 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

England's best over of the morning so far.

After a dot ball to start the over, Smith unleashes a flurry of aggressive strokesfirst swiveling into a controlled pull for four, then hammering a six over deep square despite a newly positioned boundary fielder, and finally punching another short ball through mid-on and mid-wicket for four. His timing, confidence, and decisiveness left the bowler and fielders with no answers.

Smith is not done yet as he hammers two more fours of the remaining two deliveries of the over.

Prasidh shakes his head in disbelief following the end of the over. 23 runs off it as the players halt for a drinks break.

16:33

England 147-5 (31.3 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Prasidh returns to deliver the 30th over. Manages a couple of close calls as the ball zips inches away from Smith's bat and a possible dismissal. It's a tight over as only two come off it.

Siraj returns at the other end. He's already on fire at 3-25 this morning. Starts off with a couple of dot balls before Brook unleashes a beautiful cover drive that races towards the boundary. FOUR! A sublime shot that also brings up the 50 partnership between Brook and Smith.

Five off the over. England advance to 137-5.

16:22

Fifty comes up for Brook

England 130-5 (29 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

First change of the day, Prasidh Krishna coming on for Siraj. Smith pulled from outside off through midwicket for one. Brook blocks it. Defends the next two. Smashes a boundary now. Backs it with a single. Smith ends the over with a single towards deep backward point.

7 came of fit after 28 overs England are 123-5.

Change of ends for Siraj. Just one slip for him for now. Smith flicks it towards midwicket for a single. Brook leaves it. Siraj oversteps, no ball called. He cuts the next towards leg side. Brook thumps the drive to the left of cover, will get three runs, excellent running between the wickets.

With that fifty comes up for Brook off 73 balls. Smith cuts towards point for a single. Brook blocks it. Will get a single to end the over.

7 came off it, after 29 overs England are 130-5.

16:11

Siraj on fire! England in big trouble

Mohammed Siraj celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Joe Root.

England 116-5 (27 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Brook likes to keep the runs coming along and India's strategy against him will be clear -- to just dry up the boundaries.

Akash Deep bowling a lot of loose deliveries. Once again he bowls a wide-half-volley which Smith crashes through the covers for a four and flicks the next to deep midwicket for one.

Smith and Brook have raced along, putting on 32 from 32 balls, but India will be aware they need just another wicket to get among England's lower order.

For England, they need a huge partnership from their last wicket pairing as they trail India by 471 runs. Even avoiding the follow-on looks like a distant dream at the moment.

16:02

Siraj dismisses Root and Stokes

Mohammed Siraj

England 108-5 (25 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Akash Deep continues as Brook clips the first ball off his pads for a single. The pacer does well to bowl a tight over, five dots in a row to Smith.

Siraj bowls a half-volley right in the slot, as Brook plays a handsome drive through the covers for a four. He taps the fourth ball into the leg side for a single.

Smith nudges the next to fine leg for one before Brook glances the last ball fine off his pads for a four.

In the next over, Smith hits Akash Deep for a single to bring up England's 100, in the 25th over.

Brook plays a loose shot, throwing his bat at one away from the stumps, to be beaten on the outside edge.

He clips the fourth ball for a single and before Smith pulls the fifth ball for a boundary and swats the last ball in the same region for three more.

15:50

Siraj dismisses Root and Stokes

England 88-5 (22 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Akash Deep opens the bowling on the third day and he is off to an erratic start. He starts with a no-ball as he oversteps as Root defends followed by another no-ball a delivery later.

Akash Deep gets some away movement to beat Root on the outside edge before he keeps out the next two balls.

The fifth ball is overpitched as Root plays a nice flick in the gap at midwicket for a boundary to make a confident start to the day.

Mohammed Siraj from the other end. A full delivery drifting on the pads is flicked behind square by Harry Brook for his first runs of the day. Siraj strikes an early important blow early on Day 3 as Root is caught down the leg side for 22.

Root tried to glance it fine but got a thin edge and Pant took a good catch lunges to his left. Root walks back without taking the review as he walks back disappointed.

Another huge blow by Siraj off the next delivery as he gets England captain Ben Stokes caught behind for a first-ball duck.

A beauty from Siraj as he gets the short ball to rise alarmingly and Stokes pushing away from the body gets the edge to be dismissed for a first-ball duck.

England reeling on 84/5 in the 22nd over.

Jamie Smith avoids the hat-trick as he plays a cracking straight drive for for a boundary to get off the mark.

15:32

Dominant India eye early wickets

England 77-3 (20 ovs) vs India 587 | SCORECARD

Welcome to the coverage of Day 3 of the second Test between England and India in Birmingham on Friday.

India will aim to extend their domination and target early wickets on the third day at Edgbaston.

England stumbled to 77/3 to trail India by 510 runs on Day 2 after skipper Shubman Gill scored a record-breaking 269 and their seamers struck early to put the tourists in a commanding position.

India were charged up when Akash Deep picked up two wickets in two balls before Mohammed Siraj also got in on the act to clean up England's top order and leave them tottering at 25/3 on what had been a good batting wicket.

Ben Duckett nicked a ball to third slip where Gill took a smart diving catch before Ollie Pope fell the very next delivery for a duck when Deep drew an edge and the ball flew to KL Rahul in the slips. Dropped catches had cost India the first test at Headingley but this time they stuck as Siraj drew an edge from Zak Crawley to find Karun Nair at first slip.

Harry Brook (30) survived a review for lbw thanks to the umpire's call but he and Joe Root (18) absorbed the pressure to see out the day with an unbeaten 52-run partnership.

Gill stole the show on the second day as he became the first Indian to score more than 250 outside the Indian subcontinent, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record of 241, while he also recorded the highest score by an India captain when he went past Virat Kohli's 254.

Gill had hardly put a foot wrong over the first two days of the test but he briefly lost his concentration after tea when he tried to dispatch a short ball from Josh Tongue, only to find Pope at square leg. But the Edgbaston crowd rose to their feet to salute the captain's knock as he walked back to the pavilion, his job done after India found themselves reeling at 211/5 on day one.

Having resuming on an overnight score of 310/5, Jadeja and Gill had built a 203-run stand before the all-rounder fell to a Tongue bouncer but Gill looked completely at ease on a flat track that offered precious little assistance.

Gill made his trademark bow once again after becoming the first India skipper to score a double-hundred in England and soon broke Sunil Gavaskar's 46-year-old record for the highest score by an Indian in England (221 in 1979).

2nd TEST Updates: India lead by 244 runs on Day 3

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