The India vs England 2nd Test at Edgbaston has entered Day 2, and the visitors have started the morning session confidently, building on their overnight score of 310/5. By 88.4 overs, India has reached 329/5, courtesy of an unbeaten 123 from Captain Shubman Gill and a gritty fifty from all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.

This 6th wicket partnership, now worth 119 runs off 27.8 overs, has been crucial in stabilising the innings and setting a firm foundation for a possible 400+ first innings total.

Shubman Gill Anchors the Innings

Shubman Gill, who resumed the day on 114*, has now reached 123 off 228 balls, laced with 13 boundaries. His strike rate of 53.94 reflects a composed and responsible knock, especially after India lost five wickets for 211 by the 62nd over on Day 1. Battling leg cramps and a renewed pace attack, Gill has not only shown technical solidity but leadership with the bat.

Gill’s innings has been marked by calculated risks, efficient running, and an ability to rotate strike. He brought up his century in dramatic fashion on Day 1, with two consecutive boundaries before the second new ball was taken.

Ravindra Jadeja Hits 50, Plays Second Fiddle Brilliantly

Ravindra Jadeja, India’s reliable all-rounder, has also stood tall under pressure. Starting cautiously, Jadeja has now reached 50 runs off 80 balls, including six crisp boundaries, at a strike rate of 62.50.

His footwork against spin, judgment outside off, and ability to defend stoutly while cashing in on loose deliveries have provided India with much-needed depth after the top-order failed to convert starts.

This 100+ stand between the pair has not only frustrated the England bowlers but also pushed India into a position of strength.

India's Scorecard Snapshot (As of 88.4 Overs, Day 2)

• Current Partnership: 119 runs (27.8 overs)

• Last Wicket: KL Rahul – 1 (6 balls), caught behind off Chris Woakes at 211/5

• India’s Total: 329/5 (88.4 overs)

• Run Rate: 3.71

England’s Bowling Effort

England’s bowlers, particularly Chris Woakes and Ben Stokes, started well but have found it tough to penetrate the Gill-Jadeja wall.

England had chosen to field first after winning the toss, expecting early movement. While they got breakthroughs on Day 1, the inability to pick up wickets early on Day 2 is hurting their momentum.

Strategic Outlook: India Eyes 400-Plus

With 329 already on the board and both set batsmen at the crease, India will now look to:

• Push the score past 400 before lunch, putting England under scoreboard pressure

• Use the extra batting depth to bat long and force England into the field for extended periods

• Give their bowlers enough cushion to attack aggressively when it’s their turn

Shubman Gill, already into his fourth Test century, might eye a double hundred, while Jadeja would want to convert this fifty into a three-figure score as well.

England’s Dilemma

Despite taking the second new ball before stumps on Day 1, England haven’t extracted enough from it. The pitch at Edgbaston seems to have eased up, offering less lateral movement. Unless a wicket falls soon, India could run away with this innings, possibly making England bat under pressure.

They may bring in short-ball tactics or changes in field placements to break the rhythm. Spinner Jack Leach may also need to bowl a longer spell post-lunch.

Conclusion: India in Control, England Searching for Answers

As play continues on Day 2 of the second Test, the match has swung in India’s favour. From 211/5 to 329/5, the visitors have wrested control thanks to a mature partnership between Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja.

While the 400-run mark is within reach, England will be desperate for a breakthrough to avoid conceding a match-defining first-innings total. The battle continues — and with it, the narrative of a classic Test match builds further.

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