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India Dominates Day 2 of 1st Test with Gill and Pant Centuries
England, June 21, 2025 – India strengthened their hold on the first Test against England at Headingley, building on centuries from Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. By lunch on Day 2, India reached 454/7, with Rishabh Pant’s century adding to their lead. Here’s how the day unfolded.
Day 2 Action
India’s batsmen shone:
- Gill, unbeaten on 127 at the start, guided India with calm authority.
- Pant smashed 128 off 146 balls, including a six to reach his ton.
- England’s bowlers struggled to break through on a sunny pitch.
- A fan said, “Gill and Pant are running the show.”
The visitors stayed in control.
Key Moments
Big plays stood out:
- Pant’s century came fast, attacking England’s pacers like Chris Woakes.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 101 from Day 1 set the tone, with Gill adding 138 runs alongside Pant.
- England’s Ben Stokes took wickets but couldn’t stop the runs.
- An X post read, “India’s batsmen are too good for England today.”
The scoreboard kept moving.
England’s Challenge
The hosts faced trouble:
- Bowlers like Brydon Carse and Shoaib Bashir found little help from the pitch.
- Stokes tried unusual field placements, but India kept scoring.
- A spectator noted, “England look lost without swing.”
The pressure is on.
What’s Ahead
Day 3 looms large:
- India aim to push past 500, with Gill and others still batting.
- England need early wickets when play resumes after lunch.
- An X user wrote, “Can Stokes pull off a miracle for England?”
The game is India’s to lose.
Fan Buzz
The crowd is talking:
- Indian fans cheered Gill’s captaincy and Pant’s fearless shots.
- England supporters hope for a comeback with the new ball.
- A young fan said, “Gill and Pant are my new heroes.”
The excitement is high.
