Shubman Gill has created history in the second Test against England. Gill scored a historic double century in the first innings. After this, Gill scored a tremendous century in the second innings. During this, he broke Brian Lara's record of 400 runs in a match. Gill scored 430 runs in both innings combined. At the same time, Brian Lara also scored 400 runs in a single match. Although this legendary player scored these runs in a single innings, he did not get a chance to play in the second innings.
Gill left Lara-Sangakkara behind, created history
Gill scored 430 runs in both innings combined, during this time Gill also left behind West Indies' legendary player Brian Lara and Sri Lanka's legendary player Kumar Sangakkara in terms of scoring the most runs in a Test match. Lara scored 400 runs in a single innings against england in a Test. He did not get a chance to play in the second innings. Sangakkara scored 424 runs in a Test. Gill has come second in this list with 430 runs. Graham Gooch holds the record for scoring the most runs in a Test. Gooch scored 456 runs in a single Test against India.
Gill scored a brilliant double century in the first innings. Gill played an innings of 269 runs. Gill hit 30 fours and three sixes during this innings. After this, Gill played a tremendous innings in the second innings. Gill played an ODI innings in Test cricket. The indian captain batted at a strike rate of almost 100 in the second innings. Gill played an innings of 161 runs in 162 balls. Gill hit 13 fours and 8 sixes during this innings.
India ready to create history at Edgbaston
The indian team has never won a Test match at Edgbaston so far. The indian team now has a chance to create history. Team india has given england a huge target of 608 runs. It will not be easy for england to achieve this target.
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