Post the tea break, Jaiswal was dismissed for a well-made 101, but India’s momentum continued. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant joined Gill at the crease, and the two combined for a vital fifty-run stand that carried India past the 300-run mark
Gill’s knock marked his sixth Test century for India. Playing in his 33rd match and 60th innings, the 25-year-old right-hander is on the verge of reaching the 2,000-run milestone in the format. He entered the match with 1,893 Test runs and has now strengthened his credentials with another masterclass in red-ball cricket
In addition to his six centuries, Gill has registered seven half-centuries. His record against England continues to flourish, across 11 matches and 19 innings, he has amassed over 675 runs at an average exceeding 42. This innings marked his third century and sixth 50-plus score against the Three Lions
Gill also achieved a significant personal milestone as captain. According to Cricbuzz, he has become the ninth Indian captain to register a 50-plus score in his maiden Test innings as skipper. At 25 years and 285 days old, he is the youngest among them to do so
This century was also Gill’s second in overseas Tests played in the home country of the opposition. He has now crossed 740 runs in away Tests and has surpassed 600 runs in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). Notably, this was Gill’s first century in SENA conditions
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