India maintains a substantial lead over England, with Gill scoring another century, putting them ahead by 484 runs.
In a thrilling turn of events at Edgbaston, Shubman Gill continued his impressive form, scoring an unbeaten century in the second test against England. His knock, which extended his total runs to an astonishing 344, surpassed Sunil Gavaskar's record of 344 runs in a single test against the West Indies in 1971. Gill's century, coupled with a 68-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja, took India's total to 304-4.
Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant, who survived a dropped catch on 10 runs, responded with a flurry of fours and another six, contributing 65 runs before being dismissed. His partnership with Gill reached 100 runs in just 89 balls, with Pant hitting another six to take India's lead past 400.
KL Rahul scored 55 runs before being dismissed by Josh Tongue, while Tongue's success was short-lived as Pant responded with a boundary and a six in his first few deliveries at the crease. Karun Nair was caught behind off Brydon Carse's bowling in the first session.
England, who won the first test by chasing down 371 runs, now face a challenging task of chasing a fourth-innings target of over 400 for victory. Achieving such a feat is a rare occurrence in test history, with only four teams managing to do so: West Indies, South Africa, Australia, and India.
The West Indies hold the record for the highest ever fourth-innings chase in Test cricket, having chased 418/7 against Australia in 2003. South Africa followed suit in December 2008 at the WACA, Perth, chasing 414/4 against Australia. Australia's "Invincibles" achieved a landmark successful chase at Headingley in 1948, chasing 404/3. India joined this elite club in April 1976, chasing 403 runs against the West Indies at Port of Spain.
These four chases stand out as monumental achievements in Test cricket history, given the difficulty of chasing such huge totals in the fourth innings under often deteriorated pitch conditions. As the test match continues, India will aim to extend their lead and put England under even more pressure in their quest to chase down this daunting target.
Sports enthusiasts around the world are eagerly watching the second test match between India and England, as Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant are making historic runs, attempting to reach a target that has only been achieved by four other teams in test history. England faces a challenging task of chasing a fourth-innings target of over 400, a daunting prospect in sports that has eluded many teams in the past.
