IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill, the young Indian batsman, showcased his class by securing a third Test century on Day 3 of the second match against England in Visakhapatnam. The sensational batter faced criticism for his struggles in the red-ball format as the batter failed to perform on crucial occasions. However, Gill rose to the occasion when the top-order faltered in the second innings.A determined and composed knock acknowledged by the Vizag crowd 👏👏Well played Shubman Gill 🙌Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/X85JZGt0EV#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @ShubmanGill | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/9GkHZt4pzS— BCCI (@BCCI) February 4, 2024Gill came to the crease after the early dismissal of Rohit Sharma (13) on Day 3. The pressure intensified as James Anderson removed Yashasvi Jaiswal, the double-centurion from the previous innings. Gill played cautiously against Anderson while he survived a close call of LBW call was overturned due to an inside edge. Another scare followed, but the umpires decision favored the young batter.A cautious start against James AndersonAfter the cautions start, he showcased aggression by hitting a straight six off Shoaib Bashir and deftly using his footwork against spinners. Gill took calculated risks as he stepped out to leggie Rehan Ahmed for a boundary and followed it up with a cover drive to reach his half-century.6⃣,4⃣,4⃣Shubman Gill accelerates against Rehan Ahmed and moves into the 80s 💥💥Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/X85JZGt0EV#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @ShubmanGill | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/n14idRE73B— BCCI (@BCCI) February 4, 2024Aggressive stance during second sessionSwitching gears seamlessly, Gill reached the fifty-run mark in just sixty deliveries, visibly relieved after facing criticism for his recent Test scores. Before this inning, Gills career average had dropped below 30, and his last fifty-plus score occurred in March 2023 against Australia. In the 12 innings since then, his highest score was 34.1⃣0⃣4⃣ Runs1⃣4⃣7⃣ Balls1⃣1⃣ Fours2⃣ SixesThat was one fine knock from Shubman Gill! 👏 👏Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/X85JZGt0EV #TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/YlzDM8vwjb— BCCI (@BCCI) February 4, 2024After Lunch, Gill adjusted his approach, adopting a more composed stance following the losses of Shreyas Iyer (29) and Rajat Patidar (9) in the first session. Along with Axar Patel, he focused on rotating the strike before launching an aggressive onslaught against Rehan Ahmed in the 41st over.India on top Gills positive intent was evident as he hit a six and two consecutive boundaries off the leg-spinner, signaling his determination to take charge against the England bowling attack. The 24-year-old reached the century mark in the 52nd over, facing 132 deliveries in the innings. He was dismissed by Shoaib Bashir on a score of 104. The brilliant ton by the young batter has put India in a commanding position. At the time of tea, India had scored 227/6 in 64 overs and took the lead of 370 runs.
