Shubman Gill’s dream run in the England series hit a brief pause on Day 4 at Lord’s, but not without drama. As he walked in to bat with India at 44/3, England’s Ben Duckett took a jab that quickly turned into a turning point.
Just after Gill took his stance, Duckett, fielding at backward point, muttered, “600 runs and he is done for this series. 600 runs is enough for this fella.” The stump mic caught the comment clearly, and social media lit up with reactions.
Only a few deliveries later, Brydon Carse bowled a sharp nip-backer that trapped Gill plumb in front. The Indian skipper reviewed the decision, but three reds ended his stay at the crease. He departed for just 6, giving England a rare upper hand on a day dominated by India.
Despite Low Score, Gill Breaks Historic Record
Though Gill’s knock was short-lived, he reached a major milestone in this Test. His 613 runs in the series have now surpassed Rahul Dravid’s 602 in 2002 and Virat Kohli’s 593 in 2018, making him the highest Indian scorer in a Test series in England.
Here’s a quick look at his record-breaking series so far:
| Match | Venue | Innings | Runs | 100s | 50s | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Headingley | 2 | 102 | 1 | 0 | 102 |
| 2nd Test | Birmingham | 2 | 430 | 1 | 2 | 211 |
| 3rd Test | Lord’s | 2 | 75, 6 | 0 | 1 | 75 |
| Total | – | 6 | 613 | 2 | 3 | 211 |
Earlier in the match, tensions between India and England had already risen. Gill had a heated exchange with Zak Crawley over time-wasting tactics. Duckett’s sledge on Day 4 seemed like a continuation of that rivalry, and this time, it worked in England’s favor.
India Eye Win After Sundar’s 4-Wicket Haul
England’s batting crumbled in the second innings despite a solid hundred from Joe Root. Washington Sundar picked up 4 for 22 to keep England to a modest total. India ended the day at 58/4, with KL Rahul unbeaten on 33.
With just over 135 runs left to chase on Day 5, India have the upper hand. If they secure the win, it will give them a 2-1 lead in what has been a thrilling Test series.
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