Rohit Sharma (102*) and Shubman Gill (101*) both scored their second centuries of the series, propelling India into the lead on day two of the fifth Test against England in Dharamsala. In a high-paced morning session, India scored 129 runs without losing a wicket. Rohit and Gill attacked aggressively, putting pressure on England's bowlers with their fearless strokes. They maintained a scoring rate of over 5 runs per over for most of the session, with Rohit dominating against Mark Wood and Gill showcasing his trademark back foot strokes. Despite a few close calls, both batsmen played flawlessly. The pitch seemed easier to bat on compared to yesterday, favoring the Indian batsmen. With their centuries secured, Rohit and Gill aim to extend India's lead and ensure they only bat once in the game. England faces an uphill battle unless they can turn things around in the next two sessions.
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