IND vs ENG: 'We got India declaring before GTA 6' - Memes break internet after England asked to chase 608
India's dominance in the second Test against England has not only left fans in awe but also lit up the internet with a fresh wave of memes.
After
Shubman Gill
's explosive 161 and key contributions from KL Rahul (55),
Rishabh Pant
(65), and
Ravindra Jadeja
(69 not out), India declared at a mammoth 427/6 in their second innings, setting England a target of 608 runs to win.
While the on-field performance was nothing short of ruthless, social media had its own celebration.
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As soon as the declaration came, fans joked, 'We got India declaring before GTA 6,' referencing the much-anticipated video game whose release has been years in the making.
The internet quickly turned the scoreboard into a meme-fest.
Shubman Gill, who smashed 269 in the first innings, continued his dream run with a whirlwind 161 off 162 balls, including 13 fours and 8 towering sixes.
His aggressive partnership with Pant, who scored 65 off just 58 deliveries, left the England bowlers demoralised.
Later, Jadeja joined the carnage with a composed unbeaten 69, forging a 175-run stand with his captain to put the game well out of England's reach.
Resuming Day 4 at 64/1, India lost Rahul and Karun Nair early but shifted gears swiftly. By the time the declaration came, India had not only stamped their authority but also entertained fans both on and off the field.
With a record target looming and two days left, England now face the monumental task of surviving — or the even more unlikely one of chasing down 608. Either way, the internet is ready.
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