Edgbaston, July 6 – Team India achieved a historic victory over England in the second Test match, winning by a massive 336 runs. This is India’s first-ever Test win at Edgbaston and their biggest overseas victory by runs.
With this win, the five-match Test series is now level at 1–1.
Shubman Gill Leads with Record-Breaking 430 Runs
Stand-in captain Shubman Gill was the star of the match, scoring 269 runs in the first innings and 161 in the second, making a total of 430 runs in the match. This is the most by any Indian batter in a single Test.
His performance helped India post a first-innings total of 489 and set England a target of 590 in the second innings. Gill’s consistency, patience, and technique stood out as he dominated both pace and spin, playing one of the finest away Test knocks in recent memory.
Akash Deep Shines with 10 Wickets Haul
With Jasprit Bumrah rested, Akash Deep stepped up as the lead pacer and impressed with a 10-wicket match haul, including 6 wickets in the second innings. He played a major role in bowling England out for 212 and 253 in their two innings.
This was only Akash Deep’s second Test match. His rhythm, control, and ability to swing the ball both ways troubled every English batter. His emergence adds yet another name to India’s growing pace arsenal.
Mohammed Siraj’s Key Support In This Win
Mohammed Siraj also impressed with 4 wickets in the match, offering excellent support and building pressure with tight spells. His energy and accuracy gave India the balance they needed in the pace department.
While he didn’t dominate the scoreboard like Akash Deep, Siraj’s control and attacking mindset created opportunities and ensured England never settled at the crease.
Middle Order Contributions
Though Gill’s double innings stole the spotlight, the support from the middle order was crucial. Rishabh Pant’s quickfire 87 in the first innings added much-needed momentum. Sarfaraz Khan’s composed 62 in the second innings gave India the cushion to declare early and press for a win.
India’s batting depth and confidence allowed them to dictate the pace of the match.
England’s Top Performers
Despite the loss, a few England players showed fight. Former captain Joe Root was the standout with the bat, scoring a solid 74 in the second innings. His calm approach tried to steady the innings, though wickets kept falling at the other end.
Ollie Pope also contributed 56 runs in the first innings, playing some confident strokes before falling to Akash Deep.
In the bowling department, Chris Woakes bowled with discipline and claimed key wickets in the first innings. While England’s bowling lacked bite overall, Woakes provided brief resistance.
Match Summary
India 1st Innings: 489 all out
- Shubman Gill: 269
- Rishabh Pant: 87
England 1st Innings: 212 all out
- Ollie Pope: 56
- Akash Deep: 4 wickets
India 2nd Innings: 312/6 declared
- Shubman Gill: 161
- Sarfaraz Khan: 62
England 2nd Innings: 253 all out
- Joe Root: 74
- Akash Deep: 6 wickets
Result: India won by 336 runs
Player of the Match: Shubman Gill (India) – 269 & 161 runs
Reactions and Records
- This is India’s first Test win at Edgbaston.
- It is their largest overseas win by runs, surpassing the previous record of 318 against West Indies in 2019.
- Shubman Gill’s 430 runs set a new Indian record for most runs in a Test match.
- Akash Deep’s 10-wicket haul was crucial in both innings.
- Mohammed Siraj’s disciplined bowling added crucial breakthroughs.
Experts have praised India’s performance, with many calling it one of their most dominant overseas Test wins in recent history. Social media was flooded with praise for the young players, with fans and former cricketers calling this a “new era” for Indian Test cricket.
Series Outlook
The third Test will be played at Headingley, Leeds. With momentum now in India’s favor, both teams are expected to make key tactical decisions for the remainder of the series.
India’s confidence is high, and with players like Gill, Akash Deep, and Siraj in form, the team looks well-balanced and dangerous. England will have to regroup quickly to avoid falling behind in the series.