🇮🇳 India Breach the Edgbaston Fortress: Historic Test Win by 336 Runs
Birmingham, July 6, 2025:
After 58 years and several heartbreaks, India have finally conquered Edgbaston. With a crushing 336-run victory over England in the second Test, Shubman Gill’s men not only rewrote history but also leveled the series 1-1 in emphatic fashion.
This was India’s first-ever Test win at Edgbaston, and it came on the back of stellar performances across all five days — most notably by Shubman Gill with the bat and Akash Deep, who bagged a memorable 10-wicket match haul, including a six-for on Day 5.
🔥 Day 5: India Seal Glory
Despite a rain delay, India were ruthless in their pursuit of victory. Akash Deep struck early, removing Ollie Pope and Harry Brook in a fiery opening burst. Just before lunch, Washington Sundar landed a killer blow by dismissing Ben Stokes, reducing England to 153/6.
Post-lunch, England showed brief resistance through Jamie Smith, but once he fell for 88, the innings unraveled. Akash Deep claimed the final wicket, ending with figures of 6/68 in the second innings and 10 wickets overall, guiding India to a massive 336-run win.
🧠 Tactical Brilliance: India’s Masterclass
India’s bowling unit outclassed England tactically. While England’s pacers stuck to ineffective short lengths, India’s quicks — Akash Deep, Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna — bowled full and straight, extracting reverse swing and constantly attacking the stumps.
India’s slip fielding, much criticized after the Headingley Test, was top-notch at Edgbaston, with catches sticking and pressure mounting from ball one.
🏏 Match Summary at a Glance
| Teams | Score |
|---|---|
| India 1st Innings | 587 all out |
| England 1st Innings | 407 all out |
| India 2nd Innings | 427/6 declared |
| England 2nd Innings | 271 all out |
| Result | India won by 336 runs |
💯 Gill’s Batting Brilliance
Captain Shubman Gill played the innings of his life. His majestic 269 in the first innings and 161 in the second totaled 430 runs, the second-highest match aggregate in Test history and the most by any Indian.
With support from Jadeja, Pant, and Sundar, India posted back-to-back 500+ scores — a first for them in England.
🗣️ What They Said
🏆 Player of the Match – Shubman Gill
“We knew if we put 400+ on the board, our bowlers would do the rest. Akash Deep was sensational. Everyone executed the plans we discussed after Headingley. This win means everything.”
🇬🇧 England Captain – Ben Stokes
“Being 84/5 in the first innings cost us. Credit to India — they were relentless. Jamie Smith was a bright spot, but our top order must step up.”
👥 Playing XIs
India: Jaiswal, Rahul, Nair, Gill (c), Pant (wk), Nitish Reddy, Jadeja, Sundar, Akash Deep, Siraj, Krishna
England: Crawley, Duckett, Pope, Root, Brook, Stokes (c), Smith (wk), Woakes, Carse, Tongue, Bashir
📅 What’s Next?
The third Test begins at Lord’s on July 11. India will welcome back Jasprit Bumrah, while England are likely to be boosted by the return of Jofra Archer. With only a three-day turnaround, fatigue will be a key factor for both sides.
📌 Key Highlights Recap:
- Shubman Gill scores 430 runs across two innings
- Akash Deep bags 10 wickets in his Edgbaston debut
- England’s openers score just 44 runs combined
- Jamie Smith & Brook stitch a record 303-run stand
- India register largest-ever overseas Test win by runs (336)
🏁 Final Word
India’s 336-run demolition of England at Edgbaston wasn’t just a win — it was a statement. A new era under Gill’s captaincy is dawning, and this Test will be remembered as the moment India turned scars into milestones.