India Win Over England by 336 Runs in Historic Edgbaston Test Win

India Win Over England by 336 Runs

A Landmark Moment for Indian Cricket

July 2025 will be etched in the hearts of Indian cricket fans forever, as Team India finally conquered the Edgbaston fortress in Edgbston. After 58 years of attempts, nine matches, and countless close encounters, India registered their first ever Test victory at Edgbaston, dismantling England by a massive 336 run margin in the second Test of the ongoing series.

Buoyed by the loss in the opening Test, India came back with force, dismantling England’s batting and dominating with the bat himself in Shubman Gill, and pace newcomer Akash Deep. This was a statement of intent, resilience, and sheer class.

Let’s relive every session of this thrilling contest that gave India not just history, but hope and momentum moving into the decisive third Test.

1st Innings – India’s Batting: Gill’s Record Run Feast

Batting first, India posted a massive 587 in their first innings, built on:

Shubman Gill: 269 (387 balls; highest innings by an Indian captain in England)
Ravindra Jadeja: 89—crucial 203-run partnership with Gill
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 87
Washington Sundar: 42

Gill’s innings also broke a 46-year-old record, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar’s 221 from 1979

England Bowling (1st Innings)

Considering the scoreboard, England’s bowlers struggled:

Chris Woakes: 2/81
Shoaib Bashir: 3/167
Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue occasionally made breakthroughs, but India’s total remained dominant

1st Innings – England’s Batting: Deep & Siraj Strike

England replied with 407, falling 180 runs short of parity.

Jamie Smith: 184*—an innings of grit
Harry Brook: 158
Akash Deep (debut): 4/88—struck key blows
Mohammed Siraj: 6/70

2nd Innings – India’s Batting: Gill’s Unmatched Dominance

India’s second innings yielded 427/6 declared, setting a colossal final target of 608.

Shubman Gill: 161—from 162 balls
Rishabh Pant: 65
Jadeja: 69*
KL Rahul : 55

Gill became the first-ever Test player to score a double-century and a 150 in the same match , bringing his total to 430 match runs, second only to Graham Gooch.

2nd Innings – England’s Batting Collapse

Chasing 608, England folded for 271, handing India a 336-run victory.

Bowling impact from India:

Akash Deep: 6/99—rounded off a 10-wicket match haul
Mohammed Siraj: continued his consistency
Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna, Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with regular wickets

Shubman Gill – Captain & Run Machine

Gill emerged as the Player of the Match, amassing an astonishing 430 runs and crafting innings of 269 & 161. His mastery included elegant stroke play, relentless concentration, and unshakable self-belief.

His batting performance marks a historic moment for India on English soil.

Akash Deep – Pace Prodigy Debut

Akash Deep delivered a dream debut with a 10-wicket haul—4/88 and 6/99. His seam bowling, swing, control, and wicket-taking ability dismantled England’s lineup.

This kind of performance signals India’s depth and the arrival of a potent pace threat.

Captain Speeches – On the Victory Stage

Shubman Gill (India):
“This is an incredible moment for us—first-ever win at Edgbaston and by such a margin. Akash Deep was phenomenal, and every bowler contributed. Personally, as captain, to perform with the bat means a lot. Now, we shift focus to Lord’s.”

Ben Stokes (England):
“Credit to India—they outplayed us in every department, and the toss decision backfired badly. We need to regroup and improve before the third Test. The series is alive.”

Final Word – Eyes on Lord’s

India’s first-ever win at Edgbaston—by 336 runs—levels the five-match series 1‑1. Heading into the third Test at Lord’s on July 10, the visitors hold momentum, while England seek redemption.

Fans can expect an electrifying decider. With Gill in form and with Deep in the attack, India has sent a strong message. Will Lord’s swing the pendulum? Stay tuned.

FAQ – Edgbaston Special

Q1: Was this India’s first win at Edgbaston?
Yes—after nine previous Tests and 58 years, India registered their maiden victory at Edgbaston.

Q2: Who was Player of the Match?
Shubman Gill, thanks to his 269 and 161 across innings—total 430 runs.

Q3: How many wickets did Akash Deep take?
He claimed 10 wickets—4/88 in the first innings and 6/99 in the second .

Q4: What was the final match result?
India beat England by 336 runs (IND: 587 & 427/6d; ENG: 407 & 271).

Q5: What’s the series score?
The series is now tied 1‑1 with three Tests remaining.

Q6: When and where is Test 3?
Starts July 10, 2025, at Lord’s, London, the stage where the series could be decided.

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