Historic Victory at Edgbaston
On July 6, 2025, India made cricket history by securing their first-ever Test win at Edgbaston, defeating England by a staggering 336 runs. Under the leadership of 25‑year‑old captain Shubman Gill, this triumph marked India’s largest away Test margin ever 2.
Gill’s Record‑Breaking Double Innings
Gill amassed a total of 430 runs—269 in the first innings and 161 in the second—joining an elite list of just five players to cross 400 runs in a single Test 3. He also became only the second player, after Allan Border, to hit a double century and a 150+ in the same match 4. Gill smashed Sunil Gavaskar’s 49‑year‑old record for most runs by an Indian in England at Edgbaston 5.
Youthful Captain Makes History
At 25, Gill became the youngest Indian captain to win a Test overseas, breaking Gavaskar’s long‑standing record 6. His innings showcased exceptional presence and leadership under pressure.
Bowling Dominance Complements Batting Feat
India’s bowling was equally impressive. Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj shared 17 wickets, with Deep claiming a career‑best 10‑wicket match haul 7. England’s batting collapsed with seven ducks and just one resilient partnership from Jamie Smith and Harry Brook 8.
Gill Reflects: A Memory to Cherish
After the match, Gill described the win as “one of my happiest memories,” vowing to cherish it even after retirement 9. His dressing room speech emphasized collective effort: “It took each and every one of us…” 10.
Trivia & Records
- Only the 5th player in history with 400+ runs in a Test: alongside Gooch, Taylor, Sangakkara, Lara 11.
- Second ever with 200+ and 150+ in the same Test (after Allan Border) 12.
- First Asian captain to score a double hundred in SENA countries 13.
- India conceded 1,014 runs—the fourth‑highest total ever at Edgbaston 14.
- Gill now holds 585 runs in just two Tests, closing in on Rahul Dravid’s 602‑run India series record 15.
What Lies Ahead?
With the series now leveled at 1‑1, India heads into Lord’s brimming with momentum. England may respond with reinforcements like Archer and Atkinson 16. For India, Jasprit Bumrah’s return could further strengthen their advantage.
Source: Ndtv