Dominant Win in Birmingham
India clinched a commanding 336-run victory over England in the second Test at Edgbaston, leveling the series 1-1. The sun shone on a flawless performance led by captain Shubman Gill, whose record-breaking batting and inspired spin sealed the win.
Gill’s Historic Knock
Gill amassed an astonishing 269 in the first innings and followed it with another century (161) in the second, scoring a total of 430 runs. His 269 was the highest individual Test score by an Indian in England, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar’s 221 from 1979 2.
Bowling Brilliance
Akash Deep took 10 wickets across both innings, becoming the second Indian seamer to achieve a ten-wicket haul in England. Mohammed Siraj provided strong support. Together, they dismantled England’s batting lineup, particularly in the second innings where England fell from 77/3 to 271 all out 3.
Key Partnerships
Gill stitched together vital partnerships: 203 runs with Ravindra Jadeja and 144 with Washington Sundar during the first innings. On Day 3, Jamie Smith’s unbeaten 184 offered England a glimpse of resistance, only for India to regain full control 4.
Series Context & Trivia
- Gill became the first Asian captain to score a double-century in England.
- Total runs across both innings (430) rank second in Test history behind Graham Gooch.
- Ten-wicket haul by Akash Deep came in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence—India didn’t miss a beat 5.
- Jamie Smith’s 184 is the highest by an England wicketkeeper in Test cricket 6.
Looking Ahead
With Josh Hazlewood set to return for the Lord’s Test, both teams will recalibrate their strategies. India will aim to maintain momentum; England need a collective resurgence.
Source: Mid-day