India ended its long wait for a win at Edgbaston with a massive 336-run victory over England in the second Test. With this, India leveled the five-match series 1-1 and recorded its biggest overseas Test win by runs.
Akash Deep Destroys England’s Batting
India set England a record target of 608 runs. In response, England collapsed for 271 just before Tea on Day 5. Akash Deep led the attack with a stunning 6/99 in the second innings. Earlier, he took 4 wickets in the first, finishing the match with 10 for 187.
The 28-year-old got his chance only because Jasprit Bumrah was rested. But he made the most of it. He dismissed key top-order batters and later removed Jamie Smith, who threatened with 88. Shubman Gill caught the final dismissal, ending the game he had led from the front.
Shubman Gill Shines as Captain and Batter
Gill gave a batting masterclass. He scored 269 runs in the first innings and 161 in the second, making a total of 430 runs—one of the highest ever by a visiting captain in England. As captain, Gill impressed with his smart bowling rotations. On the final day, after a rain delay, he used Akash Deep, Siraj, and the spinners with precision.
Legends Applaud India’s Dominance
Cricket great Sachin Tendulkar praised the team and Gill, posting, “A Shublime innings from the man of the moment! Congratulations, @ShubmanGill, on powering India to a brilliant Test victory! @RishabhPant17, @klrahul, and @imjadeja batted very well, especially in the 2nd innings.
A 𝘚𝘩𝘶𝘣lime innings from the 𝘮𝘢𝘯 of the moment! 🌟
Congratulations, @ShubmanGill, on powering India to a brilliant Test victory! 🇮🇳@RishabhPant17, @klrahul, and @imjadeja batted very well, especially in the 2nd innings.India’s approach was to take England out of this… pic.twitter.com/4REiYoY9uf
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 6, 2025
India’s approach was to take England out of this game and force them to play differently, making sure that there would only be 1 winner.
What impressed me most about the bowlers was the length they bowled. Needless to say, Akash Deep was the standout bowler, and in my opinion, he bowled the ball of the series to Joe Root. P.S.: Enjoyed the catch taken by Mohammad “Jonty” Siraj.”
Ganguly and Laxman Join the Praise
Former captain Sourav Ganguly also praised the team on X, “What a performance from Shubman Gill and his team… with the bat and now with the ball.. Akash Deep and Siraj just brilliant. Indian attack looking far superior than the English attack… Akash Deep and Siraj are workhorses. India win without Bumrah… Can’t be better result with the fantastic Gill in charge. What a fantastic batting effort..”
What a performance from shubman gill and his team.. with the bat and now with the ball..akasdeep and Siraj just brilliant .indian attack looking far superior than the English attack .. Akasdeep and Siraj are workhorses.india win without bumrah..Can’t be better result with the…
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) July 6, 2025
Meanwhile, VVS Laxman added, “Well done, Team India on an exceptional victory! It was amazing to see the team’s fighting spirit and resilience. Congratulations Shubman on an outstanding match with the bat and for leading the team with such poise. A great start to your captaincy. Also great effort from Siraj and Akash Deep. Wishing you all the best for your future matches. #ENGvIND”
Well done, Team India on an exceptional victory! It was amazing to see the team's fighting spirit and resilience. Congratulations Shubman on an outstanding match with the bat and for leading the team with such poise. A great start to your captaincy. Also great effort from Shiraj… pic.twitter.com/ieDfVITLBH
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 6, 2025
Breaking the Edgbaston Curse
This win was special. India had played eight Tests at Edgbaston before—and lost seven. In 2022, England chased 378 at the same ground to defeat India. But this time, there was no comeback for Ben Stokes and his team. India controlled the match from the start and never let go.
Next Stop: Lord’s with Confidence
India now heads to Lord’s for the third Test, full of confidence. Bumrah is likely to return. However, this match proved that even without him, India’s young stars like Akash Deep and Gill are ready. Their performances highlight the strength of India’s bench and offer hope for the future.
