India roared back into the Test series with a resounding 336-run victory over England in the second Test at Edgbaston. With the series now leveled at 1-1, it was a performance to remember—marked by Shubman Gill’s twin centuries and a dream match for Akash Deep, who claimed a 10-wicket haul.
After a setback at Headingley, the Indian team bounced back with grit, skill, and relentless intent. The result: their first-ever Test win at Edgbaston.
🔥 Match Summary:
🏏 India 1st Innings – 587 all out (151 overs)
- Shubman Gill – Double century (269 run)
- Support: KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed with key knocks.
🏏 England 1st Innings – 407 all out (89.3 overs)
- Harry Brook – Century
- Jamie Smith – Century
- Mohammed Siraj – 6 wickets
Despite centuries from Brook and Smith, England trailed significantly due to India’s massive first-innings lead.
🏏 India 2nd Innings – 427/6 declared
- Gill scored another century, consolidating India’s advantage.
- Declaration set England an improbable 608-run target.
🏏 England 2nd Innings – 271 all out (68.1 overs)
- Akash Deep – 5-wicket haul (added to his 5 in the first innings, completing 10 in the match)
- Jadeja and others chipped in to wipe out the English resistance.
🌟 Star Performers:
- 🧤 Shubman Gill: Twin centuries – one in each innings, leading from the front.
- 🔥 Akash Deep: 10 wickets in the match – a breakthrough performance.
- 🎯 Mohammed Siraj: 6-wicket burst in England’s first innings, breaking their backbone early.
📉 England’s Collapse
Despite an encouraging first innings with two tons, England’s aggressive “Bazball” philosophy fell apart in the second innings. Under scoreboard pressure and tight Indian bowling, they folded well short of the target, crashing to 271 all out.
📅 What’s Next?
With the series now tied 1-1, all eyes turn to Lord’s for the series decider starting Thursday, July 10. India will take confidence from this comprehensive win, while England will look to regroup and reassess their approach.