ENG vs IND 2025: For the first time, Team India under Shubman Gill’s captaincy has finally achieved success by triumphing in the Edgbaston test in their ninth attempt. Having not won a single test at this venue since 1967, the challenge became much more complicated for the visitors without having their core pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, in the playing XI.

However, Gill led his team from the front by scoring a record-breaking double-century and a quickfire 161-run knock in the first and second innings separately. Also, the 6-wicket haul from Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep tamed the Bazball approach of the hosts’ batting line-up.

Apart from the batting performances, the Indian bowlers delivered a standout performance at the right moment that helped their team achieve a victory by 336 runs, which is indeed their first-ever success in Birmingham.

As India leveled the series with 1-1, they will have a three-day preparation period before appearing for their third test at the Lord’s starting on July 10.

ENG vs IND 1st Innings: Gill’s First Double Century in Tests

Initially, the plans seemed to be working fine for England after winning the toss and opting to bowl first. India lost two quick wickets as KL Rahul (2 runs) and Karun Nair (31 runs) had to walk towards the pavilion without accumulating huge runs.

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 107-ball-87 runs (including 13 fours) added an 80-run stand for the 2nd wicket with Nair and a 66-run partnership for the third wicket with his captain. But the southpaw missed out on a century by just 13 runs.

Subsequently, the dismissals of Rishabh Pant (25 runs) and Nitish Reddy (1 run) further made the task of the English bowlers much easier. But Shubman Gill’s record-breaking innings of 387-ball-269 runs (including 30 fours and 3 sixes) powered India’s first innings total to 587 in 151 overs.

Additionally, Gill maintained a crucial partnership with Ravindra Jadeja (89 runs from 137 balls— including 10 fours and 1 six) and Washington Sundar (42 runs from 103 balls — including 3 fours and 1 six).

England’s spinner Shoaib Bashir was the top wicket-taker, who bagged 3 wickets but conceded 167 runs in 45 overs.

2nd Innings: Indian Bowlers Survive Harry Brook and Jamie Smith Scare

England’s first innings started with a collapse by losing the first five wickets for just 84 runs in 21.4 overs. But Jamie Smith’s unbeaten 207-ball 184 runs (including 21 fours and 4 sixes) and Harry Brook’s 234-ball 158 runs (including 17 fours and 1 six) added 303 runs for the 6th wicket.

But, Mohammed Siraj’s 6/70 in 19.3 overs and Akash Deep’s 4/88 in 20 overs brought India to the game. As a result, England’s innings concluded at 407 all out in 89.3 overs, which helped the visitors take a huge lead of 180 runs.

3rd Innings: Gill, Pant, Jadeja, and Rahul Shine

Once again, India’s batting line-up fired up in their second innings with Shubman Gill scoring 161 runs from 162 balls (including 13 fours and 8 sixes).

The young captain ensured to build steady partnerships with KL Rahul (55 runs from 84 balls— including 10 fours), Rishabh Pant (65 runs from 58 balls— including 8 fours and 3 sixes), and Ravindra Jadeja (*69 runs from 118 balls— including 5 fours and 1 six).

England’s bowlers’ performance was ineffective, excluding the performances of Josh Tongue (2/93 in 15 overs) and Shoaib Bashir (2/119 in 26 overs). Finally, the Indian captain Gill announced a declaration to their innings at 427 for a loss of 6 wickets in 83 overs and set a big target of 608 runs for the hosts to chase.

4th Innings: Akash Deep’s 6-Fer Guides India to Historic Victory

England similarly started their second innings as the first by losing the wickets of their opening batters at an early stage.

Following the dismissal of Harry Brook (23 runs), it was Ben Stokes (33 runs) who tried to build a 6th wicket partnership of 70 runs with Jamie Smith. But the English skipper couldn’t replicate the momentum on a long-term basis.

Also, Jamie Smith was his team’s lone warrior who scored 88 runs from 99 balls (including 9 fours and 4 sixes). Additionally, he maintained a 46-run stand with Chris Woakes (38 runs) for the 7th wicket.

However, Akash Deep once again stepped into action and dismissed Smith. Thanks to Washington Sundar’s stunning catch that helped India rise back to the domination.

Overall, Akash’s 6/99 in 21.1 overs includes the crucial wickets of these high scoring batters namely Ben Duckett (25 runs), Ollie Pope (24 runs), Joe Root (6 runs), Harry Brook (23 runs), Jamie Smith (88 runs), and Brydon Carse (38 runs).

3 Notable Records of Team India from the Edgbaston Test 2025 ENG vs IND

The following are the three most impressive records in tests that the Indian cricket team achieved at Edgbaston under Shubman Gill’s captaincy:

1. Highest Wickets By Any Asian Team to Achieve First Victory at Away Venue

2. India’s Biggest Victories (in Terms of Runs)

3. Best Bowling Figures by an Indian Bowler in an England Test