Team India created history at Edgbaston, Birmingham by beating England by 336 runs in the second Test of the five-match series. This win helped India level the series at 1-1, and it was also India’s first-ever Test victory in Birmingham.
With this result, Shubman Gill became the first Asian captain to win a Test match at Edgbaston. His leadership and batting helped India break their poor record at this venue, where they had played eight Tests before without a single win.
India’s Batting Set Up the Match
India started strong with a huge total of 587 runs in the first innings, thanks to big partnerships and a balanced batting performance. In reply, England scored 407 runs, giving India a 180-run lead.
In the second innings, India declared at 427 for 6, with Shubman Gill scoring a brilliant century. This set England a massive target of 608 runs — their highest-ever chase in Test history.
England Crumble on Day 5
On the fifth and final day, England were bowled out for 271 runs, falling short by 336 runs. The star of the bowling was Akash Deep, who took 6 wickets in the second innings and 4 in the first, making it his best Test performance so far.
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Other Indian bowlers like Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, and Ravindra Jadeja also took crucial wickets. England’s Jamie Smith fought hard with a score of 88, but it was not enough.
India’s Record Win
This is India’s fourth-biggest win in Test cricket by runs, and their biggest away from home. The previous biggest away win was against West Indies in 2016 by 318 runs. This match will be remembered for India’s dominance in all departments.
WTC 2025-27 Standings Update
With this win, India has moved to fourth place in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 table. They now have 12 points and a win percentage of 50% after two matches.
- Australia leads the table with 12 points and 100% win rate
- Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are at second and third
- England drops to fifth place with the same points as India but a lower Net Run Rate
Coach Gautam Gambhir and Captain Gill Bounce Back
After losing the first Test in Leeds, head coach Gautam Gambhir and new captain Shubman Gill faced criticism. But this match proved their leadership as they made strong team changes and strategy decisions that worked well. Gill’s century and aggressive captaincy earned him the Player of the Match award.
What’s Next?
The third Test will be even more important, with the series now level. India will look to carry this momentum forward, while England will try to bounce back. All eyes will now be on whether India can win their first-ever Test series in England since 2007.
Disclaimer: This article is written in simple English for easy understanding. All match stats are based on updates as of July 6, 2025. Final details may change based on official confirmations.
