Edgbaston Euphoria: India’s Batting Blitz and Bowling Brilliance Seal Landmark Victory

India scripted history at Edgbaston, Birmingham, defeating England by a commanding 336 runs in the second Test to level the five-match series 1-1. This victory marks India’s first-ever Test win at the iconic venue, ending a drought that stretched across eight previous matches since 1967.

 

Key Highlights:

 

Shubman Gill’s Batting Masterclass: The Indian skipper led from the front, scoring a monumental 269 in the first innings and following it up with a brilliant 161 in the second, amassing 430 runs in the match. Gill was deservedly named Player of the Match.

 

Akash Deep’s Dream Debut: The fast bowler stunned England with a 10-wicket haul (4 in the first innings, 6 in the second), becoming the first bowler since Michael Holding in 1976 to dismiss four of England’s top five in a single innings at Edgbaston.

 

India’s Batting Dominance: India posted a massive 587 in the first innings, with strong contributions from the middle order, before declaring at 427/6 in the second innings.

 

England’s Collapse: Chasing a record 608, England’s batting faltered under relentless pressure from India’s pace and spin attack. Despite a fighting century from Joe Root in the first innings, the hosts managed only 271 in the second, with Siraj, Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav sharing crucial wickets.

 

Series Levelled: With this emphatic win, India have not only ended a 68-year wait for a Test victory at Edgbaston but have also levelled the series 1-1, setting up an exciting remainder of the tour.

 

This win is a testament to India’s growing prowess in overseas conditions, combining top-class batting with incisive bowling to achieve a landmark result.

 

Source: ABP Live, NDTV Sports, Cricbuzz