India staged a commanding performance to beat England by a massive 336 runs in the second Test at Edgbaston, leveling the five-match series 1-1. This win was historic on multiple fronts: India's first ever at Edgbaston, their biggest overseas Test win by runs, and a record-making performance from both bat and ball.
Match Summary: Gill, Akash Deep Power India
After being asked to bat first, India responded with a towering 587 in the first innings, thanks to captain Shubman Gill's career-best 269. Gill, who became the first Indian captain to score a double century overseas, was ably supported by Ravindra Jadeja (89), Yashasvi Jaiswal (87), and Washington Sundar (56).
England replied with 407, recovering from a precarious 84/5 due to a 303-run stand between Jamie Smith (184*) and Harry Brook (158). Mohammad Siraj (6/70) and Akash Deep (4/88) were instrumental in restricting the hosts.
India batted again, this time declaring at 427/6 with another Gill masterclass (161), bringing his match tally to 430. England were set a daunting 608-run target. Akash Deep sealed the game with a career-best 6/99, taking his match figures to 10/187. England folded for 271 on Day 5 despite a valiant 88 from Jamie Smith.
Notable Highlights:
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Shubman Gill: First Indian captain to score 430 runs in a Test, including a double century.
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Akash Deep: Second Indian ever to take 10 wickets in a match in England.
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Siraj & Jadeja: Provided consistent support with key breakthroughs.
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India: First Asian team to win a Test at Edgbaston.
Final Scores:
India 587 & 427/6 decl. beat England 407 & 271 by 336 runs