India’s 336-run win over England at Edgbaston in the second Test of the 2025 series wasn’t just a morale booster—it was a statistical marvel. From Shubman Gill’s record-breaking 430 runs to Akash Deep’s 10-wicket haul, this match will be etched in cricketing history for its staggering numbers.
Gill’s 430: A Rare Feat in Test Cricket
Shubman Gill’s scores of 269 and 161 make him only the second Indian to score over 400 runs in a single Test match, behind Sunil Gavaskar’s 344 (124 + 220) in 1971. But Gill’s tally of 430 runs is the second highest ever in a Test match by any player, following Graham Gooch’s 456 (333 + 123) against India in 1990.
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Double Century + Century as Captain: Gill becomes the first Indian captain to achieve this overseas.
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Most Runs in a Match by an Indian Captain: Surpassing Virat Kohli’s 254 (243 + 11) against Sri Lanka in 2017.
Akash Deep: The Pace Revelation
Akash Deep’s 6/99 in the second innings and 10/187 overall make him only the second Indian bowler to take 10 wickets in a match in England after Chetan Sharma in 1986.
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Best Match Figures by an Indian in England: 10/187
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Best Bowling at Edgbaston by an Indian: Surpassing Anil Kumble’s 7/165
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Third Indian Pacer to Take 10 in a Match Overseas: After Zaheer Khan and Kapil Dev
Siraj's Contribution: Unsung but Crucial
Mohammed Siraj’s first-innings 6/70 stemmed the tide during England’s resurgence led by Smith and Brook. His spell broke their 303-run stand and ensured England didn’t get a significant lead.
Team India: Breaking Edgbaston Myths
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First Test Win at Edgbaston: India had lost 6 and drawn 2 prior to this.
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Largest Overseas Win by Runs: Previous best was 279 vs England at Leeds (1986).
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First Asian Team to Win at Edgbaston: No Asian side had managed a victory here before.
England’s Numbers: Bright Sparks in Gloom
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Jamie Smith: 184* in 1st innings and 88 in 2nd; most runs (272) by a debutant wicketkeeper in a Test match.
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Smith-Brook Partnership: 303 runs — 3rd highest for England’s 5th wicket in Tests.
Match Timeline
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India’s 1st innings: 587 (Gill 269, Jadeja 89)
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England’s 1st innings: 407 (Smith 184*, Brook 158)
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India’s 2nd innings: 427/6 dec (Gill 161)
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England’s 2nd innings: 271 (Smith 88)
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Result: India won by 336 runs
This match not only leveled the series but reinforced India’s status as a dominant force even without Jasprit Bumrah. The statistical depth of the win shows how far the team has progressed under Gill’s captaincy and how new talents like Akash Deep are rising.