Shubman Gill's leadership earns India's first Test win at Edgbaston
India claimed a historic Test victory at Edgbaston, beating England by 336 runs to level the series 1-1. This marked India’s first win at the venue after eight failed attempts.
Captain Shubman Gill led from the front with a great batting display. He scored 269 in the first innings and 161 in the second, finishing with 430 runs. His calm and wise choices helped India stay in control throughout the five days.
Akash Deep shone with the ball, taking 10 wickets in the match. His pace and accuracy troubled England’s batters, including a crucial spell that removed top-order players on the final day. Siraj also supported the team, adding pressure with tight bowling.
Former players praised the team’s effort. Sachin Tendulkar highlighted Gill’s ‘sublime’ batting, while Sourav Ganguly noted the strong bowling attack. This win gives India momentum as they head to Lord’s for the third Test. With Bumrah set to return, India’s hopes for the series look strong.
