A Historic Victory at Edgbaston
Shubman Gill’s India made history by breaking a 58-year-old curse with a commanding 336-run victory over England in the second Test at Edgbaston. This win marked India’s first-ever success at this iconic venue and also set a new record for the longest wait by an Asian team to secure a win on foreign soil, spanning 19 matches.
This achievement surpassed the previous record held jointly by Pakistan at Lord’s (17 Tests, 1982) and Sri Lanka at Kensington Oval (17 Tests, 2018). India’s own lengthy wait at the Gabba (16 Tests before winning in 2021) now ranks behind Edgbaston in the list of notable milestones.
Records Set in the Match
- 19 – Edgbaston, Birmingham (India, 2025)
- 17 – Lord’s, London (Pakistan, 1982)
- 17 – Kensington Oval, Bridgetown (Sri Lanka, 2018)
- 16 – Gabba, Brisbane (India, 2021)
- 15 – Newlands, Cape Town (India, 2024)
While Shubman Gill’s extraordinary performance, scoring 269 and 161 in the match, captured global attention, it was Akash Deep who emerged as the emotional and tactical heart of the Indian team’s triumph. The 28-year-old fast bowler delivered a remarkable match haul of 10/187, including his first five-wicket haul (6/99) in the second innings.
With Jasprit Bumrah sidelined, Akash stepped up in a spectacular manner. His sharp incutters disrupted England’s top and middle order, taking wickets of Duckett, Root, Pope, and Brook. Despite the pressure, he carried the weight of his sister’s battle with cancer, which remained a constant presence in his mind.
“Every time I ran in, I thought of her,” Akash shared after the game.
The Final Day of the Match
On the fifth day, England started at 72/3, chasing an almost impossible target of 608 runs. Jamie Smith provided some resistance with an impressive 88, but Akash eventually dismissed him with a clever slow bouncer. In a fitting conclusion, Akash took the final wicket, caught by Gill, sealing India’s historic win.
Looking Ahead
This victory has rekindled India’s hopes for the series as they prepare for the third Test at Lord’s. With Bumrah expected to return, Akash Deep is likely to continue his impressive form on the famous slope.
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