Birmingham: Team India scripted history at Edgbaston, registering their biggest overseas Test win by runs with a crushing 336-run victory over England. The win also marked India’s first-ever Test triumph at the iconic venue, making it a landmark moment in the team’s overseas legacy.
Captain Shubman Gill was the undisputed star of the match, putting in a career-defining 430-run performance across both innings. His commanding display earned him the Man of the Match award and widespread praise.
India’s fast bowlers were equally devastating. The pace duo of Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj shared 17 wickets between them, decimating the English batting line-up across both innings.
After the match, England skipper Ben Stokes admitted that his side had faltered in two crucial phases of the game.
“Failing to finish India off at 200-5, and a collapse at 80-5 in reply, cost us the match,” he said.
On the other hand, a jubilant Shubman Gill credited the belief and resilience of his side.
“This is one of the best Indian teams to tour England. We believe we can win the series from here,” said Gill, emphasizing the contribution of his pace attack.
He also pinpointed the turning point of the match:
“Akash Deep’s fiery spell on Day 4 gave us the momentum and belief to push for the win.”
The emphatic result puts India in a strong position in the series and sends a clear message about their strength in overseas conditions—especially in England, where victories have traditionally been hard to come by.