Edgbaston, Birmingham – India didn’t just level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series on Monday—they stormed into history. With a 336-run hammering of England, the visitors secured their first-ever Test win at Edgbaston, led by a man possessed: Shubman Gill (Captain, Run machine, Record-breaker).
Gill’s Masterclass: A Legend in the Making
Let’s not sugarcoat it, this was Shubman Gill’s Test. The 24-year-old scripted one of the greatest individual performances in the history of the game.
269 in the first innings, a knock stitched together with grace, grit, and timing straight out of a cricketing dream. Then, as if that wasn’t enough, he followed it up with 161 in the second innings. That’s 430 runs in a single match, second only to the great Graham Gooch.
And all this, while leading his side as captain.
You don’t just win a match like that. You own it.
Match Summary – India Dominates
Innings | India | England |
---|---|---|
1st Inning | 587 all out | 407 all out |
2nd Inning | 427/6 declared | 271 all out |
Result | India won by 336 runs | — |
Key Batting Performances-
- Shubman Gill: 269 (1st inn), 161 (2nd inning)
- Ravindra Jadeja: 89 (1st inn), 69* (2nd inning)
- Rishabh Pant: 65 (2nd inning)
- Jamie Smith: Century in 1st inn, 88 (2nd inning)
- Harry Brook: Part of a record 303-run stand with Smith in the first innings.
Key Bowling Performances-
- Akash Deep: Instrumental with early wickets in both innings.
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Playing XIs
- India:
Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
- England:
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Ollie Pope, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Josh Tongue, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir
Brief of All Innings
- India 1st Innings: After being put in to bat, India posted a mammoth 587, anchored by Gill’s 269 is the highest by an Indian Test captain. Jadeja’s 89 provided crucial support.
- England 1st Innings: England replied with 407, largely due to a record 303-run partnership between Jamie Smith and Harry Brook. However, their openers failed again, and India’s seamers, led by Akash Deep and Siraj, struck early blows.
- India 2nd Innings: India declared at 427/6, with Gill adding 161, Pant 65, and Jadeja 69*. The declaration set England an improbable 608 to win.
- England 2nd Innings: England collapsed for 271, with Akash Deep and Siraj again dismantling the top order. Only Jamie Smith showed resistance with 88.
Records & Milestones
- Shubman Gill:
- First batter to score 250 and 150 in the same Test.
- Second-highest aggregate in a Test match (430 runs), behind only Graham Gooch.
- Highest score by an Indian Test captain (269).
- India’s Total:
- 1014 runs in the match, their highest in a Test, and fourth-highest by any team in Test history.
- Jamie Smith & Harry Brook:
- 303-run partnership, a rare bright spot for England
The Edgbaston Breakthrough
Edgbaston has long been a fortress for England. India had never won a Test here, until now. This wasn’t just a win; it was a statement. A shift in narrative. A signal to the world that this Indian team, even without Bumrah, Virat, or Rohit, is built for battle anywhere. Gill’s captaincy was calm and calculated. The bowlers worked like a machine.
India’s Takeaways–
- Leadership & Batting: Gill’s leadership and record-breaking runs have set a new benchmark.
- Bowling Depth: Akash Deep’s emergence and Siraj’s consistency provide depth in Bumrah’s absence.
- Middle Order Solidity: Jadeja and Pant’s contributions highlight India’s batting resilience.
England’s Momentum–
- Concerns: Top-order fragility and captain Ben Stokes’ poor form are major worries.
- Positives: Jamie Smith’s breakthrough performance and the Brook partnership are silver linings.
- Tactical Rethink: England’s decision to bowl first and short-ball tactics backfired, prompting a need for quick adjustments before Lord’s.
The Road Ahead
With the series now tied at 1-1, all attention turns to Lord’s. India holds the advantage in momentum, confidence, and team balance. Meanwhile, England has five days to address a shaky top-order and rethink their strategy.
Will Gill keep his strong performance going? Can England recover being under pressure? The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 is heating up and the next chapter promises even more excitement.
Next Stop
3rd Test – Lord’s, London
Can England hold their ground at the home of cricket or will India add another chapter to this impressive streak?
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