ENG vs IND, 2nd Test 2025: India Win by 336 Runs at Edgbaston
India registered a historic win in the second Test match against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, ending a 63-year-long wait. Shubman Gill’s India defeated Ben Stokes-led England by a record 336-run margin, making it one of the most dominant overseas Test victories for the Indian side. This win not only leveled the five-match England vs India Test series at 1-1 but also created a long list of record-breaking moments for the Indian team in Test cricket history.
India’s Dominant Comeback After First Test Loss
India lost the first Test at Headingley by five wickets, but the team came back strong in the second Test. Setting a target of 608 runs, India bowled out England for just 271 runs in 68.1 overs on the final day.
Day 5 Recap:
- England resumed Day 5 at 72/3, needing 536 runs.
- Indian bowlers struck regularly.
- England folded for 271.
- India won the Test match by 336 runs.
Key Match Highlights: Birmingham Test Victory
- Match Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Result: India won by 336 runs
- India’s 1st Test win at Edgbaston in 9 attempts
- England’s 19th Test at the venue vs Asian teams – first defeat
Historic Records Set by India in Birmingham Test
India’s performance in this match resulted in multiple new records in Test cricket, especially on English soil.
✅ India’s First-Ever Test Win at Edgbaston
- First win in 9 matches at the venue since 1967.
- Previous record: 7 losses and 1 draw.
- Ended a 63-year-long wait for an Asian team to win at Edgbaston.
✅ First Asian Team to Win at Edgbaston
- Pakistan (8 matches) and Sri Lanka (2 matches) have failed to win a Test at the venue.
- India becomes the 1st Asian team to achieve this milestone.
✅ India’s Biggest Test Win in England (by runs)
- 336-run margin victory is now India’s biggest ever on English soil.
- Previous best: 279-run win in 1986 under Kapil Dev.
✅ India’s Biggest Overseas Test Win (by runs)
- This 336-run victory surpasses India’s previous best overseas win:
- 318-run win vs West Indies (2019, North Sound).
Shubman Gill: Leading from the Front
⭐ 25th Indian Test Captain to Register a Win
- Gill became the 25th Indian Test captain to win a match.
- India has had 37 Test captains in total.
⭐ Most Runs by an Indian in a Test Match
- Gill scored 430 runs in the match.
- Broke Sunil Gavaskar’s record of 344 runs (124 and 220) vs West Indies, 1971.
Akash Deep: India’s Bowling Hero
India’s fast bowler Akash Deep had a dream outing in Birmingham, setting multiple personal and national records.
🔥 Best Bowling Figures by an Indian in England
- Akash Deep: 41.1-4-187-10
- Broke Chetan Sharma’s 1986 record: 53.3-6-188-10 at the same venue.
🔥 Second Indian to Take 10-Wicket Haul in England
- After Chetan Sharma, Akash Deep is now:
- 2nd Indian to take a 10-wicket haul in an England Test.
🔥 Six Indian Bowlers with 6+ Wickets in an Innings in England
- Akash Deep joined elite list:
- Ishant Sharma
- L. Amar Singh
- Chetan Sharma
- Mohammed Siraj
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
India’s Feat of Defending Over 600 in Test Cricket
- First-time India defended a 600+ total in Test cricket.
- Only the second time India set a 600+ target.
- England couldn’t handle the scoreboard pressure.
What This Means for the India-England Test Series
With the five-match series now level at 1-1, the remaining matches promise high-intensity action.
📍 Next Match Details:
- Third Test Start Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
- Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
India will be riding high on confidence, while England will look to regroup under Ben Stokes’ leadership.
India’s Record-Breaking Performance in Summary
Here are the top records and achievements from the 2nd Test at Birmingham:
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| First Win at Edgbaston | 9th attempt since 1967 |
| First Asian Team to Win at Edgbaston | 19th Test at venue vs Asian teams |
| Largest Win (Runs) in England | 336 runs |
| Largest Overseas Test Win (Runs) | 336 runs |
| Most Runs by Indian in a Test | Shubman Gill – 430 runs |
| Best Bowling in England by Indian | Akash Deep – 10 wickets |
| First Time India Defended 600+ | 608 runs target successfully defended |
Final Thoughts: India Eyes Series Lead at Lord’s
India’s historic Test win in Birmingham is not just a statistical marvel but also a statement of the team’s growing maturity and dominance in Test cricket overseas. The emergence of new stars like Akash Deep, coupled with the leadership and batting brilliance of Shubman Gill, has given India a new boost ahead of the third Test.
