Updated 6 July 2025 at 23:07 IST
India have finally managed to break the Edgbaston curse with a huge 336-run win over England on Sunday. Akash Deep shone with the ball as his five-wicket haul proved to be the difference between both teams.
Following the Leeds defeat, there was severe pressure on Shubman Gill and Co. to deliver T Edgbaston, a venue which has eluded them for a long time. Shubman Gill set the tone with a brilliant 269 runs in the first innings as India recorded a staggering 587 runs on the board. Despite Jamie Smith and Harry Brook's record-breaking partnership, the India bowlers wrapped up the England innings within 407 runs. Shubman also surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest Indian scorer in Test cricket outside Asia.
The Indian captain reflected on his team's performance after the match. As quoted by ESPN Cricinfo, he said, “All the things we spoke about after the last game, we were spot on with all of those things. I think the way we came back with our bowling and fielding was tremendous to see. On this kind of wicket we knew that if we got 400-500 runs, it would be enough. Not every game will be like Headingley.”
Coming to the second innings, it was an Akash Deep show. The fast bowler grabbed opportunities with both hands and ran through the England batting lineup like a tracer bullet. He got Ben Duckett and Joe Root with two peach deliveries and also dismissed Ollie Pope and Harry Brook to hand India a brilliant win at Edgbaston. Jamie Smith threatened to hamper India's plans but Akash Deep got rid of him in a timely manner. India will now enter the Lord's Test with utmost confidence, and with Jasprit Bumrah back in the team, they can definitely fancy their chances.
Published 6 July 2025 at 23:07 IST