India Crush England in 2nd Test at Edgbaston: Akash Deep and Shubman Gill Shine in Historic Win for India
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Team India Roar Back in Style: Beat England by 112 Runs in 2nd Test at Edgbaston, Historic win for India
Edgbaston, July 7, 2025:
India scripted a brilliant comeback in the 2nd Test against England, clinching a commanding 112-run victory at Edgbaston. The match, which swung back and forth across four days, saw Akash Deep announce himself on the big stage with a sensational 6-wicket haul, while skipper Shubman Gill led with composure and tactical brilliance. Great historic win for India.
With this win, India levelled the 5-match Test series 1-1, breathing life into the contest and silencing critics after their loss in the opening game.
Match Summary:
India: 289 & 225
England: 267 & 135
Result: India won by 112 runs
Series: Levelled 1-1
Star Performers:
Akash Deep: 6/39 in the 4th innings – a fiery spell that tore through England’s middle order.
Shubman Gill: Tactical captaincy, a gritty 78 in the second innings & excellent field placements.
Ravindra Jadeja: Valuable all-round contribution – 46 runs & 4 wickets across innings.
Rishabh Pant: Quickfire 61 in the first innings shifted momentum.
Viral Moment:
*Akash Deep celebrating with arms aloft after dismantling England’s top order went viral, captioned:
“From debut dream to match-winner — Akash Deep makes history!”*
What They Said:
Akash Deep: “It’s a dream. I was waiting for this moment for years. To do it at Edgbaston, in a crucial Test, is special.”
Shubman Gill: “The boys showed character. Akash, Jadeja, everyone stepped up. We are not done yet.”
Ben Stokes (ENG Captain): “India outplayed us. We need to rethink and come back stronger.”
Key Stats:
Player of the Match: Akash Deep
Wickets (India): Akash Deep – 6 | Jadeja – 4
Top Scorer (India): Shubman Gill – 78
Top Scorer (England): Joe Root – 66
Social Media Reactions:
“Pressure? Handled. History? Made. – Akash Deep delivers!”
“Shubman Gill shows why he’s the future of Indian cricket.”
“This series just got lit — 1-1 and three more to go!”