2nd Test: England vs India, Edgbaston 2025 – Full Match Highlights
Match Result
India defeated England by 336 runs at Edgbaston, Birmingham, leveling the five-match series 1-1. This was India’s first-ever Test victory at Edgbaston, breaking a 58-year winless streak at the venue.
Match Summary
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 587 all out | 427/6 declared | Won by 336 runs |
| England | 407 all out | 271 all out |
Key Performers
India
- Shubman Gill (Captain):
- 1st Innings: 269 (record-breaking)
- 2nd Innings: 161
- Total: 430 runs in the match (second-highest aggregate in a Test after Graham Gooch’s 456)
- Ravindra Jadeja: 89 (1st Innings), 69* (2nd Innings)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 87 (1st Innings)
- KL Rahul: 55 (2nd Innings)
- Rishabh Pant: 65 (2nd Innings)
- Akash Deep: 10 wickets in the match (4 in 1st, 6 in 2nd)
- Mohammed Siraj: 7 wickets in the match
England
- Harry Brook: 98 (1st Innings)
- Joe Root: 74 (1st Innings)
- Ben Stokes: 41 (2nd Innings)
- Jamie Smith: 46 (2nd Innings)
- Chris Woakes: 5 wickets in the match
Day-by-Day Highlights
Day 1–2: India’s Batting Dominance
- India posted a mammoth 587 in the first innings, led by Shubman Gill’s historic 269, supported by Jaiswal (87) and Jadeja (89).
- England’s bowlers struggled; Shoaib Bashir took 3/167.
- England replied with 407, thanks to Root (74) and Brook (98), but Akash Deep (4 wickets) and Siraj (3 wickets) kept them in check.
Day 3–4: India Set a Massive Target
- In the second innings, Gill scored another masterful 161, with Pant (65), Jadeja (69*), and Rahul (55) piling on the runs.
- India declared at 427/6, setting England a target of 608.
- England ended Day 4 at 72/3, needing 536 more.
Day 5: India Seal Historic Win
- Akash Deep ripped through England’s lineup, finishing with 6/71 in the second innings.
- England’s resistance came from Stokes (41) and Smith (46), but wickets fell at regular intervals.
- England were bowled out for 271, handing India a 336-run victory.
Records & Milestones
- Shubman Gill:
- Highest score by an Indian captain in a Test innings (269)
- First player in Test history to score both a double century and 150+ in the same match
- Second-highest aggregate in a Test match (430 runs)
- Akash Deep:
- 10-wicket haul on debut series, including a six-for in the final innings
- India:
- First-ever Test win at Edgbaston
- Highest Test total in England in 35 years
Key Moments
- Gill’s record-breaking double century and second-innings 161
- Akash Deep’s fiery spells, especially on Day 5
- England’s top order collapse under relentless Indian pace
- Jadeja’s all-round contributions with bat and in the field
Scorecard Snapshot
| Innings | Score | Top Scorer(s) | Best Bowler (Opposition) |
|---|---|---|---|
| India 1st | 587 all out | Gill 269 | Bashir 3/167 |
| England 1st | 407 all out | Brook 98, Root 74 | Akash Deep 4/72 |
| India 2nd | 427/6 decl. | Gill 161, Pant 65 | Woakes 2/78 |
| England 2nd | 271 all out | Stokes 41, Smith 46 | Akash Deep 6/71 |
Series Situation
- The series is level at 1-1.
- The third Test will be played at Lord’s, London, after a short turnaround.
Video Highlights
India’s emphatic performance, led by Shubman Gill’s historic batting and Akash Deep’s breakthrough bowling, delivered a landmark victory and set up a thrilling remainder of the series.
