IND vs ENG 2nd Test 2025, Edgbaston – India win by 336 runs | Full Highlights, Records & WTC Impact
India Clinch Historic 336‑Run Win at Edgbaston
India ended a 39‑year drought at Edgbaston, Birmingham, by thrashing England by 336 runs in the 2nd Test of the World Test Championship 2025‑27. Check the full IND vs ENG 2nd Test Recap.
- Series: England 1‑1 India (five‑match series)
- Dates: 2–6 July 2025
- Ground: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham
- Player of the Match: Shubman Gill – 269 & 161
Match in a Minute
| Innings | ENG | IND |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 407 all‑out | 587 all‑out |
| 2nd | 271 all‑out | 427‑6 d |
| Result | India won by 336 runs |
India piled up 587 (Gill 269) then 427‑6 d (Gill 161) to leave England chasing a record 608. Akash Deep’s career‑best 6/96 bundled the hosts for 271 on the final morning.
IND vs ENG 2nd Test Recap:Turning‑Point Timeline
- Gill’s Marathon 269 – 387‑ball master class; put India 180 ahead.
- Siraj Double‑Strike (Root & Stokes) – England nosedive from 82‑3 to 84‑5 in first innings.
- Bold Declaration – Gill & Pant blasted 141 off 115 balls; India declared at 427‑6.
- Akash Deep’s Second‑Innings Burst – spell of 5‑27 split England’s spine.
Star Performers
| India | Figures |
|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 269 (387) & 161 (206) – first Indian 200+ & 100+ in same Edgbaston Test |
| Akash Deep | 6/96 & 3/88 – debut series, quickest Indian to a 9‑wkt haul since Bumrah |
| Mohammed Siraj | 6/70 – crucial first‑innings breakthrough of Root & Stokes |
| England | Figures |
|---|---|
| Jamie Smith | 184* & 88 – lone resistance |
| Harry Brook | 158 – kept ENG in touch first dig |
| Shoaib Bashir | 5 wickets in the match on an unhelpful pitch |
Edgbaston Pitch & Conditions
- Days 1‑2: green tinge + morning cloud = lateral seam.
- Days 3‑4: flattened for stroke‑play (Gill 161, Pant 65 off 56).
- Day 5: widening cracks, variable bounce – paradise for hit‑the‑deck pacers.
- Average scores: 1st inns 302, 2nd inns 315 – India smashed the trend.
Records & Milestones
- Gill: 2nd‑highest Indian score in England (behind Rahul Dravid’s 270).
- First Indian to score 400+ runs in a single Test away from home.
- Akash Deep: first Indian quick with a six‑for at Edgbaston since Kapil Dev (1986).
- India’s 336‑run margin: biggest Test win by runs in England.
Captains’ Corner
Shubman Gill: “We talked about owning the first session and never let go.”
Ben Stokes: “We lost it when Gill crossed 200; credit to India, we’ll bounce back at Lord’s.”
WTC 2025‑27 Table Update
| Team | P | W | L | Pts | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 66.7 |
| India | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 50.0 |
| England | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 50.0 |
(illustrative – update with official ICC table)
What’s Next?
- 3rd Test: Lord’s, 10–14 July 2025 – pivotal for series lead.
- The weather at Lord’s is traditionally drier; expect India to retain Kuldeep.
- England is likely to unleash Jofra Archer in place of Tongue.
Quick Fantasy Insights (Lord’s)
- Hot Picks: Gill, Pant, Root, Bumrah, Archer.
- Differentials: Kuldeep on Day 4‑5, Woakes at his home venue.
Replay & Highlights
- Full highlights: ICC.tv & JioHotstar.
- Extended analysis: BCCI & ECB YouTube channels.
- Social buzz: #Gill269 #AkashDeep6for #EdgbastonEpic.
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Tags: IND vs ENG 2nd Test Recap 2025, India vs England, Edgbaston Test, Match Report, Shubman Gill, Akash Deep, WTC 2025-27, Cricket Highlights, India Win
Relive India’s historic triumph at Edgbaston and stay tuned for the 3rd Test at Lord’s!
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