• Dates: 2nd–6th July 2025, Edgbaston, Birmingham

• Player of the Match: Shubman Gill.

Day-by-Day Progress

• Day 1–2: India piled up 587 in the first innings, with Shubman Gill scoring a record-breaking 269, supported by Ravindra Jadeja (89).

• Day 3: Siraj struck early in England’s first innings, ending with 6/70. England folded for 407.

• Day 4: India declared at 427/6, setting England a daunting target of 608.

• Day 5: Akash Deep and Siraj dismantled England for 271, securing a 336-run victory

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🌟 Player Performances: India Edgbaston Test 2025 Key Performers

1. Shubman Gill – Captain and Run Machine

• Scores: 269 & 161 (total 430 runs)

• Became the first Test captain to score both a double-century and a 150 in the same match

• His twin centuries anchored India’s innings and enabled the declaration.

• Captaincy: Smart declaration at drinks on Day 4 and aggressive field placements showed maturity

2. Akash Deep – Debut 10-Wicket Haul

• Figures of 4/88 & 6/99, finishing with a match haul of 10 wickets

• Impressed with his seam and swing — dismantling England’s top order under pressure .

• Emerges as a potent new-ball threat in Bumrah’s absence.

3. Mohammed Siraj – The Workhorse

• Bagged 6 wickets in the first innings, including key strikes on Day 3 .

• Delivered disciplined lines and provided crucial breakthroughs early on.

4. Ravindra Jadeja & Rishabh Pant – Finisher & Anchor

• Jadeja chipped in with 89 and an unbeaten 69*, supporting Gill in both innings

• Pant’s quickfire 65 helped India push past the 400-run mark in the second innings as well.

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📜 Historic Records & Milestones

1. First-ever Test win for India at Edgbaston after 9 attempt.

2. Biggest overseas Test win by runs for India — surpassing the previous 318-run win

3. Shubman Gill’s combined 430 runs is among the highest aggregates in a single Test

4. Akash Deep’s debut 10-wicket haul marks the best for an Indian debutant pacer in England.

5. Gill became the first India captain to return with both a double-century and a 150 in the same Test.

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🗣️ Fan Reactions: euphoria online and off

• Twitter exploded with #GillTheKing and tributes to the new captain.

• Thousands of Indian fans cheered at Edgbaston, waving flags and chanting — a rare sight in England

• Former legends like Gavaskar and Harbhajan praised the team’s attitude.

• Pundits hailed this as the beginning of India’s new-era — aggressive, fearless and adaptable overseas.

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🎯 What This Victory Means

• Series leveled 1–1 — the momentum now swings back to India

• England’s famed Bazball approach was neutralized by disciplined Indian bowling.

• The middle order showed strength abroad, usually a challenge.

• Akash Deep’s emergence fills a gap in India’s pace attack, adding depth for upcoming Tests, especially with Bumrah rotating.

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⏭ Next Up: Lord’s Test Preview

• Venue: Lord’s, London

• Dates: 10–14 July 2025

Toss & Team News

• England likely to include  Archer returns, while India may include Jasprit Bumrah in the winning XI .

• Lord’s pitches traditionally offer swing and bounce — India’s pace duo recently in form can exploit it.

Key Battles

• Gill vs England Seamers: Will he repeat Edgbaston heroics?

• Deep/Siraj vs England’s Middle Order: Can they dismantle Root, Brook, and Stokes early?

• Pant vs English Spinners: How will India’s keeper-batsman handle pressure?

Series Scenario

• A Lord’s win would see India lead the series.

• England must fight back aggressively — home crowd at Lord’s will be a key factor.

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✅ Final Thoughts & Takeaways

India’s emphatic win at Edgbaston wasn’t just luck — it was execution, resilience, and talent across the board. The captain’s innings, fiery pace, supportive all-rounders — everything clicked. The result gave the tourists momentum and belief. If they replicate this in London, this could become a series-defining tour, not just a moment.

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