In a moment of sheer dominance and cricketing brilliance, Team India scripted history at Edgbaston, defeating England by a massive 336 runs—marking not only their first-ever Test victory at the iconic Birmingham venue, but also their biggest win in Test history by runs. The win, led by Shubman Gill in his first overseas series as full-time captain, decimated the much-celebrated Bazball strategy and gave Indian fans a moment to cherish for decades.
A Fortress Finally Breached
India had never won a Test match at Edgbaston in their previous eight attempts, suffering seven defeats and managing just one draw. But that history was shattered as Shubman Gill and his team outplayed England in all departments. With this win, India now becomes one of only a few visiting teams to claim victory at the traditionally stronghold venue for England.
India’s Biggest Test Victory — Ever
The 336-run win is now the largest Test victory for India by runs, surpassing their previous record of 318 runs against the West Indies in North Sound (2019).
🔹 India’s Top 5 Away Wins by Runs:
- 336 vs England, Birmingham 2025
- 318 vs West Indies, North Sound 2019
- 304 vs Sri Lanka, Galle 2017
- 295 vs Australia, Perth 2024
- 279 vs England, Leeds 1986
Akash Deep: A New Star Rises
In what can only be described as a dream performance, Akash Deep registered match figures of 10 wickets for 187 runs, making it the best-ever performance by an Indian bowler on English soil. He broke a 39-year-old record previously held by Chetan Sharma, who had taken 10/188 at the same ground in 1986.
🔹 Best Match Figures by Indians in England:
- 10/187 – Akash Deep, Edgbaston 2025
- 10/188 – Chetan Sharma, Edgbaston 1986
- 9/110 – Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Bridge 2021
- 9/134 – Zaheer Khan, Trent Bridge 2007
Shubman Gill Makes History — In Style
This Test match also became the crowning moment in the young career of Shubman Gill, who achieved multiple historic firsts:
- First Indian and first Asian captain to win a Test at Edgbaston.
- Youngest Indian captain to win a Test match overseas at 25 years and 301 days, breaking Sunil Gavaskar’s record.
- First Asian batter to score a double century in England.
- Scored a record-breaking 430 runs in a single Test, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar’s previous best.
Ravindra Jadeja: WTC’s Unique Champion
Ravindra Jadeja continued to prove his all-round supremacy on the global stage. With scores of 89 and 69 not out*, Jadeja reached a landmark no other cricketer has touched in the World Test Championship (WTC) era — 2000 runs and 100 wickets. The feat firmly cements his place among the greatest all-rounders of this generation.
India Joins Elite 1000-Run Club in a Single Test
Another major milestone from the Edgbaston Test was India crossing 1000 runs in a single Test match for the first time in its cricketing history. India posted a combined total of 1014 runs across both innings—joining an elite group of only five other teams to have done so before.
A Historic Win with Far-Reaching Impact
This victory isn’t just about numbers—it’s a symbolic shift in India’s overseas dominance, particularly in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia). Under Shubman Gill’s young leadership and with emerging stars like Akash Deep rising to the occasion, the Indian team looks poised for a new era.
Ben Stokes and his English side, champions of the Bazball revolution, were thoroughly outplayed, struggling to respond to India’s discipline, hunger, and precision in both batting and bowling.
The series is now tantalizingly poised, with the remaining Tests expected to be closely fought. For India, this win is more than just another Test match—it is a statement, a redemption, and a celebration of a team that continues to redefine what’s possible in Test cricket.
As the cricketing world applauds this monumental achievement, fans will remember July 2025 not just for a victory, but for a legacy-building moment in Indian cricket’s storied history.
