India securing victory by a commanding margin of 336 runs

🏏 Day 1 (July 2)

• Toss & decision: England won the toss and opted to field. India responded with a solid batting display, finishing Day 1 at 310/5. Shubman Gill led the charge with a commanding 114 off 216 balls*, while Yashasvi Jaiswal supported well with 87 .

• Tactical call: India had rested Jasprit Bumrah strategically, targeting favorable conditions at Lord’s later in the series .

🏏 Day 2

• India ended their first innings at a massive 587, boosted by Gill’s double century (269), Ravindra Jadeja’s 89, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 87 and Washington sundar 42.

• Early damage courtesy of Jadeja-Gill: a pivotal 203-run partnership for the sixth wicket, followed by a 144-run stand with Washington Sundar, turning 211/5.

• England closed Day 2 in trouble at 77/3, trailing by 510 runs.

🏏 Day 3–4

• Day 3: Mohammed Siraj destroyed England’s top order, finishing with 6/70, as India built a strong lead (306 after dismissing England for 407).

• Day 4: India declared at 427/6, turning up the pressure. Akash Deep was making waves with the new ball while England prepared for a massive chase.

🏏 Day 5 (July 6)

• Drama & breakthrough: After rain delays, Akash Deep wreaked havoc on England’s batting lineup, grabbing 6/99 in the 2nd innings, completing a career-first 10-wicket haul in the Test.

• England succumbed for 271, india securing victory by a commanding margin of 336 runs—their first win at Edgbaston ever!

• Player of the Match: Shubman Gill. As captain, he smashed centuries in both innings (269 + 161), totalling a monumental 430 runs—an unprecedented lead over England skipper Ben Stokes, who managed just 33 in both innings.

• England’s coach Brendon McCullum admitted the decision to bowl first backfired, and Ben Stokes bore the brunt of criticism for his failure to anchor a chase of 608.

🔍 Turning Points & Takeaways

1. Gill’s historic double: A masterclass that underpinned India’s dominance—his runs steered the team through every phase .

2. Akash Deep’s breakout: A monumental 10-wicket match haul showed he’s ready to fill the void without Bumrah.

3. England’s collapse: A flat pitch and poor batting choices saw them crumble twice, despite brief resistance from Jamie Smith in the second innings.

👀 What’s Next

• Series status: India have leveled the series 1–1.

• 3rd Test preview: Set for July 10 at Lord’s. India likely to bring Bumrah back; England may counter with Archer and Atkinson.

✍️ Final thoughts

India’s emphatic victory at Edgbaston wasn’t just a stats win—it was a statement. Gill’s leadership and batting, combined with Akash Deep’s fiery spells, have shifted the momentum. As the tour moves to Lord’s, England will need to reassess fast. This wasn’t a freak day—it was a blueprint for dominance.

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