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Home > Sports News > IND vs ENG 58Year Wait Ends as Shubman Gill Rules Birmingham, Becomes First Indian Captain to Win a Test at Edgbaston
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IND vs ENG 58Year Wait Ends as Shubman Gill Rules Birmingham, Becomes First Indian Captain to Win a Test at Edgbaston

Published: Jul 07, 2025

Sports News: At the prestigious Edgbaston ground in Birmingham, the Indian youth Test team defeated England by a massive margin of 366 runs, ending a 58-year-long wait. With this historic win, India leveled the five-match Test series 1-1.

A Record Under Shubman Gill's Captaincy

Captain Shubman Gill emerged as the biggest hero of this historic triumph. He not only delivered with the bat but also showed commendable leadership skills. Scoring 269 runs in the first innings and 161 in the second, Gill achieved this feat at the age of 25 years and 301 days—making him the youngest Indian captain to win a Test match overseas. The previous record was held by the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who led India to a win in Auckland in 1976 at the age of 26 years and 202 days.

? THE MOMENT SHUBMAN GILL BECOMES FIRST INDIAN CAPTAIN TO WIN A TEST AT EDGBASTON ?

- This is Captain Shubman Gill's Era..!!!! ??pic.twitter.com/NU6so4AJ6e

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) July 6, 2025

India's Batting Laid a Strong Foundation

India won the toss and chose to bat first, posting a massive total of 587 runs. Along with Gill’s heroics, contributions came from KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Ravindra Jadeja—each scoring valuable half-centuries. England’s bowling attack appeared ineffective against India's composed and dominant batting display.

In the second innings, India declared at 427/6, setting an imposing target of 608 runs for England. Once again, Shubman Gill played a pivotal role with another century, maintaining his exceptional form.

Akash Deep and Siraj Star with the Ball

India’s fast bowlers played a crucial role in securing the win. Mohammad Siraj picked up 6 wickets in the first innings to restrict England to 407 runs. In the second innings, it was Akash Deep who turned the game decisively, claiming 6 wickets and dismantling England’s top and middle order. England's aggressive "Bazball" strategy failed miserably against India’s disciplined bowling attack.

Ending a 58-Year Drought at Edgbaston

India had a poor track record at Edgbaston before this match. Out of 9 previous Tests at this venue, India lost 7 and drew 1. Even under the leadership of greats like Pataudi, Wadekar, Azharuddin, Dhoni, and Kohli, a victory at this venue had eluded the team. Shubman Gill’s young brigade finally broke that curse and gave India a long-awaited win.

A New Era in Indian Cricket

This win symbolizes more than just a match victory—it represents a shift towards a new era in Indian Test cricket. With young talent showing both confidence and composure and a captain who leads from the front, this team is set for greater glory. Gill’s leadership and the team’s collective efforts made this victory truly unforgettable.

The triumph at Edgbaston is not just a historical win but a statement of India’s future in Test cricket. It reflects the team’s renewed mindset, youthful energy, and readiness to dominate at the global level. This win will inspire the current squad and set a strong foundation for upcoming challenges.

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