Sports News: 6 July 2025 marked a golden chapter in the history of Indian cricket, as Team India defeated England by a massive 366 runs on their home ground, registering their first-ever Test win at the iconic Edgbaston stadium in Birmingham. With this historic triumph, India leveled the five-match Test series 1-1 and accomplished a feat that no Indian team had managed in the past 58 years.
Historic Turnaround Under Shubman Gill's Captaincy
The victory was powered by the brilliant leadership of Shubman Gill, who not only captained the side with composure but also scored two exceptional centuries (269 and 161). However, while Gill shone with the bat, another star emerged with the ball—fast bowler Akash Deep, whose lethal spells turned the match completely in India’s favor.
A historic win at Edgbaston ?#TeamIndia win the second Test by 336 runs and level the series 1-1 ? ?
Scorecard https://t.co/Oxhg97g4BF #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/UsjmXFspBE
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 6, 2025Akash Deep’s Masterclass: 10 Wickets and a Place in History
Born in Sasaram, Bihar, Akash Deep created history by claiming 10 wickets in the match —
- 4 wickets in the first innings
- 6 wickets in the second innings
He dismantled England’s batting by removing big names like Joe Root, Ollie Pope, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, and Jamie Smith. With this feat, he became the first Indian bowler in 21 years to take 10 wickets in a Test match in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia).
First Indian in 39 Years to Take 10 Wickets in England
Akash Deep also matched the legendary Chetan Sharma, who last achieved a 10-wicket haul in England back in 1986. With this performance, Akash etched his name into the history books of Indian Test cricket.
India’s Best Bowling Figures in England (Tests)
- 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)
India’s Biggest Test Win on Foreign Soil
By defeating England by 366 runs, India recorded its largest-ever overseas Test victory. The previous record was against the West Indies. This win, under Gill’s leadership and with Akash Deep’s brilliance, marks a new era of dominance for Team India in Test cricket.
A New Generation, A New Legacy
This win at Edgbaston is not just a moment of glory but a reflection of the evolving mindset, growing confidence, and powerful energy of India’s new generation in Test cricket. Akash Deep has shown that the future belongs to Indian fast bowling, and he has what it takes to shine on the biggest stages. With this historic win, India didn't just win a match—they made a bold statement to the world.
