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India’s Akash Deep Inspires 336‑Run Win Over England
India delivered a crushing blow to England with a 336-run win in the second Test at Edgbaston, leveling the five-match series 1-1. At the center of this dominant performance was Akash Deep, who stepped up in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and turned in a dream match haul of 10 wickets for 187 runs.
Akash Deep
The right-arm seamer tore through England’s top order with swing and precision, removing four of the top five batters in the second innings and ending with figures of 6 for 102. His consistent length and subtle seam movement outclassed England’s batters, who were under pressure chasing an improbable 608. The final blow came when Akash Deep dismissed Brydon Carse, wrapping up the match and confirming his status as India’s new pace sensation.
Shubman Gill
If Deep was the destroyer, Shubman Gill was the architect. The young captain showcased why he’s being touted as the future of Indian cricket with twin centuries—269 in the first innings and 161 in the second. His match total of 430 runs is the second-highest ever by a batter in a single Test. His leadership was further defined by his 203-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja that laid the foundation for India’s mammoth first-innings total.
Ben Stokes, in contrast, had a forgettable match, managing just 33 runs across both innings and continuing a concerning slump with the bat. England’s decision to bowl first also came under scrutiny, as India piled on 587 runs on day one, leaving the hosts chasing shadows.
Edgbaston Test
This win marked India’s first-ever Test victory at Edgbaston, breaking a long-standing jinx at the venue. The momentum now firmly rests with the visitors as they prepare for the third Test at Lord’s. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to return to the playing XI, while England are likely to rethink their bowling options, potentially recalling Jofra Archer or Gus Atkinson.
With the series squared and tensions high, all eyes will now turn to London, where England must regroup or risk letting the series slip away. India, on the other hand, have announced their resurgence—and a new generation—loud and clear.
