IND vs ENG: India win 9th Test on English Soil, a Historic First at Edgbaston - Check Full Timeline

A Timeline of India’s Test Wins in England

1. 1971 – The Oval: India’s historic first Test win on English soil came under Ajit Wadekar, where Bhagwat Chandrasekhar’s 6/38 bundled England out for 101.
2. 1986 – Lord’s: A memorable victory as Dilip Vengsarkar’s century and Kapil Dev’s leadership powered India to their first win at the “Home of Cricket”.
3. 1986 – Headingley, Leeds: An innings win sealed a rare away series win, with sharp bowling and disciplined batting.
4. 2002 – Headingley, Leeds: Ganguly, Dravid, and Tendulkar piled on runs; the bowlers delivered a clinical finish for an innings victory.
5. 2007 – Trent Bridge, Nottingham: Zaheer Khan’s swing bowling heroics helped India win and later take the series 1–0.
6. 2014 – Lord’s: Ishant Sharma’s 7/74 blew away England in the fourth innings, ending India’s 28-year wait for a Lord’s win.
7. 2018 – Trent Bridge: Virat Kohli’s 97 and 103 along with Bumrah’s 5/85 led India to a commanding 203-run win.
8. 2021 – The Oval: Rohit Sharma’s maiden overseas century and strong pace bowling sealed a famous 157-run win.
9. 2025 – Edgbaston, Birmingham: Gill’s twin tons and Akash Deep’s brilliance secured a massive 336-run win — India’s biggest overseas Test win by runs.

2025 Edgbaston Test: A Statement of Dominance

• Match Result: India won by 336 runs
• Series Levelled: 1–1
• Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
• Significance:
• First-ever Asian team to win a Test at Edgbaston
• India’s 9th Test win in England
• India’s biggest Test win overseas by runs

First Innings: Gill, Siraj Set the Tone

India won the toss and chose to bat first on a good surface. Captain Shubman Gill led from the front with a majestic 269, combining timing, temperament, and sheer dominance. Support came from the middle order, helping India post 587.

In reply, England’s top order showed flashes of resistance, but Mohammed Siraj was unrelenting. His reverse swing spell of 6/70 tore through England’s batting, restricting them to 407 despite Jamie Smith’s 88.

Second Innings: Gill Again, and a Declaration

With a lead of 180, India came out attacking in their second innings. Once again, Gill was the star, notching up 161, showing both intent and composure. India declared at 427/5, setting England a target of 608 — a near-impossible chase.

Final Day: Akash Deep’s Dream Spell

With the pitch showing variable bounce and turn, India’s pacers needed to stay disciplined — and Akash Deep did just that. The young speedster produced a career-defining spell of 6/99, running through England’s batting lineup. While Jamie Smith stood tall once more with an unbeaten 184, England were bowled out for 271 in just 68.1 overs, handing India a record victory.

Match Summary

Players of the Match

• Shubman Gill (269 & 161): A performance for the ages — two masterful innings as a captain under pressure.
• Mohammed Siraj (6/70): Broke the back of England’s first innings with late swing and accuracy.
• Akash Deep (6/99): Sealed the match on Day 5 with a spell of relentless hostility.

Edgbaston: Finally Conquered

Before this match, Asian teams had played 19 Tests at Edgbaston:

• India: 9
• Pakistan: 8
• Sri Lanka: 2
• Wins: 0

This victory ends that drought, and Edgbaston joins the list of English venues where India has tasted Test success.

Records Broken at Edgbaston

• India’s biggest Test win overseas by runs: 336 runs (previous: 279 runs vs England at Leeds in 1986)
• Shubman Gill: Becomes only the second Indian captain after Kohli to score centuries in both innings of a Test in England.
• Akash Deep & Siraj: First Indian pace duo with 6-wicket hauls in each innings of a Test in England.

What This Means

This victory is more than just a statistical high point. It is symbolic of India’s evolution as a formidable Test side abroad — a team that can set mammoth totals, break partnerships, and win in challenging conditions.

With the series now level and momentum in India’s favour, Shubman Gill’s side will aim to script more history in the upcoming Tests — and possibly clinch another historic series win in England.

India’s journey in England has seen many famous victories, but this win at Edgbaston in 2025 may well be remembered as the moment the balance truly shifted — when India didn’t just compete but crushed the opposition on their own turf.