407/10 (89.3)
CRR : 4.55
587/10 (151.0)
CRR : 3.89
India won by 336 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Player
269(387)^161(162)
Highest Match Aggregates in a Completed Test Match with Proper Result:
1768 - Pakistan v England, Rawalpindi, 2022
1753 - Australia v England, Adelaide, 1921
1723 - England v Australia, Headingley, 1948
1692 - India vs England, Birmingham, 2025, This Match*
1675 - England vs New Zealand, Trent Bridge, 2022
1768 - Pakistan v England, Rawalpindi, 2022
1753 - Australia v England, Adelaide, 1921
1723 - England v Australia, Headingley, 1948
1692 - India vs England, Birmingham, 2025, This Match*
1675 - England vs New Zealand, Trent Bridge, 2022
Most Ducks in a Test for England:
7 vs West Indies, Leeds, 1976
7 vs India, Birmingham, 2025, This Match*
6 vs West Indies, Bridgetown, 1954
7 vs West Indies, Leeds, 1976
7 vs India, Birmingham, 2025, This Match*
6 vs West Indies, Bridgetown, 1954
Ben Stokes (England Captain): "Yeah, tough one. I think of two moments. Having them 200/5, we were happy but couldn't pounce on them. We weren't able to burst them open; that was one of those moments. Big first innings there, being at 84/5. It was always tough to scrape back into the game from there.
I thought it was a tough decision at the toss. At 200/5, you think you're ahead. The pitch suited India more than us. As I said, when you have them on 200 for 5, you'd be happy, but as the game got deeper and deeper, it suited India more than us.
I wouldn't say that it's a concern. We ran in, and we bowled well. We tried everything, changed plans, and did what we could. But when a team is on top of you, it's tough to wrestle momentum back. The opposition is full of world-class players. Shubman had an unbelievable game.
It is tough. You spend a lot of time on the field. It is always a difficult position to be batting at the end of the day after a long day. Tired bodies, tired minds. However, it's a situation we'll face again and need to become accustomed to.
Jamie has been incredible since he came into the side. He has been exceptional with the bat and goes massively under the radar as a wicketkeeper. He stuck to his guns and played his natural game, and the way he and Harry Brook were able to get momentum back, even though it wasn't enough, was great to see.
A couple of days to think about the changes for the next game, but it's been a tough week, so we'll see how we shape up at Lord's. Thank you."
I thought it was a tough decision at the toss. At 200/5, you think you're ahead. The pitch suited India more than us. As I said, when you have them on 200 for 5, you'd be happy, but as the game got deeper and deeper, it suited India more than us.
I wouldn't say that it's a concern. We ran in, and we bowled well. We tried everything, changed plans, and did what we could. But when a team is on top of you, it's tough to wrestle momentum back. The opposition is full of world-class players. Shubman had an unbelievable game.
It is tough. You spend a lot of time on the field. It is always a difficult position to be batting at the end of the day after a long day. Tired bodies, tired minds. However, it's a situation we'll face again and need to become accustomed to.
Jamie has been incredible since he came into the side. He has been exceptional with the bat and goes massively under the radar as a wicketkeeper. He stuck to his guns and played his natural game, and the way he and Harry Brook were able to get momentum back, even though it wasn't enough, was great to see.
A couple of days to think about the changes for the next game, but it's been a tough week, so we'll see how we shape up at Lord's. Thank you."
Player of the Match: Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill (POTM and India Captain): "Yes, definitely. I think all the things we spoke about after the last game have been on spot with all those things.
I think, the way we came back was tremendous. The way we came back with our bowling and fielding after the first game has been incredible.
On this kind of wicket, we knew that if we got 400-500 runs, it would be enough to put them under pressure. Not every game will be like Headingley. You won't drop that many chances every day.
They (Akash Deep and Siraj) were magnificent. The way we managed to get through their top order was fantastic. I think Prasidh Krishna was excellent as well. He didn't get as many wickets, but he bowled really well.
Akash Deep was superb. He hit the right lengths and was getting the ball to move both ways, which was difficult on a pitch like this. He was magnificent for us.
I am comfortable. I am definitely feeling comfortable with my game, and if we are able to win matches and series with my contributions, it will be great.
As I said before, I want to play as a batter, and go out as a batter and make decisions as a batter. Sometimes you won't take some risks when you're thinking as a captain, which you have to do as a batter.
Bumrah is definitely playing at Lord's (smile widens).
Very excited for it (3rd Test). Possibly the most iconic stadium in the world. As a kid, you dream of playing at Lord's. Really, a great feeling. No bigger honour than going to Lord's and playing there. No bigger honour than to captain your country in a Test match at Lord's. Thank you."
I think, the way we came back was tremendous. The way we came back with our bowling and fielding after the first game has been incredible.
On this kind of wicket, we knew that if we got 400-500 runs, it would be enough to put them under pressure. Not every game will be like Headingley. You won't drop that many chances every day.
They (Akash Deep and Siraj) were magnificent. The way we managed to get through their top order was fantastic. I think Prasidh Krishna was excellent as well. He didn't get as many wickets, but he bowled really well.
Akash Deep was superb. He hit the right lengths and was getting the ball to move both ways, which was difficult on a pitch like this. He was magnificent for us.
I am comfortable. I am definitely feeling comfortable with my game, and if we are able to win matches and series with my contributions, it will be great.
As I said before, I want to play as a batter, and go out as a batter and make decisions as a batter. Sometimes you won't take some risks when you're thinking as a captain, which you have to do as a batter.
Bumrah is definitely playing at Lord's (smile widens).
Very excited for it (3rd Test). Possibly the most iconic stadium in the world. As a kid, you dream of playing at Lord's. Really, a great feeling. No bigger honour than going to Lord's and playing there. No bigger honour than to captain your country in a Test match at Lord's. Thank you."
Most Test Matches Taken by an Asian Team to Register their First Win Away:
19 by India at Edgbaston, 2025 *
17 by Pakistan at Lord's, 1982
17 by Sri Lanka at Kensington Oval, 2018
16 by India at Gabba, 2021
15 by India at Newlands, 2024
19 by India at Edgbaston, 2025 *
17 by Pakistan at Lord's, 1982
17 by Sri Lanka at Kensington Oval, 2018
16 by India at Gabba, 2021
15 by India at Newlands, 2024
Youngest Indian Captains to Win an Away Test Match:
25 years and 301 days - Shubman Gill vs England, Birmingham, 2025, This Match*
26 years and 202 days - Sunil Gavaskar vs New Zealand, Auckland, 1976
26 years and 292 days - Virat Kohli vs Sri Lanka, Colombo (PSS), 2015
25 years and 301 days - Shubman Gill vs England, Birmingham, 2025, This Match*
26 years and 202 days - Sunil Gavaskar vs New Zealand, Auckland, 1976
26 years and 292 days - Virat Kohli vs Sri Lanka, Colombo (PSS), 2015
What a memorable Test match for Shubman Gill and India. Gill scored 430 runs, India broke Edgbaston's jinx and registered their biggest win away from home. The margin is 336 runs. Ben Stokes put India in, and the visitors made full use of the flat surface. No Jasprit Bumrah. Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj stepped up big time, picking up as many as 17 wickets combined in the Test match. England's top order didn't turn up in Birmingham and lost half of their side twice in the game inside 100. Harry Brook and Jamie Smith were absolutely stunning, but Gill's marathon effort had already batted the hosts out by a mile.
Another proper advertisement for Test cricket. A day 5 finish at Headingley in England's favour and a day 5 finish at Edgbaston in India's favour. The Anderson-Tendulkar trophy is nicely poised at 1-1 with three more games remaining in the series. The third Test will be played at the Home of Cricket, the Lord's, coming live on July 10. Bumrah and Archer are all but confirmed to play in that game.
For now, I am AkshayaKrishna Polya, signing off on behalf of my co-commentator, Pritam Dey, and scorer/analyst Raju Khariya and statistician Aman. We will meet again. Until then, cheers!
Another proper advertisement for Test cricket. A day 5 finish at Headingley in England's favour and a day 5 finish at Edgbaston in India's favour. The Anderson-Tendulkar trophy is nicely poised at 1-1 with three more games remaining in the series. The third Test will be played at the Home of Cricket, the Lord's, coming live on July 10. Bumrah and Archer are all but confirmed to play in that game.
For now, I am AkshayaKrishna Polya, signing off on behalf of my co-commentator, Pritam Dey, and scorer/analyst Raju Khariya and statistician Aman. We will meet again. Until then, cheers!