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Team India created history at Edgbaston as they registered their first-ever Test victory at the iconic venue, defeating England by a massive 336-run margin in the second Test of the five-match series. It was a dominant all-round performance from the visitors, who outplayed England in every department to level the series 1-1.

India’s victory over England has also ended a 68-year-long drought at Edgbaston, where they had failed to win a Test in their previous eight attempts since 1967. This historic triumph marks their first-ever Test win at the iconic Birmingham venue.

Shubman Gill’s majestic 269

India set the tone early in the match with a commanding first innings total of 587, powered by Shubman Gill’s majestic 269 and key contributions from the middle order. England, in response, were bowled out for 407 despite a fighting century from Joe Root. India’s pace trio, led by Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, kept England under pressure throughout.

With a healthy first-innings lead of 180, India came out aggressively in their second innings, piling on 427/6 declared, thanks again to Gill’s 161 in the second innings. The 25-year-old opener, who ended the match with 430 runs, was rightly named Player of the Match for one of the finest batting performances in recent Test history.

Faced with a record target of 608, England’s batting line-up crumbled under pressure. India’s bowlers, led by Siraj and supported by spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, bundled out the hosts for just 257 on the final day, securing a thumping victory by 350 runs.

This victory holds special significance for India, not only because it came at Edgbaston—a venue where they had never won a Test before—but also because it showcased their ability to dominate in foreign conditions with both bat and ball.