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After enduring a tough loss at the Headingley, Team India has scripted a heroic return in the series, winning the Edgbaston Test by a massive margin of 336 runs to bring things on level terms. It is a special victory for India on many levels. For starters, this is Shubman Gill’s maiden win as captain of the Indian Test team. Then, it has also altered history books as it is the first time India has won a Test at Edgbaston. It took India 19 games to emerge victorious at this venue. Nevertheless, patience reaped the ideal dividend as it came at a time when India needed to strike back in the series.
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India beat England by 336 runs
Team India scripted a glorious win of 336 runs at Edgbaston to level the series with England at 1-1. Batters set the tone for India by putting a monumental total of 587 on board in the first innings. In response, England could only get to 407, thanks to incredible bowling from Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep. Siraj picked 6 wickets, whereas Deep took 4.
The second innings saw India showcasing another dominant display of batting. Captain Shubman Gill, who stood out in the first innings by smashing 269, scored another century. This time he added 161 runs. India declared the second innings at 427/6, setting up a target of 608 for England. England batters flopped again and surrendered in front of a disciplined Indian bowling. They bundled out at 271 after 68.1 overs, and with that India won the match by 336 runs. Akash Deep took 6 wickets in the second innings to finish with 10 wickets in the match. Shubman Gill was adjudged the player of the match for scoring tons in both innings.
Fans raving about the performance of the team
India’s victory is being celebrated on social media. Various ex-India cricketers and experts raved about the performance put in by the team at Edgbaston. Here are a few of the many reactions.
The social media space is inundated with messages for Team India. A world-class performance like this deserved of all the praise. However, the series is yet to be won. The 3rd India vs England Test will begin on July 10.