Edgbaston, UK – July 7, 2025
Multiple records broken by India during recently concluded second Test between India and England at Edgbaston has etched itself into cricket history, delivering a performance of unparalleled dominance from the Indian side, spearheaded by their new Test captain, Shubman Gill. India’s resounding 336-run victory not only leveled the five-match series 1-1 but also saw a flurry of individual and team records shattered, cementing this match as an instant classic. Let’s look at one by one multiple records broken by India:
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Shubman Gill: Rewriting the Record Books
At the heart of India’s triumph was the extraordinary form of Shubman Gill. The 25-year-old showcased a masterclass in Test batting, setting unprecedented benchmarks:
- First in 148 Years: Gill became the first player in Test cricket history to score a double century (269) and a 150+ score (161) in the same match, an astounding aggregate of 430 runs.
- Highest by an Indian Captain: His majestic 269 is now the highest individual score by an Indian Test captain, surpassing Virat Kohli’s 254*.
- India’s Best in England: Gill’s 269 also stands as the highest score by an Indian batter on English soil, eclipsing Sunil Gavaskar’s 46-year-old record of 221.
- Second-Highest Match Aggregate Ever: His 430 runs across both innings is the second-highest by any batter in a single Test match, just behind Graham Gooch’s 456.
- Centuries in First Two Tests as Captain: Gill now joins an elite club of Indian captains to score centuries in both of their first two Tests at the helm.
Gill’s exceptional performance, described by England captain Ben Stokes as “amazingly well” and praised by cricket legends like Stuart Broad and Virat Kohli, solidified his position as India’s premier Test batter and a visionary leader.
Team India’s Historic Feats
Beyond Gill’s individual brilliance, the Indian team collectively achieved several monumental milestones:
- First Indian Team to Breach 1,000 Runs in a Single Test: India amassed an astonishing 1,014 runs across both innings (587 & 427/6d), becoming the first Indian side and only the sixth team in Test history to cross the 1,000-run mark in a single match. This marks India’s highest-ever Test aggregate.
- Highest Aggregate in First Two Matches of a Series: Their combined tally of 1,849 runs in the first two Tests of the series is now the highest by any team in the first two matches of a Test series, highlighting India’s dominant batting display.
- Maiden Test Win at Edgbaston: This victory was also India’s first-ever Test triumph at Edgbaston, breaking a 58-year jinx at the venue.
Bowling Heroes Step Up
While Gill stole the batting headlines, India’s bowlers delivered too, particularly in the absence of the rested Jasprit Bumrah:
- Akash Deep’s Dream Debut: Stepping in, Akash Deep registered a sensational match haul of 10/187, including a six-wicket haul in the second innings. This is the best-ever bowling performance by an Indian in a Test match in England, surpassing Jasprit Bumrah and Zaheer Khan’s previous bests. In an emotional post-match interview, Akash Deep dedicated his performance to his elder sister, who is battling cancer.
- Mohammed Siraj’s Impact: Siraj provided crucial support, picking up a seven-wicket match haul, including an impactful 6/70 in the first innings.
The Edgbaston Test has set an electrifying tone for the remainder of the series. With the scoreline now level at 1-1 and the action moving to Lord’s for the third Test on July 10, all eyes will be on India to see if they can maintain this extraordinary momentum and continue their record-breaking run.
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