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There were wild scenes of celebrations in the stands the moment Shubman Gill took the catch off Brydon Carse’s bat, from the bowling of Akash Deep, sealing India’s first-ever Test victory at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground on Sunday. This was India’s maiden win at the West Midlands venue after eight previous attempts. The victory was made even more remarkable as India were considered underdogs following their defeat in the first Test at Headingley. However, under Gill’s leadership, the Indian team put those doubts to rest with a stunning 336-run win, levelling the five-match series at 1-1.
Akashdeep dedicates 10-wicket haul to sister battling cancer
Akash delivered a phenomenal performance, claiming 10 wickets in the match. On a pitch that offered little to fast bowlers, the Bengal pacer impressed with his consistent lines and lengths. The 28-year-old returned figures of 4 for 88 in the first innings and followed it up with 6 for 99 in the second. An emotional Akash dedicated his memorable performance to his sister, who is currently battling cancer.
Gill spends time alone on the 22 yards after the win
Gill had a match to remember, scoring a double-century in the first innings and a hundred in the second. In his first series as India’s Test captain, he has shown composure and determination, scoring 269 in the first innings and following it up with 161 in the second. His aggregate of 430 runs for the match is the second-highest in a Test match, only behind England’s Graham Gooch, who scored 456 against India in 1990. After the match, Gill was seen spending some solitary moments on the 22-yard strip, perhaps soaking in the significance of the victory.
Mohammed Siraj gets emotional with Jasprit Bumrah
Mohammed Siraj rose to the occasion with a brilliant performance in the Edgbaston Test. His six-wicket haul in the first innings played a key role in giving India a decisive 180-run lead. With Jasprit Bumrah rested due to workload management, the 31-year-old Siraj was entrusted with leading the pace attack—and he delivered. After the win, an emotional Siraj shared a heartfelt hug with Bumrah on the boundary line.
Rishabh Pant brings back the smile to Gautam Gambhir’s face
Rishabh Pant, now India’s vice-captain, played a vital knock of 65 in the second innings. His 110-run partnership with Shubman Gill helped stabilise the innings and added crucial runs to the total. While Pant didn’t reach triple figures as he did in both innings of the Headingley Test, his aggressive intent unsettled the English bowlers. After the win, Pant was seen sharing light moments with Gautam Gambhir and Ravindra Jadeja, bringing smiles to their faces.
Arshdeep Singh records a video for Siraj and Akash Deep
There had been plenty of chatter around Arshdeep Singh’s possible inclusion for the second Test at Edgbaston. However, the team management’s decision to go with Akash paid off brilliantly. The pairing of Siraj and Akash yielded 17 wickets across both innings. Arshdeep, ever the team player, was seen celebrating the victory with the two pacers and even recorded a celebratory video with them.
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