India Secures Historic Victory Over England in WTC 2025-27 Cycle
In a stunning display of cricket, India, led by Shubman Gill, achieved a historic 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston. This win marks India's first in the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle and sets a record for the largest victory on foreign soil. With Gill's impressive 269 runs and a stellar bowling performance from Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj, India has climbed to third place in the WTC standings. Discover how this match unfolded and its implications for the tournament.
| Jul 7, 2025, 13:16 IST
India Triumphs at Edgbaston
Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, the Indian cricket team achieved a remarkable victory against England at Edgbaston, marking their first win in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. India defeated the English team by a staggering margin of 336 runs, which stands as the largest victory for India on foreign soil in its cricketing history. This win has also led to a shift in the WTC points table.
In the second Test match played at Edgbaston, India lost the toss and batted first. Captain Shubman Gill played an outstanding innings, scoring 269 runs, helping the team amass a formidable total of 587 runs. Later, the bowling prowess of Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj was on full display, with Siraj taking 6 wickets and Akash claiming 4, dismissing England for 407 runs.
In their second innings, India declared at 527 runs, setting a daunting target of 608 runs for England. By the end of the fourth day, England had lost 3 wickets. The fifth day started late due to rain, but once play resumed, Akash Deep shone again, taking 6 wickets in the second innings, completing a match haul of 10 wickets. England was bowled out for 271 runs in their second innings, sealing a 336-run victory for India.
Currently, Australia and Sri Lanka occupy the top two spots in the WTC standings. Australia remains unbeaten with 2 wins from 2 matches, leading with 24 points. Sri Lanka follows in second place with 16 points, having won 1 match and drawn another.
Following this victory, India has climbed to third place in the standings, with 1 win and 1 loss. Before this match, England was in the top two but has now dropped to fourth place, with both India and England holding 12 points each.