Shubman Gill’s India bounced back in emphatic fashion, crushing England by 336 runs in the second Test at Edgbaston on July 6. With this dominant win, India not only leveled the five-match series 1-1 but also made a resounding statement ahead of the third Test at the iconic Lord’s in London. It was a complete team performance—batting, bowling, and fielding all firing in unison on a surface that demanded discipline and patience.
At the heart of India’s triumph was Gill himself, leading from the front with twin centuries—an elegant 269 in the first innings followed by a brisk 161 in the second. His leadership wasn’t just about runs, but also the sharp decisions on the field that kept England under constant pressure.
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Former captain and Test great Virat Kohli was full of praise for the team’s fearless approach, particularly in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. Taking to his official X handle, Kohli lauded Gill’s composure and impact, calling the win “fearless” and giving special credit to fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep for their clinical spells that broke the backbone of England’s batting.
Great victory for India at Edgbaston. Fearless and kept pushing England to the wall. Brilliantly led by Shubhman with the bat and in the field and impactful performances from everyone. Special mention to Siraj and Akash for the way they bowled on this pitch. 👏🇮🇳 @ShubmanGill…
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 6, 2025
“Great victory for India at Edgbaston. Fearless and kept pushing England to the wall. Brilliantly led by Shubman with the bat and in the field… special mention to Siraj and Akash,” Virat Kohli wrote.
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Gill, named Player of the Match, expressed satisfaction with the team’s turnaround after a disappointing start in Leeds. He highlighted how the squad addressed key areas—especially bowling and fielding—and executed their plans with precision in Birmingham.
“Everything we spoke about after Headingley, we were spot on. Our fielding and bowling were exceptional, and we knew that 400-500 runs on this pitch would be enough,” Gill said during the post-match presentation.
