India defeated England by 336 runs in the second Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, leveling the five-match series 1-1. Akash Deep's remarkable 10-wicket match haul led India to their first-ever Test win at this venue. Despite Jamie Smith's valiant efforts, including a historic unbeaten 184 in the first innings and a fighting half-century in the second, England fell short.
England resumed Day 5 at 72/3, facing a daunting target of 608 runs. Akash Deep and Washington Sundar struck crucial blows, removing Ollie Pope and Harry Brook early, followed by Ben Stokes just before lunch. England went to lunch at 153/6, still needing 455 runs.
Jamie Smith displayed resilience, completing his fifth Test half-century and forming a significant partnership with Harry Brook in the first innings. Smith's aggressive approach after reaching his half-century, including taking Washington Sundar for 17 runs in an over, kept England's hopes alive. However, Akash Deep eventually dismissed Smith for 88, securing his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
Brydon Carse offered some late resistance, but Akash Deep ultimately sealed India's victory by dismissing Carse, completing his ten-wicket match haul. Shubman Gill took the catch at cover.
Akash Deep finished with 6 for 93 in the second innings, adding to his 4 wickets in the first. His outstanding performance earned him accolades, with Ben Stokes acknowledging his skillful use of angles and accuracy. Shubman Gill, named Player of the Match, praised Akash Deep's wholehearted bowling effort.
Several records were broken during the Test:
The victory leveled the series 1-1, with the final Test scheduled at Lord's. Shubman Gill expressed excitement about playing at Lord's.
