The India vs England Test series just got a seismic shake-up. At Edgbaston, India not only broke a long-standing winless curse at the venue—they obliterated England by a whopping 336 runs. Without Virat Kohli, without Rohit Sharma, and without Jasprit Bumrah, India sent a strong message: the future is already here, and it’s wearing a Gill jersey.
🏏 A Historic Milestone: Gill Becomes the Youngest Indian Captain to Win Overseas
At just 25 years and 301 days, Shubman Gill captained India to their first-ever Test win at Edgbaston—a venue that had haunted Indian teams for decades. His calm leadership, razor-sharp field placements, and a double-century–plus–century combo with the bat earned him the Player of the Match.
Gill wasn’t just the captain; he was the architect of England’s misery.
💥 Akash Deep’s 10-Wicket Masterclass: No Bumrah, No Problem
Enter Akash Deep, the skiddy assassin. In a Test where the English pacers looked about as dangerous as a wet sponge, Deep moved the ball like a yo-yo on a string. His match haul of 10/187 was the best by an Indian pacer in England since Chetan Sharma in 1986.
Oh, and about that so-called “no-ball” controversy involving Joe Root? The MCC stepped in and said: “Perfectly legal.” Turns out Deep’s footwork is just as precise as his line and length.
📉 England’s Collapse: When ‘Bazball’ Became ‘Baffledball’
England started strong—had India at 200/5—but then came a brutal collapse. India’s lower middle order built a mountain (587 runs), and England’s reply was more like a molehill (407 and 271). Twice reduced to 80-odd for 5, England never looked in control, even when Jamie Smith and Harry Brook showed a flash of resistance.
Ben Stokes admitted: “We just couldn’t burst them open.” In other words, when it came to countering India’s bowling, England brought a spoon to a swordfight.
⚖️ 188BET Odds Update: Gill’s Glory, England’s Woes
According to 188BET, India’s odds to win the series have now flipped dramatically:
- India to win the 5-Test series: 1.85
- Shubman Gill to be top series run-scorer: 2.10
- Akash Deep to take 30+ wickets in the series: 3.75
- England to come back and win series: 4.50
Punters are bullish on India—and why not? When the bench strength turns Edgbaston into a fortress, you know something special is brewing.
🔥 The Future Is Bright—and Ruthless
This wasn’t just a win. It was a statement. Gill’s maturity, Akash Deep’s rise, and India’s ability to perform without their biggest stars signals a power shift in Test cricket.
And with Bumrah set to return for the Lord’s Test? That’s not just salt in the wound—it’s the whole Himalayan jar.
❓FAQ: People Also Ask
India won by 336 runs at Edgbaston, marking their first-ever victory at that ground.
Shubman Gill, for scoring a double hundred and a hundred, and leading India brilliantly as captain.
Akash Deep took 10 wickets in the match, including the key scalp of Joe Root, and was central to India’s bowling dominance.
Yes, according to MCC, the delivery was legal as per cricket laws, despite media speculation.
India is now favored to win the series, with odds of 1.85. Shubman Gill and Akash Deep are also frontrunners for top individual honors.
Q6:
Yes, Shubman Gill confirmed that Bumrah will be back for the Lord’s Test, adding more firepower to the Indian attack.
🏁 Conclusion: From Underdogs to Unstoppable?
India’s dominant 336-run victory at Edgbaston has rebalanced the series and tilted the psychological edge firmly in their favor. If this is what India can do without its heavyweights, England better bring more than tea and tradition to Lord’s.
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