India Tour of England 2025 – Complete Live Scorecard & Updates
INTRODUCTION
In Headingley, we might witness one of the greatest finishes of all time in Test cricket – England require 350 runs on the last day for a gigantic 371 target set by India with 10 wickets and 90 overs left. To make it even more exciting, amidst all the hype, Josh Tongue has said that he thinks England will be going down and winning it; there is no consideration for a draw in this first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
Shubman Gill's Captaincy Debut: A Statement Made in Style
What makes this Test even more iconic is that it was Shubman Gill’s first Test win as captain, and what a start!
- Gill plundered 269 in the first innings and backed it up with a superb 161 in the second, for a remarkable match total of 430 runs!
- Gill was awarded Player of the Match for his impressive batting, as well as mysterious field placements and incomparable leadership qualities throughout the match.
Highlight Moment: Gill created a lasting imprint on the match when he took the match-winning catch off of Akash Deep to finish the game, full circle, as a captain with the catch. It was a true moment of visual symbolism – the fresh captain representing everything meaningful.
Gill’s landmark innings at Edgbaston not only defined the match but etched his name into the history books
Shubman Gill’s Epic 269 Rewrites Records at Edgbaston
India vs England 2nd Test – Live Scorecard Summary
| Team | 1st Innings Score | 2nd Innings Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 587 (Gill 269, Jadeja 89, Jaiswal 87) | 427/6d (Gill 161, Pant 65, Jadeja 69) | Won by 336 runs |
| England | 407 (Smith 184, Brook 158) | 271 (Smith 88, Akash Deep 6/99) | Lost |
Key Bowling Performances:
- Akash Deep: 6/99 in the second innings; 10 wickets in the match.
- Siraj: 6/70 in the first innings.
Akash Deep: The Emerging Star of Indian Pace Attack
With Jasprit Bumrah rested, there was an expectation of the pace unit to step up. Akash Deep not only stepped up, but he crashed into the headlines.
- He bowled a masterclass of seam bowling of 21.1 overs.
- He used the English conditions perfectly with late movement and impeccable line and length.
- He ended with 10 wickets in the match. Only the second Indian bowler to achieve this, after Chetan Sharma (1986), in England.
The dismissal of Ollie Pope on day 5 set the tone for the final collapse and then HP, LBW with another seaming ball showed that he could hit the right areas on day 5 of a worn surface.
India Makes History at Edgbaston: Akash Deep’s Masterclass Levels the Series
Weather & Conditions: A Classic English Test Drama
- A storm meant we didn’t start Day 5 until 12:40pm – 10 overs lost.
- However, India wasted no time to attack and by 1:04pm had taken two quick wickets.
- The pitch was well-worn after 5 days of cricket with 1692 runs, but still had assistance for bowlers willing to hit the cracks, such as Akash Deep and Jadeja.
Smart Reviews & Strategic Decisions
India made the most of DRS (Decision Review System) while England’s reviews were mainly an element of hope instead of strategy.
- There was one overturned decision for England, Jamie Smith was incorrectly given out to Prasidh Krishna, when he shouldn’t have been.
- Stokes was LBW, which was upheld due to Washington Sundar turning and drifting the ball spectacularly.
Jamie Smith: The Lone Warrior for England
Jamie Smith once again stood tall with 88 in the second innings after carrying his bat with an impressive 184 in the first.
- With 272 runs in the match, he has the record for most runs by an English wicketkeeper in a Test match.
- Unfortunately for Smith, it was all in vain as he attempted to hit Akash Deep for a third consecutive six and was dismissed.
Jamie Smith Blazes Third Fastest Test Century for England in ENG vs IND 2nd Test at Edgbaston
Other Noteworthy Contributions
- Ravindra Jadeja: Great contributions in both innings (89 & 69) and bowled the key support in the second innings.
- Rishabh Pant: Scored a brisk 65 and helped push the run rate up in the second innings.
- Washington Sundar: With much more than runs, made key breakthroughs with the help of Ben Stokes.
- Siraj: Bowled beautifully all innings and took a stunning catch to dismiss Josh Tongue.
Fan Moments & Atmosphere
With over 18,000 fans filling Edgbaston and a good portion of the crowd made up of Indian fans who made such an electric atmosphere that Birmingham felt like a mini-Mumbai, chants, drum beats, and flags set the vibes off the scale.
- The noise when Gill took the last wicket was astonishing, I don’t think Edgbaston has ever seen anything like it.
- The joy of the celebration, with Akash Deep and Gill hugging each other, clearly overwhelmed by the enormity of the moment, was something to see.
What This Means for the Series
With this victory, India levelled the series at 1-1, regained momentum and set up what should be an exciting finish to the tour.
Key Takeaways for India:
- Akash Deep is ready for the big time.
- Shubman Gill is fearless and proactive.
- Team depth and bench strength have kicked in at the right time.
For England:
- They need to improve their execution and temperament under pressure.
- Jamie Smith is a big boost to the side; however, the bowling unit looked ineffective in parts.
Final Word
The India Tour of England 2025 is becoming an iconic series, and at Edgbaston the second Test is a match that cricket fans will talk about for many years.
With the series now evened at 1-1, the next Test at Lord’s is sure to provide more drama, more acts of heroics and hopefully, another thrilling chapter in the ongoing cricketing rivalry between India and England.
Be sure to continue following us for complete live scorecards, player updates and match analysis as this thrilling tour continues!
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