### Historic Triumph: Shubman Gill Leads India to First Test Victory at Edgbaston In a remarkable display of cricketing prowess, India achieved a historic 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston, marking their first-ever Test win at this iconic venue. This victory not only leveled the five-match series at 1-1 but also showcased the extraordinary talents of captain Shubman Gill, who scored a staggering 430 runs in the match, including 269 in the first innings and 161 in the second. His performance has propelled him to a career-best sixth position in the ICC Test batting rankings, with 807 rating points, making him the second player in history to score over 150 in both innings of a Test match [https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/icc-rankings-shubman-gill-no-6-test-batters-edgbaston-heroics-10116051, https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/cricket/icc-rankings-shubman-gill-leapfrogs-to-six-after-edgbaston-show-harry-brook-new-top-ranked-test-batter-10116051]. ### Breakdown of India's Historic Win and Gill's Record-Breaking Performance 1. **Match Overview**: - India defeated England by 336 runs at Edgbaston, achieving their largest Test victory outside India. - This win was significant as it marked India's first Test victory at Edgbaston, a venue where they had previously struggled [https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/3498243-indias-historic-triumph-at-edgbaston-akash-deep-and-siraj-shine, https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/3498102-indias-historic-triumph-at-edgbaston-a-record-breaking-test-victory]. 2. **Shubman Gill's Performance**: - Gill scored 269 runs in the first innings and followed it up with 161 in the second, becoming the first Indian to score a double century and a century in the same Test against England [https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-england-2nd-test-review-shubman-gill-akash-deep-10116051]. - His total of 430 runs in the match is a record for an Indian captain in a single Test [https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/shubman-gill-on-cusp-of-breaking-rahul-dravid-s-23-year-old-record-in-england-at-lord-s-2025-07-09-998044]. 3. **Bowling Excellence**: - Akash Deep's ten-wicket haul was pivotal in dismantling the English batting lineup, earning him praise from cricketing legends [https://www.sportingnews.com/in/cricket/news/ind-vs-eng-test-akash-deep-england-legend-bowlers/0997574823024171252f5c28]. - Mohammed Siraj also contributed significantly, taking seven wickets across both innings [https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/ind-vs-eng-test-akash-deep-siraj-prove-worth-edgbaston-heroics-momentum-shifts-in-series-13903753.html]. ### Key Metrics and Records from the Edgbaston Test - **Match Result**: India won by 336 runs. - **Shubman Gill's Scores**: - 1st Innings: 269 runs - 2nd Innings: 161 runs - **Total Runs by Gill**: 430 runs (record for an Indian captain in a single Test). - **Akash Deep's Bowling Figures**: 10 wickets for 187 runs in the match. - **ICC Ranking**: Shubman Gill moved to 6th in Test batting rankings with 807 points [https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/cricket/icc-rankings-shubman-gill-leapfrogs-to-six-after-edgbaston-show-harry-brook-new-top-ranked-test-batter-10116051]. ### Conclusion: A New Era for Indian Cricket **India's victory at Edgbaston signifies a turning point in their cricketing journey, with Shubman Gill emerging as a formidable leader and batsman.** His record-breaking performance not only highlights his individual talent but also sets a new benchmark for Indian cricket. The team's ability to bounce back after an initial loss in the series demonstrates resilience and potential for future success. As they prepare for the next Test at Lord's, expectations are high for Gill and his team to continue their impressive form and break more records [https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/shubman-gill-on-cusp-of-breaking-rahul-dravid-s-23-year-old-record-in-england-at-lord-s-2025-07-09-998044, https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/3498102-indias-historic-triumph-at-edgbaston-a-record-breaking-test-victory].