ENG vs IND: "Fearless win"- Virat Kohli leads reactions on Twitter as India wins their first-ever test at Edgbaston

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Published at :July 6, 2025 at 11:13 PM

Modified at :July 6, 2025 at 11:13 PM

(Courtesy : BCCI)

India beat England by 336 runs at Edgbaston in Birmingham to level the five-match series 1-1.

The Indian Cricket Team had a terrific outing with the bat and ball in the second test of the five-match series against the England Cricket Team. The Shubman Gill-led side completed a magnificent 336-run win at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

In what was a historic moment for India, they registered their first-ever victory at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Skipper Shubman Gill led from the front as he slammed two centuries in the game – 269 in the first innings and 161 in the second innings.

In the first innings, after being asked to bat first, the visitors posted a gigantic total of 587 runs. Apart from Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal (87) and Ravindra Jadeja (89) also played vital hands that put England under pressure.

After that, England got all out for 407 runs, allowing the Shubman Gill-led side to take a lead of 180 runs. Mohammed Siraj bagged six wickets while Akash Deep took four. In the second innings, Gill oozed his class scoring 161, while KL Rahul (55), Rishabh Pant (65), and Ravindra Jadeja (69*) hit fifties as the visitors declared at 427/6, setting a target of 608 runs for the hosts.

Shubman Gill celebrates his second ton in the Edgbaston test. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

With the ball, India were outstanding in the second innings. Akash Deep came up with a magical effort as he picked six wickets. His staggering spell saw his team bowl out England for 271 to win the game by 336 runs and level the series 1-1.

Fans on Twitter react as India beat England by 336 runs to win their first-ever test at Edgbaston in Birmingham

As India won their first-ever game at Edgbaston in Birmingham by beating England by 336 runs, fans and ex-cricketers on Twitter reacted to it. They lauded the Shubman Gill-led side for their win and gave some joyful reactions. Here are some of them:

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

India have been too good this week .. Outstanding performance .. My prediction is still alive .. 3-1 England .. #ENGvsIND
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 6, 2025

the emotions.. pic.twitter.com/VrsanUNDgN
— soo washed (@anubhav__tweets) July 6, 2025

Bazball when the target is 600+ pic.twitter.com/dK40HdZ7JD
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) July 6, 2025

Akashdeep just revealed his sister has been diagnosed with Cancer. Already lost his father & brother to Covid. Those shoulders are super broad. 🙏
— Gabbar (@GabbbarSingh) July 6, 2025

What a performance from shubman gill and his team.. with the bat and now with the ball..akasdeep and Siraj just brilliant .indian attack looking far superior than the English attack .. Akasdeep and Siraj are workhorses.india win without bumrah..Can’t be better result with the…
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) July 6, 2025

Winning a Test in England is about showing heart when it gets tough! No @Jaspritbumrah93, away from home, backs to the wall and still the boys found a way! #AkashDeep was fearless and unplayable and @ShubmanGill showed maturity beyond his years! That’s the kind of win you…
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 6, 2025

A 𝘚𝘩𝘶𝘣lime innings from the 𝘮𝘢𝘯 of the moment! 🌟Congratulations, @ShubmanGill, on powering India to a brilliant Test victory! 🇮🇳@RishabhPant17, @klrahul, and @imjadeja batted very well, especially in the 2nd innings.India’s approach was to take England out of this… pic.twitter.com/4REiYoY9uf
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 6, 2025

INDIA REGISTERED THEIR BIGGEST EVER TEST WIN AWAY FROM HOME UNDER @ShubmanGill @BCCI WELL PLAYED TEAM INDIA ❤️🏏🧿 WELL BOWLED #AkashDeep pic.twitter.com/ITp4L6Oiw0
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 6, 2025

430 runs. 269 & 161. First Test win as captain and its at a ground where India had never won. As far as individual performances go, this one's going straight into the Hall of Fame for India.Played Gill Saab. @ShubmanGill https://t.co/NGEt5ZtUKs
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) July 6, 2025

Incredible win for India at Edgbaston! First ever Test victory at this ground and by a huge margin of 336 runs! Brilliant performances by @ShubmanGill, @akashdeepsayy, @mdsirajofficial & the entire team. Many congratulations! @BCCI
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) July 6, 2025

One of the best stories about the famous Gabba win in 2021 was how Shastri overheard Gill and Pant plotting how to chase a very unlikely target on Day 5. These two guys don't have a single negative bone in their make up. This captain and vice captain duo can serve Indian cricket…
— cricBC (@cricBC) July 6, 2025

Well done, Team India on an exceptional victory! It was amazing to see the team's fighting spirit and resilience. Congratulations Shubman on an outstanding match with the bat and for leading the team with such poise. A great start to your captaincy. Also great effort from Shiraj… pic.twitter.com/ieDfVITLBH
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 6, 2025

Fantastic win for India, historic first triumph at Edgbaston against all odds. Shubman Gill, Akash Deep and Siraj deserve all the kudos. Above all Gautam Gambhir, who receives a lot of stick deserves praise for sticking to his belief. Well done boys #cricket #EngvInd
— Chandresh Narayanan (@chand2579) July 6, 2025

By how many runs did India win the Edgbaston test against England?

India defeated England by 336 runs at Edgbaston.

Who won Player of the Match in the second ENG vs IND test?

Shubma Gill was awarded Player of the Match in the second ENG vs IND test.

When will third ENG vs IND test start?

The third ENG vs IND test will start on Thursday, 10th July. The venue of the game is the Lord’s Cricket Ground.

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Ankitjit Singh

Ankitjit Singh is a dedicated sports journalist whose childhood dream was to play cricket—now, he serves the game through his work. With over three years of experience in reporting, writing, and editing, he brings deep insight to his coverage. A journalism graduate from Delhi University, Ankitjit’s passion for cricket took root during his college days and continues to drive his career.