In the 2nd IND vs ENG test at Edgbaston, India secured their first thrilling victory in the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy against England at this venue, which was also the first-ever win of the team India. In this series, India went through major changes in the squad with a new captain, Shubman Gill, and a squad without the iconic pair of Ro-Ko (Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma).
This victory was more than just a win for the young team India as they announced themselves on the big stage against mighty England at their ground, where England held the record of not losing a single match at Edgbaston against India.
Records acheived in IND vs ENG 2nd Test at Edgbaston
For Team India
Highest Test Aggregate in a Single Match (India): India scored a monumental 1,014 runs across both innings (587 in 1st, 427/6 declared in 2nd), becoming the first Indian side to surpass 1,000 runs in a single Test match.
This is India’s highest ever aggregate in Test cricket, surpassing their previous best of 916 vs Australia in Sydney (2004). This also makes them only the sixth team in Test history to reach the 1000-run milestone.
Highest Aggregate in First Two Matches of a Series (Any Team): The aggregate of 1,849 runs by India in the first two Tests of this series is the biggest by any team in the first two matches of a Test series.
Highest Runs After Fall of 5th Wicket in an Innings (India): India scored 376 runs after losing their fifth wicket in the first innings (211/5 to 587 all out), their record best in a Test innings, overtaking 370 against West Indies at Kolkata (2013).
First Test Victory at Edgbaston (India): India achieved their first-ever Test victory at Edgbaston on their ninth attempt, ending a long-standing jinx at the venue.
Largest Overseas Test Victory by Runs (India): India’s 336-run victory is their largest overseas Test victory by runs, breaking their previous record of 318 runs against West Indies in North Sound (2019).
Most Test Victories at Various Grounds (Any Team): India has now achieved Test victories at 60 various grounds, the highest by any team in the history of Tests.
Second-Highest Fourth Innings Target Asked from India: India asked England a target of 608 runs, the second-highest target India has ever asked in a fourth innings.
For Shubman Gill (India):
First Batter in Test Cricket History to Score 250+ and 150+ in the Same Game: Shubman Gill scored 269 in the first innings and 161 in the second, a feat of batting that is truly exceptional and historic.
Highest Indian Captain’s Score in Tests (Single Innings): His 269 overcame Virat Kohli’s 254* against South Africa (2019).
First Indian and Asian Captain to Register a Test Double Hundred in England: Gill did this with his 269.
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Highest Indian Score in England: His 269 also overcame Sunil Gavaskar’s 221 at The Oval (1979).
Second-Highest Cumulative by a Foreign Batting in England: Gill’s 430 runs in both innings (269 + 161) stands as the second-highest cumulative by any batsman in a single Test match in England, next only to Graham Gooch’s 456 (1990).
Youngest Indian Skipper to Win a Test Abroad: Gill broke Sunil Gavaskar’s record at the age of 25 years and 301 days (26 years, 202 days in 1976).
Seventh Batter to Achieve Centuries in the First Two Tests as Captain: Joins the exclusive list of Kohli and Gavaskar.
Second Indian Batter to Have Twin Centuries in England Tests: Following Rishabh Pant at Headingley.
Seventh Highest Test Score for India (Overall): His 269.
Most Century Stands in a Test Match (Indian Batter): Gill had four century stands in the match.
First Indian Duo to Score a 100 and a 200+ Run Stand in the Same Test: Along with Ravindra Jadeja.
For Jamie Smith (England):
Shared Third-Quickest Test Century for England (by balls faced): Smith scored his century in 80 balls, level with Harry Brook, and behind Gilbert Jessop (76 balls) and Jonny Bairstow (77 balls).
First England Batter to Score 100+ Runs Before Lunch in a Session (Having Not Had an Unbeaten Overnight Stay): A rare and bold exhibition of batting.
Highest Individual Score by an England Wicketkeeper-Batter in Test Cricket History (Overall): Smith’s 184*.
Highest Individual Score at Number 7 or Lower Against India: His 184* bettered Ian Smith’s 173 (1990).
Second Youngest Wicketkeeper to Score 150+ Against India.
Second Player to Make 100+ Runs in the Morning After Coming In on the Hat-Trick Ball: Smith is the player who has done this.
For Harry Brook (England):
Third Fewest Innings Taken to Score 9 Test Centuries for England: Brook took 44 innings to score 9 tons.
The Edgbaston Test was actually a very memorable contest, marked by great individual performances and major team achievements on both sides, but ultimately resulting in a comprehensive victory for India.
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