In the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, India defeated England by 336 runs at Edgbaston, leveling the series. This victory marks India's first win in nine Tests at the venue.
England captain Ben Stokes attempted to play a delivery from Washington Sundar off the front foot, but the ball struck his pad first. The DRS review upheld the decision by Bangladeshi umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, confirming Stokes’ dismissal just before the lunch break. At that moment, it became clear that the Test was slipping away from England.
Was it ever in their grasp? On Day 4, when England began their chase of a daunting 608-run target, or even at the start of the final day, hopes were faint. Intermittent showers at Edgbaston further clouded the prospects of play, leaving uncertainty about how much cricket would be possible.
When England resumed at 72/3, rain had already delayed play by about 100 minutes. India, winless in their previous eight Tests at Edgbaston (7 losses, 1 draw), were determined to seize the opportunity. Within 25 minutes of play, Akash Deep struck twice, bowling Ollie Pope with a sensational delivery and trapping Harry Brook LBW with a brilliant inswinger. England slumped to 83/5 in 21.3 overs. A 70-run partnership between Stokes and young wicketkeeper-batsman Jamie Smith offered some resistance, but Stokes’ dismissal before lunch turned the tide.
Post-lunch, Prasidh Krishna dismissed Chris Woakes, breaking a 46-run stand with Smith. Akash Deep then claimed his fifth wicket, removing Smith, who top-scored with 88. From there, England’s innings crumbled, with the only question being the margin of defeat. India sealed a commanding 336-run victory, their first at Edgbaston.
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