Champions in the Making – Team India’s Triumph Trail

Day 5 of the India vs England 2nd Test at Edgbaston (July 6, 2025), capturing the drama, turning points, and standout performances:

🇮🇳 Day 5 Recap: India Crushes England to Seal Historic Win at Edgbaston

India completed a dominant victory on Day 5 of the second Test at Edgbaston, defeating England by a massive margin and leveling the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy series 1-1. It was a day filled with drama, grit, and ultimately, a clinical show of Test match discipline from India.

Morning Begins with Rain & Tension

Rain delayed the start of play by nearly 90 minutes, adding to the anticipation. England resumed at 72/3, chasing a mammoth 608 runs — an impossible task by any standard — but pride and survival were still at stake.

The pitch, cracked and dry from four hard days of play, had started offering sharp turn and inconsistent bounce. India’s bowlers, well aware of the conditions, came out fired up, needing just seven wickets to close the match.

🎯 Akash Deep’s Double Strike Breaks England’s Backbone

Akash Deep, the young pacer who had already impressed earlier in the match, made an immediate impact. He got Ollie Pope out LBW with a ball that jagged back in sharply. Soon after, he removed Harry Brook, who edged a rising delivery to slip — two wickets in one spell, and England was staring down the barrel at 103/5.

Akash’s relentless energy, precision, and use of seam movement under overcast skies drew comparisons to India's all-time greats. He ended the match with 8 wickets, including a game-defining spell on Day 5.