A historic outing with the bat by skipper Shubman Gill, a ten-wicket haul by pacer Akash Deep were the highlights of a total team effort as India ended their winless streak at Birmingham, securing a 336-run win over England during the second Test on the final day on Sunday.
With this win, India has levelled the five-match series by 1-1. Also, now, after seven losses and a draw, they finally have a win to their name at Edgbaston Stadium. England started the second session with Jamie Smith unbeaten at 32*, with his side in troubled waters while chasing 608 runs at 153/6.Jamie was joined by Chris Woakes at the crease. Smith continued undeterred despite setbacks, bashing spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. He reached his fifty in 73 balls, with seven fours. In the 49th over, Smith hit Sundar for two sixes and a four.
Brief Scores: England: 407 and 271 (Jamie Smith 88, Brydon Carse 38, Akash Deep 6/99) lost to India: 587 and 427/6 d (Shubman Gill 161, Ravindra Jadeja 69*, Josh Tongue 2/93) by 336 runs.
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