Akash Deep’s Magic Ends India’s Edgbaston Drought

July 7, 2025 - India has finally ended its long wait for a Test win in Birmingham. After 58 years, Team India made history under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. This is not just a win — it is a special moment that took many years to come. Many players played an important role in this victory, but Akash Deep stood out with his brilliant performance.

There is a popular saying, "Ek Bihari, Sab Par Bhaari", and it became true in this match. Akash Deep, who was born in Sasaram, Bihar, bowled with great skill in England’s second innings and took 6 wickets. In the first innings, he had already taken 4 wickets. Therefore, he took a total of 10 wickets in this Test match, which became a big record.

With this performance, Akash Deep has become the first Indian bowler in 21 years to take 10 wickets in a Test match in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia).

A Historic Moment After 39 Years

Akash Deep has also made another big record. He became the first Indian bowler in 39 years to take 10 wickets in a Test match in England. Before him, Chetan Sharma had done this in 1986, also in Birmingham. This is a rare and proud moment for Indian cricket fans.

Big Wickets by Akash Deep

In the second innings, Akash Deep took the wickets of Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse.

In the first innings, he took out Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Harry Brook and Chris Woakes.

This shows how important his role was in destroying England’s batting line-up.

Best Bowling Figures by Indian Bowlers in England

Here are the best match figures by Indian bowlers on English soil:

• 10/187 – Akash Deep, Birmingham 2025
• 10/188 – Chetan Sharma, Birmingham 1986
• 9/110 – Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Bridge 2021
• 9/134 – Zaheer Khan, Trent Bridge 2007

Akash Deep now tops this list, making his performance even more special.

India Finally Wins at Edgbaston

India achieved a big victory at Edgbaston in Birmingham by 366 runs. This is India’s biggest win in terms of runs in an overseas Test match. Earlier, the biggest away win was against the West Indies.

This match is not only historic because of the result but also because of Akash Deep’s amazing bowling and the team’s all-round performance.