India Defeats England by 336 Runs to Level Test Series at Edgbaston

India secured a commanding 336-run victory over England in the second Test at Edgbaston, leveling the series at 1-1 and marking their first-ever Test win at the venue. England, known for their aggressive 'Bazball' style, struggled to adapt to a defensive approach, ultimately being bowled out for 271 while chasing a target of 608. Jamie Smith stood out for England, scoring 88 in the second innings after a career-best 184 not out in the first, but his efforts were insufficient against India's dominant bowling attack led by Akash Deep, who took six wickets in the innings and ten overall in the match. England's batting lineup faltered early with key wickets falling quickly, exposing ongoing issues such as their vulnerability to spin and inconsistent performances from players like Ollie Pope and Zak Crawley. India's seamers, particularly Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj, exploited the flat pitch effectively despite the absence of star bowler Jasprit Bumrah, leaving England's bowling attack ineffective and their hopes of a comeback extinguished well before the day's end. The result has set the stage for a highly anticipated third Test at Lord’s, with India confident in their pace attack and England needing to address their strategic weaknesses.