Akash's 10-fer powers India to break 58-year-old Birmingham jinx

Indian skipper Shubman Gill records first win as Test captain; series now level 1-1

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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.

However, before England could reach the 200-run mark, they lost an experienced Woakes for seven runs. A poor lofted shot up in the air landed in the hands of Mohammed Siraj at mid-wicket, who took an easy catch. England was 199/7 in 52.1 overs.