58 years of drought ends… This is the first victory of any Asian team in Edgbaston

New Delhi. By registering a thumping victory by 336 runs in Edgbaston, Team India led by Shubhman Gill has shattered the pride of England. India played its first match on this ground in 1967, but before this Test, Team India had not won a single match in Edgbaston. Now Gill’s leadership has ended the 58-year drought of victory here. India registered this historic victory in Edgbaston, but with this a shameful record has been registered in the name of Asian teams. This is not only India’s but also the first victory of Asian teams in Edgbaston.

Yes, with this the record of playing the most matches for the first victory on a foreign ground has been registered in the name of Asian teams. Asian teams have got their first win at Edgbaston after 18 matches. India has lost 7 out of 9 matches played on this ground, while one match was a draw and now they have won one. On the other hand, Pakistan has lost 5 out of 8 matches played at Edgbaston and three were draws. Sri Lanka has got a chance to play only two matches on this ground so far and they have faced defeat in both.

Most Tests taken by Asian teams to register their first win on foreign ground-

19 Edgbaston, Birmingham (India, 2025) *

17 Lord’s, London (Pakistan, 1982)

17 Kensington Oval, Bridgetown (Sri Lanka, 2018)

16 Gabba, Brisbane (India, 2021)

15 Newlands, Cape Town (India, 2024)

Talking about India, this is Team India’s biggest win in terms of runs outside home. Before defeating England by 336 runs, Team India had won by 318 runs in West Indies in 2019 and by 304 runs in Sri Lanka in 2017.

India’s biggest wins outside home (in terms of runs)

336 vs England Birmingham 2025

318 vs West Indies North Sound 2019

304 vs Sri Lanka Galle 2017

295 vs Australia Perth 2024

279 vs England Leeds 1986