IND vs ENG highlights, 2nd Test Match Day 4: India seven wickets away from win vs England at Edgbaston

India vs England highlights, 2nd Test Match Day 4: Shubman Gill continued his sensational run of form, notching up a second century in the match and powering India to an imposing 608-run target against England in the second Test at Edgbaston. India declared their second innings at 427/6 late on Day 4, with Gill leading the charge through a fluent 161 off just 162 balls.

Following up on his monumental 269 in the first innings, the Indian captain dazzled once again, peppering the boundary with 13 fours and eight sixes. The knock took his match tally to 430 runs — the second-highest in Test history, behind only Graham Gooch’s 456. He also overtook Sunil Gavaskar’s Indian record of 344 runs in a single Test.

KL Rahul (55), Rishabh Pant (65 off 58), and Ravindra Jadeja (an unbeaten 69 off 118) provided crucial support to swell India’s lead. Pant stitched a brisk 110-run stand with Gill to set the momentum, while Jadeja joined the skipper in a 175-run fifth-wicket partnership to take the game further away from England.

However, the timing of India’s declaration — an hour after tea — raised eyebrows. Fans in the lively Hollies Stand expressed their displeasure with chants of “boring, boring” and boos. On commentary, Cheteshwar Pujara suggested India could’ve declared at least 30 minutes earlier.

England’s response faltered quickly, as Akash Deep removed Ben Duckett and Joe Root, and Mohammed Siraj dismissed Zak Crawley with a sharp outswinger. The hosts were left struggling at 72/3 by stumps.

Now facing a record chase, England’s approach on Day 5 remains to be seen. Under the Stokes-McCullum leadership, their focus has been firmly on results, with only one draw recorded — rain-affected — since the advent of Bazball.

Pant’s electrifying innings featured audacious strokes, including a six off Ben Stokes with a falling pick-up shot and a flurry of boundaries off Josh Tongue. His aggressive intent was clear, though he perished trying to smash Shoaib Bashir.

While questions linger around India’s delayed declaration, Gill’s record-breaking show has placed them firmly in command heading into the final day.

12:57 (IST) Jul 05

IND vs ENG Live Score, 2nd Test Match: Collapse after fightback highlights England's inconsistency

England’s innings was a tale of two extremes.

Reduced to 84/5, they fought back heroically through Smith and Brook, only to crumble again with a dramatic lower-order collapse. Six ducks, including the first golden duck of Ben Stokes’ career, painted a picture of a brittle lineup once the top order was breached.

Siraj and Deep exploited the second new ball brilliantly, bundling out the tail without much resistance.

As Brook admitted, “Up until I got out I felt like we were clawing it back,” but the collapse “as we saw with them (India)” left England with a mountain to climb in the fourth innings.

12:40 (IST) Jul 05

India vs England Live Score: India build on lead as Rahul, Karun steady the ship

After bundling out England for 407, India started their second innings with a 180-run lead but lost Yashasvi Jaiswal early. The flamboyant opener, who struck 28 off 22 with six fours, was trapped lbw by Josh Tongue under floodlights.

KL Rahul, however, looked in elegant touch and remained unbeaten on 28 off 38 balls. He was joined by Karun Nair (7*) as India ended the day at 64 for 1 in 13 overs, stretching their overall lead to 244.

With plenty of time left and a flat pitch under their feet, India are in a strong position to set England a daunting fourth-innings target.

12:39 (IST) Jul 05

IND vs ENG Live Score: Akash Deep backs up Siraj as England collapse resumes

India's decision to rest Bumrah and hand responsibility to an inexperienced pace attack paid off handsomely.

Akash Deep complemented Siraj brilliantly, first breaking England’s back early by dismissing Duckett and Pope for ducks, then returning with the second new ball to shatter Brook’s off-stump with a sharp nip-backer. He also dismissed Woakes on his home ground and ended with 4 for 88.

Deep’s accuracy and ability to move the ball impressed in only his second Test, and his key strikes played a crucial role in wrapping up England’s innings quickly and restoring India’s grip on the match.

12:39 (IST) Jul 05

IND vs ENG Live Score, 2nd Test Match: Smith rewrites record books with blistering hundred

Jamie Smith’s innings was not only impactful but historic. His 184* is now the highest score by an England wicketkeeper in Tests. His century — coming in just 80 balls — featured 14 fours and 3 sixes, making him one of the rare batters to score a century before lunch.

Smith’s assault included 22 runs in a single over off Prasidh Krishna and capped off with two classy boundaries off Ravindra Jadeja before the break.

Despite keeping wickets for 151 overs, the 24-year-old showed no signs of fatigue. Brook, impressed by his teammate, hailed him as a “phenomenal player” with a “long career ahead with England.”

12:38 (IST) Jul 05

India vs England Live Score: Brook and Smith dazzle, But India still in charge

While Siraj and Akash Deep (4/88) were India’s bowling heroes, England’s sixth-wicket pair of Brook and Smith stole the show for much of the day.

Brook, who had fallen for 99 in the first Test, made amends with a superb 158, while Smith recorded the highest Test score by an England wicketkeeper - surpassing Alec Stewart’s 173 - with a commanding 184 not out. Their 303-run stand shifted momentum dramatically in England’s favour during the morning and afternoon sessions.

But the final session saw a collapse as England lost their last five wickets for just 20 runs, eventually folding for 407 in reply to India’s 587, still trailing by 180.

12:37 (IST) Jul 05

IND vs ENG Live Score: Siraj's fiery spell puts India on top

Mohammed Siraj delivered a spell for the ages on Day 3 of the second Test at Edgbaston, taking 6 for 70 to keep India ahead despite a valiant English comeback led by Jamie Smith and Harry Brook. Siraj struck twice in the second over of the morning - dismissing Joe Root and Ben Stokes off consecutive deliveries - to leave England reeling at 84 for 5.

However, Brook (158) and Smith (184*) counter-attacked with a brilliant 303-run partnership, frustrating the Indian bowlers through two full sessions.

Nevertheless, Siraj returned with the second new ball to finish the innings in style, reaffirming his growing stature as India’s pace spearhead in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence.

India vs England highlights, 2nd Test Match Day 4: Shubman Gill’s relentless run spree continued as he smashed a second century in the match, propelling India to a towering 608-run target for England in the second Test at Edgbaston. With England staring down the barrel ahead of Day 5, India declared their second innings at 427/6, led by Gill’s commanding 161 off 162 deliveries.

The Indian skipper followed his first-innings 269 with another century, showcasing breathtaking strokeplay with 13 fours and eight sixes. He now has three centuries in four innings as captain and amassed 430 runs in the match — the second-highest aggregate in Test history after Graham Gooch’s 456. His tally also broke Sunil Gavaskar’s Indian record (344 runs vs WI, 1971).

Valuable knocks from KL Rahul (55), Rishabh Pant (65 off 58) and Ravindra Jadeja (69* off 118) helped stretch the lead. Pant’s 110-run partnership with Gill set the tone for acceleration before Jadeja joined forces with his skipper in a 175-run stand for the fifth wicket.

However, the timing of India’s declaration — an hour after tea — sparked debate. Fans in the Hollies Stand booed and chanted “boring, boring” before the innings ended. Cheteshwar Pujara, on commentary, remarked India should’ve declared 30 minutes earlier.

On the field, England were reduced to 72/3 by stumps. Akash Deep dismissed Ben Duckett and Joe Root, while Siraj got Zak Crawley with a peach of an outswinger.

England now face a monumental task. Under Stokes-McCullum’s aggressive regime, draws have been rare — the only one coming due to rain at Old Trafford in the 2023 Ashes.

Pant’s blistering cameo included a falling pick-up shot for six off Stokes and a sequence of boundaries off Josh Tongue. His departure, swinging hard at Bashir, reflected India’s attacking mindset.

Despite some missed opportunities and late declaration debate, Gill’s milestone-laden effort has firmly put India in the driver’s seat.

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IND vs ENG highlights, 2nd Test Match Day 4: India seven wickets away from win vs England at Edgbaston

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