Ind vs eng 2nd test: England’s first innings on the third day of the second Test match being played at Edgbaston, Birmingham, was reduced to 407 runs. Due to which India gained 180 runs and till the end of the third day’s play, the team has scored 64 runs in the second innings at the loss of one wicket. That is, India has now gained a lead of 244 runs. In such a situation, Shubman Gill’s team has a golden opportunity to match the match on the fourth day.
Actually, India will have 9 wickets in hand on the fourth day and many of its batsmen are seen in great form. In such a situation, the team can give England a target of 500+. For which he will have to add 306 runs. If India is successful in doing this, then the match will either go towards the draw, or India can win it. Talking about the biggest run chase in Edgbaston so far, 378/3 runs, England did against India in 2022. However, India’s victory will depend on bowlers more than the batsmen in the second innings. If they do not perform better then the results can be like Leeds Test.
The most successful run chase in Test matches in Edgbaston
1. 378/3 England vs India, 2022
2. 283/5 South Africa vs England, 2008
3. 282/5 Australia vs England, 2023
4. 211/3 England vs New Zealand, 1999
5. 157/3 West Indies vs. England, 1991