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India is currently on the dominating side on the last day of the 2nd Test match that is being played at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Shubman Gill’s 269 runs in the first innings and 161 runs in the second innings led the team to a massive target of 608 runs that is to be achieved by the visitors in 108 overs. Shubman Gill’s heroics led him to breach multiple records, including bypassing legends like Virat Kohli, Sunil Gavaskar, and Sachin Tendulkar. Apart from Gill, Ravindra Jadeja’s contribution with the bat has been exceptional.
The bowling arsenal of the Indian side also complemented its batters. Mohammad Siraj and Akash Deep did great with the ball in the first innings, with the former claiming 6 wickets and the latter putting 4 wickets in the bag for himself. After declaring the innings, the speedsters did not rest and went again after the English Batters. Sending 3 top batters of the English side back to the pavilion, India need just 7 wickets on the last day of the 2nd Test to bounce back after being defeated by the hosts at Leeds by a margin of 5 wickets. The last day would be very exciting for the spectators to witness. Catch all the live action here and stay tuned for live updates.
India's 25-year old young skipper Shubman Gill has scripted history and led India towards historic Test win in Birmingham. This is the first time India has won a Test match here in 57 years and this itself is big milestone for the newly appointed Indian skipper.
Ravindra Jadeja strikes and Mohammed Siraj takes a stunning catch. India just one wicket away from victory. Josh Tongue DISMISSED.
Akashdeep has done it, he has taken his first fifer in England. Jamie Smith gets dismissed at 88.
Prasidh Krishna strikes and sends back Chris Woakes, India inches closer towards victory.
The dark clouds are back and rain threat looms again. The match might lose overs if rain stops play.
Despite all the struggles England is facing, Jamie Smith has stood strong and now he has scored a half-century.
India just 4 wickets away from historic win.
Session 1 ends with Akashdeep taking 2 early wickets, the Ben Stokes and Jamie Smith building strong partnership. But just ahead of the end of 1st session Washington Sundar gives huge jolt by dismissing England skipper Ben Stokes.
Ben Stokes OUT, but DRS has been taken. But it won't do anything as the decision goes in favour of India and England skipper has to go back.
Ben Stokes and Jamie Smith build in a strong 50-run partnership. Ravindra Jadeja on the other hand is keeping it tight but still has conceded 9 runs in his over.
India has got a great start and the bowlers are ready to wreck havoc on field. England is still on the backfoot with Mohammed Siraj bowling tight spells.
Akashdeep nearly reached his first fifer as an inside edge nearly went and touched the stumps.
Ben Stokes and Jamie Smith are holding the fort for England and trying to build a partnership.
Akashdeep is weaving his magic and Harry Brook has to go back.
Akashdeep gets the breakthrough for India, the extra bounce is providing great help and the pitch seems to be tricky for the batters.
Prasidh Krishna to Ollie Pope - no run
1st session: 5:10 to 7:00 pm
2nd session: 7:40 to 9:40 pm
3rd session: 10 pm to 11:30 pm
The team India is on field and started practicing with the match all set to begin within a few minutes. The covers are gone, ground is clear and the day is bright.
Match to start in 8 mins.
The rain is back in Edgbaston, the covers are back on and the Team India is still waiting for the game to start.
According to reports, the umpires at discussion but more dark clouds seem to be approaching. The pitch is still covered but the covers around it have been removed.
It is likely the umpires will be inspecting at 11:45 AM local time which is now according to the IST.
After 4:30 PM IST, the overs are likely to be lost. Its not a good news because even though the rain has stopped and the weather seems bright, the field is still not clear for play.
The rain has now subsided and the conditions in the middle are getting better. The drainage looks extremely efficient on field.
Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar questioned the ground management as to why the full ground wasn't covered and he mentioned that the puddles can be formed on the uncovered areas.
The rain has stopped but the covers are still on and the ground is extremely wet. The groundstaff is doing best possible efforts to ensure the play starts soon.
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