On July 6, 2025, the final day of the Ind vs Eng 2nd Test at Edgbaston promises high drama. India is just seven wickets away from clinching its first-ever Test win at this venue, having set England a daunting target of 608 runs. With England reeling at 72/3, the odds are stacked against the hosts.
India’s dominance began with a record-breaking performance from Shubman Gill, who scored 269 in the first innings and followed it up with 161 in the second, totaling 430 runs—the second-highest aggregate in a single Test match. His aggressive strokeplay and calm leadership have marked a new era for Indian cricket.
Bowlers Shine in Ind vs Eng 2nd Test
India’s bowlers wasted no time making an impact. Mohammed Siraj dismissed Zak Crawley early, while Akash Deep stunned England by removing Ben Duckett and Joe Root with fiery deliveries. These breakthroughs left England struggling at stumps on Day 4.
Skipper #ShubmanGill shines with the bat yet again and the bowlers are off to a great start as well! 🔥
7 wickets needed on Day 5! Let's win this, #TeamIndia! 🇮🇳
ENG 🆚 IND 👉 2nd TEST, Day 5 | 6th JULY, SUN | 2:30 PM on JioHotstar pic.twitter.com/BJ0YjjbcsY
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 5, 2025
The Ind vs Eng 2nd Test has showcased India’s ability to adapt to overseas conditions. Despite a flat pitch, the bowlers extracted swing and bounce, keeping England’s batters on the back foot. According to bowling coach Morne Morkel, Akash Deep’s dismissal of Root was “a pleasing sign” of India’s growing pace arsenal.
𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩 🥶#AkashDeep uproots #JoeRoot with a searing in-swinger, his second wicket puts England firmly on the back foot 🤩#ENGvIND 👉 2nd TEST, Day 4 | LIVE NOW on JioHotstar ➡ https://t.co/2wT1UwEcdi pic.twitter.com/avu1sqRrcG
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 5, 2025
Match Details and Streaming Info
- Match: Ind vs Eng 2nd Test, Day 5
- Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025
- Time: 2:30 PM IST
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Streaming: Live on JioHotstar
Rain Could Be a Spoiler
While India is in a commanding position, weather forecasts suggest morning showers could delay play. However, skies are expected to clear by the afternoon, giving bowlers a full session to wrap up the match.
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