In the ongoing Second Test at Edgbaston, India finished at 310/5 on Day 1, with Shubman Gill unbeaten on 114 and Ravindra Jadeja 41 not out. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s vital 87 helped India build a solid foundation after England’s Ben Stokes elected to field. Chris Woakes was the standout bowler for England, claiming two wickets. India made three changes to their lineup, while England remained unchanged. India extend their innings to 587 on second day, with Gill producing a magnificent 269—his highest score by an Indian in England—showcasing great technique and patience. Ravindra Jadeja contributed a valuable 89 before falling to Josh Tongue’s bouncer. England started their second innings cautiously, ending the day at 77/3, with Harry Brook and Joe Root steady at the crease. India’s dominant batting display has put them in a strong position, while England’s batsmen have shown resilience trying to recover under pressure. The match remains poised for an intense contest ahead.
The second Test between India and England has reached an exciting position at the end of day 3. After getting a lead of 180 runs, India have scored 64 runs for the loss of opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and leads by 244 runs. The left-hander Jaiswal made a quick 28 before getting dismissed by Josh Tongue. KL Rahul and Karun Nair remained not out as the day came to an end.
Mohammed Siraj took six wickets and helped India gain a massive lead of 180 runs in the second Test of the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy. After a demoralizing partnership of 303 runs between Brook and Smith, Indian bowlers made a comeback in style and knocked England over for 407 runs. Siraj took 6 for 70 while his new-ball partner Akashdeep picked up the remaining four wickets. For England, Jamie Smith remained unbeaten at 184. India will begin their second innings shortly.
Indian bowlers made a remarkable comeback in the third session after being punished for most parts of the day. After breaking the 300 plus partnership between Smith and Root, the duo of Akashdeep and Siraj joined hands to quickly polish off the tail as Siraj picked up a fifer. This is his fourth five-wicket haul in Test cricket. England are currently batting at 407-9 and the end of their innings is well in sight.
It’s a wicket! After a long period of time, India have managed to break through as Akashdeep strikes with the second new ball. He dismissed Harry Brook who departed after making a score of 158. Moreover, he formed a gigantic partnership of 303 for the sixth wicket with Smith and smashed the Indian bowlers to all parts of the ground. Currently, England trail India by 199 runs and have 4 wickets in hand. India would hope they can knock over the remaining wickets quickly and get a 100+ lead.
England were reeling during the first hour of the day as half of their side had gone to the pavilion by 84. But after that, Harry Brook and Jamie Smith made brilliant centuries and led England’s response, bringing them back in the game. As we write this, Smith has completed his 150 and his partnership with Brook is nearing 250. England’s current score: 323-5 in 64 overs.
After Jamie Smith, Harry Brook has also hit a century in the ongoing Test between India and England. The pair have now added more than 200 runs for the sixth wicket as the hosts look to bounce back in the match after losing 5 wickets for 84 runs. While Smith’s century was quick, Brook played a more sedate innings as he completed his ton in 137 deliveries. With the duo looking comfortable at the crease, problems arise for India captain Shubman Gill.
Continuing his brilliant innings, English batter Jamie Smith has raced to a century in just 80 balls. His innings has put India on a back-foot who are left with no answers to this onslaught. The moment came when he swept Jadeja for a boundary and completed just the second century of his career. He has now added more than 150 runs for the sixth wicket with Harry Brook, who is also in sight of his century and batting at 91.
The English batters are now toying around with Indian bowlers as the hosts have crossed the score of 200 runs. Jamie Smith and Harry Brook have added 125 runs for the sixth wicket and are looking dangerous, with Smith playing a sensational innings. He is batting at a score of 84 off just 63 balls and has hit 11 fours and 3 sixes. On the other hand, Brook is batting at the score of 70. After 40 overs, England have scored 211-5.
England had lost two quick wickets when day two of the Birmingham Test began. Star batter Joe Root and captain Ben Stokes were both dismissed by Mohammed Siraj, which left England reeling at 84-5 in reply to India’s huge score of 587. However, the wicket-keeper Jamie Smith and Harry Brook are playing counter-attacking innings and have taken the score past 170 as of now. Currently, England have scored 173-5 in the 35th over.
On Day 2 at Birmingham, India posted a massive 587 in their first innings, just 13 runs shy of 600. Shubman Gill was the star, scoring an imperious 269 off 387 balls, his highest score by an Indian in England. He showcased great resilience, especially against England’s short-ball tactics and spinners. Washington Sundar supported him well until his dismissal by Joe Root. England’s Josh Tongue troubled the Indian lower order, notably removing Ravindra Jadeja for 89 with a stunning bouncer. England ended the day at 77/3 in their second innings, with Harry Brook unbeaten on 30 and Joe Root on 18, both fending off continuous pressure from Indian bowlers. Gill’s commanding innings and India’s strong total set a challenging platform, while England’s batsmen fought hard to stabilize under pressure.
On Day 1 of the 2nd Test at Edgbaston, India ended on 310/5, with Shubman Gill unbeaten on 114 off 216 balls and Ravindra Jadeja 41 not out from 67 deliveries. After winning the toss, England’s Ben Stokes chose to field first. Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed a crucial 87 runs from 107 balls earlier in the innings. Among the English bowlers, Chris Woakes was most successful, taking two wickets. India made three changes to their playing XI, bringing in Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Akash Deep in place of Shardul Thakur, Sai Sudharsan, and Jasprit Bumrah. England kept their lineup unchanged. England currently leads the series 1-0 after winning the first Test at Headingley by five wickets last month. The match at Edgbaston promises a competitive battle with India’s solid batting performance on Day 1 setting a strong foundation.
