Match Update: India vs England, 2nd Test, Day 4, Edgbaston (July 5, 2025)
India ne apna lead 357 runs tak pohcha diya hai lunch tak, with KL Rahul playing like a calm maestro aur Rishabh Pant swinging like a T20 rockstar! Yeh match ek dum blockbuster hai, with India holding the upper hand, but England ke pass bhi chance hai to pull off a miracle, like their 378-run chase at Edgbaston teen saal pehle.
Commentary: Rahul aur Pant Ka Jadoo
KL Rahul (55 off 78 balls) ne ek solid half-century banayi, playing with the patience of Rahul Dravid in his prime. Uska serene cover drive dekh ke dil khush ho gaya! On the other hand, Pant (half-century in quick time) ne apne trademark style mein chaos laaya—sixes, boundaries, aur ek baar toh bat hi udd gaya square leg tak! Stump mic pe Pant ka self-talk, “Zabardasti try kar raha hai,” commentary box mein hasi chhod gaya, reminding us of his quirky 2021 Gabba knock jab usne Australia ke bowlers ko nachaya tha.
- Positives for India:
- Rahul ka composure aur Pant ka aggression ek perfect combo hai.
- India’s lead of 357 is massive, especially with England’s batting frailties against spin in the past, like their collapse against Ashwin in 2021.
- Mohammed Siraj aur Akash Deep ne pehle innings mein England ko 6 ducks pe rok diya, showing India’s bowling strength.
- Negatives for India:
- Lower order ka collapse (last 6 wickets for 31 in 1st Test) ek chinta hai.
- Karun Nair (26 off 46) ka form abhi bhi shaky hai, putting pressure on the top order.
England ke bowlers, especially Josh Tongue aur Brydon Carse, ne shuruaat mein dhaak jamayi, but Pant ke aggressive shots ne unka momentum cheen liya. Yeh yaad dilata hai 2019 Headingley ka, jab Ben Stokes ne 135* karke England ko impossible chase dilaya tha.
Key Stats: India’s Batting (2nd Innings, Day 4, Lunch)
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 55 | 78 | 7 | 0 | 70.51 |
| Rishabh Pant | 50* | – | – | 2 | – |
| Shubman Gill | 50* | – | – | 1 | – |
Betting Insights: England’s Underdog Spirit
Even though India looks strong, England ke pass ek fighting chance hai. Their batting line-up, with Ben Duckett (149 in 1st Test) aur Joe Root, can chase big totals, as seen in their 371-run chase at Headingley.
- Best Bet: England to chase (if target <450) – High risk, high reward. England’s aggressive “Bazball” style suits chasing big totals. Success chance: 35%.
- Player Bet: Joe Root to score 50+ in 4th innings – Root’s consistency (53* in 1st Test chase) makes this a saferajmya bet. Success chance: 60%.
- Why England?: India ke bowlers tough hain, but England’s fearless mindset aur home crowd support unhe ek edge de sakta hai, like their 2019 Ashes heroics.
Dil Se Support: England ke underdogs ke sath dil hai — unka never-give-up attitude match ko ek dum thrilling bana sakta hai
