India (587 & 427/6d) defeat England (407 & 271) by 336 runs in 2nd Test at Edgbaston

[RexRex]

This was extra dumb and extra cocky though

Stokes - 'We are entertainers.'

 

[DeadlyVenom]

teams lose Test matches , that can happen , the real issue here for Poms is that the mind set , with this kind of mind set they will continue to lose in coming years. Even the 50 over game , they seldom bat full 50 overs.

Mindset overall isn't too bad. I like the batting approach. It is good in most cases, I don't think they did anything too reckless in the 4th innings. India bowled fantastic and deserve a huge amount of credit for how they made the ball talk.

What I don't like is:

1. Preparing complete phattas.
2. Thinking that chasing no matter the condition is good test match strategy.
3. Test match bowling is a complete afterthought and is basically cannon fodder.

Those things are something that they need to fix urgently.

 

[Devadwal]

KL dropped the match?

 

[U$ofA]

That was very poor from Smith. I think he was going for his personal landmark rather than the need of the team.

He needed to be there through the end. Defend, defend, defend.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Only in hindsight.

I think in most cases conventional wisdom dictates you bat first on a complete phattas when winning the toss.

They got away with it once, can't get away with it always.

 

[sweep_shot]

Bazball is good but it cannot work all the time in all situations.

Today wasn't the right time for Bazball. They could've drawn it by batting sensibly.

 

[RexRex]

Actually, clever piece of bowling. He gor deceived by the slower bouncer. Bowler deserves credit again

Clever bowling but ridiculous, selfish batting too.

Not that I'm complaining.

 

[sweep_shot]

36 overs are remaining for the day.

Can English tail survive 36 overs?

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Actually, clever piece of bowling. He gor deceived by the slower bouncer. Bowler deserves credit again

India won't get enough credit. All the focus will be on Bazball becoming undone as if it was totally self inflicted. However India bowled amazingly well. That morning spell by Akash was as good as it gets.

And when it counted they stood tall with the bat too.

 

[sweep_shot]

English tail should believe in themselves to save the Test.

Only 35 overs are remaining after this.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

I think in most cases conventional wisdom dictates you bat first on a complete phattas when winning the toss.

They got away with it once, can't get away with it always.

It's true elsewhere but in England, because the wickets don't deteriorate much, they have been chasing for the last 3 years.

 

[sweep_shot]

33 overs are remaining.

 

[Mesozoic]

Siraj looks spent.

Maybe Bumrah and Harshit will both come in for Lords. Prasidh needs to go.

 

[aboveandbeyond]

India won't get enough credit. All the focus will be on Bazball becoming undone as if it was totally self inflicted. However India bowled amazingly well. That morning spell by Akash was as good as it gets.

And when it counted they stood tall with the bat too.

Yep. And for me it comes down to Ben Stokes. Why win the Toss and field first on a absoute featherbed. To me, it seems Stokes has Ego issues. Like, "it's our way or non".

I said it at Headingly, England should have batted first then as well. Luckily for him, England got out of Jail with indias Very Poor fielding then.

 

[mominsaigol]

English tail should believe in themselves to save the Test.

Only 35 overs are remaining after this.

No its game over mate

 

[Devadwal]

English tail should believe in themselves to save the Test.

Only 35 overs are remaining after this.

Just 32 over now . Only shanto can save or your tears

 

[sweep_shot]

No its game over mate

If they applied themselves, they could've saved it.

But, they are always doing Bazball. There is no effort I guess.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Akash Deep it is

 

[RexRex]

No its game over mate

You said after the first test it will be 5-0. Well done, rasputin.

 

[kron]

Siraj looks spent.

Maybe Bumrah and Harshit will both come in for Lords. Prasidh needs to go.

Harshit and khambhoj have been sent back lmao

 

[Devadwal]

Siraj looks spent.

Maybe Bumrah and Harshit will both come in for Lords. Prasidh needs to go.

Harshit Rana is not even in the squad . He is already released .

Arshdeep is better option than Rana.

 

[kron]

You said after the first test it will be 5-0. Well done, rasputin.

Aus and England still have never beaten India at full strength home and away since 2018

 

[sweep_shot]

Sky is very gloomy. Rain would be nice.

 

[OldWarHorse]

England are losing this by being reckless.

They only survived 55 overs on this flat pitch.

Disappointed?

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Is Atkinson out of the entire series?

 

[Mesozoic]

Bazball is good but it cannot work all the time in all situations.

Today wasn't the right time for Bazball. They could've drawn it by batting sensibly.

 

[sweep_shot]

Is Atkinson out of the entire series?

England are playing a depleted bowling side. India took full advantage of it.

No Wood. No Archer. No Atkinson.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

England are playing a depleted bowling side. India took full advantage of it.

No Wood. No Archer. No Atkinson.

Archer will come in for the next test at Lords.

Wood could be for the last test.

What about Atkinson?

 

[Justcrazy]

Even at this stage , Poms playing big shots , this sums up their approach

 

[Justcrazy]

England are playing a depleted bowling side. India took full advantage of it.

No Wood. No Archer. No Atkinson.

The issue they need to address is how the batsmen get into mindset of batting longer periods.

 

[Justcrazy]

Thats it , India win the game

 

[RexRex]

Is Atkinson out of the entire series?

I think he's recovered and might play later on.

 

[jamie smith fan]

Thats it , India win the game

Wait wait.

 

[kron]

England are playing a depleted bowling side. India took full advantage of it.

No Wood. No Archer. No Atkinson.

No shami
No rana
No Arshdeep either.

I can play this game too

 

[sweep_shot]

Thats it , India win the game

Not yet.

Decision was overturned.

 

[Rajdeep]

So @Rajdeep, should I expect your congratulations today after India's victory and your team's heartbreak?

After 1 more wicket. Brother Bashir is doing operation Bunyan Masoor as we speak

 

[Justcrazy]

Folks switch your attention to Australia vs West Indies test

 

[mominsaigol]

You said after the first test it will be 5-0. Well done, rasputin.

Why do you call me Rasputin?

 

[sweep_shot]

30 overs are remaining.

Would be funny if rain happens now.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Congratulations to our Indian posters.

A young Indian side batted well and then they made the ball talk on day 4 and 5 on a pitch that seemed like a flat pancake for the majority of the match.

An overseas win is special and the fact that this one came in a side with so many big names that we associate with Indian cricket missing recently retired, players like Ashwin, Kohli, Sharma and even Bumrah, is extra special. The torch has been passed over to the next generation and they have have already made their mark.

 

[sweep_shot]

Congratulations to our Indian posters.

A young Indian side batted well and then they made the ball talk on day 4 and 5 on a pitch that seemed like a flat pancake for the majority of the match.

An overseas win is special and the fact that this one came in a side with so many big names that we associate with Indian cricket missing recently retired, players like Ashwin, Kohli, Sharma and even Bumrah, is extra special. The torch has been passed over to the next generation and they have have already made their mark.

Indian posters are not playing out there.

Players should be congratulated I guess.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

After 1 more wicket. Brother Bashir is doing operation Bunyan Masoor as we speak

One more wicket by India and @Rajdeep will be googling 'cheap flights to India'.

 

[sweep_shot]

29 overs are remaining.

English tail should believe in themselves and take it 1 over at a time.

 

[sweep_shot]

29 overs are remaining.

English tail should believe in themselves and take it 1 over at a time.

28 overs are remaining.

So far so good.

 

[sweep_shot]

28 overs are remaining.

So far so good.

Out.

India win.

 

[OldWarHorse]

30 overs are remaining.

Would be funny if rain happens now.

Ummmm...

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Indian posters are not playing out there.

Players should be congratulated I guess.

Even though it's only 11 players victory is for the whole country brother so I congratulate them all including my friend @uppercut and even @Hitman. Overseas performance is a great feeling for a test fan

 

[Devadwal]

Nope .

Before people start critiquing me, just look at India's record on this ground? And look at the team they are facing?

They stand no chance without Bumrah and a 10% chance with Bumrah is Bumrah has a field day.

Even Australia would lose to this England side on this den.

If india has a 0-10% chancez Pakistan is toast when they tour

Talk nah. We smashed bazball tullebaaz in England.

India become first Asian team to win a test at the Edgbaston

 

[Mesozoic]

Always great to win big matches in Birmingham.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

What a brilliant declaration by Shubman Gill it was. Won it with 28 overs to spare.

 

[OldWarHorse]

Impossible they said. To win here. Guess not

 

[Devadwal]

May it doesn’t stop raining and may Indian tears pour down harder than the rain.

Say it again ? Rain didn't saved England for a humiliation defeat.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

What a brilliant declaration by Shubman Gill it was. Won it with 28 overs to spare. Pies on the faces of some know it all khans on this forum.

@Romali_rotti he talking about you bud not me

 

[jnaveen1980]

Waiting for them to get to 1000 runs

 

[Mesozoic]

What a brilliant declaration by Shubman Gill it was. Won it with 28 overs to spare. Pies on the faces of some know it all khans on this forum.

Not the first time these rabid haters got slapped with eggs in their faces. But still they keep coming back for more chittar.

 

[mominsaigol]

What a brilliant declaration by Shubman Gill it was. Won it with 28 overs to spare. Pies on the faces of some know it all khans on this forum.

Agreed, hierarchy has always been me > Everyone > Know it all everyone's.

Good victory. I have approved for the 2nd.

 

[batandballbattle]

Series nicely poised at 1-1. Could have drawn on this pitch but they wanted to bazz right up to the end

 

[Nikhil_cric]

@Romali_rotti he talking about you bud not me

I wasnt talking about either of you. The person I was referring to has already gone into limbo/hibernation and I suspect we won't see him again until India are in a losing position again

 

[Devadwal]

More rain happening now. Commies saying ground staff are pessimistic

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Typical ignorant stuff from my Indian brother @Devadwal . You are sitting somewhere in India and arguing about rain with someone who lives 15 minutes away from the cricket ground.

Typical stuffs from a guys who live 15 minutes away from the cricket ground zero rain after 1PM

I hope rain can comes now to wash away the tears of Pakistani/ English and wannabe fans.

 

[Devadwal]

Lol India still cant beat England at Edgbaston

Yes we won on the Mars

 

[dravidthewall]

Bazball is good but it cannot work all the time in all situations.

Today wasn't the right time for Bazball. They could've drawn it by batting sensibly.

What you are smoking ..they adopted the style of bazzball from fast 4 years ..and you are telling them to play defensively?

 

[Vikram1989]

I hope this win gives Indian think tank to be more assertive, confident and positive.no need to be too defensive like scared kitten.

 

[mominsaigol]

I wasnt talking about either of you. The person I was referring to has already gone into limbo/hibernation and I suspect we won't see him again until India are in a losing position again

I hope you are not referring to me either. I am the One Above All. Can't be questioned or detained or beaten.

I never go into hiding unless I am asleep, or my family calls for family functions. I am ever present, always watching, always haunting and existing throughout space and time.

 

[harshjoshi87]

Just 32 over now . Only shanto can save or your tears

Not Shanto, Asalanka. Pehchano logo ko.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

I hope you are not referring to me either. I am the One Above All. Can't be questioned or detained or beaten.

I never go into hiding unless I am asleep, or my family calls for family functions. I am ever present, always watching, always haunting and existing throughout space and time.

Of course not you. You never hibernate. You're always here.

 

[Ball Blazer]

India have their first ever win at Edgbaston as they level the series!

Shubman Gill (269 & 161) was the main star of the show, who was supported by his bowlers Mohammed Siraj (6-70 & 1-67) and Akash Deep (4-88 & 6-99) to win their first ever game in Edgebaston by 337 runs.

 

[mominsaigol]

Talk nah. We smashed bazball tullebaaz in England.

India become first Asian team to win a test at the Edgbaston

Yes we won on the Mars

I am talking, you are just deaf. Next time try winning on Jupiter.

 

[harshjoshi87]

India have shown Australia how to beat England.

England will get to chase 550+ in every test in Ashes.

 

[Devadwal]

Not Shanto, Asalanka. Pehchano logo ko.

First win for captain Prince in England and first ever Asian captain to conquer the Edgbaston. His hater like you hiding behind Tuktukraj.

 

[mominsaigol]

England's ego cost em which is why india fluked a win. No big deal, My predictions are always correct unless some outside factor intervenes.

This time It was stokes. Those who listen to me, never go astray.

 

[harshjoshi87]

Birmingham duck broken.

Shame for Bazballers to lose by 330+ runs chasing only 608.

 

[prisha]

Congratulations Indian team. What an achievement that too in a venue we never won till now from 1967 it seems.

 

[harshjoshi87]

England's ego cost em which is why india fluked a win. No big deal, My predictions are always correct unless some outside factor intervenes.

This time It was stokes. Those who listen to me, never go astray.

Momin teri prediction chuk gayi.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

England's ego cost em which is why india fluked a win. No big deal, My predictions are always correct unless some outside factor intervenes.

This time It was stokes. Those who listen to me, never go astray.

Stokes , the captain of the England team , is an outside factor?

 

[Devadwal]

This is Death of bazball. Or banao Highway ,it could have been 2-0 with India favour but 10 dropped catch cost the first test match.

 

[aboveandbeyond]

Well Played Team India. Totally outplayed England.

Moving to the third Test. England have to be more flexible in their approach, and adapt to the game situation. Otherwise we are becoming way to predictable!

 

[sweep_shot]

What you are smoking ..they adopted the style of bazzball from fast 4 years ..and you are telling them to play defensively?

What are you smoking?

Today wasn't the right time for Bazball. If you watch cricket for a long time, you should know this.

Bazball also failed them in the past. There was a reason why they finished 5th last WTC.

If England want to be a top Test side, they have to mix Bazball with sensible batting.

 

[mango_bite77]

Congratulations to young team India, deserved to win. They must be overjoyed to get their 2nd test win in last 10 tests.

 

[mominsaigol]

Stokes , the captain of the England team , is an outside factor?

Yes.

 

[mominsaigol]

The reason why stokes is an outside factor is because of insubordination and ego putting his media image > the team.