Will India bowl out England to win the 2nd Test?

[Ball Blazer]

India declared their second innings at 427/6 on Day 4 of the Edgbaston Test, setting England an improbable 608-run target to win. Shubman Gill led the charge with a scintillating 161 off 162 balls, including 13 fours and 8 sixes, while Rishabh Pant contributed a quickfire 65. Ravindra Jadeja held the innings together with an unbeaten 69, as India maintained a brisk scoring rate of 5.14 across 83 overs. The decision to declare came shortly after Tea, following a 150-run stand between Gill and Jadeja that crushed any hopes of an English comeback.

In response, England lost Zak Crawley early to Mohammad Siraj for a duck, finishing the day at 11/1 after just 10 balls. Ben Duckett remains unbeaten on 11, but with 597 more runs required and two days left, the task ahead appears nearly impossible. With India dominating all departments and England already under pressure, a result in India’s favour seems inevitable unless weather or miracles intervene.

 

[Ball Blazer]

@Devadwal @mominsaigol @Bhaijaan @sweep_shot @pillionrider @Hitman
What do you guys think?

 

[mominsaigol]

@Devadwal @mominsaigol @Bhaijaan @sweep_shot @pillionrider @Hitman
What do you guys think?

Yes they will. Stokes has said he will not go for a draw. India is winning this

 

[sweep_shot]

@Devadwal @mominsaigol @Bhaijaan @sweep_shot @pillionrider @Hitman
What do you guys think?

It should be a draw.

 

[pillionrider]

@Devadwal @mominsaigol @Bhaijaan @sweep_shot @pillionrider @Hitman
What do you guys think?

England have a bit of ego under Stokes and they will be ashamed to totally shut down. They didn't go Bazball last game even though they chased. But here to save the game, they'll have to totally shut down, which they won't. Only Root can and even Stokes has that game.

 

[Ball Blazer]

W

It should be a draw.

won't be. India are winning this one.

 

[pratiktc]

India need 3 good balls to get rid of Brook, Stokes and Jamie.

Will not be easy though since pitch is extremely flat and between 25-80 ovs almost nothing happens in air or off wkt

 

[Amjid Javed]

Really don't understand why India needed to go up to 600 lead begire declaring. Were they scared they couldn't defend 500?

If they don't take the 7 wickets needed on day 5, I think the declaration and when it was done will need to be looked at.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

@Devadwal @mominsaigol @Bhaijaan @sweep_shot @pillionrider @Hitman
What do you guys think?

Lol why Indians not predicting anything...may be they don't want to jinx their own party just like the last Test

 

[RidiculousMan]

I think so. Root the glue is gone. Stokes is a tail ender these days.

Don't think Brook and Jamie are going to put up another 250+ runs partnership.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

I think so. Root the glue is gone. Stokes is a tail ender these days.

Don't think Brook and Jamie are going to put up another 250+ runs partnership.

Yes, they will entertain for a bit but in Test you need proper players...Eng had 3 in this XI. Duckett, Roots and Stokes. 2 gone and third one is just a shadow of himself now.

 

[jnaveen1980]

England have a bit of ego under Stokes and they will be ashamed to totally shut down. They didn't go Bazball last game even though they chased. But here to save the game, they'll have to totally shut down, which they won't. Only Root can and even Stokes has that game.

They will just react to ball.

 

[Hitman]

@Devadwal @mominsaigol @Bhaijaan @sweep_shot @pillionrider @Hitman
What do you guys think?

Chalo, dekhte hain. I never predict things beforehand. Strict policy of mine. That way I never end up with eggs on my face.​

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Chalo, dekhte hain. I never predict things beforehand. Strict policy of mine. That way I never end up with eggs on my face.​

Lol you should teach a lesson or two to Rajdeep and Devadwal

 

[Deewana Mastana]

India are on course to bowl out England and win the 2nd Test, but England still has a slim hope of saving the game if they bat extremely well tomorrow.

England need to bat through the morning session. Surviving the initial burst with the new ball. Rain could be possible so it could take some time and overs out for England and cause India distress.

If Pope and Brook extend their innings and form a stabilising partnership, they may eke out a draw.

Stokes must shift focus from chasing unlikely victory to solid defence. Even a shaky stand of 100 – 150 runs could turn pressure back on India.

 

[Devadwal]

Needs to takes 3 wickets in the morning session , 2nd session is easiest for batting as we have seen in this series so far. Most of the wickets falls on evening session.

 

[kron]

Yes they will. Stokes has said he will not go for a draw. India is winning this

Bazzballers are too good.

On flat pitches

Old ball does nothing. I see England coming close to 500 and then drawing

 

[kron]

I think so. Root the glue is gone. Stokes is a tail ender these days.

Don't think Brook and Jamie are going to put up another 250+ runs partnership.

They easily can. They are the goat batsmen on flatties.

 

[kron]

It should be a draw.

Oz and England still have never beaten full strength Indian team I. Their own country since 2018

 

[sweep_shot]

If England lose, it would be due to being reckless.

No side should lose 10 wickets in 3.5 sessions on this flat pitch.

 

[kron]

If England lose, it would be due to being reckless.

No side should lose 10 wickets in 3.5 sessions on this flat pitch.

Agreed. It can’t be good bowling

Pakistan is the only team that can bowl out teams in these conditions

 

[BouncerGuy]

England is losing this game... India Can win this game IMO... They just need 7 wickets.

Their bowling is not that bad, are they??

 

[jnaveen1980]

Pitch reacts to new ball differently. But Indians played the new ball better here.

 

[Bhaijaan]

England gonna chase this down today.

 

[Devadwal]

Akashdeep is clearly better bowler in this series from both sides although he only play a single test.

Can't wait for Bumrah, Akashdeep to bowl in a tandom in the next test match , I'm 100% sure now England will bat first if they win the Toss.

A lord's test morning - Bumrah and akashdeep bowling will be great sight

 

[kron]

Akashdeep is clearly better bowler in this series from both sides although he only play a single test.

Can't wait for Bumrah, Akashdeep to bowl in a tandom in the next test match , I'm 100% sure now England will bat first if they win the Toss.

A lord's test morning - Bumrah and akashdeep bowling will be great sight

Any chance shami can come?
Then attack is deadly

Bumrah shami akashdeep

And add Arshdeep or yudhvir if picked.

 

[Devadwal]

Any chance shami can come?
Then attack is deadly

Bumrah shami akashdeep

And add Arshdeep or yudhvir if picked.

Shami is done and dusted. He has no fitness for test cricket

 

[Justcrazy]

Only Rain can save England.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Akashdeep earned his wickets yesterday. It was top class seam bowling. Another similar spell today and India are cooked.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Not sure why England cannot draw this match. This is still a good batting deck where old ball absolutely does nothing. No turn on offer. So it is down to Prasidh and reddy. Both are mediocre.

 

[MenInG]

Great victory for India coming up soon...Series is about to become very very spicy

 

[Devadwal]

Only Rain can save England.

If England player respect the test cricket and play according to situation instead Tullebaazi, this test can be drawn . Pitch is still very good for batting . Yesterday india lost only 5 wickets and 2-3 were due to aggressive batting.

Not sure why England cannot draw this match. This is still a good batting deck where old ball absolutely does nothing. No turn on offer. So it is down to Prasidh and reddy. Both are mediocre.

 

[nish_mate]

Akashdeep earned his wickets yesterday. It was top class seam bowling. Another similar spell today and India are cooked.

You mean England???

 

[DeadlyVenom]

You mean England???

Yes my apologies that's what I meant

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Draw is possible.

 

[Ball Blazer]

draw is technically possible, but highly unlikely based on the current match situation