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India Dominate at Edgbaston to Secure 244-Run Lead in Second Test

Mohammed Siraj’s six-wicket haul halted England’s fightback with Akash Deep running through the tail to leave India poised to level the series.

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Cricket - Second Test - England v India - Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, Britain - July 4, 2025 India's Mohammed Siraj celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Shoaib Bashir and completing six wickets Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

Overview

  • India finished Day 3 at 64-1 in their second innings, leading England by 244 runs with nine wickets in hand.
  • Mohammed Siraj claimed 6-70, including back-to-back strikes of Joe Root and Ben Stokes in the morning session.
  • Akash Deep bolstered the attack after the second new ball, taking four wickets as England’s tail collapsed.
  • England’s record 303-run sixth-wicket stand between Jamie Smith (184*) and Harry Brook (158) briefly threatened a comeback.
  • India will resume Day 4 looking to extend their lead and bowl out England again to level the series 1-1.