Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:38pm on 04 Jul 2025,Friday Sports
India surged ahead in the 2nd Test at Edgbaston as Mohammed Siraj claimed 6 wickets to bowl England out for 407, giving India a commanding 180-run first-innings lead. Siraj struck early on Day 3, removing Joe Root and Ben Stokes in successive balls. Akash Deep supported with 4 wickets. Despite England’s collapse to 84/5, Harry Brook (158) and Jamie Smith (184*) rescued the innings with a 303-run stand. Their effort helped England avoid the follow-on, but India remain in control. The match now heads into a crucial fourth day, with India eyeing a 2-0 lead in the series. (PC: BCCI)
