Sat Jul 05 17:50:55 UTC 2025: **India Dominate England on Day 4, Set Imposing Target**
**Birmingham, England -** India put England on the ropes on Day 4 of the second Test at Edgbaston, setting a daunting target of 608 runs after a dominant batting performance. Shubman Gill starred for the visitors, following up his first-innings double-century with a blistering 161.
India declared their second innings at 427 for six, with valuable contributions from KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Ravindra Jadeja alongside Gill’s magnificent knock. Pant provided explosive support, smashing 65 off just 58 balls, including eight boundaries and three sixes.
England’s chase got off to a disastrous start, as they slumped to 72 for 3 by the close of play. Mohammed Siraj struck early, removing Zak Crawley, while Akash Deep accounted for the key wickets of Ben Duckett and Joe Root, leaving England reeling. Ollie Pope (24*) and Harry Brook (15*) are currently at the crease, but face a herculean task to save the Test.
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