Sun Jul 06 12:00:00 UTC 2025: **Edgbaston Test Match Delayed by Rain; England Battling to Save Face**
**Edgbaston, UK** – The start of the final day of the Edgbaston Test match between England and India has been delayed due to rain, with play now scheduled to begin at 12:40 pm (BST). The inclement weather has added another layer of tension to an already gripping encounter, as England faces a daunting task to salvage a draw.
England will resume their innings at 72-3, still needing 536 runs to win. The tourists have been in a very dominant position with an incisive display of seam bowling. Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj made key breakthroughs in the first innings and pose a serious threat to England’s batting line-up with the first new ball being 16 overs old.
All eyes will be on how England approaches this final day, with questions swirling around their “Bazball” philosophy and whether they can adapt to the situation and bat for a draw. It is likely India will unleash Jasprit Bumrah as the first change bowler for the next test.
The amount of play that can be squeezed in with the second new ball could be a major factor in the outcome of the match.
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