The second Test between India and England at Edgbaston is seeing the visitors dominate the proceedings. But the equation is clear: if India bat for two more sessions on Day 4 without a collapse, they could set England a target of 450 to 500 runs. If that happens, England could well be out of the match, considering there’ll not be much time left in the match. But if there’s one team in the world that won’t flinch at such a task, it’s Ben Stokes’ England. And Harry Brook has made that crystal clear, too.
With India leading by 244 runs at stumps on Day 3 and nine wickets in hand, they are in a commanding position. But England’s aggressive brand of Test cricket, dubbed ‘Bazball’, has flipped the script of traditional fourth innings pressure.
Top 5 highest succesful run-chases at Edgbaston
Here’s a look at the highest successful 4th-innings run-chases at Edgbaston and the history England would be chasing if India stretched their lead toward 500.
| Winning Team | Score | Opposition | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 378/3 | v India | 1 July 2022 |
| South Africa | 283/5 | v England | 30 July 2008 |
| Australia | 282/8 | v England | 16 June 2023 |
| England | 211/3 | v New Zealand | 1 July 1999 |
| West Indies | 157/3 | v England | 25 July 1991 |
The biggest chase ever at Edgbaston—378/3—was completed by England against India just two years ago. It’s a result still fresh in Indian minds. That Test, the rescheduled fifth match of the 2021 series, saw Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow slam unbeaten centuries as England cruised past the total, making it their highest successful chase in Test cricket history.
However, in that game, England had more than 150 overs to chase down the total. In the ongoing game, it’s hard for them to eke out more than 100. Also, the difference in runs could be massive too. India have a dismal Test record at Edgbaston. Across eight matches, they’ve lost seven and drawn one, never a win. Their last visit here in 2022 ended in heartbreak, despite strong first-innings performances. That game, too, saw Mohammed Siraj and Rishabh Pant shine, but England’s batting muscle nullified the advantage.
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