India began with a huge 180-run lead from the first innings, which was extended to 244 by the end of play on Day 3. The Indian batters, led by skipper Shubman Gill on another occasion, did a remarkable job to put on a huge target in front of the English side.
The England batting unit has reformed in recent times and last time around as well; after Pakistan declared their first innings to England, hoping to win, the English batters posted a mammoth total and eventually won the game.
Ever since Ben Stokes and appointed head coach Brendon McCullum took over England's test side as the captain-coach duo, they have decided to revolutionize the game standards, introducing scoring quick runs in the red-ball format.
However, this time around at Edgbaston in the second Test against India, England assistant coach Trescothick has a slight change in tone. He suggests that with 7 wickets in hand and 536 needed over a day's play, England will have 'a draw' on their mind.
“If you get to the point where you can draw the game, of course, we’re not stupid enough to think that you have to just win or lose. There are three results possible in every game that you play," Marcus Trescothick admitted to all three possibilities on Day 5.
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) July 6, 2025
Harry Brook insisted on chasing the set target
However, before such claims, England middle-order batter Harry Brook had suggested that England would try and chase whatever target is set in front of them. India has set a target of 608, and 536 are needed to be scored on the last day of play.
He could also anticipate an exciting day of cricket as England looks to take a further lead in the series, chasing the huge total, and India looks to bowl the opposition out to level the series 1-1.
India vs England Day 5 interrupted due to heavy showers in Birmingham
Though a victory for England looks tough, it cannot be ruled out; however, a draw or a win in favour of India are the two more likely options under the current scenario. However, England has drawn only a single game in the McCullum-Stokes era.
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