ENG vs IND Live Score

5:09 PM IST Phew. That brings us to the end of an extremely run-laden, record-breaking and historic Edgbaston Test. India take the honours from here by levelling the series by 1-1. Now then, it's a quick turnaround for both sides as the caravan now heads towards the Home of Cricket, The Lord's for the third Test. Both teams will be reinforced by some of their key players as Jasprit Bumrah will be back for that game for India, while for England, Jofra Archer might feature. But with just a three-day gap for that Test, how much will the fatigue come into play? Only time will tell. The Lord's Test kicks off on Thursday, 11th July and the first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). But till then, you can catch the other cricketing action happening elsewhere. From this matchcenter, then, it's goodbye! Take care, cheers!

5:08 PM IST After a rain-delayed start on Day 5, India had a race-against-time kind of scenario, as ten overs were lost due to rain. But they tightened their grip in a pivotal first session on Day 5, striking thrice to leave England tottering at 153/6 by Lunch. Akash Deep set the tone early, removing Pope and Brook in a fiery burst, while Washington Sundar landed the telling blow just before the break by trapping Stokes. Post Tea, Jamie Smith did offer strong resistance, but once he fell on a brilliant 88, the Indians just took the wind out of their sails. Akash Deep finished off with a six-fer, and overall snagged 10 wickets in the whole match. This led to India's first-ever win in Birmingham after eight unsuccessful attempts, including 7 defeats and a draw.

5:02 PM IST The Indian skipper, Shubman Gill, is deservedly named PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his stellar display with the bat. Reflecting on the team’s performance, he shared that everything they addressed after the previous Test was put into action this time around. Tells that the improvements across departments, particularly in bowling and fielding, were clear. Adds that on this kind of a wicket, they knew if they got 400-500 runs, it would be enough. Appreciates his bowlers and says that they were magnificent with the way they went through the English top order. On Akash Deep's bowling, Gill mentions that he hit the right lengths and was getting the ball to move in both directions, which is pretty difficult to do on such pitches. On his batting, he says he is feeling very comfortable and it feels great that the team wins the match because of his contributions. On being asked about Bumrah's selection for the Lord's Test, he informs that Jasprit Bumrah will feature in the third Test.

4:57 PM IST One of the few bright sparks for England in an otherwise lopsided contest was Jamie Smith. He emerged as a rare positive for England, unfurling a superb counterpunch with his brilliant hundred in the first innings and forming a record-breaking 303-run stand with Harry Brook, even as seasoned names like Root and Pope faltered. But England’s top-order woes were glaring. On a surface that produced 1,692 runs on aggregate, their openers contributed just 44 across both innings, repeatedly undone by India's pinpoint new-ball discipline. Fixing that fragility will be crucial moving forward.

4:51 PM IST India’s dominance across the Edgbaston Test was underpinned by their superior use of the new ball, right through the Test. While England’s pacers, particularly Josh Tongue and Brydon Carse, often resorted to shorter lengths, more suited to bouncier southern hemisphere tracks, India’s seamers stuck to fuller lengths, zeroing in on the stumps, which reaped rich rewards on this slower surface. That tactical clarity allowed them to extract movement, create pressure, and strike early in both innings. Akash Deep, stepping in the massive shoes of Jasprit Bumrah, made an instant impact with his control and intent, including a peach to dismiss Joe Root. Siraj, leading the attack, bowled with heart and precision, setting the tone with his relentless energy. Together, they brought the pitch to life and made the ball talk.

4:48 PM IST Day 2 belonged entirely to India. Gill turned his overnight ton into a majestic 269, the highest ever by an Indian Test captain, blending patience with precision. He formed marathon partnerships with Jadeja (89) and Washington Sundar (42), guiding India to a mammoth 587. England’s bowlers toiled with little reward, their short-ball tactics falling flat. When it was their turn to bat, India’s seamers flipped the script. Akash Deep struck twice in two balls, and Siraj added a third to leave England reeling at 25/3. Root and Brook steadied the ship, but by stumps, India had already stamped their authority on the match.