The begin of the fifth and closing day’s play in the second Test between India and England was on Sunday (July 6, 2025) delayed as a result of persistent rain in Birmingham.
India, who set England a mammoth goal of 608 runs, have the sport in full grasp with the hosts left reeling at 72 for 3 on the shut of play on Saturday (July 5, 2025).
India want seven wickets to win whereas England, who have not proven any qualms in going for targets in fourth innings of Tests, want an impressed strategy with the bat as they require one other 536 runs to win.
Akash Deep took two wickets and Mohammed Siraj claimed one in the fourth innings to provide India the breakthroughs on day 4.
At the crease are England vice-captain Ollie Pope (24) and Harry Brook (15).
