England trying to rewrite Test cricket, says Ben Stokes
England rode on unbeaten hundreds from Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow to pull off a record chase of 378 with two sessions to spare at Edgbaston for a thrilling series-levelling victory.
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Revealed - the key ingredients in a 'Bazball' run chase
The sensational start for England's red-ball revolution continues, with Brendon McCullum's Test-match entertainers chasing down a record 378 at a canter to beat India at Edgbaston.
Kent's Zak Crawley and Sam Billings help England beat India at Edgbaston as side complete record chase
Kent duo Zak Crawley and Sam Billings helped England beat India on Tuesday - doing so with a sensational run-chase.
India vs England: Hanuma Vihari Cops Flak From Fans On Twitter After Dropping Jonny Bairstow
England are in a great position to win the rescheduled 5th Test against India after its batters showed great intent on day 4 of the Edgbaston Test. The openers Alex Lees and Zak Crawley shared a century stand and the experienced and in-form duo of Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow slammed unbeaten half-centuries to bring England within touching distance of the target with 7 wickets in hand.
"Who Made The Call": Ex-Pakistan Star Questions Ravichandran Ashwin's Omission From India Playing XI For Edgbaston Test
Having been in control for much of the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston, India found themselves on the back foot at stumps on Day 4. Apart from Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant, the Indian batting failed to come to the party in the second innings, and were bowled out for 245, setting England a target of 378 runs to win the fifth Test. Despite the batters' failings in the second innings, India still would have been quietly confident with England needing to chase over 350 runs to win the match -- a feat that has never been accomplished at Edgbaston.
Watch: Umpire Richard Kettleborough Asks England Star To "Shut Up" And Bat In Edgbaston Test
England might be inching towards a great comeback victory against India but star paceman Stuart Broad has had a match to forget so far. Broad was first taken to the cleaners by Jasprit Bumrah and had the ignominious record of bowling the costliest over in Test cricket to his name. He was then given a dressing down by English umpire Richard Kettleborough as he tried to argue about something when he had come out to bat in England's first innings.
India vs England, 5th Test: Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow power mad dash to 378
With the pitch flattening and the sun out, the much vaunted Indian bowling, barring skipper Jasprit Bumrah, looked toothless as Joe Root (batting 76, 110 balls, 9x4) and Jonny Bairstow (batting 72, 89 balls, 8x4) played risk-free cricket and added 150 runs in the post-tea session. India have themselves to blame though as they had opportunities. Hanuma Vihari, strangely placed at widish second slip, with shin pads on, when better fielders in that position like Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer were available, dropped the in-form Bairstow off Mohammed Siraj on 14 when the score was 153. India’s shoulders after that chance was fluffed just dropped as Bairstow, with over 900 runs this year, made them pay.
Alex Lees: England have ultimate belief they can complete chase against India
Alex Lees claimed England’s “ultimate belief” in each other helped drive them towards a history-making chase against India at Edgbaston.