India Sets World-Record 608-Run Target Against England at Edgbaston

India has set a world-record target of 608 runs for England to chase in the second Test at Edgbaston, putting England under immense pressure to achieve the highest fourth-innings chase in Test history. Shubman Gill has been the standout performer for India, scoring a total of 430 runs in the match, including a double century and an unbeaten century in the second innings. India declared their second innings at 427/6 after securing a 180-run lead from the first innings, leaving England with a nearly impossible task. Historically, no team has successfully chased more than 418 runs in Tests, and England's previous highest successful chase at Edgbaston was 378 against India in 2022. England began their chase poorly, losing three wickets for 72 runs on the fourth day's close, including key batsmen Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, and Joe Root. While Edgbaston has witnessed some remarkable fourth-innings chases, the magnitude of this target makes England's chances slim and a draw may be the more likely outcome if they cannot sustain their batting resilience.