India Leads England by 510 Runs at Edgbaston Test

India posted a commanding total of 587 runs in the first innings of the second Test against England at Edgbaston, largely thanks to captain Shubman Gill's record 269 runs and significant contributions from Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal. At the close of Day 2, England was 77 for 3, trailing by 510 runs, making a comeback highly unlikely according to cricket expert Aakash Chopra, who emphasized that only India could win or the match could end in a draw given the current conditions. Despite this, England's assistant coach Jeetan Patel expressed confidence in England's chances, highlighting the presence of two of the greatest batters at the crease and the unpredictability of fast-scoring grounds. Jadeja, pivotal in India's innings with an 89-run knock, dismissed England's winning chances as mere words in press conferences and showed determination to secure a victory for India. Chopra also noted that modern Test cricket has evolved with flatter pitches and faster scoring, which could influence outcomes, though traditional English conditions have become less challenging for batsmen. Overall, India is in a dominant position, while England remains hopeful but faces a steep challenge ahead.