India Extends Lead Over England to 357 Runs at Edgbaston

India extended their commanding lead to 357 runs by lunch on day four of the second Test at Edgbaston, with KL Rahul contributing a composed half-century and Rishabh Pant adding a dynamic 41 not out from just 35 balls. Rahul's patient innings of 55 runs included careful shot selection under challenging bowling conditions, before being bowled by Josh Tongue's precise delivery. Pant's flamboyant batting featured aggressive strokes, including multiple sixes and fours, and a memorable moment when he lost grip of his bat while swinging, much to the crowd's amusement. Despite England picking up two wickets, including Rahul's, Pant's unbroken 51-run partnership with captain Shubman Gill helped India maintain control. England's bowlers, particularly Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue, troubled the Indian batsmen with bounce and movement but were unable to break the partnership decisively. India's strong batting display puts them firmly in control as the match approaches its final stages.