IND vs Eng: The Birmingham Test being played between India and England has now reached a thrilling turn. Team India has set a target of 608 runs in front of England, chasing the English team scored 72/3 runs. Now the question arises whether India will be able to take 7 wickets on the 5th and last day of the game or England would like to reach the target by playing Bazball cricket or the rain will take this match to the draw. All three results are possible. However, let us tell you what Birmingham’s records say.
Till date, the target of 400 runs has not been chased at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium in Birmingham, which indicates that this test is in India’s fist. According to experts, batting in Birmingham in the fourth innings is never easy. Till date, a target of 400 runs has never been chased here. Meaning if India crosses the 400-run mark, then the chances of its victory will be around 90-100%.
The biggest run to date at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium has been 378 runs. In July 2022, England defeated India by 7 wickets, chasing a target of 378 runs at the grounds of Birmingham. Therefore, India’s hand is heavy in this match, because they have set a mountain -like target of 608 runs in front of the hosts.
In the Birmingham Test match, the Indian team gave England a target of 608 runs, chasing which the hosts have scored 72/3 runs and India still has a lead of 536 runs. Now on the 5th day of the Birmingham Test, India needs 7 wickets to win and England need 536 runs. Not only this, the possibility of rain in Birmingham is also very high on the 5th day, which can hindered India’s victory in this match.
