Mohammed Siraj's six-wicket haul made sure that England did not eat away a lot from India's lead (Image via AP Photo/Scott Heppell)Tracing Moeen Ali's steps in BirminghamPoll Who was the standout performer for India in the second Test at Edgbaston? Coming together at 84/5, the duo mounted a stunning counterattack. Brook compiled a superb 158 off 234 balls, while Smith showcased remarkable fluency to notch up 184 from just 207 deliveries. The pacer clean bowled Brook with a delivery that breached his defence, setting off a collapse that saw England tumble from 387/5 to 418 all out. They lost their last five wickets for just 31 runs.In the process, England recorded an unwanted statistical feat.


Source:   The Times
July 05, 2025 10:14 UTC