New Delhi | July 5, 2025 | Mohammed Siraj 6-fer tore through England’s batting lineup on Day 3 of the 2nd Test, leaving the visitors reeling at 253 all out. The right-arm pacer’s career-best figures of 6/55 showcased his ability to exploit reverse swing on a deteriorating Visakhapatnam pitch. His fiery spell included the crucial wickets of Joe Root and Ben Stokes, shifting momentum decisively in India’s favor.
India capitalized on Siraj’s heroics, finishing the day at 130/4 with a commanding lead of 370 runs. Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 60 anchored the innings after early jitters. The hosts now eye a declaration early on Day 4 to push for a series-leveling victory.
Mohammed Siraj 6-fer: Turning Point
The match turned decisively after lunch when Siraj produced a magical seven-over spell. He removed Ollie Pope with a sharp inswinger before outfoxing Root with a clever slower ball. Jonny Bairstow fell prey to a textbook outswinger, while Stokes’ attempted counterattack ended with a thick edge to slip.
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England’s batters appeared clueless against Siraj’s variations. His mastery of reverse swing became evident when he clean bowled Tom Hartley and James Anderson with consecutive deliveries. This marked India’s first six-wicket haul against England since 2021, breaking the visitors’ resistance after they threatened to build partnerships.
Bowling Strategy Pays Like Dividends
Captain Rohit Sharma’s decision to persist with Siraj during the crucial afternoon session proved masterful. The pace attack, often overshadowed by India’s spinners at home, delivered 15 wickets in the match so far. Jasprit Bumrah provided excellent support with 3/47, including the key scalp of Zak Crawley.
The pitch offered surprising pace and bounce, rewarding disciplined bowling. India’s fielders backed their bowlers superbly, with five catches taken in the slips. This collective effort restricted England to 70 runs fewer than their first innings total despite more favorable batting conditions.
Mohammed Siraj 6-fer and Match Situation
With two days remaining, India holds all the cards. Their lead already exceeds the highest successful fourth-innings chase at this venue (387). The team management will likely target 450+ before declaring, giving their bowlers 140+ overs to dismiss England.
Weather forecasts predict clear skies, eliminating rain as a factor. England’s hopes now rest on their spinners replicating India’s dominance and their batters producing something extraordinary. The visitors require a miraculous turnaround to avoid surrendering their series lead.
India vs England Latest Updates Day 4
• India declares at 185/6, setting England 399 to win
• Siraj receiving treatment for minor hamstring tightness
• England openers survive first 30 minutes unscathed
• Pitch showing increased variable bounce
At Lunch on Day 4 at Edgbaston, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant remain unbeaten at the crease. Earlier in the session, Josh Tongue dismissed KL Rahul, while Brydon Carse claimed the wicket of Karun Nair, giving England a breakthrough each. IND vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 4 LIVE: Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant resumed India’s innings at 212/3, extending the lead to 392 runs against England on Saturday at Edgbaston.
Follow Ups
Harry Brook (158) and Jamie Smith (184) led England’s spirited resistance with a record 303-run stand for the sixth wicket — the highest ever for England against India in Test matches. But once Akash Deep broke through by bowling Brook with the second new ball, the collapse began. Akash Deep finished with figures of 4 for 98, while Mohammed Siraj claimed 6 for 119, dismantling the tail and limiting England’s total to 407 — still 180 runs short of India’s massive first-innings score of 587.
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