No stopping Root and Bairstow as 'new' England make it 2-2
Both batters hit centuries as hosts complete 378-run chase at a scoring rate of almost five
01/07Result
5th Test, India tour of England at Birmingham, Jul 1-5 2022
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![India]( "India")
416 & 245 -
![England]( "England")
284 & 378/3 (76.4 ov)
Player of the Match
01/07Result
5th Test, India tour of England at Birmingham, Jul 1-5 2022
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![India]( "India")
416 & 245 -
![England]( "England")
284 & 378/3 (76.4 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
Stats - A marathon stand, and Bairstow's dream year
All the key numbers from England's record chase against India at Edgbaston
Dravid: 'We have started Test matches well but haven't been able to finish well'
"We need to maintain that intensity, maintain that level of fitness, maintain that level of performance right through a Test match"
Root reinvents himself while maintaining trademark style
The new regime and not being captain anymore has brought him liberation and, perhaps, self-discovery
Entertainers, rockstars and dudes riff on Test cricket and bedlam ensues
Is there anything more predictable than a McCullum playlist filled with nothing but power ballads?
India docked two WTC points for slow over rate, slip to fourth place behind Pakistan
Jasprit Bumrah's side has also been fined 40% of their match fee for the offence
Day 4
Root, Bairstow, Lees power England's dream
Trio of half-centuries turn ongoing chase of 378 in hosts' direction, much to the joy of the Edgbaston crowd
England focus on showing they have India's number
Hosts need 119 to square series and close out a duel that now has India as the ones doubting
Police launch criminal investigation into reports of racist abuse in Edgbaston crowd
Several supporters claim on Twitter that they suffered racist abuse from other fans on the fourth day
Vikram Rathour: 'Ordinary' batting performance ceded India's control of series decider
India face prospect of surrendering their highest-ever chase in a Test but another twist seems inevitable
Day 3
India's bowling depth trumps Bairstow's third straight Test century
Bumrah and company come out on top with 132-run lead which became 257 by stumps
Blame Virat Kohli for Jonny Bairstow acceleration, now that's just too easy
What exactly was said, we'll never know but Kohli didn't awaken a beast - he's been up for a while
Mohammed Siraj: India's seamers found success by sticking to 2021 bowling plans
England's batters may have changed their approach, but skilled quicks maintain their edge
Day 2
Bumrah cameo and three-for make it India's day amid rain breaks
India placed one hand firmly on the Pataudi Trophy, to secure which they needed merely a draw
Cheteshwar Pujara oozes permanence as he finds another score that counts
It's not the how many, it's the how that matters for India's glue
Relentless Mohammed Shami's over from hell leaves England shaken and scarred
No blood was spilt, no bones broken, no wickets taken. And still, the bowling was scarily good
Stuart Broad 'pretty unlucky' during Jasprit Bumrah assault - James Anderson
England fast bowler stands up for his colleague after handing over world record baton
Ravindra Jadeja proud to prove his worth with maiden overseas century
Allrounder earns reappraisal from Anderson after crucial match-turning innings
Ravindra Jadeja, India's 'Mr Dependable', comes to the rescue again
Once mocked as a bits-and-pieces player, India's No. 7 continues to have the last laugh
Smothered by England's unwavering support, Zak Crawley is running out of ways to fail
England opener caught in the crosshairs of privilege, favouritism ... and a world-class attack
Bumrah tees off as Broad bowls most expensive over in Tests
Here's how we captured the record over in our ball-by-ball commentary
Day 1
England hang in there to ride out first major test of new principles
Attacking approach gets Pantsed but Ben Stokes' team will be more sure-footed in the long run
Pant and Jadeja go full amazeballs to rescue India against England
Wicketkeeper hits 146, allrounder unbeaten on 83 after coming together at 98 for 5
Manchester Test postponed indefinitely over Covid-19 fears
It remains to be seen how the boards can work out a window to play the match
India's recovery, Rishabh Pant's quickfire century
Pant added 222 runs with Ravindra Jadeja for the sixth wicket to lift India from 98 for 5
Sensible Rishabh Pant still leaves Edgbaston feeling giddy
When 146 off 111 balls somehow feels no-frills, no-frolics, you know something special is going on
Others
India's fourth-innings fumble: What has gone wrong?
They have now failed to defend targets in three successive overseas Tests, but is it just an India thing?
Brendon McCullum: 'I don't really like that silly term Bazball'
England head coach says there's more nuance to new style than meets the eye
Ben Stokes: England approach means opposing teams will now 'fear' third innings
"They have to concentrate on how we're going to play, and they're worried about that"
Joe Root channels inner 'rockstar' as England learn to enjoy Test cricket once again
Former captain is scoring runs for fun and revelling in the moment
'We fell short with the bat' - Jasprit Bumrah on where the Test got away from India
"We were even going ahead in the game, but they kept on fighting, and they played better than us in the second innings"
Jasprit Bumrah unfazed as he prepares to take on India captaincy his own way
"Every time a new challenge comes, you are always excited and you want to test yourself in deep water"
Ben Stokes' mind games hint at captaincy of extremes
Pushing bowlers to their limit while protecting Zak Crawley may prove a difficult balancing act
Has anyone scored more runs at a higher strike rate than Jonny Bairstow did against New Zealand?
And how many batters have managed a hundred in each Test of a three-match series?
Bumrah: Test captaincy 'one of the biggest achievements of my career'
"Nothing changes for me, you have to do the job. You can hold the team by doing the job to the best of your abilities"
Covid-positive Rohit faces race against time to play Edgbaston Test
Should Rohit miss the Test, Jasprit Bumrah will captain the team for the first time
Sam Billings retained, James Anderson returns as Ben Foakes, Jamie Overton miss out for India Test
Foakes fails to recover after positive Covid test, Overton omitted despite debut 97
Bazball and the allure of the Edgbaston Test that awaits India
Between the two teams, England have changed a lot more since the fourth Test last year, and India will recognise the giddiness around that
WTC points table update: Is the Edgbaston Test a must-win for India?
Also what England's whitewash of New Zealand means, what Australia need to do in Asia, and why Pakistan are strong contenders
Dravid says India undaunted by Bazball from resurgent England
"We have been successful in getting 20 wickets and winning Tests. That for me is positive cricket too"
England vs India - the decider of a series from a different era
New captains, new coaches and Test cricket played at breakneck speeds. Things have changed since this series was put on hold in 2021
