### India vs England 2nd Test: Rain Delays Final Day's Play at Edgbaston The second Test match between India and England at Edgbaston faced significant disruptions due to rain on its final day, July 6, 2025. India, needing just seven wickets to secure a historic win and level the series, saw their chances complicated by the weather. England, on the other hand, was chasing a daunting target of 608 runs but found themselves at 72-3 when play was halted. The rain delay lasted nearly two hours, leading to a reduction in the number of overs available for play, which was officially cut from 90 to 80 overs for the day [https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-match-final-day-play-starts-after-rain-delay-10-overs-deducted]. ### Structure of the Summary 1. **Match Context** - India is in a strong position, needing only seven wickets for victory. - England is chasing a massive target of 608 runs, with their chances of success appearing slim [https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-england-test-rain-delay-start-clear-weather-after-lunch-10109669]. 2. **Weather Impact** - Rain was forecasted to affect the match, particularly in the morning hours, with the heaviest rainfall expected between 10 AM and 2 PM [https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/edgbaston-weather-update-ind-vs-eng-test-rain-birmingham-today-10109380]. - The start of play was delayed due to wet conditions, causing players to scramble for cover [https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/rain-delays-play-day-five-india-needing-seven-wickets-beat-england-5223061]. 3. **Revised Play Timings** - Following the rain delay, play resumed at approximately 12:40 PM local time, with 80 overs scheduled for the day instead of the usual 90 [https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/sports/start-of-play-on-day-5-delayed-due-to-rain-between-india-england-69779836]. - The match was set to be a race against time as India aimed to capitalize on their advantageous position [https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/article/rain-delays-india-s-bid-to-finish-off-england-in-20622079.php]. 4. **Current Match Status** - As play resumed, India was looking to maintain momentum with their bowlers, particularly Siraj and Akash Deep, who had already made early inroads into the English batting lineup [https://www.republicworld.com/sports/cricket/watch-akash-deep-rocks-england-with-early-double-strike-on-day-5-of-2nd-ind-vs-eng-test-after-rain-finally-abates-in-birmingham]. - England's position remained precarious, needing to bat out the day to avoid defeat [https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/news/england-vs-india-live-score-updates-2nd-test-day-5-india-tour-of-england-2025-ind-vs-eng-scorecard-125070600298_1.html]. ### Summary of Findings - **Conclusion**: The rain on Day 5 of the second Test between India and England significantly impacted the match, delaying play and reducing the number of overs available. Despite the weather challenges, India remains in a strong position to secure a win, needing just seven wickets to level the series. 1. **Match Context**: India is poised for victory, while England faces a daunting chase. 2. **Weather Impact**: Rain delays have complicated the final day, with significant rainfall expected. 3. **Revised Play Timings**: Play resumed after a lengthy delay, with reduced overs for the day. 4. **Current Match Status**: India aims to capitalize on their position as play resumes, while England's batting remains under pressure. The outcome of this match hinges on the weather and the performance of both teams as they navigate the final day of play [https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/india-vs-england-2nd-test-birmingham-weather-update-rain-chances-13903571.html].