The second Test of the five-match series between India and England is currently underway at Edgbaston, Birmingham, with three days of intense cricket already completed.

Team India has built a solid lead of 244 runs, placing them in a commanding position. However, given England's aggressive approach in fourth-innings chases, this lead might not be enough.

If India want to secure a win and avoid any last-day drama, they’ll need to set a target well beyond 400 runs, especially considering what’s happened at this venue in recent years.

Edgbaston's 4 Biggest Successful Run Chases

Historically, Edgbaston hasn't been known for massive fourth-innings chases, but recent matches show that no score is truly safe — particularly against this England side under their aggressive "Bazball" approach.

England: 378 runs chased vs India, 2022

Australia: 282 runs chased vs England, 2023

England: 211 runs chased vs New Zealand, 1999

West Indies: 157 runs chased vs England, 1991

India will remember 2022 all too well — when England chased down 378 against them on this very ground. That match serves as a sharp warning: anything under 400 might not be enough.

On Day 3, India’s second innings got off to a brisk start. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who’s been in red-hot form, struck 28 off just 22 balls before getting dismissed. By stumps, KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 28, while Karun Nair held steady at 7.

With India at 64/1 at the end of Day 3, the focus on Day 4 will be to build a massive lead — ideally something above 400 — to eliminate any hope for an English comeback.

Though India couldn't enforce a follow-on, they now have a solid cushion and will look to pile on more runs in the second innings to tighten their grip on the match and level the series 1-1.