Eng 94-0published at 18.3 overs
More examples of great driving as Crawley punches one back past the bowler. Think he got his license renewed recently. OK, I'll stop with the driving puns.
Summary
Close: Eng 259-3 (Root 76*, Bairstow 72*) - need 119 more to win
Root & Bairstow reach 150 stand off 197 balls
Bairstow dropped on 14 by Vihari and on 39 by Pant
England need 378 runs to win and draw the series
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Eng 94-0published at 18.3 overs
Postpublished at 15:16 British Summer Time 4 July 2022
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End of twitter postEng 90-0published at 18 overs
Lees 53, Crawley 36
England are motoring along nicely. The tarmac may look worn from the outside but apparently it's still great to drive on - like Crawley did on a couple of occasions in that over.
Postpublished at 15:15 British Summer Time 4 July 2022
Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match SpecialYou mean apart from the match and the series...
Postpublished at 15:15 British Summer Time 4 July 2022
Ebony Rainford-Brent
Former England batter on BBC Test Match SpecialEngland have nothing to lose here...
Eng 89-0published at 17.2 overs
Crawley's ticking now as well. Back-to-back boundaries for the out-of-form opener. The first one is creamed through point and the second through mid-wicket. Jonny Bairstow appreciates it from the dressing room with an applause.
Postpublished at 15:11 British Summer Time 4 July 2022
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End of twitter postEng 81-0published at 17 overs
Target 378
Solid in defence and attack - is this the pinnacle of Bazball? I'd argue it is. Lees has played beautifully so far, a great balance of attack and defence. India's bowlers continue to look clueless.
Postpublished at 15:08 British Summer Time 4 July 2022
Ebony Rainford-Brent
Former England batter on BBC Test Match SpecialThat is the shot of the day!
Eng 80-0published at 16.2 overs
Delightful!
As much as we didn't want to see Crawley driving too much outside off stump today, it is glorious to look at when it comes off - like it did here. That's four.
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At Edgbaston watching my first ever Test match live. The belief is here at the stadium! Come on England!
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Eng 76-0published at 16 overs
Lees 53, Crawley 22
India seem to be struggling to come up with a definite plan here. Such has been the impact of Alex Lees' rather uncharacteristic innings. I've read interesting theories about this one being an imposter, will have to wait and see if they have any merit...
Six runs from the Siraj over as he bowls a couple from over the wicket before switching to the other side.
Postpublished at 15:05 British Summer Time 4 July 2022
Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match SpecialIt has been a scintillating innings.
How's stat?!published at 15:05 British Summer Time 4 July 2022
Andy Zaltzman
BBC Test Match Special statisticianThat is the fourth-fastest half-century by an England opener in Test history.
50 for Leespublished at 15.5 overs
Eng 74-0
A glorious punch through the covers brings up fifty for Alex Lees. A pleasant sight no doubt.
That's his second half-century in seven Tests.
Postpublished at 15:02 British Summer Time 4 July 2022
Ebony Rainford-Brent
Former England batter on BBC Test Match SpecialIf England do this, what are we going to say?
There is a long way to go. I'm going to wait for one more hour where the ball gets soft.
Postpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 4 July 2022
Thanks Sam, exciting times to be doing the live text. Good to be back on.
drinks break Drinkspublished at 15 overs
Eng 70-0
That was the last ball of the over and the players are going to take drinks. It's been an excellent start from the England openers but there is still a long way to go.
To see you through to tea, it is over to Anurag Hegde. Another fascinating passage of play awaits.
Not outpublished at 14:57 British Summer Time 4 July 2022
Eng 70-0
It takes a while but the right decision is reached in the end. The ball clearly bounced before it hit Crawley's boot and looped up to the fielder.
Looking at the replays, you can see why Crawley was a little frustrated by the soft signal.
Umpire reviewpublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 4 July 2022
Eng 70-0
India think they have got Crawley. The ball loops up to short leg after the England man attempts a reverse sweep.
The umpires send it upstairs and the soft signal is out. Crawley is not happy.