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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rory Dollard

England to face world record chase as India lead grows to 484 at Edgbaston

India’s Shubman Gill hit an unbeaten century to go with his double hundred in the first innings (Martin Rickett/PA). - (PA Wire)

England will need to summon a world record chase for an unlikely win in the second Rothesay Test, with India’s lead swelling to a massive 484 on the fourth afternoon at Edgbaston.

Ben Stokes’ side have pledged to go after whatever target they are set rather than fight for a draw but will need to beat the biggest fourth-innings pursuit ever seen after India continued racking up the runs in Birmingham.

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