There have been only two successful fourth-innings chases above 200 in a Test at Edgbaston, with South Africa making 283-5 in 2008 and England 211-3 against New Zealand in 1999.
However, India's hopes suffered a massive hit in the fourth innings as the English opening pair of Alex Lees and Zak Crawley put on 107 runs to put the hosts on top. India did fight back briefly but Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow got together to put their team firmly in control of the proceedings.
The Indian bowlers failed to break the partnership as England reached 259 for three at stumps on Day 4, needing just 119 more runs to win on the final day of the fifth Test.
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