India have set a target of 608 for England to win the second Test at Edgbaston Cricket Ground. India failed to defend 371 in the first Test, but this looks a far safer target given that England only have 106 overs to hunt it down. India delivered an exceptional show with the bat. Led by Shubman Gill's 269, India posted a score of 587 in the first innings before bowling out England for 407 and taking a 180-run lead. Things could have been worse for England had Harry Brook and Jamie Smith not scored centuries to bail them out of a miserable position of 87-5 with a 300-run partnership.

Shubman Gill once again delivered a masterclass and scored 161 to help India post 427-6 in the second innings and set a huge target. India doesn't have Bumrah, the pitch is flat, and given England's recent record in chasing, how safe is the target? Let's look at the highest successful run chases in Test cricket.

What Is The Highest Successful Run Chase In Test Cricket?

The highest successful run chase in Test cricket was 418 by the West Indies against Australia in 2003 at Antigua Recreation Ground. The highest run chase in England was 404 by Australia at Headingley in 1948. England's highest successful run chase in Test cricket came against India at Edgbaston, where they chased 378 in 2022.

The target is a stiff one to chase and will cast doubts in England's mind about where to attack or defend. This can work wonders for India, who will be desperate to win the Test and head to Lord's at 1-1.