'700 Runs Is Too Less': Netizens React As India Delays Declaration Despite Having Hefty Lead During 2nd Test Match Against England

'700 Runs Is Too Less': Netizens React As India Delays Declaration Despite Having Hefty Lead During 2nd Test Match Against England

With time ticking away and weather uncertainties looming, fans are watching closely to see whether India’s tactics will pay off or backfire. One thing’s for sure: the internet is buzzing, and everyone has an opinion.

Amertha RangankarUpdated: Saturday, July 05, 2025, 10:08 PM IST
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India’s commanding performance in the 2nd Test match against England at Edgbaston has taken an unexpected twist, not on the field, but online. With a mammoth lead of over 550 runs, many cricket fans across social media have been left baffled and impatient, questioning why the Indian team has not yet declared their innings to begin bowling at the struggling English lineup.

On Day 4, India tightened their grip on the Test match with a dominant batting display. Skipper Shubman Gill and the middle-order batters piled on the runs, pushing India’s lead to unprecedented heights. However, as the score climbed past a 550-run advantage, spectators around the world were waiting for the inevitable declaration that just didn’t come.

Netizens took to platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to express confusion, humour, and some frustration. Memes and jokes poured in, with many fans sarcastically wondering if India was aiming for a "700-run lead."

Here's how the Netizens reacted:

With time ticking away and weather uncertainties looming, fans are watching closely to see whether India’s tactics will pay off or backfire. One thing’s for sure: the internet is buzzing, and everyone has an opinion.

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