As I see it The Edge is more a review of the day's play. By contrast the highlights programme proper is only being shown immediately before coverage of the next day's play starts which for me is stupidly late.
For me The Edge works as I follow the match by the TS2 radio commentary overnight so already know what has happened (apart from what I have dozed through - I record the radio coverage and chase play it in 30 minute chunks). Then watch the action from The Edge later in the morning then listen to the TMS podcast in the afternoon - rinse and repeat until the match reaches its critical stage then watch the TV coverage live or as live.
Two workarounds for you: Wait until the highlights proper are show in late evening or watch the Edge but skip four or five minutes to get into the actual action - mute the audio and defocus your eyes to avoid being able to read the scorecard until you have got to the action.
But I agree, the highlights proper should be available to show late morning or lunchtime judging by other series - I can't imagine it is a rights issue as it is the same broadcaster doing both live and highlights in the UK.
