ENG vs IND, Playing 11, Dream11 Team, My11Circle Prediction

The 2nd Test of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 - 2027 series between England and India is set to take place at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham on July 2, 2025. Following an exciting 1st Test match in Leeds, when England shocked India despite the visitors' strong batting performance, attention will now turn to Birmingham for what should be another exciting match.

ENG vs IND 2nd Test: Match Details

Match: England (ENG) vs India (IND) 2nd Test, WTC 2025 - 2027
Date & Time: July 2, 2025, 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham
Live Streaming: JioHotstar

Pitch Report – Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham

It is well known that the Edgbaston pitch provides balanced conditions. It usually provides good assistance to seamers early on, especially on Day 1. As the match progresses, the surface tends to flatten out, giving batters an opportunity to build substantial innings. Spinners are likely to come into play from Day 4 onward, especially if the surface dries out under the sun.

Weather Forecast – Birmingham

The first three days are expected to be mostly cloudy and warm, possibly aiding seam movement. However, brighter conditions are forecast for the last two days, which could support batting and late spin.

ENG vs IND: Head-to-Head Record

Total Matches: 137
England Wins: 52
India Wins: 35
Drawn: 50
Tied: 0

England holds the edge historically, but recent years have seen India close the gap, especially in overseas conditions.

Probable Playing 11

India (IND) Playing 11

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. KL Rahul, 3. Sai Sudharsan, 4. Shubman Gill (c), 5. Rishabh Pant (wk), 6. Karun Nair, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Shardul Thakur, 9. Mohammed Siraj, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Kuldeep Yadav

England (ENG) Playing 11

1. Zak Crawley, 2. Ben Duckett, 3. Ollie Pope, 4. Joe Root, 5. Harry Brook, 6. Ben Stokes (c), 7. Jamie Smith (wk), 8. Chris Woakes, 9. Brydon Carse, 10. Josh Tongue, 11. Shoaib Bashir

Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction: ENG vs IND

Wicketkeeper: 1. Rishabh Pant
Batters: 1. Joe Root, 2. KL Rahul, 3. Ben Duckett, 4. Ollie Pope, 5. Shubman Gill, 7. Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounder: 1. Ben Stokes
Bowlers: 1. Jasprit Bumrah, 2. Brydon Carse, 3. Josh Tongue
Captain: Rishabh Pant
Vice-Captain: Ben Duckett

My11Circle Fantasy Team Prediction: ENG vs IND

Wicketkeeper: 1. Rishabh Pant
Batters: 1. Joe Root, 2. KL Rahul, 3. Ben Duckett, 4. Shubman Gill
All-rounders: 1. Ben Stokes, 2. Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers: 1. Jasprit Bumrah, 2. Brydon Carse, 3. Chris Woakes, 4. Prasidh Krishna
Captain: Joe Root
Vice-Captain: KL Rahul

Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today’s Match?

India showed plenty of promise with the bat in the first Test but faltered in the key moments, something they'll look to rectify. England, buoyed by their comeback win, will aim to dominate at a venue that traditionally favors them.

Prediction:

If India’s bowlers step up and the batters replicate their Leeds form, they can level the series. However, with home conditions and confidence on their side, England hold a slight edge going into this Test.

Winner Prediction: England – Slight Favorites