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.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 274
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 268
- Win % Batting First: 57%
- Win % Batting Second: 43%
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.
- Day 1-3: Cloudy and warm
- Day 4-5: Sunny and dry
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.
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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
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