IND vs ENG Match Preview: The second match of the five-match Test series between England and India is now just a few days away, and the Indian team will be desperate to make a strong comeback after the crushing defeat in the first Test. England performed brilliantly in the first Test played at Leeds and defeated India by 5 wickets, despite the Indian batsmen scoring several centuries. This defeat is a big blow to Team India, especially under the new Test captaincy led by Shubman Gill.
England vs India Match Details
Match: England vs India, 2nd Test
Competition: India tour of England 2025 (5 Test series - Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy)
Series: 2nd Test, League Stage (Part of ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 cycle)
Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 to Sunday, July 6, 2025
Time: IST): 3:30 PM (15:30 IST) / Local Time (UK): 11:00 AM
Stadium: Edgbaston, Birmingham, England
Broadcaster (India): TV: Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports 1, Sony Sports 1 HD, Sony Sports 3, Sony Sports 3 HD, Sony Sports 4, Sony Sports 4 HD, Sony Sports 5 and Sony Sports 5 HD TV channels)
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Live scores: Will be available on Possible11, Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo and other major cricket websites.
England vs India Match Preview
England: England executed their "bazzball" strategy well in the first Test. Ben Duckett's brilliant 149 and Ollie Pope's century helped them chase down a mammoth target of 373 runs. England's batting line-up is full of confidence and they can be even more dangerous in home conditions. In bowling, Jofra Archer has been included in the squad for the second Test, which will further strengthen England's fast bowling attack. Josh Tonge also bowled well in the first Test. England will be keen to keep this winning momentum going and take a 2-0 lead in the series.
India: The first Test was quite disappointing for India, especially after their impressive batting display. Despite scoring five centuries (including two from Rishabh Pant), they lost the match, which is a rare occurrence in Test cricket. The bowling unit, especially the spinners, did not make much of an impact on the fourth day.
The biggest concern is the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, who has been confirmed to be ruled out of the second Test (due to workload management). It remains to be seen who will replace him. Prasidh Krishna proved expensive in the first Test, making the bowling combination a concern for India. The Indian batsmen will have to maintain their form and the bowlers will have to perform better in English conditions to level the series.
England vs India Pitch Report (Edgbaston, Birmingham)
IND vs ENG Pitch Report: The Edgbaston pitch is usually helpful for the fast bowlers, especially on the opening day, with good bounce and pace. However, as the match progresses, it might get a little easier to bat on. If the sun shines well, the spinners might also get some help on the fifth day. The average first innings score at Edgbaston is around 250 runs. India do not have a winning record in Tests at this ground, which is an added challenge for them.
England vs India Fantasy Tips and Dream11 Prediction
For fantasy league enthusiasts, here are some important picks and tips:
Captain/Vice-Captain Options
- Batters: Ollie Pope (England), Rishabh Pant (India), Joe Root (England), Shubman Gill (India).
- All-rounders: Ben Stokes (England), Ravindra Jadeja (India), Chris Woakes (England).
- Bowlers: Josh Tonge (England), Jofra Archer (England).
Key players to keep an eye on
- From England: Ben Duckett (in great form), Ollie Pope (good record against India recently), Joe Root (experienced and run-getter), Chris Woakes (contribution with both ball and bat).
- From India: Rishabh Pant (two centuries in the first Test, in tremendous form), Shubman Gill (new captain, expected to score big), Ravindra Jadeja (all-round contribution), Mohammed Siraj (key role in pace attack).
- Bowlers selection: Fast bowlers get help at Edgbaston, so include fast bowlers like Jofra Archer (if plays), Josh Tongue and Mohammed Siraj in your team. If the pitch helps spinners, Kuldeep Yadav (if plays) can be a good option.
England vs India Match Prediction
England look in a strong position in this match due to the win in the first Test and home conditions. "Bazzball" has helped them chase big targets in the fourth innings, and they have depth in their batting. Bumrah's absence is a big blow for India, and they will have to find solutions to strengthen the bowling unit. India's poor record at Edgbaston also goes against them.
Our Prediction: England will beat India in this second Test match and take a 2-0 lead in the series.
