India and England are set to clash in the second Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham on 2nd July at 3:30 PM IST.
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IND vs ENG Match Preview:
The second Test between England and India is set to begin on July 2, 2025, at Edgbaston, Birmingham, as part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship.
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England clinched the first Test at Headingley by 5 wickets, chasing 371/5 in 82 overs, and leads the five-match series 1-0.
In the first Test, India batted first and posted 471/10 (128.3 overs), powered by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 101 runs (183 balls), Shubman Gill’s 147 runs (211 balls), and Rishabh Pant’s 134 runs (162 balls).
England responded with 465/10 (121.5 overs), led by Ben Duckett’s 149 (218 balls) and Ollie Pope’s 106 (154 balls), while Jasprit Bumrah claimed 5/83 (28 overs).
In their second innings, India scored 364/10 (97.2 overs), with KL Rahul’s 137 (231 balls) and Pant’s 118 (149 balls) shining, but a dropped catch of Duckett at 97 proved costly.
England chased 371/5 (82 overs), with Duckett’s 149 (172 balls) and Joe Root’s 53* (84 balls) steering them to victory, despite Shardul Thakur’s 2/51 (15 overs).
Now, India aims to level the series, banking on Gill, Pant, and Bumrah. Meanwhile, England seeks to maintain momentum with Duckett, Root, and Stokes. Another thrilling contest awaits at Edgbaston.
IND vs ENG Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
England | 52 |
India | 35 |
IND vs ENG Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 20°C |
Weather Forecast | Overcast |
Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 314 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 80% |
IND vs ENG Playing 11s (Predicted):
England Playing 11: England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes©, Jamie Smith(wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir
India Playing 11: India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill ©, Rishabh Pant (WK), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
Hot Picks for IND vs ENG Fantasy Cricket Tips:
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Captaincy Picks:
Rishabh Pant, India’s explosive left-handed wicket-keeper batsman, unleashed a brilliant 252 runs last game, showcasing dynamic flair. |
Lokesh Rahul, India’s elegant right-handed opening batter, delivered a stunning 179 runs last match, showcasing exceptional skill and flair. |
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Top Picks:
Ben Duckett, England’s dynamic left-handed opening batter, unleashed a remarkable 211 runs last match, showcasing exceptional talent and aggression. |
Joe Root, England’s accomplished right-handed middle-order batsman, delivered an impressive 81 runs last match, showcasing finesse and consistency. |
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Budget Picks:
Ravindra Jadeja, India’s versatile left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner, excels with dynamic all-round ability, showcasing skill and precision. |
Ollie Pope, England’s skilled right-handed top-order batsman, brings elegance and precision, delivering consistent performances with remarkable flair. |
IND vs ENG Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Rishabh Pant & Lokesh Rahul |
Vice-Captain | Ben Duckett & Joe Root |
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Rishabh Pant (c), Jamie Smith
- Batters – Joe Root, Ben Duckett (vc), Harry Brook, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Lokesh Rahul, Ollie Pope
- All-rounders – Ben Stokes
- Bowler – Brydan Carse
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Rishabh Pant
- Batters – Joe Root (vc), Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Lokesh Rahul (c), Ollie Pope
- All-rounders – Ben Stokes
- Bowler – Brydan Carse, Mohammad Siraj
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd Test India Tour of England 2025 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Jamie Overton | 6.0 credits | DNP |
Abhimanyu Eswaran | 6.0 credits | DNP |
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd Test India Tour of England 2025 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Rishabh Pant |
GL Captaincy Choice | Lokesh Rahul |
Punt Picks | Mohamad Siraj and Jamie Smith |
Dream11 Combination | 2-7-1-1 |
IND vs ENG Match Prediction:
Looking at the current performance, England is expected to win this match.
