The 2nd Test of India’s tour of England 2025 starts off at Edgbaston, Birmingham, from July 2 to July 6, 2025, at three:30 PM IST. Following England’s five-wicket win in the first Test at Headingley, chasing 371 runs, India intended to level the collection. Starexch gives live updates and insights for enthusiasts to follow this thrilling healthy. Here’s our prediction for the ENG vs IND second Test.

 

Match Overview

England’s aggressive method shown in Leeds, with Ben Duckett’s 149 and Joe Root’s fifty three* securing the chase. India’s batting became amazing, with centuries from Shubman Gill (147), Yashasvi Jaiswal (101), KL Rahul (137), and Rishabh Pant (134), but their bowling and fielding, inclusive of 4 dropped catches by Jaiswal, struggled.

The Edgbaston pitch, with 11 mm of grass, will help pacers early but likely favor batsmen through Days 4 and 5. Spinners can also contribute later as the floor dries. With no rain forecast for Day 1 and a 30-35% hazard of showers on Days three-five, a complete in shape is anticipated. Starexch presents real-time pitch and weather updates.

 

Team analysis

England

The unchanged XI of England includes Zak Croly, Ben Docket, Oli Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, and Shoaib Bashir. Duckett’s form Root's 13,087 Tests run, and Brook's 99 in Leeds strengthens his batting. Stokes (4 wickets) and tongue will target the initial movement, while Bashir can affect if the pitch changes.

 

key players:

Ben Docket: His 149 in Leeds makes him a big threat.

Joe Root: Average of around 75 against India in home tests.

Harry Brook: Scored about a century and suited Edgbaston.

 

India

The possible XI of India includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Karun Nair, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Sirraj, and Princid Krishna. With possibly resting with Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep can debut for the speed of the left hand. Washington can replace Ravindra Jadeja for the depth of beautiful batting. India's batting is powerful, but needs to speed up their bowling and fielding.

 

key players:

KL Rahul: Scored 137 in Leeds and is right.

Rishabh Pant: His aggressive 134 and 118 suits Edgbaston.

Mohammad Siraj: The attack should be led without Bumrah.

 

Head-to-head and Venue Insights

England have won seven out of 8 Tests against India in Edgbaston, not yet won there with India. Overall, in 137 tests, England led India with 50 draws with 52 wins in 35. India's 4–1 home series win in 2024 reflects their fightback capacity. The toss can be important, the first swing with teams is likely to bowl first. Starexch noted India's strong toss record since 2024.For supporters following the game, best cricket exchange sites offer an interactive means of remaining involved in the match's turn of events.

 

Pitch and weather conditions

The EDGBASTON pitch would favor the initial time of the pacers, but the batsmen later ran a solid first innings score with 340–350. Spinners such as Bashir and Sundar can affect 4 and 5 days. 21–23 ° C, 50–55% humidity temperature and potential rains on 3-5 days, can affect the weather results. Starexch updates fans on these conditions.

 

Predictions

Toss prediction

India with a strong toss record in 2024, is a minor favorite for winning the toss.

Match winner

England's Edgbaston Dominance and Home Forms make him a favorite, but India's batting strength and possible bowling Tweaks can keep it closer. A draw is possible if the rain intervenes. England to narrowly, until India forces a draw.

top performers

Top run-scorer (England): Joe Root, for its stability against India.

Top run-scorer (India): Rishabh Pant, who's attacking style fits in Edgbaston.

Top wicket -taking (England): Josh tongue, favorable for the initial seam.

Top wicket -taking (India): Mohammad Siraj, without Bumrah.

 

Score prediction

England first innings: 350-380 runs

India first innings: 330–360 runs are likely to be a high scoring game, chasing England's experience.

 

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Conclusion

The second test in EDGBASTON would be an entertaining competition as England wanted to expand its 1-0 lead and India's purpose would have to fight back. Root, pants and Siraj will be important, which will require India better bowling and fielding. Starexch keeps fans associated with live updates. England leads to the edge, but India's flexibility should be seen. Who will come out on top? Follow action with Starexch from 2 July!