ENG vs IND, 2nd Test | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

England will lock horns with India in the second match of the five-match Test series set to start on July 2, 2025, at Edgbaston in Birmingham. England carry a 1-0 lead into Edgbaston, courtesy of a hard-earned win in the tense series opener at Headingley. For India, this Test is a crucial opportunity to reset and rebound. 

England head into the second Test at Edgbaston with confidence after a strong win in the series opener. Under Ben Stokes’ leadership, the team continues to dominate with its fearless ‘Bazball’ approach. Joe Root, Ben Duckett, and Ollie Pope are in great touch with the bat, while Woakes and Tongue lead a potent pace attack. The return of Jofra Archer adds further depth and firepower to an already well-settled unit.

ENG vs IND, 2nd Test | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview
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On the other hand, India will be eager to bounce back after a narrow defeat in the first Test against England. Led by Shubman Gill, the team banks on the solid form of KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. With Jasprit Bumrah possibly rested, India may turn to spin to gain an edge on a turning Edgbaston pitch. A few tactical changes and a focused mindset could help India level the series.

Match Timings

Match Toss Time - 03:00 PM IST (09:30 AM GMT)

Match Start Time - 03:30 PM IST (10:00 AM GMT)

Match Venue - Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham

Head to Head

Matches Played - 137

England won - 52          India won - 35

Draw - 50

Last 5 meetings

England won - 1            India won - 4

Pitch Report

The pitch at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham is traditionally good for batting early on, offering true bounce and carry. As the match progresses, it tends to assist seamers with movement under overcast skies and variable bounce on later days. Spinners also come into play from Day 4 onward as cracks open and the surface wears. Overall, it’s a balanced track that rewards both batters and bowlers with patience and skill.

Weather Report

The weather at Birmingham’s Edgbaston over the next five days promises a mixed bag: expect occasional rain and thunderstorms midweek (July 2), interspersed with warmer, mostly cloudy days (July 3–4). Cooler temperatures and periodic showers are likely toward the weekend (July 5–6), potentially interrupting play.

Probable Playing XI  

England - Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jamie Smith(wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir

India - Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(wk), Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep

Must Picks

England - Ben Duckett, Josh Tongue

India - Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul

ENG vs IND Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul

Batters : Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, 

All-rounder : Ben Stokes, Ravindra Jadeja

Bowlers : Akash Deep, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Rishabh Pant

Vice-Captain : Ben Duckett

Prediction

India will be hungry to level the series after a narrow loss in the first Test. With KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant in excellent touch, and Ravindra Jadeja offering all-round stability, the team has the firepower to bounce back. If Jasprit Bumrah plays, India’s bowling attack gains a huge edge; if not, their spinners can still exploit the pitch from Day 4 onward. Despite English conditions, India’s balanced squad and adaptability give them a strong chance to pull off a win at Edgbaston.

Sportco predicts India to beat England in the second match of the five-match Test series.

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