England and India come back for the 2nd Test of the 5-match series at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Following a see-saw battle in the 1st Test at Headingley, Leeds from Jun 20- Jun 24, where England won the toss and decided to field first, the home team takes a lead 1-0, setting the contest for India to make a U-turn. In the captaincy stint of Ben Stokes, England will utilise the gained momentum with the home advantage being on their side, while India, playing under Shubman Gill, will head to improve bowling and fielding with a replicated batting order.
Toss Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Toss?
Either head or tail will reveal which team gains initial traction at the Edgbaston, Birmingham. The pitch is historically favourable for fast bowlers from the first day, while as the game progresses, both batters and spinners will also dominate.
Our Toss Prediction: India likely to win the toss & decide to bowl
India Won the Toss & Opt to Bowl
Toss Record (ENG vs IND) – Current 2025 Series
| Match | Date | Venue | Toss Winner | Toss Decision | Match Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | June 20- June 24, 2025 | Headingley, Leeds | England | Elected to bowl | England |
| 2nd Test | July 2- July 6, 2025 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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Historical Toss Record (ENG vs IND)
| Match | Date | Venue | Toss Winner | Toss Decision | Match Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Jan 25-29, 2024 | Hyderabad | England | Elected to bat | England |
| 2nd Test | Feb 2-6, 2024 | Vizag | India | Elected to bat | India |
| 3rd Test | Feb 15-19, 2024 | Rajkot | India | Elected to bat | India |
| 4th Test | Feb 23-26, 2024 | Ranchi | England | Elected to bat | India |
| 5th Test | March 7-11, 2024 | Dharamsala | England | Elected to bat | India |
Toss Stats by Captains
England Toss Record (Ben Stokes):
- Matches: 34
- Tosses Won: 19
- Win %: 55.88%
India Toss Record (Shubman Gill):
- Matches: 1
- Tosses Won: 0
- Win %: 0
Referring to historical data, England’s skipper Ben Stokes is more favourable, but India’s skipper Shubman Gill has just started his stint as a Test captain.
Pitch & Weather Report – Edgbaston, Birmingham
- The toss-winning captain is likely to choose to bowl first to dominate from the first session.
- The pitch at The Edgbaston is historically good for bowling from the initial time, while batters settle in once the greenish pitch turns flat.
- The spinners can come into the game after the third day to take advantage of the visible cracks on the pitch.
- The weather is cloudy with overcast conditions at Edgbaston, with minimal to moderate chances of rain during the match.
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ENG vs IND – Head-to-Head Record (TESTs)
| Total Matches | England Wins | India Wins | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 | 52 | 35 | 50 |
Probable Playing XIs
England Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir.
India Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wk, vc), Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep.
Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
England and India will break into the 2nd Test match with improved strategies and balanced playing XI. In recent red-ball cricket at The Edgbaston, the matches have been conducive to results. England will reap home advantage alongside an in-form batting and bowling unit, while India need more efforts in fielding and bowling department with more batting partnerships rather than throwing wickets early on.
Win Probability
| Team | Win Chance |
|---|---|
| England | 55% |
| West Indies | 28% |
| Draw | 17% |
Players to Watch
Best Batters:
England: Ben Duckett, Joe Root
India: KL Rahul, Shubman Gill
Best Bowlers:
England: Ben Stokes, Brydon Carse
India: Mohammed Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja
Final Prediction
- Toss Winner: India (likely)
- Match Winner Prediction: India to win the 2nd Test and draw the series 1-1.
England is doing well in chasing conditions with the home crowd in favour, but a formidable batting line-up and improvement in bowling and fielding placement can make the comeback happen for India.
