Team India have never won at Edgbaston, losing seven, drawing 1 against England as Shubman Gill & Co seek redemption.
ENG vs IND Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: England won the toss and opted to field. While the hosts went in with the same team, India opted for three changes. They left out Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur and Sai Sudharsan, and brought in Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Akash Deep.
ENG vs IND Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1
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England enter the second Test brimming with confidence after their record chase at Headingley, powered by Ben Duckett’s match-winning ton and Joe Root’s composure. Their aggressive “Bazball” approach overwhelmed India’s bowlers, exposing fielding lapses, with Yashasvi Jaiswal dropping four catches. England’s unchanged XI, featuring Zak Crawley, Root, and Stokes, will rely on Josh Tongue and Chris Woakes to exploit Edgbaston’s seam-friendly conditions. Shoaib Bashir’s spin could be crucial later in the ENG vs IND 2nd Test.
India, stung by the Leeds defeat, face challenges with Bumrah likely rested to manage workload, weakening their pace attack. Shubman Gill’s side showed batting prowess with centuries from Gill, Jaiswal, KL Rahul, and a twin ton by Rishabh Pant. But their lower order and fielding need improvement. India’s winless record at Edgbaston (0-8) adds pressure. Rain threats, particularly on Days 1 and 5, may influence strategies, with the toss pivotal. Expect a fierce battle as India seek redemption and England aim for a 2-0 lead in ENG vs IND 2nd Test.
Edgbaston Pitch Report
The Edgbaston pitch is known for assisting seamers early, with 11mm grass cover and a dry base offering swing and bounce, especially on Day 1 under overcast skies. Historically, pacers have taken 490 wickets at an average of 31, compared to spinners’ 153 at 34. Batting improves on Days 2-3 as the pitch flattens, with an average first-innings score of 311-334. By Days 4-5, wear and cracks bring spinners into play with variable bounce and turn. Teams batting first aim for 340-350 to stay competitive, while bowling first has been advantageous, with 23 of 56 Tests won by teams fielding first. England’s 378-run chase in 2022 highlights chasing potential.
ENG vs IND Head-to-Head Records
India won 4 of the last 5 Tests against England, but England’s home record (37 wins in 68 Tests vs India) and Edgbaston dominance (7-0) give them an edge.
- Total Tests: 137
- England Wins: 52
- India Wins: 36
- Draws: 49
- At Edgbaston: 8 matches (England 7 wins, 1 draw, India 0 wins)
Predicted Playing 11
England (confirmed)
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir
Predicted India XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep
Birmingham Weather Report
- Day 1 (July 2): Mostly cloudy, 20% chance of light showers, possible thunderstorm; 16°C, 71% humidity, winds 13 km/h.
- Day 2 (July 3): Partly sunny, warm, light breeze; ideal for play.
- Day 3 (July 4): Sunny intervals, cloud cover later; minimal rain risk.
- Day 4 (July 5): Morning showers (62% chance), cloudy; interruptions possible.
- Day 5 (July 6): Stop-start rain, 91% chance, grey skies; significant disruptions likely.
Temperatures range from 11°C to 20°C. Rain could impact strategies, especially on the final days.
ENG vs IND Live Streaming
- India: Live telecast on Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports Ten 1, 3, 4, 5). Streaming on the JioHotstar app/website.
- UK: Sky Sports
- Radio: talkSPORT
Fans can follow live scores on ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz.
Squads
England Squad: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jamie Smith(w), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Jofra Archer, Sam James Cook, Jamie Overton
India Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep, Dhruv Jurel
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