India is below 0–1 in the 5-match series, losing the first game by 5 wickets in Headingly.
After the 8-day break, India vs England 5-Match Test series will resume on 2 July. The hosts are currently ahead, to win a tough match in Headingley. But the visitors were not far away despite playing with a newly assembled batting lineup. Despite this, bowling and fielding were weak departments.
England is getting unchanged, but India may make some twics. For the beginning, Jasprit Bumrah can be rested. Arshdeep Singh can make his Test debut. Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, or Nitish Kumar Reddy are in view. One or two of them could also play in Edgbaston.
Match and live streaming details
date: 20 to 24 June, 2025
venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Live broadcast: Sony Sports Network
live streaming: Jiohotstar
Toss and Session Timing (IST)
Toss: 3 o’clock
First session: 3:30 to 5:30 pm
lunch: 5:30 to 6:10 pm
Second session: 6:10 to 8:10
Tea: 8:10 to 8:30 pm
Third session: 8:30 to 10:30 pm
Edgbaston Pitch Report
Traditionally, Edgbaston Pitch did AIDS to pacers in the first few days and then we move forward by bringing spinners in the game. However, it will not be a traditional Birmingham surface. In the Bazball era, batting has become easier, and we can expect a pitch similar to a headingley.
Birmingham Weather Report
There is a 10 to 25% chance of rain during the five days of the second test. 4 to 6 July is the weakest day. We can see interruptions in regular rainfall. The swing can come into the game due to clouds and winds bowling. Also, if it rains continuously, the pitch will not deteriorate.
Injury update
There is no injury for both teams. India can give rest to Jasprit Bumrah to manage its charge. England have not selected Joffra Archer, who played their first class match for Sussex in 4 years last month.
Play xis
England: Zak Croly, Ben Docket, Oli Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Bridan Cars, Shoaib Bashir, Josh tongue
Predicted India is playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudhrasan, Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep YadavJasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Prasad Krishna
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