India vs England 2nd Test Playing XI
India and England gear up for the 2nd Test of the 5-match series, starting July 2, 2025, at the historic Edgbaston in Birmingham. With India trailing the series 0-1, this match holds massive significance for the visitors.
Confirmed/Probable Playing XIs
India Playing XI (Expected)
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal (Opener)
2. KL Rahul (Opener)
3. B Sai Sudharsan
4. Shubman Gill (Captain)
5. Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper)
6. Karun Nair
7. Ravindra Jadeja (All-rounder)
8. Kuldeep Yadav (Spin option)
9. Akash Deep (Pacer)
10. Arshdeep Singh
11. Mohammed Siraj
– Jasprit Bumrah likely rested due to workload
– Kuldeep Yadav expected to replace Shardul Thakur
England Playing XI (Expected)
1. Zak Crawley
2. Ben Duckett
3. Ollie Pope
4. Joe Root
5. Harry Brook
6. Ben Stokes (Captain)
7. Jamie Smith (Wicketkeeper)
8. Chris Woakes
9. Brydon Carse
10. Josh Tongue
11. Shoaib Bashir
– Josh Tongue returns as an X-factor pacer
– Jofra Archer included in squad but unlikely to play
Full Match Schedule
Date: July 2–6, 2025
Toss Time: 11:00 AM BST / 3:30 PM IST
Start Time: 11:00 AM daily (BST) / 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
Broadcast & Streaming Info
In India:
– TV: Sony Sports Ten 1, 3, 4, 5
– Streaming: JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar
In UK:
– TV: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Cricket
– Streaming: Sky Go, NOW TV
Global:
– USA/Canada: Willow TV
– Other regions: ICC.tv
– Commentary: talkSPORT Cricket (YouTube & radio)
Weather Forecast – Birmingham
July 2: Cloudy with showers, 20°C
July 3–6: Partly sunny, around 22°C – ideal for cricket
Pitch Report – Edgbaston
Day 1–2: Bounce & seam – pacers dominate
Day 3–4: Flattens – batting gets easier
Day 5: Rough develops – spinners key
Last 10 Tests: 81% wickets to pacers, 19% to spinners
India never won a Test here in 7 attempts
Tactical Takeaways
India:
– Early breakthroughs from Siraj & Prasidh
– Kuldeep to play a crucial spin role
– Lower-order batting must improve
England:
– Bazball pressure via Duckett & Brook
– Woakes & Tongue to exploit Day 1 swing
– Bashir’s spin may shine late game
Final Thoughts
This 2nd Test is make-or-break for India. With spin, early pace, and patient batting all vital, fans can expect five days of gripping Test action.
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