After beating the visitors in the opening Test at Headingley, England will now take on India in the 2nd Test of the five-match Test series. The match will be played at Edgbaston, Birmingham from 2nd July 2025 to 6th July 2025 at 3:30 PM IST. England England started the five-match series strongly with a five-wicket victory in Leeds. Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl. India began well, but England dug deep with the bat. Ollie Pope scored a century, Harry Brook was dismissed on 99, and Ben Duckett scored a half-century as England scored 465 runs in the first innings. In the second innings, England bowled India out for 364 and reached the target on the last day. Jofra Archer was expected to make a comeback in the playing XI in the 2nd Test, but his return has been delayed and hence, the English side will remain unchanged for the game at Edgbaston. India Following the loss of the opening Test in Leeds, India will attempt to stage a comeback in the second Test in Birmingham. They had scored five centuries in the first match but lost nonetheless due to a lackluster effort on the final day. Jasprit Bumrah will be missing in the second Test, and that will be a huge setback. The batting lineup is also in good shape with Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Shubman Gill all scoring hundreds. India scored 471 runs in the first innings and 364 in the second. But both times, the team lost wickets rapidly towards the end. India may make a couple of changes for the following match to enhance their bowling and lower order. ENG vs IND 2nd Test: Pitch Report The Edgbaston pitch is suitable for batting. It will have pace and bounce to help batters play their shots properly. But the bowlers will also receive some assistance, so both teams will get an even chance. ENG vs IND 2nd Test: Weather Report The conditions in Birmingham for the match will be overcast. The temperature will be around 21°C with 97% humidity and 12.3 km/h wind blowing. Visibility will be up to 10 KM. It is quite unlikely to rain during the match. ENG vs IND Head-to-Head (in Tests) ENG vs IND head-to-head (in Tests) Match Played 137 Won by England 52 Won by India 36 No Result 0 Drawn 50 Probable 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), Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj Must-Pick Players for ENG vs IND 2nd Test Top Wicketkeeper to Pick Rishabh Pant | IND: Rishabh Pant is one of the finest and experienced batters in the current squad of the Indian Test team. This southpaw hammered two centuries in the last match at Headingley and broke multiple records. The last time when India played England in Birmingham, Pant was the highest scorer with 146 runs. His experience and ability to bat on the this surface will surely give fruitful results. Top Batters to Pick Joe Root | ENG: The 34-year-old batter is the leading run scorer for England in the Test format. He has played 154 Test matches and has achieved over 13000 runs at a phenomenal average of 50.92, including 36 Test centuries and 66 half-centuries. Moreover, his record at this venue are outstanding as the batter in the leading run-scorer at this venue with 920 runs at an average of 70.76. He should be included, keeping his consistent form in your mind. KL Rahul | IND: The experienced Indian batter, KL Rahul, enjoys batting in England. He has played 26 Test innings in his career so far against England and has scored 1134 runs at an average of 43.61, including four centuries. He is currently one of the most experienced batters in the Test team. His presence in your dream team will boost your chances of winning. Top All-Rounders to Pick Ben Stokes | ENG: The skipper of the English team is capable of winning any Test match single-handedly from any situation. He can bat and bowl as well, scoring runs in his batting and taking regular wickets in his bowling is his regular job. In 112 Test matches, he has scored 6781 runs and has also taken 218 wickets. Missing him out won't be a good option. Ravindra Jadeja | IND: With over 3406 runs and 324 wickets in 81 Tests, Ravindra Jadeja has proved his worth while playin crucial roles in the match-defining stages. He is also a regular wicket-taker for the team who scalps wickets in crucial situations. In his last outing at this venue, Jadeja scored a total of 127 (104 and 23) runs. Keeping him out will cost you some crucial fantasy points. Top Bowlers to Pick Josh Tongue | ENG: The 27-year-old right-arm medium pacer impressed one and all in the last Test at Headingley. Tongue bagged 7 wickets (4/86 & 3/72) in the 1st Test against India, playing a crucial role in England's victory. Overall, he has played four Tests in which he as picked up 19 wickets. Hence, his inclusion in your fantasy XI is a must to win. Mohammed Siraj | IND: With Bumrah rested for the 2nd Test, Siraj will be the lone experienced pacer in the Indian side. The right-arm medium pacer has done well for India in the overseas Test. In seven Tests played in England, Mohammed Siraj has picked up 25 wickets. The conditions here will suit him and hence, having him in your side will help you earn some crucial fantasy points.