After a demeaning loss to the hosts, England in the first Test at Headingley, Shubman Gill and his troops will march to Edgbaston for the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. The hosts will enter the contest with their tails up, not because they are already 1-0 up in the series, but because they know that Team India has never won a Test match at Edgbaston.
Date: July 2, 2025
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Match No: 2nd Test
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ENG vs IND 2nd Test Pitch Report
The pitch at Edgbaston for the second Test between India and England, starting July 2, promises a classic English red-ball contest with evolving conditions across five days. Let’s break down day-wise how the wicket is expected to behave,
DAY 1 & 2: The first two days are expected to favor fast bowlers, especially if the skies remain overcast. The surface will offer a bit of seam movement and bounce, particularly with the new Dukes cherry. Early moisture and atmospheric conditions could make batting tricky in the morning sessions, with top-order batters needing to be restrained in their approach against the new ball.
DAY 3 & 4: As the match progresses into the third and fourth day, the pitch is likely to flatten out. The bounce becomes more predictable, and stroke-making becomes easier. This is typically the best time for batters to build partnerships and post big scores. Historically, teams have capitalized on this phase to consolidate their positions. However, the hot weather in Birmingham will make the pitch dry, allowing the spinners to come into play.
DAY 5: The surface will deteriorate further on the final day of the Test match. Cracks and rough patches may develop, bringing spinners into play. Variable bounce and turn could make batting challenging, especially for those facing quality wrist-spin or left-arm orthodox bowlers. Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja could be crucial for India if the match stretches into the final day.
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ENG vs IND 2nd Test Weather Report
The weather in England is always unpredictable. The only predictable thing about English weather is that it won’t remain the same throughout the 5-days. Here’s a detailed weather forecast for the second Test between India and England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, starting July 2:
Day 1 (July 2)
- Conditions: Partly cloudy, early morning overcast possible
- Temperature: 19–23°C
- Humidity: Around 60–65% in the morning, easing later
- Rain Risk: 10–15% chance of light showers in the afternoon
- Impact: Seam bowlers might enjoy swing early on; teams winning the toss may lean toward bowling first if it’s cloudy.
Day 2 (July 3)
- Conditions: Mostly sunny with occasional cloud cover
- Temperature: 21–26°C
- Humidity: Moderate
- Rain Risk: Less than 5%
- Impact: Great day for batting as the pitch eases and overhead moisture drops.
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Day 3 (July 4)
- Conditions: Bright and warm, minimal clouds
- Temperature: 24–28°C
- Humidity: Low
- Rain Risk: 0–5%
- Impact: Prime scoring day—bowlers will need to rely on reverse swing and accuracy.
Day 4 (July 5)
- Conditions: Increasing cloud cover by afternoon
- Temperature: 23–26°C
- Humidity: Rising in the evening
- Rain Risk: 15–20%, especially late in the day
- Impact: Slight interruption possible; pitch may show signs of wear, bringing spinners into the game.
Day 5 (July 6)
- Conditions: Partly sunny with breeze
- Temperature: 20–23°C
- Humidity: Higher in the morning
- Rain Risk: 20% chance of passing showers
- Impact: Cracks on the surface and variable bounce could favor spin; overcast skies may offer late swing.
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What to expect from the 2nd ENG vs IND Test Match?
Once again, the hosts, England, will enter the contest as the favorites. With Jofra Archer joining the squad, their bowling has got a massive boost for sure. The fiery pacer can cause damage to Indian batters on the first two days of the Test match.
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