As both teams prepare for a new chapter in their illustrious rivalry, the second Test match between England and India is expected to be a fierce contest. The game is scheduled for July 2, 2025, at Birmingham's Edgbaston Stadium. After defeating India by five wickets in the first Test, England will be feeling very confident going into this match. Conversely, India will be keen to recover and tie the series. With both teams possessing strong line-ups filled with talent and experience, this match is expected to be fiercely competitive and closely fought.
In their last three Test meetings, India holds the upper hand with two victories, while England has won one. However, England's recent form has been exceptional, winning all of their last five matches, including their most recent games against India and the West Indies. India entered the contest with four wins from their previous five matches, but despite posting a solid total of 471 runs, they fell short against England, who managed to chase down 465 and clinch the victory. England has a psychological edge going into this game because of their successful chase under duress.
HE is a significant contributor for India. His position at the top will be vital given his 3436 runs in 59 games, which include nine hundreds and 17 half-centuries. KL Rahul's ability to accelerate and steady the innings makes him a key figure, especially if India bats first.
From England, Ben Stokes will be the one to watch. The experienced all-rounder has 218 Test wickets and continues to make critical breakthroughs at vital moments. His best figures of 6/22 and an economy of 3.33 underline his efficiency and match-winning potential.
Edgbaston is known for its supportive conditions for seamers early on, especially under cloud cover, but it gradually becomes a batting-friendly surface. The weather in Birmingham on match day is expected to be overcast with mild temperatures, offering swing for fast bowlers early in the innings, but favorable for batsmen as the game progresses.
Given England's dominant recent form and home advantage, they are slightly ahead in this contest. However, if they get early momentum, India's strong batting lineup and spin resources could reverse the trend.
Toss Prediction: To take advantage of the favorable early batting circumstances, the team that wins the toss is probably going to bat first.
Predicted Score: A first innings total between 380–420 is expected.
Final Result Prediction: England is likely to win by 4–6 wickets or 70–90 runs, depending on who bats first.
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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12972 |
2 |
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9999 |
3 |
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9282 |
4 |
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9276 |
5 |
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9230 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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16056 |
2 |
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13537 |
3 |
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12255 |
4 |
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11832 |
5 |
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10448 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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207 |
4 |
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195 |
5 |
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163 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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12 |
2 |
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8 |
3 |
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8 |
4 |
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6 |
5 |
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6 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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13906 |
2 |
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10866 |
3 |
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10480 |
4 |
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8607 |
5 |
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8113 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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9373 |
2 |
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8973 |
3 |
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7936 |
4 |
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7448 |
5 |
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7214 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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206 |
4 |
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152 |
5 |
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142 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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50 |
2 |
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19 |
3 |
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18 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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11 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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4231 |
2 |
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4223 |
3 |
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4188 |
4 |
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3911 |
5 |
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3777 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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3671 |
2 |
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3301 |
3 |
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3237 |
4 |
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3144 |
5 |
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2854 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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84 |
2 |
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82 |
3 |
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75 |
4 |
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74 |
5 |
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73 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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20 |
2 |
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17 |
3 |
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16 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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14 |