England vs India, 2nd Match Pitch Report - Match Overview & Playing XI | India tour of England, 2025

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01 July 2025 | 02:32PM
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The second match of the India tour of England, 2025 is set to be a thrilling contest between England and India, scheduled for 02 July 2025, at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham. Both teams will be eager to gain a crucial edge in this high-profile series. England enters this match with a solid blend of experience and youthful exuberance. Their powerful top order and bowling attack make them a well-rounded team. With dynamic players like Ben Stokes, Joe Root, and Harry Brook, England will look to put up a commanding performance.


India, on the other hand, is well-equipped with a star-studded lineup that includes top-order batsmen like Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul. The team's batting strength is complemented by the all-round skills of players like Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, while the bowling department, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, will aim to keep the English batsmen in check. India will look to build on their confidence and perform well in the English conditions, making this a closely contested match.


The ENG vs IND Live Score will be keenly followed as both teams battle for supremacy in this exciting series opener.

England vs India, 2nd Match Details

Series

India tour of England, 2025

Match

England vs India

Date & Time

02 July 2025, 03:30 PM

Venue

Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham

Umpire

Chris Gaffaney, Sharfuddoula

Third Umpire

Paul Reiffel

Referee

Richie Richardson

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England vs India, 2nd Match Weather Condition

02:45 pm

Cloud

0%

Humidity

45%

Wind

24.1 km/h

28.2

o

Sunny

Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham

Edgbaston Stadium Pitch Report

Pitch Condition

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Batting Condition

Average

Pace Bowling

Average

Spin Bowling

Average

Pace vs Spin on Venue

(Last 10 match)

The pitch at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, typically offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. The surface is known to provide good pace and bounce for the fast bowlers early in the innings, making it ideal for seamers to extract movement. As the match progresses, the pitch tends to become more favorable for batting, offering a solid foundation for stroke-making. Spinners may find some turn, especially in the later stages of the game. The outfield is generally fast, which will further assist the batters. Teams winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first to exploit the conditions.

England Recent form

Last 5 Matches

W
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India Recent form

Last 5 Matches

L
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Venue Scoring Pattern

Avg 1st Innings

302

X

315

Avg 2st Innings

Highest Total

710/7 (188.1 Ov) by ENG vs IND

X

30/10 (12.3 Ov) by RSA vs ENG

Lowest Total

Highest Chased

X

Lowest Defended

Matches Won
Batting First

19

45%
|
55%
Bowling First

23

England vs India, 2nd Match Squad

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England Probable XI :

Ben Stokes (c), Harry Brook, Joe Root, Zak Crawley, Jamie Overton, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Ben Duckett (wk), Jamie Smith (wk), Brydon Carse, and Jofra Archer.

India Probable XI :

Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah.

Conclusion

The ENG vs IND Live Score will be crucial as both teams look to gain an early advantage in the series. England, with their strong all-round squad and home advantage, will be eager to set the tone for the series. India, with their powerful batting lineup and a deep bowling attack, will look to counter England's strengths. The match at Edgbaston Stadium is expected to be a high-paced, exciting contest, where every department of the game will play a significant role. With both teams possessing world-class talent, this encounter promises to deliver some thrilling cricket action.