ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction 2nd Test, Team News, Pitch Report, Squad, Fantasy Teams

First Test at Headingley in Leeds didn’t go India’s way, as the hosts, England, clinched the match quite comfortably in the end by 5 wickets. The two teams will now head to Edgbaston in Birmingham, where they will be squaring off in the second Test on July 2.

Despite doing a more than decent job with the bat, Team India’s bowling unit didn’t support the batters, and a lot has to be blamed on the lackluster effort by the team in the field. Having dropped as many as 8 catches in the match, the Indian cricket team failed to get the better of their opponents despite getting fair bit of chances on different days.

England, on the other hand, would be stoked to start the series on a winning note with an inexperienced bowling lineup. They have shown faith in their XI from the last game and are going to field the same eleven at Edgbaston. With India never able to win a Test match at Edgbaston, the hosts will look to take advantage of this record and go 2-0 up in the series with a win in this game. Let’s delve deeper into this post for the ENG vs IND Dream11 prediction.

Also Read: ENG vs IND Today’s Match Prediction & Cricket Betting Tips: India Tour of England, 2nd Test, July 2

ENG vs IND: Match Details

Date: 2nd July 2025
Time: 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

ENG vs IND Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 137
IND won: 35
ENG won: 52
Draw: 50
Tied: 0

India and England have faced off in Test cricket 137 times over the years, with England holding a slight edge with 52 wins to their name. India, meanwhile, has come out on top in 35 of those encounters, while 50 matches have ended in a draw. Interestingly, when you narrow it down to their last five meetings, it’s India who have dominated the rivalry, winning four of those games compared to England’s lone victory, which came in the last Test.

ENG vs IND, 2nd Test, Edgbaston, Birmingham, Pitch Report

The pitch at Edgbaston for the second Test between England and India is expected to offer a classic English red-ball challenge. The surface will likely assist fast bowlers early on, especially during Days 1 and 2, with pronounced seam movement and lively bounce under overcast skies. The Dukes ball is expected to swing significantly in the morning sessions, making life difficult for top-order batters. As the match progresses into Days 3 and 4, the pitch tends to flatten out, offering more consistent bounce and better conditions for batting. This is typically when teams can build substantial partnerships. By Day 5, the surface may begin to deteriorate, with cracks and rough patches bringing spinners into play. Variable bounce and turn could make batting tricky in the final innings. Overall, it’s a surface that evolves across five days, rewarding discipline with both bat and ball, and the toss could play a crucial role depending on overhead conditions.

Here are some key Test match stats of Edgbaston, Birmingham:

ENG vs IND Team News and Expected Playing XI

ENG Team News

• England are sticking with the winning formula as they are fielding the same playing XI that triumphed at Headingley.
• While the squad has been bolstered by the return of Jofra Archer, he won’t feature in the starting lineup for this match.
• Archer stands as the only new face added to the squad since the opening Test.
• Overall, the team’s consistency reflects England’s belief in the unit that delivered a convincing win in the first Test at Headingley.

ENG Expected Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir

IND Team News

• Mohammed Siraj is set to retain his place in the playing XI, even after a rough outing in the previous Test.
• India has officially released Harshit Rana from the squad ahead of the second match.
• The No. 6 batting slot remains up for grabs, with both Dhruv Jurel and Karun Nair in contention.
• Kuldeep Yadav is strongly expected to feature, particularly with the pitch likely to dry out as the game progresses.
• Team management may opt to rest Jasprit Bumrah, with assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate suggesting a last-minute decision on his availability.
• If Bumrah is ruled out, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh could be handed his maiden Test cap.
• Kuldeep might replace Ravindra Jadeja, whose bowling in the first Test failed to make a significant impact.
• There’s also a scenario where Kuldeep comes in for Bumrah, should the team lean towards playing two spinners.
• Shardul Thakur’s limited involvement with the ball in Leeds strengthens the case for Nitish Kumar Reddy, who is likely to slot in as a seam-bowling all-rounder.

IND Expected Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Karun Nair/Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja/Kuldeep Yadav,  Jasprit Bumrah/Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj

Who Will Win ENG vs IND 2nd Test?

As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the hosts, England, are tipped as the favorites to win this match and go 2-0 up in the series.

Where to watch ENG vs IND 2nd Test?

The all-important clash between England and India will take place on Wednesday, July 2, at 03:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHotstar app. The TV streaming will take place on Sony Ten 1, 3 & 4.

ENG vs IND Dream11 Fantasy Team

Wicket-keepers: Rishabh Pant
Batters: Ollie Pope, Joe Root, KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook
All-Rounders: Ben Stokes
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Josh Tongue

C/VC Options- Harry Brook, Rishabh Pant, Joe Root, Ollie Pope