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After a thrilling opening encounter, England and India are set to face off in the second Test of the five-match series at Edgbaston, Birmingham, starting July 2.
England will come into the match with momentum on their side, having pulled off a stunning fourth-innings chase in the first Test. Led by skipper Ben Stokes and highlighted by a Ben Duckett masterclass at the top, the hosts showcased fearless batting and remarkable composure under pressure to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
India, despite dominating large portions of the first Test, were left disappointed. Their batters rose to the occasion with five individual centuries, but the bowling unit failed to deliver when it mattered most. Overreliance on Jasprit Bumrah and a lack of support from the rest of the attack allowed England to storm back into the contest. Fielding lapses, including crucial dropped catches, further added to India’s woes.
ENG vs IND 2nd Test: Match Details
- Date and Time: July 02-06, 3:30 pm IST / 10:00 am GMT / 11:00 am LOCAL
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Edgbaston Pitch Report:
The pitch at Edgbaston is traditionally known for offering good pace and bounce, especially in the early days of a Test match. Seamers are likely to find assistance with the new ball, particularly under overcast skies which are common in Birmingham. As the match progresses, the surface tends to flatten out, making batting easier on Days 2 and 3. However, cracks can open up later in the game, bringing spinners into play. Captains winning the toss often prefer to bowl first if conditions are cloudy, but a solid first-innings total remains crucial on this surface to control the match.
ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant
- Batters: Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Ollie Pope
- All-rounder: Ben Stokes
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue
ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Ben Stokes (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal (vc)
- Choice 2: Joe Root (c), KL Rahul (vc)
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ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction backups
Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Zak Crawley, Shoaib Bashir
ENG vs IND Dream11 team for today’s match (July 02- July 06, 10:00 am GMT):
Squads:
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jamie Smith(w), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir, Jamie Overton, Samuel James Cook, Jacob Bethell
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana
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