The much-anticipated IND vs ENG 2nd Test is set to begin on July 2, 2025, and will run until July 6, 2025, at the iconic Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. The match will start at 11:00 AM local time in England, which is 3:30 PM IST for viewers in India. The toss will take place at 3:00 PM IST.
After a narrow 5-wicket defeat in the first Test at Leeds, Team India is under pressure to level the five-match series. Despite setting a challenging target of 371, India's bowling attack faltered on the final day, allowing England to take a 1-0 lead. The focus now shifts to Edgbaston, where India will be eager to bounce back and keep their series hopes alive.
IND vs ENG 2nd Test Live Streaming & Telecast
- TV Broadcast: Sony Sports Ten 1, Ten 5 (English), Sony Sports 3 (Hindi)
- Live Streaming: JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar
- Start Time: 3:30 PM IST (11:00 AM Local)
Pitch and Weather Report
The Edgbaston pitch is expected to be good for batting early on, flattening out by Day 4, with some assistance for spinners and reverse swing as the match progresses. Weather in Birmingham can be unpredictable, so keep an eye out for any rain interruptions.
Team News and Possible XI
India:
India is likely to make several changes, especially in the bowling department. Jasprit Bumrah will miss the 2nd Test due to workload management, and Prasidh Krishna is also expected to be dropped. Youngsters like Nitish Kumar Reddy or Arshdeep Singh could make their Test debut, while the batting order remains in good form.
England:
England is expected to field a similar XI, with the possibility of Jofra Archer returning to the side.
Head-to-Head at Edgbaston
- Total Matches: 136
- India Wins: 35
- England Wins: 51
- Draw/No Result: 50