The second Test match between England and India commences on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham.
Start Time
The match is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), which is 11:00 AM local time (BST) in the UK. The toss will take place 30 minutes prior to the start of play, at 3:00 PM IST.
Live Streaming and TV Channels
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Team News and Updates
- India: India trails the series 0-1 after losing the first Test at Headingley by five wickets. Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the second Test is uncertain due to workload management, and he may only play three of the five Tests. Shubman Gill will captain the team.
- England: England leads the five-match series 1-0. They have retained their winning team from the first Test. Chris Woakes will lead the bowling attack in the absence of James Anderson and Stuart Broad. Jofra Archer has been recalled to the squad.
Additional Information
- The series marks the beginning of the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle 2025-27 for both England and India.
- England's recent performance includes a successful run chase in the first Test, scoring their second-highest total in Test cricket. Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope were key performers in the first Test.
- The Edgbaston pitch is expected to favor high scores, similar to the conditions at Headingley.
- India is considering changes to their playing XI, potentially including a second spinner. Arshdeep Singh could make his Test debut.
- England has a strong head-to-head record against India, with 52 wins compared to India's 35, and 50 draws.
