The second Test match between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham is under the shadow of a potentially disruptive weather forecast. Scheduled to begin on July 2, 2025, the match may face interruptions due to overcast skies and the chance of showers.

Weather Forecast:

According to the UK Met Office, Birmingham is expected to be cloudy throughout the day, with the possibility of scattered rainfall, especially in the afternoon and late evening. While the first session might start on time, the chances of rain increase as the day progresses, potentially leading to delays or early stoppages. AccuWeather predicts low clouds with some sun, but also the possibility of showers. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 21 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 10 degrees Celsius. There's a 40-51% chance of rain throughout the day. There is a probability of a thunderstorm of 23% with approximately 1.5 hours of rain predicted.

Looking ahead, the weather forecast for the remaining days of the Test match varies. Thursday, July 3, is expected to be much better with sunny periods and only a small chance of rain. Friday, July 4, should continue the favorable trend, with slightly warmer temperatures and a low chance of rain. However, rain might return on Saturday, July 5, with morning showers expected and a 60% chance of rain. The final day, Sunday, July 6, could also be affected by afternoon rain, with a 60% chance of precipitation.

The average temperature is expected to hover around 18–20°C with moderate humidity and wind speeds between 18-20 km/h.

Pitch Report:

Traditionally, the Edgbaston wicket has some grass cover, which helps seam and swing bowlers early on. As the game progresses, the surface is likely to flatten out, providing more assistance to batters. Spin bowlers are expected to come into play in the latter stages of the match as the pitch wears and tears.

The Edgbaston pitch usually offers good pace and bounce early in the Test, particularly benefiting pacers in cloudy conditions. The average first innings score at Edgbaston over the last 10 Tests stands at 334. In the last four Tests at this ground, the chasing team has emerged victorious, suggesting the pitch tends to favor batters. Since 2000, pacers have taken 490 wickets at an average of 31, while spinners have claimed 153 wickets at an average of 34.

Impact on the Game:

Both teams will likely consider the weather conditions while planning their strategies. Fast bowlers could benefit from the damp conditions and swing-friendly atmosphere. Constant rain may prevent the pitch from deteriorating. India may consider playing two spinners, given they could find joy in the second half of the match. Looking at a much drier Edgbaston surface, India could play one of Washington Sundar or Kuldeep Yadav.

England will start the contest with a definite edge over India. England's batting is sound, and they aren't afraid even if they bat second and chase a big score. Their bowling has also outsmarted India, which is a big bonus. England have won 2 of their last 5 Test matches here at this venue and India have lost here in all of their last 4 visits to the stadium.

The toss is scheduled for 3:00 PM IST and the match will start at 3:30 PM IST.