ENG vs IND Match Prediction : India tour of England, 2nd Test 2025

India ended up losing the first Test after getting into some fantastic positions to win. England knows that it made the most of some chances handed to it by India and will not take anything for granted. There is a massive question mark over the availability of Jasprit Bumrah for this Test, England has added Jofra Archer back into the squad, and the pitch could be another belter for batting.

There is everything to play for as one of the most keenly awaited Test Series in recent history continues.

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England vs India Head-to-Head Record

England has a dominant record at home, having not lost a Test series against India in England since 2007. Overall, the two teams have played each other in 137 Tests with England winning 52 out of them. The dominance at home is what is important to keep in mind.

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ENG vs IND Team Previews

England

England is riding a wave of confidence after their 5-wicket win in the 1st Test. The batting unit is settled and firing — Duckett’s sublime 149, Root’s calm fifty, and Crawley’s quick start proved England’s aggression can work even in challenging fourth-innings chases.

The seam trio of Josh Tongue, Brydon Carse, and Chris Woakes shared the workload well, though Woakes will look to contribute more with the ball at his home ground. England have named an unchanged XI, meaning Jofra Archer's long-awaited Test comeback is delayed.

He missed training due to a family emergency and is now eyeing a return at Lord’s in the third Test. Jamie Smith will continue behind the stumps, and Shoaib Bashir’s role may grow if the pitch breaks up late in the match.

England Expected Playing 11

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir

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India

India finds itself under early pressure in the series. Despite centuries from four different batters, they were let down by a lack of penetration with the ball and six dropped catches in the field. The big question heading into Edgbaston is Jasprit Bumrah’s availability.

While he is fit, the management may rest him to preserve him for later Tests due to workload concerns. This opens the door for Kuldeep Yadav, who has bowled beautifully in the nets and could get the nod if India opts for an attacking spin duo on a dry surface.

Washington Sundar is also in contention as a second spinner to bolster the batting. Nitish Reddy could replace Shardul Thakur, offering better balance as a batting all-rounder. India must address fielding lapses and make smarter tactical calls if they are to square the series. Without Bumrah, though, the bowling may again lack bite.

India Expected Playing 11

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill (C), Karun Nair, Rishabh Pant (WK), KL Rahul, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh

ENG vs IND Toss Prediction

Edgbaston has seen 4 of the last 6 Tests won by teams bowling first. Given potential overcast conditions on Day 1, expect the captain winning the toss to field first.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Surface: Dry underneath with patchy grass on top – offers early seam and later spin

Par Score (1st Innings): 300-320

Weather Forecast: Cloudy with a chance of rain on Days 1, 4, and 5. Play interruptions are possible.

ENG vs IND: Who Will Win?

India will need a near-perfect effort to bounce back — and that might not be enough if Bumrah doesn’t play. Their bowling attack looks vulnerable without him, especially on a pitch where both seam and spin can come into play.

England, on the other hand, has form, momentum, and squad clarity. Their batting lineup is in better touch, and their bowlers are exploiting conditions smartly. Unless weather wipes out two or more days, we expect England to go 2-0 up.

Bet on England to win.

ENG vs IND win percentage stands at 59% in favor of ENG.

Todays Match Prediction: England to Win.