Team India has never won in Edgbaston, losing seven, pulling 1 against England while Shubman Gill & Co is looking for redemption.
Eng vs indicate score, 2nd test day 1: A decrease in 0-1, the Cricket team in India will ask for a takeover from Edgbaston, Birmingham, where the team has never won a test match. With a lot of speculation on the XI of play and the combinations, the team led by Shubman Gill always tries to find its base on the English coasts. Although there have been many positive points of the Leeds test, the bowling alley needs to rework, especially if Jasprit Bumrah is rested to manage its workload. For Ben Stokes for England, it is a question of extending their domination to Edgbaston.
Eng vs indicate score, 2nd test day 1
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England enters the second test overflowing with confidence after their record pursuit at Headingley, fueled by the winning ton of Ben Duckett and Joe Root’s composure. Their aggressive approach to “Bazball” overwhelmed the quisors of India, exhibiting field failures, Yashasvi Jaiswal dropping four catches. The XI unchanged from England, with Zak Crawley, Root and Stokes, will count on Josh Tongue and Chris Woake to exploit the conditions adapted to the seams of Edgbaston. The SHOAIB BASHIR spin could be crucial later in the Eng vs test.
India, stung by the defeat of Leeds, faces challenges with Bumrah, it was probably rested to manage the workload, weakening their rhythm attack. Shubman Gill’s team has shown stick prowess with centuries of Gill, Jaiswal, Kl Rahul and a ton of tonnes by Rishabh Pant. But their lower order and their alignment must be improved. The record without victory from India to Edgbaston (0-8) adds pressure. Rain threats, especially days 1 and 5, can influence strategies, with pivot fabric. Expect a fierce battle while India seeks redemption and England is targeting a 2-0 lead in the 2nd Ind Ind Ind.
Edgbaston pitch report
Edgbaston’s field is known to help the couturiers early, with an 11 mm grass cover and a dry base offering a swing and a rebound, especially day 1 under a covered sky. Historically, the Pacers took 490 counters at an average of 31 years, against 153 spinners at 34. The striker improves on days 2-3 while the height deepening, with a first cycle average score of 311-334. On days 4-5, wear and cracks put the spinners at stake with a variable rebound and a turn. The teams beating first for 340-350 to remain competitive, while Bowling First was advantageous, with 23 of the 56 tests won by the teams first. The prosecution in England of 378 points in 2022 highlights the hunting potential.
Eng vs Ind Records in head-to-head
India has won 4 of the last 5 tests against England, but the home record of England (37 victories in 68 tests against India) and the domination of Edgbaston (7-0) give them an advantage.
- Total tests: 137
- England wins: 52
- India wins: 36
- Draw: 49
- In Edgbaston: 8 games (England 7 wins, 1 draw, India 0 victories)
Player planned 11
England (confirmed)
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir
Planned India XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kl Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Karun Nair, Ravirandi Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep
Birmingham weather report
- Day 1 (July 2): Mainly cloudy, 20% of light showers, thunderstorm possible; 16 ° C, 71% humidity, winds of 13 km / h.
- Day 2 (July 3): A partially sunny, warm and light breeze; Ideal for the game.
- Day 3 (July 4): Sunny intervals, cloud cover later; Minimum rain risk.
- Day 4 (July 5): Morning showers (62% chance), cloudy; possible interruptions.
- Day 5 (July 6): Stop Start rain, 91% chance, gray sky; probable significant disturbances.
Temperatures vary from 11 ° C to 20 ° C. Rain could have an impact on strategies, especially the last days.
Eng vs Ind Live Streaming
- India: Live television on Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports Ten 1, 3, 4, 5). Streaming on the application / Jiohotstar website.
- UNITED KINGDOM: Sky Sports
- Radio: Talksport
Fans can follow live scores on Espncricinfo and Cricbuzz.
Squad
England Team: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (W), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaiib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Jofra Archer, Sam James Cook, Jamie Overton
India Team: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kl Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (W), Karun Nair, Raviund Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep, Dhruv Jurel
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