India Vs England Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: ENG Bowl First, IND Make 3 Changes

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India vs England Live Cricket Score, 2nd Test Day 1 (India National Cricket Team vs England National Cricket Team): ENG are bowling first in Birmingham.
India vs England Live Cricket Score, 2nd Test Day 1 (India National Cricket Team vs England National Cricket Team): England captain Ben Stokes has won the coin toss and opted to bowl first against India. England are unchanged but India have made as many as three changes. Sai Sudharsan and Shardul Thakur have been dropped while Jasprit Bumrah has been rested. In walk Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar and Akash Deep.
An under-pressure India return to action after an eventful series opener that saw England storming to a thumping win despite the Shubman Gill-led tourists being in control of the contest at various stages. The second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy will be held at Edgbaston (Birmingham), a venue where India have never won a Test.
IND Vs ENG Playing XIs
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir
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The Indian skipper, Shubman Gill, says that they would have bowled first as well as if there is anything in the surface, it'll be there on Day 1. Informs that Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar are in, and Akash Deep also comes in for Jasprit Bumrah. Adds that they want to manage Bumrah's workload, and the next test could be more important. On playing Kuldeep Yadav, he adds that they were tempted to play him, but with how the lower order performed and they went with the extra batter. On India's poor record at Edgbaston, he says that it has been a year of chaos, and you never know.
Jul 02, 2025 15:07 IST
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The skipper of England, Ben Stokes, says that they are going to bowl first, with the overhead conditions favouring that decision. Adds that the team put in a strong performance last week and they're carrying plenty of confidence. Mentions that as a Test progresses, you understand the conditions better and can adapt accordingly. Says that they all wanted Jofra in the team, but as he is coming back after a while, they will first look after him. Ends with a cheeky smile, saying he and Baz usually don't come in the same sentence, before applauding the great run chase and a brilliant start to the series.
Jul 02, 2025 15:06 IST
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India (Playing XI) – Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy (In for Sai Sudharsan), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar (In for Shardul Thakur), Akash Deep (In for Jasprit Bumrah), Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
Jul 02, 2025 15:05 IST
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England (Unchanged XI) – Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir.
Jul 02, 2025 15:05 IST
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PITCH REPORT – Former Indian player, Deep Dasgupta, is inspecting the 22-yards. He says that the surface looks quite similar to what we all saw in the previous match. Adds that, while there's a visible covering of grass, the pitch itself appears fairly dry underneath. Mentions that the surface feels lukewarm, as neither too fresh nor too used, and importantly, there doesn't seem to be much moisture in it. States that this should play out as a good batting track, especially in the first couple of days when conditions are best for scoring. Further adds that spinners might not find much assistance here, at least not early on, as there's not enough grip or roughness to exploit. Talks about how the seamers could get a bit of movement, especially with the new ball, but overall, this is a pitch where batters should enjoy themselves if they settle in.
Jul 02, 2025 15:02 IST
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PITCH REPORT – Former Indian player, Deepdas Gupta, is inspecting the 22-yards. He says that the surface looks quite similar to what we all saw in the previous match. Adds that, while there's a visible covering of grass, the pitch itself appears fairly dry underneath. Mentions that the surface feels lukewarm, as neither too fresh nor too used, and importantly, there doesn't seem to be much moisture in it. States that this should play out as a good batting track, especially in the first couple of days when conditions are best for scoring. Further adds that spinners might not find much assistance here, at least not early on, as there's not enough grip or roughness to exploit. Talks about how the seamers could get a bit of movement, especially with the new ball, but overall, this is a pitch where batters should enjoy themselves if they settle in.
Jul 02, 2025 15:01 IST
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TOSS – Shubman Gill calls the coin toss wrongly and England have won the toss. Ben Stokes opts to BOWL first.
Jul 02, 2025 14:41 IST
India have never won a Test at Edgbaston, with seven defeats and a draw in the last eight attempts. England have won two of their last three here, including that famous chase of 378 against India in 2022, their highest successful run chase in Tests. The last four matches at this venue have been won by the side batting second, which could influence the toss. Days 4 and 5 may see a passing shower, but the weather looks largely fine. Stick around for the toss and team news.
Jul 02, 2025 14:36 IST
Five centuries across two innings and still ending up on the losing side. That would have certainly stung India but they have only themselves to blame. Lower-order collapses and dropped catches proved costly in a game that slipped away. Heading into this Test, selection calls loom, particularly in the bowling department. India will need to strike the right balance to take 20 wickets without compromising on batting depth. Managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload will also be key, and a decision on whether he plays or not could shape the makeup of the attack.
Jul 02, 2025 14:34 IST
It was a hugely rewarding win for England in Leeds, as they looked down and out for large parts of the game but kept clawing their way back. More importantly, the belief that they could chase down any target shone through, and to do it the way they did on the final day with 350 needed, Ben Stokes and his men truly walked the talk. There was speculation about Jofra Archer making a return to the Test side after featuring in County cricket for the first time since 2021, but England have decided to stick with the same eleven.
Jul 02, 2025 14:29 IST
Hello, one and all! It's time for Round 2 of this heavyweight contest between England and India for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. We have moved south from Leeds to Birmingham, and the scene is set at Edgbaston. England landed the opening blow, but can they follow it up with another, or will India strike back with a counterpunch of their own?
Jul 02, 2025 14:28 IST
… MATCH DAY …
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India vs England Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: Momentum With England
Quite the contrast, though as hosts England boast an impressive overall record at Edgbaston, with 30 wins from 56 Tests and only 11 losses. However, recent form tells a different story. In their last five outings at the venue, they've managed just two wins while ending up on the losing side three times. However, this young Indian side, in a transitional phase, will be up for any challenges, as that's when the teams find their fire. And surely they wouldn't want the scoreline to read 2-0, because if that happens, all remaining fixtures will become virtual knockouts for the Indians. Hence, this second Test is the most crucial one for their momentum in this series, and of course, with respect to the WTC points as well. Will India avenge Headingley's heartbreak, or can England further dominate their opponents? Come what may, another thriller is loading up.
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India vs England Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: Will Kuldeep Get a Game?
Whispers are also growing louder about India potentially fielding an extra spinner alongside Ravindra Jadeja, with assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate dropping intriguing hints. Will it be the vastly underutilized Kuldeep Yadav getting his moment, or the versatile Washington Sundar adding all-rounder balance? The selectors have serious head-scratching to do. Here's a stat that'll make Indian fans wince. They've never won a Test in Birmingham. Eight attempts at Edgbaston, seven defeats, and just one measly draw, back in 1986, to show for it. That's the kind of record that haunts touring sides, and with their current form wobbles, breaking this Birmingham curse feels like climbing Everest.
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India vs England Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: Challenges For IND
The catching efficiency was equally concerning, with regulation chances going begging that could have changed everything. But perhaps most damaging were those spectacular batting collapses in both innings. India had platforms to dominate but crumbled when it mattered most. For newly appointed captain Shubman Gill, it's been a proper baptism by fire, and Birmingham promises no relief from the heat. Making matters trickier, Jasprit Bumrah's availability remains a last-minute gamble as workload management means India won't know their bowling spearhead's status until the eleventh hour. If he's unavailable, it's sink or swim time for the supporting cast.
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India vs England Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: 1 Win In Last 9 Tests
For India, the numbers tell a deeply worrying tale. Just one win from their last nine Tests, including that devastating home whitewash against New Zealand. What happened at Headingley was even more painful as they had England exactly where they wanted them, only to lose what should have been an unlosable Test. When Jasprit Bumrah remains out of the attack, India's bowling seemingly loses all its penetration and conviction. Their second line of defense – after Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj – Prasidh Krishna and Shardul Thakur simply couldn't bring the control or create the breakthroughs needed while leaking runs alarmingly.
Jul 02, 2025 13:45 IST
India vs England Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: ENG Bowlers Step Up
Their batting was loaded with genuine experienced leaders and game-changers scattered throughout the order. The bowling department, though? That's where everyone expected them to wobble. Without their marquee pacers like Atkinson and Archer, Chris Woakes became the senior statesman, leading what most considered England's reserve attack. But this so-called second-string bowling unit, with Josh Tongue and Brydon Carse stepping up beautifully alongside Woakes, proved they belonged on this stage. That said, England know there's room to polish their game further. They had golden opportunities to really squeeze India, but a few chances went begging in the field, and those dropped catches could have put them in an even more commanding position. The bowlers took wickets but were generous with runs, while the batters got themselves in nicely but didn't convert those starts into big first-innings scores that could have made life much easier. Now Jofra Archer's back in the mix after more than four years, bringing extra venom to the attack. But in typical England fashion, they've done their ritual early announcement and gone unchanged for Edgbaston.
Jul 02, 2025 13:44 IST
India vs England Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: Ind Bazballed
In a city where the workshop of the world once hummed with the sound of hammering metal and craftsmanship, cricket's storied rivalry prepares to unfold its next chapter. The City of a Thousand Trades, as Birmingham is proudly known, has always been about mastering every craft from metalwork to music, and now it's ready to showcase the finest craft of all. Test cricket at its most intense. At the heart of it all sits Edgbaston, cricket's temple in the Midlands, where the game has been played since the late 1800s and legends have been forged in the furnace of expectation. This is where Brian Lara carved his world-record 501 not out, playing for Warwickshire. The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy arrives in Birmingham with England holding a precious 1-0 advantage, still basking in the afterglow of one of the most extraordinary run chases in recent memory. That fourth-innings masterpiece up north saw England stare down certain defeat and somehow conjure victory from despair's very jaws. The opening Test was pure box office entertainment. Chasing 371 felt like watching someone juggle fire while blindfolded. The Bazballers didn't just pull it off, they made it look ridiculously straightforward, smashing their way to the second-highest successful chase in their Test history. It ranks as the tenth-highest successful run chase ever in the format, plus the second-most runs ever plundered on a fifth day.