India are gearing up to face Ben Stokes’s England in the second Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, with the match set to begin on July 2 at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Here’s a look at the weather forecast and pitch report for the India vs England 2nd Test.
Having gone down by five wickets in the first Test, India are likely to take the field in the second match with a weakened bowling attack, as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is set to sit out.
Bumrah, mindful of the heavy workload across the five-match series, is set to be rotated out for the second Test. He has already stated that he will feature in only three of the five matches, as part of a planned effort to manage his fitness and avoid burnout.
For India, winning the second match will be crucial to restore balance, and they might have to do it without Bumrah.
Here’s the weather forecast and pitch report for the India vs England 2nd Test.
India Vs England, 2nd Test: Birmingham Weather Forecast
The weather in Birmingham is expected to stay mostly cloudy throughout the week, with light rain likely on the opening day of the second Test between India and England. As per the forecast, Wednesday morning could see light showers with a temperature of around 16°C, 20% chance of precipitation, 71% humidity, and winds at 13 km/h.
While early interruptions may be brief, there's a significant chance of rain affecting the final day of the match. Temperatures are expected to range between a high of 20°C and a low of 11°C over the course of the Test.
India Vs England, 2nd Test: Edgbaston Pitch Report
The Edgbaston surface has something for everyone, early bounce and movement for pacers, a flat stretch for batters in the middle, and some turn for spinners as the match wears on.
The average first-innings score over the last 10 Tests is 334, and chasing sides have won the last four games here, including England’s 378-run chase against India in 2022.
While pacers have been the main threat, spinners grow into the game from Day 4. England have gone with Shoaib Bashir, while India may turn to Kuldeep Yadav to exploit the rough later on.
