India vs England 2nd Test prediction- who will win the second test?
England are in turmoil as they enter the 5th and last day of the second test of India tour of England 2025. With India giving them a target of 608 to chase, England ended the 4th day with mere 72 runs for 3 wickets, now in the final day with 500+ target to chase in 90 overs, can baseball come to rescue England? Let’s take a look at India vs England 2nd Test prediction.
England’s Bazball Faces Ultimate Test
Chasing a colossal 608, England’s “Bazball” approach is under severe scrutiny on the final day of the second Test at Edgbaston, July 6, 2025. At 72/3 after Day 4, with Ollie Pope (24*) and Harry Brook (15*), England need 536 runs in 90 overs, a near-impossible task, given the world record chase is 418. Their aggressive batting style, led by Pope and Brook, must contend with a pitch offering variable bounce and India’s potent bowling attack.
England’s highest successful chase is 378, and while Bazball thrives on boldness, early losses of Zak Crawley (0), Ben Duckett (25), and Joe Root (6) highlight the challenge. A miraculous partnership or rain interruptions (forecasted at 91% chance) could force a draw, but survival seems their best hope.
India’s Bowling Prowess
India’s bowlers, spearheaded by Akash Deep (2/36) and Mohammed Siraj, have been relentless. Akash’s dismissals of Duckett and Root, combined with Siraj’s early strike against Crawley, have England reeling. Ravindra Jadeja, with his spin, is poised to exploit the fifth-day pitch’s wear, especially against Pope’s occasional impetuosity.
India’s strategy will focus on tight lines and early breakthroughs to secure the seven wickets needed for a historic first Test win at Edgbaston, where they’ve lost seven and drawn one in eight prior visits.
Gill’s Tactical Brilliance
Shubman Gill’s 430-run match tally (269 and 161) and astute captaincy have tilted the game decisively. His late declaration at 427/6 set an imposing target, outmaneuvering England’s bowlers.
Match Prediction
England’s Bazball faces a stern test against India’s disciplined attack. With rain a factor, a draw is possible, but India are poised to clinch a landmark victory by mid-afternoon, leveling the series at 1-1.
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