After being at the top of the first test for the maximum session, India suffered a defeat because of their field errors. Now the question is what the playing 11 will be in the 2nd Test match between India vs England.
The second test match between India and England will commence on the 2nd of July and will go on till the 6th of July. Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham is the venue for the second test match. Basically, the test match starts at 11 AM local time, whereas it’s 3:30 PM for the Indian viewers.
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India vs England 2nd Test match Playing 11
England
They have yet to announce the squad for the second test. We will not see many chances in the squad as well as the starting line-up. There might be just one or two chances for their starting eleven.
England starting XI (probable)
Batsmen: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, and Harry Brook
All-rounders: Ben Stokes (C), Chris Woakes, and Brydon Carse
Wicketkeeper: Jamie Smith
Bowlers: Josh Tongue and Shoaib Bashir
India
We will surely see changes made to the starting line-up of the Indian Cricket team. There might not be any chances to the batting line-up, but below that, chances are expected. Kuldeep Yadav or Nitish Kumar Reddy can replace Shardul Thakur. Jasprit Bumrah is also a big doubt for the second test match.
India starting XI (probable)
Batsmen: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), and Karun Nair
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy
Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna
First test match recap
In the first test match, England won the toss and asked India to bat first. India responded very well with three batters, Yashasvi Jaiswal, captain Shubman Gill, and vice-captain Rishabh Pant all getting centuries. After Gill’s wicket, the team just collapsed, scoring just 41 runs and losing six wickets. The total was 471. England’s Ollie Pope scored a century, whereas Harry Brook was dropped on zero, later went and scored 99 runs. In reply, England just fell short of six runs, scoring 465 runs.
India lost three wickets for 92 in the second innings. Rahul and Pant both scored centuries; unfortunately, their 197-run partnership was ended by Brydon Carse getting Rahul bowled. Pant became the 2nd wicketkeeper to score a hundred in both innings, departing on 118. The story was the same as the first inning, as the lower middle order collapsed again, scoring just 31 runs and losing five wickets after Pant’s departure. The target was 371 runs
England’s openers made a brilliant start with getting 1888 runs for the first wicket, and from there it seemed England was winning, but India got a few wickets, and England had enough time to chase it, and they did it. India’s fielding has cost the team the test match, with more than nine catches dropped in the second innings. England leads 1-0 in the five-match series.
Where to watch Live Streaming?
For the Indian fans, all the live action of the second test match, where India’s tour of England is available on JioHotstar. The match is not free to watch as a subscription is needed. You can purchase the subscription as per your requirements. The fans of the United Kingdom can watch the live stream on Sky Go and Now.
