England vs India – 2nd Test Betting Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips

📍 Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham England.
📅 Dates: Wednesday, 2nd July – Sunday, 6th July 2025

England are riding high after a stunning five-wicket win in the first Test at Headingley.

Chasing 371, they did so with confidence, led by Ben Duckett (149), Zak Crawley (65), Joe Root (53*) and Jamie Smith (44*).

The Bazball blueprint finally discovered how to add common sense to the occasion and delivered a convincing win.

India were dominant at times but collapsed under pressure.

Shubman Gill (147) and Rishabh Pant (134 and 118) shone with the bat, but the lower order’s failure (just 65 runs across two innings) proved costly.

Jasprit Bumrah played at Headingley, but he remains an injury concern, and India may rotate him out of the side at Edgbaston.

Edgbaston is traditionally a batting-friendly pitch. Sunshine is expected early in the Test, with a chance of rain disruptions later in the week. Expect high scores and another fast-paced Test.

📊 Match Odds (approx.)

🎯 Betting Tips

1. England to win @ 8/13
   • In form, unchanged XI, home advantage.
2. Joe Root to score 1st innings century @ 5/1
   • Loves Edgbaston: 970 Test runs at this venue.
3. Rishabh Pant 1st innings 50+ @ 9/4 or century @ 6/1
   • Hit twin tons at Headingley. Key threat.
4. Chris Woakes anytime wickets @ ~3.3
   • Proven Edgbaston performer. Always a threat.
5. Draw trading tip
   • Bet on the draw early at 7/1. Could shorten dramatically with early rain or strong batting starts.

🏏 Top Batsman Props

✅ England

• Joe Root – First Innings Century @ 5/1 (6.00)
  Loves Edgbaston and is in great form. A strong anchor.
• Ben Duckett – 50+ Runs in First Innings @ 2/1 (3.00)
  Match-winner at Headingley with 149. Could cash in again.

✅ India

• Rishabh Pant – First Innings 50+ @ 9/4 (3.25) or Century @ 6/1 (7.00)
  Hit two centuries in the first Test. Game-changing form.
• Shubman Gill – Top India Runscorer (1st Innings) @ 3/1 (4.00)
  Played fluently at Headingley. Opening in good conditions.

🎯 Bowling Props

✅ England

• Chris Woakes – 3+ Wickets in Match @ 11/10 (2.10)
  Home ground specialist. Swings the Dukes ball well here.
• Brydon Carse – Top England Bowler (1st Innings) @ 2/1 (3.00)
  One of England’s most consistent performers in recent times.

✅ India

• Mohammed Siraj – Top India Bowler (Match) @ 3/1 (4.00)
  If selected, could thrive on 4th-5th day pitch. Loves bounce.
• Kuldeep Yadav – 2+ Wickets in 1st Innings (if playing) @ 7/4 (2.75)
  A wildcard pick. Might be used early in the match with conditions very dry for England.

📦 Specialty Props

Century to Be Scored in Match – YES @ 2/5 (1.40)
Edgbaston pitch looks good for batting. Multiple likely.

First Wicket Partnership Over 35.5 Runs – England @ 10/11 (1.91)
Duckett and Crawley have added consistent starts.

Highest Opening Partnership – England @ 4/5 (1.80)
India’s openers often slow and cautious; England more aggressive.

Most Match Sixes – India @ 6/5 (2.20)
Pant and Gill are big hitters. England more conservative with sixes.

🔮 Match Prediction

England look set to go 2-0 up. Their top-order confidence and India’s potential bowling issues give the hosts a big edge.

Predicted Result:

• England win by 6 wickets OR 120 runs, depending on the toss.

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