In the second Test match, Ben Stokes led England will host India, playing under Shubman Gill at Edgbaston, Birmingham, for a period of five days from July 2 to July 6. Following a break for one week, gear up for this match, starting at 3:30 PM IST on all days.
In the last outing, England claimed the toss and chose to field first, given excellent records to chase the target after bowling first. It has been a trend for England to mark a victory after setting up the field on the first day. This one decision could also be attributed to England’s win despite India making headlines with five centuries and reaching close to 400 and 300 in the first and second innings respectively.
When India hosted England in 2024, India won the five-Test series 4-1 after losing the inaugural match. From Hyderabad to Dharamsala, Indian former skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss in two matches and confirmed victory in both games. With a 100% success rate, India dominated in the series despite losing the toss on the other three occasions. Ben Stokes won the toss on three occasions, but India won the game twice. So, the toss outcome will also be a critical factor in determining who gains a clear edge in the match.
