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ENG vs IND Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of 2nd Test

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ENG vs IND 2nd Test Preview [Source: @BCCI/x.com] ENG vs IND 2nd Test Preview [Source: @BCCI/x.com] 

India and England are all set to lock horns in the second Test of the five-match series from July 2 to 6 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The action kicks off at 3:30 PM IST and after a thrilling first game, expect sparks to fly in this one.

India dominated most of the opening Test but let the game slip in crunch moments, something Shubman Gill’s side must fix heading into Edgbaston. On the other hand, despite trailing for long periods in Leeds, Ben Stokes’ men pulled off a stunning 371-run chase. 

With momentum on their side and their attack clicking when needed, England will be eyeing a 2-0 cushion to put India under the pump while the visitors will look to even the scoreline.

ENG vs IND Head-To-Head Overview

India and England have a rich history in red-ball battles. Out of the 137 Tests played between the two nations, England have won 52, India 35, and 50 have ended in a draw.

England and India Probable Playing XIs

England (Confirmed)

Zak Crawley,⁠ ⁠Ben Duckett,⁠ Ollie Pope, ⁠Joe Root , ⁠Harry Brook, ⁠Ben Stokes (C),⁠ ⁠Jamie Smith (WK), ⁠Chris Woakes,⁠ ⁠Brydon Carse,⁠ ⁠Josh Tongue, ⁠Shoaib Bashir.

India

KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep.

Top Run-Scorers In ENG vs IND Test

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Joe Root: 2927 Runs

With 2927 runs in 57 innings at an average of 58.54, the backbone of England’s batting, Joe Root has tormented Indian bowlers with his consistency and class. He has notched a staggering 10 centuries and 12 fifties against India.

Ravindra Jadeja: 1067 Runs

Ravindra Jadeja has scored 1067 runs in 35 innings against England at an average of 33.34 with two hundreds and six fifties. His gritty knocks lower down the order have been crucial in India’s cause.

Rishabh Pant: 1033 Runs

Rishabh Pant has amassed 1033 runs in 23 innings against England at an average of 46.95 with 5 hundreds and 4 fifties. The southpaw has a love affair with England and his fearless stroke-play has turned games around.

Top Wicket-Takers In ENG vs IND Test

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Ravindra Jadeja: 71 Wickets

Ravindra Jadeja has snagged 71 wickets in 39 innings against England at an average of 34.53 with two fifers. His accuracy and variations make him a threat on any surface, especially as the match wears on.

Jasprit Bumrah: 65 Wickets

Jasprit Bumrah has snagged 65 wickets in just 28 innings at an average of 22.61 with four five wicket hauls. Although he may be rested, Bumrah has been India’s premier pacer in these contests.

Ben Stokes: 45 wickets

Ben Stokes has grabbed 45 wickets in 30 innings against India at 30.22. The England captain delivers key breakthroughs when needed and thrives under pressure.

ENG vs IND Key Stats

England's Key Records

  • Joe Root loves batting at Edgbaston against India. In just two Tests here, he has piled up 289 runs at a staggering average of 89.00, including one fifty and a sublime hundred.
  • Ben Stokes has proved to be a handful with the ball at this venue, having bagged 11 wickets in two Tests vs India with best figures of 4/33.
  • Brydon Carse has impressed early in his Test career, taking 31 wickets at an average of 23.00 and a strike rate of 38.2, which makes him England’s go-to man with the red ball.
  • Ben Duckett vs Mohammed Siraj in Tests: 149 balls, 108 runs, 0 dismissals. The left-hander has dominated this matchup so far.
  • Ollie Pope vs Ravindra Jadeja in Tests: 226 balls, 126 runs, 2 dismissals. A tight tussle between England’s No. 3 and India’s premier all-rounder.

India’s Key Records

  • India is yet to taste victory in a Test match at Edgbaston.
  • Rishabh Pant lit up Edgbaston in 2022, scoring a combined 203 runs in a single Test at a jaw-dropping average of 101.50, which included a counter-attacking 146 and a rapid-fire fifty.
  • Ravindra Jadeja also has fond memories of the venue, having scored 127 runs in that same game, including a classy ton (104).
  • Rishabh Pant vs Shoaib Bashir in Tests: 114 balls, 95 runs, 1 dismissal. Pant has bossed this matchup with aggressive strokeplay.
  • Shubman Gill vs Chris Woakes in Tests: 61 balls, 37 runs, 0 dismissals. Gill has looked comfortable against England’s seam-bowling all-rounder.
  • KL Rahul vs Josh Tongue in Tests: 52 balls, 33 runs, 0 dismissals. Rahul has handled Tongue’s pace without much trouble so far.

Records Which Could Be Broken In ENG vs IND 2nd Test

  • Joe Root is just 73 runs away from becoming the first English batter to notch up 3000 Test runs against India.
  • Ollie Pope is closing in on a milestone too as he needs 85 runs to reach 3500 in Test cricket.
  • Ben Duckett needs 13 more fours to complete 350 Test boundaries.
  • Harry Brook is just 62 runs away from the 2500-run mark in Tests.
  • KL Rahul needs 64 runs to join the elite club of players with 3500 Test runs.
  • Ravindra Jadeja is just 94 runs shy of reaching 3500 in red-ball cricket.
  • Rishabh Pant is 3 fours away from 350 Test boundaries.
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal needs 97 runs to reach 2000 Test runs.