Team India and England are currently locked in the fifth match of the Test series, and following a five-wicket defeat in the opening Test match, Shubman Gill and his men must be aiming to bounce back in the second Test match slated to take place from July 2 at Edgbaston in Birmingham. On the flip side, the hosts must aim to win this match to take a 2-0 lead.
The batters produced a stellar show in the first Test match, irrespective of their win or loss. Speaking about the same subject, given below are the top three batters to watch out for in the second Test match.
Rishabh Pant

The left-handed batter made 134 and 118 runs in the first and second innings of the first Test match. Despite his struggles in the IPL, the star batter has once again made bold headlines with his comeback in this format. The southpaw will once again be in action in the second Test match and aims to play a major role in the batting unit to help India level the series. He can be one of the biggest threats to host bowlers in this game.
KL Rahul

The stylish right-handed batter has successfully filled the void of former skipper Rohit Sharma. The fans never felt Rohit’s absence, thanks to the star batter’s form. KL Rahul has made 42 and 137 in the first and second innings of the first Test match. The DC batter will once again be stepping up at the top order of the game to help India get the best start in this clash.
Ben Duckett

England’s opening batter has made 149 off 170 balls, featuring 21 fours and one six, to help England chase down over 350 runs on the fifth and final day of the first Test match. The star batter’s innings posed a big threat to Indian bowlers, making them lose the series-opening game. Duckett will once again be in action in the next Test match. The English batter might give the greatest start to the hosts’ batting unit and anchor the innings well to build pressure on the Indian bowlers in the second Test match.
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