ENG vs IND 2025: Predicting top 3 performers from England for 2nd Test

England will take on India at Edgbaston in the second Test of the ongoing five-match Test series. The match is scheduled to get underway on Wednesday, July 2. The hosts will be coming into this clash with increased confidence after a five-wicket win in the series opener.

They even announced their squad a couple of days prior to the commencement of the game. England will go ahead with an unchanged XI despite the availability of Jofra Archer. Their management seems to have faith in the squad to get the job done.

1) Ben Duckett

Duckett was awarded the Player of the Match accolade in the first game for his 62 and 149 in the first Test. He looked in quite good nick and shifted the momentum of the game to England’s side with his dynamic strokeplay. The left-handed top-order batter could be expected to ride on his form and provide another noteworthy performance. He is known for not backing down and his assertiveness might come to the fore during the upcoming contest.

2) Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes could prove to be another match-winner for his side. There was a lot of hype ahead of the series in relation to England’s red-ball skipper. Stokes looked in quite good shape during the match. He contributed five wickets across two innings with the ball. However, he could not really make the most with the willow in hand. Stokes was dismissed on 20 and 33 at headingley. He would be aiming to make a statement in the second match.

3) Chris Woakes

Woakes quietly went about his business in the first match without a lot of people noticing his efforts. He bowled 43 overs in the game. Though he could pick up only one wicket, he was economical. Additionally, his 38-run knock in England’s first innings was vital given the situation they were in. Edgbaston is Woakes’ home ground and he has played his cricket for Warwickshire. It is more than likely that he makes the most of the conditions.

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