The five-match Test series between India and England continues with the second Test on June 28, 2025, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The match kicks off at 3:30 PM IST, forming part of the opening stretch of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship for both teams.
India vs England: Match Overview
India arrives in Nottingham after a spirited fight in the opening Test, showing glimpses of resilience through their young core. England, buoyed by home support and their red-ball experience, will look to press their advantage and go 2–0 up. The two sides have had memorable clashes at this venue, including India’s famous win in 2007 and England’s dominance in 2011 and 2018.
Historically, England have the upper hand in head-to-head Tests, but India’s bowling attack can’t be counted out, especially if conditions remain overcast and offer swing.
Match Details
- Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
- Date & Time: June 28, 2025, 3:30 PM IST
- Weather Forecast: Cloudy skies with a slight chance of showers, 22°C
- Pitch Report: Traditionally seam-friendly, especially during the first two days
- Average 1st Innings Score: 250
- Chasing Record: Teams batting second have won 55% of matches here
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 136
- England Wins: 52
- India Wins: 35
- Draws: 49
Predicted XIs for India vs England
India:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shubman Gill (c)
- KL Rahul
- Sai Sudharsan
- Karun Nair
- Rishabh Pant (vc & wk)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Kuldeep Yadav
England:
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Ollie Pope
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Jamie Smith (wk)
- Ben Stokes (c)
- Chris Woakes
- Josh Tongue
- Brydon Carse
- Shoaib Bashir
India vs England: Key Players and Fantasy Picks
Top Captaincy Choices
- Joe Root: Master of English conditions and in fine touch after a gritty 80 in the last match.
- Rishabh Pant: With the bat and behind the stumps, Pant offers a high fantasy ceiling.
Strong Vice-Captaincy Options
- Jasprit Bumrah: Has a strong record in England and looked lethal with the new ball.
- Ben Stokes: The England skipper can chip in across departments — a safe VC bet.
Budget Picks
- Harry Brook: Can turn games with counter-attacking innings in the middle order.
- Kuldeep Yadav: Might be a game-changer if the surface breaks up late in the match.
Players to Avoid
- Shoaib Bashir: May get limited bowling time unless conditions significantly favour spin.
- Sai Sudharsan: Still finding his rhythm in Tests; not a fantasy-first pick yet.
Fantasy Team Predictions
Team 1:
- Keepers: Rishabh Pant, Jamie Smith
- Batters: Joe Root (c), Ben Duckett, Yashasvi Jaiswal (vc), KL Rahul
- All-rounders: Ben Stokes, Ravindra Jadeja
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Chris Woakes, Prasidh Krishna
Team 2:
- Keeper: Rishabh Pant
- Batters: Joe Root (vc), Ben Duckett, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Harry Brook
- All-rounders: Ben Stokes (c), Ravindra Jadeja
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Brydon Carse, Mohammed Siraj
Strategy and Tips
- Pick swing bowlers from both teams, especially those likely to bowl with the new ball.
- Stack up on top-order batters – Trent Bridge is known for collapses and top-order resilience.
- All-rounders like Jadeja and Stokes offer consistent returns – must-haves in most combinations.
- Monitor toss and weather, especially on Day 1; cloud cover can drastically shift the game balance.
Prediction
England remain slight favourites at home but will be wary of India’s bowling firepower, especially if Bumrah and Siraj strike early. The key for India will be whether their batters can withstand England’s seamers long enough to post 300+. Expect a tighter contest than the first Test – and possibly a result if conditions stay dry.
