Sports: India vs. England - Men's Test Heats Up in Edgbaston, Women's Team Dominates T20I Series

 

Sports: India vs. England - Men's Test Heats Up in Edgbaston, Women's Team Dominates T20I Series

MUMBAI, India, July 2, 2025 – Cricket fans across the globe are glued to their screens as the intense rivalry between India and England unfolds across multiple formats this July. While the men's teams lock horns in the highly anticipated 2nd Test of the five-match series in Birmingham, the Indian Women's team has already stamped their authority by taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in their T20 International series against England Women.⁶

Men's Test Series: Edgbaston Showdown Begins

The 2nd Test match of the India vs England Test series 2025 commenced today, July 2, 2025, at the iconic Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham.7 England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl first under overcast conditions, hoping to exploit any early moisture in the pitch.8

India, led by Shubman Gill, made some significant changes to their playing XI following their loss in the first Test at Headingley.⁹ Notably, premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been rested, with Akash Deep stepping in.¹⁰ Other changes see Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar included, as India aims to bolster its batting depth and find a winning combination.¹¹ As of early play on Day 1, India's top order faced a stern test from England's bowlers, who managed an early breakthrough. The India vs England Test series is part of the 2025-2027 ICC World Test Championship, making every match crucial.¹²

Women's T20I Series: India Takes Commanding Lead

Meanwhile, the India vs England women's team has been in sensational form, showcasing their dominance in the ongoing five-match T20 International series.13 India Women secured a convincing 24-run victory in the 2nd T20I played yesterday, July 1st, at Bristol, following their record 97-run win in the series opener at Trent Bridge on June 28th.14

In the second T20I, after an early wobble, brilliant half-centuries from Jemimah Rodrigues (63) and Amanjot Kaur (63*) propelled India to a strong total of 181/4.¹⁵ In response, England managed 157/7, falling short by 24 runs despite efforts from Tammy Beaumont. The Indian bowlers, notably Shree Charani, delivered crucial breakthroughs to seal the win. With two commanding victories, the Indian Women's team now holds a 2-0 lead and is just one win away from clinching their first-ever multi-game bilateral T20 series against England.¹⁶

Earlier in June, the India A vs England A teams also competed in a two-match unofficial Test series in England, which concluded in a 0-0 draw, providing valuable exposure to emerging talents from both cricketing nations.¹⁷

With the men's Test series promising more intense battles and the women's team on the verge of a historic series victory, the cricket India vs England rivalry continues to deliver high-octane action across the cricketing landscape.