⚡ Big Drama at Edgbaston! Jaiswal Shines, Bumrah Benched – India vs England 2nd Test 2025 Full Match Report 🏏🔥
🧠 Introduction – Cricket Fans, Buckle Up!
Cricket lovers, the drama is real at Edgbaston! 🇮🇳 vs 🏴 England – the second Test of the 2025 series has begun with surprises, strong starts, and some eyebrow-raising decisions. The big headline? Jasprit Bumrah is resting, and Yashasvi Jaiswal is lighting up the scoreboard again! 🎯
By Lunch on Day 1, India stands at 98/2 with Jaiswal smashing a solid 62 off 69 balls. England’s pacers, especially Chris Woakes, tried to dominate early—but India had some answers, especially in the form of Karun Nair’s comeback and a twist in team strategy.
Let’s break it all down. 👇
🏟️ Match Highlights – Day 1 Action Begins
- Match: 2nd Test – India vs England (5-match Test Series)
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Date: July 2, 2025
- Toss: England won and chose to bowl first 🧤
With overcast skies and some green patches on the pitch, England skipper Ben Stokes hoped to use the conditions to his advantage by bowling first.
Strategic Move: Bumrah Rested for Workload Management 🏏
India’s top pacer Jasprit Bumrah is out of this crucial match due to workload management. Captain Shubman Gill confirmed the plan: play Bumrah in the third Test at Lord’s instead. India made three changes:
- In: Akash Deep, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar
- Out: Bumrah, Sai Sudharsan, Shardul Thakur
🔥 Player Highlights & Key Moments
🧨 Jaiswal on Fire!
Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal once again showed why he’s becoming a fan favorite. He reached 62 runs off just 69 balls before lunch, taking the attack to England bowlers with stylish drives and clever placements. His control against short-pitched bowling was especially impressive.
😫 KL Rahul’s Forgettable Knock
KL Rahul struggled big time—2 runs from 26 balls before getting bowled by a Chris Woakes delivery that lifted sharply. His footwork looked uncertain, and his defensive technique seemed off.
👏 Karun Nair’s Comeback
Back in the team after a long break, Karun Nair looked steady, confidently stroking some beautiful drives. Despite early nervous moments, he helped stabilize India’s innings.
🧪 Bowling Battle: England’s Effort So Far
- Chris Woakes: The standout with 1 wicket and four maiden overs from just five bowled! 🔥 He got KL out and came close to dismissing Jaiswal with a big LBW shout (which was overturned on DRS).
- Josh Tongue: Too inconsistent today – bowled full, then short and wide. Jaiswal punished him with a flurry of boundaries.
- Brydon Carse: Looked threatening with his around-the-wicket angle. One delivery even clipped Jaiswal’s glove but fell short of the slips.
📊 Scorecard Snapshot (Lunch – Day 1)
| India Batting | Runs | Balls |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 62* | 69 |
| Shubman Gill | 1* | 6 |
| KL Rahul | 2 | 26 |
| Karun Nair | 22 | 40 |
India: 98/2 in 25 overs
Wickets: Rahul, Nair
Fall of wickets: 1-21 (Rahul), 2-89 (Nair)
🔄 Impact on the Series
England lead the 5-match series 1-0 after their incredible run chase at Headingley last week. With Edgbaston being England’s fortress (7 wins out of 8 against India), this match could define the entire series.
If India levels the series 1-1, the momentum shifts back. But without Bumrah, can their bowlers take 20 wickets?
📈 Stats & Fun Facts
- Jaiswal averages 71.5 against pace bowling from around the wicket – double his average when bowlers go over!
- India’s lower order (positions 8 to 11) scored just 9 runs combined in the last Test 😖
- England’s unchanged XI marks the first time since 2017 they’ve kept the same team across first two Tests at home.
💬 Fan Zone – What People Are Saying
🎙️ Ravi Shastri (former India coach) didn’t hold back on Bumrah’s rest decision:
“This is the Test where India needed to counterpunch. Bumrah should have played. You want to win here, not wait for Lord’s!”
📱 Fan Reaction Highlights:
- @CricketLover_18: “Jaiswal is class! Bumrah or no Bumrah, this boy’s got fight! 🇮🇳”
- @AshishStats: “Karun Nair finally back! Hope he grabs this chance with both hands.”
🤔 Did You Know?
- Karun Nair’s last 50+ score in Tests was nearly 9 years ago… against England in Mohali!
- India has never won a Test match at Edgbaston!
- Akash Deep marking his run-up with tape before the toss raised eyebrows — a hint that he’d be playing!
❓ FAQs – Quick Questions Answered!
Q1: Why is Bumrah not playing this Test?
➡️ India is managing his workload. The team feels Lord’s will suit his bowling more.
Q2: Who replaced Bumrah in the XI?
➡️ Fast bowler Akash Deep stepped in.
Q3: Who’s captaining India?
➡️ Shubman Gill is leading the team in this series.
Q4: When is the next match?
➡️ The 3rd Test will begin at Lord’s on July 10, 2025.
📣 Conclusion – What’s Next?
India’s top order looks strong, but with England’s fast bowlers breathing fire and no Bumrah in the attack, Day 2 will be crucial. Can India post 350+? Will Siraj lead the bowling charge?
Tell us – Who do you think will win this Test? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇
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