ENG vs IND Match Prediction, 2nd T20I – Who will win today’s match between England and India?

A spirited India will be facing England in the second T20I at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Saturday, July 9. India will be pumped up heading into this contest, having registered an emphatic 50-run victory in the opening game courtesy of brilliant all-round efforts from Hardik Pandya, who first scored an impactful half-century and followed it up with a match-winning four-wicket haul.

England, on the other hand, have a lot of work to do, especially in their batting which was a total failure in the series opener, with skipper Jos Buttler and power-hitter Liam Livingstone failing to trouble the scorers and the explosive batter Dawid Malan’s inability to convert his good start into a good knock.

As far as things in the Indian camp are concerned, it remains to be seen whether there will be any changes in the contest with a few key players including the likes of Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant available. The trio was rested as they were a part of the rescheduled fifth Test match that had concluded just two days before the first T20I.

ENG vs IND Match Details:

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

Date & Time: July 9, 2022, at 7:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

ENG vs IND Pitch Report:

The rescheduled fifth Test match witnessed a run-fest that saw England chased down a stiff target of 378. Things will not be any different in the second T20I either with a perfect batting paradise on offer that will see runs being scored with ease. The captain winning the toss will look to bowl first.

ENG vs IND Probable Playing XIs

England:

Jos Buttler (c & wk), Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, David Willey, Reece Topley, Tymal Mills, Matthew Parkinson

India:

Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik/Rishabh Pant (wk), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah

ENG vs IND Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match

Hardik Pandya:

Hardik Pandya was India’s savior with the bat in the first game in Southampton, scoring a blistering 51 runs from 33 deliveries that helped the Men in Blue post a match-winning total of 198/8. Hardik seems to be clicking just at the right time with the T20 World Cup a few months away.

Probable best bowler of the match

Harshal Patel:

Harshal Patel was impressive in the last game as he succeeded bowling an economical spell that blew away England’s chances completely. The death-over specialist finished with figures of 1/24 from his four overs at an economy of 8.

Today’s Match Prediction: India to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.