Resolution criteria

Each prediction will resolve as follows:

• India win toss: Resolves 'Yes' if India wins the coin toss at the start of the match.

• England win toss: Resolves 'Yes' if England wins the coin toss.

• England bat first: Resolves 'Yes' if England bats first, regardless of who wins the toss.

• India bat first: Resolves 'Yes' if India bats first, regardless of who wins the toss.

• Winner by an innings: Resolves 'Yes' if either team wins by an innings margin.

• Draw: Resolves 'Yes' if the match ends in a draw.

• Tie: Resolves 'Yes' if the match ends in a tie.

• England Win: Resolves 'Yes' if England wins the match.

• India Win: Resolves 'Yes' if India wins the match.

• Bumrah Plays: Resolves 'Yes' if Jasprit Bumrah is included in India's playing XI.

• Gill 100: Resolves 'Yes' if Shubman Gill scores 100 or more runs in a single innings.

• Root 100: Resolves 'Yes' if Joe Root scores 100 or more runs in a single innings.

Official match records from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be used to determine outcomes.

Background

The second Test between England and India is scheduled from July 2 to July 6, 2025, at Edgbaston, Birmingham. (espn.co.uk) This match is part of the five-Test series in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle. (reuters.com)

England leads the series 1-0 after a five-wicket victory in the first Test at Headingley. (reuters.com) Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been added to England's squad for the second Test, marking his return to Test cricket after a prolonged injury absence. (reuters.com)

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has indicated that Jasprit Bumrah will play in only three of the five Tests to manage his workload, though specific matches have not been confirmed. (reuters.com)

Considerations

• Bumrah's Participation: Given the plan to rest Bumrah for two of the five Tests, his inclusion in the playing XI for the second Test remains uncertain.

• Player Form: Shubman Gill and Joe Root are key batsmen for their respective teams. Gill's performance will be under scrutiny as he steps into a leadership role following the retirements of senior players. (reuters.com)

• Match Outcomes: Test matches can end in a win, draw, or tie. A draw occurs when neither team can force a result within the allotted time, while a tie is extremely rare, occurring when both teams finish with the same total runs after all innings.

  Resolution criteria

  Each prediction will resolve as follows:

  • India win toss: Resolves 'Yes' if India wins the coin toss at the start of the match.

  • England win toss: Resolves 'Yes' if England wins the coin toss.

  • England bat first: Resolves 'Yes' if England bats first, regardless of who wins the toss.

  • India bat first: Resolves 'Yes' if India bats first, regardless of who wins the toss.

  • Winner by an innings: Resolves 'Yes' if either team wins by an innings margin.

  • Draw: Resolves 'Yes' if the match ends in a draw.

  • Tie: Resolves 'Yes' if the match ends in a tie.

  • England Win: Resolves 'Yes' if England wins the match.

  • India Win: Resolves 'Yes' if India wins the match.

  • Bumrah Plays: Resolves 'Yes' if Jasprit Bumrah is included in India's playing XI.

  • Gill 100: Resolves 'Yes' if Shubman Gill scores 100 or more runs in a single innings.

  • Root 100: Resolves 'Yes' if Joe Root scores 100 or more runs in a single innings.

  • Game finishes before day 5: Resolves 'Yes' if the match concludes before the start of the fifth scheduled day.

  Official match records from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be used to determine outcomes.

  Background

  The second Test between England and India is scheduled from July 2 to July 6, 2025, at Edgbaston, Birmingham. (wisden.com) This match is part of the five-Test series in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle. (reuters.com)

  England leads the series 1-0 after a five-wicket victory in the first Test at Headingley. (reuters.com) Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been added to England's squad for the second Test, marking his return to Test cricket after a prolonged injury absence. (reuters.com)

  India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has indicated that Jasprit Bumrah will play in only three of the five Tests to manage his workload, though specific matches have not been confirmed. (reuters.com)

  Considerations

  • Bumrah's Participation: Given the plan to rest Bumrah for two of the five Tests, his inclusion in the playing XI for the second Test remains uncertain. (reuters.com)

  • Player Form: Shubman Gill and Joe Root are key batsmen for their respective teams. Gill's performance will be under scrutiny as he steps into a leadership role following the retirements of senior players. (reuters.com)

  • Match Outcomes: Test matches can end in a win, draw, or tie. A draw occurs when neither team can force a result within the allotted time, while a tie is extremely rare, occurring when both teams finish with the same total runs after all innings.