📍 Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
🗓️ Start Date: July 2, 2025
🕘 Start Time: 3:30 PM IST | 10:00 AM Local
Day 5 – Tough to Bat
- Condition: Dry, dusty, worn-out surface
- Batting: Very challenging – cracks, turn, low bounce
- Bowling: Spinners dominate; reverse swing key for pacers
- Advantage: Bowling side (if pitch isn’t rain-affected)
Typical Team Score on Day 5 at Edgbaston
Teams rarely score 300+ on Day 5 unless pitch holds exceptionally well or rain has preserved it.
In 4th innings chases, teams often collapse under pressure, especially if chasing 250+.
India’s spinners and England’s reverse swing could both exploit the conditions.
📊 Winning Chance
| Team | Winning Chance | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 England | 5% | If India can make a lead over 400 nothing will be in favour for ENG |
| 🇮🇳 India | 80% | World-class spin attack and pace unit; risk lies in batting against Duke ball early |
| 🤝 Draw | 15% | Only if weather or pitch stays flat (less likely at Edgbaston in 5 days) |
Rain can affect the game, and all forecasts still indicate a strong advantage for the Indian side.