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England vs India
Fantasy Teams Prediction
🏏 Match Details:
Match: England vs IndiaTime: 02 July, 3:30 PM (IST) ⏰
Series: India tour of England, 2025 🏆
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham🏟️
📌 Match Info:
- India lock horns with England in the second Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, starting on Wednesday, July 2. While Shubman Gill and Co. would want to exact revenge after failing to defend a 371-run target in the first Test, Ben Stokes' men would be looking to double their lead in the five-match series.
- In the first Test, India's fielding was abysmal as Yashasvi Jaiswal alone dropped four catches. The batting department looked in good touch, especially the likes of captain Shubman, KL Rahul, Yashasvi, and Rishabh Pant, who scored centuries in both innings. However, Sai Sudharsan's Test debut and Karun Nair's international comeback didn't go the way the two batters would have envisioned.
- Another problem was India's lower-order batting. The all-rounders and the tailenders failed to show resistance with the bat. On the other hand, the Indian bowlers had to toil hard to dismiss England's lower order.
📡 Live Streaming:
🎥 The match will be live telecast on Sony Sports 📲🌤️ Weather & Pitch Report:
🌤️ Weather Report:
- The weather during the match time in Birmingham, US will be Cloudy. The temperature is expected to be around 21°C on the match day with 97% humidity and 12.3 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are few chances of precipitation during the game.
🏟️ Pitch Analysis:
- The pitch at Edgbaston Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly surface, but it also gives the bowlers plenty to work with. Its surface generally offers pace and consistent bounce which makes it excellent for stroke play and gives batsmen a chance to showcase their batting skills.
🚨 Team News:
🔵 England:
- England will be confident about their chances as each of their top five batters scored at least one half-century in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds. Wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith also played well in both innings. There were a lot of doubts raised about England's inexperienced bowling attack, but the likes of Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue did reasonably well.
🔴 India:
- In the first Test, India's fielding was abysmal as Yashasvi Jaiswal alone dropped four catches. The batting department looked in good touch, especially the likes of captain Shubman, KL Rahul, Yashasvi, and Rishabh Pant, who scored centuries in both innings. However, Sai Sudharsan's Test debut and Karun Nair's international comeback didn't go the way the two batters would have envisioned.
- Another problem was India's lower-order batting. The all-rounders and the tailenders failed to show resistance with the bat. On the other hand, the Indian bowlers had to toil hard to dismiss England's lower order.
🏅 Winning Chances:
England looks in good form in recent matches. They are the favorites to win the match.
🌟 Team Combo:
🔵 England (ENG)
🔝 Opening Batters
Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett will open the innings. Both are very talented players and have played many attacking innings.
🔥 Duckett is in top fantasy form this series, smashing a brilliant century in the 2nd innings.
🔥 One-Down Batter
Ollie Pope will bat at No. 3. He will be the backbone of the batting department. If early wickets fall, he has the ability to settle the innings.
⚡ Middle-Order Batters
Joe Root and Harry Brook will strengthen the middle order for England.
💪 Root brings experience and class, anchoring the innings in tough situations.
💪 Brook adds aggression and flexibility to the middle overs.
👑 Captain
Ben Stokes will lead the England team. He is also a quality all-rounder and a proven match-winner with both bat and ball.
🧤 Wicketkeeper
Jamie Smith will don the gloves behind the stumps. He is a reliable wicketkeeper and can score handy runs down the order.
🔄 Spin Bowlers
Joe Root and Shoaib Bashir will handle spin bowling duties.
🎯 Root is a part-time spinner who can provide crucial breakthroughs.
🎯 Bashir adds variety with his turn and bounce.
🔥 Pace Bowlers
Josh Tongue and Brydon Carse will lead the pace attack.
🚀 Tongue offers bounce and accuracy to trouble the batters.
🚀 Carse brings raw pace and movement with the new ball.
🔵 India (IND)
🔝 Opening Batters
Lokesh Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal will open the innings. Both are highly talented players capable of giving an aggressive start.
🔥 One-Down Batter
Sai Sudharsan will bat at No. 3. He will be the backbone of the batting lineup. If early wickets fall, he has the ability to stabilize the innings.
⚡ Middle-Order Batters
Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant will strengthen the middle order for India.
💪 Gill provides class and control, anchoring the innings when required.
💪 Pant brings flair and acceleration, rotating strike and attacking when needed.
👑 Captain
Shubman Gill will lead the Indian team. He is also a reliable batter and a key figure in the batting unit.
🧤 Wicketkeeper
Rishabh Pant will take up wicketkeeping duties. He was the top fantasy points scorer in the previous match and adds value with the bat as well.
🔄 Spin Bowler
Ravindra Jadeja will handle the spin bowling responsibilities.
🎯 Jadeja brings accuracy, experience, and can break partnerships at crucial moments.
🔥 Pace Bowlers
Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj will lead India’s pace attack.
🚀 Krishna uses bounce and control to trouble batters.
🚀 Siraj brings swing and aggression with the new ball, making early breakthroughs possible.
⚡ Key Players to Watch:
🔴 England (ENG):
🔥 Jofra Archer
📊 Recent Bowling: [2W, 3W, 1W, 1W, 2W]
A lethal fast bowler with consistent wicket-taking form. A top pick in fantasy for both early breakthroughs and death-over impact.
💥 Joe Root
📊 Recent Scores: [[53*, 28], 44, 57, 37, 120]
A dependable top-order batter. His blend of consistency and big knocks makes him a core fantasy asset.
👑 Ben Stokes
📊 Recent All-Round: [[33, 1W, 20, 4W], [0W, 80], [47, 11], 108]
A premium all-rounder and a match-winner. His ability to deliver with both bat and ball makes him a must-have in all formats.
⚡ Ben Duckett
📊 Recent Scores: [[149, 62], 30, 58, 60, 24]
In sublime form with the bat. His 149-run knock stands out—he’s among the most picked batters in current fantasy contests.
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🟢 India (IND):
🧢 Ravindra Jadeja
📊 Recent All-Round: [[25*, 1W, 11], 1W, 2W, (16, 1W), 1W]
India’s spin all-rounder. Consistently picks wickets and scores valuable runs. A fantasy favorite, especially on turning tracks.
🔥 Yashasvi Jaiswal
📊 Recent Scores: [[4, 101], 15, [22, 10], [84, 82]]
An explosive opener in top touch. His twin fifties and recent hundred make him a strong fantasy captain option.
💥 Shubman Gill
📊 Recent Scores: [[8, 147], 31, 8, 2, 46]
Stylish top-order batter. Capable of playing long innings, and his 147 proves what he’s capable of.
⚡ Lokesh Rahul
📊 Recent Scores: [[137, 42], 34*, 42*, 23, DNB]
A consistent middle-order contributor. His ability to play under pressure and finish games makes him fantasy-reliable.
👑 Rishabh Pant
📊 Recent Scores: [[118, 134], [61, 40], [30, 28], [28, 21]]
Back in supreme form. A dynamic wicketkeeper-batter with massive fantasy upside due to his aggressive batting style.
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🎯 C/VC Fantasy Picks:
👑 Lokesh Rahul
📊 Fantasy Points: 319 | 💸 Credit: 8
A consistent run-getter in the middle order. Reliable in all formats, especially when India bats first. Safest Captain pick across leagues.
💎 Ben Duckett
📊 Fantasy Points: 369 | 💸 Credit: 8.5
In red-hot form with the bat. Offers explosive starts and big scores. A dependable VC choice with solid upside in Small & Grand Leagues.
🔥 Shubman Gill
📊 Fantasy Points: 273 | 💸 Credit: 8.5
Technically strong top-order batter. Capable of playing long innings and anchoring the side. Ideal for Vice-Captain in balanced conditions.
🌟 Ben Stokes
📊 Fantasy Points: 201 | 💸 Credit: 8.5
A genuine all-rounder with the ability to shift momentum. Performs under pressure — strong C/VC candidate in GLs.
⚡ Yashasvi Jaiswal
📊 Fantasy Points: 199 | 💸 Credit: 8.5
An aggressive opener with high strike rate potential. Best picked as VC in batting-friendly conditions. High ceiling pick.
🧠 Joe Root
📊 Fantasy Points: 145 | 💸 Credit: 9
Classic accumulator and calm presence at the crease. Safe Vice-Captain pick for users focusing on consistency and anchor innings.
🤼 Squads:
✨ England Women (ENG-W) Squad:
Sophia Dunkley, Natalie Sciver(C), Amy Jones(WK), Tammy Beaumont, Danielle Wyatt, Sophie Ecclestone, Emily Arlott, Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell, Issy Wong, Alice Capsey, Lauren Filer, Linsey Smith, Paige Scholfield✨ India Women (IND-W) Squad:
Deepti Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur(C), Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Radha Yadav, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh(WK), Yastika Bhatia(WK), Shafali Verma, Sneh Rana, Amanjot Kaur, Arundathi Reddy, Sayali Satghare, NR-Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud⚡ Final Check Reminder:
Don’t forget to review the Final Team section in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make any necessary adjustments based on toss results and player availability!
🎯 Expected Overs Distribution
🏏 PBKS: 157/7 (16 overs)
🏏 MI: 139/8 (16 overs)
✅ Result: Punjab Kings won by 18 runs
4️⃣ Punjab Kings (PBKS) 🆚 Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
🏏 PBKS: 139/9 (20 overs)
🏏 CSK: 167/9 (20 overs)
✅ Result: Chennai Super Kings won by 28 runs
5️⃣ Punjab Kings (PBKS) 🆚 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
📅 Date: May 9, 2024
🏏 PBKS: 181/10 (17 overs)
🏏 RCB: 241/7 (20 overs)
✅ Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 60 runs
Note: These statistics are based on available match data from the 2024 and 2025 IPL seasons.
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🌟 PBKS Player Matchups Breakdown
🧢 Prabhsimran Singh: VS💣 Axar Patel: 24 R, 26 B, 1 W
🔁 V Nigam: —
💥 D Chameera: 23 R, 9 B, 0 W
💣 Kuldeep Yadav: 44 R, 29 B, 1 W
🔁 M Starc: —
💥 Mohit Sharma: 16 R, 10 B, 1 W
💣 T Natarajan: 21 R, 17 B, 1 W
💥 Mukesh Kumar: 0 R, 3 B, 1 W
🔥 Players' Recent Form & H2H
🔴 PBKS Players @ Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala & H2H Stats against DC
🧢 Prabhsimran Singh (RHB):⚡ H2H: 4 I, 163 R, 40.8 A, 139.3 SR
🔥 VENUE: 5 I, 151 R, 30.2 A, 157.3 SR
💣 1st Innings: 32 I, 982 R, 31.7 A, 150.4 SR
⚡ 2nd Innings: 32 I, 723 R, 24.9 A, 144.6 SR
💥 SMT 2024: 6 M, 6 I, 207 R, 34.50 A, 165.60 SR
🔥 T20I:
💣 T20D: 99 M, 98 I, 2810 R, 32.29 A, 149.07 SR
⚡ Last Season: 14 M, 14 I, 334 R, 23.85 A, 156.80 SR
🔥 This Season: 11 M, 11 I, 437 R, 39.72 A, 170.03 SR
💥 RM: 5, 69, 17, 0, 42, 30, 13, 33, 83, 54, 91
🧢 Josh Inglis (RHB):
⚡ H2H:
🔥 VENUE: 1 I, 30 R, 30.0 A, 214.3 SR
💣 1st Innings: 55 I, 1340 R, 27.3 A, 143.6 SR
⚡ 2nd Innings: 46 I, 1239 R, 35.4 A, 150.4 SR
🔥 T20I: 29 M, 28 I, 706 R, 30.69 A, 156.88 SR
💣 T20D: 145 M, 137 I, 3462 R, 30.10 A, 147.82 SR
⚡ This Season: 6 M, 6 I, 92 R, 23.0 A, 139.39 SR
🔥 RM: 2, 14, 29, 11, 6, 30
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🟣 DC Players @ Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala & H2H Stats against PBKS
🧢 Tristan Stubbs (RHB)⚡ H2H: 1 I, 5 R, 5.0 A, 62.5 SR
🔥 VENUE: -
💣 1st Innings: 33 I, 769 R, 40.5 A, 148.5 SR + 2 I, 2 O, 1 W
⚡ 2nd Innings: 28 I, 659 R, 31.4 A, 153.6 SR
🔥 T20I: 35 M, 29 I, 670 R, 29.13 A, 134.80 SR
💣 T20D: 133 M, 120 I, 2829 R, 32.51 A, 146.05 SR
⚡ Last Season: 14 M, 13 I, 378 R, 54.0 A, 190.90 SR
💥 In This Season: 11 M, 10 I, 259 R, 51.80 A, 151.46 SR + 2 I, 2 O, 0 W
💥 RM: 34+28/0(1), 21, 24, 38, 1, 34+12/0(1), 31, DNB, 34, 1, 41
🧢 Mukesh Kumar (RAM)
⚡ H2H: 2 I, 5 O, 2 W
🔥 VENUE: 1 I, 4 O, 1 W
💣 1st Innings: 20 I, 64 O, 21 W
⚡ 2nd Innings: 16 I, 57 O, 18 W
🔥 T20I: 17 M, 17 I, 54 O, 20 W
⚡ T20D: 75 M, 75 I, 251 O, 80 W
💥 In This Season: 10 M, 10 I, 31.3 O, 9 W
💥 RM: 22/1(2), 17/0(2), 36/1(4), 26/1(3), 38/1(4), 31/0(3), 40/1(4), 33/4(4), 51/0(3.3), 17/0(2)
Watch the Final Team Section for Our Grand League & Small League Final Team
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Toss: England opt to bowl
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This team may change after the toss if any player is absent. Stay tuned and recheck the final lineup in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make necessary adjustments!
🎯 Smart Strategies for Fantasy Success
1️⃣ Small League to GL Masterplan
- Pick an after-toss small league final team and rotate C/VC Options or Pick your own Risky C/VC.
- Add 1-2 punt player — someone unexpected who might outperform.
2️⃣ Mega Grand League Combinations
- Create one-sided winning teams for both sides based on toss and pitch insights.
🔄 Important Adjustments
- Make changes if any player is absent after the toss.
- GL Team Guide images are for reference only — tweak your team as needed.
- High-Risk Alert: Grand League teams can be risky. Play at your own discretion.
- Final Team Update: Check back in the last 15 minutes before the match starts for final adjustments.
- Experiment with alternate combos — swap 1-2 players using this guide for better odds.
🔥 Top Tips for Team Building
✅ Check player form — in-form players score more.
✅ Analyze pitch & weather — conditions influence performance.
✅ Follow team updates — last-minute changes matter.
✅ Study head-to-head records — track rival performances.
✅ Spot key players — captains, finishers, and strike bowlers.
✅ C/VC Selection is Crucial — double points can turn the tables.
✅ Balance is key — combine batsmen, bowlers, all-rounders, and keepers.
✅ Confirm player availability — avoid picking absent players.
✅ Research stats & expert opinions — data fuels winning strategies.
🎉 Good Luck, Fantasy Champs! 🥳
⚠️ Disclaimer
- Fantasy Cricket blends skill and luck — we cover the skill, luck is up to you!
- Expected Playing XI is based on expert knowledge — adapt after the toss.
- No strategy is foolproof — monitor the match and tweak your team live.
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🔄 Team Update Reminder:
This team may change after the toss if any player is absent. Stay tuned and recheck the final lineup in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make necessary adjustments!
💪 About the Prime Team
The "Prime Team" is a carefully curated fantasy squad designed to give you an edge over the competition. It’s built on a foundation of data-driven insights and expert analysis, aiming to maximize your points haul in every match.
🧠 What Makes a Prime Team?
✅ Current Form — Players in top form are more likely to deliver consistent performances.
✅ Performance Stats — Deep analysis of batting averages, bowling economy, strike rates, and fantasy points per match.
✅ Match Conditions — Pitch behavior, weather reports, and venue stats are crucial for predicting player performance.
✅ Head-to-Head Records — Track how players perform against specific teams or bowlers.
✅ Player Roles — Identifying key roles like finishers, powerplay strikers, death-over specialists, and all-rounders.
✅ Toss Impact — First innings vs. chasing team behavior affects player output.
✅ Recent Team Strategies — Analyzing batting order changes, bowling rotation, and captaincy tactics.
✅ Injury & Replacement Updates — Stay ahead with real-time info on player fitness and last-minute swaps.
✅ Punt Players — A high-risk, high-reward pick that can turn the tide in Grand Leagues.
✅ C/VC Picks — Choosing a captain and vice-captain strategically for double and 1.5x points boosts.
🎯 Prime Team Goal:
- Maximize Fantasy Points — Every player is picked to balance consistency with explosiveness.
- Outsmart Opponents — A mix of safe performers and differential picks helps you gain an edge.
- Adaptability — It is Designed to be easily tweaked after the toss based on the final playing XI and pitch report.
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