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Edgbaston Weather Update: All eyes will be on Birmingham's Edgbaston, where weather conditions usually play a powerful role in shaping the outcome and it will play a crucial role for both India and England when they square off in the second Test on Wednesday.

After losing the opening Test at Headingley in Leeds by five wickets, India are 0-1 down in the five-match series.

Historically, the Edgbaston ground has favoured pacers, especially in the early stages of a Test. Despite having a brigade of pacers, India failed to stop England from chasing down a historic target in Leeds.

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But with Edgbaston favouring the fast bowler, India will hope the side pull out some miracle in Birmingham, where the visitors have not won a single Test match in 57 years. 

IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Edgbaston Pitch Report

The Edgbaston pitch has been known for providing early assistance to fast bowlers before gradually flattening out. Fans can expect to see seam movement and lively bounce on Days 1 and 2 of the match, especially under overcast conditions.

The traditional Dukes ball has always offered a lateral movement, challenging top-order batters while batting first.

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IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Birmingham Weather Report

Like always, Birmingham’s weather will keep both sides guessing. The weather on Day 1 is expected to be overcast with a thunderstorm and rain possibility. Days 2 and 3 will be better for cricketing conditions under English sunlight and a light breeze.

The rain will dominate the last two days of the Test with rain possibilities going over 60 per cent on Day 4 and going above 90 per cent on Day 5. The final day also looks damp with stop-start rain under grey skies.