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The second T20I of the three-match series between England and India is scheduled for July 9. With the Men in Blue registering a dominating win in the series opener on Thursday, they would want to replicate a similar result in the second match and wrap up the series with a game to go. However, the home team won't be an easy opponent and would be determined to make a comeback and level the series in Birmingham.

Prior to their encounter at Edgbaston, here is what the statistics show and predict regarding the crucial passages of play in this match as well as the eventual result.

1. Toss Prediction

India had a better toss record in the recent T20I fixtures before the series opener and ended up winning the toss in the first game as well. So based on these numbers, predicting India to win the toss again at Edgbaston.

2. Win Possibility

With the senior players coming back to the team for the remainder of the series, the Indian team looks far more strong and more experienced. With the youngsters already helping India to a winning start, the senior players will certainly look to carry forward with the same momentum. Predicting India to win this match.

3. Team of the Day

The Team of the Day is India. The Men in Blue also bettered their head-to-head record against England with a win in the first T20I. Now in 20 matches, India have 11 wins with England emerging as winners in the other 9 games.

4. Powerplay Score

India scored 66 in the powerplay in the first T20I. Meanwhile, England scored 32 in the first six overs. However, things will balance out as the tournament progresses especially with great stroke makers in the England top order. Taking that into consideration, predicting both India and England to score more than 45 runs in the powerplay.

5. Average Score

169.6 is the average first innings score in the last 5 completed T20Is at this venue. Hence this is a clear indication that this could be a high-scoring match.

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