The 'fortress of team England,' Edgbaston Stadium, is all set to host the second of five Test match series from today (July 2). The weather in England is highly unpredictable; cloudy skies or the threat of rain are always there.

In a five-day match, weather can play a big role. Along with the weather, the surface of Birmingham can also be tricky for both teams. Day by day, the condition of the pitch can be influenced by the weather. According to the previous stats, the team bowling first had more success at Edgbaston, winning 23 out of 56 tests. Some reports suggested that a fair amount of grass can be seen on the surface. If the reports are to be believed, then the Pacers can get some extra assists from the wicket.

According to the weather reports by AccuWeather, Day 1 of the second test has a high chance of rain. So, a wicket with grass and an overcast condition can work for the bowl-first team. Day 2 and Day 3, when the pitch can get flat, will be helpful for batters, and on these days, chances of rain are much lower than on Day 1. As of now, there are no chances of rain on Day 3.

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Last couple of days can be crucial for both ends

Clouds can return from Day 4 and Day 5. On the remaining couple of days, when spinners can get an opportunity to shine, the chance of clouds covering the Birmingham sky is 98 percent on Day 4 and 78 percent on the last day of the game. It can be a very interesting situation. Due to repeated chances of rain, the viewers can witness multiple pauses, and the match can lose its continuous motion.

England will step into the field after winning the first Test in Headingley, Leeds. India will look to make a bounce back and level the series. But they may have to battle with the weather conditions along with the opponent side.