IND vs ENG Test Stats & Records at JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi

Preview

In the third Test of the five-match series between India (IND) and England (ENG) at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, the hosts emerged victorious by a big margin of 434 runs. This victory handed India a crucial 2-1 lead in the series, setting the stage for an eagerly anticipated fourth match scheduled for Friday, February 23.

Rohit Sharma's responsible century, alongside a crucial partnership with Ravindra Jadeja, laid the foundation for India's success. Jadeja himself hammered a century followed by a five-wicket haul, earning him the well-deserved Player of the Match Award. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal's double hundred in the second innings played a pivotal role in India's record-breaking win, the largest margin of victory in terms of runs for the team. With Jasprit Bumrah likely to be rested due to workload management, Akash Deep could earn his maiden Test call-up. The experienced KL Rahul may also return to the team, depending on his fitness. 

For England, Ben Duckett's 153 was a lone bright spot. However, their middle-order remains a cause for concern. In the last match, they were bowled out for 224 and 319, with significant collapses in both innings. While their opening partnership has averaged a healthy 52.16 over six innings, the middle order has only managed 451 runs in 18 innings with an average of 25.05, indicating a worrying inconsistency.

Senior players like Joe Root and Ben Stokes will need to play responsibly to guide the team to victory and level the series. James Anderson might miss the next match, but could hand a chance to Shoaib Bashir or Ollie Robinson to step in and Impress. The fourth Test at JSCA International Stadium Complex will mark the first Test encounter between India and England in Ranchi. 

Head-to-Head Test Record:   

India and England have played 133 Test matches against each other. India have won 33, England have won 51, and 50 matches have been drawn. In India, they have played 67 Tests. India have won 24, England have won 15, and 28 matches have been drawn. 
 

Pitch Report:  

The fourth Test between India and England kicks off in Ranchi on February 23rd. The ongoing five-match series sees India hold a commanding 2-1 lead. The pitch in Ranchi is known to be a batting-friendly surface, similar to many Indian pitches, it also tends to offer assistance to spinners and pacers later in the game.

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Test records and stats in JSCA Ranchi Stadium   

In the two Test matches played at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, pacers have taken 15 wickets at an average of 2.61. Spinners, on the other hand, have claimed 12 wickets with an economy of 2.82. Notably, the team batting first has won one game, while the other has ended in a draw. Interestingly, the average score for teams batting first on this ground is 474. 

X-factors for IND vs ENG, 4th Test 2024:  

England  

England opener Ben Duckett has been in good form with the bat, scoring 288 runs at an average of 48.00 and a strike rate of 95.68. He has played a key role in England's batting order during the ongoing series against India. Ollie Pope also played a pivotal role in England's opening Test victory, scoring 196 runs in the second innings. His contribution was crucial to their success. Experienced players like Ben Stokes and Joe Root will need to play sensibly to help England win the upcoming match and level the series.

Top Players Battles to Watch Out For:   

Ben Duckett vs Ravichandran Ashwin 

Opener Ben Duckett has struggled against off-spinner Ashwin. In eight innings, he has managed only 65 runs in 110 balls faced, at an average of 13.00. Notably, Ashwin has dismissed him five times. Similarly, skipper Ben Stokes has also had difficulties against Ashwin. In 27 innings, he has been dismissed by Ashwin 12 times. 

Shubman Gill vs Tom Hartley 

Shubman Gill has struggled against left-arm spinners in Tests. In 22 innings, he has been dismissed nine times for 247 runs, averaging 27.44. He has faced 537 balls, with 388 dots, highlighting his difficulty scoring freely. Notably, Tom Hartley has dismissed him twice in five innings, facing 139 balls and playing 94 dots. This might tempt Ben Stokes to introduce Hartley or other left-arm spinners to target Gill. 

IND vs ENG, 4th Test Probable Playing XIs:   

India: 

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar/KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Mohammed Siraj 

England:   

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson/Shoaib Bashir.