IND vs ENG Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – England Tour of India, 4th Test

Match Details:

The fourth Test of the four-match Test series between India and England will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 4th March, Thursday.

This match will start at 09:30 AM IST. It will be live on Star Sports Network and can be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar in multiple languages.

Preview:

Having started the series on a poor note, India have taken very less time to find their rhythm back. They won the second Test in Chennai comfortably, while the very first match at the Narendra Modi stadium saw the Indian spinners at their very best. With the pitch unlikely to change one bit, they are likely to fox the English batsmen once again.

The Three Lions will have been much better in their application if they want to pose a threat at the very least. Their batting unit have been completely bamboozled by Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel. While their hopes of making it to the final of ICC World Test Championship is all but over, they will try to level the series.

IND vs ENG Weather Report for 4th Test:

It will very hot in Ahmedabad over the next 5 days, with the temperature reaching as high as 37 °C during day time. Rain is not on the cards for all 5 days of the Test match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch will be similar to the third Test, meaning that spinners will once again rule the roost. Batsmen will have a tough time deciphering which ball will spin and which one will go straight.

Average first innings score:

373 (Considering last three matches played at this venue)

Injury and Availability News:

For India: Jasprit Bumrah made himself unavailable due to some personal reasons. He will reportedly enter the wedlock.

For England: Chris Woakes has already returned to England.

IND vs ENG Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

India

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar/Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav/Mohammed Siraj.

Bench:

Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Wriddhiman Saha, Kuldeep Yadav/Washington Sundar, Umesh Yadav/Mohammed Siraj.

England

Dominic Sibley, Zak Crawley, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Ben Foakes (wk), Jofra Archer, Jack Leach, Dom Bess, James Anderson.

Bench:

Daniel Lawrence, Stuart Broad, Olly Stone, Mark Wood, Rory Burns.

IND vs ENG Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Rohit Sharma has undoubtedly the best batsman from the Indian team in this series. He has scored 296 runs, with his average being almost 60.

Ravichandran Ashwin is making milestones in seemingly every game. He has picked up 24 wickets, which includes 2 5-wicket hauls.

Joe Root has, quite unexpectedly so, done an all-round job for England. He has picked up 6 wickets and has also scored 333 runs.

Dominic Bess is likely to be back in the English lineup. He bowled well in the first game in Chennai, where he picked up 5 wickets and also scored 59 runs.

Dominic Sibley can be a good budget pick from the batsmen. He has scored 129 runs, which he amassed at an average of over 20.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin

Vice-Captain Options – Jack Leach, Rohit Sharma

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for IND vs ENG 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Rishabh Pant

Batters – Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Dominic Sibley, Zak Crawley, Joe Root

All-Rounders – Axar Patel (C), Ravichandran Ashwin

Bowlers – Umesh Yadav, Dom Bess, Jack Leach (VC)

12th Man – Jonny Bairstow

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for IND vs ENG 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ben Foakes

Batters – Rohit Sharma (VC), Virat Kohli, Zak Crawley, Ajinkya Rahane, Joe Root

All-Rounders – Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin (C)

Bowlers – Jack Leach, Umesh Yadav, Dom Bess

Expert Advice: 

In Jasprit Bumrah’s absence, Umesh Yadav is likely to feature in this game. He can be a good budget pick, as he has picked up 148 wickets in his 48 Test matches, which includes five 4-wicket hauls and three 5-wicket hauls.

Today’s IND vs ENG Probable Winners:

India are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.