IND vs ENG Match Preview
Despite the absence of key players such as Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, India's batting line-up has displayed an exceptional performance. Yashasvi Jaiswal has emerged as the top run-scorer of the series, accumulating 655 runs in 8 innings, and will once again play a crucial role for India.
While Rohit Sharma's form has been inconsistent, Shubman Gill has proven to be reliable in the number-3 position. The inclusion of debutants Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan has added depth to the batting line-up. However, with the expected return of Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep may be omitted from the team despite his impressive performance in Ranchi.
In terms of spin bowling, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja are likely to retain their places, ensuring the spin department remains strong.
Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett have shown promise with a couple of good starts, but they have struggled to maintain consistency. Similarly, Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, and Johnny Bairstow have failed to pace their gameplay effectively, resulting in the team paying a heavy price for their shortcomings.
On a positive note, Joe Root managed to score a century in the previous match, his first against India since 2022. He will be crucial in stabilizing the middle order, much like he did in Ranchi. The spinners have outperformed the fast bowlers during this tour.
Tom Harley leads the wicket-taking charts with 20 wickets, receiving valuable support from Shoaib Bashir. In contrast, James Anderson has struggled, only managing to pick up 8 wickets in 6 innings.
Weather Report
The weather in Dharamshala is expected to be chilly with a maximum temperature of 15 degrees.
The skies will be overcast with some drizzling through the weekend.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Dharamshala is well-balanced and we can expect an even contest between the bat and the ball. The new ball does move around a bit and with the weather expected to remain overcast, the seamers will be able to swing the ball. The surface will be good to bat on during the 2nd and 3rd days, with the spinners coming into action on the last couple of days.
Notable stats
Anderson: Conditions May Suit Him
James Anderson has picked up 698 wickets in his Test career. With 2 more wickets, he will become the 3rd bowler ever, and the first seamer to cross the 700-wicket mark.
Team News
KL Rahul is unavailable for selection in this match.
IND vs ENG Probable 11
IND Playing 11
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shubman Gill
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Rajat Patidar
- Dhruv Jurel (Wk)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
ENG Playing 11
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Joe Root
- Johnny Bairstow
- Ben Stokes (C)
- Ben Foakes (Wk)
- James Anderson
- Ollie Pope
- Tom Hartley
- Shoaib Bashir
- Ollie Robinson
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing India to win this match. The team has been clinical in its performance over the last month and has won the last 3 matches with relative ease. India has dominated England in all aspects of the game and we expect them to continue playing well.
Top Picks
Shubman Gill: Gill has scored 342 runs so far, making him the second-highest run-scorer of the series. He has an average of 48.85 and his knocks include 2 half-centuries and a century.
Ravindra Jadeja: One of the top all-rounders in the game, Jadeja has picked up 17 wickets in this series and has also scored 217 runs.
Tom Hartley: Tom Hartley is the leading wicket-taker of the series with 20 wickets. He has a bowling average of 33.45.
IND vs ENG Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: D Jurel
Batters: Y Jaiswal (C), Z Crawley, S Gill, S Khan
All-rounders: R Jadeja (VC), R Ashwin, J Root
Bowlers: J Bumrah, J Anderson, T Hartley
