IND vs ENG Match Preview

India comes into this competition following a remarkable victory over Australia in their last Super 8 match. The batsmen, guided by the outstanding Rohit Sharma, performed exceptionally to set a huge target for Australia, which they were unable to chase. The determination displayed by almost every Indian batter was truly commendable.

While there are concerns about Virat Kohli's form, we believe that his 0 off 5 balls was more valuable than Rishab Pant's 15 off 15 balls. Each batter seems to prioritize strike rate over preserving wickets, leading to more frequent failures.

Indian supporters will be hoping that India maintains their fearless approach in the upcoming semi-final match. Rohit Sharma and SKY will be crucial for India, but Virat Kohli, Rishab Pant, and Hardik Pandya are also capable of winning matches. Shivam Dube has a specific role to play, and with both Jadeja and Axar in the squad, India can afford to adopt an attacking strategy from the beginning.

Arshdeep Singh has been consistent with the ball and is the team's leading wicket-taker with 15 dismissals. Jasprit Bumrah will support him with the new ball. India is expected to persist with a three-pronged spin attack comprising Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel.

The presence of two top-class bowlers like Jaspreet Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav in the team is a luxury that no other side possesses. Rohit has shown great skill in managing his bowlers effectively, and we anticipate the same in this match. India's bowling unit is considered the best globally, which gives them a significant advantage against England.

Jos Buttler appears to be hitting top form at a crucial juncture. His unbeaten 83 in the previous game, along with his partnership with Phil Salt, could lay the foundation for a substantial total. Despite his memorable performance against India in the last semi-final, Buttler faces a tougher challenge on a spin-friendly pitch.

The middle order, comprising Harry Brook and Johnny Bairstow, has the potential to make a significant impact. Supported by Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, and potentially Sam Curran, all of whom have IPL experience, they are well-prepared to face India.

India, on the other hand, are well aware of England's strengths.

England's batting lineup has been reliant on the top order, raising questions about their response if they lose early wickets and fall behind.

The return of Jofra Archer has strengthened England's pace attack, with him being the team's joint-highest wicket-taker. He will be supported by Chris Jordan and Sam Curran in the pace department, while Adil Rashid and Liam Livingstone will lead the spin attack.

 

Weather Report

The weather is likely to remain overcast and there are likely to be some interruptions due to rain. 

Pitch Report

The Providence Stadium isn’t the easiest venue for the batsmen and we can expect a good contest between the bat and the ball. The bounce here is variable and the batsmen will need to watch the ball right till the end. The surface is also a bit slow, helping the spinners. Anything over 160 could be challenging to chase.

Notable stats

Battle of the Six Hitters

Rohit Sharma has 13 sixes in just six matches while Jos Buttler and Phil Salt have 10 sixes each in the seven matches that they have played. Look for plenty of hits over the boundary in this match.

Team News

There are no updates regarding injuries from either side. 

 

IND vs ENG Probable 11

IND Playing 11

  • Rohit Sharma (C)
  • Virat Kohli
  • Rishabh Pant (Wk)
  • Suryakumar Yadav
  • Hardik Pandya
  • Shivam Dube
  • Ravindra Jadeja
  • Axar Patel
  • Kuldeep Yadav
  • Jasprit Bumrah
  • Arshdeep Singh

ENG Playing 11

  • Jos Buttler (C)
  • Phil Salt
  • Harry Brook
  • Johnny Bairstow
  • Moeen Ali
  • Liam Livingstone
  • Sam Curran
  • Jofra Archer
  • Reece Topley
  • Adil Rashid
  • Chris Jordan
This is not the official playing 11 for the match. This is a prediction of the expected playing 11 for each team based on the writers analysis.

Dream11 Prediction

We are backing India to win this match. The team has been clinical in its performance on this tour and has hardly faltered. Most of the players are in good form and the team looks perfectly balanced at the moment. England is likely to struggle against such a well-oiled machine. 

 

Top Picks

Hardik Pandya: An excellent all-rounder, Pandya has scored 116 runs at a strike rate of 145.00 and has also picked up 8 wickets.

Jasprit Bumrah: Bumrah has picked up 11 wickets at an average of 8.54.

Jos Buttler: Jos Buttler has scored 191 runs at a strike rate of 159.16. 

 

IND vs ENG Dream11 Team 1

Keeper: J Buttler (VC), R Pant, P Salt

Batters: R Sharma, S Yadav

All-rounders: H Pandya (C), M Ali, A Rashid

Bowlers: J Bumrah, J Archer, A Singh

IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction - OCB Team Prediction