India vs England 4th Test 2021 Preview: Likely Playing XIs, Key Battles, Head to Head and Other Things You Need to Know About IND vs ENG Cricket Match in Ahmedabad
The penultimate Test lasted just under two days and England batsmen found it extremely difficult to handle the Indian spinners. The pitch at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, which assisted spinners, was criticised for its nature. Interestingly, the pitch for the fourth Test is expected to behave similarly.
It is time for fourth and final Test between India and England. The four-match series is currently at 2-1 in favour of India. The home side will be looking to make it 3-1 and not only clinch the series but book a place in the final of ICC World Test Championship 2021 against New Zealand at Lordâs Cricket Ground. After losing the series opener, the home side bounced back to win the second and third Test in style. Ravi Ashwin Nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month for February 2021 Alongside Joe Root and Kyle Mayers.
The penultimate Test lasted just under two days and England batsmen found it extremely difficult to handle the Indian spinners. The pitch at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, which assisted spinners, was criticised for its nature. Interestingly, the pitch for the fourth Test is expected to behave similarly.
IND vs ENG Tests Head-to-Head
India and England have faced each other 125 times in Tests. England leads the head-to-head record with 48 wins while India have won 28 of those matches. These two teams have played 63 matches in India with the hosts having won 21 while 14 have gone Englandâs way. IND vs ENG 4th Test Dream11 Team Selection: Recommended Players As Captain and Vice-Captain, Probable Line-Up To Pick Your Fantasy XI.
IND vs ENG 4th Test 2021 Key Players
Opening batsman Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin will be the key players for India while for England skipper Joe Root and spinner Jack Leach will hold the key to success.
IND vs ENG 4th Test 2021 Mini Battles
Jack Leach vs Virat Kohli could be one of the fascinating key battles to watch out for during the course of the match. Another battle that could have our attention is Ben Stokes vs Ravi Ashwin.
IND vs ENG 4th Test 2021 Venue
The fourth Test between India and England will be played at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) has allowed a 50 per cent crowd for the match.
IND vs ENG 4th Test 2021 Match Timings
The fourth game of the series between India and England is scheduled to start at 09:30 am IST (Indian Standard Time).
IND vs ENG 4th Test 2021 Live Telecast and Live Streaming Online
Star Sports Network holds the official broadcast rights of the England tour of India 2021. Its OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar will provide the live online streaming of India vs England on its website and mobile app. Users will have to pay a nominal fee to subscribe to the services. Live telecast of Ind vs Eng will be available on Star Sports channels.
IND vs ENG 4th Test 2021 Likely Playing XIs
India Likely Playing 11: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav.
England Likely Playing 11: Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Ben Foakes (wk), Dom Bess, Jack Leach, Jofra Archer, James AndersonÂ
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