The cricketing world is buzzing with excitement as the highly-awaited first Test between India and England is set to commence on January 25 at the iconic Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
As the two cricketing powerhouses get ready to go head to head, the historical statistics add an extra layer of anticipation to the upcoming clash. In the 131 Tests that have seen these teams compete, England holds a slight edge with 50 victories, while India follows with 31 wins. The remaining 50 encounters have ended in a draw, underlining the closely fought nature of their cricketing battles.
However, England’s performance in India has not been as impressive, particularly in recent years. The last time England secured a series victory on Indian soil was during the 2012-13 season. Since then, India has proven to be a formidable force at home. England last visited India in 2020-21, where India emerged victorious with a convincing 3-1 scoreline.
England tour of India 2024, 1st Test:
- Date and Time: January 25; 04:00 am GMT | 09:30 am IST
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Analysis:
The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is known to favor spinners and is considered a paradise for spin bowling. Fans may expect the spinners from both sides to exploit the conditions right from the start. Considering the nature of the conditions in Hyderabad, the team winning the toss may consider choosing to bat first.
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Ben Foakes
- Batters: Rohit Sharma, Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope
- All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Joe Root, Axar Patel
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Jack Leach
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Option 1: Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Joe Root (vc)
Option 2: Rohit Sharma (c), Ben Stokes (vc)
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IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj, Ben Duckett, Rehan Ahmed
IND vs ENG Dream11 Team for today’s match (Jan 25, 4:00 am GMT):
Squads:
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Srikar Bharat (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Mark Wood, Ollie Robinson, Jack Leach, James Anderson, Daniel Lawrence, Gus Atkinson, Tom Hartley, Rehan Ahmed
