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Match Preview IND vs ENG :
IND vs ENG The first Test between England and India is scheduled to begin on Wednesday at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
Team India will seek to bounce back in the Test format after a devastating loss to New Zealand in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. They will, however, face a tenacious England squad that is looking to finish the domestic season on a high note. Overall, the two teams will play a thrilling match at Trent Bridge.
IND vs ENG Probable Playing 11 Today
IND XI
Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Chesteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah
ENG XI
Dominic Sibley, Rory Burns, Zak Crawley, Joe Root (c), Ollie Pope/Sam Curran, Daniel Lawrence, Jos Buttler (wk), Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson and Mark Wood
Match Details
IND vs ENG, 1st Test
Date and Time: 4th August 2021, at 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Pitch Report
The pitch at Trent Bridge bares a lush green look in the build-up to the game, ideally helping the pacers. The batsmen will need to bide their time in the middle before playing their shots. As the match progresses, the spinners will also get some turn, making for a good contest between the bat and ball.
However, inclement weather could have a say towards the end of the Test match, something both teams will need to keep an eye out for. Both sides will ideally look to bowl first upon winning the toss and make good use of the bowling-friendly conditions first up.
Today’s IND vs ENG Dream11 match top picks
Wicket-keeper
Rishabh Pant: Rishabh Pant has had a terrific start to his Test career with hundreds in Australia and even in England. Given his attacking intent, Pant could have a profound impact on the game.
Batsmen
Virat Kohli: Indian captain Virat Kohli had a brilliant tour of England in 2018, acing the likes of James Anderson and Stuart Broad. With Team India looking to make amends for the WTC final failure, Kohli will be key for the Indians.
Joe Root: Kohli’s counterpart Joe Root has a decent record against India, averaging in excess of 50 in Tests. With his off-spin also likely to come into play, Root is a handy option to have in your IND vs ENG Dream11 team.
All-rounders
Ravindra Jadeja: Ravindra Jadeja has developed into a valuable asset for India with both the bat and ball. Given his recent form with the bat and the slew of right-handers in the English batting unit, Jadeja is a must-have in your IND vs ENG Dream11 team.
Bowlers
Stuart Broad: Stuart Broad averages less than 25 with the ball at home in Tests. Handy with the bat as well, Broad could be a fine addition, given the pace-friendly conditions in store at Trent Bridge.
Mohammed Shami: Although Shami doesn’t have the greatest of records in England, his explosive performances in the last year or so have made him the go-to bowler for Virat Kohli. One can bank on Shami getting a few wickets in this much-awaited Test match.
Dream Team Prediction IND vs ENG :
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