IND vs ENG 3rd Test: The three-match test series between India and England is evenly poised, with both teams having won one game each. Three matches are still left to be played. After a long gap of nine days, the third test of the series will start on Thursday at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot. Team India announced the squad for the remaining three tests, and Virat Kohli missed out on the entire series. KL Rahul will also miss the third test, while Ravindra Jadeja is likely to make a comeback.
IND vs ENG: India vs England 3rd Test Match Preview
As the India-England test series progresses, the excitement continues to amplify with the series level at one game apiece. Fans are eagerly awaiting the next clash in the cricketing saga as the teams head to Rajkot for the third test.
Match Details:
- Date: Thursday [February 14]
- Venue: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
- Time: 9:30 AM IST
With the series evenly balanced, the third test promises to be a spectacle of skill and strategy. The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, known for its batsman-friendly pitch and spin assistance, could be a significant factor in deciding the outcome.
Team News:
India has suffered a bit of a setback, with the absence of stalwart batsman and former captain Virat Kohli for the entire series. The prolific KL Rahul will also be sitting out for the third test. However, there’s a silver lining as all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is anticipated to make a robust return to the squad, boosting the team’s balance.
As we count down to the match day, cricket enthusiasts around the globe are poised for what promises to be another enthralling round of test cricket between two of the world’s finest teams.
IND vs ENG: India vs England Predicted Teams
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, James Anderson, Shoaib Bashir
IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Head-to-Head
India and England have played 133 Test matches so far. England have won 51 games and India have won 32. A total of 50 matches have also ended with a draw.
IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Pitch & Weather Report
The weather will be pretty good, with a temperature of between 28 and 34°C. There is no sign of rain during the entire test, and the conditions will be good for the game. The pitch in Rajkot is a flat deck that is helpful for the batters. An average first-inning score of 593 suggests a lot. But spinners are likely to dominate here more.
IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Live Streaming details:
To watch the third test between India and England, you can switch to the Sports 18 Network in India. Meanwhile, Jio Cinema is a digital platform to enjoy the game for free.
IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Dream11 Team
Wicketkeepers: Jonny Bairstow
Batters: Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope(VC), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders: Ravi Ashwin, Joe Root (Vice Captain), Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja (Captain)
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Tom Hartley
IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Dream11 Prediction
India will feel more confident with the return of Ravindra Jadeja. As a result, we predict the hosts to win.
Where we can watch the IND vs ENG 3rd test for Free?
To watch the third test between India and England, you can switch to the Sports 18 Network in India. Meanwhile, Jio Cinema is a digital platform to enjoy the game for free on mobile phones.