After an extensive period of focusing on limited-overs cricket, the Indian team is now turning its attention back to the purest form of the game. England is set to tour India for a five-match Test series, with the first match scheduled at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday, January 25th, at 9:30 AM IST.
The upcoming Test series between India and England holds great significance for both teams in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. For India, it marks their first home Test assignment of the season, aiming to build on their recent success against the West Indies and South Africa. Currently ranked second in the WTC points table, India, led by captain Rohit Sharma, seeks a series win to solidify their position at the top.
The series is also an opportunity to assess squad depth and dispel myths regarding adaptation to challenging Asian conditions. On the other hand, England, after drawing the Ashes series, looks to assert dominance with their evolved Test approach, with this series gaining added importance as they strive to climb the WTC rankings from their eighth position.
IND vs ENG: Match Details
Match: India vs England, 1st Test, England tour of India, 2024
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Date & Time: 25th January 2024, 9:30 AM (IST)
Live Streaming Details: Sports 18 and Jio Cinema
IND vs ENG: Pitch Report
The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is expected to be predominantly flat, providing optimal batting conditions for the team batting first. As the match progresses, the wicket is anticipated to offer assistance to spinners, making it challenging for batters to score runs. The captain winning the toss is likely to opt for batting first to capitalize on the favorable batting conditions early in the game.
IND vs ENG: Probable Playing XI
India (IND): Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Srikar Bharat (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah
England (ENG): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes (WK), Rehan Ahmed, Jack Leach, James Anderson, Mark Wood
IND vs ENG: Dream11 playing XI
Grand League:
India vs England 1st Test (Source: Twitter)
Wicket keepers: Jonny Bairstow, KL Rahul
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Ben Stokes, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal
All Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel
Bowlers: James Anderson, Jasprit Bumrah
Head to Head
India vs England 1st Test (Source: Twitter)
Wicket keepers: Jonny Bairstow, KL Rahul, Ben Foakes
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Shubman Gill
All Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Jack Leach
