India Vs England (IND Vs ENG) Dream11 Prediction, 1st Test Match:
Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips, & Match Insights: The inaugural game of the 5-match Test series between India Vs England is scheduled to take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad starting Thursday, January 25. A notable concern for the Indian team is the absence of Virat Kohli, who will miss the first two Test matches for personal reasons.
The question of who will fill Kohli’s spot at number 4 looms large. England, on the other hand, is in search of an alternative for Harry Brook in the middle order. The 24-year-old has displayed an impressive performance in his relatively brief Test career.
Given that the series is set in India, the role of spinners will be pivotal on the turning wickets. The Indian playing 11 features three spinners, with Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel forming a crucial part of the team. Additionally, Jaspreet Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj will be the two fast bowlers. On the batting front, Yashasvi Jaiswal is expected to open alongside captain Rohit Sharma.
KS Bharat is set to take on the role of the wicketkeeper
Shubman Gill faces the task of validating his capabilities at the number 3 position. Given Virat Kohli’s absence, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are likely to feature in the middle order, with Iyer potentially being on the sidelines if Kohli were present. The wicketkeeping duties will be entrusted to KS Bharat.
Coach Rahul Dravid has explicitly stated that Rahul will contribute as a batsman in the Test series against England, having previously assumed wicketkeeping responsibilities in South Africa. Although Dhruv Jurel is also a viable option, Bharat will be given the opportunity ahead of him.
Team England:
The team led by Ben Stokes features seasoned players such as James Anderson and Joe Root, alongside emerging talents like Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir. England’s vice-captains, Ollie Pope and Jack Leach, have made a comeback to the squad following their recovery from injuries. In the pace department, alongside Anderson, the team boasts the likes of Ollie Robinson, Mark Wood, and Gus Atkinson. The return of Ben Foakes adds depth to the team, while Johnny Bairstow is expected to take on the wicketkeeping duties.
India Vs England, Dream11 Prediction, Match Details:
Match: India vs England, 1st Test (England Tour of India, 2024)
Date and Time: January 25, 2024, 09:30 AM IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
Live Broadcast and Streaming: Sports-18 and Jio Cinema
India Vs England, Pitch Report:
The tracks at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium are known for favoring batsmen, but in line with many pitches in the country, fast bowlers also find assistance, unlike the typical spin-friendly wickets seen in India recently. While the Hyderabad surface allows batsmen to amass significant runs, the nature of the pitches has evolved since the last Test match held at the venue in 2018.
In the preceding Test at this venue, India secured a 10-wicket victory against West Indies in 2018, concluding in three days as the hosts successfully chased down 75 in the fourth innings.
Despite Hyderabad being regarded as a haven for batsmen, bowlers remain integral to the game. In the last match at this venue, both batsmen and bowlers had a fair share of success. Both teams scored over 300 runs in their first innings, and both fast bowlers and spinners made meaningful contributions. Fast bowlers claimed the advantage, securing 18 out of 30 wickets, while spinners accounted for the remaining 12.
In a Test where India fielded three specialist spinners, it was a fast bowler, Umesh Yadav (6 for 88 and 4 for 43), who dominated the wickets column by taking ten wickets. While fast bowlers have historically enjoyed success, this time, the pitch may be tailored to favor Indian spinners.
In the five Test matches held so far, teams batting first and teams batting later have registered an equal number of victories, each with two wins, as captains winning the toss have often opted to bat first and set a substantial target.
The average 1st innings score stands at 405, highlighting the favorable conditions for batting in the initial innings. Chasing targets in the fourth innings proves to be challenging, with only one instance where a team successfully chased down a target – a modest 75 runs.
While expectations lean towards a batsman-friendly pitch, it wouldn’t be surprising to witness a spin-friendly surface in Hyderabad, especially in anticipation of England’s aggressive “bazzball” approach.
The weather forecast from Thursday (January 25) to Monday (January 29) predicts consistently warm conditions throughout the match days, with a maximum temperature of 32°C. There is no anticipated rain threat on any day of the match or in the lead-up to the game. Consequently, the weather is expected to remain favorable, without any disruptions for the opening match of the Test series.
India vs England, Weather forecast:
The weather forecast from Thursday (January 25) to Monday (January 29) predicts consistently warm conditions throughout the match days, with a maximum temperature of 32°C. There is no anticipated rain threat on any day of the match or in the lead-up to the game. Consequently, the weather is expected to remain favorable, without any disruptions for the opening match of the Test series.
IND Vs ENG, Probable Playing 11
INDIA: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
ENGLAND: Ben Stokes (captain), Ollie Pope, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Johnny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), Rehan Ahmed, Jack Leach, Mark Wood, Ollie Robinson, and James Anderson.
IND Vs ENG, Dream11 Prediction, 1st Test
Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul
Batsmen: Ben Stokes, Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Joe Root (vice-captain)
All-rounders: Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja (captain), Axar Patel
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mark Wood
