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India vs England Test Records and Stats: IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024

India vs England 3rd Test will be played at the Rajkot Stadium from 15 February 2024. This article covers all the records and stats of India vs England Test matches.

India vs England Test Records and Stats

Highest totals

India has registered the highest score ever in the India vs England Tests. Team India scored 759/7 against England at the Chennai Stadium in December 2016. Below is the full list of IND vs ENG highest Test scores.

Team	Score	Overs	RR	Inns	Ground	Match Date
India	759/7d	190.4	3.98	2	Chennai	16 Dec 2016
England	710/7d	188.1	3.77	2	Birmingham	10 Aug 2011
India	664	170.0	3.9	1	The Oval	9 Aug 2007
England	653/4d	162.0	4.03	1	Lord’s	26 Jul 1990
England	652/7d	175.0	3.72	2	Chennai	13 Jan 1985
England	633/5d	165.2	3.82	1	Birmingham	12 Jul 1979
India	631	182.3	3.45	2	Wankhede	8 Dec 2016
England	629	182.5	3.44	1	Lord’s	20 Jun 1974
India	628/8d	180.1	3.48	1	Leeds	22 Aug 2002
England	617	144.5	4.26	2	Nottingham	8 Aug 2002

Lowest totals

India has registered the lowest-ever score in India vs England Test matches. The Indian Cricket Team could only manage 42/9 against England in June 1974 at the Lord’s. Below is the full list of India vs England lowest totals in Test cricket.

Team	Score	Overs	RR	Inns	Ground	Match Date
India	42/9	17.0	2.47	3	Lord’s	20 Jun 1974
India	58	21.4	2.67	2	Manchester	17 Jul 1952
India	78	40.4	1.91	1	Leeds	25 Aug 2021
England	81	30.4	2.64	3	Ahmedabad	24 Feb 2021
India	82	36.3	2.24	3	Manchester	17 Jul 1952
India	83/9	38.5	2.13	4	Chennai	14 Jan 1977
India	92	36.3	2.52	2	Birmingham	13 Jul 1967
India	93	46.0	2.02	3	Lord’s	27 Jun 1936
India	94	29.2	3.2	3	The Oval	15 Aug 2014
India	96	55.5	1.71	1	Lord’s	2 Aug 1979

Highest match aggregates

1614 runs scored in the India vs England Test in Manchester in August 1990 is the highest aggregate ever in the India vs England Test match history. Below is the full list of highest aggregate scores.

Team 1	Team 2	Runs	Wkts	Overs	Ground	Match Date
England	India	1614	30	451.1	Manchester	9 Aug 1990
England	India	1603	28	392.3	Lord’s	26 Jul 1990
England	India	1558	32	441.1	The Oval	9 Aug 2007
India	England	1457	29	449.3	Rajkot	9 Nov 2016
India	England	1443	27	436.0	Chennai	16 Dec 2016
England	India	1423	23	450.4	The Oval	23 Aug 1990
England	India	1406	36	398.3	Lord’s	25 Jul 2002
England	India	1398	28	361.0	Nottingham	8 Aug 2002
England	India	1392	38	424.0	The Oval	7 Sep 2018
India	England	1371	28	373.4	Chennai	13 Jan 1985

Lowest match aggregates

The lowest aggregate in India vs England Test matches is 387 runs, which was scored in Ahmedabad in February 2021. Below is the full list.

Team 1	Team 2	Runs	Wkts	Overs	Ground	Match Date
India	England	387	30	140.2	Ahmedabad	24 Feb 2021
England	India	482	31	201.5	Lord’s	27 Jun 1936
England	India	487	29	202.1	Manchester	17 Jul 1952
India	England	557	32	243.1	Kanpur	12 Jan 1952
England	India	633	27	170.3	Lord’s	9 Aug 2018
England	India	648	29	266.3	Lord’s	22 Jun 1967
England	India	667	32	268.5	Lord’s	18 Jun 1959
India	England	673	30	328.1	Eden Gardens	1 Jan 1977
India	England	674	40	261.0	Wankhede	27 Nov 1981
England	India	680	29	195.1	Manchester	7 Aug 2014

Also read: India vs England Head to Head Test Records & Stats: IND vs ENG 3rd Test Today Match 2024

Largest victory by an innings

England registered the largest victory in India vs England Test history by winning the June 1974 Test at Lord’s with a margin of an innings and 285 runs. Below is the full list of India vs England largest Test victories.

Winner	Margin	Ground	Match Date
England	inns & 285 runs	Lord’s	20 Jun 1974
England	inns & 244 runs	The Oval	15 Aug 2014
England	inns & 242 runs	Birmingham	10 Aug 2011
England	inns & 207 runs	Manchester	17 Jul 1952
England	inns & 173 runs	Leeds	2 Jul 1959
England	inns & 159 runs	Lord’s	9 Aug 2018
England	inns & 124 runs	Lord’s	22 Jun 1967
England	inns & 83 runs	Birmingham	12 Jul 1979
England	inns & 78 runs	Birmingham	4 Jul 1974
England	inns & 76 runs	Leeds	25 Aug 2021

Smallest victory by runs

India registered the smallest Test victory in India vs England Test matches in 1972 by winning the Test held at Eden Gardens by just 28 runs. Below is the full list of IND vs ENG smallest Test victories.

Winner	Margin	Target	Ground	Match Date
India	28 runs	192	Eden Gardens	30 Dec 1972
England	28 runs	231	Hyderabad	25 Jan 2024
England	31 runs	194	Birmingham	1 Aug 2018
England	60 runs	245	Southampton	30 Aug 2018
India	95 runs	319	Lord’s	17 Jul 2014
India	106 runs	399	Visakhapatnam	2 Feb 2024
England	113 runs	296	Manchester	6 Jun 1974
England	118 runs	464	The Oval	7 Sep 2018
India	128 runs	338	Chennai	10 Jan 1962
England	132 runs	410	Birmingham	13 Jul 1967

Most runs by a player

Joe Root has scored 2578 runs in the 25 matches against India in Tests. He has the most runs for a player in India vs England Tests. Below is the full list of players with most runs in India vs England Test matches.

Player	Mat	Inns	Runs	HS	Ave	100	50
JE Root (ENG)	27	49	2578	218	58.59	9	10
SR Tendulkar (IND)	32	53	2535	193	51.73	7	13
SM Gavaskar (IND)	38	67	2483	221	38.2	4	16
AN Cook (ENG)	30	54	2431	294	47.66	7	9
V Kohli (IND)	28	50	1991	235	42.36	5	9
R Dravid (IND)	21	37	1950	217	60.93	7	8
GR Viswanath (IND)	30	54	1880	222	37.6	4	12
CA Pujara (IND)	27	49	1778	206*	39.51	5	7
GA Gooch (ENG)	19	33	1725	333	55.64	5	8
DB Vengsarkar (IND)	26	43	1589	157	42.94	5	6

Most wickets by a player

James Anderson has picked 144 wickets in 26 Test matches against India. He has the highest number of wickets for a player in India vs England Test history. Below is the full list of most wickets by a player in IND vs ENG Test matches.

Player	Mat	Inns	Wkts	BBI	Ave
JM Anderson (ENG)	36	68	144	5/20	24.56
R Ashwin (IND)	21	39	97	6/55	29.3
BS Chandrasekhar (IND)	23	38	95	8/79	27.27
A Kumble (IND)	19	36	92	7/115	30.59
BS Bedi (IND)	22	36	85	6/71	29.87
N Kapil Dev (IND)	27	48	85	6/91	37.34
SCJ Broad (ENG)	24	43	74	6/25	28.51
I Sharma (IND)	23	37	67	7/74	32.4
RGD Willis (ENG)	17	30	62	6/53	23.24
DL Underwood (ENG)	20	36	62	5/84	27.4
IT Botham (ENG)	14	23	59	7/48	26.4

February 14, 2024

IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024: Toss Prediction for Today Match

India vs England 3rd Test is scheduled to start on 15 February 2024 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. Both teams will look to register their second win of the series to get ahead. Currently, both India and England have won one match each in the Test Series. Here, we have covered the toss prediction for the India vs England 3rd Test match.

IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024: Toss Prediction for Today Match

India’s captain Rohit Sharma, stands a solid chance of 50% to win the toss. If Rohit Sharma wins the toss, he will likely choose to bat first. Rajkot Stadium is offering a flat pitch that will be ideal for the batting in the first two days. However, from the third day, the pitch is expected to show signs of wear and tear and become lethal for the batters against spinners. Both India’s and England’s spin attack will play a key role in the match from the third day of the Test. On the first two days of the Test, the role of pace is also going to be very important in the match.

Also read: IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024: List of Injured Players for Today Match

IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024: Probable Playing XI

England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah

February 14, 2024

IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024: List of Injured Players for Today Match

India vs England 3rd Test is going to be played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium from 15 February 2024. A lot of Indian players have been injured and sidelined from the 3rd Test against England. Even the visitors have injured players in their camp who will miss the 3rd Test against India.

IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024: List of Injured Players for Today Match

List of Indian Players Injured:

Shreyas Iyer
KL Rahul
Ravindra Jadeja
Mohammed Shami
Virat Kohli

Shreyas Iyer is reportedly going through a groin injury and has been ruled out from all the remaining Test matches of the Series. KL Rahul is in the squad of India for the remaining Tests, but he will miss the 3rd Test due to an injury. Ravindra Jadeja is also injured, and his participation in the 3rd Test will hinge on the fitness test. Mohammed Shami has been injured since the World Cup, and he will miss the entire Test Series against England. On the other hand, Virat Kohli is unavailable due to personal commitments.

Also read: India vs England Head to Head Test Records & Stats: IND vs ENG 3rd Test Today Match 2024

List of England Players Injured:

Jack Leach

Jack Leach has been ruled out of the India vs England Test Series due to an injury.

February 14, 2024

IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024: List of Coaches and Support Staff

India vs England 3rd Test is going to be played at the Rajkot Stadium from 15 February 2024. The Indian Cricket Team and the England Cricket Team have won one match each in the ongoing series. Whoever wins the third Test will ultimately gain the lead in the Test Series.

IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024: List of Coaches and Support Staff

Indian Coaches and Support Staff for the IND vs ENG 3rd Test:

Head Coach: Rahul Dravid
Batting Coach: Vikram Rathour
Bowling Coach: Paras Mhambrey

Also read: IND vs ENG 3rd Test: List of Commentators and Umpires for Today Match 2024

England Coaches and Support Staff for the IND vs ENG 3rd Test:

Head Coach: Brendon McCullum
Assistant Coach: Paul Collingwood
Assistant Coach: Marcus Trescothick
Spin Bowling Coach: Jeetan Patel
Pace Bowling Coach: Neil Killeen

February 14, 2024

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: List of Commentators and Umpires for Today Match 2024

India is going to play England at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot from 15 February 2024. This is the 3rd Test of the ongoing Five-Match Test Series between India and England. The first Test of the Series was won by England, and the second Test was won by India. Currently, the Test Series is levelled at 1-1, and the team that wins today will get the upper hand in the Series. BCCI has already revealed the commentators who will commentate in today’s match. ICC has also revealed the list of umpires who will officiate in India vs England 3rd Test in Rajkot.

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: List of Umpires for Today Match 2024

Match Referee: Jeff Crowe
On-field Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena, Joel Wilson
TV Umpire: Rod Tucker
Fourth Umpire: Not Available

Also read: India vs England Head to Head Test Records & Stats: IND vs ENG 3rd Test Today Match 2024

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: List of Commentators for Today Match 2024

Ravi Shastri, Michael Vaughan, Sunil Gavaskar, Harsha Bhogle, Shaun Pollock, Sanjay Manjrekar, Nasser Hussain, Mike Atherton, Alastair Cook, Ashish Nehra, Mohammad Kaif, Virender Sehwag, Vivek Razdan, Ajay Jadeja and Arjun Pandit will commentate in today’s match.

February 14, 2024

India vs England Head to Head Test Records & Stats: IND vs ENG 3rd Test Today Match 2024

India vs England 3rd Test of the five match Test Series is going to be played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot from 15 February 2024. Currently, the India vs England Test Series is levelled with one win each for both the teams.

India vs England Head to Head Test Records & Stats

Statistic	India	England
Head-to-Head (Test Wins)	32	51
Tests Won (Home)	22	36
Tests Won (Away)	9	15
Test Series Wins (Total)	11	19
Test Series (Home)	8	5

In the 133 Tests contested between India and England, England maintains a head-to-head lead of 51-32, with 50 matches concluding in draws. England has secured 36 victories at home and 15 in India, while India boasts 23 wins at home and 9 in England. Across 35 Test series, England leads 19-11, with five series concluding in draws. In home series, India holds an 8-5 advantage over England, with three series ending in a stalemate.

Also read: IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024: SCA Stadium Pitch Report and Test Records & Stats

IND vs ENG 3rd Test Match Preview

Following an almost two-week hiatus, cricket action resumes as India and England face off in Rajkot for the third Test in the five-match series. After a narrow 28-run defeat in the opening game in Hyderabad, Team India bounced back strongly, clinching a commanding 106-run victory fueled by stellar performances from Jasprit Bumrah and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Now, both sides are eager to secure another win to further solidify their dominance in the series.

February 14, 2024

IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024: SCA Stadium Pitch Report and Test Records & Stats

India vs England 3rd Test Match is going to be played at the SCA Stadium from 15 February 2024. The third Test Match between India and England will be broadcast live on the Sports18 network in various languages. Additionally, Indian fans have the option to stream the match live via the JioCinema app and website (www.jiocinema.com).

IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024: SCA Stadium Pitch Report Today Match

The pitches at the SCA Stadium have been favorable to batting during the initial days, gradually favoring spinners as the match progresses, typical of wickets in the region. Historically, they’ve also offered some assistance to fast bowlers.

For the upcoming IND vs ENG Test, a slow-turning pitch is anticipated rather than one with extreme spin. Kuldeep Yadav, who excelled with a five-wicket haul in the last Test at the venue, will be eager to bowl here alongside R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, who hails from Saurashtra.

In the previous Test at the venue, India secured victory by an innings and 272 runs against West Indies, with Kuldeep and Ashwin starring with the ball.

In the two Tests played so far, the team batting first has won once. Captains winning the toss have often elected to bat first to capitalize on the favorable batting conditions initially.

India’s strategy may involve fielding all four spin options if the pitch is expected to favor slow turn, considering the success of their three-spinner strategy in the past.

Also read: IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report and Test Records & Stats

IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024: SCA Stadium Test Records & Stats

The SCA Stadium has hosted two Test matches so far, with India emerging victorious in one encounter, while the other ended in a draw. Notably, no visiting team has managed to secure a win on this ground yet. In matches won by batting first, India has been dominant, clinching victory on such occasions.

In terms of team performances, the highest team total recorded at the venue stands at an impressive 649/9, achieved by India against West Indies in 2018. Conversely, the lowest team total witnessed was 181 all out by West Indies against India in the same year. These contrasting scores reflect the fluctuating nature of matches at the SCA Stadium.

Statistical averages provide further insight into the pitch conditions. The average 1st innings score is notably high at 593, indicating favorable batting conditions early on. However, as the match progresses, the average scores for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th innings decrease, suggesting increasing difficulty for batsmen as the game wears on.

Individual performances have also left their mark on the stadium’s history. Virat Kohli’s magnificent 139-run innings against West Indies in 2018 remains the highest individual score recorded at the venue. Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav’s impressive bowling performance of 5 for 57 against the same opposition in the same year stands as the best bowling innings.

In terms of milestones, the SCA Stadium has witnessed a total of 6 fifties and 9 centuries across its two Test matches. Ravindra Jadeja leads the sixes tally with 6, while Cheteshwar Pujara tops the fours chart with 33 boundaries.

Bowling-wise, R Ashwin has been the most successful bowler at the venue, claiming 9 wickets in just 2 matches. Kuldeep Yadav’s memorable five-wicket haul in one innings adds to the bowling highlights of the stadium. Overall, the SCA Stadium has proven to be a stage for thrilling cricketing battles, marked by both individual brilliance and team dominance.

Here’s the provided information organized into a table:

Statistic	Value
Matches	2
India Won	1
Visiting Team Won	0
Match Drawn	1
Matches Won Batting 1st	1
Matches Won Batting 2nd	0
Highest Team Total	649/9 by India vs West Indies in 2018
Lowest Team Total	181 All Out by West Indies vs India in 2018
Average 1st Innings Score	593
Average 2nd Innings Score	334
Average 3rd Innings Score	228
Average 4th Innings Score	172
Highest Individual Score	Virat Kohli (India) – 139 vs West Indies in 2018
Best Bowling Innings	Kuldeep Yadav (India) – 5 for 57 vs West Indies in 2018
Best Bowling Match	Adil Rashid (England) – 7 for 158 vs India in 2016
Most Runs	Virat Kohli & Cheteshwar Pujara (India) – 228 Runs Each
Total Fifties	6 Fifties
Most Fifties	R Ashwin, Rishabh Pant, Cheteshwar Pujara (India), Roston Chase, Kieran Powell (West Indies) & Haseeb Hameed (England) – 1 Fifty Each
Total Hundreds	9 Centuries
Most Hundreds	Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja, Murali Vijay, Prithvi Shaw (India) & Ben Stokes, Alastair Cook, Joe Root (England) – 1 Century Each
Total Sixes	33 Sixes
Most Sixes	Ravindra Jadeja (India) – 6 Sixes
Total Fours	266 Fours
Most Fours	Cheteshwar Pujara (India) – 33 Fours
Most Wickets	R Ashwin (India) – 9 wickets in 2 matches
Most 5 Wicket Innings	Kuldeep Yadav (India) – 1 Five Wicket Haul

February 14, 2024

IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report and Test Records & Stats

India vs England 3rd Test Match is going to be played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium from 15 February 2024. The third Test Match between India and England will be broadcast live on the Sports18 network in various languages. Additionally, Indian fans have the option to stream the match live via the JioCinema app and website (www.jiocinema.com).

IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report Today Match

The pitches at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium have been favorable to batting during the initial days, gradually favoring spinners as the match progresses, typical of wickets in the region. Historically, they’ve also offered some assistance to fast bowlers.

In the upcoming IND vs ENG Test, a slow-turning pitch is expected, rather than one with excessive spin. Kuldeep Yadav, who delivered a remarkable five-wicket haul in the previous Test at the venue, will be keen to bowl alongside R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, the local talent from Saurashtra.

India’s dominance was evident in the previous Test at this venue, where they clinched victory by an innings and 272 runs against West Indies, with Kuldeep and Ashwin shining with the ball.

Thus far, in the two Tests played, the team batting first has emerged victorious once. Captains winning the toss have often opted to bat first, aiming to capitalize on the favorable batting conditions initially.

India may opt to field all four spin options if the pitch is anticipated to favor slow turn, building on the success of their three-spinner strategy in the past.

Also read: IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024: Rajkot Stadium Pitch Report and Test Records & Stats

IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium Test Records & Stats

Statistic	Value
Matches	2
India Won	1
Visiting Team Won	0
Match Drawn	1
Matches Won Batting 1st	1
Matches Won Batting 2nd	0
Highest Team Total	649/9 by India vs West Indies in 2018
Lowest Team Total	181 All Out by West Indies vs India in 2018
Average 1st Innings Score	593
Average 2nd Innings Score	334
Average 3rd Innings Score	228
Average 4th Innings Score	172
Highest Individual Score	Virat Kohli (India) – 139 vs West Indies in 2018
Best Bowling Innings	Kuldeep Yadav (India) – 5 for 57 vs West Indies in 2018
Best Bowling Match	Adil Rashid (England) – 7 for 158 vs India in 2016
Most Runs	Virat Kohli & Cheteshwar Pujara (India) – 228 Runs Each
Total Fifties	6 Fifties
Most Fifties	R Ashwin, Rishabh Pant, Cheteshwar Pujara (India), Roston Chase, Kieran Powell (West Indies) & Haseeb Hameed (England) – 1 Fifty Each
Total Hundreds	9 Centuries
Most Hundreds	Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja, Murali Vijay, Prithvi Shaw (India) & Ben Stokes, Alastair Cook, Joe Root (England) – 1 Century Each
Total Sixes	33 Sixes
Most Sixes	Ravindra Jadeja (India) – 6 Sixes
Total Fours	266 Fours
Most Fours	Cheteshwar Pujara (India) – 33 Fours
Most Wickets	R Ashwin (India) – 9 wickets in 2 matches
Most 5 Wicket Innings	Kuldeep Yadav (India) – 1 Five Wicket Haul

The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium has hosted two Test matches so far, with India emerging victorious in one encounter, while the other ended in a draw. Notably, no visiting team has managed to secure a win on this ground yet. In matches won by batting first, India has been dominant, clinching victory on such occasions.

In terms of team performances, the highest team total recorded at the venue stands at an impressive 649/9, achieved by India against West Indies in 2018. Conversely, the lowest team total witnessed was 181 all out by West Indies against India in the same year. These contrasting scores reflect the fluctuating nature of matches at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

Statistical averages provide further insight into the pitch conditions. The average 1st innings score is notably high at 593, indicating favorable batting conditions early on. However, as the match progresses, the average scores for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th innings decrease, suggesting increasing difficulty for batsmen as the game wears on.

Individual performances have also left their mark on the stadium’s history. Virat Kohli’s magnificent 139-run innings against West Indies in 2018 remains the highest individual score recorded at the venue. Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav’s impressive bowling performance of 5 for 57 against the same opposition in the same year stands as the best bowling innings.

In terms of milestones, the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium has witnessed a total of 6 fifties and 9 centuries across its two Test matches. Ravindra Jadeja leads the sixes tally with 6, while Cheteshwar Pujara tops the fours chart with 33 boundaries.

Bowling-wise, R Ashwin has been the most successful bowler at the venue, claiming 9 wickets in just 2 matches. Kuldeep Yadav’s memorable five-wicket haul in one innings adds to the bowling highlights of the stadium. Overall, the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium has proven to be a stage for thrilling cricketing battles, marked by both individual brilliance and team dominance.

February 14, 2024

IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024: Rajkot Stadium Pitch Report and Test Records & Stats

India vs England 3rd Test Match is going to be played at the Rajkot Stadium from 15 February 2024. The third Test Match between India and England will be broadcast live on the Sports18 network in various languages. Additionally, Indian fans have the option to stream the match live via the JioCinema app and website (www.jiocinema.com).

IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024: Rajkot Stadium Pitch Report Today Match

The pitches at the Rajkot Stadium have been favorable to batting during the initial days, gradually favoring spinners as the match progresses, typical of wickets in the region. Historically, they’ve also offered some assistance to fast bowlers.

For the upcoming IND vs ENG Test, a slow-turning pitch is anticipated rather than one with extreme spin. Kuldeep Yadav, who excelled with a five-wicket haul in the last Test at the venue, will be eager to bowl here alongside R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, who hails from Saurashtra.

In the previous Test at the venue, India secured victory by an innings and 272 runs against West Indies, with Kuldeep and Ashwin starring with the ball.

In the two Tests played so far, the team batting first has won once. Captains winning the toss have often elected to bat first to capitalize on the favorable batting conditions initially.

India’s strategy may involve fielding all four spin options if the pitch is expected to favor slow turn, considering the success of their three-spinner strategy in the past.

Also read: WTC Points Table 2024: IND vs ENG, NZ vs SA, AUS vs WI Test Updated

IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024: Rajkot Stadium Test Records & Stats

The Rajkot Stadium has hosted two Test matches so far, with India emerging victorious in one encounter, while the other ended in a draw. Notably, no visiting team has managed to secure a win on this ground yet. In matches won by batting first, India has been dominant, clinching victory on such occasions.

In terms of team performances, the highest team total recorded at the venue stands at an impressive 649/9, achieved by India against West Indies in 2018. Conversely, the lowest team total witnessed was 181 all out by West Indies against India in the same year. These contrasting scores reflect the fluctuating nature of matches at the Rajkot Stadium.

Statistical averages provide further insight into the pitch conditions. The average 1st innings score is notably high at 593, indicating favorable batting conditions early on. However, as the match progresses, the average scores for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th innings decrease, suggesting increasing difficulty for batsmen as the game wears on.

Individual performances have also left their mark on the stadium’s history. Virat Kohli’s magnificent 139-run innings against West Indies in 2018 remains the highest individual score recorded at the venue. Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav’s impressive bowling performance of 5 for 57 against the same opposition in the same year stands as the best bowling innings.

In terms of milestones, the Rajkot Stadium has witnessed a total of 6 fifties and 9 centuries across its two Test matches. Ravindra Jadeja leads the sixes tally with 6, while Cheteshwar Pujara tops the fours chart with 33 boundaries.

Bowling-wise, R Ashwin has been the most successful bowler at the venue, claiming 9 wickets in just 2 matches. Kuldeep Yadav’s memorable five-wicket haul in one innings adds to the bowling highlights of the stadium. Overall, the Rajkot Stadium has proven to be a stage for thrilling cricketing battles, marked by both individual brilliance and team dominance.

Statistic	Value
Matches	2
India Won	1
Visiting Team Won	0
Match Drawn	1
Matches Won Batting 1st	1
Matches Won Batting 2nd	0
Highest Team Total	649/9 by India vs West Indies in 2018
Lowest Team Total	181 All Out by West Indies vs India in 2018
Average 1st Innings Score	593
Average 2nd Innings Score	334
Average 3rd Innings Score	228
Average 4th Innings Score	172
Highest Individual Score	Virat Kohli (India) – 139 vs West Indies in 2018
Best Bowling Innings	Kuldeep Yadav (India) – 5 for 57 vs West Indies in 2018
Best Bowling Match	Adil Rashid (England) – 7 for 158 vs India in 2016
Most Runs	Virat Kohli & Cheteshwar Pujara (India) – 228 Runs Each
Total Fifties	6 Fifties
Most Fifties	R Ashwin, Rishabh Pant, Cheteshwar Pujara (India), Roston Chase, Kieran Powell (West Indies) & Haseeb Hameed (England) – 1 Fifty Each
Total Hundreds	9 Centuries
Most Hundreds	Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja, Murali Vijay, Prithvi Shaw (India) & Ben Stokes, Alastair Cook, Joe Root (England) – 1 Century Each
Total Sixes	33 Sixes
Most Sixes	Ravindra Jadeja (India) – 6 Sixes
Total Fours	266 Fours
Most Fours	Cheteshwar Pujara (India) – 33 Fours
Most Wickets	R Ashwin (India) – 9 wickets in 2 matches
Most 5 Wicket Innings	Kuldeep Yadav (India) – 1 Five Wicket Haul

February 14, 2024

Iyer & Bharat OUT, Jurel & Siraj IN! Checkout India’s predicted Playing 11 for 3rd Test against England

The India vs England series is turning out to be an exciting one, much to the delight of the fans of Test cricket. Currently, the series is tied at 1-1. England won the first Test by 28 runs, but India came back strongly by winning the second Test by 106 runs. The third Test can decide which way the series will go and both the teams will be eager to showcase their best gameplay.

The BCCI has announced a 17-member squad for the remaining three Test matches against England. The third Test between India and England will be played at Saurashtra Cricket Stadium in Rajkot. The fourth and fifth matches are scheduled to be played in Ranchi and Dharamshala. Shreyas Iyer will miss the last three matches of the series.

Virat Kohli has been not included in the final three matches against England due to personal reasons. Virat Kohli was also not available for the first two matches. Team India might make a few changes in their playing 11 for the third test match in Rajkot. In this article, we will take a look at the predicted playing 11 of the Indian team for 3rd Test against England in Rajkot.

Here’s the Predicted Playing XI of the Indian Team for the Third Test:

Yashasvi Jaiswal
Rohit Sharma (c)
Shubman Gill
Sarfaraz Khan
Rajat Patidar / KL Rahul
Axar Patel / Ravindra Jadeja
Dhruv Jurel (wk)
Ravichandran Ashwin
Kuldeep Yadav / Washington Sundar
Jasprit Bumrah (vc)
Mohammed Siraj

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Shubman Gill smashed a much-needed hundred in the 2nd innings of Vizag Test. KL Rahul is likely to be fit for the Rajkot Test. In case Rahul isn’t fit, debutant Rajat Patidar will likely to get another chance to prove him at this level. Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the series and it is much likely possible that Sarfaraz Khan will make his debut.

Ravindra Jadeja will go through some fitness tests and if he plays, he is likely to replace Axar Patel at No. 6. Kuldeep’s performance in the last Test and his different skills might be enough for him to play, but, if the pitch allows to play an extra batter, then Washington Sundar might replace him, only if Axar is not in the playing 11.

Wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat will be under immense pressure and it is possible that Dhruv Jurel will replace him. Mohammed Siraj is likely to make his comeback in the Indian playing XI replacing Mukesh Kumar. Mohammed Siraj will be playing alongside Jasprit Bumrah in the third test at Saurashtra Cricket Stadium in Rajkot.

India’s Squad for the Last Three Tests vs England

Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep

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