The cricketing world is abuzz with excitement as the highly-anticipated first Test between India and England is poised to kick off on January 25 at the iconic Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
As the two cricketing giants prepare to lock horns, the historical statistics add an extra layer of anticipation to the upcoming clash. In the 131 Tests that have seen these teams face off, England hold a slight edge with 50 victories, while India trails with 31 wins. The remaining 50 encounters have concluded with a draw, highlighting the closely contested nature of their cricketing battles.
However, England’s track record in India has not been as stellar, particularly in recent years. The last time England claimed a series victory on Indian soil was during the 2012-13 season. Since then, India have proven to be a formidable force at home. England last toured India in 2020-21, where India emerged triumphant with a convincing 3-1 scoreline.
England tour of India 2024, 1st Test:
Date and Time: January 25; 04:00 am GMT | 09:30 am IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is known to favor spinners and is regarded as a haven for spin bowling. Fans may expect the tweakers from both sides to exploit the conditions from the word go. Considering the nature of the conditions in Hyderabad, the team winning the toss may contemplate opting to bat first.
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Ben Foakes
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Joe Root, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Jack Leach
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Joe Root (vc)
Choice 2: Rohit Sharma (c), Ben Stokes (vc)
Also READ: IND vs ENG 2024, 1st Test – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report, Hyderabad Weather Forecast, Test Stats & Records | India vs England
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj, Ben Duckett, Rehan Ahmed
IND vs ENG Dream11 Team for today’s match (Jan 25, 4:00 am GMT):
(Screengrab: Dream11)
Squads:
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Srikar Bharat (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Mark Wood, Ollie Robinson, Jack Leach, James Anderson, Daniel Lawrence, Gus Atkinson, Tom Hartley, Rehan Ahmed
Also READ: IND vs ENG 2024 – Stats and records of India and England against each other in Test cricket
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