India vs England: Even though the Indian cricket team’s first 2 days of the first game ended decisively in their favour, they lost the match by a margin of 28 runs, which will make it more difficult for them to rally for the rest of the series. England is prepared to go all the way to the end, placing them in a strong position to take control of the Test series early on.
The 2nd Test match between India vs England will take place from February 2nd, 2024, at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.
Match Details to Note:
Match: India vs England , 2nd Test match
Date: February 2nd, 2024 (Friday)
Time: 09:30 AM IST
Venue: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.
India vs England
India (Match Odds- 1.50)
Preview
With 80s from Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja, the Indian batting lineup scored 436 runs in the first innings of their maiden Test match in Hyderabad. However, they were bowled out cheaply in the second innings, losing the match. Similar to the batsmen, the Indian bowlers were outstanding on the opening day, dismissing England for little under 246. However, the visitors responded with a strong second innings total to level the game.
KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja sustained injuries during the first Test in Hyderabad, making them ineligible for the second Test in Visakhapatnam. As a result, Rajat Patidar, Washington Sundar, and Saurabh Kumar were added to the Indian squad.
Full Squad:
Players to watch out for in:
Yashasvi Jaiswal
In the first innings he scored 80 and just missed the century. But in the 2nd innings he underperformed, he needs to step up in the 2nd game. Fans will be looking forward for him.
R Ashwin
When India plays England at home, they heavily rely on their spin department. R Ashwin will be the main spinner. Though his mistake was costly for the Indian team, there is still plenty of matches to cover it.
Possible Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Rajat Patidar, Axar Patel, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
England (Match Odds- 3.15)
Preview
Following a dismal opening two days in Hyderabad for the first Test, England produced an incredible recovery, spearheaded by Ollie Pope’s 196 in the second innings, which set up a 231-run target for the opposition after they had given up a 190-run advantage. The English bowlers had an innings to forget in the first innings, but they turned the tables on India by dismissing them for 212 to win the Test, with Tom Hartley, making his debut, taking seven wickets.
On Day 2 of the first Test, Jack Leach had a knee injury. Despite playing the full Test, the England spinner will be evaluated prior to being confirmed for the second Test.
Full Squad:
Players to watch out for in:
Ollie Pope
England produced an incredible recovery, spearheaded by Ollie Pope’s 196 in the second innings, which set up a 231-run target for the opposition after they had given up a 190-run advantage.
Tom Hartley
The English bowlers had an innings to forget in the first innings, but they turned the tables on India by dismissing them for 212 to win the Test, with Tom Hartley, making his debut, taking seven wickets.
Possible Playing XI:
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Ben Foakes, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, Jack Leach.
India vs England Head-To-Head:
India and England, the two dominant teams in cricket, have played 132 Test matches. England has won 51 of these matches. India, in contrast, has won 31 games, 50 games ended in a draw.
India vs England Toss Prediction:
The Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Vizag has often benefited chasing teams with its fantastic batting-friendly surfaces. The first team to bat can score up to 350 plus in the first innings. Therefore, the team who wins the toss will likely to choose bat first.
India vs England Pitch Report:
You should anticipate a dry pitch with some grass on it now that winter has arrived. But with Ollie Robinson and James Anderson poised to make a runback, India will undoubtedly not want to take a chance by playing on a seam-friendly ground. The remaining grass on the field will be heavily rolled over, possibly resulting in cracks appearing.
India vs England Match Report:
India will need to rapidly address their issues in both the batting and bowling departments if they are to challenge the incredibly talented England cricket squad following a shocking loss in the opening Test match. England must play at their best against the Indians since they have the ability to mount valiant rallies in the longest format following crushing losses in the recent past.
India is the clear to win the India vs Australia match at the odds of 1.50.
India vs England Most Recommended Player for Bet:
In the first innings he scored 80 and just missed the century. But in the 2nd innings he underperformed, he needs to step up in the 2nd game. Fans will be looking forward for him in India vs Australia.
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