India's big test after loss at Rajkot  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions

• Tilak Varma has odds of 3.40 to be India's best batsman
• Jos Buttler has odds of 3.15 to be England's best batsman
• Arshdeep Singh has odds of 2.60 to be India's best bowler
• Jofra Archer has odds of 3.40 to be England's best bowler

MATCH PREVIEW    

The competition has heated up in the five-match T20i series. Hosts India took an early lead, winning the first two games. However, the English side made a strong comeback in the last game at Rajkot. The visitors registered a 26-run win, with their spinners causing havoc for the Indians. They will draw positives from the game, having gotten under the skin of the Indians, and shall aim for a series-levelling win here at Pune. The Indians have enjoyed an excellent record at home in the last two years and shall start this game with higher odds. They would look to avoid mistakes from the last game. We expect a good game, with both teams having reasons to be confident. 

India Preview    

Suryakumar Yadav will be upset with the loss in the last game. The hosts failed to build partnerships on a good batting surface and lost quick wickets, digging their graves. They have lost only two out of 16 games at home in the last 24 months. The team will start favourites on cricket betting sites, and Yadav would like his players to live up to the expectations in this game. 

Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson haven't done well in the last two games, and the team expects a better start from the pair. Suryakumar Yadav hasn't fired in the series and must do well in the middle order with Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya. The team has depth in the batting and expects the trio of Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel. 

Arshdeep Singh will likely come back on the side after missing the last game and shall look to strike early in the game with Hardik Pandya. Varun Chakravarthy bowled brilliantly in the last game, and the team expects a strong show from him and Ravi Bishnoi in the middle overs. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar will like bowling on this track and look to do well in this game. 

Expected Starting XI for India    

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Dhruv Jurel, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy

England Preview    

After two consecutive losses, Jos Buttler and his players found their mojo in the last game. It was a good show from the bowlers on an excellent batting surface. However, some top-order batsmen struggle, lowering the team's odds on cricket betting apps. Jos Buttler would look to lead from the front and get the best performance out of his players. 

Philip Salt is struggling, and the team expects him to do well at the top with Ben Duckett. Duckett will be confident after his good knock in the last game. The team will expect a good show from Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, and Liam Livingstone in the middle order. Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton are good hitters, and they strengthen this batting lineup. 

Jofra Archer is the key bowler for the side, and he will look to do well, sharing the new ball with Mark Wood. Adil Rashid troubled the Indians in the last game and will look to deliver a good show in the middle overs with Brydon Carse and Livingstone. Jamie Overton adds depth to the attack and must do well. 

Expected Starting XI for England    

Jos Buttler (c), Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith (wk), Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

TOSS: To Bowl First     

Most teams prefer to bowl first at this venue as the wicket is good for chasing scores. Fast bowlers do well on a fresh wicket, but bowling in the second half is difficult when the ball gathers moisture. The team winning the toss would look to bowl first in this game.    

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS     

We expect clear skies over Pune. The batting conditions on this flat surface will be excellent, and the fast outfield will also help them. Spinners enjoy a good record at this venue as the ball turns sharply. The side batting first will have a target score of 180 runs.  

OUR PREDICTION     

England has made a strong comeback after a good show in the last game. However, they have several problems up their sleeves, with the top order struggling with consistency. The team needs a good show from the Top 5 to win this game. The Indians have done well in recent matches and have a bowling attack suited for these conditions. According to our cricket betting tips, the Indians will have a slight edge.  

Our prediction is for India to win

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