India's aim to grab the series in the 4th Test
| Date | February 23-27, 2024 |
| Time | 9:30 AM IST |
| Venue | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi |
| Format | Test Match |
| Series | England tour of India, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal share odds of 4.10 to be India's best batsman.
- Joe Root has odds of 3.85 to be England's best batsman
- Jasprit Bumrah has odds of 3.35 to be India’s best batsman
- Tom Hartley has odds of 3.20 to be England's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
Indians are on a roll with a massive 434-run win against England in the 3rd Test Match of the 5-match series. The hosts have taken a 2-1 lead and shall aim to grab the series in the upcoming game in Ranchi. The Indians have odds on their side after putting up great performances in the last two matches where they have dominated the visitors. The English side has fallen behind in the race on cricket betting apps after a promising start that saw them win the first match. They must win this game to keep their hopes alive in the series, and it will be interesting to see how the side performs in this game. They must get their acts together and play sensibly with the bat to win.
India Preview
Rohit Sharma will be elated with his side's performance in the last game. They demoralized the English players with an amazing batting and bowling display. Having already taken a lead in the series, Sharma would like to go for the kill in the 4th game. Key players in the team are enjoying good form, making them favorites on cricket betting sites.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is in phenomenal form, with 545 runs in three games. He will look to deliver a good start with skipper Rohit Sharma. Shubman Gill has done well and will look to add runs in the middle order with Devdutt Padikkal and Sarfaraz Ahmed. Ravindra Jadeja scored a hundred in the last game, strengthening the batting with Dhruv Jurel and Ravichandran Ashwin.
The bowling attack has done well in all the games. With Jasprit Bumrah being rested, the side will expect a good show with the new ball from Mohammed Siraj and Mukesh Kumar. The spin trio of Ashwin, Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav have troubled the Englishmen, and the side will expect a good show from them in this game.
Expected Starting XI for India
Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Mohammed Siraj
England Preview
Ben Stokes' side has its backs against the wall after the massive loss in Rajkot. Experts have questioned their approach to the game as they have tried to play aggressively even when the situation demands caution. The Indians will come hard at them after taking the lead, and the side must change its approach to have a chance in this contest.
The side will expect a good start from Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. The pair has done well at the top. Ollie Pope has been in good form at No. 3, but he will need support from Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow, whose lack of form has hurt the side. Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes will look to add runs in the lower middle order as they will face a strong bowling attack.
The bowling attack was taken to the cleaners in the last game, and the side will need a good show from Mark Wood and James Anderson with the new ball. The side will need to bring back Shoaib Bashir, and he must do well with Rehan Ahmed and use the conditions well. Joe Root would look to do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for England
Ben Stokes (c), Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Shoaib Bashir, James Anderson
TOSS: To Bat First
It is a typical Indian wicket, which will be best to bat on in the first two days and create problems for the batsmen in the last two days. The side winning the toss would like to take advantage of the conditions by batting first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect clear skies and warm conditions during the game. The wicket will be slow, where spinners can create doubts for the batsmen. The side batting first will aim for a big score in the first innings to be in the driver’s seat.
OUR PREDICTION
England is under pressure and suffered one of the biggest losses in recent memory. Their approach with the bat has backfired, and the side will need to bat well and expect a better show from the middle order. The Indians are on top of their game and have the top order in good form. With home advantage on their side, the Indian team will start favorites in this game.
Our Prediction is for India to win
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