IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI Head-to-Head Stats, and Pitch Report for 1st Test

Sparks fly as India and England face off tomorrow in Hyderabad, kicking off a highly anticipated Test series. The air crackles with excitement, not just for the clash of cricketing titans, but for the new breeze blowing through England's camp. Dubbed "Bazball" by the media, their bold, attacking approach promises a thrilling spectacle.

Yet, England's path to glory is paved with the formidable legacy of India's home fortress. Unconquered for over a decade, the hosts stand resolute, their bowlers raring to defend their impregnable turf. The question hangs heavy: Can Ben Stokes and his men crack the code and topple the mighty Indians, or will they succumb to the relentless pressure of an undefeated dynasty?

IND vs ENG Match Details

Match: India vs England, 1st Test

Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Date: 25th January 2024

Time:  9:30 AM IST

Live Streaming Details: Sports 18 and Jio Cinema

Pitch Report

A surface tailor-made for spinners is on the cards, with significant turn and bounce expected as early as the first session on Day 1. As the match progresses, the cracks will widen, offering bowlers a lot of assistance for their varying grip and unpredictable deviations.

This rapid deterioration bodes well for the team that wins the toss and decides to bat first. Historical data underscores this advantage: the average fourth-innings score on this pitch barely touches 200, a testament to its transformation into a spin maestro's playground by the final day. Early runs, while the surface remains relatively fair, could be the key to victory.

Probable Playing XI   

India

Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, KS Bharat (wk), Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah Mohammed Siraj.

England (Confirmed)

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, Jack Leach.

Full Squads:

India 

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Srikar Bharat, Dhruv Jurel, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel

England

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes(c), Ben Foakes(w), Mark Wood, Ollie Robinson, Jack Leach, James Anderson, Daniel Lawrence, Gus Atkinson, Tom Hartley, Rehan Ahmed.

Dream11 Fantasy 

Head to Head

Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul 

Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Ben Stokes

All-rounder: Ravindra Jadeja, Joe Root, Ravichandran Ashwin (C), Axar Patel (VC)

Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mark Wood, Tom Hartley

Grand League

Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul 

Batters: Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Ollie Pope

All-rounder: Joe Root, Ravichandran Ashwin (C), Axar Patel (VC)

Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mark Wood, Jack Leach, Tom Hartley