Match Details
Date: February 23-27, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM IST
Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
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Preview
The thrilling five-match Test series between India and England reaches Ranchi for the fourth fixture. After two entertaining opening games with both teams registering wins, Rohit Sharma’s men showcased dominance at home with a landslide 434-run triumph in Rajkot. With the series poised at 2-1, cricket fans can expect some incredible cricketing action from Ranchi.
Team News
KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah have been dropped from the Indian squad for the fourth Test match in Ranchi. Bumrah was given rest for the upcoming fixture after three straight games. While KL Rahul’s injury struggles continued the middle-order batter is still out with his quadriceps strain.
Weather Report for February 23
Pitch Report
Analysis
Despite a rotating cast, Team India has continued extending their dominance at home with clinical performances in two out of the three games of this series. The Indian batting has struggled in the middle order but the openers and the lower-order batters have raised their levels to keep the team afloat amidst collapses. On the other hand, the bowling attack has been the deciding factor between the two teams with their skill, strategy and talent.
Speaking about the visitors, England has had moments of brilliance but lapse and poor decision-making have cost games in this tour. The Baz Ball batting approach has certainly made some impact in this series and has helped the team win the opening tour. But only the openers have seemingly been in form with the bat with others struggling to score consistent runs. Whereas the bowling has done a decent job despite its inexperience and ability.
Key Players
Author’s Picks
Probable XIs
India:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj
England:
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson
Fantasy Teams
Grand League
Head-To-Head
Best 14
Wicketkeepers: Dhruv Jurel
Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Sarfaraz Khan, Zak Crawley, Ben Stokes
All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Joe Root
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, James Anderson
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