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India
England
After a humbling defeat in the first Test match against England in Hyderabad, the think tanks must be forced to go back to the drawing board to draft a fresh new strategy for the Vizag Test.
India will miss the services of Virat Kohli in the upcoming Test as well which means the batting unit needs to put a lot more runs together. The Indian batters did a commendable job in the first innings but couldnβt replicate the same in the following innings.Β
The Indian top and middle order failed to hold their ground during the chase resulting in a stupendous bowling display from the visitors, especially debutant Tom Hartley who excelled with 7/62 at an impressive economy of 2.35. England rode high on Ollie Popeβs 196 to set a target worth defending, while India fell 28 runs short in the chase.
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The youngster has all the shots in his armory and even displayed his talent in the first Test with his 80 off 74.
The betting tip is...
Yashasvi Jaiswal will score a century in the second Test
66 %
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IndiaEnglandIndia openers carry the weight of expectations, with the onus on them to avoid the lapses witnessed in the first match. Shubman Gill is slated to bat at number three in the absence of Kohli.
As per the latest update Rahul and Jadeja are ruled out from the second TestββSarfaraz Khan received his maiden call-up along with all-rounder Washington Sundar and left-arm spinner Sourabh Kumar.Β
Iyer and Sundar become linchpins in the middle order, tasked with absorbing pressure to prevent undue strain on the lower middle order.Β
Srikar Bharat's consistent performance in the previous game makes him a key player for India. His form, both with the gloves and the bat will play a decisive role, contributing significantly to India's chances in the upcoming Test match in Vizag.
Weβre expecting Sarfaraz Khan to debut after scoring truckloads of runs in domestic cricket and more recently for India A.
Predicted Lineup: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan Washington Sundar, KS Bharat (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah
England enters the 2nd Test against India with a formidable and deep batting lineup, opting for three spinners alongside Root as the fourth. Mark Wood, the lone specialist seamer in the previous match, may retain his place, showcasing England's intent to maintain consistency in their approach.
Ollie Pope's remarkable 196 in the second innings of the first Test inflicted significant damage on the Indian bowlers. England will hope contributions come from other batters so they can solidify their position in the series.
Tom Hartley's dream debut may face competition, as news suggests the availability of Shoaib Bashir for the Vizag Test after receiving his Indian visa. This development introduces the potential for a change, with the decision likely to involve a choice between Anderson and Wood or Ahmed and Bashir in the playing XI.
We are predicting Shoaib Bashir to play over Rehan Ahmed after his visa clearance prevented him from featuring in the first match.
Predicted Lineup: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Shoaib Bashir, Mark Wood, Tom Hartley, Jack Leach
As of the current WTC points table, India dropped to the fifth position, while England has dropped a position even after a win, as West Indies after the latter's win at Gabba.
Team India, playing on their home turf, is a tough nut to crack. India is expected to display much more resilience and determination in the 2nd Test. It's crucial to remember that England, despite going 1-0 up in 2021, faced a formidable response from India in the remainder of the series.
Considering the competitive history between the two teams and their recent performances, our prediction leans towards an evenly contested match, resulting in a draw in the 2nd Test.Β
The additions to the Indian squad will make a difference. The second Test match will be won by India.
