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As the England tour of India reaches an interesting juncture, anticipation surges for the upcoming 3rd Test match at the esteemed Saurashtra Cricket Stadium in Rajkot. With the series delicately balanced at 1-1 after India's emphatic victory in the 2nd Test, the cricketing world awaits another thrilling encounter between these two red-ball cricket giants.
India's resounding success in the previous match showcased their formidable strength on home soil, led by the stellar performance of Jasprit Bumrah, who mesmerized with a remarkable 9-wicket haul, earning him the well-deserved title of player of the match. Yashasvi Jaiswal's remarkable double ton only makes him a more interesting prospect in the remainder of the series.
With a significant break of over a week, both teams have ample time to re-strategize and rejuvenate themselves for the remaining 3 matches of the 5-match Test series. The top bookmakers in India are offering great odds in this series.
Given the pitch conditions and Kohliβs return, India will take full advantage of their batting sideβs dominance at home.
The betting tip is...
India to score over 450 runs in first innings
IndiaEnglandAs the Indian team prepares for the crucial 3rd Test match, there could be some notable changes in the squad composition. One significant return expected is that of Virat Kohli, the Indian talisman, who was absent from the first two Test matches and is set to make his comeback for the remaining series.
However, there are concerns surrounding the fitness of Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami, with sources suggesting that they are unlikely to be fit for the remaining series. Despite this setback, India boasts considerable depth in their squad, minimizing the impact of potential absences.
In terms of the wicketkeeping department, KL Rahul and KS Bharat are expected to continue their roles for the remaining series. KL Rahul makes his comeback from his mild injury that ruled him out of the second match. Meanwhile, Rajat Patidar has been released from the squad, while Sarfaraz Khan remains in contention, adding further options to India's batting lineup.
Kohli comes in and we think Washington Sundar will be included in the lineup to cover Jadejaβs absence.
Predicted Lineup: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, R Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah
The England team, renowned for their resilience in red-ball cricket, enters the third Test with confidence, having performed admirably in the previous matches.
Of particular note is England's spin bowling prowess, with their spinners accounting for an impressive tally of 33 wickets in the first two Tests, surpassing their Indian counterparts by 10 wickets. We expect England to persist with a spin-heavy lineup, mirroring their strategy from the second match.
Tom Hartley emerges as a standout performer for England, ranking as the series' second-highest wicket-taker, trailing only behind Bumrah, with 14 wickets so far. Furthermore, the batting duo of Ollie Pope and Zak Crawley has been instrumental, accumulating 243 and 200 runs respectively, providing stability to England's batting order.
We donβt foresee any changes in the lineup.
Predicted Lineup: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Shoaib Bashir, James Anderson
Based on the statistics and performances thus far, Yashasvi Jaiswal's stellar form, with 321 runs at an average of 80.25, poses a significant threat to England's bowling attack. Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional 15-wicket haul in the last match signifies his prowess in creating pressure and taking crucial wickets.Β
Expectations are high for Joe Root, given his recent form with 839 runs at an average of 52.44 in his last ten matches, a triple-digit score is anticipated from him. Tom Hartley's adeptness on Indian pitches and his role as the series' second-highest wicket-taker make him crucial for England's bowling plans.
We are predicting a draw in the 3rd Test.
