The 5th Test match of India tour of England will be played between ENG vs IND, The match will begin on 01 July 2022 to 05 July 2022 at 03:00 pm IST.
Team winner Prediction:
Key Points:
- England are coming off three back to back wins against a really strong side and will be brimming with confidence
- With KL Rahul unavailable, India’s batting looks a little inexperienced and unsettled, at least at the top
- India have been in England for just a few days now and might find it difficult to adapt to the conditions at Edgbaston right away
ENG vs IND Analysis:
Alright then! After a pause that lasted an eternity, we are finally back to complete what was proving to be an intriguing series of Test Cricket last year. The Test series between England and India last year came to an halt with Covid scares surrounding India’s camp. Although none of India’s players tested positive, the scare was enough to stop the series midway.
The fans were waiting eagerly for the series to resume and their wishes are finally materializing. This last remaining match of the series is important for multiple reasons and both sides would want to get a win here. While a draw would be sufficient for India to lift the trophy, they would want to register a win here, keeping the World Test Championship in mind. England, on the other hand, would need to win the match to level the series.
Match Details:
Date: July 01, 2022 (Friday)
Time: 03:00 PM (IST)
Venue: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham
Live Streaming: Sonyliv App
TV: Sony Sports Network
Pitch and Weather Conditions:
We’re likely to see some rain delays in the fifth Test, with showers expected over the first three days. The average temperature should be around 19 degrees celsius, although the general weather conditions throughout the match should be drier.
Team Preview:
England:
After a disappointing last summer, something had to give in English Cricket. They brought about some radical changes not only with respect to the team combinations but also with respect to the support staff. The Coach-Captain pair of Chris Silverwood and Joe Root has now been replaced by Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. The results up until now have just been brilliant and England would want to keep it that way.
This is certainly not the England that lost two matches in the series that is continuing from 2021. Only four players that played in that series will be featuring in this one and there’s a lot more changes than just the change in personnel. As seen in their performance against the Kiwis, this England side will come hard and mean business. They have changed massively over the last month and at a frantic pace.
England are coming into this match on the back of a 3-0 triumph against New Zealand, the World Champions. Even though the series was fought well and New Zealand had their chances, England always looked in front. The likes of Jonny Bairstow, Ollie Pope, and Joe Root were just brilliant right through the series. Their bowlers did exceptionally well with Matty Potts surprising one and all with his skills and abilities.
All in all, this is a remarkable turnaround that England have scripted and they would want that to continue. India are arguably just as skilled as the Kiwis but offer an altogether different sort of a challenge. It would be interesting to see the strategy that England adopts, but it is certainly going to be exciting. If England are able to pull off the performances similar to what they did against the Kiwis, they will be well in business.
Likely XI: Zak Crawley, Alex Lees, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, Craig Overton
Please check the team once when Playing XI Announced.
India:
Even though it all appears pretty much the same on-paper for India, a lot has changed for them. In 2021, the team was being led by Virat Kohli with coach Ravi Shastri and that pair is now replaced with Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid. Much to India’s concerns though, Rohit Sharma tested positive for Covid-19 and a decision regarding his availability will be taken only a day before the match.
Another reason for India to be concerned would be the absence of KL Rahul, who is the second-highest scorer in the series up until now. While Agarwal has been called in as replacement, he is likely to just warm the benches. Considering the performances in the only warm-up match that India played, we will see Shubhman Gill or Srikar Bharat or both open for India. Regardless, it is going to be a difficult task at hand to face an equipped new-ball bowling attack that England boasts of.
With Cheteshwar Pujara’s participation uncertain as well, India’s top-order looks relatively new. Having said that, Pujara scored heaps of runs in the County Championship, albeit against Division-2 teams, and India would not want his recent experience in English conditions go waste. It is the middle-order that India will want to come good. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, and Hanuma Vihari are as good as any. Kohli and Pant looked good in the warm-up game too and that should boost their confidence. India might decide to look at Shreyas Iyer as well, given how well he did in India, but that however, is unlikely.
On the bowling front, India not only have a settled attack, they also have an attack that can work regardless of the conditions. The likes of Mohammad Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammad Siraj complement each other beautifully. It would be interesting to see who the fourth bowler would be. Considering the ability with the bat he offers, Shardul Thakur is certainly ahead in the pecking order.
India were brilliant in the last series and it is difficult to imagine them continuing from where they left. As seen in the warm-up game as well, batting would be their primary concern. They do have the ability on paper but adapting to the conditions would be the key.
They have just been here for a few days, played just four days of cricket, and will need to be on their toes to get settled right from the word go in this upcoming match. Besides, they were coming off a long IPL season and getting right back into the Test match rhythm is not easy. If India can adapt not only to the conditions but also the format, they will certainly be a very difficult side to beat.
Likely XI: Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah (c)
Please check the team once when Playing XI Announced.
Squads:
England Squad:
Ben Stokes (c), James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Billings, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Foakes, Jack Leach, Alex Lees, Craig Overton, Jamie Overton, Matty Potts, Ollie Pope, Joe Root
India Squad:
Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Hanuma Vihari, Srikar Bharat, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Cheteshwar Pujara, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah (c), Prasidh Krishna
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