Preview:
Rain played a spoilsport in the first Test match between England and India, which resulted in a draw. However, India exuded great character in the second Test match to secure a thrilling victory at Lord’s. The hosts were well in control of the game on all days. The Indian tail-enders and then the pace attack chimed in to seal the deal for India.
England’s batting line-up couldn’t extend their resistance for 60 overs on the final day as Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah struck with their flair. Heading into this encounter the hosts would be keen to punch above their weights and make a comeback in the series. Dawid Malan will make his comeback in the side, whereas Mark Wood has been ruled out of the 3rd Test owing to injury.
Match Details:
England vs India, 3rd Test
Venue: Headingley, Leeds
Date & Time: August 25th– 29th, at 3:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network
Pitch Report:
The surface of the Headingly is expected to be a balanced one. The batters will have an edge initially. Spinners might prove lethal on days 4 and 5.
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Probable Playing XIs for ENG vs IND:
England
Rory Burns, Haseeb Hameed, Dawid Malan, Joe Root (c), Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler (wk), Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Saqib Mahmood / Craig Overton, Ollie Edward Robinson, James Anderson
India
Rohit Sharma, Lokesh Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ishant Sharma / Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Top Picks for ENG vs IND 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Mohammed Siraj’s contributions have been crucial for India. In the second Test match, he picked up a total of eight wickets. He can be a good player to bank on.
Joe Root has been the stand-out player for the hosts. He has consistently scored for the side and would be keen to take the momentum further. In the first innings of the second Test match, he hit an unbeaten 180 and held the fort for the hosts.
KL Rahul has looked impressive with the willow in both the Test matches. The flying starts from him alongside Rohit Sharma are pivotal for the side. In the Lord’s Test, he scored an impressive century and would be determined to perform well in this game. He can be a good player to bank on.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ENG vs IND 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Lokesh Rahul (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj (vc), Ollie Edward Robinson
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ENG vs IND 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Jonny Bairstow, Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma (vc), Joe Root (c), Lokesh Rahul, Sam Curran, Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Lokesh Rahul and Joe Root
Vice-Captain Options: Mohammed Siraj and Rohit Sharma
