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India and England are preparing for a highly anticipated clash in the second Test at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, following a tightly contested series opener.
In the inaugural Test in Hyderabad, England secured a memorable win after a closely fought battle. Now, as they approach the second Test, the visiting team is focused on sustaining their winning streak and securing another victory on Indian soil. Meanwhile, the home team, India, are resolute in their determination to reverse their fortunes following their defeat in the opening Test.
India vs England: Head to head record in Tests
In the history of Test matches between India and England, out of 132 contests, India have secured victories in 31 matches, while England have emerged triumphant in 51 encounters. The remaining 50 matches have concluded in draws.
Test Stats and Records at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium:
- Total matches: 2
- Matches won batting first: 2
- Matches won bowling first: 0
- Average 1st inns scores: 478
- Average 2nd inns scores: 343
- Average 3rd inns scores: 263
- Average 4th inns scores: 174
- Highest total recorded: 502/7 (136 Ov) by India vs South Africa
- Lowest total recorded: 158/10 (97.3 Ov) by England vs India
Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
Historically, this venue has gained acclaim for its pitches conducive to batting, promoting smooth stroke execution and consistent bounce for batters. Nonetheless, there has been a discernible shift towards spinners leaving their mark in recent encounters. It is expected that spinners will encounter favorable conditions yet again in the forthcoming match.
Visakhapatnam Weather forecast
The weather forecast for Visakhapatnam predicts cloudy conditions for the initial two days with no rainfall anticipated. The subsequent three days are expected to remain clear with continued sunshine. Temperatures are forecasted to range around 30 degrees Celsius initially, with a gradual rise to 33 degrees Celsius by the fourth and fifth days.
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India vs England, 2nd Test: Playing XIs
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (wk), Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, James Anderson, Shoaib Bashir
