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India and England are set to lock horns in the fourth Test of their five-match series, slated to take place at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala starting from March 7. The upcoming match holds significant importance for Ben Stokes & Co. as they have already conceded the series. However, a win in Dharamsala could allow England to gather crucial points in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC).
In the previous Test held at Ranchi’s JSCA International Complex, the Indian team led by Rohit Sharma clinched victory by 5 wickets. They will be keen to maintain their dominance over the English side in home conditions.
Test Stats and Records at HPCA Stadium:
- Total matches: 1
- Matches won batting first: 1
- Average 1st inns scores: 300
- Average 2nd inns scores: 332
- Average 3rd inns scores: 137
- Average 4th inns scores: 106
- Highest total recorded: 332/10 (118.1 Overs) by India vs Australia
- Lowest total recorded: 137/10 (53.5 Overs) by South Africa vs India
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HPCA Stadium Pitch Report:
The surface at the HPCA Stadium is known to favour batters while also offering decent bounce and carry, providing assistance to fast bowlers. In the only Test held at this venue, India emerged victorious against Australia while batting second, with both spin and pace bowlers playing significant roles over the course of the match.
Dharamsala Weather forecast
The weather forecast from Thursday (March 7) to Monday (March 11) anticipates continued cold conditions throughout the period, with temperatures ranging between 15 to 12°C. Additionally, there is a chance of rainfall on the fifth day (March 11), which could potentially disrupt play if the match extends to that day.
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India vs England, 5th Test: Playing XIs
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes, Tom Hartley, James Anderson, Shoaib Bashir, Mark Wood
