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India and England are all set to lock horns with each other in the riveting fifth and final showdown of their five-game Test series at the enchanting HPCA stadium in Dharamsala starting March 7. Despite India securing an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series, the upcoming match remains significant for both teams, offering valuable World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points.
Beyond the numerical standings, the contest carries a sense of pride for England as they strive to conclude the tour on a positive note, aiming to overcome the setbacks of previous defeats. Conversely, India is determined to uphold their supremacy on home soil, further solidifying their dominance in the cricketing arena.
England tour of India 2024, 5th Test:
- Date and Time: March 7; 04:00 am GMT | 09:30 am IST
- Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
HPCA Stadium Complex Pitch Report
Nestled in the breathtaking locale of Dharamsala, the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium is renowned for its bowler-friendly conditions, characterized by seam and swing movement. However, as the game progresses and the pitch ages, spin is expected to become a significant factor. Batters, though, can still amass substantial runs by displaying patience and adaptability, mastering the transition from the early challenges posed by seam and swing.
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes, Dhruv Jurel
- Batters: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal
- All-rounders: Ravichandran Ashwin, Joe Root, Ravindra Jadeja
- Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, James Anderson
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Ravindra Jadeja (c), Joe Root (vc)
Choice 2: Jasprit Bumrah (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal (vc)
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IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Shubman Gill, Ben Stokes, Sarfaraz Khan, Zak Crawley
IND vs ENG Dream11 Team for today’s match (March 7, 4:00 am GMT):
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Squads:
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Ravindra Jadeja, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Srikar Bharat, Devdutt Padikkal, Axar Patel, Mukesh Kumar
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, Shoaib Bashir, James Anderson, Ollie Robinson, Daniel Lawrence, Gus Atkinson