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India and England are poised to face off in the fourth Test of their five-match series, scheduled to be held at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi from February 22 onwards. The upcoming match carries considerable weight for Ben Stokes & Co. as they trail 1-2 in the ongoing series.
In the previous Test, India registered their most significant triumph in red-ball cricket after defeating England by 434 runs at Rajkot’s Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
Test Stats and Records at JSCA International Stadium Complex:
- Total matches: 2
- Matches won batting first: 1
- Average 1st inns scores: 474
- Average 2nd inns scores: 382
- Average 3rd inns scores: 168
- Average 4th inns scores: 172
- Highest total recorded: 603/9 (210 Overs) by India vs Australia
- Lowest total recorded: 133/10 (48 Overs) by South Africa vs India
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JSCA International Stadium Complex Pitch Report:
The JSCA Stadium pitch has been favourable to batters in the first two days, yet tends to offer assistance to spinners as the match progresses. Meanwhile, the last Test at this venue, played in 2019, witnessed some success for the fast bowlers.
Although pacers may find some support early in the game, another turning pitch is anticipated for the upcoming Test between India and England. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are set to be joined by Kuldeep Yadav, providing additional spin bowling option.
Ranchi Weather forecast
The weather outlook for Friday (February 23) to Tuesday (February 27) predicts warm conditions persisting from the first to the fourth day, with temperatures reaching highs of 27-30°C. However, there is a possibility of rain on the fifth day (February 27), posing a potential interruption to play if the match extends to the final day.
India vs England, 4th Test: Playing XIs
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes, Tom Hartley, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson, Shoaib Bashir
