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Match Details
Date: February 23, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM IST
Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
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Match Preview:
After two entertaining opening Tests, India routed the visiting England by registering a massive 434-run win in Rajkot. The victory saw Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan score big runs while Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with the ball. But the biggest star for India was, hometown hero, Ravindra Jadeja as he scored a century and picked up seven wickets.
Pitch Report:
JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi has produced batting-friendly tracks with an average score of 474 runs across Tests. The batters can score many runs here thanks to the pitch's nature over the first two days. The fast bowlers can find it difficult to make a massive impact but spinners can create a lot of chances as the match progresses into its later days.
Team Analysis:
India
The Indian team put in a near-perfect performance to seal their biggest Test win by margin runs in Rajkot. Experienced players like Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja while the young core of the side showcased grit and their world-class talent to rattle England. But ahead of the fourth Test, the BCCI confirmed fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be rested while KL Rahul has been ruled out due to his injury.
SportsTiger Playing XI of India
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj
England
The Ben Stokes-led England were completely dominated in the third match of the series despite the Three Lions creating scenarios which could have changed the complexion of the result. The batting hasn’t found consistent runs with Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root struggling to score any runs. Whereas their bowling with a young spin trio has been caught out by their inexperience, whereas the pace duo James Anderson and Mark Wood managed to hold their end up.
SportsTiger Playing XI of England
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson
Match Prediction:
Conclusion:
India has a better chance to win this fixture and defeat England to take a 3-1 lead in the five-match series.
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