In a cricket match, the toss plays a vital role as it helps in deciding how the teams will proceed in the game. The captain winning the toss has an advantage of deciding whether he wants his team to bat first or bowl first, according to the nature of the pitch, weather forecast and other relevant factors. 

Although, both teams have an equal probability of winning the toss. The toss also becomes crucial in a big cricketing event such as the final of a championship, where the team winning the toss, can decide how they want to proceed in the game. 

3rd Test: Pakistan vs England Toss prediction 

After losing the first Test, Pakistan made a great comeback by winning the second Test against England by 152 runs in Multan. Now both teams will head to the decider that will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from October 24 to 28. Here’s the Stake Toss prediction for Pakistan vs England 3rd Test. 

Last Five Toss Result 

Pakistan 

England

Squads

Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (c), Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Aamer Jamal, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Zahid Mahmood, Mohammad Huraira, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Ali, Haseebullah Khan, Mir Hamza

England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Matthew Potts, Brydon Carse, Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Olly Stone, Jordan Cox, Rehan Ahmed

2nd Test: India vs New Zealand Toss prediction

New Zealand stunned India with a 8-wicket win in the first Test in Bengaluru. Now, the visitors will be looking to continue their form in the second Test and end up winning the Test series in India for the first time. The second Test will be played at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune from October 24 to 28. Here’s the Stake toss prediction for India vs New Zealand 2nd Test. 

Last Five Toss Result 

India

Tosses Won	2
Tosses Lost	3

New Zealand 

Tosses Won	0
Tosses Lost	5

Squads

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Washington Sundar

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell (wk), Ajaz Patel, Ben Sears, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, William O'Rourke

2nd ODI: Sri Lanka vs West Indies Toss prediction 

After winning the T20I series, Sri Lanka also had a strong start in the ODI series against West Indies with a convincing 5-wicket win in the 1st ODI. Now, the hosts will be looking to clinch the series by winning the second ODI which will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on October 23. Here’s the Stake Toss prediction for Sri Lanka vs West Indies 2nd ODI.

Last Five Toss Result 

Sri Lanka 

Tosses Won	4
Tosses Lost	1

West Indies

Tosses Won	3
Tosses Lost	2

Squads

Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (captain), Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wicket-keeper), Nishan Madushka (wicketkeeper), Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohamed Shiraz

West Indies: Shai Hope (captain/wicketkeeper), Alzarri Joseph (vice-captain), Jewel Andrew (wicketkeeper), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh Jr

Toss Prediction: FAQs

Q1: What is toss and its rule?

A toss is a crucial part of a cricket match that decides which team will come out to bat first and which team will take on the field. The toss should take place 15-30 minutes before the scheduled time for the start of the play. 

Q2: Can toss be fixed?

The toss cannot be fixed in a cricket match as it takes place in the presence of a match official, captains of both teams and a commentator/presenter. One of the captains is supposed to toss the coin and the other captain makes a call for Heads or Tails.

Q3: How does Cricket Toss Prediction work?

There are various factors that come in play while making toss predictions in a cricket match:
. Head-to-Head between both teams.
. Stats and Records of the ground where the match is being played. 
. Records of both teams on that ground.
. Recent form of key players from both the teams 
. Past records of players against the opposite team.

Q4: Who spins the toss in cricket?

One of the two captains is supposed to spin the coin for a toss, while the other captain makes the call for heads or tails. Mostly, captain of the home team tosses the coin while the visiting captain gets the liberty to take a call. However, in neutral venues, the umpire and a match referee randomly decides who will spin the coin. 

Q5: Which coin is used for the toss?

Mostly, the coin of home team’s currency is used for toss. However, during big events like the Cricket World Cup, a special coin is used for the toss. 

Q6: What is match prediction?

A match prediction is made by analysing past stats, recent form of both teams, pitch conditions and weather forecast. By analysing all these things, we get an idea of which team will be having an upper hand and what could be a winning total, looking at the pitch report.