IND vs ENG 5th Test Match which is the final match is set to take place at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. It is starting from Thursday, March 7 to 11, 2024 by 9:30 AM IST.
India is leading the series with 3-1. They won the fourth Test in Ranchi by five wickets. Even though India is leading the series, they still need to win this final test. That will determine their stand in the World Test Championship points.
England won the toss and decided to bat first
Ind vs Eng 5th test Tv telecast and live streaming
The IND vs ENG 5th Test match will be broadcast on Sports 18. You can stream the match live on JioCinema. So, tune in and enjoy this match.
Team News:
- India will miss the services of KL Rahul once again. That is because of the injury sustained during the first Test in Hyderabad.
- The return of Jasprit Bumrah adds strength to the Indian bowling attack.
- There is a problem in choosing between Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal for the vacant spot left by KL Rahul.
- England has brought back Mark Wood. He will partner with James Anderson in the pace attack.
- Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley are the two spinners included in the playing eleven for England.
Head-to-Head Stats:
- Matches: 135
- India Won: 34
- England Won: 51
- Draw: 50
Squads:
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Ravindra Jadeja, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Srikar Bharat, Devdutt Padikkal, Axar Patel, Mukesh Kumar
England: Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Tom Hartley, Ollie Robinson, Shoaib Bashir, James Anderson, Mark Wood, Daniel Lawrence, Gus Atkinson
Weather Conditions:
On Thursday, March 7, rain will fall in Dharamsala at 12:00 AM IST, which will be followed by thunderstorms from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
On Days 1 and 2, the temperature will be around 12–13 degrees Celsius, and on the next three days, it will be closer to 16–17 degrees Celsius. The final day may see rain again, with a 99 percent cloud cover forecasted on Monday, March 11.
Individual Milestones:
Ravichandran Ashwin of India will play his 100th Test and this will make him the 14th Indian player and third spinner to reach this level.
England’s Jonny Bairstow will be playing his 100th Test as well. It is very rare for players from opposing teams to reach the milestone on the same day.
Pitch Report:
The upcoming rain might make the pitch slow initially. In the first two days, the rain could assist the fast bowlers, especially when there’s cloud cover.
As the match goes on and the sun comes out, batting might become easier. Considering the weather impact, it could be a good idea to field first in the beginning, but batting first might be preferable in sunny conditions later on.