- India will take on England in the highly-anticipated five-match Test series.
- Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium will host the opening game.
The cricketing world is abuzz as Team India prepare to face England in a gripping five-match Test series set to kick off on January 25 at the iconic Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
After the inaugural Test in Hyderabad, the action will shift to Visakhapatnam for the second Test, followed by clashes in Rajkot, Ranchi, and culminating in Dharamsala. Cricket enthusiasts can expect high-intensity battles at each venue as two cricketing powerhouses lock horns.
India look to extend dominance, England aiming for redemption
The last encounter between these two teams on Indian soil saw India emerge victorious with a 3-1 scoreline during the 2020-21 series. However, England will be seeking redemption, with their last Test series win in India dating back to the 2012-13 season.
Rohit Sharma leads a star-studded Indian side
Rohit Sharma continues to captain the Indian side, showcasing a blend of young talent and seasoned campaigners. The absence of Virat Kohli for the first two Tests, citing personal reasons, will be felt, but India remains firm favorites with a squad boasting several match-winners.
Ben Stokes to captain determined English squad
Ben Stokes will lead the English side, determined to reverse the fortunes of the 2020-21 series. England’s talented lineup, eager to replicate the 2012-13 triumph under Alaister Cook, promises an intense battle against the formidable Indian side.
The rivalry
The historic Test cricket rivalry between India and England has played out over 131 matches, crafting a narrative filled with memorable moments. India has emerged victorious in 31 matches, while England has clinched triumph in 50 games. The remaining 50 encounters have culminated in draws, contributing to the intricate and longstanding history of their clashes on the cricketing stage.
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India’s Test stats and records against England:
- Highest Test total for India against England: 759/7d, 2016 Chennai
- Lowest Test total for India against England: 42, 1974 Lords
- Most runs for India against England: Sachin Tendulkar (2535)
- Highest individual score for India against England: Karun Nair (303*)
- Most wickets for India against England: Bhagwath Chandrasekhar (95)
- Best bowling figures for India against England: Vinoo Mankad (12/108), Chennai 1952
- Most hundreds for India against England: Rahul Dravid (7)
England’s Test stats and records against India:
- Highest Test total for England against India: 710/7d, 2011 Birmingham
- Lowest Test total for England against India: 81, 2021 Ahmedabad
- Most runs for England against India: Joe Root (2526)
- Highest individual score for England against India: Graham Gooch (333)
- Most wickets for England against India: James Anderson (139)
- Best bowling figures for England against India: Ian Botham (13/106), Wankhede 1980
- Most hundreds for England against India: Joe Root (9)