England vs India – 1st Test Match Preview and Prediction

The shortest forms of the game will take a back seat for the first time in a long time as England and India prepare for the much-anticipated test series. With the ICC T20 World Cup drawing closer with each passing match, much was expected of little importance for Test Cricket from countries throughout the world. However, both England and India are fielding full-strength squads in this series, and a cracker of a series is on the cards.

The last time these two sides played the longest version of the game was only a few months ago in India, in a series that India won from start to finish. The first test match of the series is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground in Nottingham. Both teams have had their fair share of issues and would be eager to go to the top right away. A fantastic match is undoubtedly in the cards.

Match Details to Note

Match: England vs India, 1st Test

Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham

Date: August 4th to August 8th

Time: 3:30 PM IST, 11:00 AM Local Time

England vs India Team Previews

England

Team England may not have been at their best in recent years, but they still have a dangerous team capable of defeating even the greatest, especially at home. They were awful against India in the series that took place in India, but there are only a few sides that can beat them in England.

England was far from full strength in their most recent series, which was against New Zealand. Apart from Ben Stokes, England’s core pool of players has virtually everyone available. Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, and Jonny Bairstow have all returned to the starting eleven.

Apart from its veteran players, England has a well-balanced batting lineup that includes Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, and Rory Burns. Regardless of the batting strength present in the lower middle order, England’s fate in this match will be determined by Joe Root. Aside from him, a lot will rely on how Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, and Jos Buttler perform.

England lacks the services of Jofra Archer in the bowling department, but they still boast one of the most dangerous bowling assaults in the world. England has no shortage of experience, with the availability of the never-aging James Anderson and Stuart Broad. England’s spin-bowling options are lacking, despite their expertise in the speed area.

Despite their problems, England appears to have a balanced team. Taking on an experienced Indian squad will be a test that will not be easy. If England’s top-order performs well, India will have their job cut out for them.

England Test Squad

Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley, Zak Crawley, Joe Root ©, Jonny Bairstow, Daniel Lawrence, Jos Buttler (w), Ollie Robinson, Mark Wood, Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Craig Overton, Sam Curran, Jack Leach, Dominic Bess, Ollie Pope, Haseeb Hameed

India

The shortest forms of the game will take a back seat for the first time in a long time as England and India prepare for the much-anticipated test series. With the ICC T20 World Cup drawing closer with each passing match, much was expected of little importance for Test Cricket from countries throughout the world. However, both England and India are fielding full-strength squads in this series, and a cracker of a series is on the cards.

The last time these two sides played the longest version of the game was only a few months ago in India, in a series that India won from start to finish. The first test match of the series is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground in Nottingham. Both teams have had their fair share of issues and would be eager to go to the top right away. A fantastic match is undoubtedly in the cards.

India Test Squad

Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli ©, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant  (w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Axar Patel, Wriddhiman Saha, Umesh Yadav, Hanuma Vihari, Abhimanyu Easwaran

England vs India Weather Report

The weather prediction for Nottingham for the first Test looks gloomy. All five days of the game have at least a 50% probability of precipitation; with the proportion climbing to 70% on the opening day. On all four days of the game, the humidity is expected to be between 70 and 75 percent; with winds ranging from 11 to 21 kilometers per hour. Rain delays are anticipated to occur in large numbers. During the game, the temperature is anticipated to be no lower than 12°C and no higher than 20°C.

England vs India Pitch Report

The Trent Bridge presents a neutral wicket where both departments are anticipated to benefit from the surface. Spinners have a chance to be lethal in the latter two days; while pacers get some support in the early stages.

Interesting Facts to Know

• India hasn’t had a 100-plus opening combination outside of Asia since 2011; and they’ll have a new opening duo for the first Test.

• Root hasn’t made fifty in his previous 11 innings, the longest such span in his Test career; after opening 2021 with scores of 228, 186, and 218, respectively.

• In the 2018 series, India’s Nos. 8-11 averaged 11, whereas England’s Nos. 8-11 averaged 21.95, a significant difference in the series result.

• In the 2018 series, Kohli lost all five tosses.

England vs India Match Prediction

Both England and India are coming off crushing defeats at the hands of New Zealand; and will be eager to regain momentum in the longest version of the game. An injury to India’s seasoned all-rounder has brought things back into balance; just when things appeared to be getting out of hand. Given that India has been existing for a long time, it should not be affected by any situations. Furthermore, they have a much more settled side, which will make a significant difference. Taking this and other variables into account, India is better positioned to win this next match.