IND vs ENG Match Prediction & Analysis|Today Mahadev Book Match Prediction
|Today Mahadev Book Match Prediction England faced a 15-run loss in a thrilling fourth T20, allowing India to secure an unbeatable 3-1 series lead. The focus now shifts to the fifth and final T20I at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. India will look to seal a 4-1 victory, while England will be eager to avoid a whitewash and salvage some pride. Wankhede is known for its run-friendly surface, making batting a key factor. The team that handles the bat better will likely emerge victorious.
TEAMS PREVIEW|Today Mahadev Book Match Prediction
India Preview
India clinched a 15-run victory over England in the fourth T20I after turning things around in both innings. Sent in to bat on a batting-friendly pitch in Pune, India found themselves in early trouble at 12-3 within the first two overs. However, counter-attacking efforts from Shivam Dube (53 off 34) and Hardik Pandya (53 off 30) helped them post 181-9. The bowlers then delivered under pressure to secure the win, giving India a 3-1 lead in the series.
One of India’s strengths in this format is their depth in batting, allowing them to play an aggressive brand of cricket without relying on a single player. Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma have been in excellent form at the top, and both are expected to make an impact on this flat surface.
Suryakumar Yadav has not been at his best in this series, but given his track record in T20 cricket, playing at his home ground might be the boost he needs. India also has a strong middle and lower order with Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Rinku Singh, all capable of making quick contributions.
On the bowling front, Mohammad Shami could get another opportunity in place of Arshdeep Singh for the final T20I. There’s also a possibility that Axar Patel will make way for Harshit Rana, who came in as a concussion substitute for Dube in the last match and impressed with figures of 3-33 in his debut game. If Dube remains unavailable, Ramandeep Singh is expected to step in.
Spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi have troubled England’s batters consistently through the series, and they will be key once again in controlling the middle overs.
Key Players: Varun Chakravarthy, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma
India Predicted Playing XI:
Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube/ Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel/ Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh Mohammad Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy
England Preview|Today Mahadev Book Match Prediction
England let a golden opportunity slip away in the fourth T20I. They had the home side on the ropes at 12-3 but allowed them to recover and post 181. During the chase, England got off to a flying start at 62-0 within six overs, only to lose momentum with reckless batting. The middle order will need to tighten up if they want to finish the series on a high.
Despite the collapse, England’s batting lineup has plenty of firepower. Philip Salt has had a tough series, but he’s due for a turnaround. Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler, and Harry Brook have all had promising moments, and this surface should complement their style. Liam Livingstone is another name to watch, as his ability to clear the ropes makes him a serious threat, particularly against India’s spinners.
England’s bowlers have delivered strong performances throughout the series. Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood, and Jamie Overton have used pace and bounce effectively to put India’s batters under pressure. However, the biggest challenge for India has been England’s leg-spinner, who has taken four wickets while maintaining an economy of 6.50. Handling him in the middle overs will be key for the hosts if they want to avoid another batting collapse.
Key Players: Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid
England Predicted Playing XI:|Today Mahadev Book Match Prediction
Philip Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse/ Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
Weather Conditions|Today Mahadev Book Match Prediction
Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is renowned for its lively, batting-friendly pitch that offers a true bounce and consistency. The surface generally supports fast bowlers early on, providing some initial movement but eventually flattens out, allowing batsmen to dominate. The outfield is swift, supporting big shots and run-chasing. Expect plenty of runs and a few wickets for the quicks.
The weather in Mumbai will be partly cloudy but pleasant with no forecast of rain.
IND vs ENG Pitch Report|Today Mahadev Book Match Prediction
The average score batting first at the Wankhede Stadium is 191, which shows how remarkably good this venue is for batting. The highest total posted here is India’s 240-3 versus West Indies back in 2019, a game they won by 67 runs.
Toss: To Bowl
The chasing side has won five of the eight T20Is played at the Wankhede Stadium. We reckon both teams will prefer to field first here as the night dew will help the chasing team.
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