The 29th game at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, India vs England (IND vs ENG) have been scheduled at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Sunday (October 29). It will be another day/night encounter.
Defending champions England are completely stuck in this tournament as they are slowly moving out of contention for the top four spots for the Semi-Finals. Apart from beating Bangladesh by 137 runs, England badly suffered losses against New Zealand (by 9 wickets), Afghanistan (by 69 runs), South Africa (by 229 runs) and Sri Lanka (by 8 wickets).
On the other hand, the hosts India are flying in this competition as the Men in Blue is the only side in this tournament that is still unbeaten. India won all the five matches in this competition. Starting this tournament by beating Australia by 6 wickets, they beat Afghanistan (by 8 wickets), Pakistan (by 7 wickets), Bangladesh (by 7 wickets) and New Zealand (by 4 wickets).
However, India haven’t been tested in defending a total in this tournament yet.
IND vs ENG Match Overview
Tournament: ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023
Format: ODI
Tournament Stage: League
Match: India vs England (IND vs ENG)
Tournament Match No: 29
Match Date: October 29, 2023 (Sunday)
Official Starting Time: 14:00 IST
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Live Broadcasting and Streaming (only in India): Star Sports network, Disney+Hotstar, DD Sports HD (DD Free Dish)
IND vs ENG Head-To-Head in ODI World Cup
Details | Matches | IND Won | ENG Won | Tied | No Result |
Overall ODI | 106 | 57 | 44 | 2 | 3 |
In the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
In the last 5 ODIs | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
In India | 51 | 33 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
At Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | — | — | — | — | — |
In details: India vs England head to head record in ODI World Cup
IND vs ENG Weather Forecast
According to weather.com, there is no rain threat for this upcoming crucial day/night ODI match. The game-time temperature can be about 31°C-22°C.
IND vs ENG Pitch Report
It will be the fourth game and third day/night match at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. In two day/night matches at this venue during this tournament, South Africa comfortably defended 311 runs against Australia, and Australia easily chased 210 runs target against Sri Lanka.
At this ODI venue, while the pacers start well with the new balls, the spinners become more effective with older balls.
ODI since 2020: Thrice, all during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023
Average innings score (last 3 ODIs): 239.50
Average 1st batting score (last 3 ODIs): 260.67
Highest ODI total (last 3 ODIs): 311/7 by South Africa (vs Australia on October 12, 2023)
Lowest ODI total (last 3 ODIs): 177 by Australia (vs South Africa on October 12, 2023)
Last 3 ODIs results scenario (latest to oldest): 5 wickets, 5 wickets, 134 runs
Toss prediction: Win the toss and bat first
IND vs ENG World Cup 2023 Injury/Unavailability Reports (among active players)
India: Hardik Pandya (left ankle injury)
England: No fresh report
IND vs ENG Predicted Playing XIs
India: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav/Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami
England: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Harry Brook/Liam Livingstone, Jos Buttler (C/wk), Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, David Willey, Chris Woakes/Sam Curran, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid.
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today: Team Suggestion 1
Wicketkeeper(s): L Rahul
Batters: R Sharma, V Kohli (C), J Root, D Malan
All-rounder(s): R Jadeja (vc), D Willey
Bowlers: A Rashid, M Shami, J Bumrah, K Yadav
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today: Team Suggestion 2
Wicketkeeper(s): J Buttler, L Rahul
Batters: R Sharma (C), V Kohli, J Root, D Malan, S Gill
All-rounder(s): R Jadeja
Bowlers: A Rashid, J Bumrah, M Siraj
IND vs ENG Dream11 Team: Top 4 Backups
M Ali, B Stokes, R Ashwin, S Iyer
