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India will be up against England in the 5th match of the Anthony de Mello Trophy, 2024 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala on 7th March at 09:30 AM IST.

IND vs ENG (India vs England), 5th Test - Match Information

Match: India vs England, 5th Test
Date: 7th March, 2024
Time: 09:30 AM IST
Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

IND vs ENG (India vs England), 5th Test Preview

India and England have played 4 matches in the series, with India winning 3 games.

In their previous encounter in this series, Dhruv Jurel was the Man of the Match and Dhruv Jurel scored the highest fantasy points for India with 177 match fantasy points while Joe Root topped the fantasy points leaderboard for England with 179 match fantasy points.

IND vs ENG, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket-taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 306 runs. The pitch at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.

Weather Report for Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

The temperature is expected to be around 14°C with 45% humidity. 1.88 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have taken 86% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

IND vs ENG, Head-to-Head

In the 135 matches played between these 2 teams, the batters of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Yashasvi Jaiswal 2 334 111.3 0 - 0, 73, 37, 10, 214 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Zak Crawley 3 204 40.8 0 - 42, 60, 15, 11, 76 -
Dhruv Jurel 4 288 72 0 - 90, 39, 46, 50, 63 -
  1. Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal

    Yashasvi Jaiswal is a batter with an average of 171 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played few matches, this player has scored 0, 73, 37, 10 and 214 runs averaging 111.3 per match.

  2. Zak Crawley

    Zak Crawley can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Zak Crawley has an average of 127 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 204 runs at an average of 40.8 per match.

  3. Dhruv Chand Jurel

    Dhruv Jurel is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Dhruv Jurel has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 2 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 288 runs at an average of 72 per match.

IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Tom Hartley 2 29 9.7 4 34.5 13, 0, 7, 0, 0 0, 3, 0, 1, 1
Jasprit Bumrah 2 32 16 8 14.6 26, 0, 0, 6, 0 0, 1, 1, 0, 6
Ollie Robinson 2 63 31.5 0 - 58, 0, 0, 5, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. Tom William Hartley

    Tom Hartley is a bowler with an average of 106 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Tom Hartley bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played few matches, he has taken 0, 3, 0, 1 and 1 wickets at an average of 34.5. 

  2. Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah

    Jasprit Bumrah is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Jasprit Bumrah has an average of 125 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played few matches, this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 14.6. Jasprit Bumrah has a good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 1, 0 and 6 wickets in recent matches.

  3. Oliver Edward Robinson

    Ollie Robinson can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 107 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. This player is a right-arm medium-fast bowler. Ollie Robinson has been successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.

IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Ravindra Jadeja 2 128 42.7 5 24.6 0, 12, 0, 4, 112 4, 0, 1, 0, 0
Joe Root 2 133 133 2 48.5 122, 0, 11, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 1, 1
Ravichandran Ashwin 2 38 19 7 24.4 0, 1, 0, 37, 0 1, 0, 5, 0, 1
  1. Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja

    Ravindra Jadeja is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 143 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played few matches, Ravindra Jadeja has scored 0, 12, 0, 4 and 112 runs at an average of 42.7 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 4, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 24.6 per match. 

  2. Joseph Edward Root

    Joe Root can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Joe Root has an average of 127 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 2 matches, this player has scored 133 runs at an average of 133 per match. Joe Root can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets. 

  3. Ravichandran Ashwin

    Ravichandran Ashwin can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 122 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Ravichandran Ashwin is an off-break bowler and in the last few matches, he has taken 1, 0, 5, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 24.4. 

IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Joe Root 2 133 133 2 48.5 122, 0, 11, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 1, 1
Dhruv Jurel 4 288 72 0 - 90, 39, 46, 50, 63 -
Ravichandran Ashwin 2 38 19 7 24.4 0, 1, 0, 37, 0 1, 0, 5, 0, 1
Yashasvi Jaiswal 2 334 111.3 0 - 0, 73, 37, 10, 214 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Zak Crawley 3 204 40.8 0 - 42, 60, 15, 11, 76 -
Tom Hartley 2 29 9.7 4 34.5 13, 0, 7, 0, 0 0, 3, 0, 1, 1

The top point-getters for India are Dhruv Jurel with 177 match fantasy points, Ravichandran Ashwin with 141 match fantasy points and Yashasvi Jaiswal with 133 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for England are Joe Root with 179 match fantasy points, Zak Crawley with 125 match fantasy points and Tom Hartley with 109 match fantasy points.

IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Yashasvi Jaiswal 2 334 111.3 0 - 0, 73, 37, 10, 214 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Ravindra Jadeja 2 128 42.7 5 24.6 0, 12, 0, 4, 112 4, 0, 1, 0, 0
Joe Root 2 133 133 2 48.5 122, 0, 11, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 1, 1
Ravichandran Ashwin 2 38 19 7 24.4 0, 1, 0, 37, 0 1, 0, 5, 0, 1
Zak Crawley 3 204 40.8 0 - 42, 60, 15, 11, 76 -
  1. Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal

    Yashasvi Jaiswal is a batter with an average of 171 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent few matches, Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 0, 73, 37, 10 and 214 runs averaging 111.3 per match.

  2. Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja

    Ravindra Jadeja is an all-rounder with an average of 143 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a left-handed batter. In the recent 2 matches, this player has scored 128 runs averaging 42.7 per match. Ravindra Jadeja also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 4, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 24.6 per match. 

  3. Joseph Edward Root

    Joe Root is an all-rounder with an average of 127 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 2 matches Joe Root has scored 133 runs averaging 133 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 0, 0, 1 and 1 wickets.

  4. Ravichandran Ashwin

    Ravichandran Ashwin is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Ravichandran Ashwin has an average of 122 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is an off-break bowler and in the last few matches, this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 24.4. Ravichandran Ashwin has been successful against this team, taking 0, 5, 1, 0 and 1 wickets in recent matches. 

  5. Zak Crawley

    Zak Crawley can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Zak Crawley has an average of 127 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played few matches, this player has scored 42, 60, 15, 11 and 76 runs at an average of 40.8 per match.

IND vs ENG Squad Information

England (ENG) Squad: James Anderson, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes, Mark Wood, Ben Duckett, Ollie Robinson, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Zak Crawley, Gus Atkinson, Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir

India (IND) Squad: Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, KL Rahul, KS Bharat, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Sarfaraz Khan, Rajat Patidar, Mukesh Kumar, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel and Akash Deep

IND vs ENG Possible Playing XI

England (ENG) Possible Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes, Ollie Robinson, Tom Hartley, Shoaib Bashir, James Anderson, Joe Root and Ben Stokes

India (IND) Possible Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Sarfaraz Khan, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Dhruv Jurel, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin

IND vs ENG Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Dhruv Jurel and Ben Foakes

Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Zak Crawley, Sarfaraz Khan and Ben Duckett

All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Joe Root and Ravichandran Ashwin

Bowlers: Tom Hartley and Jasprit Bumrah

Captain: Dhruv Jurel

Vice-Captain: Tom Hartley

​​​​​​​Photo credit: Alamy

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