India will play the third Test against England starting February 15, 2024. After a ten-day sabbatical, both teams will return to action in Rajkot. This would be the first match to be played in Rajkot after the stadium was given a new name.
The venue was renamed from Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium to Niranjan Shah Stadium. Niranjan Shah, a selfless servant of the SCA, is also the current vice president of the board.
After the first two Tests, the series is halted at a stalemate. The Rajkot Test could be crucial for both parties, as one could leapfrog the other, and take a massive step towards a series victory.
Here are the expected lineups, head-to-head record, predictions, and betting odds ahead of the Third Test between India and England in Rajkot.
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India vs England, 3rd Test: Predicted lineups
England confirmed their playing XI, as they picked only two specialist spinners on a Rajkot wicket. India, on the other hand, are yet to confirm their playing XI, but they could have a few debutants in the line-up.
Predicted XI for India: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Sarfaraz Khan, Rajat Patidar, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah.
Confirmed XI for England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson.
India vs England: Head-to-head in Tests
India and England have played a total of 132 Test matches against each other, with the record 51-32 in England's favour. 50 matches have ended in a draw.
| Matches | IND won | ENG won | Draw/Tie |
| 133 | 32 | 51 | 50/0 |
India vs England: Toss
The Niranjan Shah Stadium has hosted just two Test matches so far, the first one being in 2016. The first-ever match between India and West Indies ended in a one-sided win for India, after the hosts elected to bat first.
India have been unbeaten on the ground, after drawing against England in the second, and most recent match at the venue. As per the pitch report, and the players' thoughts on the pitch, it is expected that the captain who wins the toss would elect to bat first.
India vs England: Prediction for 3rd Test
The pitch in Rajkot is touted to be a flat wicket. Local hero Ravindra Jadeja has expected the pitch to break after the first few days. India have an unbeaten record at the Niranjan Shah stadium in Rajkot.
We predict that the toss would have a greater say in this match, than any of the pitches used so far in the series. That being said, it has always been difficult to defeat India at home. Although England have done it once, to repeat the feat is a gruesome task.
India's spin attack is far more superior than England's, who have their premiere spinner Jack Leach, unavailable for the rest of the series due to injury. If India's spin trio do their job, it would be a daunting task for England to secure a win in Rajkot.
India vs England, 3rd Test: Betting odds
According to Dafabet, India are the favourites to win the third Test in Rajkot.
| Team | Betting odds |
| India win | 1.29 |
| England win | 3.50 |
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