In the third match of the five-match series, India made four changes in its Playing 11 while England brought up only one change from the previous match. Rajkot's Niranjan Shah Stadium, formerly known as Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium is hosting the India vs England third Test 2024. The five-match Test series is locked at 1-1, and both teams will be eager to take the lead in Rajkot.
While Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel made debut for India, Ravindra Jadeja replaced fellow left-arm spinner Axar Patel and Mohammed Siraj came in for Mukesh Kumar.
Meanwhile, England made one change in its playing 11 from previous match. Mark Wood replaced off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in England Playing 11.
3rd Test: India vs England Playing 11
India Playing 11: Rohit Sharma, Yashavi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
England Playing 11: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, Rehan Ahmed, James Anderson.
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India vs England head-to-head in Tests
India and England have played in 133 Tests since 1932. Overall, England holds the upper hand with 51 wins, while India has secured 32. In India, the hosts won 23 of the 56 matches, the Three Lions registered victories in 15, and 28 ended in a draw.
As far as series victories are concerned, while England has clinched 19, India has won 11.
Overall
Total Matches played: 133
India won: 32
England won: 51
Drawn: 50
In India
Total matches played: 56
India won: 23
England won: 15
Drawn: 28
Squads of both the teams
India squad for remaining three Tests | |
Player name | Role |
Rohit Sharma (C ) | Batter |
Shubman Gill | Batter |
Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter |
Devdutt Padikkal | Batter |
Washington Sundar | Bowling all-rounder |
KL Rahul (wk) ruled out of 3rd Test due to injury | Wicket-keeper batter |
Sarfaraz Khan | Batter |
KS Bharat (wk) | Wicket-keeper batter |
Dhruv Jurel (wk) | Wicket-keeper batter |
R Ashwin | Spin bowler |
Ravindra Jadeja (Subject to fitness) | Spin bowler |
Axar Patel | Spin bowler |
Kuldeep Yadav | Spin bowler |
Mohd. Siraj | Pacer |
Mukesh Kumar | Pacer |
Jasprit Bumrah (VC) | Pacer |
Akash Deep | Left-arm pacer |
England squad for Test series
England squad for five-match Test series vs India | |
Player name | Role |
Ben Stokes (C) | Batter |
Rehan Ahmed | Spin bowler |
James Anderson | Pacer |
Gus Atkinson | Pacer |
Jonny Bairstow | Wicket-keeper batter |
Shoaib Bashir | Spin bowler |
Dan Lawrence replaced Harry Brook | Batter |
Harry Brook (Withdrawn) | Batter |
Zak Crawley | Batter |
Ben Duckett | Batter |
Ben Foakes | Wicket-keeper batter |
Tom Hartley | Left-arm spinner |
Jack Leach (Ruled out of series) | Left-arm spinner |
Ollie Pope | Batter |
Ollie Robinson | Pacer |
Joe Root | Batter |
Mark Wood |
Pacer |
India vs England 3rd Test match and toss time, live telecast and streaming details
When does the India vs England 3rd Test begin?
India will take on England in the 3rd Test starting February 15.
What is the venue of the IND vs ENG 3rd Test?
Rajkot's Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium will host the India vs England 3rd Test.
At what time will the India vs England 3rd Test live toss occur in Rajkot?
The India vs England 3rd Test live toss will occur in Rajkot at 9:00 AM IST.
At what time will the IND vs ENG 3rd Test begin in Rajkot?
The live match time of India vs England 3rd Test is 9:30 AM IST.
Which TV Channels will live telecast the IND vs ENG 3rd Test match?
The India vs England 3rd Test live telecast will be available on Sports 18 HD/SD.
How do you watch the live streaming of India vs England 3rd Test?
Jio Cinemas will provide the live streaming of the India vs England Test match in India for free.