WTC 2027: ENG vs IND, 4th Test, Match Prediction– Who will win the Test Match?

India has a fightback with some injury time now. Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep are ruled out of the fourth Test while Nitish Kumar Reddy goes back home. This leads to two forced changes and the loss of a left arm seamer who could have made an impact in either of the two Tests. A nine day break though would have been refreshing for two sides who gave it everything in a Test that went the distance. Both teams ran each other into the ground and are likely to do so again. The workhorses are staying for a second continuous Test as Jasprit Bumrah, Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer will be playing after long workloads. England though has a forced change of their own with Shoaib Bashir ruled out injured and Liam Dawson coming in his spot.

ENG vs IND Match Details

Date: July 23rd, 2025

Time:  3:30 PM IST

Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

ENG vs IND Weather Report

Manchester has some rain forecast and days one and two and on day five as well. 

England vs India Pitch Report

Manchester generally gives a bit of bounce and pace for the bowlers allowing for another fast paced pitch. Batting first is a better bet.

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ENG vs IND Head to Head

Stats	Matches	IND Won	ENG Won	Draw	Tie
Overall	139	36	53	50	0
At Lords	9	0	4	5	0
Last Five Tests	5	3	2	0	0

ENG vs IND Predicted Playing XI

England Playing XI 

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Jamie Smith, Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer

India Playing XI

Yashashvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharshan, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar. Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna/ Anshul Kamboj, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj

England vs India Players to Watch

Zak Crawley

Zak Crawley has been on the slower side this series taking his time and leaving more balls to get into the game. He has found runs in a different way in the face of challenges which is interesting and a highlight of his maturity.

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant seems likely to keep the gloves but there will be some pressure on him. If he aggravates the same injury he is not going to get a substitute keeper and that is where he will have to be watchful coming into the game.

England vs India Match Tips

Experience and home advantage keep England in front at the moment. India though has the bowling unit and batting potential to compete and could make noise as underdogs if the young guns start strong. 

Match Prediction: England Will Win the Match