Can India Negate England To Win Third Test In D/N Conditions
The four-match Test series between India and England is evenly tied at 1-1 as we head into the third test match on Feb 24 in Ahmedabad. India predictably enters as betting favorites, with Bet365 giving India 8/15 odds while England is underdogs 3/1. The odds of the third test ending in a draw are currently at 5/1.
D/N Test Will Pose New Challenges For Both Teams
The first two tests took place in Chennai, and the toss played a major role in deciding how the game went. This was because the conditions in Chennai were dry and humid, with the pitch offering great assistance to the spinners.
The two teams move to Ahmedabad for the third test, a D/N test match, and will be played under lights with a pink ball. The conditions will change dramatically for both teams as the ball is expected to swing under lights, especially during the third and final session.
The strategies that the two teams deployed in Chennai will have to be tweaked and maybe even the playing XI – depending on how correctly the two teams judge the pitch and conditions in Ahmedabad. So if you are going to bet on either India or England, you need to factor in the playing XI.
India Strategy: India went in with three spinners in Chennai, and K Yadav wasn’t used a lot. Given that the game is under lights, India is expected to drop Yadav and either bring back J Bumrah, who is available for the third test or bring in H Pandya for K Yadav and replace M Siraj with J Bumrah. India is not expected to make any changes in the batting department.
England Strategy: England needs to bounce back after getting hammered in Chennai. One of the reasons England lost the second test was there was just too much chopping and changing to the Playing XI. England is once again going to make many changes to the playing XI in the third test.
Mooen Ali, who took 8 wickets in the second test, will be missing from action as he has flown back to England. They will also make changes to the batting order as Jonny Bairstow has flown in after his break and is expected to play. However, the main changes like India are going to come in the bowling department.
England has to play James Anderson, the best swing bowler in the world, and could be a handful for India under lights. They will also have to decide on their bowling all-rounders and get in Chris Woakes or ask Ben Stokes to bowl a few more overs.
Different Bets Available In The Third Test
Indian punters tend to bet on the outcome of each test match generally. This is the most popular betting option at most sportsbooks, but it is definitely not the only option available. Many top sports betting websites covering India vs. England test series have a long list of side bets. We take a look at some of the popular side bets that you can bet on.
To Win The Toss
The toss played a vital role in the first two test matches. England won the toss in the first test and won the match. India won the toss in the second test and won the match. The betting odds for winning the toss are always the same and stand at 10/11. Since this side bet is based completely on luck, it is hard to provide any strategy on who is going to win.
Top Team – First Innings Batsman
This bet will allow you to choose which batsman from each side you think will finish with the most number of runs in the innings. For India, R Sharma and C Pujara have odds of 7/2 each, while captain Kohli has 21/10. For England, captain Joe Root has odds of 15/8 while J Bairstow and Ben Stokes have 4/1.
Top Team – First Innings Bowler
Whichever bowler you think will finish with the most number of wickets in the first innings, you can bet on and see if you end up winning. For India, R Ashwin has 7/4 odds, A Patel has 7/2 odds, and J Bumrah has odds of 12/5. For England, James Anderson, Dom Bess, and Jack Leach have odds of 11/4 while J Archer has odds of 3/1.
Some of the other side bets you can wager on include the highest first innings opening partnership, most match fours, most match sixes, first-innings lead, first over total runs, and player of the match.
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