Following a resounding win over England in the third Test at Rajkot, the confident Indian team is poised to clinch the series in the upcoming match, set to commence at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi on February 23.
Rebounding from their defeat in the first match in Hyderabad, the Indian team has reasserted themselves as the dominant force in home conditions. Judging by the performances in the last two matches, the Rohit Sharma-led side has discovered the ideal strategy for excelling on pitches that are favourable for batting.
India's Test record at JSCA Stadium
India vs Australia- 2017
The JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi held its maiden Test match in March 2017 as India took on Australia. The match ended in a high-scoring draw, with Cheteshwar Pujara earning the Player of the Match title for his outstanding innings of 202 runs.
India vs Australia- 2019
The stadium hosted a Test match between India and South Africa in 2019, where Rohit Sharma showcased a remarkable innings of 212 runs from 255 balls. The Indian bowlers maintained relentless pressure on the Proteas, restricting them to a mere 162 runs. Despite Virat Kohli enforcing the follow-on, South Africa's second innings fared even worse. Theunis de Bruyn emerged as the highest scorer with 30 runs as they were dismissed for just 133 runs. India secured victory in this match by an innings and 202 runs.
JSCA Stadium Pitch Report
In terms of pitch conditions, it has been demonstrated to be favourable for batters, particularly during the initial two days. If a captain wins the toss, they are likely to choose to bat first and set a substantial total. As the Test progresses, the surface may start to assist spinners, emphasising the importance of their accuracy. Batters have the opportunity to score runs at an average of 37.96 runs per wicket and a rate of 3.07 runs per over.
In the ongoing series, Yashasvi Jaiswal has emerged as India's standout batter. His remarkable double-century played a crucial role in steering the hosts to a commanding victory in the match held in Rajkot. Presently, India hold a 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series.
India and England have played 133 Test matches against each other. India have won 33 matches, while England triumphed in 51, with 50 matches resulting in draws. In India, they have played 67 Tests, with India securing victory in 24 matches, England winning 15, and 28 matches have been drawn.
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