Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan has predicted the nature of the pitch on the opening day of the India vs England 4th Test. The former England skipper has predicted that the opening day will belong to the bowlers. In his post on X he wrote, " It’s a bowling day in Manchester"
IND vs ENG, 4th Test Pitch Report
The 22-yard strip at Old Trafford is expected to help pace bowlers more than spinners. The spinners have taken 147 wickets in 20 matches at an average of 39.95 and bowl at an economy of 3.18. However, pacers have claimed 477 scalps at a sub-30 average.
India looking to reverse fortune in Manchester
India would want to change their winless record at Manchester by winning the do-or-die clash against the host. The guests (India) have 5 draws and four losses at this venue while England, have won 33 and lost 15 matches this venue. India last played a Testat Old Trafford was in 2014.
Gautam Gambhir team are heading into the match with multiple injury concerns and several selection questions. Shubman Gill led team have dominate sessions but have been unable to close the match when needed leading for them to trail in the series.
The weather forcast also will play a huge role on how the series pans out. Rain in the lead up to the fourth Test forced teams to practice indoors and there's some forecast for showers during playing hours over the course of the next five days as well.
India are looking to not only win the test but also level the series and force a decider . England on th eother hand are leading the five match series 2-1. and a win in this match will hand them the series.
