ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for England Tour of India 2024, 4th Test

By Ishaan Mahajan

Modified Feb 22, 2024 04:32 IST

The fourth Test of the five-match series between England (ENG) and India (IND) will be played at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi from Friday, February 23. Ahead of the exciting match, here's everything you need to know about the ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.

India, who are currently 2-1 up in the series, will be keen to take an unassailable lead by winning the penultimate Test. The hosts will be high on confidence after winning the last match by a mammoth margin of 434 runs.

England, meanwhile, played well in the first before getting overpowered by India in the next two matches. The visitors will be desperate to keep the series alive.

ENG vs IND Match Details

The fourth Test of England's tour of India will start on February 23 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. The game is set to take place at 9:30 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

ENG vs IND, 4th Test

Date and Time: 23rd February 2024, 9:30 AM IST

Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi

Pitch Report

The pitch at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi aids spinners more than pacers. Batting in the first innings is usually considered better on this pitch. India and South Africa played a Test at the venue back in 2019, with the hosts winning the match by an innings and 202 runs.

ENG vs IND Form Guide

ENG - W L L

IND - L W W

ENG vs IND Probable Playing XI

ENG Playing XI

No injury updates.

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, James Anderson, Mark Wood.

IND Playing XI

Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul are unavailable for today's match.

Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj.

ENG vs IND Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

Ben Foakes

Ben Foakes is no doubt the best wicketkeeper pick for today's match as he is expected to perform well. Dhruv Jurel is another good pick for the fourth Test.

Batters

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are the two best batter picks for the Dream11 team. Both the top-order batters played exceptionally well in the last match. Ben Duckett is also a good pick for today's Dream11 fantasy team.

All-rounders

Ravindra Jadeja

Joe Root and Ravindra Jadeja are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team as they can contribute effectively on all fronts. Ravichandran Ashwin is another good pick for the match.

Bowlers

Tom Hartley

The top bowler picks for the game are Kuldeep Yadav and Tom Hartley. Both have played well in the last few matches. Mohammad Siraj is another good pick for the Dream11 team.

ENG vs IND match captain and vice-captain choices

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Since the pitch is expected to be good for batters, you can make Yashasvi Jaiswal the captain of your team. He has been in fine form in the series, having already smashed 545 runs.

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja loves performing against England and the Ranchi pitch is also expected to assist him. He has smashed 201 runs and taken 12 wickets in the last two matches.

5 Must-Picks for ENG vs IND, 4th Test

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravichandran Ashwin

Shubman Gill

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Tom Hartley

England vs India Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be good for batters and spinners, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making in-form players the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues.