Match Prediction IND vs ENG – October 29 – ICC Cricket World Cup

Match Details 

Teams: India vs England

Match number: 29th Match

Ground: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow

Series: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Hours of play: 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL

Match day: October 29, 2023

India vs England Betting Odds

Probable Playing XIs

India

Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami.

England

Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Dawid Malan, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood.

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter of the Match

The probable best batter of the match between India and England on October 29 could be Shubman Gill from India. He is currently the highest run-scorer in the 50-overs format in the 2023 calendar year. He was also adjudged Player of the Series against Australia. His consistent performance and current form make him a strong contender for being the best batter in the upcoming match.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

The probable best bowler of the match between India and England on October 29 could be Jasprit Bumrah from India. He is one of the most successful bowlers in the current Indian squad. He has been outstanding in the World Cup 2023, with rival batters finding him hard to handle. His unique action and ability to bowl yorkers at will make him a tough bowler to face.

On the other hand, Mark Wood from England could also be a key player. He has troubled India with his sheer pace in the past and has picked up 71 wickets in 59 ODI matches.

Teams Head to Head: Recent Matches 

Winner	Result	Date	Match Details	Series
India	India won by 5 wickets (with 47 balls remaining)	17-Jul-2022	3rd ODI, Manchester, July 17, 2022	India tour of England
England	England won by 100 runs	14-Jul-2022	2nd ODI (D/N), Lord’s, July 14, 2022	India tour of England
India	India won by 10 wickets (with 188 balls remaining)	12-Jul-2022	1st ODI (D/N), The Oval, July 12, 2022	India tour of England
India	India won by 7 runs	28-Mar-2021	3rd ODI (D/N), Pune, March 28, 2021	England tour of India
England	England won by 6 wickets (with 39 balls remaining)	26-Mar-2021	2nd ODI (D/N), Pune, March 26, 2021	England tour of India

Teams Recent Performance 

Last 5 Games of India

Date	Match	Result
October 22, 2023	21st Match, India vs New Zealand	India won by 4 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)
October 19, 2023	17th Match, India vs Bangladesh	India won by 7 wickets (with 51 balls remaining)
October 14, 2023	12th Match, India vs Pakistan	India won by 7 wickets (with 117 balls remaining)
October 11, 2023	9th Match, India vs Afghanistan	India won by 8 wickets (with 90 balls remaining)
October 08, 2023	5th Match, India vs Australia	India won by 6 wickets (with 52 balls remaining)

Last 5 Games of England

Date	Match	Result
October 21, 2023	20th Match, England vs South Africa	South Africa won by 229 runs
October 15, 2023	13th Match, England vs Afghanistan	Afghanistan won by 69 runs
October 10, 2023	7th Match, England vs Bangladesh	England won by 137 runs
October 05, 2023	1st Match, England vs New Zealand	New Zealand won by 9 wickets (with 82 balls remaining)
September 26, 2023	3rd ODI, England vs Ireland	No result

Information About Injuries in Teams 

India

Hardik Pandya, the all-rounder, suffered an ankle injury while bowling against Bangladesh. He has been under the care of the BCCI’s doctors at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. There are doubts about his participation in the next two or three matches, including the important game against England. The team might rest him for the next two games to allow him to recover fully before the knock-out round.

England

Ben Stokes has returned from an injury layoff. However, it’s not clear if he is fully fit yet.

India vs England: Winning Prediction

The prediction of the match will be added closer to the match day. 

Analytical Insights

Analyzing the recent performance of both teams, India seems to have an upper hand in this upcoming match. They have been in exceptional form, claiming victories in their last five matches. Players like Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah have been tearing through their respective roles, providing both stability and strength to the team.

On the other hand, England’s performance has been less consistent. They have suffered losses in three out of their last five matches, including a heavy defeat by South Africa. Their ability to bounce back from these losses will be crucial, and the performance of key players like Mark Wood will be instrumental in this.

The injuries in both teams could also play a significant role in the match outcome. Hardik Pandya’s potential absence from the Indian team could be a setback given his all-round capabilities. Meanwhile, England’s Ben Stokes is returning from an injury, and his fitness level could significantly impact the team’s performance.

Given the current form and performance of both teams, our match prediction leans towards India. However, cricket is a game full of surprises, and the beauty of it lies in its unpredictability. Therefore, while India seems to have a stronger position right now, the final outcome will depend on the performance of the teams on match day.

Report About Ekana Cricket Stadium

The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, commonly known as the Ekana Cricket Stadium, is an international cricket stadium located in Lucknow, India. Here’s a brief history and background of the stadium:

Construction: The project for constructing this world-class stadium in Lucknow was commissioned in 2014. The stadium was built under a public-private partnership between Ekana Sportz City and the Lucknow Development Authority.

Opening: The stadium was opened in 2017. It first hosted the final of the 2017–18 Duleep Trophy before making its international debut.

Naming: The stadium was initially named the Ekana International Cricket Stadium. In 2018, it was renamed by the Uttar Pradesh government in honor of former Prime Minister of India, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Capacity and Features: The Ekana Cricket Stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000, making it the fifth largest international cricket stadium in India. It boasts the longest straight boundaries compared to all other stadiums in India.

Home Ground: The stadium serves as the home ground for the Uttar Pradesh cricket team, UP women’s cricket team, and IPL franchise the Lucknow Super Giants. In 2019, the Afghanistan cricket team also used it as their home ground.

The Ekana Cricket Stadium stands as a symbol of unity and oneness in India.

About ICC Cricket World Cup

The ICC Cricket World Cup stands as the premier international championship for One Day International (ODI) cricket. Organized by the sport’s governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC), the tournament takes place every four years. It is celebrated as one of the most-watched sporting events globally and is regarded by the ICC as the flagship event of the international cricket calendar.

The current format involves a qualification phase spanning the preceding three years, determining the teams that earn the right to compete in the tournament phase. In this phase, 10 teams, including the host nation, compete for the coveted title, with matches taking place at venues within the host nation over the course of about a month.

Australia boasts the most World Cup victories, having clinched the title five times. India and West Indies have each triumphed twice, while Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and England have secured the championship once each. The reigning champions are England, who claimed the title in the 2019 World Cup edition.