England vs India | 5th Test | Fantasy Tips

The wait is finally over as India will lock horns against England in the fifth and final Test of the series, with the visitors leading 2-1 heading into the contest. Both the sides have been in red hot form regarding their red-ball performance, and it will be a battle of the titans in its pure glory.

While this may spark a lot of debate, England at the moment seem like the favourite to win this contest to level the series. 

Why? Just look at what happened to the World Test Champions. The Black Caps were absolutely thrashed by Stokes and his brigade, who made a mockery of the bowling unit made up of stars such as Trent Boult, Tim Southee and Neil Wagner.

While India have a solid batting unit, it will be no easy task for the visitors when they face Jimmy Anderson, Stuart Broad and Matty Potts, who have been firing on all cylinders.

The match is filled with superstars, and after a lot of planning and consideration, we have a list of names that could provide you with significant benefits in the fantasy contests.

Superstars of the Game:

Jonny Bairstow: Heading into this Test match, if there is any name one might consider to pick first in their fantasy team, it’s Jonny Bairstow. The way JB batted in all three games against New Zealand was almost like watching a T20 match. Bairstow was ruthless against his previous opponents, and it wouldn’t be a mistake to say that he’s in the form of his life.

Cheteshwar Pujara: Pujara went through a career rejuvenation playing for Sussex in the County Championship Division Two. The veteran batter emerged as the top scorer for his side, scoring centuries for fun. Pujara will have to play a vital role if India wishes to seal the series.

Joe Root: The ex-English skipper has been on fire throughout 2021-22; Root recently equalled Virat Kohli and Joe Root, scoring his 27th century in red-ball cricket. The batter has the most number of centuries in the past one year when it comes to the ‘Fab Four’. 

Expert Picks for the game:

Expert’s take,

Matthew Potts “Potts had a dream debut series against New Zealand as the bowler emerged with fourteen wickets in three tests, the bowler seemed to all over Kane Williamson, which is surely a strong statement from the young pacer, curse me all you want, but I can imagine Kohli edging one at the slips against Potts,”

Jasprit Bumrah “A lot will be riding on Bumrah’s shoulders as he takes to the middle leading India in the fifth test, the bowler will play a crucial role if India want to make a quick work of the English top order, a little bold, but I won’t settle for less than five wickets when it comes to Bumrah in the fifth Test,”

Ravindra Jadeja “Jadeja has a lot on his shoulders, the star all-rounder will probably be India’s only spinner featuring in this contest, and that’s a scary thought. While Jadeja is not a subpar bowler by any definition, he hasn’t been at the top of his form as of late; still, there’s a reason he’s called Sir Jadeja; he truly could be a gamechanger in what could be a game to remember for the coming years.”