IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams (Source: AP Photos)
After beating India (IND) in the opening Test match of the series by a margin of 28 runs in Hyderabad, the jubilant England (ENG) team now faces them in the second game. The encounter is all set to be played on Friday, February 02nd, 2024, at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam at 9:30 IST. The remaining matches of the series will take place at Rajkot, Ranchi, and Dharamsala. Ahead of this game, here is a look at some of the important player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best predicted XI for the fantasy contests of this encounter.
Talking about the Hyderabad game, Ollie Pope stole the show with this outstanding knock of 196 in the second innings. The right-handed batter single-handedly helped his side post a massive total of 420 on the board.
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The 26-year-old won the Player of the Match award for his epic innings. Speaking about the changes in the Playing-XI for the Visakhapatnam match, James Anderson and Shoaib Bashir have replaced Mark Wood and Jack Leach respectively for the visitors. For the home side, one of Sarfaraz Khan or Rajat Patidar may find a place in the final 11. Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul have been ruled out due to their respective injuries.
IND vs ENG, Team Form Guide
India: L-W-L-D-W
England: W-W-D-W-L
IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Pitch Report
The track in Visakhapatman is known to assist both batters and spin bowlers. Only two Test matches have taken place so far at this stadium. The spinners have picked up 47 wickets as compared to the pacer's 23.
IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Top Player Picks
Yashasvi Jaiswal (IND)
- Youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal played a quickfire knock of 80 off just 74 which included ten fours and three maximums in the first innings in Hyderabad
- The left-handed opening player will again look to provide his side an aggressive start
Rohit Sharma (IND)
- Skipper Rohit Sharma got starts in each innings of the Hyderabad game
- The right-handed opener scored 24 off 27 in the first and 39 off 58 in the second innings
- The captain is due for a big score under his belt
Olllie Pope (ENG)
- Ollie Pope was adjudged with the Player of the Match award for his heroics in the second innings
- Batting at no. three, the right-hander played one of the most memorable knocks by an Englishman on Indian soil
- Pope hammered a maginificent 196 off 278 which included 21 fours
Ben Stokes (ENG)
- England skipper Ben Stokes played a brisk knock in the first innings
- The left-handed middle-order player amassed 70 off just 88 with six fours and three maximums
IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
Player | Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
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Ollie Pope | 197 Runs in 1 Match | 246 |
Ben Duckett | 82 Runs in 1 Match | 108 |
Tom Hartley | 9 Wickets in 1 Match | 259 |
Ben Stokes | 76 Runs in 1 Match | 116 |
Yashasvi Jaiswal | 95 Runs in 1 Match | 121 |
Rohit Sharma | 63 Runs in 1 Match | 204 |
IND vs ENg, 2nd Test: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
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If India Bowl First | Rohit Sharma | R Ashwin |
If India Bat First | Rohit Sharma | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
After losing the opening fixture, Team India is expected to stage a comeback and win this contest. So bank on the Indian players for your Fantasy-XI side to grab more points.
IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Srikar Bharat
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Ben Stokes
All-rounders: R Ashwin, Joe Root
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, James Anderson, Tom Hartley
Captain: Rohit Sharma
Vice-captain: Yashasvi Jasiwal
IND: 5 Players, ENG: 6 Players
IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Ben Foakes, Jonny Bairstow
Batters: Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Zak Crawley, Ben Foakes
All-rounders: R Ashwin, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Rehan Ahmed
Captain: Ben Stokes
Vice-captain: R Ashwin
IND: 6 Players, ENG: 5 Players