World Cup 2023 | IND vs ENG, Match 29 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-loa0vzf0Joe Root needs to fire for England against India (Source: AP Photos)

Undefeated team India (IND) collide with struggling reigning champions England (ENG) in the ongoing sixteenth edition of the World Cup. Match No. 29 is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow at 2:00 PM IST. Before the game goes live, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the fantasy contests of the match.

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IND vs ENG, 29th Match: Venue Analysis

The track in Lucknow is suited for bowlers. Both spinners and pacers will get assistance from the surface. Though, runs scoring has been easy in this WC unlike the Indian Premier League 2023 edition.

Ekana Cricket Stadium ODI Records

Matches: 7
Matches Won Batting First: 3
Matches Won Batting Second: 4

Average First Innings Score: 246
Average Second Innings Score: 221

World Cup 2023 Record

Matches: 3
Matches Won Batting First: 1
Matches Won Batting Second: 2

Average First Innings Score: 261
Average Second Innings Score: 218
Highest Total Recorded: 311/7 by South Africa vs Australia
Lowest Total Recorded: 177/10 by Australia vs South Africa


IND vs ENG, 29th Match - Toss Factor

Chasing sides have won two out of the three games played so far in this WC.  As mentioned above, the 22-yard in Lucknow will offer help to both spinners and seamers.

Scenario: If India Fields First

Speedster Jasprit Bumrah is the leading wicket-taker for India so far in this WC with 11 scalps. Mohammed Shami, who played his first game of the tournament last time out against New Zealand, picked up a five-for. In-form batter Virat Kohli loves a run-chase and these trio will be key for the home side while chasing.

Scenario: If England Fields First

The winners of the 2019 edition, England is struggling badly and have looked all at sea so far. Left-handed opener Dawid Malan is their leading run-getter with 220 runs at an average of 44.00. After two fifties in the opening two games, Joe Root has scores of 11, 2 and 3 as he look to get back amongst the runs in a run-chase.


IND vs ENG, 29th Match - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If England Fields First

Joe Root (ENG)

England's Mr. reliable Joe Root began the campaign with two solid scores of 77 and 82. The no. three right-handed batter then has managed to score just 16 runs in the next three matches. Root is due for a big knock under his belt and will play a crucial role against the in-form Indian side.

Dawid Malan (ENG)

As mentioned above, Dawid Malan has hit the most runs for England in this WC. The left-handed opener struck a brilliant 140 against Bangladesh. Malan is also the glue along with Root in this batting line-up as he will look to provide a good start in a big run-chase.


Scenario: If India Fields First

Virat Kohli (IND)

Virat Kohli is a different beast when it comes to chasing in one-day internationals. The cricketing world is aware of his heroics in a run-chase and he will once again be a vital cog for team India. As mentioned, he is the leading run-scorer for the Asian giants in this campaign.

Rohit Sharma (IND)

India captain Rohit Sharma is giving his side solid starts right at the top of the order in the  ongoing showpiece event. He has hit the second-most runs after Kohli for the host nation and will look to continue amassing big runs if his side is facing a big target.


IND vs ENG, 29th Match - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Shubman Gill (IND)

Shubman Gill has managed scores of 16, 53 and 26 under his belt so far in this tournament. The right-handed opening player is a risky but worthy pick against an out-of-form England side. Gill may be a substantial score that helps his side in registering six out of six victories.

Jonny Bairstow (ENG)

Opening player Jonny Bairstow has just one fifty to his name so far in five outings. The destructive batter may come back to his best and finally get a significant score against India.