India vs England 1st Test pitch report, weather, time, venue, live streaming: India is hosting England for a five-match IND vs ENG Test Series. India vs England 1st Test match will kickstart from Thursday, January 25 onwards, at 09:30 am IST. IND vs ENG 1st Test match will take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad.
India vs England: Head-to-head record in Tests
India and England have squared off in 131 Test matches overall, with IND vs ENG head-to-head Test record leaning in England's favour. England leads IND vs ENG Test head-to-head record 50-31 against India; 50 IND vs ENG Test matches have ended in a draw.
Among the Test matches played between England and India, England has secured triumph in 36 matches on their home turf and 14 matches in India. Conversely, India has claimed victory 22 times in home Tests and nine times in Tests held in England.
India vs England Test matches played: 131
India won: 50
England won: 31
IND vs ENG Test Matches drawn: 50
India vs England 1st Test: Live Streaming, Telecast Details
India vs England 1st Test match Live Telecast: Sports18 Network
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India vs England 1st Test match Start Time: 09:30 AM (IST)
India vs England 1st Test match Toss Time: 09:00 AM (IST)
India vs England 1st Test: Pitch Report
The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is anticipated to favor spin, with increasing wear and tear expected after the opening day of IND vs ENG 1st Test. The visiting side will surely have a tough time while facing the veteran duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, two top-notch spinners from India in world cricket.
Considering the spin-friendly conditions, the team winning the toss first may lean towards opting to bat first. The most recent Test match held at this venue concluded in a swift three days, featuring a decisive victory for India over West Indies.
India vs England 1st Test: Weather Report
Check latest weather report for IND vs ENG 1st Test in Hyderabad: Clear weather is expected to persist throughout the entirety of the first Test, spanning the five scheduled days. The latest weather forecast for Hyderabad suggests favorable playing conditions, with no anticipated disruptions due to adverse weather.