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The hosts India are on top after a record 434-run victory against England in Rajkot to take up 2-1 in a five-match Test series. There were so many iconic moments in the Rajkot Test, including Sarfaraz Khan’s debut, Ravichandran Ashwin’s 500th Test wicket, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s second double ton in consecutive Test matches and many more that made this Test match a memorable one. The Men in Blue have shown clear dominance after losing the first Test and are just one victory away from winning another Test series at home.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma laid the foundation for big victory with a 131-run knock in the first innings, He got the support of Ravindra Jadeja who smashed his third Test hundred. It turned out to be a memorable debut for Sarfaraz Khan who scored half-century in both innings of a Test match and played a pivotal role in India’s victory. In the second innings, the young gun Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed another double in the second consecutive Test match and guided India to a 556-run lead. At last, it was Jadeja, who now took a five-wicket haul as England were bowled out for 122 runs in the second innings, giving India their biggest victory in Test cricket.
Now, the fourth Test match of the series will be played at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi starting on 23rd February where India will be looking to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series with another victory, while England will be aiming to make a comeback in the series and make it 2-2.
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JSCA International Ranchi Stadium Test Stats & Records
The JSCA International Stadium is all set to host the fourth Test between India and England starting on 23rd February. It will be the third Test international Test match that will be played on this ground. The stadium has hosted two matches before, out of which, one game has been won by India, while one game ended in a draw.
The first-ever Test match played in Ranchi was between India and Australia in 2017, where Australia scored 451 runs in their first innings, while India replied with 603/9 in their first innings. However, the match ended in a draw. While in the second Test at this ground between India and South Africa in 2019, India scored 497 runs in their first innings winning the match by an innings and 202 runs. Let’s have a look at all the stats and records at the JSCA International Stadium in Tests.
| Matches Played | 2 |
| Won Batting First | 1 |
| Won Batting Second | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| Matches Drawn | 1 |
| Average First Innings Score | 474 |
| Highest Team Totals | 603 |
| Lowest team Totals | 133 |
| Matches won after winning the toss | 1 |
| Matches won after losing the toss | 0 |
IND vs ENG Pitch Report: JSCA Ranchi Stadium Pitch Report
The JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, also known as the Ranchi Cricket Stadium, is known for its batting-friendly pitch. Here’s a breakdown of its characteristics:
General Pitch Behavior:
- Flat and hard surface: The pitch offers good bounce and carry, favoring batsmen for stroke-making.
- High scoring ground: Matches played here often see high scores, with the average first-innings score exceeding 150 runs in both T20s and ODIs.
- Gradual turn later: As the match progresses, the pitch tends to assist spinners as the ball grips and turns more.
Recent Performance:
- IND vs NZ, 1st T20I (Jan 27, 2023): India chased down a target of 176 with 6 wickets remaining, highlighting the pitch’s batting-friendly nature.
- IND vs ENG, 4th Test (23 Feb 2024 – 27 Feb 2024): This upcoming Test match might witness a similar trend, with batsmen dominating the initial stages and spinners coming into play later.
Factors to Consider:
- Fresh vs used pitch: A fresh pitch will favor batsmen even more, while a used pitch might offer slightly more assistance to spinners from the start.
- Weather conditions: Hot and humid weather can further assist batsmen, while cooler temperatures might help swing bowlers early on.
Overall, the JSCA International Stadium Complex pitch is known for its batting-friendly characteristics, although spinners can find some assistance later in the innings. Expect high-scoring encounters, especially in limited-overs formats.
India Records in JSCA International Ranchi Stadium
| Matches Played | Won | Lost | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
The Indian team was a part of both the Test matches played at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi, winning one game while the other ending in a draw. The first-ever Test match in this ground was played between India and Australia from 16th to 20th March in 2017. In response to Australia’s total of 451 runs, India replied with 603 for 9 in their first innings powered by Cheteshwar Pujara’s double ton, and half-centuries by KL Rahul and Murali Vijay. However, the match ended in a draw with Australia standing on 204 for the loss of 6 wickets in their second innings.
The second Test match on this ground was played between India and South Africa from 19th to 22nd October in 2019. India scored 497 for 9 in their first innings with Rohit Sharma scoring his maiden Test double hundred, along with the century of Ajinkya Rahane. In reply the Proteas were bowled out for 162 and 133 respectively in both the innings and India won the Test match by an innings and 202 runs.
Test Match Results at the JSCA International Stadium:
| Match | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| India vs Australia | Nov 16-20, 2017 | Drawn |
| India vs South Africa | Oct 19-22, 2019 | India won by innings and 202 runs |
Most Runs in Tests at the JSCA International Stadium:
| Player | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG Sharma (IND) | 1 | 1 | – | 212 | 212 | 212 | 1 | – |
| CA Pujara (IND) | 2 | 2 | – | 202 | 202 | 101 | 1 | – |
| SPD Smith (AUS) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 199 | 178* | 199 | 1 | – |
| WP Saha (IND) | 2 | 2 | – | 141 | 117 | 70.5 | 1 | – |
| AM Rahane (IND) | 2 | 2 | – | 129 | 115 | 64.5 | 1 | – |
| GJ Maxwell (AUS) | 1 | 2 | – | 106 | 104 | 53 | 1 | – |
| RA Jadeja (IND) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 105 | 54* | 105 | – | 2 |
| PSP Handscomb (AUS) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 91 | 72* | 91 | – | 1 |
| M Vijay (IND) | 1 | 1 | – | 82 | 82 | 82 | – | 1 |
| KL Rahul (IND) | 1 | 1 | – | 67 | 67 | 67 | – | 1 |
Highest Individual Score in Tests at the JSCA International Stadium
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Team | Opposition | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG Sharma | 212 | 255 | 28 | 6 | 83.13 | India | v South Africa | 19 Oct 2019 |
| CA Pujara | 202 | 525 | 21 | – | 38.47 | India | v Australia | 16 Mar 2017 |
| SPD Smith | 178* | 361 | 17 | – | 49.3 | Australia | v India | 16 Mar 2017 |
| WP Saha | 117 | 233 | 8 | 1 | 50.21 | India | v Australia | 16 Mar 2017 |
| AM Rahane | 115 | 192 | 17 | 1 | 59.89 | India | v South Africa | 19 Oct 2019 |
| GJ Maxwell | 104 | 185 | 9 | 2 | 56.21 | Australia | v India | 16 Mar 2017 |
| M Vijay | 82 | 183 | 10 | 1 | 44.8 | India | v Australia | 16 Mar 2017 |
| PSP Handscomb | 72* | 200 | 7 | – | 36 | Australia | v India | 16 Mar 2017 |
| KL Rahul | 67 | 102 | 9 | – | 65.68 | India | v Australia | 16 Mar 2017 |
| Zubayr Hamza | 62 | 79 | 10 | 1 | 78.48 | South Africa | v India | 19 Oct 2019 |
Most Wickets in Tests at JSCA International Stadium
| Player | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RA Jadeja (IND) | 2 | 4 | 120.3 | 34 | 233 | 12 | 5/124 | 19.41 | 1.93 | 60.25 | 1 | 1 |
| UT Yadav (IND) | 2 | 4 | 64.0 | 7 | 217 | 8 | 3/40 | 27.12 | 3.39 | 48 | – | – |
| Mohammed Shami (IND) | 1 | 2 | 20.0 | 10 | 32 | 5 | 3/10 | 6.4 | 1.60 | 24 | – | – |
| S Nadeem (IND) | 1 | 2 | 17.2 | 5 | 40 | 4 | 2/18 | 10 | 2.30 | 26 | – | – |
| PJ Cummins (AUS) | 1 | 1 | 39.0 | 10 | 106 | 4 | 4/106 | 26.5 | 2.71 | 58.5 | 1 | – |
| GF Linde (SA) | 1 | 1 | 31.0 | 2 | 133 | 4 | 4/133 | 33.25 | 4.29 | 46.5 | 1 | – |
| K Rabada (SA) | 1 | 1 | 23.0 | 7 | 85 | 3 | 3/85 | 28.33 | 3.69 | 46 | – | – |
| SNJ O’Keefe (AUS) | 1 | 1 | 77.0 | 17 | 199 | 3 | 3/199 | 66.33 | 2.58 | 154 | – | – |
| R Ashwin (IND) | 2 | 4 | 86.0 | 16 | 261 | 3 | 1/28 | 87 | 3.03 | 172 | – | – |
| A Nortje (SA) | 1 | 1 | 24.3 | 5 | 79 | 1 | 1/79 | 79 | 3.22 | 147 | – | – |
Best Bowling Figures in an Innings of a Test Match at JSCA International Stadium
| Player | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | Econ | Team | Opposition | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RA Jadeja | 49.3 | 8 | 124 | 5 | 2.5 | India | v Australia | 16 Mar 2017 |
| RA Jadeja | 44.0 | 18 | 54 | 4 | 1.22 | India | v Australia | 16 Mar 2017 |
| PJ Cummins | 39.0 | 10 | 106 | 4 | 2.71 | Australia | v India | 16 Mar 2017 |
| GF Linde | 31.0 | 2 | 133 | 4 | 4.29 | South Africa | v India | 19 Oct 2019 |
| Mohammed Shami | 10.0 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 1 | India | v South Africa | 19 Oct 2019 |
| UT Yadav | 9.0 | 1 | 40 | 3 | 4.44 | India | v South Africa | 19 Oct 2019 |
| K Rabada | 23.0 | 7 | 85 | 3 | 3.69 | South Africa | v India | 19 Oct 2019 |
| UT Yadav | 31.0 | 3 | 106 | 3 | 3.41 | India | v Australia | 16 Mar 2017 |
| SNJ O’Keefe | 77.0 | 17 | 199 | 3 | 2.58 | Australia | v India | 16 Mar 2017 |
| S Nadeem | 6.0 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 3 | India | v South Africa | 19 Oct 2019 |
India vs England Head to Head in Tests
India and England have faced each other 134 times in Test cricket, where England are still in a lead with 51 wins, while India come out victorious on 33 occasions. On the other hand, 50 Test matches have ended in a draw between both teams.
Talking about Test matches in India, a total of 67 matches have been played between India and England on Indian grounds. Out of which, India have won 24 games, while England come out victorious on 15 occasions, and 28 matches ended in a draw.
India vs England Head to Head in Tests
| Total Matches | 134 |
| India Won | 33 |
| England Won | 51 |
| Draw | 50 |
India vs England Head to Head in Tests in India
| Total Matches | 67 |
| India Won | 24 |
| England Won | 15 |
| Draw | 28 |
Updated squads ahead of the third Test
India Squad:
Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), KS Bharat (WK), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep
England Squad:
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes(c), Ben Foakes(w), Mark Wood, Ollie Robinson, Jack Leach, James Anderson, Daniel Lawrence, Gus Atkinson, Tom Hartley, Rehan Ahmed, Shoaib Bashir
