The first match of the five -match Test series between India and England is scheduled to be played at the headingley ground in Leeds from tomorrow i.e. 20 June. ViratFor the first time after retiring from Test cricket of veterans like Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the Indian team is contesting with young talent.
The good news for cricket fans is that there is no possibility of rain during the match. According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature in Leeds is expected to be 28 ° C and the minimum temperature is 15 ° C. In such a situation, fans will get a chance to enjoy cricket for five days without worrying about rain.
The pitch of the headingley has always been helping the bowlers, especially the fast bowlers, this pitch feeds more. On the first day, the new ball will have to be very cautious with the new ball in the first innings as the fast bowlers in the first session can help a lot from swing and seam movement. In such a situation, the first few overs can be challenged for the batsmen, then the batsmen will have to play a little.
To decide the victory defeat in the match, it will be beneficial to take an edge in the first inning itself. So far 84 Test matches have been played on this pitch of Headingley. Out of which 29 times the team batting first has won. While the team playing in the second innings 36 times has won. This is the reason that most teams see the first bowling after winning the toss. The biggest successful run chase on this ground has been 404/3, which reflects the chasing friendly nature of this pitch.
As the match progresses on this pitch, the average score also falls in the same way, so batting in another inning becomes a little easier. In such a situation, it will be interesting to see whether the England team wins the toss and decides to bat first or bowling.
This time the Indian team is taking the field with a very young captain Shubman Gill. This series of five Test matches is going to prove to be a tough competition between the two teams. Earlier, the series played in England, the Indian team had drawn it. At the same time, the England team is currently in good form on their home ground. Ben Stokes is the captain of England, the team led by him would like to challenge India with his aggressive batting and badgeball technology.
