England vs India, Dharamshala 5th Test Live Updates:
The final face-off of the five-match Test series between England and India unfolds today at the picturesque Dharamshala stadium. England, led by Ben Stokes, won the toss and elected to bat with openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett at the crease. The team's score has currently surpassed 30 runs.
Marking his debut for the Indian team, Devdutt Padikkal steps in, while Rajat Patidar sits out. With Jasprit Bumrah's return, pacer Aakash Deep also makes way from the team lineup.
Captain Rohit Sharma has already clinched the series with a 3-1 lead for India. Dharamshala's Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium witnesses not just a crucial match but also celebrates the 100th Test milestone for both R. Ashwin and Jonny Bairstow.
Could India Set an Historical Record after 112 Years?
India has made a comeback seven times after trailing 0-1 in a Test series. If they win this final match, they will achieve a historical record not seen in 112 years—the feat of winning four consecutive matches after losing the first in a five-match Test series.
Only thrice in Test history has this been achieved; the first during the 1897-98 Ashes by Australia against England. Australia repeated this in the 1901/02 Ashes with a dramatic 4-1 series triumph. India boasts 17 Test series victories to its name.
England Makes a Single Change for this Test
England has introduced one change in their squad, bringing Mark Wood in to replace Oli Robinson. Ben Stokes' team will thus take the field with an attack featuring two pacers and the spin duo of Shoaib Basheer and Tom Hartley. Stokes' own participation in the pace battery remains uncertain.
India's Playing XI for the Dharamshala Test
Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravindra Jadeja, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), R. Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, and Jasprit Bumrah.
England's Playing XI in Dharamshala
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (captain), Ben Foakes (wicketkeeper), Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, Shoaib Basheer, and James Anderson.
Schedule of India vs England Test Series
1st Test: January 25-29, Hyderabad (England won by 28 runs) 2nd Test: February 2-6, Visakhapatnam (India won by 106 runs) 3rd Test: February 15-19, Rajkot (India won by 434 runs) 4th Test: February 23-27, Ranchi (India won by 5 wickets) 5th Test: March 7-11, Dharamshala
