ENG vs IND 4th Test: Expected Changes in 4th Test

Updated At: 2025-07-19

When it comes to the red-ball format, nothing can beat the top three teams - Australia, England, and India. All three teams are currently busy being part of the Test series with the beginning of the new cycle of the World Test Championship. Australia is touring the Caribbean Islands, and they recently won the 3-match Test series by 0-3. India and England are currently fighting for supremacy in the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy. The England vs India Test series has reached an interesting position where England is leading the series by 2 wins, whereas India stands with a single win. ENG vs IND 4th Test is scheduled to begin on 23rd July at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.

The hosts, England, have played exceptionally well in the first two Tests, and their last day win over India in the 3rd Test was talk of the town. It is because of their win, the trusted betting sites in India have favourable odds for England for the 4th Test. England has made some strategic changes, and with the return of Jofra Archer in the team, they carry an upper hand in the pace attack. He made his return to the Test format in the previous game and scalped 5 wickets in 2 innings at an economy of 2.72. Skipper Ben Stokes is England’s leading wicket-taker with 11 wickets in 3 matches at an economy of 3.08. On the batting front, Jamie Smith is their primary run-scorer with 415 runs in 3 matches at an average of 103.75 and a strike rate of 85.92.

India has stunned everyone with their performance in the series without the presence of their top batters - Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The visitors came into action under a new leadership, and that made them vulnerable against the ‘Bazball’. However, Shubman Gill and his boys have successfully dominated the ‘Bazball’ and forced England to come up with a new plan. Shubman Gill is the leading run-scorer in the series with 607 runs in 3 matches at an average of 101.16 and a strike rate of 71.83. He is followed by Rishabh Pant with 425 runs in 3 matches at an average of 70.83 and a strike rate of 78.41. The bowling figures have been dominated by Indian pacers as Mohammad Siraj has come out as the leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets in 3 matches at an economy of 3.81. Jasprit Bumrah is following him with 12 wickets in 2 matches at an economy of 2.90.

ENG vs IND Test Series - Top Performers

Batsman	Team	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Shubman Gill	India	3	607	101.16	71.83
Rishabh Pant	India	3	425	70.83	78.41
Jamie Smith	England	3	415	103.75	85.92
KL Rahul	India	3	375	62.5	55.97
Ravindra Jadeja	India	3	327	109	52.57

Bowler	Teams	Matches	Wickets	Best	Average	Economy
Mohammed Siraj	India	3	13	6/70	32	3.81
Jasprit Bumrah	India	2	12	5/74	21	2.9
Akash Deep	India	2	11	6/99	28.09	4.28
Ben Stokes	England	3	11	4/66	29.45	3.08
Josh Tongue	England	2	11	4/86	33.63	4.56

ENG vs IND 4th Test - Expected Changes

Tough Decision on Karun Nair

Karun Nair made his comeback to the team after 8 years, but it was nothing as expected. The batter has struggled to score runs, and his spot at number 3 has been a complete waste. In the last 3 games, Karun has managed to score just 131 runs in 3 matches at an average of 21.83 and a strike rate of 52.61. He comes at number 3, which was the spot of Virat Kohli, and after his retirement, Karun had big shoes to fill. However, things have not gone as per the plan. There are reports that the Indian team management might bring in Sai Sudharsan at number 3 to replace Karun Nair. The move can be a healthy option for the team in the long run. Sai has played a single Test and he has 30 runs in his account. He is a fresh face, and at the age of 23, Sai has a lot to learn. If crafted with care, Sai Sudharsan can be a permanent spot at number 3 in the red-ball format for Team India.

Shoaib Bashir’s Injury Concern for England

Shoaib Bashir, who has come out as the top spin option for England, was seen heavily taped in the 3rd Test due to an injury. He managed to scalp 2 wickets overall but struggled with pain during the game. It is not yet confirmed officially, but Shoaib Bashir might be rested for the 4th Test. He is expected to be replaced by the experienced Liam Dawson in the team. At the age of 35, Liam Dawson has been part of 3 Tests and has 7 wickets to his name at an economy of 3.39. The injury to Shoaib Bashir has also raised questions for England’s team management in finding the right spin attack for the team.

Kuldeep Yadav to Comeback in Action

Another major change which is expected for Team India is the inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav in the team. He has been a valuable asset for the team in the past and can bowl long spells at a lower economy. Old Trafford Cricket Ground is a spin-friendly pitch, and if Kuldeep’s attack is combined with Ravindra Jadeja, it can do wonders for the visitors. The cricket pundits have already suggested that the Indian team management add an extra bowling option in order to scalp 22 wickets successfully.

Injury to Rishabh Pant

The sudden injury of Rishabh Pant has raised concerns for the Indian team management, and expert free tips have become unfavourable for Team India. He was replaced by Dhruv Jurel in the field during the 3rd Test. Rishabh Pant is an important player for Team India, and there is a high possibility that he might be replaced by Dhruv Jurel for the 4th Test. The decision might come considering that the team is still left to play 2 Tests, and Pant’s fitness is more important in the long run.