IND vs ENG: India will feel the absence of Virat Kohli in the initial two Tests against England, yet the visitors might be concerned about the home team’s formidable track record at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad. The series opener, scheduled for January 25, promises an intriguing battle as England faces the challenge of confronting India’s spinners on their home turf.
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Hyderabad Set to Host Opening Test as India and England Gear Up for Intense Series Opener
The much-awaited Test series between India and England is only less than 48 hours away from getting underway. England, led by Ben Stokes, are challenging India’s unbeaten run at home in the format since 2012. In a five-match series, the opening game becomes crucial especially for the visiting team in Tests. The first Test is set to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad as England will be keen on catching the hosts off guard and take an early lead in the series.
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But for that to happen they will have to break the team’s unbeaten run at the venue since 2013 in red-ball cricket. India have played a total of five Test matches in Hyderabad and have won four while one game ended in a draw. England are playing at the venue for the first time in the whites while even team India will take the field in Tests in Hyderabad for the first time in 2018.
India’s Test record in Hyderabad
1 Won-4
2 Lost-0
3 Draw-1