India vs England 4th T20I LIVE Score: After the loss in the third T20I in Rajkot, the Indian team will be seeking a series win in Pune when they host England in the fourth T20I on Friday. India lead the five-match series 2-1 after winning the first two games.
India have mostly relied on spinners with Varun Chakravarthy doing the star turn with 10 wickets so far, including a fifer. In the past three games, India have played with a sole specialist pacer with Hardik Pandya as the second seamer. Statistically, Indian spinners have claimed 18 wickets against pacer’s eight.
Although the Pune wicket is likely to be high-scoring, India are likely to continue with the same bolwing line-up. The only change that could be possible is the return of fit-again Rinku Singh replacing Dhruv Jurel.
On the other hand, England haven’t announced their playing XI for the fourth T20I. There has been rumours that Jamie Smith has a calf injury and if that’s true Jacob Bethell might replace him.
India vs England 4th T20I predicted XIs
India: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy
England: Ben Duckett, Philip Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
IND vs ENG live score: Hardik Pandya on verge of milestone
At 94 wickets, Hardik Pandya needs just two more wickets to draw level with Yuzvendra Chahal and become the joint second-highest wicket-taker for India in the format. Arshdeep Singh had surpassed Chahal a few days ago. He needs two more to reach 100 wickets in T20Is.
IND vs ENG live score: Shami hungry for wickets
Mohammed Shami, who returned to international cricket in the last match after 14 months, didn’t get any wicket in Rajkot. The Bengal pacer will be more than hungry to pick up early wickets.
IND vs ENG live score: England yet to name playing XI
Unlike in some of the previous games, England haven’t announced their playing XI. But they might be forced to make one change as Jamie Smith is rumoured to have a calf injury. He could be replaced by Jacob Bethell.
IND vs ENG live score: India likely to continue with spin-heavy attack
India have stick to their plans very diligently – going with a spin-heavy attack with one lone specialist pacer. In Pune, although its a high-scoring ground, the hosts are unlikely to tinker with their bowling line-up. Varun Chakravarthy has been India’s stand-out bowler with 10 wickets in three games, including a fifer.
IND vs ENG live score: Rinku likely to replace Dhruv Jurel
Rinku Singh, who suffered a back spasm after the first game, is fit and availavle for today. In case, Rinku is brought on, he will replace Dhruv Jurel in the playing XI.
IND vs ENG live score: India aim series win
India have won the first two games before England managing their first win in Rajkot. A win in the fourth T20I will help India seal the series.
India vs England live score: Welcome
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the 4th T20I between India and England in Pune.
