India v England 3rd Test – 24/02/2021

India v England 3rd Test Preview – Betting Tips, Latest Odds, Predictions – 24/02/2021

England and India head to Ahmedabad for the crucial third Test of this four-match series.

India levelled matters with a dominant display in the previous clash but England will be keen to respond.

Discover our free cricket betting tips for this match.

India v England 3rd Test – Match Preview

England started this series in confident fashion but were quickly undone by India’s accomplished display on the deteriorating pitch in Chennai during the second Test.

This is a day-night Test that could offer conditions that both sides will look to exploit along the way.

Where: Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad

When: Wednesday, 24 February 2021

Start time: 14:30 IST (09:00 GMT)

Pitch conditions: This is the first game at the redeveloped stadium so it is difficult to know exactly how the pitch will act. It used to be quite a fair track but could initially offer help to the bowlers before it settles. The fact the game is under floodlights also means the ball could start to swing at certain times.

Weather conditions: The sky is set to be clear throughout this Test with no chance of rain having an impact. It will be hot before temperature drop just a little heading into the evening session.

India v England 3rd Test – Latest Odds

India are the favourites to land another victory. They can be backed at 1.532 with 1xBet.

England are priced at 4.0 with the same betting site. The draw is available at 6.0.

India v England 3rd Test – Team News

• Umesh Yadav – Yadav has been drafted in to replace Shardul Thakur for this Test. The fast bowler has been out with a calf injury he suffered in Australia.
• Ishant Sharma – Ishant could be key for India in these conditions, especially with Mohammed Shami still sidelined.
• Jasprit Bumrah – Bumrah missed the second Test but could be in-line for a return now the series has moved to Ahmedabad.
• Shubman Gill – Gill has shown glimpses of his ability this series but will be keen to go on to chalk up a big score at the top of the order. He will first have to have an arm injury assessed before this match. Mayank Agarwal waits in the wings.
• James Anderson – England’s record wicket-taker sat out the second clash but is likely to return for this one. He could be ready to build on his excellent first Test showing should the ball move under the lights.
• Moeen Ali – The spin all-rounder put in a fine showing in the second Test but has not returned home for a period of rest as England continue to rotate their options.
• Ben Foakes – The talented wicketkeeper should take the gloves again and was a bright spot in a disappointing second Test for the visitors.

India v England 3rd Test – Betting Tips and Predictions

This is a crucial clash for both teams. Win here and you can’t lose the series, as well as being in the driving seat for a memorable success.

India may have gambled a little with the pitch in the second Test but there is no doubt they played conditions much better regardless.

England will be glad to get to Ahmedabad and a new opportunity to get back on track.

Let’s have a look at a few markets that offer some interesting betting opportunities.

Back Anderson to Star for England

The experienced bowler enjoyed a fine first Test and produced a brilliant spell to turn that game well in England’s favour.

He comes into this fresh and looks ideal to take advantage should the ball start to swing under the floodlights for this day-night contest.

While spinners Jack leach and Dom Bess are high in the betting, it’s worth noting this is a bet to be England’s top wicket-taker in the first innings.

The pitch is unlikely to break up in quite the same fashion as the last match so Anderson can be his team’s top bowler. His price of 3.75 with bet365 looks a good bet.

Pujara to Shine Back at Motera

Cheteshwar Pujara didn’t have the best time in tricky conditions in the second Chennai Test but there was a lot to like about his first-innings 75 in the first Test.

That also came off the back of some typically gritty displays Down Under.

While this ground hasn’t seen much cricket due to redevelopment work, Pujara has previously enjoyed batting here.

He hit an unbeaten double hundred back in 2012 and could be a value play in the India top batsman market at 4.5 with 22Bet.

Ishant for Top Indian Bowler

Ishant Sharma caused England’s batsmen some real problems in the first Test without being heavily rewarded with wickets.

His consistent line and length and ability to get the ball moving around could be a big weapon for the hosts in this clash.

Like Anderson, he could well suit conditions and looks worth a bet to be his team’s top first-innings wicket-taker.

He can be backed at 5.0 with bet365, which looks a price worth taking.

Read our round-up of the best free cricket betting tips for this match.