India seized the initiative in the series with another thrilling win on the final day of the 4th Test. Virat Kohli's men hold a 2-1 advantage going into the 5th and final Test at Old Trafford, a draw being enough for the Indian's not only to cement their place as the best Test team on the planet, but to join just three previous Indian teams that have tasted success on English shores. Check out our preview and predictions for what should be a thrilling finale to what has been an absorbing Test Series. 

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Bumrah Inspiration

With the fourth test very much in the balance heading into the fifth day, Jasprit Bumrah inspired an Indian bowling attack and the visitors toppled England to take an insurmountable 2-1 lead in this series. 

That was just India’s second ever Test victory at the Oval, and their first since 1971, so records are certainly here to be broken as we head to Old Trafford.

Dominance At Old Trafford

That said, England’s record here is, indeed, exceptional. They’ve gone W12-D2-L1 from their last 15 tests here, with all three failures to win coming against Australia. 

While India hadn’t won at the Oval in 50 years, they have never tasted victory at this ground in this format and England will be desperate to keep that record going.

While Jimmy Anderson has a stand named after him here, his recent record would suggest that he might not be as effective as he used to at this ground. 

Indeed, he’s played two tests here since 2017 and has taken just three wickets in total, with just one coming across his last three innings here against West Indies and Pakistan and with over 160 overs to his name so far this season, there’s a case to be made to not risk him with the Ashes coming up in a few months’ time.

Jos Buttler and Jack Leach have been recalled to the side, with the latter likely coming in to partner Moeen Ali instead of replacing him on a pitch that has been known to turn, and that could very much play into the hosts' hands.

England Draw No Bet

England will need to roll the dice here in order to win, and we’d expect a track very much suited to the bowlers in order to minimise the chances of a draw. 

It would be a crying shame if this final test were to be disrupted by bad weather after what has been an enthralling series, though there is a high chance that rain may get in the way at times over the weekend.

Both sides have proven their powers of recovery over the last four tests, and it’s now the hosts’ turn to do so once again. 

Their bowlers have been exceptional so far this series while their batting attack has grown massively as it’s worn on, and the home advantage may just see them through on this occasion.

PREDICTION:

ENGLAND DRAW NO BET

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England’s dismantling of India on day one of the third test really set the tone for the rest of the match at Headingley, and although on day three India looked to be clawing their way back into it, any hopes of a comeback were diminished in the eight-wicket morning session on day four. The series is now nicely poised at 1-1 with two tests to go, and with the momentum now with the hosts it’s a very difficult series to call. Check out preview for what should be a thrilling 4th Test.

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Malan Eased Pressure On Root

Dawid Malan’s 70 in the match has proven that he can add some extra-quality to what was a struggling top three, while it also eases much of the pressure on Root coming in at four, though it’s easy to forget just how dominant the visitors were in the first couple of tests.

India haven’t become a poor side overnight, and on a flatter and faster pitch with less swing and movement, their top order shouldn’t struggle as much against the likes of Anderson and Robinson as they did in Headingley on what is effectively a very strong batting wicket.

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India Draw No Bet

Kohli’s men certainly aren’t pushovers and will be determined to bounce back fast from what was a sizable defeat in Leeds, though they have an unwanted record to tend with here. 

They have only ever won once at the Oval, with that result coming all the way back in 1971, not winning any of the subsequent eight test outings there and losing each of the last three. 

They have also followed up an innings defeat with a second one on three of the last four occasions, including here in 2014, though the most recent occurrence in 2018 saw them topple England by 203 runs in Nottingham.

All things considered, India’s resolve should shake off that innings defeat and on a wicket that is certainly tailored towards batsmen, India will feel confident they have the strength in depth there to excel, while they have a pace attack that can cause a lot of issues themselves. 

They seem the more complete side at the moment, though a draw no bet looks the way to go on this surface, especially considering five of India’s last eight visits here have ended in a stalemate.

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INDIA DRAW NO BET

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In what was a thrilling finish to the 2nd Test at Lord's, India managed to get home by 151 runs in the final hour to take a 1-0 lead and all the momentum heading into the 3rd Test at Headingley. Joe Root was again in sparkling form with the bat, however the England captain needs support from his team who will have to dig deep if they are going to get back into the series. Form Labs preview the game ahead of what is expected to be another absorbing encounter between England and India. 

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Dominant India

India have dominated this series so far and even if they didn’t take the first Test, they managed to get their win in remarkable style by toppling England on the final day of the second to take a 1-0 series lead.

While the hosts are still very much in with a chance of taking the series with three Tests still to play, serious change is needed as they don’t currently look like a side capable of beating India, as they’re still waiting for their first home Test victory in 2021, drawing two and losing two against New Zealand and India so far.

Changes For England

There will be changes at the top of the order for England, with Zak Crawley and Dom Sibley missing out here after poor displays so far in the series. 

Dawid Malan comes into the squad, while Saqib Mahmood comes in to strengthen the bowling attack with Jack Leach missing out.

This green Headingley track will suit pace bowlers, so Mahmood, Jimmy Anderson and Ollie Robinson are going to be key to England’s chances here, though in truth it’s India’s pace attack that has been the most impressive this series and with a stronger and more stable batting line-up, it certainly wouldn’t be a surprise to see the visitors take a 2-0 lead here.

Root In Top Form

Joe Root has topped scored for England in all four innings this series and while it has proven that his side relies on his runs too much, it also highlights the gulf in class at the moment between him and the rest of this team. 

With this being his home stadium, we can see him getting his third century of the series on what looks to be a strong batting pitch.

JOE ROOT TO SCORE A CENTURY

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England and India get their five-Test series underway when they clash at Trent Bridge in the 1^st Test on Wednesday. The much-anticipated series between the number one ranked Indians and third ranked English is expected to be an absorbing encounter, with Joe Root determined to put things right after losing a controversial series in India earlier this year. Tipsters Form Labs guide you to where the value might lie with their betting tips for the game.

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This promises to be an absolute cracker of a series, kicking off at Trent Bridge this week as England look to bounce back and muster up a win on home soil following their series defeat to New Zealand here.

The 3-1 series defeat in India the last time these sides met was in conditions very much suited to the hosts’ spin attack, and in these more seam friendly conditions, this should be a more level playing field.

While England have arguably the best pace attack in test cricket, a few notable absentees may just hinder their progress throughout this series, with Ben Stokes taking an indefinite leave from the game and Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes unavailable through injury.

They still have the experienced duo of Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson though, and they could cause a lot of issues for this India batting line-up.

India Draw No Bet

On balance, India look to have the more vigorous batting attack, with Virat Kohli desperate to get a win on English soil for the first time in 14 years for this Indian side, while KL Rahul and Ajinkya Rahane will provide a lot of cover should India’s captain fail to live up to the billing.

The same can’t be said of England’s top order, though, with a lot of the pressure falling on Joe Root and even though Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow are there, a lack of experience in general for this host side may just prove to be their undoing.

Ben Stokes is a massive loss for the hosts, and we can see them struggling against this very dangerous India side, though with the weather potentially being a hindrance here, the draw no bet provides that safety blanket.

India Draw No Bet At 5/4

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