The fourth match of the five -match T20 series between India and England will be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune on 31 January. Team India is currently ahead 2–1 and would like to win the series after winning the match. At the same time, the England team will land with the intention of equality.
The Indian batting flop in the previous match in Rajkot, causing the team to face defeat. Hardik Pandya was the top scorer by scoring 40 runs in 35 balls, but the rest of the batsmen could not stand in front of England’s superb bowling. Now how will the pitch of MCA Stadium be and which team will benefit? Let’s know.
MCA Stadium Pitch Report
- This pitch is considered to be suited to spinners, especially the ball turns and bounces in middle overs.
- However, it is also good for the batsmen and high-scoring matches are seen here.
- In the last IPL season, 200+ scores were less seen here, it is clear that the pitch has more impact of bowling.
- So far, 4 T20Is have been played at the MCA Stadium, in which the teams who have won the first batting and chase have won twice.
MCA Stadium Record (in T20I)
| Match | 4 |
|---|---|
| First batting win | 2 |
| Win by chasing the target | 2 |
| Won the match by winning the toss | 2 |
| Won the match after losing the toss | 2 |
| Highest score | 206/6 |
| Liest score | 101 |
| Higher chase score | 158/5 |
| Average score of first batting | 166 |
IND vs Eng Head-to-Head Record
There is not much difference between T20 matches between India and England.
| T20i matches played | India won | England won |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | 15 | 12 |
Today’s match can be quite exciting as both teams compete with equal. Spinners and batsmen will have a big role on Pune pitch and it can be difficult to chase 200+ scores. Now it will be interesting to see whether Surya Brigade will be able to make a series in its name or will return to England?
