India Tour of England 2025 – Old Trafford, Manchester
Match Preview
- Fixture: England (ENG) vs India (IND), 4th Test
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
- Date & Time: Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 3:30 PM IST onwards
- Series: England lead 2-1 after winning a thrilling Lord’s Test by 22 runs
Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips
Hot Picks for Your Fantasy Team
England
- Jamie Smith
- 415 runs in 6 innings (Avg: 103.75)
- Highest of 184* at Edgbaston and 88 in the same Test
- Most reliable English batter this series
- Ben Stokes
- 163 runs (Avg: 42.55) with the bat & 11 wickets (Avg: 29.45) with the ball in 3 matches
- Crucial all-round option
- Harry Brook
- 314 runs in 3 matches (SR: 75+)
- 1 century, 1 half-century
- Attacking style ideal for high-impact fantasy points
India
- Shubman Gill
- 607 runs in 6 innings (Avg: 101.16)
- Three consecutive hundreds, including a double ton in Birmingham
- Leading run-scorer in the series
- Jasprit Bumrah
- 12 wickets in 2 matches (Avg: 21)
- Two five-wicket hauls
- Best bowling average of both teams, crucial for wicket points
- Rishabh Pant
- 425 runs in 6 innings, SR: 78.41
- 4 fifty-plus scores (2 centuries)
- High bonus potential for keepers and aggressive batting
Old Trafford Pitch & Weather Report
- Pitch Analysis:
- Early days: Assists fast bowlers with movement and bounce
- Middle phase: Batting gets easier, rewards patience
- Later days: Surface wears and helps spinners
- Weather Forecast:
- Cloudy conditions at the start, with over 40% chance of rain on Days 1–3
- Rain interruptions are possible initially, but clearer towards the last two days
- Chasing Record:
- Teams batting first have 32 wins (overall), but teams chasing have won 3 of the last 4
Dream11 Team Suggestions
Small Leagues / Head-to-Head
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeepers | Rishabh Pant, Jamie Smith |
| Batters | Shubman Gill, Harry Brook, KL Rahul |
| All-rounders | Ravindra Jadeja, Ben Stokes |
| Bowlers | Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Brydon Carse, Chris Woakes |
- Captain: Shubman Gill
- Vice-captain: Jamie Smith
Grand Leagues / High-Risk Contests
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeepers | Rishabh Pant |
| Batters | Shubman Gill, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Yashasvi Jaiswal |
| All-rounders | Ravindra Jadeja, Ben Stokes, Washington Sundar |
| Bowlers | Jasprit Bumrah, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse |
- Captain: Ravindra Jadeja
- Vice-captain: Ben Stokes
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Shubman Gill: Safest captain (form and consistency)
- Jamie Smith: Strong vice-captain option; big-scoring wicketkeeper
- Jasprit Bumrah: Great pick for bowler-friendly conditions
- Ben Stokes: All-format match-winner, especially under pressure
- Ravindra Jadeja: Captaincy punt for spinning surfaces in final innings
ENG vs IND 4th Test Expert Insights
- England start as favorites due to home advantage and recent form
- Indian spinners could come into play in the second half of the match, making Jadeja/Sundar valuable
- Rain could be a factor over the first three days—set your team with bowlers likely to make early inroads
Additional Fantasy Tips
- Pick at least one spinner (Jadeja, Dawson, or Sundar) for 4th/5th-day impact points
- If playing grand leagues, consider Jofra Archer or Brydon Carse for breakthrough bowling spells
- Batters who can adapt to seaming conditions (Brook, Pant, Gill) offer high-point potential even if the pitch is tough
Final Word: Build your fantasy team around form and all-round contributors. With rain forecast early, bowlers and wicketkeeper-batters are likely to fetch maximum points, while spin/all-rounders gain value as the match progresses. Good luck!