The IND vs ENG fourth Test kicks off July 23–27, 2025 at Old Trafford, Manchester. England leads 2–1, but India are poised for a comeback. Here’s our in‑depth Winexch forecast.
Match Overview
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
- Dates: July 23–27, 2025; toss at ~3:30 PM IST
- Series: England leads 2–1; India must win to stay alive
Home Advantage & Win Probability
- England holds a 55 % win probability; India close at 45 %, thanks to crowd support and pitch familiarity.
- India have never won at Old Trafford in nine attempts—a mental barrier to break.
Torn Conditions & Pitch Report
- Forecast: Light rain across match days may disrupt play.
- Mixed opinions on the pitch: Possible slow and flat, aiding spinners later, but early bounce may help pacers.
- Expect a balanced track: early seam, followed by spin grip as the Test progresses.
Team News & XI Insights
India (Trail 1–2)
- Inclusions: Jasprit Bumrah returns, boosting attack strength.
- New faces: Anshul Kamboj debuts; Sai Sudharsan and Shardul Thakur also drafted in; Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Akash Deep drop out.
- Key leaders: Captain Shubman Gill leads; vice-captain Rishabh Pant enhances middle order.
England
- Toss call: Ben Stokes surprisingly opts to bowl first—rare at Old Trafford.
- Squad: Liam Dawson comes back in for injured Bashir; core XI unchanged.
Player To Watch
India
- Shubman Gill: Topping the series with 607 runs at 101 average; three Test centuries.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: In strong form, adds youth at the top order.
- Jasprit Bumrah: India’s strike pacer; India’s “ammunition” in Manchester..
- Mohammed Siraj: Referred to as the tour’s “unsung hero”.
- All‑round weaver: Sai Sudharsan—steady 61 on debut day.
England
- Joe Root: Reliable, with nearly 1,000 runs at Old Trafford.
- Ben Stokes: Impact all‑rounder leading both batting and bowling.
- Chris Woakes & Jofra Archer: Seam attack to exploit early conditions.
Toss & Strategy
- England’s decision to bowl suggests juicy early overhead conditions.
- Expect India to add an extra seamer and perhaps a spinner to tackle shifting conditions.
Fantasy/Winexch Tips
- Pitch & weather edge: Favor India if they win toss—bat first and avoid rain interruptions.
- Key bets:
- Top batter (India): Gill or Jaiswal
- Top bowler (India): Bumrah or Siraj
- England picks: Root, Stokes, Woakes
- Top batter (India): Gill or Jaiswal
Prediction & Outcome
- Match forecast: Rain-shortened game, leaning towards a draw but India hold momentum.
- Win instinct: India need to force a result; England favoured on home A‑game.
- Shubman Gill wins it? A big century here and India could seal morale—and series!
Winexch Strategy
- Use Winexch Login & App to monitor in-play odds on top players.
- Track toss updates via Winexch App for last-minute lineup changes.
- Leverage pitch/weather module to adjust your fantasy picks dynamically.
- Set smart notifications around key stats: e.g. Gill crossing 50, Bumrah’s first wicket.
Summary Table
| Factor | Impact | Winexch Action |
| Pitch | Balanced, spin after Day 2 | Pick seamers early, add spinner later |
| Weather | Rain threat | Hedge with draw safety |
| Batting Form | India top form | Invest in Gill, Jaiswal, Pant |
| Bowling Match‑ups | England seam vs. India pace spin | Mix bets: Bumrah, Woakes, Archer |
| Toss Trend | England bowling first at home | Strategy may favour spinners |
Final Winexch Insight
India are primed to turn the tide in Manchester. Focus on in‑form batters (Gill, Jaiswal), India’s pace duo (Bumrah, Siraj), and England’s key threats (Root, Stokes). Use the Winexch App and Login to track dynamic updates, weather shifts, and adjust your fantasy or Bet‑exchange moves. With smart strategy, the fourth Test could bring major Winexch gains.
