India vs England 3rd Test Prediction

If ENG Bat First

Predicted Score: Around 300

England have replaced a struggling Ben Duckett with Jos Buttler who will be one of the key batsmen in their lineup. However, it will be mostly up to Alastair Cook, Joe Root and Ben Stokes to get the big runs and propel England to the 300-mark. Cook is batting nicely and we predict him to top-score for his side.

India have drafted seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar into the squad but it is unknown whether he will be getting a game or not. In these conditions, Kohli will yet again turn to Ashwin and Jadeja to do the job with the ball. Ashwin has taken 11 wickets so far and he will be India's best bet to restrict England to under 300.

IND vs ENG Betting Odds

India's rout of England in the last match has made them short favorites at 1.64 with 1xbet and 1.57 with bet365. England are distant outsiders at 4.7 and 4.50 respectively. The last three tests at the PCA have produced results and since the pitch is expected to become difficult to bat on with time, a draw seems to be the least favorite outcome at 5.6 with betfair and 5.00 with bet365.

IND vs ENG: Our Prediction

England made a promising start to the series and they had India by the scruff of their neck in the first game. However, things went horribly wrong for them in the second game where they suffered a batting collapse on the fifth day to hand India a massive 246-run victory. So the latter will be coming into this match with momentum and loads of confidence. They also have a tremendous test record at Mohali which has been a happy hunting ground for them. They have wins in their last three games here and have beaten England two times out of three.

England will be slightly weakened in the bowling department without Chris Woakes and Stuart Broad and India are sure to take full advantage of this. We therefore predict the hosts to win this match and go 2-0 up in the series.