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Pataudi Trophy 2021, 2nd Test preview: India and England look to start from scratch again at Lord's

India and England continue their rivalry in the second Test for the Pataudi Trophy at Lord's from Thursday. With the opening Test ending in a frustrating draw, both teams would start from scratch again to draw first blood.

Pataudi Trophy 2021, 2nd Test preview: Team analysis, head-to-head, probable xi, fantasy xi, live streaming details-ayh
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London, First Published Aug 11, 2021, 6:16 PM IST

After a frustrating draw in the opening Test, things would now move to the second Test between India and England at Lord's in London from Thursday. Meanwhile, both the teams would look to restart things, as they eye first blood. On the same note, we present the match preview.

Team composition
As for the teams, India is batting heavy, as it seems like it has prioritised run-scoring over wickets. The likes of skipper Virat Kohli, opener Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja would headline the department. Meanwhile, its bowling contains a star-studded line-up, with pacers and seamers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj looking to exploit the seaming conditions.

Pataudi Trophy 2021, 2nd Test preview: Team analysis, head-to-head, probable xi, fantasy xi, live streaming details-ayh

For England, it is a similar story, as it too possesses a batting-heavy side. Although its top-order is a bit rusty, a lot would depend on skipper Joe Root. However, the others need to step up big time too. As for its bowling, it has been reliable, especially from seamer James Anderson and Ollie Robinson.

Injury concerns
India is unlikely to have pacer Thakur as he is having trouble with his hamstring. Meanwhile, England could be without pacer Stuart Broad, who reportedly injured his right calf.

Pataudi Trophy 2021, 2nd Test preview: Team analysis, head-to-head, probable xi, fantasy xi, live streaming details-ayh

Head-to-head
As for the head-on clashes between the two, England leads with 48 wins of the 127 matches, while India has won 29. In England, of the 63 Tests, England has won 34, while India has won just seven. As for Lord's, it has hosted 18 Tests between the two, with England winning 12 and India winning just a couple.

Weather and pitch report
The weather in London is likely to stay clear mostly, with the temperature likely to lurk between 21 to 24 degrees. As for the track, it would once again possess grass and is expected to assist seamers, with the side winning the toss, bowling first.

Pataudi Trophy 2021, 2nd Test preview: Team analysis, head-to-head, probable xi, fantasy xi, live streaming details-ayh

Probable XI
India:
Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah.
England: Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley/Zak Crawley, Haseeb Hameed, Joe Root (c), Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali, Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad/Mark Wood and James Anderson.

Fantasy XI
Batsmen:
Rohit, Rahul (vc), Root (c), Crawley- Rohit and Rahul are sure to give the perfect start, with Root being an ideal fit at number three, while Crawley could consolidate in the middle. Root's reliability makes him the skipper, while Rahul's form is a must for him being the deputy.
Wicketkeepers: Jonny Bairstow, Rishabh Pant- While Pant is a no-brainer here, Bairstow's lethal from with the bat makes him a favourite pick here.
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali- Jadeja is highly reliable in all departments, while Moeen usually performs with his spin bowling and can be an explosive batsman if needed.
Bowlers: Robinson, Anderson, Bumrah- Among the bowlers, Bumrah and Anderson are a must-have here, while Robinson's effectiveness and form of late make him an ideal inclusion.

Pataudi Trophy 2021, 2nd Test preview: Team analysis, head-to-head, probable xi, fantasy xi, live streaming details-ayh

Match details
Date and day:
August 12-16, 2021 (Thursday-Monday)
Venue: Lord's, London
Time: 3.30 PM (IST)
Where to watch (TV): Sony Ten, Sony Six, Sony Ten 3 and Sony Ten 4 (Also available in HD, along with regional languages)
Where to watch (Online): Sony LIV
 
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