India vs England Prediction: England have been worst team so far

India and England are going head to head in the 29th game of the ICC World Cup 2023 at Ekana Sports City, Lucknow, Lucknow, India on 29th October. England has had a World Cup to forget winning only one game so far and sitting at the bottom of the table. Can the defending world cup Champions come back against a strong Indian side? Who will win this game?

The home team is displaying exceptional form this season and remains the only unbeaten squad thus far. The Indian players have shown outstanding collective performance, with various individuals rising to the occasion during different stages of the tournament.

The Indian batting lineup stands as one of the tournament's most formidable, with the majority of their batsmen being in fine form. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma rank among the top four run-scorers in the competition and will continue to play pivotal roles in the upcoming match.

Supporting them are players like Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer, who have provided excellent contributions. However, there is a certain untested element in the lower-order batting, and with the absence of Hardik Pandya in this game, India might encounter some challenges if the top-order doesn't perform well. On the bowling front, India has shone brightly this season. Jasprit Bumrah has been consistently accurate and has accumulated 11 wickets thus far.

Mohammed Siraj, though delivering a solid performance, is yet to reach his peak. However, Mohammed Shami, who replaced Shardul Thakur in the match against New Zealand, returned with a five-wicket haul and is eager to make an impact against England. Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav have collectively secured 15 wickets between them.

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

England must be profoundly disappointed with their current performance. They seem to be a mere shadow of the World Cup-winning team from the previous edition, having won just one out of the five matches played. As it stands, England finds itself in one of the bottom two spots, and their chances of reaching the semifinals are almost non-existent.

Despite having quality players at the top of the batting order, including Johnny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, and Joe Root, England lacks a dynamic batsman like Jason Roy, who was exceptional during the 2019 campaign. While Malan has shown competence, his approach tends to be more conservative.

Similarly, Root, who comes in at number 3, has not been at his fluent best. Ben Stokes played a crucial role in England's first-ever World Cup victory but has only appeared in two matches so far. His presence as a middle-order batsman is crucial, but his inability to bowl has left the team management facing a dilemma.

The untimely injury to Reece Topley has further compounded England's woes, particularly in the bowling department. This is evident from the fact that Adil Rashid, with six wickets in five matches, now stands as the leading wicket-taker in the squad.

Nonetheless, England has consistently proven to be a formidable opponent for India, and they can never be completely discounted.

Dawid Malan, Johnny Bairstow, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c) (wk), Moeen Ali/Liam Livingstone, David Willey, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson

In Lucknow, teams have a slight advantage when chasing, having secured victories in 4 out of the 7 ODIs played at this venue. Furthermore, the most recent two matches were won by teams chasing a target. Hence, it is likely that the toss-winning captain will opt to field first.

The pitch at the Ekana Stadium is well-balanced, providing an intriguing battle between bat and ball. The surface features some grass, which aids the ball to skid early and generate pace. Seam bowlers can also anticipate some early swing in the match. As the game progresses and the ball gets older, it is expected to become more batsman-friendly.

A competitive score on this pitch is estimated to be around 280 runs.

The weather will remain warm in the afternoon with some cloud cover expected. However, there is no rain in the forecast.

India is currently in excellent form, and we anticipate them to maintain their strong performance. In contrast, England is facing challenges in all aspects of the game and may struggle to turn things around against such formidable opposition.

Our recommendation is to bet on India for the victory.