1st Test : India vs England Day 1 - Nostra Pro Prediction Tips
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Match predictions:
1) Will any batsman score a hundred on Day 1?
There have been a total of two centurions on Day 1 of the last 3 Tests at this venue. But interestingly, the last time these 2 sides met each other, there were no centurions on Day 1. A very tricky question indeed, a lot might depend on the pitch. But seeing that pitches in England have been a bit batting friendly in recent times, we predict that YES, there will be a centurion on Day 1.
Prediction - Yes
2) How many aggregate runs will be scored on Day 1?
328 runs have been scored on an avg, on Day 1 of the last 3 Tests at this venue. Also, 308 runs were scored on Day 1 of these teams' last H2H meeting at this venue. With both teams having very strong batting
Prediction - 300 or more
3) Will the team batting first be bowled out on Day 1?
The team batting first
Prediction - No
4) Will any opener of the team batting first score 50 or more runs on Day 1?
In the last 3 Tests at this venue, two times an opener from the team batting first scored 50 or more runs on Day 1. However, when these two sides last met here, both the openers were dismissed cheaply. But looking at the line-ups, with Cook, Dhawan, Vijay & Jennings being the 4 openers, the stats look more
Prediction - Yes
5) How many batsmen will score 70 or more runs on Day 4?
In the last 3 Tests at this venue, just 2 batsmen scored 70 or more runs on Day 1. Plus, in the last H2H match at this venue, just 1 batsmen managed to score 70 or more runs. With the match being Day 1 of a long series, it might
Prediction - 1 or less
6) How many runs will the team batting first add for the 2nd wicket on Day 1?
The team batting first had added an avg of just 19 runs for the 2nd
Prediction - Less than 50
7) Will any bowler pick 5 or more wickets on Day 1?
2 bowlers grabbed 5-
Prediction - No
8) Will any spinner pick a wicket on Day 1?
Just 1 wicket has been picked by spinners on Day 1 in the last 3 matches at this Venue. Also, spinners took no
Prediction - Yes
9) How many maidens will be bowled on Day 1?
An avg of 15 maidens have been bowled on Day 1 of the last 3 matches at this venue. Also, 13 maidens were bowled on Day 1 when these two sides last met at this venue. With both sides having incredibly skillful pacers who can swing the ball & spinners who can keep things tight, we predict that 14 or more maidens will be bowled on Day 1.
Prediction - 14 or more
10) Will any batsman hit a six on Day 1?
Interestingly, no sixes were hit on Day 1 of the last 3 matches at this venue. But 2 sixes were hit on Day 1 of their last H2H encounter here. A lot might depend on India batting first, as Vijay & Dhawan would love to take the English spinners on. We predict a six to be hit on Day 1.
Prediction - Yes
11) How many extras will be conceded on Day 1?
11 extras were bowled on avg on Day 1 of the last 3 matches at this venue. However, when these two sides last met each other here, 18 extras were bowled on Day 1. But with both sides having a very disciplined bowling attack, we predict that less than 15 extras will be bowled on Day 1.
Prediction - Less than 15
12) How many fours will the team batting first hit on Day 1?
The team batting first had hit an avg of 39
Prediction - 35 or more
Predicted Line-ups:
India:
M Vijay, S Dhawan, C Pujara, V Kohli (c), A Rahane, D Karthik (wk), H Pandya, R Ashwin, I Sharma, U Yadav, M Shami.
England:
A Cook, K Jennings, J Root (c), J Bairstow, D Malan, B Stokes, M Ali, J Buttler (wk), A Rashid, J Anderson, S Broad
Date: 01-08-2018
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Time: 3.30 PM IST
TV Listings: Sony Six, Sony Six HD, Sony Ten 3, Sony Ten 3 HD
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