India vs. England 3rd Test: How to watch live, predicted lineups, and venue details

India and England are set for a high-stakes encounter in the third Test, with the series currently tied at 1-1. The match, scheduled to begin on February 15 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, promises to be a thrilling battle between two formidable sides.

India's resurgence in the second Test in Vizag, led by standout performances from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jasprit Bumrah, has bolstered confidence in the team. However, concerns linger over the team's middle-order, which has shown inconsistency.

Captain Rohit Sharma's recent struggles with the bat have compounded India's worries, particularly in the absence of key players like KL Rahul and Virat Kohli. Sharma's form will be crucial in stabilizing the middle-order and setting the tone for India's innings.


With Rahul sidelined, Mumbai's Sarfaraz Khan is in line to make his long-awaited Test debut. His inclusion could potentially reshape India's batting lineup, providing much-needed stability alongside newcomer Rajat Patidar.

England, known for their meticulous research and aggressive tactics, will be keen to exploit India's middle-order vulnerabilities. The visitors will look to capitalize on any lapses in concentration or form from the Indian batsmen.

Key Players to Watch

India's wicketkeeper KS Bharat's recent batting failures highlight the team's need for a reliable middle-order batsman. Uttar Pradesh's Dhruv Jurel, known for his aggressive approach, is emerging as a potential candidate to address this gap.

Match Details

What: India vs. England, 3rd Test
When: February 15 (Thursday)
Where: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
Time: 9:30 AM (IST)
Where to Watch
The match will be available for live stream/telecast on Jio Cinema, Sports 18 Network.

Probable Playing XIs

England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.