India and England are set to clash in the fourth Test of their bilateral series at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, Jharkhand, commencing on Friday, February 23.
The series kicked off with England seizing an early advantage, courtesy of remarkable performances from Ollie Pope, who scored a magnificent 196, and Tom Hartley, who claimed figures of 7/62, guiding the visitors to a memorable 28-run victory in Hyderabad.
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However, India swiftly turned the tables in the subsequent matches. In the second Test held in Visakhapatnam, India emerged victorious by 106 runs, showcasing a spirited comeback. They continued their dominant form into the third Test in Rajkot, where they secured a resounding 434-run triumph, marking India's largest-ever victory margin in Test cricket.
A notable highlight of India's stellar performance was the emergence of youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal, who exhibited exceptional batting prowess by scoring double centuries in both matches. Jaiswal's remarkable feat earned him a place in the record books as only the second Indian, following in the footsteps of Virat Kohli, to achieve the milestone of scoring 200 or more runs in consecutive Test matches.
As the teams gear up for the fourth Test in Ranchi, anticipation and excitement are palpable, with fans eagerly awaiting another exhilarating encounter between these cricketing powerhouses.
Ranchi weather forecast for India vs England, 4th Test
The weather in Ranchi for the first four days of the cricket match is expected to be favourable, with temperatures ranging from 26 to 30 degrees Celsius. There is no forecast of rain during these days, and a gentle breeze will be blowing across the region. As the players will be in the eastern part of India, where winter is still lingering, conditions are expected to be suitable for cricket.
However, on the fifth day, the weather forecast indicates considerable cloudiness with a couple of showers in the afternoon. This suggests that there may be a slight interruption due to rain on the final day of the match.
Let's take a look at the hourly temperatures and probability of rainfall in Ranchi on Day 1 (all times are in local time).
- 9 AM: 19°C (0% chance of rain)
- 10 AM: 21°C (0% chance of rain)
- 11 AM: 22°C (0% chance of rain)
- 12 PM: 24°C (0% chance of rain)
- 1 PM: 25°C (0% chance of rain)
- 2 PM: 25°C (0% chance of rain)
- 3 PM: 25°C (0% chance of rain)
- 4 PM: 26°C (0% chance of rain)
- 5 PM: 25°C (0% chance of rain)
Chances of rain interrupting play on Day 1:
According to AccuWeather, the chances of rain are near zero.
Weather forecasts for Day 2 to Day 5:
- Day 2, 24th February 2024: 24°C (1% chance of rain)
- Day 3, 25th February 2024: 26°C (1% chance of rain)
- Day 4, 26th February 2024: 28°C (0% chance of rain)
- Day 5, 27th February 2024: 30°C (67% chance of rain)
Weather forecast in Ranchi: What happens if India vs England is stopped by rain?
If rain stops/prevents play from beginning on Day 1, then the umpires and players will have to wait for the skies to clear and for the conditions to be ideal for playing cricket. If the rain persists until the end of the stipulated time for Day 1, then stumps will be called and action will resume on Day 2.
How to watch the 4th Test between India and England?
Sports18 Network will be broadcasting the five-match Test series between India and England. The match can also be live-streamed on JioCinema.
| Country | TV CHANNEL | LIVESTREAM |
| India | Sports18 TV channels | JioCinema |
India vs England, 4th Test: Latest betting odds, predictions
According to Dafabet odds, India are favourites to win the 4th Test match in Ranchi.
| Result | Betting odds |
|---|---|
| India win | 1.32 |
| England win | 3.35 |