On Friday (5th February), the first Test of the four-match Test series will begin between the hosts India and the visitors England. They will play this opening game of the Test series at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk, Chennai).
This Test series will be a part of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship. The result of this Test series will determine who will play the final of this Test Championship against New Zealand at Lord’s in June 2021. Apart from favourite India and England, Australia are also in the fight to reach the final of this tournament.
India vs England 2021, 1st Test: Weather Forecast
The first Test of the series between India and England will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk, Chennai) from Friday (5th February) to Tuesday (9th February).
According to the weather forecast, there are hardly any chance of rain during the entire Test match. So, the cricket fans can expect an uninterrupted good Test series opener between these two top-class Test teams.
During the match days, the temperature can be between 30°C and 22°C.
India vs England 2021, 1st Test: Pitch Report
MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk, Chennai) will host this Test series opener between India and England. This venue last time hosted a Test match in December 2016 where India and England faced each other. That Test match was famous for Karun Nair’s triple-century.
Observing the record at this Test venue, batsmen generally enjoy the first three days or little more. in the later stage of a Test match at this venue, spinners play crucial roles with the ball in hands. While toss can be crucial at this Test venue, but the first innings lead is more important than the toss.
Venue stats (MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai)
Average totals in overall and each Test innings at this venue
| Overall | ||||
| Overall | 1st innings | 2nd innings | 3rd innings | 4th innings |
| 297.06 | 343.68 | 369.07 | 250.38 | 160.59 |
| In last five Tests | ||||
| Overall | 1st innings | 2nd innings | 3rd innings | 4th innings |
| 373.33 | 376 | 549.75 | 272.50 | 218.50 |
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