A slow turner is expected for the IND vs ENG 3rd Test, set to commence from February 15 in Rajkot. The five-match series is currently levelled 1-1. As per a TOI report, the Indian management is comfortable with a slow turner rather than having a raging turner on the Rajkot pitch.
IND vs ENG: Slow turner to benefit India on Rajkot pitch?
“The Indian team management is comfortable with a slow turner. They don’t want a raging turner,” a source told TOI.
| Highest score | 649/9d by India vs West Indies |
| Lowest score | 181/10 by West Indies vs India |
| Most runs | Virat Kohli and Pujara (228 runs) |
| Most wickets | Ravichandran Ashwin (9 wickets) |
| Highest individual score | Virat Kohli (139 off 230 balls) |
| Best bowling figures | Kuldeep Yadav (5/57) |
The wicket at the venue is known for being batting friendly. However, the spinners are expected to come into play during the latter stages of the game. The teams winning the toss have gone on to post big totals on the board.
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