As anticipation builds for the high-stakes India vs England five-match Test series, legendary South African pacer Dale Steyn has stirred debate with a bold prediction: England will edge India 3-2, with all five matches producing results.
“No Runaway Wins, But England Will Prevail” – Steyn
Speaking on JioHotstar, Steyn emphasized that the series will be closely contested, but ultimately tip in England’s favor.
“All games will be close. But all will have a result. I think it will be 3-2 in favour of England. There will be no runaway win for any team,” he said.
India’s New Era Under Shubman Gill
The series, starting June 20 at Headingley, Leeds, marks a new chapter for Indian Test cricket, with Shubman Gill leading the side following the retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin.
- Rishabh Pant will serve as vice-captain
- India’s squad includes rising stars like Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, and Nitish Reddy
England’s Home Advantage Under McCullum
England, under coach Brendon McCullum, boast a formidable home record—15 wins in 20 Tests, with just one draw. This dominant form lends weight to Steyn’s forecast.
A Series of Fine Margins
With both teams undergoing transitions and fielding fresh faces, the series is expected to be tactically intense and emotionally charged. Steyn’s prediction has already sparked spirited discussions among fans and pundits alike.
