Cricket betting tips: England v India fourth Test predictions, preview and best bets

The Old Trafford stage is set for what promises to be another gripping contest in this ever-twisting Test series between England and India. Having edged ahead 2-1 with a nail-biting victory at Lord’s, England now have a chance to seal the series in Manchester, while India are determined to keep their hopes alive heading into the fifth and final encounter. Read on to find a detailed preview and the best bet recommendation for this clash, and don’t forget to take advantage of the selected betting offers listed below to maximise your betting value.

Cricket betting tips: England v India fourth Test predictions

Could a Shift in Conditions Tilt the Balance at Old Trafford?

• Rishabh Pant averages a commanding 70.83 in this series, with 425 runs already to his name.
• Duckett is part of an England side averaging over 330 in first innings at Old Trafford in recent matches.
• The average runs per wicket in the second and third innings at Old Trafford are 36 and 31 respectively, highlighting the early value for top-order batsmen.

Our Best Bet

With Wednesday’s forecast hinting at disruptive showers early on, conditions may play a vital role in shaping the outcome.

The weather isn’t the only curveball, as both camps face significant team selection dilemmas. For England, the inclusion of Liam Dawson for the injured Shoaib Bashir boosts their depth, while Jofra Archer continues to spearhead the attack despite the physical strain of his third Test heroics. Questions linger over Ollie Pope’s place in the side, though he keeps his spot for now.

India’s problems are more acute. Key seamers Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh are unavailable due to injury, with Anshul Kamboj drafted in as a replacement. Jasprit Bumrah is set to play despite workload concerns, and Rishabh Pant, nursing a finger issue, may feature as a pure batsman. There are also whispers about a possible change in the top order, with Sai Sudharsan potentially returning at the expense of Karun Nair.

All eyes will be on how both sides adapt to the changing dynamics — be it the lush outfield brought on by recent rain, or the potential for late match spin on a surface known to break down by day four. With so much on the line, this encounter could very well decide the trajectory of the series.

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Best Bet for Today

Ben Duckett & Rishabh Pant Both To Score A Fifty (1st Innings)

Here at BettingTips4You, our philosophy is simple: we prioritise a single, carefully chosen selection over multiple scattergun predictions. This focused approach ensures clarity for our readers and allows for more transparent performance tracking over time. And today, we’re putting our confidence behind a high-value double milestone market — Ben Duckett and Rishabh Pant both to raise their bats for half-centuries in the first innings.

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Why This Bet Stands Out

Ben Duckett’s fluid strokeplay and comfort against spin make him particularly suited to this Old Trafford surface, especially in its early stages when the ball is still hard and full value is on offer for attacking strokes. He has consistently found starts in the series, and if he manages to settle, his aggressive mindset can exploit a weakened Indian pace attack missing Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh.

On the other side, Rishabh Pant’s return as a specialist batsman could be pivotal. Free from the physical strain of wicketkeeping due to his finger injury, he is expected to bat in the top five — a role where he’s excelled, averaging over 70 in this series with 425 runs so far. His 74 in the first innings at Lord’s was arguably cut short only by misfortune, and the left-hander remains India’s most dynamic option to counter England’s variety-heavy attack. Pant’s counterattacking style is well matched against England’s left-arm spin in the form of Liam Dawson, and any signs of turn will only encourage his natural aggression.

With Duckett likely to benefit from home conditions and Pant being India’s most in-form batter with added motivation and freedom, the 11/2 on offer looks excellent value.

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