India, trailing in the series, has implemented three crucial changes, including two enforced ones due to injuries to key players KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja. Batsman Rajat Patidar, receiving his first Test cap from former cricketer Zaheer Khan, steps in to bolster the lineup. Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav and fast bowler Mukesh Kumar have been included in the playing XI, replacing Rahul, Jadeja, and Mohammed Siraj.

In response, England, led by skipper Ben Stokes, unveiled their team on the eve of the match, introducing off-spinner Shoaib Bashir, who received his maiden Test cap. This strategic move comes after Jack Leach was ruled out due to injury following England's remarkable 28-run victory in Hyderabad.

Senior pace bowler James Anderson remains in the English lineup, replacing the injured Mark Wood. This alteration in the team aims to sustain their current streak of success

England emerged triumphant with a 28-run margin, inflicting India with their fourth loss in home Test matches since 2013. With the hosts facing a crucial match that they must win, the focus is heavily on players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and captain Rohit Sharma to produce an authoritative display and equalize the series.

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (capt), Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, Srikar Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav

England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (capt), Ben Foakes, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Shoaib Bashir, James Anderson.