The fourth match of the five -match Test series between India and England will be played from 23 July. The match will be played at the Old Trafford Ground in Manchester. In this match, Ben Stokes can become a problem with the ball as well as the bat for the Indian team. Stokes has a great record on this ground. In Manchester, Stokes has scored 3 half -centuries and two centuries in only 8 matches.

Ben Stokes is the king of Manchester

Stokes is one of the best all -rounders in the world. Even though Stokes has not been able to play a big innings with the bat in the series against India. But he has troubled the batsmen of Team India with his bowling. Stokes can now return to form with bat in Manchester. His record on this ground has been excellent.

Stokes has played a total of 8 matches at the Manchester ground. During this, Stokes has scored 579 runs. Stokes has an average of around 54 in Manchester. He has two centuries and three half -centuries on this ground. He has taken just 6 wickets in 8 matches in bowling. But the kind of form he is in this series with the ball. Stokes can pose a threat from both bat and ball in Manchester for India.

Team India’s record bad in Manchester, series is at stake

There have been three matches between India and England so far. England are currently 2–1 in the series. The fourth match is to be held in Manchester. Where the Indian team has not won any Test match in 89 years. The Indian team has played 9 matches on this ground. During this time he has not won a single match. At the same time, England have won four matches. While five matches have been drawn. It is necessary for the Indian team to win this match. If India loses this match, then the series will also lose.

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