Know all details about the upcoming 4th T20I match, which will be played between India and England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association aka MCA Cricket Stadium in Pune whose pitch report is now out
The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune is all set to host an exciting 4th T20I between India and England on January 31, 2025. With England’s recent victory in the third match keeping the series alive, this upcoming game holds significant importance for both teams. India will be looking to bounce back and clinch the series, while England hopes to build on their momentum from the previous win.
Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Cricket Stadium Pune pitch report, weather, records, stats and tickets booking for IND vs ENG 4th T20 2025 series
Till now, the MCA Stadium has hosted four T20I matches, with both teams batting first and chasing having won twice each. This reflects the competitive nature of the venue, where either side can have the upper hand depending on the conditions. The pitch at the MCA Stadium is known to favor spinners, with the surface often offering good turn, which can give bowlers an edge over the batters. Meanwhile, the weather is expected to be clear, with temperatures around 18°C, ensuring an uninterrupted match.
Looking at the statistics, the average first innings score at this venue is 166. Both teams have won two matches while batting first and two while chasing. In the most recent T20I held at the stadium, Sri Lanka triumphed over India by 16 runs. Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a solid total of 206/6, with Kusal Mendis and Dasun Shanaka leading the charge. India, in response, faced a top-order collapse but fought back through Axar Patel and Suryakumar Yadav, though the target proved too steep.
Sri Lanka set the highest team total at MCA Stadium in T20Is with 206/6 against India in January 2023. India’s lowest total at the venue is 101/10, which came in a match against Sri Lanka in 2016. Axar Patel holds the record for the highest individual score at this ground, scoring 65 runs off 31 balls in January 2023. Dasun Shanaka posted the best bowling performance, taking 3 wickets for 16 runs in 2016.
Shanaka is also the top run-scorer at the stadium, with 63 runs in three T20I innings and an impressive strike rate of 174.35. As the leading wicket-taker, he has five wickets to his name, including his best figures of 3/16. With both teams aiming for victory and a competitive history at the venue, the 4th T20I at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Fans eager to attend the 4th T20I can purchase their tickets via the District App by Zomato or directly through the official website, district.in.
The prices for the tickets of the second T20I between India and England are starting from INR 1,200 and the prices vary according to the area.
know the statistics of matches played at this venue:
- Highest Team Total: 206/6 (Sri Lanka vs India, 2023)
- Lowest Team Total: 101/10 (India vs Sri Lanka, 2016)
- Highest Individual Score: 65 (Axar Patel, 2023)
- Best Bowling Figures: 3/16 (Dasun Shanaka, 2016)
- Most Runs: 63 (Dasun Shanaka, 3 innings)
- Most Wickets: 5 (Dasun Shanaka)
- Average First-Innings Score: 166
- Highest Score Chased: 158/5 (India vs England, 2012)