England have not won a game in a while and that will prove pivotal when they clash with India in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. Both the teams boast of quality players, some of them performing consistently in the fifty over format for the past two years. India has been undefeated in the tournament so far playing high-quality cricket. Though they have had a few wobbles with the bat in the last two games, it is their bowling not so surprisingly that has won them the game. England too will need to up their game, especially their famed batting that has let them down. They have been branded flat track bullies which Eoin Morgan and co will love to fix. Let us have a look at the players to watch out for in the game. England vs India Cricket Score 38th ODI Match.
Virat Kohli
The Indian skipper won the man of the match award against West Indies for his knock of 72 on a dead batting wicket. He has been consistently scoring fifties for the team and while the others around him have struggled in the last two, king Kohli’s reign continues. India vs England Dream11 Team Predictions: Best Picks for All-Rounders, Batsmen, Bowlers & Wicket-Keepers for IND vs ENG in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 38.
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma was unlucky to be dismissed against West Indies due to poor umpiring but with the kind of form he is in, England should be wary of the threat he possesses. His contribution at the top of the order is crucial if India aims to score big. He is most vulnerable in the opening few overs of the innings and this is where the opposition needs to capitalize. IND vs ENG Head-to-Head Record: Ahead of ICC CWC 2019 Clash, Here Are Match Results of Last 5 India vs England Encounters!
Mohammed Shami
Eight wickets in two-game including a brilliant last over hat-trick against Afghanistan when India needed it the most, Mohammed Shami has showcased amazing professionalism after bringing out of the playing eleven for the opening few games. His form might put Bhuvi out of the team even when the pacer returns to full fitness.
Joe Root
Like Virat Kohli, England need their best batsman to score big which lifts the morale of the side. Being one of the best batsmen in world cricket, Joe Root knows what it is to score big under pressure and what better occasion to score a big one for your team than an India England virtual knock out game.
Jofra Archer
He is struggling with a side strain that has put his availability in the game under the cloud but there is a feeling he will play. The pacer has the requisite skill set to trouble India’s weak middle order that may not like his fast swinging yorkers.
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Pressure is on the home team who have seen their fortunes change significantly over the course of the tournament. They have the potential to beat any team in the world on their day which makes this a mouth-watering clash.
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