ICC World Cup 2019: ENG vs IND: Three player battles you cannot miss

Arguably the best batting unit in ODI cricket versus the best bowling artillery in white-ball cricket. Before the World Cup started, this is how the India vs England game was advertised.

Four weeks in the World Cup, things have changed considerably, thanks to Sri Lanka and Pakistan. England are staring at yet another World Cup exit and a defeat against India can end their journey. India, on other hand have gone strength to strength and don’t have much to worry about in this game.

The good thing for England, the pitch looks like a batting beauty and Jason Roy is likely to join the team. This surely adds to the drama and hence expect a crackling contest on Sunday.

What’s more, these three player battles will surely be an exciting affair!

#3. Ben Stokes vs Kuldeep Yadav:

Ben Stokes is playing this World Cup with nerves of steel. On more than one occasion he played solid knocks despite wickets falling around him. He has been immovable in the middle overs and has shown tremendous resolute.

But can he handle the mystery spin of Kuldeep Yadav? Kuldeep hasn’t picked bagful of wickets but has remained impactful and his wicket of Babar Azam is surely one of the moments of this World Cup.

Stokes vs Kuldeep. A battle that holds the key for the middle overs.

#2. Kohli vs Archer:

The classic contest between bat and ball. Archer is pacy, accurate and in prime form. Kohli is elegant, full of technique and at the peak of his powers.

Two cricketers at the best of their respective skills having a face-off. This duel cannot be missed.

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#1. Buttler vs Bumrah:

England’s best batsman versus India’s best bowler.

Come the death overs and we have a treat waiting for us. Jos Buttler has emerged as one of the most dangerous batsmen in death overs having the ability to hammer the cricket ball with insane power. Once in mood, he can clobber a ball from any length and line and can change the game in no time.

Bumrah on the other hand  is not just skilled but highly intelligent. He can drill yorkers after yorkers all at the perfect spot and at the same time can go short and surprise the batsmen.

How will these two mavericks perform against each other? Will Bumrah go for his yorkers and will Buttler back himself and go after Bumrah? Whatever the answers, the sparks are sure to fly!