India is all set to take on the England in Match 29 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Sunday, October 29 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Both the teams have a star-studded squad that can change the course of the game with their abilities. India is the favourite to win this encounter against England.
India and England have a fierce rivalry in the format. Both teams have played 106 ODI matches, with India winning 57 games and England winning 44 games so far in the head to head encounters. In this article, we will take a look at the key player battles to watch out for in the match 29 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 between India and England.
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Here are three player battles to watch out for during IND vs ENG match:
1) Virat Kohli vs Adil Rashid
Virat Kohli has been delivering exceptional performances in the current World Cup, but he faces a formidable challenge in Adil Rashid from England. Kohli has managed to score 108 runs from 116 balls against Rashid but has also fallen victim to him three times. It’s interesting to note that he has shown a bit of vulnerability against spin recently, despite his usual comfort against pace.
2) Jos Buttler vs Ravindra Jadeja
England’s captain, Jos Buttler, is under pressure due to his lackluster 2023 World Cup campaign with a series of disappointing scores. The heat on him will intensify when Ravindra Jadeja takes the ball, given Jadeja’s impressive track record of dismissing Buttler three times in ODIs. However, Buttler has fought back, accumulating 104 runs from 110 deliveries bowled by Jadeja.
3) Rohit Sharma vs Mark Wood
Another thrilling showdown to watch is between Indian captain Rohit Sharma and England’s pace spearhead, Mark Wood, who hasn’t been in top form in recent games. It will be intriguing to see how Wood challenges Rohit, who is currently in outstanding form. So far, Sharma has scored 73 runs from 86 balls delivered by Mark Wood and has been dismissed by him just once in ODIs.