🏏Cricket World Cup 2023: Match #29: India vs England 29 Oct 🏏 - Page 2

In the spotlight: Mohammed Siraj and Jos Buttler

Coming into the World Cup, Mohammed Siraj was among the most lethal ODI bowlers around, having picked up 30 wickets in 14 matches in 2023. He was striking every third over and had an economy of 4.91. But so far in this World Cup, he has looked off-colour. He has only six wickets in five outings, at an economy of 5.90. If he continues in the same manner, he will face stiff competition from Mohammed Shami for his place once Hardik is back.

Buttler has scored only 95 runs in five innings at this World Cup•Associated Press

Just like his team, Jos Buttler has also failed to live up to the expectations, and he himself accepted it. Widely considered one of the most dangerous white-ball batters, Buttler started the tournament with 43 against New Zealand. But since then, his scores have been 20, 9, 15 and 8. His captaincy has been under the scanner as well, especially the decisions to bowl first against Afghanistan and South Africa. Dealing with all the unwanted attention and criticism, does he have anything left in the tank to inspire a turnaround?

When: Sunday, October 28 at 1400 Local Time

Where: BRSABVE Stadium, Lucknow

What to expect: Hot weather, and a dry pitch in all probability. It is supposed to be the same one that saw Australia take on South Africa. With the soil being a mixture of black and red, there is expected to be a lot for the spinners to work with. A day ahead of the game, it witnessed plenty of work on it under the supervision of Andy Atkinson, ICC's pitch supervisor. With some watering first followed by methodical rolling with a light roller first and then the heavy one. How it plays is up for anyone's guess, but there were a few keen eyes from the England camp as it was going on, and as ever could dictate what combinations the teams field.

IND vs ENG Probable Best Performers:

Probable Best Batter:

Virat Kohli (India)

Ace Indian batter Virat Kohli could be the best batter in game 29 of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. Kohli has been in exceptional form as of late and is one of the highest run-getters of the tournament. With 410 runs in his last seven matches, a lot will depend on Kohli’s performance.

Probable Best bowler:

Kuldeep Yadav (India)

Team India’s Kuldeep Yadav could be the best bowler in game 29 of the ODI World Cup 2023. Kuldeep Yadav has showcased just why he belongs at the highest level with his form in recent weeks and has been an integral part of Team India’s success in the tournament.

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All the very best to everyone!

Tag Credit: Sutapasima

Thankyou for the tag, Raji

No jinxing but waiting for a specific century.

Thanks for the tag, Raji!❤️

There's not much bowling attack without Reece Topley.

Thank you for the tag

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