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India, to the astonishment of many, has remained unbeaten, securing five consecutive victories. Their most recent win against New Zealand was particularly impressive, as they chased down the target with 4 wickets in hand and 12 balls to spare. Their level of dominance has exceeded expectations, establishing them as strong contenders for the tournament title.
In stark contrast, England's campaign has been marked by disarray, with four losses in their first five matches. These defeats include surprising setbacks against Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and South Africa, with each loss by a substantial margin of 229 runs. This is a far cry from the spirited squad that clinched the 2019 Cricket World Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup just last year.
As we look ahead to the upcoming clash in Lucknow, it's challenging to envision India facing any substantial challenges. The Indian team's current form and performance make them formidable opponents, while England is faced with an uphill battle to compete at the same level.
Here's a glimpse of the predicted playing 11 for both teams:
India Predicted Playing 11:
- Captain: Rohit Sharma
- Opening Batsmen: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma
- Key Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicket-keeper)
- Middle Order: Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja
- Bowling Attack: Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
England Predicted Playing 11:
- Key Batsmen: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes
- Captain and Wicket-Keeper: Jos Buttler
- All-Rounders: Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes
- Bowlers: David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood