3 England players to watch out for in the first T20I against India

Discover the predicted key players of England players to watch out for in the first T20I. India and England are set to take on each other in the first T20I of the three-match series. The T20I series opener will be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on January 22, 7:00 PM (IST). It will be a crucial game for both teams to start the three-match series on a winning note. 

Jos Buttler’s England are coming off a 3-1 series win against West Indies in the last five-match T20I series. They registered successive wins in the first three matches of the series followed by a 5-wicket defeat in the fourth game and a ‘no-result’ game in the last and fifth T20I. 

Here are the 3 England players to watch out for in the first T20I against India:

1. Phil Salt 

The star in-form England opener Phil Salt has been in a brilliant run of form with the bat in the last 10 games. He has scored 262 runs, with a brilliant average of 37.43 and a commendable strike rate of 37.43. Salt is also one of the leading run-scorers for his side in the last 10 games. 

So, Salt will play a crucial role in setting the tone of the game for England with his bat, especially in the powerplay phase from the first to the sixth over of the innings. 

2. Jos Buttler 

England skipper and star batter, Jos Buttler is enjoying an amazing batting form in the last eight games he has played. Buttler has scored 248 runs in eight games with an excellent average of 41.33 and an amazing strike rate of 168.7. 

Buttler has also a good experience of playing at the Indian pitches, in the Indian Premier League. So, he could produce a tough time for the Indian bowlers if he stays till or more than the sixth over of the innings. 

3. Saqib Mahmood 

Saqib Mahmood has been one of the finest performing bowlers for England in the last six games; he has bagged 11 wickets, with a decent economy rate of 7.29 and an amazing bowling strike rate of 11.45. He could pose a big threat to India with the new ball during the powerplay overs. 

Mahmood is also among the bowlers who have played the role of wicket-takers for England in the last couple of T20I games. So, he would be one of the top three players to watch out for. 

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