ENG vs IND 3rd ODI: 3 player battles to watch out for

England and India travel to Northwest London to the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday, July 19, to compete in the third One Day International (ODI). The series is levelled 1-1 heading into the decider.

The Three Lions come into the game after securing a six-wicket victory in the previous ODI in Cardiff. Joe Root was the Player of the Match after scoring an unbeaten 99 in the second innings to take his side home. He was partnered well by Sam Curran, Will Jacks and Gus Atkinson at the end to prevail in the Welsh capital.

India, on the other hand, will want to secure a win to seal the series and avenge the 4-0 defeat in the T20I series. The Men in Blue have experienced players in their ranks capable of turning up in a must-win game to help secure the trophy. They will rely on the likes of Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah to come good on Sunday.

Here are 3 player battles for ENG vs IND 3rd ODI during India’s white-ball tour to England:

Joe Root vs Jasprit Bumrah

The battle between the series’ best batter and best bowler. The outcome of Joe Root’s clash with Jasprit Bumrah could determine the outcome of the entire match. In the past two ODIs, Root’s tactics against Bumrah have been simple: play out his over, score runs on loose deliveries and do not try to take any risks. These antics have prevented the fast bowler from taking many wickets, having claimed just two scalps from two matches.

Shubman Gill vs Jofra Archer

A player match-up which could dominate the powerplay, Shubman Gill’s attacking approach will collide with Jofra Archer’s fiery bowling spell inside the first 10 overs. This player battle, however, has been dominated by the batter on the three occasions it has taken place. Gill has scored 42 runs against the England speedster at a strike-rate of 93.33 without getting dismissed.

Jos Buttler vs Axar Patel

A player battle that could take place in the middle overs, Jos Buttler and Axar Patel would come in with different strategies. While the batter will want to play attacking and with freedom, the spinner will want to remain defensive and curtail the flow of runs. Axar did get the better of Buttler in the game in Cardiff, getting a ball to defeat the former England captain’s defence.

FAQs

When and where will the England vs India match be played?

The third ODI of the series will be played at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London from 3:30 PM (IST).

What can be an ideal score?

A competitive total is likely to be in the range of 250-280, depending on pitch conditions.

Which matchup could be the game-changer?

The contest between Joe Root and Jasprit Bumrah could very well decide the outcome of the match, with both players having a balanced record against each other.

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