Bumrah To Dismiss Buttler, 'This' Bowler To Get Kohli? 5 Player Battles For IND vs ENG

Bumrah has a stunning record vs Buttler [AP]

On Thursday, Rohit Sharma-led India will lock horns with England in the second semifinal of the ongoing T20 World Cup edition at Providence Stadium in Guyana. The Men in Blue have had a remarkable journey, qualifying for the knockouts with six consecutive victories. 

On the other hand, despite losing to South Africa, the Englishmen somehow managed to sneak into the semis based on emphatic wins over the USA and West Indies. 

Meanwhile, there are several on-field contests that might decide the game's outcome. So, as both teams gear up for this high-voltage clash, let's analyse and find out such five player battles to watch out for in this match. 

Jos Buttler vs Jasprit Bumrah

Swashbuckling English batter Jos Buttler played a match-winning knock for his side the last time when these two sides clashed in a T20 World Cup semifinal. 

However, this time, India have their pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who has got Buttler four times while keeping him quiet in the shortest format. 

Jos Buttler vs Jasprit Bumrah(in T20s)

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Rohit Sharma vs Reece Topley

Ace English seamer Reece Topley is hailed for his ability to make the new ball talk in the powerplay. 

Topley, who has asked tough questions to Rohit Sharma, might test him, considering the Indian skipper's struggles versus left-arm pacers in this tournament. 

Rohit Sharma vs Reece Topley (in T20s)

Moeen Ali vs Kuldeep Yadav

Moeen Ali could be promoted to counter Kuldeep [AP]

Experienced spinner Kuldeep Yadav emerged as India's wrecker-in-chief with the ball against Australia, scalping two crucial wickets for only 24 runs in his four-over spell. 

However, England might use Moeen Ali to counter the leg-spinner on Guyana's spin-friendly surface as he has hammered him at a blistering strike rate in the shortest format. 

Moeen Ali vs Kuldeep Yadav (in T20s)

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Virat Kohli vs Adil Rashid

Kohli might be troubled by Rashid [AP]

Talismanic Indian batter Virat Kohli hasn't been at his best in T20 World Cup 2024, averaging a mediocre 11 with the bat. 

If he survives the new ball burst, Kohli might be troubled by Adil Rashid as the wily leg spinner has always kept him quiet, dismissing him twice in T20Is. 

Hardik Pandya vs Chris Jordan

Veteran Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has exhibited his all-round prowess in the T20 World Cup, contributing significantly with bat and ball. 

The hard-hitting batter has a stunning record against England's premier death bowler Chris Jordan and is expected to dominate him in this encounter. 

Hardik Pandya vs Chris Jordan (in T20s)

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