Game Changers! 3 England Players Who Can Single-Handedly Beat India In 1st ODI

Game changers for England In 1st ODI [Source: @JoeRoot66Fan/X.Com]

The India Vs England 1st ODI will take place on Thursday, February 6, but the visitors have already announced their playing XI and as expected they have not made too many changes in their lineup for the first match. A flat batting surface is expected and England have gone in with too many power hitters.

For the first time since 2023, Joe Root returns to the England ODI XI and he'll be a vital component if England are to do well in the ODIs against India. The bowling looks weak on paper, but the team has plethora of batting options to make up for it.

With the playing XI announced, we look at 3 of their biggest game changers for the first ODI match.

3) Liam Livingstone

Livingstone ODI numbers

The England middle order batter will be crucial for his team's fate in the first ODI match. Livingstone is a two dimensional player who, not only can chip in with the bat, but can also deliver with the ball in hand.

The Indian batters tend to slow down against spinners and Livingstone being a leg-spinner works against India's plan. Their top-6 comprises of right-handed batters and the English all-rounder will have added advantage against them, especially in middle overs. He can snatch the game away with the bat and can also deliver the knockout blow with the ball.

2) Joe Root

Joe Root ODI numbers (Vs India)

The comeback man of England cricket, Joe Root boasts an incredible record against India in ODIs and will be the key player at number 3 for them. In 22 matches, he has 739 runs against India, at an average of 43, including 3 centuries to his name.

Again, just like Livingstone, he can deliver with the ball and is a street smart bowler, someone who knows how to break partnerships.

1) Brydon Carse

Brydon Carse ODI numbers

The T20I series between India and England was an evidence that Brydon Carse is a special talent. In a team comprising of Mark Wood and Jofra Archer, he was England's best bowler as he consistently troubled the Indian stars.

Carse is known for his hit the deck bowling and is deceptive with his pace bowling, something which could trouble the Indian top order batters.

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