ENG vs IND | 2nd ODI | Fantasy Tips

After thrashing England by ten wickets in the first ODI, India will lock horns with their counterparts in the 2nd ODI at Lord's today. 

While the Men in Blue will aim to clinch the series, the hosts will look to restore parity. 

Ahead of this mouthwatering clash, here we bring you the top six picks for your fantasy eleven. 

Must Picks - These players are guaranteed to fire on all cylinders

Jasprit Bumrah

Well, you certainly can't afford to miss Jasprit Bumrah in your fantasy XI, can you? 

Looking at the squads of both teams, we find Bumrah as the best bowler in all respects. 

Apart from his sheer class, Bumrah's current form vouches for his instant inclusion in the fantasy XI. 

The experienced Indian spearhead dismantled the English batting order in the previous game picking six wickets for just 19 runs. He should be the first name to be mentioned in the fantasy XI, given how he troubled every batter with his pace and movement.  

Jos Buttler

While most Englishmen fell prey to India's immaculate bowling in the first ODI, Jos Buttler seemed unfazed by it as the swashbuckling batter stroked his way through a 32-ball-30 on a tricky deck. 

His recent ODI numbers and the ability to score quick runs make him an automatic choice in the fantasy XI. 

Rohit Sharma

Rohit has looked in a really good touch in the series so far. The Indian captain, who provided India blistering starts in the first two T20Is, smashed a splendid 58-ball-76* in the Oval ODI on a seamer-friendly track. 

The English pacers tested him with the short stuff time and again, but Rohit passed with flying colours. With a sound batting track predicted at Lord's, we can expect another good return from the 'Hitman'. 

Expert's picks - Would be a mistake to drop from the team

Joe Root

Although Root lost his battle against the extra bounce of the Oval in the first ODI, we certainly can't undermine his class as a prolific One-day batter. With three 50-plus scores from eight innings, the former England captain averages an astounding 52.14 at Lord's. 

Further, his average of 52 against India in ODIs suggests his love for the visitors. Lord's has always seen surfaces having even bounce. So, it won't be a wrong move if you bet on England's best batter in today's encounter. 

Mohammed Shami 

Apart from Bumrah, if you want to pick a bowler for today's game, then Mohammed Shami would be the safest option.

Shami complimented Bumrah superbly in the first game, picking three crucial English wickets. 

He has established himself as a prolific new-ball bowler in recent times, and we all know his exploits with the old ball when there is a hint of movement on offer. 

Shami's ability to reverse the ball might come in handy with the game's progression with slightly abrasive conditions expected at the venue. 

Jonny Bairstow 

If you ask me the name of the most improved England batter at present, my answer will be Jonny Bairstow.

The dynamic opener has been magnificent for his side in red-ball cricket, leading England's 'Bazball' approach with distinction. His average of 47.36 and strike rate of 104.6 speak volumes for his quality as an ODI batter. 

Further, Bairstow averages 56 and has struck at a phenomenal rate of 94.92 in five outings at Lord's. These stats indicate his love affair with the iconic venue.