T20 World Cup 2024 - 3 England Players You Must Pick In Your Dream11 Teams

Jos Buttler and Sam Curran will be crucial to England's chances in the T20I World Cup 2024 [X]Jos Buttler and Sam Curran will be crucial to England's chances in the T20I World Cup 2024 [X]

The ninth edition of the T20 World Cup is upon us. The marquee event will start on June 2nd. The USA and West Indies will be the hosts of this tournament. 

England will enter this tournament to defend their title, a feat no other team has achieved. While they get ready to repeat their antics from the previous edition of the T20 World Cup, we look at the important players from the team for the fantasy contests in the tournament. 


Three Bankable England Players for T20 World Cup 2024

Phil Salt

Phil Salt will play a big role in England's campaign in T20 World Cup 2024 [X]Phil Salt will play a big role in England's campaign in T20 World Cup 2024 [X]

The opener will be critical to England's chances in the tournament. Phil Salt played a pivotal role in KKR's campaign during the IPL 2024. 

Why pick Phil Salt?

  • Phil Salt had a phenomenal season in IPL 2024. He scored 435 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 182.01 while maintaining an average of 39.55. So, this shows that Salt is consistent and a quick run-getter. This will be a great feature to have in your fantasy XI.

Jos Buttler

The English captain was pivotal during their T20 World Cup 2023 campaign. The starts Jos Buttler gave the team in the tournament were necessary for their championship run. 

Why pick Jos Buttler?

  • He likes the stage, so he will be an essential option for the fantasy contests. 
  • The IPL 2024 season was hot and cold for Jos Buttler. But he came up with two brilliant efforts in a couple of high-pressure chases. So, Buttler can be trusted to perform under pressure, strengthening his spot in your fantasy XIs.
  • Buttler looked in good touch in the only completed match of the preparatory England vs Pakistan series ahead of the T20 World Cup. His form and momentum are with him, making him a prime choice in fantasy contests.

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Sam Curran

Sam Curran looked in decent form during the IPL 2024 with both the bat and the ball. He was leading the PBKS team and put up his hands most of the time when the team demanded it.

Why pick Sam Curran?

  • Sam Curran is an integral part of the English set-up, and he proved this with his performances in the last T20 World Cup. Curran will be looking to repeat his antics in this tournament, and the role given to him by the management will give him ample opportunities to do so.
  • Sam Curran scored 270 runs and picked up 16 wickets in IPL 2024. This shows that he was in decent all-round form during the tournament. Curran will be looking to carry it into the World Cup. He also depends a lot on cutters and slowers during bowling, precisely what the wickets might demand of the bowlers in the marquee event. So, there is a chance that Curran will have a high value in fantasy points in most games.