Well, hello, and welcome back to my blog- SlogVlog! In today’s post, we will be doing a preview of the upcoming match in the ICC 2023 Cricket World Cup in which the hosts, India, will be playing defending World Champions and T20 WC champions- England. Though England hasn’t done very well in this World Cup, you can never predict how they play. And this is their first match against India since the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup where England absolutely ran over India and went to the final where they faced Pakistan and beat them too, to win the T20 WC.
Let’s start this preview!
Sequence:
- Probable 11
- Stats
- Weather
- Pitch
- Prediction
- Player to Watch Out
- Where/When/How to watch this match in INDIA & ENGLAND
Probable 11 For Both Teams:
India:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Suryakumar Yadav
- KL Rahul
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammad Siraj
England:
- Johnny Bairstow
- Dawid Malan
- Joe Root
- Ben Stokes
- Jos Buttler
- Liam Livingstone
- Moeen Ali
- Chris Woakes
- David Willey
- Adil Rashid
- Mark Wood
Stats: IND V ENG ICC ODI CWC:
| Matches- | 8 |
| India Won- | 3 |
| England Won- | 4 |
| Tied- | 1 |
| No Result- | 0 |
Weather:
The rain gods have blessed us with clear skies, making sure not a single raindrop dares to interrupt our cricketing extravaganza. The weather reports say the day will be mostly cloudy, but hey, that’s like cricket’s version of a stylish hat, a blessing in disguise. It adds an element of suspense, just like a well-placed bouncer, and keeps us on the edge of our seats. So, bring on the cricket, and let’s enjoy the game under those friendly clouds!
Pitch:
The surface at the Ekana Cricket Stadium generally aids the bowlers, especially spinners. The pitch is known for its slow nature, which makes it difficult for the batters to attack from the get-go. Additionally, as the match progresses, the slowness of the pitch can also benefit pace bowlers, who can display their whole arsenal of variations like slower ones, wobble balls, and cutters, along with their stock ball.
The sample size for the ground is small, with just seven ODIs being played here. In these matches, the average first-inning score is 245, with the side batting second having a slight advantage, splitting the matches 4-3 in their favour.
Source- insidesport.in
Prediction-
This high-stakes showdown, we’re going with the hosts, and for good reason. India’s form has been spectacular, while England has struggled to find their groove in this World Cup. It’s a crucial match, as an Indian victory would propel them to the top of the table, while the current leaders, South Africa, would gracefully slide into second place.
India holds the upper hand, but in cricket, you never count your chickens before they hatch. Anything can happen, and that’s the beauty of this sport. So, let’s buckle up and see what tomorrow brings at the Ekana Sports City in Lucknow. Cricket fans, get ready for a thriller!
Player to Watch Out For:
The player to keep a close eye on, no less than a cricketing monarch, is Virat Kohli, the reigning King of modern-era batting. Kohli is in the form of his life, ruthlessly dispatching bowlers to all corners of the ground. His recent performance includes a brilliant century against Bangladesh, where he reached a staggering 48 centuries.
Here’s the juicy bit: Kohli is now hunting down his 49th century, a milestone that would put him on par with the cricketing deity, the Master Blaster himself – Sachin Tendulkar, who boasts 49 ODI centuries. What’s truly magnificent is that Kohli is set to achieve this feat in nearly half the matches Sachin played. Sachin’s 49 centuries came in 463 ODI matches, while Kohli is closing in on that record with 48 centuries in just 286 matches. Will the King roar to his 49th century against England tomorrow? Stay tuned, folks – this one will be a cricketing feast!
You can watch this blockbuster match in India sitting at your home. You wanna know how? Just log into Disney+Hotstar at 2PM to see the match, but if you wanna see the broadcasting also, log in to Disney+Hotstar at 12:30 PM. If you live far away in Europe, in England, then there is no need to worry. You can watch the World Cup on the following sports channels- Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Mix, and Sky Showcase, and you can watch it digitally via the SkyGO and Sky Sports App!
Until Next Time!
Thank You!
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