World Cup 2019, Match 38: England vs India – Fantain Fantasy Cricket Tips

Thanks to Pakistan defeating New Zealand, India is now the only undefeated team of World Cup 2019. India is now second on the table with 11 points (same as NZ) but with a better NRR. This puts added pressure on England. Losing to India would mean they stay at 8 points. If Pakistan beat Afghanistan and Bangladesh, England might have to exit the tournament conducted in their own home grounds. Here is all you need to read for both the teams before picking your Fantain XI.

Team News:

India

With Bhuvnesh Kumar slightly feeling better, he would want to get back into the game. But his replacement, Shami, got really comfortable in the team. Comfortable enough to get a hattrick and make the most of the chance he got.

The popular opinion is to let Bhuvi to rest to heal completely and Shami to continue in the game. Kohli becomes the 1st Indian captain to score four successive fifties in World Cups. Rohit Sharma, on the other hand, failed to click but it should not be a point of concern.  Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep, Chahal and Bumrah have contributed very well too. There should be no change in the lineup that won against West Indies.

Predicted XI: MS Dhoni (wk), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (c), Kedar Jadhav, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijay Shankar, Kuldeep Yadav, Lokesh Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya

England

Shocked by two consecutive defeats, England is now under tremendous pressure to get back on the winning path. This is a must-win match for them. Truth be said, the team is in good form but for the unfortunate losses against Australia and Sri Lanka that took them several steps backwards.

Morgan, Root and Stokes are the key players with Archer and Wood taking most of the wickets. They would not want to change anything about the team. They need to prepare for the pace-spin assault from India to ensure a win.

Predicted XI: Eoin Morgan (c), Adil Rashid, Jos Buttler (wk), Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, James Vince, Chris Woakes, Moeen Ali, Joe Root, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer

Top Picks

Root, Buttler, Stokes and Bairstow: The four form a deadly batting order for England. Even if three of the four click, England will win the match.

Virat Kohli: With Rohit Sharma not clicking, Kohli has more than made up for it.

Shami: The replacement player has now become critical to the bowling attack.

Archer: With 16 wickets to his credit, Archer is vital to breaking crucial Indian Partnerships.

Fantain Fantasy XI

Batsmen: Root, Sharma, Kohli, KL Rahul

Bowlers: Archer, Woakes, Chahal, Shami

All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Stokes

WK: Buttler

This is our Fantain Fantasy XI but you’re the real expert.