![]() On current form, Moeen Ali and Liam Livingstone look likeliest. But Jason Roy’s injury leaves England in a tight spot: if Buttler fails, as the law of averages dictates he must at some point, others will need to stand up. Otherwise, he has led the charge every time. ![]() Such sloppiness will cost them against New Zealand.īuttler’s lowest score in five Super 12 innings was 18 against Bangladesh. That followed what might have proved a crucial drop by Chris Woakes against Sri Lanka. If England’s batsmen allow them to get into a groove, the middle overs will fly by before they know it.Įoin Morgan admitted his team’s intent in the field was missing during the defeat by South Africa, when England gave away three overthrows – one via the boot of Mark Wood. Ish Sodhi’s leg-breaks and Mitchell Santner’s slow left-armers have stifled opponents throughout the World Cup, going at a combined 6.86 an over.
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