The two-time World Cup champions are all set to begin their hunt for another T20 World Cup trophy. The England team kicks off their campaign on June 4 against their neighbors, Scotland. Although the English team had a tough outing in the 50 World Cup in 2023, but everyone is well aware of how lethal they are in the shorter format of the game.
England have already announced their squad for the upcoming mega event, and undeniably, they have many match-winners this time around. Still, there are still three major names who might lead the troop. Let’s take a look at three probable top performers from the England squad for the T20 World Cup.
Top performers from England squad for T20 World Cup
| Players | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Jos Buttler | Batter |
| Phil Salt | Batter |
| Adil Rashid | Spinner |
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Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler has certainly been a key player for England heading into the T20 World Cup. Since Buttler is also the skipper, there is added responsibility for him. Speaking about his batting, he is known for his high-percentage shots, boasting a strike rate of 145.10 and having scored more than 3000 runs in 115 matches.
His opening role is undoubtedly going to be important as he provides a solid start in the first six overs. Summing up this scenario, we can expect lots of match-winning innings from Buttler.
Phil Salt
Looking at another super striker apart from Buttler, Phil Salt’s name comes up just after him as he has performed wonders lately in shorter formats.
Considering his recent IPL stats, he has scored 435 runs in 12 games with a stunning strike rate of 183. Even before the IPL, he played many impressive innings, including the West Indies series. He is also a player who could be a game-changer in this World Cup.
Adil Rashid
Since the spinner’s role is going to be crucial in the West Indies. The first name that comes to mind in the England squad is Adil Rashid. There have been many expectations revolving around him.
Having played 105 matches to date in T20I, he has picked up 108 wickets with an impressive economy of 7.8. Looking at his stats and the impact he can make on turning tracks, he also has the potential to turn things around for England in this mega event.
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