India has had a great start to the ICC World Cup. The Team has five wins to its name and is well on the way to winning the championship. The next big game of ICC World Cup 2023 is India Vs England on 29 Oct. 2023.
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Let’s Start with a question, Will India be able to win the World Cup in 2023?
The answer to this million-dollar question is in the future. India will play England in its sixth match. This match against England could be pivotal for India if they continue their winning streak.
Will Hardik be able to play the next game of the World Cup?
CricketNext reports that Hardik Pandya will miss India’s World Cup match against England in Lucknow on October 29, according to CricketNext. Pandya is recovering from an ankle injury he sustained in India’s match against Bangladesh on October 19
India’s all-rounder champion was ruled out from the Men in Blue match against New Zealand in Dharamshala. The management does not want to rush Pandya, even though the injury isn’t considered serious. They also want to give him more time to get fit.
BCCI Official on Hardik Injury
“Yes, Hardik will likely miss the next match against England in Lucknow. “It is more of a precautionary measure at this stage and nothing serious,” a BCCI official told CricketNext.
Expressblogshub was unable to verify the information independently.
What exactly happened to Hardik Pandya
Pandya’s injury occurred in the ninth over of the match. Pandya lost his balance as he tried to block the drive of Bangladeshi batsman Litton Das. He strained his left foot after a slip. The ground medical team responded immediately because he appeared to be in pain.
Rohit Sharma spoke to the media about Pandya’s health after the match. The Indian skipper said that the injury is not severe but that further evaluations will be needed. He noted that damages of this nature would need to be monitored daily. Sharma downplayed the incident and assured fans that India’s Vice-Captain suffered no severe injuries.
Expected Team of India for India vs England World Cup 2023
Hardik Pandya was injured in the previous match between India and Bangladesh. Surya Ku was substituted for Hardik Pandya in the next game between India and New Zealand. Yadav was given a chance to play, while Mhd replaced Shardul Thakur. Shami was allowed to play.
Suryakumar Yadav will likely keep his spot in the Playing 11 if Pandya cannot recover from his injury or cannot even play as a batter. Sky was unfortunately run out during India’s four-wicket win over New Zealand at Dharamsala on Sunday.
Mhd. Shami got the Player of the Match award in the previous match between India and New Zealand. So he is highly expected to play the next game Against England. With the pitch at the Ekana Stadium more conducive to the slower bowlers, as it showed during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin could be back in the Team.
Ashwin will replace Mohammed Siraj in Lucknow if he is selected to play. Siraj has struggled to get wickets at the World Cup 2023 after winning India’s Asia Cup title in 2023. Siraj has taken six wickets at a 42.83 average in five matches.
Team India, playing 11, will be
Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami
The expected Team of England for the India vs England World Cup in 2023
England’s confidence could be low after a significant loss against South Africa. The England Batting Side was a total flop during the match with South Africa. They were not even able to get close to South Africa’s total.
Ben Stoke was brought back to play 11 in England’s match against South Africa, but he did not perform well in the game as he left early.
After these disappointments, I believe England will play His Old Playing 11 against India in the World Cup 2023
England Expected Playing 11 for India vs England World Cup 2023
Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c & wk), David Willey, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood, Reece Topley
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INDIA VS ENGLAND HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORD – ODIS
India and England have faced off 106 times in ODI Cricket, with the Men in Blue dominating the scoreboard 57-44.
Over the years, both cricket nations have played many memorable matches in this format. The rivalry has never always succeeded in delivering India’s Natwest Trophy victory at Lord’s to Andrew Flintoff removing the shirt at Wankhede, from Sunil Gavaskar’s painstaking WC knock to Graham Gooch’s sweep masterclass in 1987 to Ashish Nehra’s demolition in Durban to Robin Uthappa’s last-over finish in 2007 at the Oval to the run-fests of recent years.
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India claimed they had changed their T20 cricket style. It was still all in vain when England defeated Pakistan by ten runs at the T20 World Cup semifinals in 2022 at the Adelaide Oval.
Alex Hales (86 not out) and Jos Buttler (80 not out) were brutal in England’s chase of 169 with ten wickets remaining. Buttler made his intentions clear when he sent Bhuvneshwar down the pitch to Bhuvneshwar. Rohit Sharma then brought Rishabh pan up to the stumps. Butler started the game with three boundaries in his first over.
India played England in bilateral T20Is at home and abroad for the last two years. India won both series, but it didn’t matter that they had played before in Adelaide.
Both Teams at Points Table Till Now
A Brief History Of India Vs England In World Cup
India and England have a long history of competing in cricket World Cups. Here’s a brief overview of their encounters in the Cricket World Cup from the beginning:
- 1975 Cricket World Cup: India and England did not face each other in the inaugural World Cup held in England.
- 1979 Cricket World Cup: India and England met in a group stage match. India won the game by six wickets.
- 1983 Cricket World Cup: India and England competed significantly in the semifinal. India won this match by six wickets, and eventually, India won their first Cricket World Cup.
- 1987 Cricket World Cup: India and England were in the same group. England won the group-stage match by 35 runs.
- 1992 Cricket World Cup: India and England played against each other in a group stage match, which ended in a thrilling tie.
- 1996 Cricket World Cup: India and England met in the quarter-final, and India won by five runs.
- 1999 Cricket World Cup: They played in the group stage, and India won by 63 runs.
- 2003 Cricket World Cup: India and England faced each other in the group stage, and India won the match by 82 runs.
- 2011 Cricket World Cup: India and England played a group stage match, which ended in a tie. India later won the World Cup.
- 2019 Cricket World Cup: India and England met in the group stage, and England won the match by 31 runs. This was a crucial game for both teams in the tournament context.
Let’s Explore Some exciting moments from the India vs England World Cup Matches.
- The 1983 Semifinal Upset: The 1983 Cricket World Cup semifinal between India and England is still remembered as one of the most significant moments in cricket history. India considered the underdogs, defeated the favourites, England, to advance to the final, which they eventually won. This win is often cited as a turning point in Indian cricket.
- The 1992 Thrilling Tie: The 1992 World Cup group stage match between India and England ended in a dramatic tie. Both teams scored 236 runs, and this game showcased the competitiveness and unpredictability of cricket.
- England’s Consistency in Winning Early Encounters: In the early years of the World Cup, England had a good record against India. They won most of their matches in the initial editions of the tournament.
- Sachin Tendulkar’s Century in 2011: During the 2011 Cricket World Cup, Sachin Tendulkar scored a crucial century against England, helping India secure a tie in the group stage match. This century was extraordinary because it was Sachin’s first century in World Cup matches against England.
- The 2019 High-Scoring Thriller: In the 2019 Cricket World Cup, India faced England in a high-scoring match. England set a target of 338, and India came close but fell short, losing the battle by 31 runs. This game was essential for England’s progress in the tournament and India’s first loss in that edition.
- Head-to-Head Record: Overall, in Cricket World Cup matches, India and England have had a relatively balanced head-to-head record. Their encounters have often been closely contested, making these matches exciting for fans of both teams.
- Historical Context: Matches between India and England in cricket World Cups carry a special significance because of the historical and cricketing rivalry between the two countries. These matches often generate a lot of excitement and anticipation among cricket fans.
- Batting Showdowns: India and England have produced memorable batting showdowns in World Cup matches, with top-class batters displaying their skills from both sides. These contests have featured iconic players like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, Kevin Pietersen, and Andrew Strauss.
Conclusion
The upcoming India vs. England match in the 2023 ICC World Cup is highly anticipated, with India currently on a winning streak. However, the absence of star all-rounder Hardik Pandya due to an ankle injury may pose a challenge for India. The Team is expected to make some strategic changes to its playing 11, introducing Suryakumar Yadav and possibly Ravichandran Ashwin. On the other hand, England is recovering from a recent setback against South Africa. It may stick with its previous playing 11.
Historically, India and England have had competitive encounters in World Cup matches, with memorable moments and thrilling ties. The outcome of this match remains uncertain, but it promises to be an exciting showdown between two cricketing giants.
