As the T20 World Cup semifinal approaches, Jos Buttler is under the spotlight. The England wicketkeeper-batter has struggled to find his form throughout the tournament, having garnered just 62 runs over seven innings, averaging 8.85. Fans are eager for him to contribute significantly against India at Wankhede Stadium.
Jos Buttler’s History at Wankhede Stadium
Wankhede Stadium could be the ideal venue for Buttler’s resurgence. In his previous 31 matches there, he has amassed a total of 909 runs. His batting average at this ground stands at 32.46, complemented by an impressive strike rate of 143.82. His record includes one century and three half-centuries, with a highest score of 116.
Performance in ICC Knockout Matches
Buttler’s performance in ICC knockout matches further adds to his pedigree. Across nine innings, he has accumulated 289 runs at an average of 41.28, with a strike rate of 136.32. Notably, he has registered two fifties in high-pressure situations, scoring 59 against New Zealand in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup final and 80 not out against India in the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Squads for the Semifinal
Both teams have formidable line-ups ahead of the match:
- India Squad:
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson (w)
- Ishan Kishan
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Axar Patel
- Arshdeep Singh
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Siraj
- Rinku Singh
- Washington Sundar
- England Squad:
- Philip Salt
- Jos Buttler (w)
- Harry Brook (c)
- Jacob Bethell
- Tom Banton
- Sam Curran
- Will Jacks
- Rehan Ahmed
- Liam Dawson
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Ben Duckett
- Luke Wood
- Josh Tongue
- Jamie Overton
As the match unfolds, all eyes will be on Jos Buttler to see if he can break his batting slump and lead England to victory against India in this crucial semifinal clash.
