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The excitement is high in the air as the longtime rivals gear up for a thrilling semi-final showdown on June 27th at Guyana National Stadium. With India unbeaten in the tournament so far aims to keep the winning streak alive and would be seeking to knock out England from the semi-finals showdown and also would be looking for payback for their tough loss to England in the 2022 World Cup semi-final.
Kuldeep Yadav , Indian spinner wizard and another weapon to destroy the batting lineup of the opponents. This left-handed Bowler knows a lot of spin tricks and is especially famous for his “wrong’un” that leaves batter confused.
England’s batters are known for hitting hard, so India needs all the help they can get. Kuldeep’s tricky spins and ability to grab wickets at key moments could be the game-changer they need. Will he be able to outsmart the English batsmen and swing things in India’s favor?
Kuldeep Yadav vs England Stats T20I
| Mat | Inns | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | 4w | Best | Avg | S/R | E/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 8.0 | 0 | 58 | 5 | 1 | 5/24 | 11.60 | 9.60 | 7.25 |
Having played only two matches against England in the T20 Format, he delivered a total of his 8 overs without conceding any maiden out of them. But he has shown impressive stats in the small bowling of two matches, where he has dismantled the top batting lineup of the England team achieving his best bowling figure of 5/24. With an average of of 11.60, strike rate of 9.60 and economy rate of 7.25 runs per over Kuldeep has shown a consistency and a balanced approach in containing runs while making significant breakthroughs for their team against England.
Kuldeep Yadav vs England Match by Match Stats and Records
| Match | Date | Ground | Batsman Dismissed | Overs | Wickets | S/R | E/R | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 03/07/2018 | Old Trafford | A D Hales (b) | 4.0 | 5/24 | 4.80 | 6.00 | 4.80 |
| E J G Morgan (c V Kohli) | ||||||||
| J M Bairstow (st M S Dhoni) | ||||||||
| J E Root (st M S Dhoni) | ||||||||
| J C Buttler (c V Kohli) | ||||||||
| 2 | 06/07/2018 | Sophia Gardens | 4.0 | 0/34 | 9.60 | 7.25 | 11.60 |
Kuldeep has played only two matches against England but has demonstrated a mix of dominance and challenge. In the first encounter against England at Old Trafford on July 3, 2018, he achieved his best bowling figure of 5/24 in his 4 overs while dismantling the best batting lineup of England. His victims included A D Hales, E J G Morgan, J M Bairstow, J E Root and JC Buttler. Followed by this Kuldeep in the second match went wicketless bowling 4 overs for 34 runs, with an increased economy rate of 7.25.
That’s the kind of game-changing impact Kuldeep can bring. With England known for their strong batting line up, India would need it’s all bowling and batting weapons and hence Kuldeep Yadav is a must to be in the Playing XI for ‘Men In Blue’. Kuldeep’s ability to create doubt and pick up crucial wickets can make a big difference.
Will he deceive the English batsmen with his cleverness and help India take control of the game over England or would the dreams of old revenge from the 2022 World Cup be shattered?
