India vs England, Cricket World Cup 2023: Fantasy XI Prediction, Top Captaincy And Vice-Captaincy Picks

28.10.2023 - 13:17 sports.ndtv.com

Table-toppers India will look to add to their winning streak of five matches when they take on a struggling England in Lucknow.

Following their impressive victory over New Zealand, India are expected to seal a comfortable win over the English team on Sunday, virtually securing their place in the knockouts.

On the other hand, England find themselves in a must-win situation. The Jos Buttler-captained side will be well aware of the fact that it's not just a win they need, but a convincing one to improve their low net run-rate.

The English team currently occupies the ninth position in the 10-team competition, with a total of two points from five matches. Weather conditions and pitch report The pitch at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow mostly favours the bowlers.

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