England is entering the ICC World Cup 2019 as favourites. This is a major psychological boost after the first round exit in the last World Cup.
From 2015 onwards, England has the highest score in ODI cricket of 481 for 6 against Australia in 2018. They also recorded the score of 444 for 3 in 50 overs against Pakistan in 2016.
The England selectors have named their 15 man-squad. James Vince, Liam Dawson and Jofra Archer have been included replacing Joe Denly, David Willey and Alex Hales.
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The World number 1 ranked ODI side, England whitewashed Pakistan 4-0 in the 5 matches ODIs (1 NR due to rain). Their performance speaks themselves and they would be eager to lift their maiden World Cup title.
Here we look at the 5 England players to watch out for in World Cup 2019
1. Jason Roy
Jason Roy was in brilliant form in the recent ODI series against Pakistan with 277 runs from 3 matches (3 innings) with 1 century and 2 half-centuries. The explosive right-handed opener Roy was awarded the man of the series for his match-winning performances.
He made his ODI debut for England against Ireland on 8th May 2015. So far he played a total of 76 matches (74 innings) and scored 2938 runs with the best score of 180.
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In 2019, Roy has been in sensational form with 402 runs from 6 matches ( 5 innings) with 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries.
His form augers well for England Cricket team in upcoming World Cup 2019. His vital starts can help the hosts to put the opposition under pressure.
2. Jonny Bairstow
The other explosive right-handed opener, Jonny Bairstow has been too in great form. In the recently concluded IPL 2019, he scored 445 runs from 10 matches (10 innings) with 1 century and 2 half-centuries. He along with David Warner provided flying starts to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Bairstow scored 211 runs from 3 matches (3 innings) with 1 century and 1 half-century. He made his ODI debut for England against India in 2011. The explosive opener scored 2329 runs from 63 matches ( 57 innings) with the best score of 141*.
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He was the third leading run-getter in ODIs during 2018 with 1025 runs from 22 matches ( 22 innings) with 4 centuries and 2 half-centuries. Jonny Bairstow abilities to put the bowlers under pressure with his aggressive stroke play.
In 2019, Bairstow has scored 312 runs from 9 matches (7 innings) with 1 century and 2 half-centuries. The explosive right-handed opener would be looking to continue their form in upcoming World Cup 2019.
3. Jos Buttler
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Jos Buttler is the most destructive batsman in white ball cricket at the moment. In the recently concluded ODI series against Pakistan, he played a gem of an innings scoring 110 not out off 55 balls and helped England post a massive 373 for 3 in 50 overs.
In 2018 season, Buttler scored 671 runs from 23 matches ( 18 innings) with 2 centuries and 4 half-centuries. It was an amazing season for the explosive batsman who can create panic among the opposition with his power hitting.
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So far in 2019, the explosive right-handed batsmen scored so far 355 runs from 9 matches (7 innings) with 2 centuries and the best score of 150.
Coming in at number 6, Jos Buttler can change the course of game with his innovative batting style. He will be important to the team’s cause in the upcoming World Cup.
4. Adil Rashid
Adil Rashid has been impressive for England in ODI cricket in the past few months. He made his ODI debut for England in 2009 against Ireland. Rashid creates an impact with the ball in the middle overs by picking wickets and putting pressure on opposition batsmen.
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He has played 88 matches (82 innings) and taken 132 wickets with an economy of 5.61 runs per over. So far, Rashid took four wickets haul 7 times and five wickets in an innings twice.
In 2018, Adil Rashid picked 42 wickets from 24 matches (23 innings) with an economy of 5.41. His ability to deceive the batsmen with his variations makes him a vital cog in the wheel.
5. Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer has been picked in the 15 man-squad for World Cup 2019. He was impressive with pace during the ODI matches he played against Pakistan. With the pitches in the Pakistan series flat, Archer bowled with aggression and surprised the batsmen with his bouncers.
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Playing for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 12, Jofra Archer played 11 matches (11 innings) and took 11 wickets with an economy of 6.76 runs per over. Despite RR not performing well in IPL 12, Archer bowled brilliantly and created an impact in the death overs.
He has played just 3 matches so far and took 3 wickets with an economy of 4.90.
He is a useful lower down batsman who can strike big. Jofra Archer”s ability to bowl pacy yorkers at the death makes him an important death over the bowler for England.