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Jos Buttler Eyes Wankhede Redemption in T20 World Cup Semifinal vs India

England captain Jos Buttler is under pressure due to a lean run in the T20 World Cup, scoring only 62 runs in seven innings. However, his impressive historical record at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, where he averages over 32 with a strike rate of 143, provides optimism for a turnaround. Buttler also has a solid record in ICC knockout matches, including a crucial 80* against India in the 2022 T20 World Cup. The high-stakes semifinal presents the perfect stage for the explosive opener to rediscover his form and lead England's charge.

Key Points: Jos Buttler Form Key in T20 WC Semifinal vs India at Wankhede

  • Buttler's poor WC form
  • Strong Wankhede record
  • Proven in ICC knockouts
  • High-stakes India-England clash
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T20WC: Will Jos Buttler deliver a big knock at Wankhede against India in semifinals?

Can Jos Buttler overcome his poor form and deliver a match-winning knock against India in the T20 World Cup semifinal? His Wankhede record offers hope.

"the familiar ground of Wankhede Stadium could help him bounce back and deliver the knock fans have been waiting for."

Mumbai, March 4

All eyes will be on England's white-ball legend Jos Buttler when he takes on India during the T20 World Cup semifinal against India to finally overcome his lean patch with the bat and produce the fireworks that have placed him amongst the greatest to play limited-overs cricket.

Buttler has looked a shadow of himself during the ongoing T20 World Cup, managing just 62 runs in seven innings at an average of 8.85. However, the familiar ground of Wankhede Stadium could help him bounce back and deliver the knock fans have been waiting for.

At Wankhede Stadium, Buttler has scored 909 runs in 31 matches and innings at an average of 32.46 and a strike rate of 143.82, including a century, three fifties and a best score of 116.

In the ICC events knockout matches, the right-hander has been solid, scoring 289 runs in nine innings at an average of 41.28, at a strike rate of 136.32, with two fifties and a best score of 80*. His half-centuries have come in: 59 against New Zealand in the ICC Cricket World Cup final 2019 and 80* against India in the T20 World Cup 2022.

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.

- ANI

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Priya S
Honestly, I'm more worried about our own batting lineup clicking. Buttler is due a big score, but if we put up 200+, even he will struggle to chase. Let's back our team! 💙
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David E
As a neutral fan, this is the match-up to watch. Buttler's record in knockouts is solid. If he gets going, it could be a long night for India. But the Wankhede crowd will be the 12th man.
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Ananya R
The article makes a good point about his Wankhede record, but current form is king. 62 runs in 7 innings is a serious lean patch. Hope it continues for one more game! 😄
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I think we're focusing too much on the opposition. Our team looks balanced. Let Buttler worry about our bowling. My only criticism is we sometimes get overawed by big names. Play fearless cricket!
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Sarah B
It's going to be a fantastic contest. The pressure of a World Cup semi-final in Mumbai is immense. May the best team win. (But secretly hoping for an India win!).

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