Jos Buttler Aims for Redemption in T20 World Cup Semifinal Against India

Buttler's Crucial Moment

All eyes will be on Jos Buttler, England's renowned white-ball cricketer, as he faces India in the T20 World Cup semifinal. This match presents a vital opportunity for him to break free from his recent batting struggles and showcase the explosive talent that has earned him a place among the legends of limited-overs cricket. Throughout the ongoing tournament, Buttler has struggled significantly, accumulating only 62 runs across seven innings, averaging a mere 8.85. However, the familiar setting of Wankhede Stadium may provide the spark he needs to deliver the performance fans have eagerly anticipated.

Buttler's Track Record at Wankhede

At Wankhede Stadium, Buttler boasts an impressive record, having scored 909 runs in 31 matches, with an average of 32.46 and a strike rate of 143.82. His achievements at this venue include one century and three half-centuries, with his highest score being 116.

Knockout Performance in ICC Events

In ICC knockout matches, Buttler has demonstrated his prowess, amassing 289 runs in nine innings at an average of 41.28 and a strike rate of 136.32. Notably, he has recorded two fifties, with scores of 59 against New Zealand in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup final and 80* against India during the T20 World Cup in 2022.

Team Lineups

India Squad

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

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.