T20 World Cup 2022: How important is it for England's IPL stars to shine at the World Cup?
Like the other teams, the English campaign also seems quite strong and is one of the top contenders for the ongoing T20 World Cup. However, the team highly depends on some key players such as Jos Butler, Moeen Ali, and Liam Livingstone, which is why they need to shine well
Jos Buttler will play crucial role in leading England to Super 4These three stars have also rocked the previous season of the Indian Premier League and are now in the squad with huge expectations from their nation.
Jos Buttler
The right-handed wicket-keeper batsman will be responsible for leading the England team. The English batting line-up is highly dependent on Jos Buttler as he is one of the most senior batters in the squad.
His recent form in IPL was a positive sign before the T20 World Cup for England. In the 2022 edition of IPL, the wicket-keeper batsman made 863 runs at an outstanding average of 57.53, eventually clinching the orange cap for most runs in the tournament! In the short format where the strike rate plays a key role, Jos Buttler scored these runs at an astonishing strike rate of 149.05.
These stats will surely relieve the English team management and their fans, as their skipper seems to be in a great rhythm. He can become a severe threat to the opponents if he plays similarly in the current World Cup.
Moeen Ali
The explosive all-rounder has been shining well with his bat recently, making him a versatile option in T20 cricket. Primarily a spin bowler, Moeen Ali can also turn into a worrisome threat in the middle overs with the ball.
The all-rounder's fearless and fierce attitude on the crease has made him an effective power hitter in the team. In the 2022 season of the IPL, his performance with the bat and the bowl was quite impressive.
In the ten matches he played, Moeen scored 244 runs with a strike rate of 137.85 and clinched eight wickets for CSK. The England team hopes this star will maintain this form in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
Liam Livingstone
A power hitter is what a team needs the most in a short format like T20, and Liam Livingstone is that player who can boost the team's run rate whenever necessary. Being a key batsman for England, he will play a crucial role in the English batting line-up in this World Cup.
Looking at his recent performances, Livingstone seems dangerous with his bat and can also emerge as a match-winner for the teams. His performance in the previous IPL edition was noteworthy! The attacking Englishman scored 437 runs with his bat at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 182.08 in the franchise-based tournament, which clearly defines why he can be a significant threat in the World Cup.
He is also effective as a part-time bowler and can be England's trump card in the mega event.