ICC Champions Trophy 2017: England vs Pakistan, 5 players to watch out for

Modified Jun 13, 2017 19:42 IST

LEEDS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Ben Stokes (2R) of England celebrates with Moeen Ali (R) after taking a catch off the bowling of Chris Jordan to dismiss Sharjeel Khan of Pakistan during the 4th Royal London One -Day International match between England and Pakistan at Headingley on September 1, 2016 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) — England will hope to overcome Pakistan and seal a berth in the finals

#2 Jake Ball

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Jake Ball of England bowls during the ICC Champions Trophy group match between England and Bangladesh at The Kia Oval on June 1, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) — Ball has had mixed results in the tournament

The England seamer emerged from a thrashing at the hands of Bangladesh to take home the Man of the Match award against New Zealand in the following game. He opened the attack in place of Woakes and hit the right lengths from ball one. He was wicketless against the Aussies in the following game, but his new ball spell will be crucial against Pakistan.

Ball can get the new ball to seam both ways. He has a good cross seam delivery as well as a plethora of cutters to bowl at the death. With Pakistan's batting line-up capable of imploding at any time, Ball's line and length in the opening spell could be something to watch out for.

Record against Pakistan

Ball hasn't played against Pakistan before.

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