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

#1 Jos Buttler

CARDIFF, WALES - JUNE 06: Jos Buttler of England looks up towards the ball during the ICC Champions Trophy match between England and New Zealand at the SWALEC Stadium on June 6, 2017 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) — Buttler boasts of a pretty good record against Pakistan

The England wicket-keeper has had very little to do with the bat in this tournament with the likes of Alex Hales, Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Eoin Morgan in top form. Buttler did contribute a 48 ball 61 against the Kiwis and also remained unbeaten in the chase against Australia but he has had limited time at the crease.

With the England top order under threat against the disciplined Pakistan pace trio of Mohammad Amir, Junaid Khan and Hasan Ali, Buttler may be required to step up with the bat. He has delivered whenever the team has needed him and will once again be required if the top order has an off day. He also has a pretty good record against Pakistan in ODIs.

Record against Pakistan

Matches - 8, Runs - 271, HS - 116*, Avg - 67.75

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