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Eng vs Ind: Best XI For The Pataudi Trophy
By CricShots - Sep 12, 2018 4:19 pm
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Jos Buttler (349 runs, 38.77 average)

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Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler has been one of the crucial cogs for England in the series. He came into bat lower down the order and batted deep with the tail-enders to take the games away from India with his brisk scoring rates. Buttler was the highest run scorer for England and also donned the keeping gloves when Jonny Bairstow was injured in the Southampton Test.

The wicket-keeper batsman has scored 349 runs at an average of almost 39 and was one of the most consistent English batsmen. He also scored a century in the series. He will be taking the role of the wicket-keeper in this XI.

Moeen Ali (119 runs, 12 wickets)

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Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali was not even in contention to make it to the playing XI before the South Test in Southampton. But, he went back to play county cricket and his all-around performance forced the management to get him back in the squad. He was picked for the 4th Test and wrecked havoc immediately. The off-spinner picked 9 wickets at The Ageas Bowl which made the fans remember his exploits at the same venue in 2014.

Ali is the leading wicket-taker in the series among the spinners. He picked 12 wickets in the four innings that he bowled. He also amassed 119 runs with the bat at an average close to 30. He will be taking the spin bowling responsibilities in this XI.

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