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England vs Australia, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Jofra Archer's battle with David Warner to watch out for
Jofra Archer's battle with aggressive left-hander David Warner can shape the course of the match.
Jofra Archer and David Warner have been the standout performers for their respective teams in this edition of the World Cup. While the batsman is the second highest-run scorer in the event, Archer has 15 wickets to his name, and will be eager to add to his tally as England take on defending champions Australia on Tuesday.
The battle between the two will be of massive importance to either side, with the player who emerges on top here giving his team a huge upper hand.
The Lord's surface, with ites slop, lateral and unpredictable bounce, should help the seamers upfront. If England bowl first, Archer with the new ball bowling to one of the most dangerous batters of the era could be a sight to behold. Before his selection, the Englishman was touted as a player who could be the surprise package in his team, and he has been able to do just that.
In an inconsistent bowling line-up, Archer's pace, bounce and trajectory has left the rivals reeling. However, Warner is hardly troubled by the swinging ball, which should keep Archer on his toes. He however tends to struggle against the shorter ball, something that the bowler should look to try against the Aussie.
Warner is a good puller of the ball and often struggles if the ball is near his neck or above, which makes him prone to miscuing the delivery. Thus, Archer should be careful to avoid giving him any room, else he risks being smashed yet again.
