England’s poor kind has not solely been in main white-ball occasions. Defeat by Australia of their group opener – once they scored 351-8 however misplaced by 5 wickets – was their eleventh in 15 one-day internationals for the reason that 2023 World Cup and fifth in a row.
They’ve additionally misplaced their previous 4 bilateral sequence, though Buttler was injured for 2 of these.
Australia’s washout towards South Africa means England can be assured to progress to the semi-finals in the event that they beat Afghanistan and the Proteas. Barring extra rain affecting ends in the group, defeat in both recreation will eradicate them.
“We want to ensure we construct on the issues we did nicely the opposite day, attempt to execute a bit higher in sure areas as nicely,” Buttler advised REPORTAHOLICS Sport.
“Scoring 350 is a superb effort and we most likely left a couple of on the market, which is a pleasant signal for the batting unit.
“With the ball we did quite a lot of issues proper however we might have simply been a bit extra constant to construct the scoreboard stress.”
The match can be performed on the similar floor as England’s defeat by Australia, albeit on a contemporary pitch.
In latest days, England gamers have urged the dew had a big influence on that match, making situations simpler for batting throughout Australia’s chase – with the benefit probably value as many as 60 runs.
Dew often hampers spinners, who’re unable to get as a lot flip from the damp floor, or grip a moist ball. Afghanistan have a fearsome spin assault, together with world-class leg-spinner Rashid Khan.
“They’re a stiff problem however we like deal with that and be very well ready and deal with ourselves individually and collectively performing to one of the best of our capability to win the sport,” stated Buttler.
