IND vs ENG : Top 3 players battle to watch out for

India vs. England is one of the best rivalries of all time. The two teams give each other a tough fight whenever they play in any tournament. As India is ready for one of the toughest opponents, the competition between possibly this generation's best hitter and the most successful fast-bowler in Test history remains intact. The rivalry has always been the most fascinating to watch whenever they have played each other in a Test match during the past ten years. 

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This series is expected to be no different. James Anderson, the seasoned English fast-bowler on the verge of greatness, will be driven to cause Virat Kohli some trouble. The result of the series will be significantly impacted by this player battle. 

Let's look at 3 player battles which might turn the course of the game in the upcoming series.

1. James Anderson vs. Virat Kohli

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One of the best batters of the modern age, Virat Kohli has an amazing record against England. In red-ball cricket, Kohli has scored 1991 runs against England. However, James Anderson, an experienced pacer for the country, has been one of the biggest challenges to the right-handed batter. Throughout his career, Anderson has taken the most wickets (7) of Kohli in Test cricket. It will be intriguing to watch if Anderson can increase this total in the upcoming series.

2. Ravi Ashwin vs. Ben Stokes

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Everyone enjoys seeing England's red-ball captain, Ben Stokes play and destroy the bowlers who stand in his way. He has an amazing red-ball cricket record. He is among the game's best clutch performers. But there is one bowler who has defeated him more than once, and that player is Ravichandran Ashwin. The most times any bowler has defeated Ben Stokes in their career is 11 times, a record accomplished by Ashwin.

3. Virat Kohli vs. Ben Stokes

Throughout his red-ball career, Ben Stokes, the captain of England, has taken Virat Kohli’s wicket five times. The ball rolling outside and pitching on the fourth and fifth stump lines has been Kohli's vulnerability. Throughout his career, he has fallen victim to these balls numerous times, and Stokes and Anderson are adept at neutralizing Kohli's danger.