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How Tom Banton Won The Race For England's T20 World Cup No.4 Spot
Walking off the field with an unbeaten half-century seconds after England had sealed their third T20I series-win in a row must have had an extra level of satisfaction for Tom Banton.
It was the first time he had passed 50 in an England shirt since his recall to the squad a year ago, and came after he was moved up the order. Ordinarily, a promotion into the top four is something a batter would be pleased with, but it was originally seen as a bad omen for his chances of starting the T20 World Cup. With Ben Duckett missing the first two T20Is with an injured thumb, it seemed Banton was the placeholder. Instead, that innings, as well as the 29 off 15 balls he made in the previous match, placed Banton firmly in possession of a place in England’s World Cup middle order, where spots are rarely up for grabs.
Tom Banton Secures England’s T20 World Cup No.4 Spot
Tom Banton’s recent performance secured his place among England’s top contenders ahead of the T20 World Cup.
After a year-long absence from impressive performances, Banton finally passed the 50-run mark in a T20 match for England. His unbeaten half-century came during England’s victory over Sri Lanka, marking their third consecutive T20I series win.
Banton’s move to bat in the top four was initially viewed skeptically, especially with Ben Duckett sidelined due to injury. However, his strong showing in the series has solidified his position. In addition to his half-century, he scored 29 runs in the previous match, demonstrating his effectiveness under pressure.
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This series was the au d'oeuvres for the T20 World Cup which starts this Saturday.
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