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Bairstow is flexible enough to bat anywhere in the top five. If Roy opens the batting with Buttler, Bairstow can bat at number four or five. He gets quick starts and is central to England’s chances in the series. He has been in a rich vein of form in Test cricket scoring the most runs for them this year so far.

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Livingstone can slot in at number five. He hits the ball right from the first ball and is important lower down the order. He can also bowl both off and leg spin and thus is a utility cricketer for his side.

Ali can slot in at number six. He has been a quality all-rounder for England for many years now and understands his role very well. Alongside Adil Rashid, Ali is the second specialist spinner.

Curran batting at number seven provides depth to the England batting line-up. He is another quality all-rounder in this England T20I setup.

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David Willey can slot in at number eight for England. He is a handy option with the bat and wings the ball prodigiously while opening the batting. He has been a regular member of the England side in the last couple of years.

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Jorda is a death overs specialist for England. He is also amongst the leading wicket-takers for his side in T20Is with 88 wickets to his name.

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