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#3 MS Dhoni vs Jofra Archer

MS Dhoni is the most experienced individual across oppositions going into the tournament. Widely acknowledged as the best finisher to have graced the game, Dhoni is still at the top of his game even in the twilight years of his career. As India would take on pre-tournament favourites England, Dhoni would be keen on executing some of his tricks to edge over the hosts. However, in this process, he would be challenged by England's new pace sensation Jofra Archer.

Archer is England's X-Factor in the World Cup, and his performances in the T20 arena made the hosts fast track him into the side. He is capable of executing a number of variations at the death overs and creating troubles of all sorts. Dhoni, on the other hand, is disparate from all other pinch-hitters and finishers in his approach towards the game, with an unparalleled ability to read the situation. He knows exactly when and against whom to press the pedal. While Dhoni is known for being absolutely calm even in the tensest of situations, Archer, a youngster, is an aggressive character.

The clash between Dhoni and Archer would be that of an aged wine versus sparkling champagne and would be extremely delicious for the cricket connoisseurs.