The second semi-final of ICC World Cup 2019 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/icc-cricket-world-cup-2019-schedule/] between the defending champion Australia [https://www.essentiallysports.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2019-australia-schedule/] and the hosts England [https://www.essentiallysports.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2019-england-schedule/] are all set to begin on July 11 at Edgbaston. Eoin Morgan [https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/624/eoin-morgan] led England are coming from a couple of successive wins while Australia lost their final game in the group stage to South Africa. However, Australia finished the group league as the second team with 14 points from 9 games while England have 12 points from as many games. Both the team will try their hearts out to win the game and reach the final. Although England registered wins in their last couple of games, they had faced losses against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Their loss against Sri Lanka made their qualification for the semi-finals in trouble. However, in the pre-match press conference, England captain Eoin Morgan shared they are more confident now. “I think probably more confident than we were three games ago. I think we are probably a different team that played four games ago and three games ago,” he said. Afghanistan [http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Eoin-Morgan-ICC.jpg]Eoin Morgan “I think the loss against Sri Lanka hurt us. It was an overhang into the Lord’s game and then when we came here we managed to produce something similar to the cricket we have been playing over the last four years and that was really encouraging. We went to Durham to put in a better performance and improved again and tomorrow we will look to do the same,” Eoin Morgan further added. The game is going to be an interesting one as both the teams have been in formidable form, be the batsmen or bowlers. While Australia openers David Warner [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/david-warner/], Aaron Finch have been dealing with centuries, England openers Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy are also not leaving any stone unturned to provide a flying start to their team. While England’s Ben Stokes [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ben-stokes/], Jos Buttler [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jos-buttler/] provides stability in the middle order, Australia’s Steve Smith [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/steve-smith/], Glenn Maxwell are also doing pretty good. Moreover, Mitchell Starc not only has become Australia’s trump card in the tournament but also the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 26 scalps in his name. Jofra Archer [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jofra-archer/], Mark Wood are also among wickets. Keeping their recent form in mind, it will be difficult to say which team will have the last laugh. 

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Ben Stokes Biography

England player Ben Stokes made his official England debut in 2011 for the ODI and T20 teams. Then, two years later, he made his Test debut.

Although he is an excellent player, he has been the subject of controversy. In 2017, he was involved in a bar brawl and was then taken to court. As a result, Stokes' name was withdrawn from the provisional Ashes squad against Australia.

He was embroiled in a few other controversies in his career.

IPL Career

Admittedly, Ben Stokes' IPL career is not as long and pronounced as most of the other players. His debut only came in 2017 with the now defunct Rising Pune Supergiant. Ben Stokes batting record consists of a maiden century against fellow debutant team, Gujarat Lions.

He also won the Man of the Match award three times in 14 games. Unfortunately, Ben Stokes' IPL stint was cut short as he had to leave for national duty. However, within that short stint, Ben Stokes' batting has been fairly decent.

In 2018, he was roped in by the Rajasthan Royals for an astounding Rs 12.5 crores. This made him the most expensive foreign player in IPL. Prior to that, he was bought by Rising Pune Supergiant for Rs 14.5 crores. He made it worth Pune's while by smashing a high score of 103* and he boasts of a strike rate of 138.42.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-152472" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Ben-Stokes-CSK-vs-RR-IPL-2019.jpg" alt="Ben Stokes" width="2000" height="1333" />

In the bowling department, Stokes has notched up a total on 24 wickets in three years. Half of those scalps came during the 2017 season with the Rising Pune Supergiant

Expectations for IPL 2019

This year, Ben Stokes' IPL 2019 career resumes with the Rajasthan Royals. He will be hoping to have a good campaign this season. The Royals are a fairly strong team and when Stokes is on form, he can be devastating.

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes Biography England player Ben Stokes made his official England debut in 2011 for the ODI and T20 teams. Then, two years later, he made his Test debut. Although he is an excellent player, he has been the subject of controversy. In 2017, he was involved in a bar brawl and was then taken to court. As a result, Stokes&#8217; name was withdrawn from the provisional Ashes squad against Australia. He was embroiled in a few other controversies in his career. IPL Career Admittedly, Ben Stokes&#8217; IPL career is not as long and pronounced as most of the other players. His debut only came in 2017 with the now defunct Rising Pune Supergiant. Ben Stokes batting record consists of a maiden century against fellow debutant team, Gujarat Lions. He also won the Man of the Match award three times in 14 games. Unfortunately, Ben Stokes&#8217; IPL stint was cut short as he had to leave for national duty. However, within that short stint, Ben Stokes&#8217; batting has been fairly decent. In 2018, he was roped in by the Rajasthan Royals for an astounding Rs 12.5 crores. This made him the most expensive foreign player in IPL. Prior to that, he was bought by Rising Pune Supergiant for Rs 14.5 crores. He made it worth Pune&#8217;s while by smashing a high score of 103* and he boasts of a strike rate of 138.42. In the bowling department, Stokes has notched up a total on 24 wickets in three years. Half of those scalps came during the 2017 season with the Rising Pune Supergiant Expectations for IPL 2019 This year, Ben Stokes&#8217; IPL 2019 career resumes with the Rajasthan Royals. He will be hoping to have a good campaign this season. The Royals are a fairly strong team and when Stokes is on form, he can be devastating.

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David Warner Biography

David Warner has had a fairly long cricketing career, debuting in first class cricket in 2009 for the ODI and the T20 national team. Two years later he kicked off his Test career for the Australian team.

For his T20 debut, David Warner became the first man to play for Australia without a first-class match experience, a record in itself.

However, his blossoming career has been mired in controversy. David Warner has often been described a 'thuggish' on the field. In 2013, he was accused of physically assaulting England player Joe Root. In the same year, he had an on-field altercation with the South Africa A wicketkeeper.

In 2018, he was involved in yet another alternation, again during a South Africa game. But the biggest one yet was in the same year when he and skipper Steve Smith were embroiled in a ball-tampering scandal. He was the vice captain of the Australia team at the time and was forced to step down along with Smith.

<img class="alignnone wp-image-11199 size-full" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/david-warner-61-1428469880.jpg" alt="David Warner" width="628" height="355" />

IPL Career

David Warner entered the IPL in 2009, playing for the Delhi Daredevils. He remained with the Delhi side until the 2013 season and had a top score of an unbeaten 109*.

A year later he was signed by the Sunrisers Hyderabad and has played for them ever since. David Warner has proven to be quite the asset for the Sunrisers and is an explosive batsman.

He boasts of a strike rate of 143.10 at an average of 41.67. The Australian batsman even boasts of a high score of 126, set in 2017. He and Steve Smith voluntarily pulled out of the IPL in the wake of their ball-tampering saga

IPL 2019 Expectations

Now, David Warner enters IPL 2019 with a clear conscience and his explosive batting nature intact. Sunrisers skipper, Kane Williamson will be hoping that his Aussie neighbour delivers the goods.

David Warner

David Warner Biography David Warner has had a fairly long cricketing career, debuting in first class cricket in 2009 for the ODI and the T20 national team. Two years later he kicked off his Test career for the Australian team. For his T20 debut, David Warner became the first man to play for Australia without a first-class match experience, a record in itself. However, his blossoming career has been mired in controversy. David Warner has often been described a &#8216;thuggish&#8217; on the field. In 2013, he was accused of physically assaulting England player Joe Root. In the same year, he had an on-field altercation with the South Africa A wicketkeeper. In 2018, he was involved in yet another alternation, again during a South Africa game. But the biggest one yet was in the same year when he and skipper Steve Smith were embroiled in a ball-tampering scandal. He was the vice captain of the Australia team at the time and was forced to step down along with Smith. IPL Career David Warner entered the IPL in 2009, playing for the Delhi Daredevils. He remained with the Delhi side until the 2013 season and had a top score of an unbeaten 109*. A year later he was signed by the Sunrisers Hyderabad and has played for them ever since. David Warner has proven to be quite the asset for the Sunrisers and is an explosive batsman. He boasts of a strike rate of 143.10 at an average of 41.67. The Australian batsman even boasts of a high score of 126, set in 2017. He and Steve Smith voluntarily pulled out of the IPL in the wake of their ball-tampering saga IPL 2019 Expectations Now, David Warner enters IPL 2019 with a clear conscience and his explosive batting nature intact. Sunrisers skipper, Kane Williamson will be hoping that his Aussie neighbour delivers the goods.

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Jos Buttler Biography

England cricketers, Jos Buttler made his debut back in 2011 in T20 cricket. A year later, he got his maiden ODI call up and in 2014, he made a break into the Test side.

Buttler has become heavily involved in franchise T20 cricket around the world. Many have even dubbed him as England's "first ever global Twenty20 superstar".

His maiden tryst with franchise cricket was in the 2013/14 Big Bash League with the Melbourne Renegades. Buttler was supposed to play the opening two matches but his stint was extended owing to Pakistani allrounder Mohammad Hafeez' late arrival.

Jos Buttler's ranking in T20 cricket is 24, while he is ranked 27 in Tests and 14 in ODIs.

Jos Buttler's IPL career kicked off in 2016 with the Mumbai Indians. He remained with them for the 2017 IPL season as well.

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IPL Career

Then, Jos Buttler's IPL 2018 career was in a Rajasthan Royals jersey. However, he endured a difficult start for the Jaipur-based team. But, once he was slotted into the team as an opener, Jos Buttler's batting improved by leaps and bounds.  During his Rajasthan tenure, Jos Buttler's record included, becoming the second batsman in IPL history to achieve five 50+ scored in a row.

His highest score in the IPL so far is an unbeaten 95 in 2018. Other Jos Buttler records include, a number of centuries in Test cricket and limited overs cricket. However, he has been just shy one one in county cricket and the IPL. Hopefully, IPL 2019 should see him get the monkey off his back.

Expectations for IPL 2019

When on song, Jos Buttler can be devastating and a game-changer. Buttler is well-known for being an aggressive batsman. During his debut season, he was viewed by many as a man who can wrest control in a game to his favour.

Playing for the Royal for another season, his contribution to the side will be crucial.

Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler Biography England cricketers, Jos Buttler made his debut back in 2011 in T20 cricket. A year later, he got his maiden ODI call up and in 2014, he made a break into the Test side. Buttler has become heavily involved in franchise T20 cricket around the world. Many have even dubbed him as England&#8217;s &#8220;first ever global Twenty20 superstar&#8221;. His maiden tryst with franchise cricket was in the 2013/14 Big Bash League with the Melbourne Renegades. Buttler was supposed to play the opening two matches but his stint was extended owing to Pakistani allrounder Mohammad Hafeez&#8217; late arrival. Jos Buttler&#8217;s ranking in T20 cricket is 24, while he is ranked 27 in Tests and 14 in ODIs. Jos Buttler&#8217;s IPL career kicked off in 2016 with the Mumbai Indians. He remained with them for the 2017 IPL season as well. IPL Career Then, Jos Buttler&#8217;s IPL 2018 career was in a Rajasthan Royals jersey. However, he endured a difficult start for the Jaipur-based team. But, once he was slotted into the team as an opener, Jos Buttler&#8217;s batting improved by leaps and bounds.  During his Rajasthan tenure, Jos Buttler&#8217;s record included, becoming the second batsman in IPL history to achieve five 50+ scored in a row. His highest score in the IPL so far is an unbeaten 95 in 2018. Other Jos Buttler records include, a number of centuries in Test cricket and limited overs cricket. However, he has been just shy one one in county cricket and the IPL. Hopefully, IPL 2019 should see him get the monkey off his back. Expectations for IPL 2019 When on song, Jos Buttler can be devastating and a game-changer. Buttler is well-known for being an aggressive batsman. During his debut season, he was viewed by many as a man who can wrest control in a game to his favour. Playing for the Royal for another season, his contribution to the side will be crucial.

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Steve Smith Biography

Steve Smith is currently on a redemption arc. He returns to the fray after serving a 1 year ban for his involvement in a ball-tampering saga. Both he and Australia vice captain, David Warner were handed a ban as they were aware of bowler, Cameron Bancroft's activities.

Steve Smith made his Test, ODI and T20 debut back in 2010, nearly a decade ago. Since then, he has risen in the ranks and eventually became captain of the Australian national team. Steve Smith's ranking according to the ICC is number 4 in Test cricket.

IPL Career

Steve Smith's IPL career kicked off with the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2010. He was drafted into the side, in place of Kiwi, Jesse Ryder.

A year later, Steve Smith was picked up by the Kochi Tuskers Kerala, but had to sit out due to injury. But then, the Kochi team folded and he was left in the void once again.

Steve Smith went unsold in 2012 but was picked up by Pune Warriors India as a replacement for Mitchell Marsh.

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Then, Steve Smith's IPL career took a turn for the better when the Rajasthan Royals bought him in 2014. Since then, he has remained with the side, except for when the team got banned for their role in a corruption scandal.

During that time, he joined Rising Pune Supergiant for 2 years. After Rajasthan's return, he was roped back in once again.

Expectations for IPL 2019

The Rajasthan Royals are an excellent team and they have a truly well-balanced side. With the return of Steve Smith, their team's arsenal will surely be shored up.

Steve Smith is primarily a right-handed batsman. His technique has attracted plenty of attention owing to its unorthodoxy. He tends to move around in the crease, especially during bowlers' run-up. Smith later ends up with the toes of his feet outside off stump against right-handers

steve smith

Steve Smith Biography Steve Smith is currently on a redemption arc. He returns to the fray after serving a 1 year ban for his involvement in a ball-tampering saga. Both he and Australia vice captain, David Warner were handed a ban as they were aware of bowler, Cameron Bancroft&#8217;s activities. Steve Smith made his Test, ODI and T20 debut back in 2010, nearly a decade ago. Since then, he has risen in the ranks and eventually became captain of the Australian national team. Steve Smith&#8217;s ranking according to the ICC is number 4 in Test cricket. IPL Career Steve Smith&#8217;s IPL career kicked off with the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2010. He was drafted into the side, in place of Kiwi, Jesse Ryder. A year later, Steve Smith was picked up by the Kochi Tuskers Kerala, but had to sit out due to injury. But then, the Kochi team folded and he was left in the void once again. Steve Smith went unsold in 2012 but was picked up by Pune Warriors India as a replacement for Mitchell Marsh. Then, Steve Smith&#8217;s IPL career took a turn for the better when the Rajasthan Royals bought him in 2014. Since then, he has remained with the side, except for when the team got banned for their role in a corruption scandal. During that time, he joined Rising Pune Supergiant for 2 years. After Rajasthan&#8217;s return, he was roped back in once again. Expectations for IPL 2019 The Rajasthan Royals are an excellent team and they have a truly well-balanced side. With the return of Steve Smith, their team&#8217;s arsenal will surely be shored up. Steve Smith is primarily a right-handed batsman. His technique has attracted plenty of attention owing to its unorthodoxy. He tends to move around in the crease, especially during bowlers&#8217; run-up. Smith later ends up with the toes of his feet outside off stump against right-handers