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IND vs ENG, ICC World Cup 2019: Dhoni, Pandya on cusp on attaining key landmarks 

MS Dhoni (1,504 runs) needs 20 runs more runs to become the leading ODI run-scorer for India against England.

Cricketing fans are in for an absolute treat as hosts England face off against strong title contenders India at the Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham. The India-England clash is being hailed as one of the most fascinating contest in the showpiece event as both the teams were considered as pre tournament favourites to win the World Cup title.
A lot is at stake in the high octane clash as a win for the 'Men in Blue' will guarantee them a place in the semis. Meanwhile, England need an outright win against India to keep their hopes of making it to the semis. Here are some of the key milestones which can be achieved by Indian players in the World Cup clash against England MS Dhoni (1,504 runs) needs 20 runs more runs to become the leading ODI run-scorer for India against England. Yuvraj Singh is currently India's leading runs scorer (1,523 runs) against England in ODIs. MS Dhoni (2,957 runs) needs 43 runs to complete  3,000 international runs against England. Only Sachin Tendulkar (3,990 runs) and Virat Kohli (3,028 runs) achieved this feat for India. MS Dhoni (seven stumpings) is one stumping away to become second most succesful wicket-keeper in Cricket World Cup history. Dhoni is currently tied with Adam Gilchrist (Australia), Moin Khan (Pakistan) and Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh), who have also made seven stumpings in CWC history. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) leads the list with 13 CWC stumpings. Indian leg spinner Kuldeep Yadav will play his 50th ODI if he plays against England in India's World Cup clash at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya (49 wickets) is one wicket away from taking 50 wickets in his one day international career.

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