New-look English team's big Australian test
| Date | September 11, 2024 |
| Time | 11:00 PM IST |
| Venue | The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
| Format | T20i |
| Series | Australia tour of England, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
MATCH PREVIEW
We are in the 1st match of the three-match T20i series in Australia's tour of England 2024. England is fielding a new-look team for this series after their poor show in the World Cup. The players have proven themselves in earlier opportunities and will look to deliver a strong performance despite the odds not being in their favor. Australians will be confident after back-to-back series wins against New Zealand and Scotland. They have their batsmen in good form and shall look to leverage it. England is tough to beat in their backyard, and we expect a close contest as two of the best teams lock horns.
England Preview
Philip Salt's team is up for a massive challenge in this game. They had a poor campaign during the ICC T20 World Cup and have made wholesale changes to the team. The odds aren't in their favor on cricket betting apps heading into the contest. Salt would like to use the home advantage and start the series with a win.
Philip Salt must lead from the front and deliver a good start with Will Jacks, as the Australian bowling attack has enjoyed good form. Dan Mousley and Jamie Overton must do well in the middle order and add runs with Jordan Cox. Liam Livingstone and Sam Curran add firepower to the batting lineup in the lower middle order.
Reece Topley and Jofra Archer must strike early in the game, as the Australian batsmen have been in good form this season. Adil Rashid must use his experience in the middle overs, as the Aussies aren't comfortable playing him. Sam Curran, Brydon Carse, and Jamie Overton must do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for England
Philip Salt (c & wk), Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Jamie Overton, Dan Mousley
Australia Preview
Mitchell Marsh and his men will be confident coming into this series. The side won the three-match series against Scotland 3-0 and have seen their odds rise on cricket betting sites. They have won the last six games and have key players in good form. The English side won't make it easy for the visitors, and Marsh shall look for a strong show from his players in this game.
Travis Head has enjoyed excellent form in the last 12 months and will look to deliver a good start with Jake Fraser-McGurk. In the middle order, they have good hitters and shall need runs from Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, and Josh Inglis. Cameron Green and Tim David are good hitters and complete a strong lineup for the team.
The bowling attack has done well in the last two series, and the team will like early wickets from Josh Hazlewood and Xavier Bartlett. Adam Zampa is in good form and will try to trouble the English batters in the middle overs with Nathan Ellis. Marcus Stoinis and Cameron Green add depth to this bowling attack.
Expected Starting XI for Australia
Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Cameron Green, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis
TOSS: To Bat First
In the last three games, the teams batting first register big wins. The wicket is good to bat on in the first innings and aids the bowlers in the second half. Both teams will take cues from recent results and bat first upon winning the toss.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We will see odd clouds over the skies of Southampton. The wicket is flat, and batsmen enjoy batting on this surface as they can score freely. Bowlers must use their variations well to succeed at this venue. The side batting first will need a minimum of 180 runs on this surface to feel confident.
OUR PREDICTION
England has picked up a team for the future. They have brought some players who have done well in T20 franchise leagues. It will be a tough challenge for the team in this contest, and their bowlers must do well to win. Australians have all bases covered with a strong batting lineup and depth in the bowling attack. They have won the last six games and shall start ahead in this contest.
Our prediction is for Australia to win
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