England vs Australia
With the series now levelled at 1-1, England and Australia moved into the five-match ODI series that everyone had been waiting for. Both teams have also seen key changes in their squads, new captains taking charge of the side, and a playing XI with experienced faces side by side with fresh faces. The five-match ODI will once again be a battle of two competitive international sides.
A trailblazer setup has been opted for this series with Harry Brook at the commanding position. The batting order is strong considering an aggressive crew of players like Liam Livingstone and stabilizers like Jos Buttler. With the strong batting lineup both teams possess, the record for the expensive bowling figures in ODIs could be in danger.
Jofra Archer would head their bowling order, promising that they could pose a really big challenge for Australia. Mitchell Marsh would lead the opposing side with experience as well as power. Australia has a mighty batting lineup in Travis Head, Steven Smith, and Marnus Labuschagne, the backbones of their order.
Historically, Australia has the better of bilateral meetings, winning 88 out of 159 ODI matches against England. England has won 63, and two were tied with three ending without an outcome. But the last two series, with both teams having changed tactics in preparing their ranks, promise to be a near level contest.
Match Prediction
For all cricket betting fans out there, this match has a lot of good odds. The contest promises to be one of the closest in the ODI series between England and Australia, with the two sides being by and large well-matched, right down to the sixth or seventh batsman, while the bowling attacks for both teams are also balanced enough not to give much room for guessing an outright winner, though there are a few things which may swing the deal, though.
England plays at home and so have a lot of comfort in the conditions, which also brings in a lot of aggressive top-order batting with the firepower of Harry Brook, who will be their captain. Phil Salt and Ben Duckett around England would look to get Australia on the back foot early. The bowling attack, especially Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid, will be critical in capitalizing on whatever movement might come out from the pitch and overhead conditions.
For Australia, it’s more a case of experience and firepower. With Mitchell Marsh leading a dynamic side that includes Travis Head, Steven Smith, and Glenn Maxwell – every batting position in the side can alter gear according to the situation. Against England’s aggressive batting lineup, bowling will look to control and use variations, with Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa marshalling their attack.
Given the good record England has at home and explosive potential by the top order, they might have a better probability of winning the game. But since Australian experience and an extremely balanced team do exist, they are going to be a tough challenge. What is expected is that the competition could well be run-and-gunned, and the side that gets accustomed to it a little better on both counts-despite the conditions, a moment here and another there, might do the trick.
Possible Playing XI for 1st ODI Eng vs Aus
Both teams will be looking forward to winning the first match and get off to a good start to the One day Internationals series as the T20 series has already been completed in a tie between the two sides.Both the sides will be taking key notes from the T20 series and will look to build their team accordingly.
Here is a quick look on the possible playing XI of both the nations:
England’s Possible XI
Phil Salt,Will Jacks, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook(C), Liam Livingstone, Jos Buttler(Wk), Jacob Bethell, Adil Rashid, John Turner, Jofra Archer, Reece Topely.
Australia’s Possible XI
Jake Fraser-McGurk, Travis Head, Josh Inglis(Wk), Steve Smith, Marnus Lambuschagne, Mitchell Marsh(C), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazelwood.
Fantasy XI Prediction
For fantasy cricket geeks, picking the right balance of players from both the teams will ensure their success in the 1st ODI. Here’s a suggested Fantasy XI that includes key players who are likely to perform in the match:
- Captain: Harry Brook – As the captain of the England side and a prominent figure in their batting lineup, Brook’s aggressive approach and leadership could lead to big notes on the points tally.
- Vice-Captain: Travis Head – Head has been in solid form and he also provides stability at the top of Australia’s batting order. His ability to score runs consistently with fast pace makes him a reliable vice-captain choice.
- Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt, Josh Inglis – Both wicketkeepers are aggressive batsmen who can score quickly. Salt’s explosiveness at the top of the order for England and Inglis’s middle-order consistency for Australia make them key picks in the Fantasy XI.
- Batsmen: Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, – Duckett and Livingstone provide England with powerful middle-order options, while Steven Smith’s anchoring role and experience make him a must-pick for Australia.
- All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green – Marsh’s dual role as captain and all-rounder, combined with Green’s ability to contribute with both bat and ball, make them ideal all-rounder selections which will ensure a large number of points for their teams.
- Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood – Archer’s pace and Hazlewood’s control make them lethal options in the pace department, while Zampa’s leg-spin is expected to play a crucial role in the middle overs.
