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Eng vs Aus 1st T20I: All you need to know, playing XI, head to head

Tuesday, 10-Sep-2024
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On Wednesday, England and Australia are set to clash in the opening match of their three-match T20I series, marking the start of an exciting and highly anticipated series. The series is set to deliver high-octane cricket, with both teams boasting dynamic players. Australia are coming off a 3-0 series sweep over Scotland and would look to continue with the same enthusiasm.

England have been bolstered by the arrival of Josh Hazlewood and Matt Short. Following a hamstring injury, Nathan Ellis was already ruled out of the series, having replaced by Riley Meredith in Australia squad. Australia will be led by Mitchell Marsh in the presence of experienced campaigners Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Josh Inglis, Tim David and Cameron Green. 

England, on the other hand, will take the field with a new-look squad under the leadership of stand-in skipper Phil Salt. Phil Salt is captaining the side in place of regular skipper Jos Buttler, who was ruled out of the series due to a calf injury.

Head to head

Matches - 24

Eng Won - 11

Aus Won - 11

No result - 2

Australia probable XI: Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mithcell Marsh (c), Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Tim David, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Josh Hazelwood, Adam Zampa

England probable XI: Phil Salt (c&wk), Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Brydon Carse

 

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