ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: England and Australia are set to reignite their eternal rivalry with a three-match T20I series, followed by a five-game ODI series. The first T20I is scheduled to begin at 11:00 PM (IST) on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton.
Both teams are entering a new era of white-ball cricket. Australia’s David Warner retired from international cricket after the 2024 T20I World Cup, and key players like Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Starc have been left out of the 20-over format. Similarly, England’s Moeen Ali has announced his retirement, and Jonny Bairstow was not selected for the T20I and ODI series. With plenty of fresh faces on both sides, neither team holds a clear advantage apart from the home conditions, which favor England.
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ENG vs AUS Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: The pitch at The Ageas Bowl, in Southampton, is definitely a balanced one. The average first innings score in T20I matches is around 145. But the surface at this venue has something for the pace bowlers as there’s even bounce which again, allows the batsmen to hit through the line. As this is a game between two high-profile teams, the first inning score could be anywhere between 160-170 runs.
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Weather Report: As per the weather forecast, there’s no chance of rain in Southampton on Wednesday. But the temperature could pose significant challenger as it’s likely to hover around 11°C. Here’s the full weather forecast.
- Maximum Temperature: 11°C
- Precipitation: 1%
- Humidity: 79%
- Wind: 13 km/h
ENG vs AUS Head To Head Record
There’s no separating England and Australia when it comes to head-to-head record in T20I matches. In 22 T20I meetings, England and Australia won 11 games against each other with two matches ending in no result. So, unless this game ends in no-result, one team is going to get its nose in front when it comes to the head-to-head record.
| Matches played | 24 |
| England Wins | 11 |
| Australia Wins | 11 |
| No Result | 02 |
ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
England
- Ben Stokes is still recovering from an injury and is not available.
- Moeen Ali has retired from international cricket, while Jonny Bairstow was left out of the team due to inconsistent form.
- Jos Buttler is not part of the T20I team but will be captaining the ODI team which will take on Australia later this month.
Australia
- Pat Cummins has been given a rest ahead of the grueling summer.
- So Mitchell Marsh will lead both the T20I and ODI teams.
- David Warner has taken a retirement from International cricket, so Jake Fraser-McGurk is likely to open the innings for Australia.
TOP Picks For ENG vs AUS Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Phil Salt: In 29 T20I innings, Phil Salt has hit two centuries and three half centuries. It’s worth highlighting that he has scored those run at a phenomenal strike-rate of 165.11, also hitting 83 fours and 45 sixes.
- Travis Head: Australia’s Travis Head is one of the few players in the world who are absolute crowd puller. When he is on song, there are not many bowlers who can put a leash on his batting prowess.
- Sam Curran: He has a wonderful The Hundred Men’s 2024 campaign. The Punjab Kings star performed miraculously with both bat and ball. He will be a threat to Australia’s chances in this series.
- Marcus Stoinis: Just like Sam Curran, Australia’s Marcus Stoinis is also a player with two-way skills. He is worth the shot either as a captain or vice-captain in this match.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Will Jacks: The 25-year-old took the IPL 2024 by storm after some sensational run of form. Although he might have failed to some extent to emulate that form at the international stage, he remains a premium white-ball player.
- Adam Zampa: The 32-year-old is probably Australia’s finest spinner in white-ball cricket. In 89 innings, he has taken 109 wickets in the T20I format.
- Jofra Archer: Had it not for the injuries, Jofra Archer would have been more in the headlines in the cricket world. He is a blockbuster of a player. He is one of the best white-ball bowlers in English cricket.
- Jake Fraser-McGurk: The young Australian might have failed to get going in his debut T20I series against Scotland, scoring two ducks in three matches, we all know that he is a pure match winner. Ignore him at your own peril.
ENG vs AUS Predicted Lineups
England Playing XI: Phil Salt (C), Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Reece Topley
Australia Playing XI: Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mitchell Marsh (C), Cameron Green, Tim David, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Full Squads
England Squad vs Australia: Phil Salt (C), Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Brydon Carse, Josh Hull, Dan Mousley, Saqib Mahmood, Reece Topley.
Australia Squad vs England: Mitchell Marsh (C), Sean Abbott, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis Adam Zampa, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie.
ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Teams
ENG vs AUS Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: P Salt
- Batsmen: T Head, L Livingstone, J Fraser-McGurk
- All-rounders: M Stoinis (VC), S Curran (C), W Jacks, C Green
- Bowlers: A Zampa, J Archer, S Abbott
ENG vs AUS Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: J Inglis, J Cox
- Batsmen: T Head (C), L Livingstone
- All-rounders: M Stoinis, S Curran (VC), W Jacks, C Green
- Bowlers: A Zampa, J Archer, J Hazlewood
