ENG vs AUS 1st T20I Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Host England (CLOSELY) will play against Australia (OUT OF) in the first T20Iat the Rose Bowl in Southamptonon Wednesday, 11 September. Australia have secured a comprehensive 3-0 win over Scotland in a three-match T20I series. Although the hosts have won two of three Tests against Sri Lanka, defeat in the third Test has significantly dented their momentum.

Before the 2024 T20 World Cup, Australia had beaten New Zealand 3-0. They had a forgettable World Cup season, but the team seems to have regained momentum. On the other hand, EnglandThe dull white-ball events raise many questions about their prospects. They played two T20I series before the T20 World Cup, losing 3-1 to West Indies and winning 2-0 against Pakistan.

Match details SCO vs. AUS:

Match Report – The Rose Bowl

The pitch is favorable for batting, with an average score of 172 in the first inning. This does not mean that the chasing team is at a disadvantage. The deck remains the same for most of the game. Australia managed to score the highest total at this venue of 248 against England in 2013. Bowlers may have to rely on early momentum. The weather will be partly cloudy during the match, with a 13 percent chance of rain.

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Head-to-head records

Probably 11-man player for ENG against AUS

England:

Phil Salt (c/wk), Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dan Mousley, Jacob Bethell, Saqib Mahmood, Jofra Archer, Reece Topley, Adil Rashid.

Australia:

Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mitchell Marsh (centre), Cameron Green, Tim David, Aaron Hardie, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis (centre), Cooper Connelly, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa.

Likely top performers from ENG and AUS

Probably best hitter: Travis Head

Head was in superb form in the first T20I against Scotland when the batsman scored 80 off just 25 balls to lead the team to victory. He hit 12 boundaries and five maximums and remained unbeaten with a strike rate of 320. Therefore, Australia will be looking to him to continue his good batting mojo in the upcoming season. first T20I against England.

Probably best bowler: Cameron Green

Green was the man of the match in the third T20I against Scotland as the all-rounder took three wickets in the final T20I. He was the best bowler in the series with six wickets at an average of 10.50.

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Match prediction for today: The team that bats first wins the match

Scenario 1

England wins the coin toss and decides to bat first

PP: 55-65

ENG: 180-200

England wins the game

Scenario 2

Australia wins the coin toss and decides to bat first

PP: 50-70

AUS: 185-215

Australia wins the game

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author's understanding, analysis and instinct. Please consider the points mentioned while making your prediction and make your own decision.

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