England face something close to a must-win group stage game against fierce rivals Australia as the pair lock horns this evening in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Jos Buttler’s side had to contend with a washout in their opening fixture against Scotland, the rain preventing the defending T20 World Cup champions from facing a single ball with the bat.
Australia’s comfortable 39-run victory over Oman in their opener means England now need a win in the heavyweight clash to give themselves the best chance of finishing top of the group.
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Australia vs England, T20 World Cup group stage
Saturday 8th June, 6:00pm
Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket
England Team News
After the aforementioned washout, it’s highly unlikely that England will make many (if any) changes to their starting XI. Premium pacers Mark Wood and Jofra Archer – who bowled just two overs apiece vs Scotland – should keep their spots alongside Chris Jordan and Adil Rashid.
The batting order is set in stone and with speed aplenty in the attack, spin and all-round options Moeen Ali and Liam Livingstone look set to feature against the Aussies, with Sam Curran having to wait patiently for a an opportunity.
Australia Team News
Like England, Australia should stick with the same formula after claiming victory over Oman at the same venue, although experienced pacer Mitchell Starc could miss the match after suffering an injury scare last time out.
Faith will likely be kept in the powerful Glenn Maxwell despite his golden duck against Oman, although Marcus Stoinis could move ahead of him in the batting order after his dazzling all-round display.
Stoinis hit 67* off just 36 balls on a tricky pitch and followed that up with 3-19 to help secure the win.
Australia vs England Odds
Australia, the T20 World Cup champions in 2021, are the favourites to win at 1.68, with England priced at 2.00.
Australia vs England Betting Tips
Magic Marcus
After his heroics against Oman, Stoinis’ odds to be Australia’s leading batsman once again are very tempting. The 34-year-old is 7.50 to be the nation’s top scorer.
Check out Zamps
The Barbados pitch is likely to favour the spinners, making Aussie star Adam Zampa’s price of 6.50 to be the top bowler among both teams very appealing.
Have a look at Harry
Wickets have been tumbling in the powerplay overs in Barbados, so middle-order batsmen could have a huge bearing on the match’s outcome. Harry Brook, normally England’s No5, is 7.50 to be his side’s leading run getter.
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