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Two old rivals, Australia and England, face off on Saturday afternoon in Bridgetown, Barbados, in Match 17 of Group B in the T20 World Cup 2024. Australia comes into this game after a challenging victory over Oman, while England’s opening match against Scotland ended without a result due to rain. The match is scheduled to begin at 13:00 local time on June 8th.
Match Details
- Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
- Date & Time: June 8, 13:00 local time (22:30 IST)
- Weather: Warm and humid, with temperatures above 28°C and no expected rain.
Team Performances
- Australia: Australia showed resilience against Oman, with strong performances from David Warner and Marcus Stoinis leading them to a 39-run win. The Aussies have a robust squad and will be eager to defeat the reigning champions, England.
- England: England’s match against Scotland was washed out, leaving them without a result. They need a win to avoid falling behind in the group, and their players often excel in T20Is against Australia.
Live Streaming and Broadcast
- TV Channels: Star Sports, PTV, Ten Sports, Willow TV, ESPN Caribbean, Sky Cricket, Sky Sport NZ, SuperSport.
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar, Myco, Tamasha, ESPN Play Caribbean, SkyGO, NOW TV, Prime Video, SuperSport.
Toss Prediction
Both teams are likely to prefer batting first at the Kensington Oval, where setting a target has been successful in previous matches.
Pitch Report
Pace bowlers have thrived on this surface, but spinners will also find assistance. A competitive total is expected to be between 185-195 runs.
Predicted Playing XI: David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis / Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Predicted Playing XI: Jos Buttler (c) (wk), Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
Head-to-Head
- Overall: 23 matches – Australia 11 wins, England 10 wins, 2 no results.
- Last 5 Matches: Australia 0 wins, England 3 wins, 2 no results.
Match Prediction
Both teams are under pressure after their opening games. Australia’s players appear to have a slight edge, particularly in their form and recent performances. While England’s bowling struggled against Scotland, Australia’s balanced team composition and recent success make them the favorites.
Prediction: Australia to win
Australia is poised to capitalize on England’s recent vulnerabilities, and their form suggests they will come out on top in this much-anticipated clash.
