Australia vs England Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024: ENG Opt to Bowl First

Australia vs England Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024: ENG Opt to Bowl First

Melbourne: In a highly anticipated Group B match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bowl first against Australia in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024.

Teams:

Australia: David Warner (c), Aaron Finch, Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Tim David, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa

England: Jos Buttler (c), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood

Conditions:

The MCG is expected to witness a sunny day with temperatures hovering around 25 degrees Celsius. The pitch is expected to be a balanced surface, providing good bounce and carry for both batters and bowlers.

Key Players to Watch:

Australia: David Warner, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc
England: Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Sam Curran

Analysis:

England’s decision to bowl first suggests they are confident in their bowling attack to restrict the explosive Australian batting lineup. The presence of swing bowlers Mark Wood and Sam Curran could prove crucial against the likes of Warner and Smith.

Australia, on the other hand, will be eager to post a big total on the board and put pressure on England’s chase. The likes of Aaron Finch and Tim David will be key to setting a formidable target.

Updates:

The match is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM AEST (GMT+11:00).
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