The first T20 encounter between Australia and England is scheduled to be held on 11th September, 2024 at the Ageas Bowl, Hampshire. The English team is led by Phil Salt, whereas, the Australian squad is led by none other than their star player, Mitchell Marsh. Previous statistics in T20I matches show a close draw between the two nations, yet another indicator of how competitive the both sides can be.
Live Streaming Info
Fans can tune in to watch Eng Vs Aus live on Tens Sports and A Sports in Pakistan, Sky Sports in UK and Willow TV in USA. This match will be streamed at 10:30 pm PST, 11:00 pm IST, and 5:30 am GMT.
Team Analysis
Both of the opposing teams feature few famous names in cricket in both bowling as well as batting line-up, adding spice to the whole series. The biggest advantage that the English team enjoys is their lethal pace unit, led by none-other than their legendary player, Jofra Archer. Archer is back to play International games after a break of almost 4 months. Sam Curran and Adil Rashid are two other versatile bowling options with paramount experience and talent.
However, the absence of big names like Jos Butler, Alex Hales, and Ben Stokes might prove to be a weakness in the British squad. Moreover, Phil Salt will be leading the England team after a significant time and fans are curious to know how well will Salt perform his captaincy duties.
Mitchell Marsh has proven himself as a great captain and a true asset for the Aussie team. He plays at a phenomenal strike rate and accompanied by big names like Travis Head and Tim David, Australia can put together a big score on the board. A noticeable strength in the Australian squad is an abundance of all-rounders. These include Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green, Matt Short, and Aaron Hardie.
Match Insights And Conclusion
The pitch at Ageas bowl is famous for being a batsmen friendly-one, hence, we can expect this 1st T20I to be a high-scoring match. Key impact players from both sides include Adam Zampa, Mitchell Marsh, Jofra Archer, and Adil Rashid. Fans are really excited to see how well the new skipper, Phil Salt will perform and will the absence of Jos Butler and Ben Stokes weigh heavily for the Australian side? I guess we will have to wait to find out!
