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ENG vs AUS 1st ODI Match Preview

AUS vs ENG 1st ODI Match Preview

Following a tightly contested T20I series that ended 1-1 due to a rain-affected final game, Australia and England are now set for a five-match ODI series. The first ODI will take place on Thursday, September 19, at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, starting at 5:15 PM.

Australia

Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia for the series. The squad includes key players like Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Mitchell Starc. Australia's batting order, led by Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne, will aim for a solid start, while Starc and Hazlewood will spearhead the bowling attack.

England

England will be led by Harry Brook in the ODI series. Players like Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer, and Adil Rashid will be crucial for their chances. England’s bowling unit, including Reece Topley and Olly Stone, will look to dismantle Australia’s batting lineup early.

Key Player Battles

• Liam Livingstone vs Mitchell Starc: Livingstone has been in great form and will face Starc’s lethal pace in the opening game.
• Travis Head vs Jofra Archer: Head is a dangerous opener, and Archer will look to send him back early to disrupt Australia’s batting.
• Glenn Maxwell vs Reece Topley: Maxwell’s power-hitting in the middle order could shift momentum, and Topley will aim to stop him before he gets going.

Weather and Pitch Report

The weather in Nottingham is expected to be mostly clear on the match day, with just a 15% chance of rain, making it unlikely that rain will disrupt the game. The temperature will hover around a mild range, making it pleasant for both players and spectators.

Trent Bridge offers a batting-friendly surface with short boundaries that traditionally favor high scores. However, the pitch can provide some early movement for the seamers, especially under cloudy conditions. Teams winning the toss might prefer to chase, given the venue’s history of favoring teams batting second.