Australia VS England 1st T20 - Match predictions and tips

    On Sunday, October 9, the Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia, will take on England in the first of the three matches in the T20I series

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    Australia VS England 1st T20 Australia VS England 1st T20

    Australia easily defeated West Indies in the two-match T20 series. They've grown far more lethal when Tim David emerged as the team's finisher. After winning two straight games, Aaron Finch's team has gained momentum. 

    Glenn Maxwell's performance raised a few slight concerns for the hosts. However, he was rested for the first T20I. Everyone else has made significant contributions.

    Following a calf injury, Jos Buttler will captain England again. As a result of Buttler's position at the top, England has a significant edge. Ben Stokes, the star all-rounder, is back and looking to make an impression in this three T20Is.

    Australia Players to watch:

    1. Aaron Finch: Aaron Finch needs 12 runs to become the first Australia men's player to reach 3000 T20 runs. He is the pick of the batsman for today's match.
    2. Kane Richardson: Quick right arm Kane Richardson has 42 wickets and is the pick of the bowler for Australia.

    England Players to watch:

    1. Harry Brook could be a handful, as visible against the Pakistan series. He is the pick of the batsman for today's match.
    2. Mark Wood: The notion of seeing Mark Wood operate on a Perth ground after he unleashed some thunderbolts in Pakistan is enticing.

    Match Prediction

    Australia is predicted to win because of the Home advantage, and Australia is a more balanced side.

    Top Picks:

    Aaron Finch

    Kane Richardson

    Harry Brook

    Mark Wood

    Pitch Report 

    There hasn't been much cricket at this ground in the recent few years - just a few BBL and WBBL matches - but it's usually an excellent pitch with pace for bowlers and batters to work with, even though it's still early in the season. The forecast is mild by Perth standards, with only a minimal probability of rain.

    Team Squad

    Australia(Predicted): David Warner, Cameron Green, Mitchell Marsh, Aaron Finch (C), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Daniel Sams, Ashton Agar, Nathan Ellis, Kane Richardson

    England(Predicted): Jos Buttler (C & wk), Alex Hales/Phil Salt, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley

     

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