England vs Australia, 1st T20I: Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between ENG vs AUS?

In this article we will be analyzing the England vs Australia Match Prediction. Hosts England (ENG) will take on Australia (AUS) in the first T20I, at The Rose Bowl in Southampton, on Wednesday, September 11. Australia are coming off a comprehensive victory over Scotland in a three-match T20I series by 3-0. On the other hand, though the hosts won two out of three Tests against Sri Lanka, the loss in the third Test has significantly sifted the momentum away.

Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, Australia had whitewashed New Zealand by 3-0. They had a forgettable World Cup campaign but the team seems to have got back into the groove. On the other hand, England‘s tedious white-ball events have many questions about their prospects. They played two T20I series ahead of the T20 WC and lost by 3-1 to West Indies and won by 2-0 against Pakistan.

ENG vs AUS Match Details:

Pitch Report – The Rose Bowl

The pitch is conducive to batting and has an average first-innings score of 172. That does not mean the chasing team has any drawbacks. The deck will remain the same for most of the game. Australia managed to score the highest total at this venue 248 against England in 2013. The bowlers might have to rely on early swing. The weather will be partly cloudy with a 13 percent chance of rain during the game.

Also check: England vs Australia Live Score, 1st T20I

Head-To-Head Records

Probable Playing 11 for ENG vs AUS

England:

Phil Salt (c/wk), Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dan Mousley, Jacob Bethell, Saqib Mahmood, Jofra Archer, Reece Topley, Adil Rashid.

Australia:

Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cameron Green, Tim David, Aaron Hardie, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis (wk), Cooper Connelly, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa.

Probable Top Performers from ENG vs AUS

Probable Best Batter: Travis Head

Head was in marauding form in the first T20I against Scotland as the batter scored 80 off just 25 balls to lead the team to a win. He smashed 12 boundaries and five maximums and remained unbeaten with a strike rate of 320. Hence, Australia will expect him to continue his good batting mojo in the upcoming first T20I against England.

Probable Best Bowler: Cameron Green

Green was the Man of the Match in the third T20I against Scotland as the all-rounder picked three wickets in the last T20I. He was the pick of the bowler in the series with six wickets at an average of 10.50.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1

England win the toss and opt to bat first

PP: 55-65

ENG: 180-200

England win the match

Scenario 2 

Australia win the toss and opt to bat first

PP: 50-70

AUS: 185-215

Australia win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.