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

Amidst a thick cloud of off-field mayhem surrounding the series, Australia takes on arch-rivals England in the first One-Day International of the three-match series at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Friday, November 13. 

The Aussies come into the series on the back of the defeats in South Africa in both the ODI and Test series. The reigning ODI World Champions will be without their star pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and captain Pat Cummins.

The Three Lions come off the back of a severe upset in the ODI Tri-Series in Pakistan, failing to make the final ahead of the hosts or Sri Lanka. Harry Brook’s side have slipped down to 8th in the ICC rankings, and a good series performance would help them climb up the charts. 

AUS vs ENG: Match Details

Optus Stadium, Perth: Pitch Report

The drop-in pitches at the Optus Stadium in Perth are often left with sufficient grass to aid the seam bowlers throughout the game. The surface offers good bounce and carry, keeping the seamers in the game throughout. Batters will have to get their eye in before scoring big runs. Spinners may not get as much assistance from the surface, due to the flatter nature.

AUS vs ENG: Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

AUS vs ENG: Probable Playing 11s

Australia

Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (wk), Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mahli Beardman, Adam Zampa

England

Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jordan Cox (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid

AUS vs ENG: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Ben Duckett

England opener Ben Duckett comes into the series in fine form, having recorded centuries in his last two ODI appearances. He comes into the series with a chip on his shoulder, looking to undo the poor form from his previous tour in Australia.

Probable Best Bowler: Adil Rashid

While England’s experienced leg-spinner played a significantly lesser part in the ODI Tri-Series, he roared back to form with a four-wicket haul in the practice game ahead of this series. England’s struggles to pick up wickets in the middle overs were amplified in the Tri-Series, and they will hope Rashid is able to sort out their woes.

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