Australia and England are set to face off in a highly anticipated T20 World Cup match at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. England won the toss and elected to bowl first, putting Mitchell Marsh’s Australian team on the back foot. The match is crucial for both teams, as it will determine the early leaders among the favorites for the title.
Both teams have had mixed results in their opening matches, with defending champions England suffering a disappointing start by having their opening game against Scotland washed out. Australia, on the other hand, secured a 39-run victory over Oman in their first match. Despite this, both teams have concerns about their top order batting lineups.
Australia’s top order appears shaky, with worries surrounding the form of players like Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, and skipper Mitch Marsh. However, opener David Warner is confident in facing the pace of English bowlers Mark Wood and Jofra Archer. The Australian team will rely on pacers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood to counter England’s strong batting lineup.
England’s playing XI includes Jos Buttler(c/w), Philip Salt, Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Chris Jordan
