ENG vs AUS Match Prediction- 1st T20I, Australia tour of England 2024

The ENG vs AUS T20I series is all set to entertain the fans from both the countries like the Ashes of last year. During Australia's tour of England 2024, three T20Is and five ODI games will thrill the fans.

Australia and England last faced each other during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in June, when the Aussies won the encounter.

Below we glance at the complete prediction, possible totals, and best performers for both sides in the opening T20I encounter.

ENG vs AUS Team Analysis

England

Phil Salt leads the England team in the series. They have many young and crucial members of the shortest format.

Australia

Mitchell Marsh is the skipper of the visitors in the series. They aim to follow up with their recent 3-0 whitewash over Scotland.

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ENG vs AUS Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The ENG vs AUS 1st T20I takes place at The Rose Bowl in Southampton; which is considered a high-scoring ground in T20Is. It is also a good battleground for seamers to attack.

Form and Fitness

Since it is the first game, there are no cases of injuries on either side. Further updates are awaited.

Tactical Acumen

England- England has the home advantage and also a better record against Australia at home and Southampton Stadium.

Australia- The Mitchell Marsh and Co. recently won the T20I series against Scotland and they are well aware of the UK conditions now.

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ENG vs AUS Match Prediction- 1st T20I, Australia tour of England 2024

ENG vs AUS Score Prediction

Players to perform prediction

ENG- Phil Salt, Jofra Archer, Reece Topley, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, and Liam Livingstone will be in the spotlight during the T20I series.

AUS- Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Josh Hazlewood, Tim David, and Adam Zampa are key names.

Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for ENG in the match: Will Jacks or Phil Salt

Who will score the most runs for AUS in the match: Travis Head or Josh Inglis

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for ENG in the match: Reece Topley or Jofra Archer

Who will pick the most wickets for AUS in the match: Josh Hazlewood or Nathan Ellis

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Who will win the Match?

The game is expected to be a nail-biting one but England has an edge over Australia due to the home conditions. The first game might be won by the home side as they are quite dominating at home.

Conclusion

The AUS vs ENG T20I series will be a thrilling battle between both sides and fans will enjoy it to the fullest. It will be interesting to see if Australia manages to outplay the Englishmen at home under Mitchell Marsh.