England vs Australia T20I: Match Preview
After suffering a 0-5 whitewash in the hands of England, Australia will be looking to turn the tide in the lone T20I, which will be held tonight. The last time these two nations played a T20I series, it also included New Zealand as the Aussies went on to win the trophy. They will hope to replicate their performance. Here's our match preview.
Buttler a thorn for depleted Aussies
Jos Buttler is in the form of his life. His career took a new shape during the 2018 Indian Premier League, when he was promoted to open the innings by Rajasthan Royals. He is set to open in this game, as well, with England backing him completely. He had a defining ODI series, where he scored 275 runs at an average of 137.50.
Australia looking to make most out of T20I form
Aussies have looked in better shape in the shortest format of the game. After a humiliating tour of England, this is their last shot at redemption. Aussies will be hoping to give their all and make sure they come out strong. Aussies go into this encounter with five successive T20I wins. Aaron Finch is their main asset and he needs to fire tonight.
Crucial for England to come good ahead of India series
England will look to continue their ODI form into T20Is. With the series against India next, it's crucial for them to come out all guns blazing. What bodes well for them is the squad revolves around the ODI players and their batsmen are on a roll. England are fifth in the ICC T20I rankings and a win for them will be massive.
Probable Playing XI - England vs Australia
England likely playing XI: Jos Buttler, Jason Roy, Alex Hales, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan (captain), Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, David Willey. Australia likely playing XI: Aaron Finch (captain), D'Arcy Short, Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Nic Maddinson, Alex Carey, Ashton Agar, Marcus Stoinis, Kane Richardson, Andrew Tye, Billy Stanlake.
TV listing, timing, conditions - All you need to know
The match is scheduled to start at 11:00 PM IST. It will be telecast live on the Sony Ten network. The match can be streamed live on the Sony Liv app. The weather is expected to be perfect for playing conditions. The pitch is supposed to favor the batsmen and the match would be played at Edgbaston.
