Australia will take on England in the first T20I of the three-match series ahead of the T20 World Cup. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
AUS vs ENG: Match Preview:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n After a convincing series win over West Indies, Australia will square off with England in the three-match T20I series, whose first match will be played on Sunday, October 09.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Australian team under Aaron Finch played a combination game against West Indies where David Warner, Tim David, and Matthew Wade batted amazingly well in the team's series-winning spree.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Warner with 89 runs in 2 games, Finch (75 in 2 games), and Mathew Wade (55 in two matches) were the top scorers of the series. All three batters will try to command against the English side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Australian bowling also showed intent against Indies, where Starc emerged as the leading wicket-taker for his team with 8 wickets, Cummins also went well with his quick combinations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n England on the other hand is coming to play in Australia after a thrilling 4-3 series victory over Pakistan. In Pakistan, Harry Brooks impressed everyone with his power-hitting. The batter scored 238 runs in seven matches and top-scored for England, David Malan, and Phil Salt also went well and made hefty of runs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n England team's bowling was crucial against Pakistan, where Sam Curran and David Willey were the leading wicket-taker with 7 wickets out of seven matches, and Mark Wood (6 wickets), and Topley (5) legitimated their contingency for the World Cup. <\/p>\r\n\r\n The three-match T20I series is the ideal T20 World Cup preparation for both teams ahead of the mega event and will be favorites to win the title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n With regular captain Jos Buttler and power-packed batter Liam Livingstone's return, the English side is looking more balanced and dangerous.<\/p>\r\n\r\n AUS vs ENG: Match Details<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n Match Prediction: Today's Match Prediction? AUS vs WI<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n Looking at the current form host Australia will start as favorites to win the 1st T20I against England. <\/p>\r\n\r\n AUS vs END Head-to-Head:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n AUS vs ENG: Where to Watch?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n The match will be streamed on the Sony Sports network on TV, and Sony LIV for Indian viewers. <\/p>\r\n\r\n AUS vs ENG Team News:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n England: Job Buttler is likely to return to lead the side for the series. <\/p>\r\n\r\n AUS vs ENG Probable Playing XI:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t
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