World Cup 2023, Match 36 | Australia Predicted XI against England

Matches are coming thick and fast in the 2023 World Cup and game 36 will see the Ashes rivalry disguised in ODI colours. Australia and England are set to lock horns against one another in the gargantuan Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The second game of the doubleheader Saturday is slated to commence at 2:00 PM IST.

England have had some torrid times in the last few weeks. The defending champions were the first ones to be eliminated after the loss against India in Lucknow. They have won just one game against Bangladesh in their second game of the competition. With five loses and one win, the English side are reeling at the bottom of the points table. However, if they manage to finish within the top seven, England will make it to the Champions Trophy 2025.

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On the other hand, Australia initiated the tournament with a couple of losses against India and South Africa. But since then they have won every single game thus far and have fetched eight points from six games with triumphs over Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Netherlands, and New Zealand.

The Aussies suffered a huge blow after Glenn Maxwell suffered a freakish concussion injury and Mitchell Marsh had to travel back home citing personal reasons.

Can Australia manage to continue their winning streak without two of their mainstays? Let us look at their predicted XI against England.

Openers: David Warner and Travis Head

David Warner is in surreal form with the bat at the moment. He has stockpiled 348 runs from his last three matches, that means an average of 116. 'The Bull' has was accompanied by Travis Head who made his return from an injury in an epic fashion. Head bludgeoned a ton against the Kiwis and was one of the main reasons why Australia racked up 389 runs on the board.

The dynamic duo of Travis Head and David Warner can bring devastation on their day and can be a nightmare for any bowler.

Middle Order: Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Josh Inglis

The pair of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne could take care of Australia's middle order prowess. Both of them are sole anchorers and can graft the innings very well as per the situation. Both Smith and Labuschagne have fared modest in the tourney with some fifties under their name.

Josh Inglis has been impressive lower down the batting order. He has an array of attacking shots and can bring quick runs when needed. He is an important member not just with the bat but also with his wicketkeeping gloves.

All-rounders: Cameron Green and Marcus Stoinis

Australia suffered two major setbacks recently as Glenn Maxwell suffered a concussion during a casual golf contest while Mitch Marsh flew back home due to personal reasons. In their absence, Cameron Green and Marcus Stoinis could feature in the Australian jersey and may play the all-rounder's role. It will also be seen if Green gets promoted to no. 3 in the batting department.

Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa

The Australian pace attack of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood have snapped 23 wickets in the tournament together. The skipper has snapped a wicket or two periodically while the other pacers blew hot and cold. Cummins was also brilliant with his cameos in their last game against the Black Caps.

Barring the pacers, one man who has gained the limelight in the Australian XI is Adam Zampa. The wrist-spinner bagged 16 wickets from six matches and has been in scintillating form with the ball. He claimed eleven wickets in his last three games and has been a force to reckon with.

Australia Predicted XI against England

David Warner, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(wk), Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa