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Spotlight: Glenn Maxwell, Preview, Key Players and Cricket Exchange 11

image-l7buyb9rAustralia in action versus Zimbabwe [PC: Twitter]

Hosts Australia will cross swords against Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the three-match series in Townsville at 5.10 AM IST tomorrow. 

While Australia suffered a shocking 3-2 defeat in Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe were recently whitewashed by India at home. 

The Aussies definitely start as favourites. However, considering the way Zimbabwe drubbed a strong Bangladesh team a month ago, we can't entirely rule them out of forcing an upset in the match. 

Match Details

Venue: Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV app

Pitch Report: The pitch in Townsville offers some assistance to the seamers early on and gets better for batting with the game's progression. Therefore, the toss-winning team will likely opt to field first tomorrow. 

Spotlight: Glenn Maxwell

image-l7buwcg1Glenn Maxwell in action [PC: Twitter]

The way Glenn Maxwell has evolved his ODI batting recently is exemplary. The experienced all-rounder emerged as one of a few shining lights for the Aussies in their otherwise dismal campaign in Sri Lanka, slamming 160 runs at a healthy average of 40 and an astonishing strike rate of 140.35. He also proved his mettle with the ball to perfection, scalping five wickets at a surreal economy of 5.02. Considering his incredible all-round qualities and red hot form, we choose Maxwell as our spotlight player for the game. 

Key Players

  • David Warner, Australia's premier opener, has slammed 5610 ODI runs at a fabulous average of 44.52. 
  • Sikandar Raza has been in scintillating touch this year. The veteran all-rounder recently hammered a flamboyant century against India. 
  • Mitchell Starc, being lethal with both the new and old ball, could be dangerous for the Zimbabwe batters. 

CREX 11 Fantasy Tips

Wicket keeper: Alex Carey
Batters: David Warner, Aaron Finch, Ryan Burl
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Williams, Cameron Green
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Blessing Muzarabani

Captain: David Warner
Vice Captain: Glenn Maxwell

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