AUS vs ENG 2022, 1st T20I: Match Preview, Key Players, Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Australia team [PC: Associated Press]

Australia to face old Ashes rivals England in the first T20I of their three-game series, commencing on October 9. The fixtures mark the final leg of preparations for both sides ahead of the T20 World Cup ‘Down Under’ later this month.

Australia, under Aaron Finch, recently thumped West Indies 2-0 at home to gain some confidence as they bid to defend their world title. Last month, they suffered a heavy defeat to India away from home, despite comprehensively winning the first game of their three-match rubber.

England, on the other hand, registered an emphatic series win in Pakistan. They will be further boosted by the return of regular skipper Jos Buttler.

While the opening match is set to be played at the Perth Stadium, the two teams will depart to the Manuka Oval for the final two contests, before commencing their T20 World Cup 2022 campaigns.

Key Players

• David Warner sparked 75 of the finest runs against West Indies in the second T20I of their recently-concluded series. His match-winning effort enabled Australia to complete a 2-0 routing of their guests.
• Cameron Green plundered quick runs in India and nabbed crucial wickets against West Indies as he continues to put forward some remarkable all-round outings for Australia.
• Jos Buttler will be making his first competitive appearance since the conclusion of The Hundred 2022. The explosive batter has been in prolific form this year, having topped the run-scoring charts in this year’s IPL 2022 season.

Match Details

Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
Date & Time: October 9 at 1:40 PM IST
Live Broadcast: Sony Sports Network & Sony LIV app
Live Commentary: CREX

Pitch Report

The conditions at The Perth Stadium are known to be favourable for batters, with some assistance on offer for the speedsters as well. The lone T20I played at the venue saw the Australian openers overcome Pakistan’s 108-run total with more than eight overs to spare.

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-Keeper: Jos Buttler, Matthew Wade
Batters: David Warner, Harry Brook, Dawid Malan
All-Rounders: Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes, Cameron Green
Bowlers: Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis, Kane Richardson

Captain: David Warner
Vice-Captain: Jos Buttler

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