AUS Vs ENG Match Prediction: The stage is set for the big clash between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

Australia, the last year’s World Cup champions, started their campaign this time on a bad note after facing a humiliating defeat by 89 runs from New Zealand in the Super 12 opener on Saturday.

They, however bounced back and won their second game against Sri Lanka but are still at fifth spot on the points table.

England, on the other hand, faced a solid start after claiming a victory by 5 wickets over Afghanistan. But their 5 runs loss against Ireland shattered their confidence.

Now they will look to bounce back when the Jos Buttler-led side walk into the field to play against Aaron Finch’s team on Friday to stay in semi-finals contention.

WHERE TO WATCH

The game between Australia and England will be telecasted on Star Sports Network. Fans will be able to watch the live streaming of AUS Vs ENG match on Disney+Hotstar app.

You can also track live scores and updates on the Stumps and Bails website as well.

WHEN TO WATCH

Match:  26+thmatch of T20 World Cup 2022

Date & Time: 28-10-22 (Friday), 1:30 PM IST

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Pitch Report

If the batters able to survive the initial overs, then they can dominate the game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, as it surface is known for providing a good balance between bat and ball. Spinners will not get that much of help at this pitch.

AUS Vs ENG Predicted Playing XIs

AUS XI

David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Ashton Agar, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood

ENG XI

Jos Buttler (c & wk), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

AUS Vs ENG: POWERPLAY PREDICTION

Both Australian openers are in decent form, if they both played full powerplay overs then the hosts can expect a good total on board during the powerplay overs. Considering Australia top-order’s last few performances, we can say 45-50 will be easily achievable by Australian batters. England, on the other hand, may score too touch 50-run mark in the first six overs.

AUS Vs ENG DEATH OVERS PREDICTION

Australia team batting line-up consist full of power hitters. And in this do or die match both teams will try to add as many runs as possible. The Aussies will try to put 35-40 runs on board during the death overs. The Buttler side will try to at least 40 in the final few overs.

AUS Vs ENG Who will win the match?

Australia has a wealth of young and seasoned t20 players. The batting order of this side is also formidable, and numerous well-known hitters of the T20 format are part of the lineup, increasing Australia’s chances of winning today’s match.