England vs. Australia, 36th Match, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Australia's aim for a victory and a place in the semifinal  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Joe Root has odds of 4.16 to be the best batsman for England.  
• David Warner has odds of 3.77 to be Australia's best batsman. 
• Adil Rashid and Chris Woakes share odds of 4.06 to be England's best bowler.  
• Mitchell Starc has odds of 3.55 to be the best bowler for Australia.  

MATCH PREVIEW     

Few would have expected defending champions England to be at the bottom of the points table in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. But here they are playing the 36th match against Australia, having already lost the chance of making it to the semifinal. The English side suffered another meltdown in the last game against India, which has harmed their reputation. They will look to win here and give their fans something to cheer about. Australia comes here with a thrilling win against New Zealand. The five-time champions are in top gear and have improved their odds after a poor start in the tournament. They will look to fight hard in this game and assure themselves of a spot in the next round.  

England Preview     

At the start of the tournament, cricket betting sites rated Jos Buttler's one of the top contenders for the title. It has been a downfall of gigantic proportions for the defending champions. They have not only lost games but suffered humiliation. The side failed to chase 230 in the last game against India, losing by 100 runs. With their hopes of a semifinal berth dented, the English players will look to win this game and restore lost pride.  

The openers Dawid Malan and Jonny Bairstow haven't built partnerships in the tournament, and the side will hope for one in this game. It has been a sad story in the middle order, and the team will expect a good show from Joe Root, Jos Buttler, and Ben Stokes in this game. Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, and Chris Woakes have more responsibility in the finishing act and must do well for the side to have a chance in this game.   

Bowling has also been a problem for the side since the first game against New Zealand. David Willey and Chris Woakes must get early wickets to put pressure on the Australians' solid batting line-up. The conditions will favor Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid, and they must put brakes on the scoring rate. The side will also expect a good show in the supporting role from Mark Wood and Livingstone.  

Expected Starting XI for England     

Jos Buttler (c & wk), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Liam Livingstone, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, David Willey 

Australia Preview      

Pat Cummins' side put up a great display with the bat against New Zealand in the last game. It was one of the most exciting contests in the tournament, where they managed to grab a five-run win from the jaws of defeat. While the batting line-up looked good, the bowling attack took a beating. Cummins would like to lead the attack from the front and expect a better show from his bowlers. According to our cricket betting tips, they are favorites and would look to live up to it.  

David Warner has shown his class with more than 400 runs in the tournament, and he will look to offer a good start with Travis Head, who hit a hundred in the last game. The middle order has struggled in the last few games, and the trio of Josh Inglis, Steven Smith, and Marnus Labuschagne will look to hit form. Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, and Cummins are good finishers, and the side will expect quick runs from them.  

The bowlers will look to get over the poor show in the last game. Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood have bowled well, and the pair will look to make early inroads into the English batting line-up. Adam Zampa is among the leading wicket-takers and shall look to do well in the middle overs with Cummins. Stoinis and Green complete a strong attack for the side.      

Expected Starting XI for Australia     

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

TOSS: To Bowl First      

The wicket at this venue has been tricky occasionally, making it challenging for the side batting first to set a score. Most sides have won games here chasing the score, a trend in this tournament. The side winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first.  

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

Ahmedabad would see slightly overcast skies, which may provide respite for the fast bowlers. We expect a flat surface where batsmen can play their strokes. Spinners will also do well as the ball gets older. The side batting first shall need more than 325 runs on the board to feel safe.    

OUR PREDICTION      

England has got everything wrong in this tournament, starting from their team selection to the execution of their plans. The batting line-up has been a big failure, and they must look to bat the 50 overs to do well in this game. Australians have their tails up and have won the last four games. They have a strong batting line-up and a good record against England. It gives the Australians an edge in this game.      

Our Prediction is for Australia to win.