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Often when England are in town, the hype and banter ahead of an Ashes series is fantastic. This time around, things are focused more on the weeks ahead, with this three-match T20I series serving as final preparation for two of the World Cup contenders.

Australia are coming off a 2-0 series win over West Indies, with the second victory far more convincing than the first. Tim David’s prowess puts even greater pressure on Steve Smith’s place in the XI, as does the likely return of Marcus Stoinis, who offers a bowling option. This contest in Perth is one where the spotlight is on the batting lineup, with Australia’s first choice bowling attack rested for this match out west. If the likes of Finch, Marsh and co. can fire, it puts Australia in a better place after what has been a shaky home season with the bat so far.

England are also coming off a successful series, overcoming Pakistan 4-3 away from home. The emergence of Harry Brook as an international cricketer is a huge positive, and England now have the luxury of adding Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes in their XI. The fitness of the likes of Liam Livingstone and Chris Jordan is something England want sorted ahead of the World Cup, but their side on paper looks a testing one for Australia’s XI in Perth.

AUS vs ENG 1st T20 Possible Playing XI

Australia’s frontline seamers are rested for this clash. So too Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell. With Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis likely to play, it seems as though Steve Smith will not find a place in the XI.

Australia: 1. David Warner, 2. Cameron Green, 3. Mitchell Marsh, 4. Aaron Finch (c), 5. Marcus Stoinis, 6. Tim David, 7. Matthew Wade (wk), 8. Daniel Sams, 9. Ashton Agar, 10. Nathan Ellis, 11. Kane Richardson

England’s big call will be whether to play Alex Hales or Phil Salt – or even Ben Stokes – as opener with the returning Jos Buttler. Liam Livingstone is still unavailable with an ankle injury, and Chris Jordan may be kept for the Canberra T20Is.

England: 1. Jos Buttler (c & wk), 2. Alex Hales/Phil Salt, 3. Dawid Malan, 4. Ben Stokes, 5. Harry Brook, 6. Moeen Ali, 7. Sam Curran, 8. Chris Woakes, 9. Adil Rashid, 10. Mark Wood, 11. Reece Topley

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AUS vs ENG Head-to-Head Stats & Key Players

Australia:

• David Warner struck form with a 41-ball 75 at the Gabba two nights ago. But, he has a poor record against England: 12 inns, 218 runs, avg. 18.16, SR 111.79. It will be interesting to see how he fares.
• Aaron Finch has an outstanding record against England. He has scored 594 runs in 13 matches at an average of 59.40 and strike rate of 163.18. Can he find his best form ahead of the World Cup?
• Mitchell Marsh has scored the most runs of any player in T20s at Perth Stadium. Australia’s number three has smashed 363 runs in 15 innings at an average of 40.33 and strike rate of 156.47.
• Tim David showed his brute force in a brilliant 20-ball 42 against West Indies. In all T20s this year, David has smashed 1,215 runs at an average of 27.00 and superb strike rate of 172.83.
• Kane Richardson has taken eight wickets in four T20s at Perth Stadium at an average of 9.63 and economy of 5.13.
• Nathan Ellis impressed in India recently. He took 3/30 in his only match, part of 12 wickets in four T20Is so far in his career. But, if picked, this will be his first T20 for Australia outside the subcontinent.

England:

• Jos Buttler is back. The captain has the most runs for England against Australia in T20Is, with 392 at an average of 39.20 and strike rate of 143.58.
• Alex Hales has plenty of experience playing T20 cricket in Australia. In 65 matches down under, Hales has struck 1,926 runs at an average of 31.57 and superb strike rate of 150.70. This includes a score of 85 at Perth.
• Harry Brook was out of this world against Pakistan. He scored 238 runs in six innings at an average of 79.33 and strike rate of 163.01.
• With Finch likely to bat at four, this offers Adil Rashid an opportunity. The legspinner has dismissed Finch twice in 46 balls in T20Is, conceding just 54 in the process.
• Overall against Australia, Rashid has taken 11 wickets in eight matches at an average of 19.72 and economy of 7.00.
• Chris Woakes will be key in the powerplay. He has dismissed Warner twice in 24 balls in T20s, conceding just 33. Also, Woakes took 3/26 in his last T20I, against Pakistan.
• Expect Mark Wood to make the ball fly through on a pacy Perth Stadium track. The pacer took overall figures of 6/44 in eight overs in the recent series against Pakistan, where he was bowling rapidly.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 21, Australia 10, England 9, 2 N/R.
• England have won four of the past five T20Is between the teams.
• Matthew Wade between overs 16-20 in T20Is since the start of 2021: 107 balls faced, 209 runs, strike rate 195.3.
• Watch out Ashton Agar. Against left-arm orthodox since the start of 2021, Moeen Ali has smashed 236 runs at a strike rate of 184.38. However, he has been dismissed eight times.
• Reece Topley has taken the most wickets for England in T20Is this year (14) at an average of 28.28 and economy of 7.61.

Optus Stadium Perth Pitch Report and Weather

Clear conditions are forecast for Perth, but a cool evening is expected. So, there may be dew in the second innings, which should prompt the captain who wins the toss to chase.

In six men’s T20s on this ground since the start of 2021, the average first innings score is 169.33. The team batting first won five of those matches, but this game is being played earlier in the season, which makes dew a possible factor.

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AUS vs ENG 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction 9 October 2022

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

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Base Team:

• Wicket-Keepers: Jos Buttler
• Batsmen: David Warner
• All-Rounders: Cameron Green, Moeen Ali
• Bowlers: Chris Woakes, Nathan Ellis

AUS vs ENG 1st T20 Match Prediction: Who Will Win?

Australia are without a number of their first team regulars, so England are likely to come away with the win.