AUS vs ENG 11Wickets Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 1st Test

Preview:

With the T20 World Cup done and dusted, it is now time for continuous Test cricket. In what is arguably the biggest cricketing rivalry, Australia and England will cross swords in The Ashes, with the first game all set to be staged at the Gabba.

The Aussies will be under the leadership of Pat Cummins, while experienced players like Steve Smith and David Warner are set to feature. On the other hand, led by Joe Root, the Three Lions will look to script history on Australian soil.

Match Details:                                                           

Australia vs England, 1^st Test

Venue: Gabba, Brisbane

Date & Time: December 8^th-12th, at 5:30 AM IST and 10:00 AM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

The track here at Gabba will assist the pacers. Because of the extra bounce, batters will have to be at the top of their game.

Probable Playing XIs for AUS vs ENG:

Australia

David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

England

Rory Burns, Haseeb Hameed, Dawid Malan, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler (wk), Chris Woakes, Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson, Mark Wood/Jack Leach

Top Picks for AUS vs ENG 11Wickets Match:

Steven Smith always comes good whilst playing in the Ashes against England. His average in this series is over 65.

Joe Root is also a proven performer in Ashes. He has scored over 1500 runs in this series at an average of over 40.

Marnus Labuschagne has already become a fan favourite in his short career thus far. He has scored 350+ runs in four games against he three Lions

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AUS vs ENG 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Alex Carey, David Warner, Steven Smith, Joe Root, Haseeb Hameed, Chris Woakes, Ben Stokes (vc), Marnus Labuschagne (c), Stuart Broad, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AUS vs ENG 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Jonny Bairstow, Steven Smith (vc), Joe Root (c), Travis Head, Ben Stokes, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Stuart Broad, Josh Hazlewood, Ollie Edward Robinson, Mitchell Starc

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain Options: Marnus Labuschagne, Joe Root

Vice-Captain Options: Ben Stokes, Steve Smith

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.