AUS vs ENG Head to Head, Playing XI, Preview, Where to Watch on TV, Online, and Live Streaming Details

England will be buoyed after the return of Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler for the three-match T20I series against Australia, which commences on the 9th of October.

Updated - 08 Oct 2022, 17:33 IST

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Australia will welcome fierce rivals England for a three match T20I series commencing on Sunday 9th of October in Perth. The fixture will be the first to be played at the venue after a three-year-long wait for an international match due to strict border regulations.

The hosts will be missing their first-choice pacers, who are rested for the series after playing their part in the recently concluded series against the Windies. The management are looking to manage their workload ahead of the T20 World Cup later this month.

Meanwhile, England will welcome the mercurial pair of Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler to the team after missing the triumphant tour of Pakistan. The visitors will hope to take full advantage of the weakened Aussie bowling unit and zone in their combinations for the T20 World Cup.

Pitch Conditions

The surface at the Optus Stadium in Perth hasn't seen much action in the last couple of years due to the restrictions in place owing to the Pandemic. Fast bowlers will enjoy their time on the pitch which assists with early movements. The batter can also trust the bounce at this surface and run-scoring won't be much of a headache.

Playing Combinations for AUS vs ENG

Australia

Marcus Stonis' recovery from his niggle is a big boost for the Aussies, who have rested Glenn Maxwell for the upcoming fixtures. Aaron Finch showed signs of form in the recently concluded series, while his compatriot David Warner enjoys a purple patch in the shortest format of the game. Daniel Sams, Nathan Ellis, and Kane Richardson will have to step up in the absence of the first-choice bowlers.

Predicted Playing XI: David Warner, Cameron Green, Mitchell Marsh, Aaron Finch (c), 5 Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Daniel Sams, Ashton Agar, Nathan Ellis, Kane Richardson

England

England will be buoyed by the return of Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler to the squad after missing the tour of Pakistan. It will be interesting to see how the top-order line up after Buttler's return, with Alex Hales and Phil Salt staking a claim for the other opening spot. Liam Livingstone is not available for selection with the hard-hitting all-rounder still recovering from his ankle injury.

Predicted Playing XI: Jos Buttler (c), Alex Hales/Phil Salt, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley