NEW DELHI: In the 2023 Cricket World Cup, the cricketing powerhouses Australia and England are experiencing vastly different trajectories, paving the way for a high-stakes showdown that has the cricketing world abuzz.
Australia, a five-time World Cup champions, have staged a remarkable resurgence, capturing the attention of cricket enthusiasts worldwide with four consecutive victories. Their resurgence has catapulted them to the third spot in the tournament standings, amassing a valuable eight points. This turnaround has been defined by an impressive display of batting might.
In stark contrast, the defending champions, England, find themselves grappling with a series of ignominious defeats, primarily due to inexplicable batting failures. In their last three matches, England's batting line-up was dismantled, with their scores consistently hovering around the 170-run mark. Their campaign got off to a poor start, suffering a loss to New Zealand in the tournament opener. In a bid to reverse their fortunes, England has tinkered with various player combinations, but success continues to elude them.
As the highly-anticipated clash between these historic rivals draws near, both teams are confronted with distinct challenges. Australia face a stern test as they navigate the absence of two key players, Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell, prompting them to make crucial replacements.
Meanwhile, England's quest for a much-needed victory is expected to result in further alterations to their starting XI. England's campaign commenced with a stumble, and their chances of qualifying for the 2025 Champions Trophy now hang in the balance, requiring a monumental effort to stay in contention.
Here's everything you need to know about the ICC ODI World Cup match between England and Australia:
What: England vs Australia, 2023 ODI World Cup 36th Match
When: November 4 (Saturday)
Where: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time: 1400 IST
Where to watch: Live stream/telecast on Disney Hotstar and Star Sports Networks
Where to follow Live: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports
Playing XIs (Likely):
England: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
