Eng vs Aus: England Announced Playing 11 For The First T20I Against Australia: England has officially released their playing XI for the first T20I against Australia that will take place at Rose Bowl Stadium, Southampton, on Wednesday, September 11. With key players like regular captain Jos Buttler out of the team due to other commitments, England will have a team with youthful talents making some exciting debuts on the international stage.
Captaincy has been crowned to Phil Salt, who also acts as wicketkeeper while Buttler is absent. The limited-overs cricket specialist is going to open the batting with a prolific gunfire in Will Jacks. Sam Curran and Liam Livingstone, who can bowl off-spin and leg-spin, are among the all-rounders included in England’s line-up for batting order.
Most importantly, three players are making their T20I debut during this match. Jacob Bethell is expected to bat at position number 3 since he adds youthful energy to this squad. Another debutant is wicketkeeper-batsman Jordan Cox from the middle order, and finally, Jamie Overton, known for speed runs, enters the bowler’s unit, strengthening it.
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In a bid to give England an elite pace attack, Jofra Archer will spearhead the onslaught with support from seasoned Reece Topley and Saqib Mahmood. Meanwhile, Adil Rashid, who is England’s most senior spinner, will take charge of the spin department key in looking to tone down Australia’s aggressive batting.
This game starts a three-match T20I series, which will allow England to assess its depth and young players ahead of major events. For its part, Australia would also be keen on making early acquisitions of authority within this encounter.
England’s Playing XI for Eng vs Aus 1st T20I:
Phil Salt (C & WK), Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jordan Cox, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Reece Topley
Both sides aim at polishing their parties in readiness for forthcoming international tournaments, with this match serving as a precursor for the series.
Schedule of England vs Australia T20I series
1st T20I: 11th September, at The Ageas Bowl
2nd T20I: 13th September, at Sophia Gardens
3rd T20I: 15th September, at Old Trafford Cricket ground
