Australia vs England, 2024 T20 World Cup: Probable playing 11s, pitch report, weather forecast and live-streaming details

By Naman Jain

Modified Jun 08, 2024 12:22 IST

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The stage is set for another thrilling encounter as Australia take on defending champions England in Match 17 of the T20 World Cup 2024. This high-voltage clash between two cricketing giants will be played in Barbados on Saturday, June 8.

Australia began their campaign with a decent win over Oman. While they weren't ruthless, it was Marcus Stoinis' all-round brilliance that truly showed. England, on the other side, are more desperate to win as their opening game against Scotland was washed out.

Ahead of this clash between arch-rivals, here's a preview of this Group B match.

Australia vs England, 2024 T20 World Cup match details

Match: Australia vs England, Match 17, 2024 T20 World Cup

Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

Date and Time: June 8, Saturday, 10:30 PM IST (1:00 PM Local Time)

Australia vs England Probable XIs

Australia

Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, and Josh Hazlewood.

England

Jos Buttler (c), Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Mark Wood.

Australia vs England Pitch Report

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The Kensington Oval pitch is known for its good batting balance. However, bowlers who can swing the ball early and spinners who get a good grip will find assistance. Expect a high-scoring encounter with both teams boasting explosive batting lineups. The exact pitch report will be broadcast live 30 minutes before the match.

Australia vs England Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for Bridgetown predicts a sunny day with clear skies. This means the fans can expect a full quota of overs without any rain interruptions. Having said that, there is some rain forecast in the morning.