The cricket rivalry is always there between England v Australia, no matter what format of the game they are playing. The latest battle between the two nations takes place on Saturday, when the pair go head-to-head in Group B of the T20 World Cup. Bridgetown in Barbados is the venue for this clash, as England look to register their first victory of the event in their attempts to retain their T20I title.
England v Australia: Buttler could play a key role in statement win
Jos Buttler has returned to the international fold after another impressive showing in the Indian Premier League, helping the Rajasthan Royals reach the play-offs. The wicketkeeper-batter made 359 runs in 11 IPL innings this year, before returning to the UK to lead England in the T20 series with Pakistan. Buttler’s standout display in a weather-impacted series, was an impressive 89 at Edgbaston, when the skipper smashed eight 4s in a 23-run victory in Birmingham.
The white-ball captain’s recent T20I batting record makes concerning reading if you’re an Australian bowler. In his last seven innings against the Aussies, Buttler has five half-centuries to his name and an average of 57.57 during that run. His overall T20 international average if 35.46 in 107 innings and his new opening partnership with Phil Salt – who was ahead of Buttler in the IPL batting stats – has shown some good signs.
England v Australia: Zampa spin will test England
Australia spinner Adam Zampa’s recent T20I record is up there with the top bowlers in the world and he is a key figure in the Aussies’ white-ball plans. The 32-year-old has taken 12 wickets in his last seven T20 internationals, including figures of 4-20 in February’s clash with New Zealand in Auckland.
Zampa’s best figures against England came in Canberra in October 2022, taking 2-26, while the man from New South Wales also took two scalps in Australia’s win over Oman on Thursday. Although that first group-game success was less than impressive, it did give Zampa the chance to dust off some cobwebs and get back to bowling at international level. The leggie withdrew from this year’s IPL in order to prepare for the T20 World Cup and Australia should get the full benefit of a fresh Zampa, who took six wickets in eight matches in this year’s Big Bash.
England v Australia Betting Tips
Jos Buttler – Over 24.5 Runs @ 1.80 with kwiff
Top Australia bowler – Adam Zampa @ 3.65 with kwiff
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