ENG vs AUS Predictions – 1st ODI – 19/09/2024
Jos Buttler-less inexperienced England side set for a mammoth task against nearly full-strength Australia
After the T20I series ended in a 1-1 tie, England and Australia are set to battle it out in a five-match ODI leg, starting from September 19 . The One-Day International will be hosted at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Thursday, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 5 PM IST.
Here is our analysis for the ODI series opener.
ENG vs AUS Prediction – 1st ODI – Best Bets
Below are some of the best bets for this ENG vs AUS 1st ODI match.
Australia to win – Stake @ 1.57 , BET HERE
England haven’t managed to beat Australia in the last five ODIs and have an even weakened side for this game. Australia have several impact performers in the side such as Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa.
Travis Head to score a fifty – 10Cric @ 2.30, BET HERE
Travis Head has been in terrific form, having smashed six fifties in his last 10 T20 matches. As for the fifty-over format, he has made 333 runs in the last seven innings at 47 average and 126 strike rate.
Harry Brook TO 29.5 runs – Dafabet @ 1.85, BET HERE
Harry Brook doesn’t have a great record but he has the skill set to be successful and has shown promise in his short ODI career. Back him to score over 29.5 runs in this match.
Venue and Pitch Analysis
Trent Bridge in Nottingham is an excellent venue for batting and the slightly shorter boundaries aid the shot-making further. The average first innings score at the venue in the last seven fully completed matches stands at 348.
ENG vs AUS Odds 1st ODI
ENG vs AUS Betting Bonus Offers 1st ODI
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Head-to-Head Record ENG vs AUS
The historical head-to-head record in the fifty-over format is in Australia’s favour. The two teams have faced each other 158 times, of which Australia have won 88 games while England came out on top on 63 instances. The Aussies have won all of the last five encounters.
England
England haven’t played any ODI cricket since December last year, where they lost a three-match series by 2-1 on the tour of West Indies. England, who are in a transition with inexperienced players in the squad, suffered a big blow after Jos Buttler was ruled out of the series due to a calf injury. They will be led by the young sensation Harry Brook.
Australia
The ODI world champions Australia have played one series since their World Cup triumph, hammering West Indies by 3-nil at home earlier this year. Australia have a full-strength squad for this series except for Pat Cummins, and they are likely to rotate Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc with an eye on the upcoming India Test series.
Where to Watch ENG vs AUS 1st ODI
Check out the details of where to watch the ENG vs AUS match.
- Sony Sports Network holds the broadcasting rights for the ENG vs AUS series in India. Fans can also stream the matches online through the Sony LIV or FanCode apps.
- In the UK, viewers can watch the live broadcast on Sky Sports or stream it via the SkyGo or Now apps.
- Australian audiences can enjoy the live action on Fox Sports and stream it on Kayo Sports.
Toss Prediction
Trent Bridge has been a host to 53 ODI matches, of which the chasing side has won 28 games. The pitches here remain the same throughout the game. Expect the team winning the toss to field first.
ENG vs AUS 1st ODI – Key Points
Take a look at the weather forecast, key matchup and favourites to get a better picture of the match.
Weather conditions
Looking at the forecast, Nottingham is likely to be mostly sunny and pleasant in the afternoon, and a bit cloudy in the evening. Rain should not be a concern while the temperature will range between 14 to 20 degree Celsius.
Favourites to win the match – Australia
As per the betting market, Australia are clear favourites to win the first ODI. Australia have been the more dominant side in ODIs in recent times and have a 63% chance of winning this game.
Key matchup
Steve Smith doesn’t have a good record against Adil Rashid in ODI cricket, scoring 131 runs from 168 deliveries while getting dismissed seven times.
