The newly crowned T20 champions England are all set to take on Australia, but it will be challenging considering that the English team won the T20 World Cup just 36 hours ago and hasn’t gotten proper rest ahead of their next match.
We will see them in action again in a grueling three-match ODI series against Pat Cummins-led Australia. The English team might be suffering from fatigue and a lack of motivation, but Pat Cummins, who has taken the captaincy band from Aaron Finch recently, is all set to start a new era for Team Australia with a strong squad.
Another thing to note is that this match will also be a part of the preparation for the 50-over Cricket World Cup in 11 months. This series might not be a part of the ongoing ODI Super League, but it is an excellent opportunity for both teams to test themselves with new combinations as they look forward to finding their perfect XI in the coming months.
Mitchel Starc has had a challenging period recently after he was held back from the customary new ball role, but he will be looking to bounce back in the ODI series. Sure, his inclusion in the T20 line-up remains uncertain, but one cannot deny his substantial role in Australia’s core bowling attack, and we will be looking forward to his comeback, which might prove to be the tonic that Australia needs. As for the batting order, Travis Head is a suitable replacement for Finch at the top of the order, but Australia would need to look at Maxwell’s replacement in the middle order after he was recently ruled out due to an injury he suffered at a birthday party.
England Top Bowler Odds
※ Current Odds Date & Time: November 16, 09:00 A.M. (GMT)
Adil Rashid and Sam Curran have been booked as top bowlers for England in the first ODI by bookmaker Bwin with the odds of 4.00. Chris Jordan closely follows at 4.50 with Chris Woakes, David Willey, Luke Wood and Olly Stone all following at 5.00. Clearly, England has strong odds with their recent T20 win and for all the right reasons.
As for England, Jason Roy will be looking to prove a point to the whole world after being overlooked for the T20 World Cup as his replacement Alex Hales enjoyed a stirring comeback. However, England recognizes the importance of Roy’s role in the squad and has been backed in as the preferred 50-over opener. Considering Australia’s pace attack, it will be challenging for him to prove his worth to the team, especially since they will be looking to find form ahead of the upcoming two Test series against West Indies starting later in the month.
Australia has a stellar batting line-up, as Marcus Stoinis and Cameron Green are all set to take the middle order, while, as stated earlier, Travis Head gets a shot to replace Finch as an opener. Marnus Labuschagne and wicketkeeper Alex Carrey will return to the line-up and Steven Smith will most likely bat at number 3 after sitting on the bench for most of the matches at the T20 World Cup.
Australia Top Batter Odds
※ Current Odds Date & Time: November 16, 09:00 A.M. (GMT)
It is no surprise that Australia doesn’t lack any motivation to let go of the series, which shows in their numbers. Bookmaker Bwin has David Warner, a heavy favourite, priced at 4.00. Steve Smith and Travis Head have no intention of falling behind and are priced at 4.50 each. Mitchell Marsh and Marnus Labuschagne closely follow at 5,50 and 6.00, respectively.
Since Ben Stokes has retired from the ODI Cricket, England will have to look out for combinations and rely on several experienced newcomers who weren’t a part of the T20 World Cup squad either. The most probable players who will provide a spark will be Roy, James Vince and Sam Billings while fast bowler Olly Stone is all set to play his first ODI in four years.
England vs. Australia ODI Series Winner Odds (Outright)
※ Current Odds Date & Time: November 16, 09:00 A.M. (GMT)
With the home-ground advantage, bookmaker Bwin has priced Australia to win with odds of 1.60. England, who are most likely suffering from fatigue but have a formidable unit, closely follow at 2.20.
Will England be able to continue their winning momentum and demolish their old rivals? Find out as the two teams clash in an exciting ODI series.
