The defending champions, England, will strive to maintain their slim hopes of reaching the semifinals as they face their rivals, Australia, in match 36 of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, November 4. Jos Buttler’s England team is eager to halt their decline and conclude their campaign on a positive note after a recent loss to India in Lucknow. In contrast, Australia has sustained their winning streak with a thrilling victory over New Zealand in Dharamsala.
England, currently at the bottom of the table, has suffered five defeats in their six matches, losing to New Zealand, Afghanistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and most recently, India. Their only win in the tournament came against Bangladesh, who are also struggling. On the other hand, Australia, holding the third position, began the ODI World Cup with two initial losses to India and South Africa but bounced back with four consecutive wins against Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Netherlands, and New Zealand.
These two Ashes rivals have encountered each other in over 150 ODIs, including various ODI World Cup matches, but have never crossed paths at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where both teams have played a few matches. As we anticipate the AUS vs ENG World Cup 2023 match, let’s delve into their ODI head-to-head record, statistics, and the ODI World Cup records of both England and Australia before their clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Australia vs England ODI Head To Head Records & Stats
In the 155 ODI matches between Australia and England, Australia maintains the upper hand with 87 victories, while England has secured 63 wins. Two matches concluded as ties, and three ended with no result. In their most recent five encounters, Australia has prevailed in four of them.
Out of Australia’s 87 wins, they have won 41 times while batting first and 46 times when chasing a target. Conversely, England has recorded 19 victories when chasing and 11 victories when setting a target. Now, let’s delve into the head-to-head statistics and top performances between England and Australia.
AUS vs ENG Head To Head ODI Records
| Stats | For ENG vs AUS | For AUS vs ENG |
| Highest Total | 355/5 | 481/6 |
| Lowest Total | 86 All Out | 70 All Out |
| Wins Batting 1st | 25 | 41 |
| Wins Chasing | 38 | 46 |
| Most Runs (All Time) | Eoin Morgan (1952 runs) | Ricky Ponting (1598 runs) |
| Most Runs (Current) | Jos Buttler (968 runs) | Steve Smith (1059 runs) |
| Highest scorer | Jason Roy (180) | Shane Watson (161*) |
| Most wickets (All Time) | Adil Rashid (45 wickets) | Brett Lee (65 wickets) |
| Most wickets (Current) | Adil Rashid (45 wickets) | Mitchell Starc (36 wickets) |
| Best Bowling | Chris Woakes (6/45) | Andy Bichel (7/20) |
Also read: AUS vs ENG, World Cup 2023: List of Commentators and Umpires for Today Match
Australia vs England Head to Head ODI Records and Stats
In ICC ODI World Cup tournaments, Australia and England have met in nine matches. Among these contests, Australia emerged victorious in six, while England claimed victory in three. The highest team total posted by Australia in these encounters is 342 runs, while England’s highest score against Australia in the World Cup is 247.
On the flip side, the lowest total recorded by England in these World Cup clashes is 93 runs, and Australia’s lowest score against England in this marquee event is 94 runs.
| Team | Matches Played | Australia Wins | England Wins | Highest Total | Lowest Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 9 | 6 | 3 | 342 runs | 94 runs |
| England | 9 | 3 | 6 | 247 runs | 93 runs |
This table outlines their head-to-head performance in ICC ODI World Cup matches.
