England is all set to take on the Australia in Match 36 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Saturday, November 4 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both the teams have a star-studded squad that can change the course of the game with their abilities. Australia is the favourite to win this encounter against England.
England and Australia have a fierce rivalry in the format. Both teams have played 155 ODI matches, with England winning 63 games and Australia winning 87 games so far in the head to head encounters. In this article, we will take a look at the key player battles to watch out for in the match 36 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 between England and Australia.
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Here are three player battles to watch out for during ENG vs AUS match:
1) Steve Smith vs Adil Rashid
Steve Smith has faced challenges against Adil Rashid. The two have crossed paths in 12 matches, with Rashid dismissing the Australian batsman six times. Smith has managed to score 129 runs against Rashid at a strike rate of 79.6. It will be intriguing to see if Rashid can replicate his past performances. Smith has been struggling in the tournament, accumulating 161 runs at an average of 26.83. Meanwhile, Adil Rashid has claimed eight wickets in six matches.
2) Moeen Ali vs Adam Zampa
Adam Zampa boasts an impressive track record against Moeen Ali in One-Day Internationals. Across five encounters, Zampa has dismissed the English batter on three occasions, limiting him to 21 runs at a strike rate of 77.8. As they head into the upcoming game, Zampa will have confidence bowling against Moeen Ali. The Australian spinner has already secured 16 wickets in six matches, ranking as the second-leading wicket-taker. Meanwhile, Moeen Ali has contributed just 41 runs in three matches thus far in the World Cup.
3) David Warner vs Chris Woakes
Australian opener David Warner has staged a remarkable comeback in the ICC ODI World Cup, following a period of struggle. Over six matches, Warner has notched up 413 runs with an impressive average of 68.83, including two centuries and a half-century. He will face Chris Woakes in the upcoming game. Woakes has dismissed Warner on four occasions, allowing 112 runs at a strike rate of 70. In the current tournament, Woakes has clinched four wickets in five matches.