T20 World Cup 2021: Strongest England Predicted Playing XI against Australia

England will play their third match of the Super 12 stages of the 2021 edition of the T20 World Cup against Australia. The England side will enter this contest on the back of two consecutive victories. On the other hand, Australia too, are unbeaten in the tournament as well. In this article, let us take a look at the predicted playing XI of the England side for the clash against Australia.

Openers: Jason Roy and Jos Buttler

Jason Roy and Jos Buttler will open the batting for England against the kangaroos. Jason Roy tore the Bangladesh bowling attack to shreds in England’s previous match and scored a whirlwind 61 off 38 deliveries. Jos Buttler scored a patient run-a-ball 18 with the willow in hand against the Mahmudullah led side.

Middle Order: Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, and Eoin Morgan

Dawid Malan scored a handy 28* off 25 deliveries for the Eoin Morgan-led side in their clash against Bangladesh. Jonny Bairstow applied the finishing touches, scoring 8* off 4 deliveries. Eoin Morgan has scored 7* in the only innings that he has played in the tournament. He did not get a chance to wield the willow against Bangladesh.

All Rounders: Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, and Chris Woakes

Moeen Ali was outstanding with the ball in hand for England against Bangladesh. In his 3-over spell, the off-spinner picked up 2 wickets and gave away only 18 runs as well. Chris Woakes was extremely economical as well and leaked runs at an economy rate of just 3 runs per over in his 4 overs.

Liam Livingstone also did an excellent job with the ball for the Eoin Morgan led side, and scalped 2 wickets in his 3 overs, and gave away 15 runs.

Bowlers: Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, and Tymal Mills

The three bowlers who will take the field for the England side are Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, and Tymal Mills. Jordan went wicketless in his 2-over spell against Bangladesh and leaked 15 runs. Adil Rashid was unimpressive in England’s encounter against Bangladesh, and gave away 35 runs in his 4 overs and failed to scalp a wicket.

Tymal Mills was the pick of the bowlers for England against Bangladesh. The left-arm pacer picked up 3 crucial wickets in his 4-over spell, and also leaked runs at an economy rate of less than 7 runs per over.