Six-time champions Australia will face off against inaugural T20 World Cup champions England in match no. 5 of the ongoing warm-up series. This highly anticipated clash is scheduled for the 29th of September 2024, at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai.
In 2024, Australia has had an impressive run in T20I cricket, losing only 2 out of 12 matches. They staged a comeback to secure a 2-1 series win against India after being 0-1 down in the away series. On home soil, they won the series decider against South Africa in the 3rd T20I, clinching another 2-1 series win. Following that, they continued their winning streak with a 3-0 away series win against Bangladesh in March and a recent 3-0 series win over New Zealand at home in September.
Australia’s inaugural T20 World Cup campaign ended in the semifinals, but they bounced back to win the title in the next three editions. Although they fell short in their title defense in 2016, losing to the West Indies in the final, they reclaimed the title in 2018 and successfully retained it in 2020 and 2023. As they aim for an unprecedented fourth consecutive title, Australia faces strong competition in Group A, where they are seeded alongside India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and New Zealand.
England has played 15 T20Is in 2024, including two matches against Ireland, where they fielded a second-string team, yet drew the series 1-1. Their only other defeat this year came against New Zealand, although they secured a strong 4-1 victory in that away series. During their home season, England whitewashed both Pakistan and New Zealand, winning 3-0 and 5-0, respectively.
The inaugural T20 World Cup champions, England, faced an early exit in 2010 but have since been consistent contenders, finishing as runners-up in 2012, 2014, and 2018, while reaching the semifinals in 2016, 2020, and 2023. Given their recent form and two semifinal finishes in previous seasons, they are looking to capture another title. In the upcoming event, they are placed in Group B against Scotland, South Africa, West Indies, and Bangladesh.
Arch-rivals and tournament favorites Australia and England have faced off in 42 T20Is, with Australia securing 19 wins, England 20, and two matches ending in ties, while one yielded no result. Although the two teams are placed in different groups for the World Cup, their upcoming warm-up match is highly anticipated and promises to be an exciting contest.
Where to watch Australia v England: Warm-up Match?
Cricket fans can follow live scores on the ICC match portal for real-time updates while we await confirmation on the broadcast and telecast details for the Australia vs. England face-off, match no. 5 of the warm-up series, scheduled for 7:30 PM IST.
Squads:
Australia – Alyssa Healy (C), Tahlia McGrath (VC), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham
England – Heather Knight (C), Danni Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (WK), Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Linsey Smith, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Bess Heath
Schedule: Warm-up Matches
Australia’s Warm-up Schedule –
Match 1: September 29, ICC Academy Ground, Dubai, v England
Match 2: October 1, The Sevens Stadium, Dubai, v West Indies
England’s Warm-up Schedule –
Match 1: September 29, ICC Academy Ground, Dubai, v Australia
Match 2: October 1, ICC Academy Ground 2, Dubai, v New Zealand
Broadcast and live streaming details:
While we await confirmation on broadcast and telecast details, live scores can be accessed via the ICC match portal for real-time updates.