Australia vs England, T20 World Cup 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports

Defending champions England take on 2021 winners Australia in a Group B match of the T20 World Cup in Barbados. Australia have played one match in the tournament and are currently ranked second on the points table, while England have also played one match and are currently ranked fourth on the points table. The pitch at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 outings is 155 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 65% of its matches. We predict that the team winning the toss will bat first here.

Weather Report for Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

Temperature is expected to be around 28.94 degree C with 76% humidity. Winds at a speed of 8.4 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

AUS vs ENG Fantasy XI Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

Matthew William Short

Matthew Short is an all-rounder with an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last nine games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Short is a top-order opening batter, who bats right-handed. In the last three matches, he has scored 59 runs at 19.7. The Aussie all-rounder also bowls decently, bowling off break he has taken one wicket at an average of 61.

Samuel Matthew Curran

Sam Curran is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Curran has averaged 61 match fantasy points in the last