England vs Australia 1st ODI Live Score Updates

ENG vs AUS 1st ODI Live Updates: England take on Australia in the first ODI of the five-matches series, starting Thursday. The two teams will be eager to take an early lead in the series and eventually register a victory after a three-match T20I series between them ended in a 1-1 draw. Australia won the first game by 28 runs before England bounced back with a 3-wicket win. The third and deciding T20I match was washed out due to rain. (Live Scorecard)

Australia (Playing XI) - Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Steven Smith, Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (WK), Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis (On Debut), Adam Zampa.

England (Playing XI) - Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Harry Brook (C), Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid.

Harry Brook calls it right and England have elected to BAT first.

On the other side, Australia have also grappled with injury concerns in their bowling attack, limiting their choices in the T20I series. However, the return of Mitchell Starc, who will spearhead their bowling arsenal, significantly strengthens the team. Australia's batting unit has been exceptional in recent times across the shorter format and will likely bring the same fearless approach to this ODI series. With key players back in the squad, Australia appears to be the more formidable side compared to England. That said, history has shown that this rivalry is always intense, and today’s contest will likely be no exception. The toss is just moments away, so grab yourself a coffee and settle in for what promises to be an epic showdown!

The hosts, England, will be led by stand-in captain Harry Brook, stepping in for Jos Buttler, who