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The Sandpapergate scandal has rocked Australian cricket, and amid the trouble, old rivals meet in the first of three ODIs at Perth Stadium, also known as Optus Stadium, on Friday, November 13.
Australia arrive in poor form after losing both the ODI and Test series in South Africa.
Mitchell Marsh leads a side that holds the ODI World Cup, yet it will have to manage without its famous fast-bowling trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, and Nathan Ellis is missing too.
England have had a rough few weeks of their own. They crashed out of the ODI Tri-Series in Pakistan without reaching the final, with the hosts and Sri Lanka going through instead. Harry Brook’s team now sits eighth in the ICC rankings, so a strong showing in Australia could lift them a few places.
The Sporting News has all you need to know about Australia vs England 1st ODI, including date, time, and how and where to watch it.
Here’s how to watch the match in India:
The first ODI between Australia and England will be telecast on Star Sports. Streaming options are available on JioHotstar.
The first ODI will be played at Perth Stadium in Perth, Western Australia. Play is due to begin at 11:30 a.m. local time (AWST) on Friday, November 13, which translates to 9:00 a.m. for viewers in India.
Australia have a thin look in the bowling department. Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood and Ellis are all absent, and Cameron Green’s bowling is in doubt because of a shoulder complaint. Mahli Beardman could earn his first ODI cap, and Adam Zampa should handle the spin duties.
Australia predicted XI: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Renshaw, Ollie Peake, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mahli Beardman and Adam Zampa.
England have their own injury headaches. Bethell has a knee problem and Tongue a toe injury, and both have been ruled out and sent home. James Coles and Eddie Jack have been called in to fill the gaps. The good news for Brook is that Jofra Archer is back in the ODI side after being rested during the Pakistan tour.
England predicted XI: Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Will Jacks, Jordan Cox (wk), Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Adil Rashid.
Here's the schedule for the three-match ODI series between Australia and England.
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Nov. 13 | Perth | 9:00 a.m. |
| 2nd ODI | Nov. 15 | Adealaide | 7:30 a.m. |
| 3rd ODI | Nov. 18 | Hobart | 7:30 a.m. |