The England vs Australia cricket series in 2024 features a thrilling lineup of T20I and ODI matches, with the two cricketing powerhouses set to face off in September. As reported by ESPNcricinfo, the tour consists of three T20 Internationals followed by five One Day Internationals, promising an exciting clash between these long-standing rivals.
T20I Series Highlights
The T20I series between England and Australia in 2024 kicked off with high-stakes action. In the first T20I on September 11, Australia posted a competitive total of 179 runs, which England failed to chase down. The second T20I, played on September 13 at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, saw Australia continue their strong performance. After winning the toss, England elected to bowl first. Australia's batsmen rose to the occasion, with Jake Fraser-McGurk scoring his maiden half-century and Josh Inglis contributing a quick-fire 42 off 26 balls, propelling their team to a formidable 193/6. The match featured some notable changes in both teams' lineups:
Australia: Aaron Hardie, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Cooper Connolly were brought in, replacing Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, and Xavier Bartlett.
England: Brydon Carse replaced Jofra Archer in the playing XI.
The series showcased the intense rivalry between these cricketing powerhouses, with Australia looking to seal the series and England aiming to bounce back from their initial setback.
ODI Series Schedule
The ODI series between England and Australia in 2024 consists of five matches scheduled from September 19 to September 29. The series will be played across five different venues in England:
1st ODI: September 19, Trent Bridge, Nottingham
2nd ODI: September 21, Headingley, Leeds
3rd ODI: September 24, Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
4th ODI: September 27, Lord's, London
5th ODI: September 29, County Ground, Bristol
Harry Brook will captain England for the first time in this series, following Jos Buttler's withdrawal due to a calf injury. The matches are set to begin at 5:00 PM IST (11:30 AM GMT) for the first, third, and fifth ODIs, while the second and fourth ODIs will start at 3:30 PM IST (10:00 AM GMT).
Key Player Performances
The T20I series between England and Australia showcased several standout performances from key players. Liam Livingstone emerged as the Player of the Series for his all-round contributions with both bat and ball. In the second T20I at Cardiff, Livingstone's match-winning knock of 87 off just 47 balls guided England to victory in a high-scoring chase.
For Australia, Travis Head demonstrated his explosive batting skills throughout the series, smashing fiery half-centuries in both matches. In the first T20I, Matthew Short complemented Head's performance with a fine cameo, while Sean Abbott stood out with the ball, claiming a three-wicket haul. The second match saw Jake Fraser-McGurk score his maiden T20I fifty, and Josh Inglis provide late fireworks to set up a competitive total. Matthew Short also impressed with the ball, registering a remarkable five-wicket haul in the second game.
