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04 Nov, 2023 | 05:58:25 PM IST

Australia v England

In a clash that could potentially deliver a knockout punch to England's faltering World Cup campaign, the defending champions face their old rivals, Australia, on Saturday. With just one win in six games, England's chances of making it to the semi-finals are hanging by a thread, relying on mathematical miracles to keep their hopes alive.

The Aussies, on the other hand, enter the match with four wins on the bounce, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown at the world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad. However, Australia are missing two key players, Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh, for the clash.

England's most recent loss was a humbling defeat at the hands of unbeaten India in Lucknow, where they suffered a 100-run thrashing. England's solitary win in the tournament came against Bangladesh, while they suffered losses to Afghanistan and, more recently, faced a batting collapse against Sri Lanka and India.

A defeat to Australia would not only eliminate England from semifinal contention but also put their qualification for the 2025 Champions Trophy in jeopardy. To secure a spot, England must finish in the top seven places.

Australia holds the upper hand against England in the 50-over format with 87 wins in 155 matches, and they lead 6-3 in World Cup encounters. However, England had the last laugh in the 2019 World Cup semi-finals, in which they went all the way.

Australia started this World Cup with two losses but has regained momentum with a remarkable 309-run victory over the Netherlands.

Maxwell's absence in the team opens the door for Marcus Stoinis to make a return, while Marsh's spot is being filled by Cameron Green.

Squads:

Australia: Pat Cummins (captain), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.

England: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes.

In the 49.3 over, Chris Woakes strikes as Mitchell Starc edges the ball to Moeen Ali, who takes a comfortable catch. Starc departs, giving Woakes his wicket.

In the 49.2 over, Josh Hazlewood manages to score a single run off the bowling of Chris Woakes.

With the fall of the ninth wicket, Josh Hazlewood strides confidently onto the field, ready to take his place as the last man in the Australian batting lineup. The team will be relying on his resilience and determination to contribute valuable runs to their total.

In the 49.1 over, Chris Woakes strikes as Adam Zampa edges the ball to Jos Buttler, who takes a comfortable catch. Zampa has to walk back to the pavilion.

England's over rate is lagging behind, forcing them to deploy an additional fielder within the inner circle for the crucial final over.

In the 48.6 over, David Willey delivers the ball to Adam Zampa, who manages to score a single run off it.

In the 48.5 over, David Willey unleashes a powerful shot against Adam Zampa, resulting in a boundary! The ball races past the fielders, leaving them with no chance to stop it.

In the 48.4 over, David Willey bowls to Mitchell Starc and he manages to take a single off that delivery. The batsmen exchange ends as the fielding team retrieves the ball. A good running between the wickets by Starc.

In the 48.4 over, David Willey bowls a wide delivery to Mitchell Starc, the ball is way outside the off stump and the umpire signals it as a wide. Willey needs to be more accurate with his line and length to avoid giving away easy runs.

In the 48.3 over, David Willey delivers the ball to Adam Zampa, who manages to score a single run off it.

In the 48.2 over, David Willey bowls a delivery to Adam Zampa, but Zampa fails to score any runs from it.

In the 48.1 over, David Willey bowls to Mitchell Starc and he manages to take a single off that delivery. The batsmen exchange ends as the fielding team retrieves the ball. A good running between the wickets by Starc.

In the 47.6 over, Adam Zampa manages to score two runs off the bowling of Chris Woakes.

In the 47.5 over, Mitchell Starc manages to take a quick single off Chris Woakes' delivery, adding one more run to the scoreboard.

In the 47.4 over, Adam Zampa manages to sneak a quick single off Chris Woakes' delivery.

In the 47.3 over, Adam Zampa shows his batting prowess as he dispatches Chris Woakes for a boundary with a powerful shot.

In the 47.2 over, Chris Woakes delivers a well-directed ball to Adam Zampa, who fails to score any runs off it.

In the 47.1 over, Chris Woakes delivers a well-directed ball to Adam Zampa, who fails to score any runs off it.

In the 46.6 over, Mark Wood delivers a well-directed delivery to Mitchell Starc, who defends it solidly without scoring any runs.

In the 46.5 over, Mark Wood delivers a well-directed delivery to Mitchell Starc, who defends it solidly without scoring any runs.

In the 46.4 over, Adam Zampa manages to take a quick single off Mark Wood's delivery.

In the 46.3 over, Adam Zampa manages to score 2 runs off Mark Wood's delivery.

In the 46.2 over, Adam Zampa shows his batting prowess as he dispatches Mark Wood's delivery to the boundary for a well-deserved four runs.

In the 46.1 over, Adam Zampa shows his batting prowess as he dispatches Mark Wood's delivery to the boundary for a well-deserved four runs.

In the 45.6 over, David Willey delivers the ball to Adam Zampa, who manages to score a single run off it.

In the 45.5 over, David Willey bowls to Mitchell Starc and he manages to take a single off that delivery. The batsmen exchange ends as the fielding team retrieves the ball. A good running between the wickets by Starc.

In the 45.4 over, Mitchell Starc manages to score 2 runs off David Willey's delivery.

In the 45.3 over, David Willey delivers the ball to Adam Zampa, who manages to score a single run off it.

In the 45.2 over, David Willey bowls to Mitchell Starc and he manages to take a single off that delivery. The batsmen exchange ends as the fielding team retrieves the ball. A good running between the wickets by Starc.

In the 45.1 over, David Willey delivers the ball to Adam Zampa, who manages to score a single run off it.

In the 44.6 over, Oh, what a delivery from Mark Wood! He completely bamboozles Mitchell Starc with that one. The ball pitched on a perfect line and length, nipping away at the last moment, leaving Starc completely beaten. Wood is on fire today!

In the 44.5 over, Adam Zampa manages to take a quick single off Mark Wood's delivery.

In the 44.4 over, Mark Wood delivers a back of a length ball over the middle, and Mitchell Starc expertly guides it into the open spaces at cover-point, picking up a single.

In the 44.3 over, Coming in full and quick, Mark Wood's delivery tails in late towards the off stump. Adam Zampa manages to get some bat on it, but the ball goes off the inner half behind square leg. They quickly take a single.

And here we have the next batsman making his way to the crease. The team will be hoping he can continue the momentum and build a strong partnership with the current batsman.

In the 44.2 over, Mark Wood strikes! Pat Cummins is caught by Dawid Malan off a delivery from Mark Wood.

In the 44.1 over, Pat Cummins showcases his batting skills as he elegantly guides Mark Wood's delivery to the boundary for a well-deserved four runs.

In the 43.6 over, Liam Livingstone successfully defends against Mitchell Starc's delivery, preventing any runs from being scored.

In the 43.5 over, Liam Livingstone manages to score two runs as he takes on Mitchell Starc's delivery with a well-executed shot. This will certainly boost the team's total on the scoreboard.

And here comes Mitchell Starc, striding confidently to the crease as the next batsman. The team will be relying on his big-hitting abilities to turn the game around.

In the 43.4 over, Liam Livingstone strikes as Marcus Stoinis edges the ball to Jonny Bairstow, who takes a comfortable catch. Stoinis has to walk back to the pavilion.

In the 43.3 over, Marcus Stoinis is now showing his aggressive side as he smashes Liam Livingstone for a fantastic boundary. Stoinis is really starting to dominate the game now.

In the 43.2 over, Liam Livingstone shows his power as he sends Marcus Stoinis' delivery soaring over the boundary for a magnificent six!

In the 43.1 over, Liam Livingstone successfully prevents Marcus Stoinis from scoring any runs on this delivery.

In the 42.6 over, David Willey bowls a delivery to Pat Cummins, but Cummins fails to score any runs from it.

In the 42.5 over, Pat Cummins manages to score two runs off David Willey's delivery, showcasing his speed and agility on the field.

In the 42.4 over, Pat Cummins manages to score two runs off David Willey's delivery, showcasing his speed and agility on the field.

In the 42.3 over, David Willey bowls a delivery to Pat Cummins, but Cummins fails to score any runs from it.

In the 42.2 over, David Willey sends the ball towards Marcus Stoinis, who manages to take a single run.

In the 42.1 over, David Willey bowls a delivery to Marcus Stoinis, but Stoinis fails to score any runs from it.

In the 41.6 over, Adil Rashid tosses a full delivery outside off, Pat Cummins confidently strides forward and presents a solid defensive shot towards cover-point.

In the 41.5 over, Marcus Stoinis manages to score a single run as he plays Adil Rashid's delivery with precision and finds a gap in the field. Stoinis quickly takes off for a run, adding another valuable run to his team's total.

In the 41.4 over, Adil Rashid allows Pat Cummins to take a quick single, adding one more run to the scoreboard.

In the 41.3 over, Adil Rashid bowls a delivery to Pat Cummins, who fails to score any runs from it.

In the 41.2 over, Adil Rashid bowls a delivery to Pat Cummins, who fails to score any runs from it.

In the 41.1 over, Adil Rashid bowls a delivery to Pat Cummins, who fails to score any runs from it.

In the 40.6 over, Pat Cummins manages to score a single as he faces David Willey's delivery.

In the 40.5 over, David Willey bowls a delivery to Pat Cummins, but Cummins fails to score any runs from it.

And here we have the next batsman making his way to the crease. The team will be hoping he can continue the momentum and build a strong partnership with the current batsman.

In the 40.4 over, Cameron Green's innings comes to an end as David Willey gets the better of him. The ball crashes into the stumps, and Green has to make his way back to the pavilion.