Steven Smith and Jos Buttler Ready for Exciting Match-Up as England Faces Australia

Australia’s captain, Steven Smith, has expressed confidence in the pitch ahead of their upcoming match against England, calling it a “pretty good surface.” During their practice session, Smith noticed a bit of dew in the air, suggesting that chasing might be easier later in the game. As a result, the team plans to chase if they win the toss.

Smith also confirmed a tactical change in the team. Australia will play two left-arm seamers, Ben Dwarshuis and Spencer Johnson, with Sean Abbott and Aaron Hardie missing out. This decision was made based on match-ups, aiming to take advantage of England’s batting style.

On the other hand, England's captain, Jos Buttler, is uncertain about the impact of dew on the game. He stated that he's "50/50" about its effect and would have likely chosen to bat first. Despite the uncertainty, Buttler is confident in his team’s performance and is hopeful for big runs from England’s dynamic top three: Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, and Jamie Smith.

The teams have been selected for today’s match:

England's Playing XI:

1. Phil Salt
2. Ben Duckett
3. Jamie Smith (wk)
4. Joe Root
5. Harry Brook
6. Jos Buttler (capt)
7. Liam Livingstone
8. Brydon Carse
9. Jofra Archer
10. Adil Rashid
11. Mark Wood

Australia's Playing XI:

1. Matt Short
2. Travis Head
3. Steve Smith (capt)
4. Marnus Labuschagne
5. Josh Inglis (wk)
6. Alex Carey
7. Glenn Maxwell
8. Ben Dwarshuis
9. Nathan Ellis
10. Adam Zampa
11. Spencer Johnson

As the match gets underway, both teams are looking forward to an exciting and competitive game. With Smith’s experience leading Australia and Buttler’s positive outlook for England, it promises to be a thrilling contest. Stay tuned for updates on the match!