AHMEDABAD – Australia won the 36th match of the ICC World Cup 2023 against England by 33 runs in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Saturday.
England won the toss and decided to field first. Batting first, Australia set a target of 287 runs for England in 50 overs. Chasing the target, England were 253 in 48.1 overs when rain disrupted the game. Later, Australia were declared winner by 33 runs using the DLS method.
Australia turned to Cameron Green and Marcus Stonis to replace in-form duo Glenn Maxwell and Mitch Marsh for the clash with rivals England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
England stuck to the same XI that fell to a disappointing loss against India last start ahead of the first of three must-win matches for the defending champions if they are to keep their slim semi-final hopes alive at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.
The titleholders enter the encounter sitting in last-place in the standings after five defeats in six matches that have left them all but out of contention for a spot in the knockout stages.
England had to win all of their three remaining matches in a manner that significantly boosts their net run rate, while also hoping other results go their way.
England: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Marcus Stonis, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
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