England vs Australia Prediction & Betting Tips - ICC World Cup

Prediction published on 22/06/2019, 12:35  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 22/06/2019 at 14:05 in Cricket Predictions

England came into this tournament as the world's top one-day team. At times they have shown just why that is the case with some brilliant batting from Morgan, Root and Roy plus powerful bowling performances from new recruit Jofra Archer. However, the loss to Sri Lanka on Friday was their second defeat and now they face three tough matches. England play Australia, India and New Zealand who just happen to be the other teams in the top four and only lost one match between them in this tournament. England have a two-point lead over Sri Lanka but a surperior net run-rate. What is worrying for them though is that their batting line-up has twice failed to sparkle as it usually does. They face one of the top bowling attacks in the tournament in this game and just how well they fare against Mitchell Starc is going to be crucial in this match.

Australia are top of the table with five wins and one defeat. That loss came at the hands of Australia but they come into this game looking a very strong outfit indeed. Whatever your views on the past cheating of Steve Smith and David Warner, both are in top form at present on their return to international cricket, particularly Warner. Their bowling line-up is strong too and with a pre-tournament warm-up win already in their pocket, Australia can get another win in what should be a thriling match.