| Team name | Score |
| England | 46 - 0 (7.0 overs) |
| Australia | Yet to bat |
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England v Australia: first men’s cricket one-day international – live
Stay updated with all the action from Trent Bridge as England faces Australia in the first ODI of the five-match series, featuring the return of Jofra Archer. Catch the live coverage on Sky Sports Cricket.
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- England win the toss and choose to bat
- Archer set to return for his first ODI since 2023
- Smith eager for the opportunity to face rivals Australia
- Hussain: Brook has the chance to demonstrate leadership skills
- Trent Bridge hosts the first of five ODIs between the teams
- England tie the T20 series against Australia 1-1
ENG VS AUS LIVE STREAMING:
Teams:
England: 1. Phil Salt, 2. Ben Duckett, 3. Will Jacks, 4. Harry Brook (capt), 5. Jamie Smith (wk), 6. Liam Livingstone, 7. Jacob Bethell, 8. Brydon Carse, 9. Jofra Archer, 10. Matt Potts, 11. Adil Rashid.
Australia: 1. Travis Head, 2. Mitch Marsh (capt), 3. Steven Smith, 4. Cameron Green, 5. Marnus Labuschagne, 6. Alex Carey (wk), 7. Matt Short, 8. Aaron Hardie, 9. Sean Abbott, 10. Ben Dwarshuis, 11. Adam Zampa.
Looking at these two batting lineups, it feels like it should be impossible for either team to be bowled out without someone making a major impact. And here we go—Aaron Hardie with the ball, and Phil Salt takes the strike.
Archer tells Athers that he's somewhat thinking about making it to the Ashes, but his main focus is on today. He doesn't know Brook very well but mentions that the new captain is a really nice guy, and they've been talking a lot this week.
Stuart Broad, casually dressed in a jacket-coat combo, praises Duckett, saying he believes Duckett is now one of the best limited-overs players in the world. Broad is excited to see how Duckett and the rest of England’s top four perform on what looks like a great pitch with inviting short boundaries.
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Mitch Marsh mentions that Australia would have chosen to bowl, and highlights Benny Dwarshuis, calling him "an incredible talent," as he makes his debut. Marsh emphasizes the importance of teaching his players to enjoy the game, especially in England where the crowds are large. He also points out that Zampa, earning his 100th ODI cap, is a "beautiful human being." That's a compliment you'd want in a reference, right?
Every now and then, sports offer a story that goes beyond just winning or losing. You might say that's not difficult, given the unusual nature of this contest, but stay with me.
While we may question the purpose of these matches, our excitement and nervousness aren't about that. They're about the brilliance of Jofra Archer and how much we've missed him and his talent during his 18-month absence. Now, England's best bowler is finally back, and so is the thrill of witnessing the pace and bounce that still manage to surprise us, even though we know they're coming.
Australia, however, remain as formidable as ever. As reigning world champions, they have their own star bowler in Adam Zampa, who's marking his 100th ODI today. They'll be prepared for anything Archer throws at them, and with Travis Head—one of the most destructive batters in the game—playing in top form, they have plenty of firepower.
In short, while we might have reservations about the significance of what we're about to watch, the essentials couldn't be more exciting: England versus Australia, and Archer is back. This is going to be great.
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