ENG vs AUS 1st ODI Pitch Report: What to Expect at Trent Bridge

England and Australia prepare to square off in the first ODI of the 2024 series, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. One of the highest-scoring venues in England, Trent Bridge offers a decent balance between bat and ball.

ENG vs AUS 1st ODI Pitch Report

Since 2010, Trent Bridge has been the most favorable venue for batting in England, boasting the highest average and strike-rate in one-day cricket across all grounds in the country. With an average first-innings total of 251, teams are often able to pile on significant runs. In fact, the ground is home to the highest-ever ODI total: a staggering 481/6 scored by England against Australia in 2018. The Trent Bridge pitch is typically flat and provides plenty of bounce, which allows batters to play their shots freely.

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Win the Toss and BOwl First Venue

While batting first has seen some success at Trent Bridge, with teams winning 22 out of 53 ODIs, the chasing team often has an advantage, claiming victory 28 times. The venue is a favorite for teams that prefer to chase down totals. England’s famous chase of 350 against New Zealand in 2015 stands is one of the memorable ODIs in the recent times at the venue.

Which bowlers find assistance here – Pace or Spin?

While Trent Bridge has traditionally been known as a fast-bowler’s venue early on due to swing and bounce, spinners can also come into the equation as the pitch begins to slow down in the second half of the game.

England ODI Squad

Philip Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith, Jofra Archer, Reece Topley, Adil Rashid, Brydon Carse, Olly Stone, Matthew Potts, Jordan Cox, John Turner, Jacob Bethell, Saqib Mahmood

Australia ODI Squad

Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Cooper Connolly