Australia hopes to end England's title defence

As the ICC Cricket World Cup is nearing the end of the group stages, Australia hopes to mathematically end England's title defence with a win tomorrow.

England cricket team captain, Joe Root says it is a great time for England to play Australia, as they look to end the competition on a high and qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

Root says England's performance has been frustrating but it was not similar to the action experienced at previous World Cups.

England came into the World Cup as one of the favourites but have struggled throughout and are bottom of the table after five defeats in six matches while Australia are third after four wins in a row.

Australia will be without all-rounders Mitchell Marsh, who has flown home for personal reasons and Glenn Maxwell, who suffered a concussion after falling off the back of a golf buggy.

England plays Australia tomorrow at 8.30pm in Ahmadabad.

Source: BBC Sports