2017 ICC Champions Trophy: England vs Australia – Stats Preview
Nov 2, 2023 at 3:44 PM
On Saturday, Australia will take on the hosts England at Edgbaston (Birmingham) in the last Group A fixture of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy.
England and Australia are one of the biggest rivals in the cricket world.
In the present scenario, England has already qualified for the semifinal of this tournament as their place is secured as a Group A champion. England has won their first two games in their Group A fixtures. However, England will still be desperate to beat Australia in their last group stage game.
On the other hand, Australia’s first two games in their Group A fixtures were washed out. Their upcoming clash will be the must win game for them to qualify for the semifinals.
Before the beginning of this important clash, let’s check out some important stats from their previous encounters.
Head-to-head ODI records between England and Australia
England vs Australia | Matches | England won | Australia won | Tied | No Result |
In overall | 136 | 51 | 80 | 2 | 3 |
In England | 62 | 28 | 30 | 2 | 2 |
In ICC Champions Trophy | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
In last 5 ODIs | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Overall ODI stats between England and Australia
(Team stats)
Comparison subjects | England | Australia |
Highest total | 342/9 (50 overs) at Melbourne on 14th February 2015 | 333/6 (50 overs) at Sydney on 2nd February 2011 |
Lowest total (Completed innings only) | 86 (32.4 overs) at Manchester on 14th June 2001 | 70 (25.2 overs) at Birmingham on 4th June 1977 |
Largest victory (by runs) | 101 runs at Birmingham on 4th June 1977 | 162 runs at Melbourne on 13th February 1999 |
Largest victory (by wickets) | 9 wickets at Leeds on 7th July 2005 | 10 wickets at Sydney on 23rd January 2003 |
(Individual stats)
Comparison subjects | England | Australia |
Highest individual score | 167* by Robin Smith at Birmingham on 21st May 1993 | 161* by Shane Watson at Melbourne on 16th January 2011 |
Best bowling in an innings | 6/45 by Chris Woakes at Brisbane on 30th January 2011 | 7/20 by Andy Bichel at Port Elizabeth on 2nd March 2003 |
Most runs scored (in career) | 1,478 runs by Eoin Morgan | 1,598 runs by Ricky Ponting |
Most wickets were taken (in career) | 38 wickets by James Anderson | 65 wickets by Brett Lee |
England and Australia stats in ICC Champions Trophy
(Team stats)
Comparison subjects | England | Australia |
Highest total | 269/6 (50 overs) at Birmingham on 8th June 2013 | 259/9 (50 overs) at Birmingham on 21st September 2004 |
Lowest total (Completed innings only) | 169 (45 overs) at Jaipur on 21st October 2006 | 221/9 (50 overs) at Birmingham on 8th June 2013 |
Largest victory (by runs) | 48 runs at Birmingham on 8th June 2013 | – |
Largest victory (by wickets) | 6 wickets at Birmingham on 21st September 2004 | 9 wickets at Centurion on 2nd October 2009 |
(Individual stats)
Comparison subjects | England | Australia |
Highest individual score | 91 by Ian Bell at Birmingham on 8th June 2013 | 136* by Shane Watson at Centurion on 2nd October 2009 |
Best bowling in an innings | 3/30 by James Anderson at Birmingham on 8th June 2013 | 3/16 by Shane Watson at Jaipur on 21st October 2006 |
Most runs scored (in career) | 134 runs by Ian Bell | 181 runs Shane Watson |
Most wickets were taken (in career) | 4 wickets by James Anderson | 6 wickets by Shane Watson |