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Australia
Day-one score
275–336
England
Day-one score
266–323
Australia vs England (One-off Test) at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 11 Mar 2027: our model leans Australia at 63% on a pace & bounce surface, with a projected day-one score after 90 overs of 275–336.
At a glance
AI overview
Australia start as the favourite in the One-off Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground, but 21% of our model's weight sits on a draw, so the first two sessions matter most.
The Australia vs England 150th Anniversary One-off Test, 2027 reaches match 1 of 1 when Australia face England in a Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground. It is listed for Thursday 11 March 2027, with the start at 19:30 IST. Australia have home conditions on their side, which our model counts as a small edge.
Both sides lean on their pace attack, so the contest is likely to be decided by whoever handles the new ball better. Melbourne Cricket Ground is a huge ground with a lively strip and long boundaries for big totals, so we expect a pace & bounce surface with a first-day score around 275–336 for Australia and 266–323 for England.
Summer heat dries the surface, so bounce holds up and the outfield stays quick. Because a draw is a live result here (21%), watch how much time is lost before you read anything into a single session.
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Win probability
Australia 63%, draw 21%, England 16%. A draw carries real weight in a Test, so read the split as three outcomes rather than two.
Model lean
Australia
63% to win · 47-point gap
The split comes from batting, pace and spin ratings for both teams, adjusted for Melbourne Cricket Ground and Australia's home conditions. It is an indicative model, not a live market price and not betting advice.
On a pace & bounce surface, Australia's pace group gets the extra weight in the model.
Rain and bad light matter more in a longer match, so the draw figure moves first when the forecast changes.
Impact names
Four names our model expects to move this match on pace & bounce conditions.
Australia
Fast bowler
Pat Cummins
Powerplay wickets
Australia
All-rounder
Glenn Maxwell
Two-way match-winner
England
Wicketkeeper
Jos Buttler
Anchor with the gloves
England
Fast bowler
Mark Wood
Swing threat
These names come from a reference list and are not a confirmed selection. Check the official team announcement close to the toss.
Scoreboard model
Projected day-one score by session for each side, followed by the cumulative curve across 90 overs.
| Session | Australia | England |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1Overs 1–30 | 87–104 | 84–101 |
| Session 2Overs 31–60 | 96–116 | 93–111 |
| Session 3Overs 61–90 | 92–116 | 89–111 |
| Day one, 90 overs | 275–336 | 266–323 |
Overs bowled
After 30 overs
AUS 96ENG 92
After 60 overs
AUS 202ENG 194
After 90 overs
AUS 306ENG 294
Sessions are modelled at 30 overs each, and the totals are for the first 90 overs of a first innings.
Team details
Both sides lean on their pace attack, so the contest is likely to be decided by whoever handles the new ball better.
Australia come in with a high-class pace unit and top-order batters who score quickly on bouncy surfaces. In this Test, their pace attack is their strongest suit.
Melbourne Cricket Ground suits their pace group. Familiar home conditions help their planning. Their key question is how they handle England's pace attack.
England come in with an aggressive, front-foot batting group and a pace attack that likes helpful conditions. In this Test, their pace attack is their strongest suit.
Melbourne Cricket Ground suits their pace group. Their key question is how they handle Australia's pace attack.
Melbourne Cricket Ground is a huge ground with a lively strip and long boundaries for big totals. Our surface tag for this match is pace & bounce, with a scoring index of 3 out of 5.
Sides that bowl first tend to get the best of the conditions.
Summer heat dries the surface, so bounce holds up and the outfield stays quick.
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. Surface tags are editorial estimates and can change on the day.
Market guide
The markets most followers look at for Australia vs England, with what our model says for each. These are reference figures, not live prices.
Backs a team to win, or the draw. Unlike limited-overs cricket the market has three outcomes.
Model split: Australia 63%, draw 21%, England 16%.
How this market worksA separate market on who wins the coin toss. It settles before the first ball.
Toss lean is to bowl first, so watch which captain has to choose.
How this market worksLines on how many runs a side scores in a session, or in a fixed number of overs.
Session 1: Australia 87–104, England 84–101.
How this market worksBets on which side leads after both first innings, or by how many runs.
Day-one projection: Australia 275–336, England 266–323.
How this market worksPicks the leading run-scorer for a team or for the match.
Pat Cummins and Jos Buttler lead our watchlist.
How this market worksPrices move ball by ball with wickets, weather and session results.
Rain delays reset the draw price first, so check the covers.
How this market worksBetting tips
Practical points to check before you act. None of these is a guarantee.
Read the surface before the toss
Melbourne Cricket Ground is tagged pace & bounce. Early movement usually favours the bowlers, so expect early wickets.
Wait for the toss
The lean is to bowl first. If a captain does the opposite, treat it as new information and check the split again before you act.
Watch each session, not just the result
Sessions move prices in a Test. Our projection puts Australia at 87–104 in Session 1 against England's 84–101.
Check the team news
Playing XIs are announced close to the toss. A missing key player, such as Pat Cummins or Jos Buttler, moves this model by several points.
Set a limit first
Decide what you can afford before the match starts and stop when you reach it. No model, tip or past result guarantees an outcome.
The case for this match
England keep it interesting
Australia are ahead at 63%, but England have enough in their pace attack to make the market move quickly.
Match 1 of 1 in the Australia vs England 150th Anniversary One-off Test
Series context shapes selection and tactics. Opening matches set the tone, and prices are often wider before form is clear.
Pace & bounce conditions add an edge
On a pace & bounce surface the early overs tend to carry the most information, so live markets can move quickly.
Depth of markets
A Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground normally carries match odds, toss, session runs and player markets, so you can follow one game several ways.
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Answers
Our model gives Australia 63%, England 16% and the draw 21%. Australia are the strong favourite, but this is a Test and results can change quickly with weather and sessions. It is an indicative estimate, not advice.
Melbourne Cricket Ground is a huge ground with a lively strip and long boundaries for big totals. We tag it pace & bounce with a scoring index of 3 out of 5. Sides that bowl first tend to get the best of the conditions.
Our model projects Australia at 275–336 and England at 266–323 for the day-one score after 90 overs. Treat these as ranges, not promises.
The lean is to bowl first. Moisture and bounce on day one usually make the first session the best time to bowl.
It is listed for Thursday 11 March 2027, with a scheduled start of 19:30 IST, at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. Cricket schedules in our source list a date window for each series, so this day is a planning date. Confirm the exact day with the host board before you plan around it.
Our watchlist has Pat Cummins (Australia, powerplay wickets), Glenn Maxwell (Australia, two-way match-winner), Jos Buttler (England, anchor with the gloves), Mark Wood (England, swing threat). These are reference names and not confirmed selections. The playing XI is announced close to the toss.
Australia play at home, which our model counts as a small edge because they know the surface and conditions.
A Test can last up to five days with two innings each, so a draw is a real result and sessions matter.
No. The percentages, projections and market notes are an indicative model for information only. They are not live prices, not advice and not a guarantee. Betting is for adults 18 and over, and you should set a limit before you start.
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