Match Details:
The 2nd game of the 3-match ODI series between England and Australia will be played at The Old Trafford in Manchester.
The match starts at 01:00 PM local time (05:30 PM IST) (12:00 PM UTC). This match can be viewed on Sony Six and Sony Six HD. It will be live-streamed on the Sony Liv app.
Preview:
Australia pulled off a great victory in the first ODI against England. They put up a fabulous fightback in the game which helped them take a 1-0 lead in the series. Beating the World Champions at their home isn’t an easy task. But they managed to achieve the feat even in the absence of one of their premier players – Steve Smith.
However, the job is not done yet for the visitors. They would like to win the second game as well and not put themselves in a do-or-die position in the third game. Meanwhile, England will not go down easily without putting up a fight. They will like to level the series in this match and thereafter possibly even win the series.
Weather Report
It will be a humid day in Manchester with the temperatures being slightly high in the afternoon. As the game progresses, the temperatures are expected to come down.
Pitch Condition/Report:
Once the batsmen get in, it gets easier to bat on this pitch. It is when they are just out there in the middle that things get slightly sceptical and they should look to save their wicket. The teams chasing haven’t won even once on the last four occasions.
Average first innings score: 281 (Last four ODI games played at the Old Trafford)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 0, Lost – 4, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
Steve Smith missed the last game as a precautionary measure after being hit on the helmet. He will undergo a concussion test ahead of the 2nd ODI to decide if he is fit to play.
Probable Playing XIs:
England:
Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Joe Root, Eoin Morgan (c), Sam Billings, Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Bench: Sam Curran, Tom Banton, Tom Curran.
Australia:
David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne/Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa.
Bench: Matthew Wade, Ashton Agar, Daniel Sams, Josh Philippe, Matthew Wade, Sean Abbott, Nathan Lyon, Riley Meredith, Kane Richardson, Marnus Labuschagne/Marcus Stoinis.
Top Picks:
Glenn Maxwell played a brilliant knock in the last game where he scored 77 off 59 balls and can chip in with the ball too.
Steve Smith has had a great run for Australia this year in 50-over cricket. In 6 ODI innings, he scored 352 runs at an average of 59.
In the 8 matches he played this year, Adam Zampa has accounted for 14 wickets at an average of 28.
Josh Hazlewood picked up 9 wickets in 5 ODIs this year including an excellent 3-wicket haul in the last game.
David Warner missed out in the last game but is in good form. He accumulated 283 runs in 8 matches this year at an average slightly above 40.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – David Warner, Glenn Maxwell
Vice-Captain Options – Aaron Finch, Jonny Bairstow
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Jonny Bairstow (vc)
Batters – Eoin Morgan, Sam Billings, David Warner (c), Steve Smith
All-Rounders – Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers – Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler
Batters – Joe Root, Steve Smith, Aaron Finch (vc), Marnus Labuschagne
All-Rounders – Glenn Maxwell (c)
Bowlers – Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa
Expert Advice:
Steve Smith is likely to play this game and hence he is picked in this side. If he is in the XI, you should have him as a multiplier in your Dream11 Fantasy team.
Probable Winners:
Australia is expected to win this match and also the series.
