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:
Having won the first match of the series, Australia will be high on confidence, for, they managed to defeat the World Champions. However, they would like to build on from here and take the positives out of the first match. The visitors will also look forward to winning the second game and thereby the series. That will give them the opportunity to test their bench in the last ODI.
England, on the other hand, would be very upset after the loss. Despite bringing Austalia down to 123/5, they failed to capitalise. They let the likes of Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh get away with big scores. The home team has got a few amends to make and will also hope that they can level the series.
Weather Report
It will be windy and humid on Sunday in Manchester. The chances of precipitation are almost nil.
Pitch Condition/Report:
Batsmen should spend some time out in the middle before they play the big shots. The pacers get some assistance early on.
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:
Sam Billings compiled a brilliant ton in the last match and notched up his maiden ODI century. He scored 118 runs off 110 balls.
Jonny Bairstow is the second-highest run-scorer for England in ODIs this year. In 6 innings, he mustered 234 runs.
Adil Rashid has accounted for 10 wickets in 5 games this year at an average of 23.
Marnus Labuschagne mustered 326 runs in 7 games this year at an average close to 47. He also registered two half-centuries.
Aaron Finch scored 339 runs in 8 games that he played this year and has got an average slightly above 48.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – David Warner, Glenn Maxwell
Vice-Captain Options – Aaron Finch, Jonny Bairstow
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Jonny Bairstow (vc)
Batters – Eoin Morgan, Sam Billings, David Warner, Steve Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne
All-Rounders – Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers – Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Josh Hazlewood
12th Man – Moeen Ali
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for 11Wickets 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
12th Man – Alex Carey
(Note: Players with 9 credits or less can only be chosen as the 12th man. This feature will only come into play if one of 11 players of your team is not the part of the playing XI.)
Expert Advice:
Spinners have done well in the first game. Thus, you should look to have the likes of Adam Zampa and Adil Rashid in your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
Probable Winners:
Australia is expected to win this match and also the series.
