Match Details:
The 3rd 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 have themselves to blame for the loss in the second ODI. At 144/2 in the 31st over, while chasing a target of 232, they should have comfortably got over the line. However, the visitors failed to deliver the final punch and conceded England a 24-run win. Thus, as a result, the series is now levelled at 1-1.
The third and final ODI of this series that will be played on Wednesday is a do-or-die for both these teams. They would both like to push hard and clinch the series. England, already having won the T20I series, will like to dominate in the ODIs as well. Australia, on the other hand, will love to finish this tour on a winning note.
Weather Report
Just like any other normal day in England, Wednesday will also witness cloudy skies, humid conditions and a good breeze blowing around.
Pitch Condition/Report:
As this series to progressing, the pitch seems to be getting slower. The team that wins the toss could bat first.
Average first innings score: 263 (Last two games in this series)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 0, Lost – 2, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
Steve Smith was rested for the 2nd ODI as a precautionary measure. Since this is a must-win game, he could be back in the side.
Probable Playing XIs:
England:
Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Joe Root, Eoin Morgan (c), Sam Billings, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Tom Curran.
Bench: Moeen Ali, Tom Banton, Mark Wood.
Australia:
David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, 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, Marcus Stoinis.
Top Picks:
Aaron Finch scored 89 runs in two games at an average of 45 and is due for a big knock in this game.
Eoin Morgan mustered 65 runs in two games thus far. But he has had a great 2020
Steve Smith scored 352 runs in 6 innings this year and has got an average of 59.
Chris Woakes scored 36 runs in two games and also picked up four wickets so far.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Aaron Finch, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell
Vice-Captain Options – Eoin Morgan, Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Jonny Bairstow
Batters – Eoin Morgan (vc), Steve Smith, Aaron Finch (c), Marnus Labuschagne
All-Rounders – Chris Woakes, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers – Jofra Archer, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Alex Carey
Batters – David Warner, Steve Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Jason Roy
All-Rounders – Sam Curran, Chris Woakes (vc)
Bowlers – Jofra Archer, Tom Curran, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa
Expert Advice:
It is highly likely that Steve Smith will be back for this game. He has been in good form this year and can be your Dream11 Fantasy team captain for Grand Leagues.
Probable Winners:
Australia is expected to win this game and clinch the series.
