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:
England fought back brilliantly in the second ODI against Australia. From the jaws of a defeat, the team managed to get over the winning line and thereby drew the series. The third ODI between England and Australia is now a do-or-die, given that the team that wins the series will clinch the series.
Australia, who looked quite good throughout this tour, faltered at critical times. Thus, that is one area they would like to improve upon. England, meanwhile, will hope to win this game and this series as well having already won the T20I series a few days ago.
Weather Report
With a high of 20 degrees Celsius and a low of around 14 degrees Celsius, the conditions seem to be fine for a game of cricket. Also, the humidity levels will be high.
Pitch Condition/Report:
Batting first is the best option at this venue. Moreover, in both the games in this series, the team that chased struggled. Batsmen will have to be selective with their shots.
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.
Steal Picks:
Sam Curran (8 credits) – Sam Curran picked up a brilliant three-wicket haul in the last game and can also chip in with the bat.
Marnus Labuschagne (8.5 credits) – Marnus scored 374 runs in 8 innings this year at an average of 47 while 69 runs of those runs came in this series.
Alex Carey (8.5 credits) – Alex Carey scored only 46 runs in two matches. He is also an important part of the Australian middle-order and is expected to put up a big score in this match.
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 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Jos Buttler
Batters – Eoin Morgan (vc), Steve Smith, Aaron Finch (c), Marnus Labuschagne
All-Rounders – Chris Woakes, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers – Jofra Archer, Josh Hazlewood, Adil Rashid
12th Man – Alex Carey
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for 11Wickets 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
12th Man – Josh Hazlewood
(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:
The pitch seems to be a balanced one. Thus, it is better to round your 11Wickets Fantasy team with a nearly equal number of batsmen, bowlers and all-rounders. Also, Steve Smith is expected to be back in the side for this game.
Probable Winners:
Australia is expected to win this game and also clinch the series.
