England will take on Australia in the third T20I of a three-match series of Australia tour of England, 2024, at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. Ahead of the match, let’s take a look at England vs Australia 3rd T20I Match Preview, ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Manchester pitch report, and fantasy cricket tips.
3rd T20I, England vs Australia Preview
Australia drew first blood in the series opener, securing a convincing 28-run victory. However, true to their attacking nature, England bounced back spectacularly in the second T20I. In a nail-biting encounter that went down to the wire, the hosts clinched a narrow 3-wicket win, leveling the series and injecting a fresh dose of excitement into the contest. With the series now tied at 1-1, both teams have everything to play for in the 3rd T20I. Australia will be eager to replicate their performance from the first game, while England will be buoyed by their recent success and look to capitalize on their momentum.
Emirates Old Trafford Pitch Report
The batters are expected to enjoy the track at Emirates Old Trafford. Pacers may find some swing in the first few overs, but overall, the batters are likely to dominate. Chasing would be preferred, as the average score here is 154 runs.
England Playing 11
Philip Salt (c & wk), Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Reece Topley
Squad: Phil Salt (c), Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Josh Hull, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Saqib Mahmood, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, John Turner
Australia Playing 11
Matthew Short, Travis Head (c), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa
Squad: Mitchell Marsh, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Riley Meredith, Matt Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa
Top Fantasy Picks
- Liam Livingstone (AUS): The all-rounder has been in exceptional form recently, proving his ability with both bat and ball. He has scored 124 runs from 2 matches at an average of 62.00 and taken 5 wickets at an average of 7.60. His recent performances make him a strong pick for this high-stakes game.
- Phil Salt (ENG): Phil Salt has an impressive record against Australia in T20Is, averaging 32.00 and a strike rate of 165.52. Given his match-winning capabilities, Salt remains a multiplier pick for this outing.
- Matthew Short (AUS): Matthew Short has been a dominant force so far in the series, having an impressive average of 34.50 from 2 matches, with 69 runs while picking up five wickets at an average of 4.40. That makes him a key player to watch in this crucial encounter.
- Adil Rashid (ENG): He has been England’s trump card in T20Is against Australia, taking 15 wickets from 14 matches at an economy rate of 7.90. His ability to control the middle overs and pick up crucial wickets makes him a vital asset for England. Rashid has also enjoyed success at this ground, with 11 wickets from 8 matches.
- Sean Abbott (AUS): Sean Abbott has been Australia’s go-to pacer in T20Is, particularly effective against England with 5 wickets from just 2 matches at an economy rate of 8.86. His ability to secure early breakthroughs makes him a key factor in Australia’s bowling attack.
ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction
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ENG vs AUS Head to Head
England and Australia have gone head to head in 25 T20 matches, with Australia winning 12 games, England winning 11, and two matches ending without a result.
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