England vs Australia, 2020: 2nd ODI – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Playing XIs:

England:

Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Billings, Chris Woakes, Tom Curran, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer

Australia:

David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Marcus Stoinis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

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. The former Australian captain has cleared the concussion test and is available for selection.

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 and also has an average slightly above 40. You can have him in both your Dream11 Fantasy teams.

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), Jason Roy

All-Rounders – Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell

Bowlers – Jofra Archer, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler

Batters – Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Aaron Finch (vc), Marnus Labuschagne

All-Rounders – Glenn Maxwell (c), Chris Woakes

Bowlers – Adil Rashid, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa

Expert Advice:

Steve Smith is available for selection. Hence, you can have him as a multiplier in one of your Dream11 Fantasy teams.

Probable Winners:

England are expected to win this match and level the series.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.