England vs Australia, 2020: 3rd ODI – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

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 has been sidelined for this game as well. Sam Curran misses out.

Probable Playing XIs:

England:

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

Australia:

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

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

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, 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), Joe Root, 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, Jonny Bairstow (C)

Batters – David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Jason Roy

All-Rounders – Chris Woakes (vc)

Bowlers – Jofra Archer, Tom Curran, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa

Expert Advice:

Jonny Bairstow can be backed as captain.

Probable Winners:

Australia is expected to win this game and clinch the series.

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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.