ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: With the series tied at 1-1, England and Australia will leave no stone unturned as they face off in the third and final T20I match on Sunday. The match is scheduled to begin at 07:00 PM (IST) on September 15, 2024, at Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
England failed to chase down 180 runs in the first T20I. So, when Australia posted 193/6 in the second match, and England lost their first two wickets for just 34 runs, it seemed like a familiar script was unfolding. Another disappointing result loomed for the England Cricket Team and their fans at Sophia Gardens.
But cricket, much like life, is unpredictable. Liam Livingstone came to the crease and unleashed an onslaught. After contributing 45 runs for the third wicket with captain Phil Salt, Livingstone forged a crucial 90-run partnership off just 47 balls with Jacob Bethell for the fourth wicket. That partnership turned the game around, as England won by three wickets with an over to spare.
Now, we head to the third and final match of the series. Both teams will be eager to seize victory and claim another trophy for their cabinets.
Also Read: ENG vs AUS 2nd T20I Live Streaming Info
ENG vs AUS Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: The pitch at Old Trafford Cricket Ground tends to favor fast bowlers. The cloudy and rainy conditions further tilt the balance towards pace, with the new ball expected to offer significant lateral movement. However, batting should become easier once the ball softens and loses its shine.
Considering the venue’s average score, which hovers around 140, and factoring in both the weather and the pitch conditions, a total between 150-160 runs can prove to be quite challenging to chase in the second innings.
Weather Report: This game is in Manchester, where rain is quite frequent. The weather forecast also indicates a 70% chance of rain in Manchester on Sunday. Therefore, the England vs. Australia 3rd T20I match is likely to be affected by the weather at some point. Here’s the full weather report:
- Maximum Temperature: 17°C
- Precipitation: 70%
- Humidity: 92%
- Wind: 14 km/h
ENG vs AUS Head To Head Record
Before this series began, the head-to-head record between England and Australia in T20Is was 11-11 from 24 matches, with two games ending without a result. Following England’s victory in the second T20I, the record remains tied, with each team having 12 wins. However, the outcome of the third T20I will likely shift the balance in favor of one team. Which team do you think will win this match? Share your thoughts in the comments.
| Matches played | 26 |
| England Wins | 12 |
| Australia Wins | 12 |
| No Result | 02 |
ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
England
- Jofra Archer was rested for the 2nd T20I due to load management concerns. His replacement, Brydon Carse, bowled impressively, picking up two crucial wickets.
- Archer is expected to return to England’s Playing XI, likely replacing Reece Topley.
Australia
- Australia is likely to stick with the same combination they used in the 2nd T20I.
- Xavier Bartlett remains sidelined due to injury for the Australian side.
TOP Picks For ENG vs AUS Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Travis Head: The Australian smasher is a pure match winner and a player of unique skill set. He likes to get off right from the first ball. After a quick-fire half century in the 1st T20I match, Head scored 31 runs off just 14 balls in the last game.
- Liam Livingstone: Scored 87 runs off 47 balls and picked up two wickets as well in the 2nd T20I match. He simply looked like a one-man army for England in that game. On current form, Livingstone is probably a safe captain option in fantasy cricket tips.
- Matt Short: He is fast becoming Australia’s main main in the white-ball cricket. He might be the opener but there is a bowler in him and he showed that skill after picking up five wickets in the last match.
- Sam Curran: He might have failed to impact the first two matches of this series the way we know he can, but Curran remains a premium player in the white-ball cricket. His all-round skills make him a solid option in fantasy cricket teams.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Phil Salt: England’s captain laid the foundation for his team’s successful chase against Australia in the 2nd T20I match. The 27-year-old scored 39 runs off just 23 balls.
- Jake Fraser-McGurk: Despite a poor start to his international career, Australia backed the young man with a spot in the team in the 2nd T20I match. And the young man didn’t disappoint after smashing 50 runs off just 31 balls.
- Sean Abbott: Picked up two wickets in the last match. In the two matches in this series, the fast bowler has picked up five wickets.
ENG vs AUS Predicted Lineups
England Playing XI: Phil Salt (C/WK), Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Reece Topley
Australia Playing XI: Matt Short, Travis Head (C), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis (WK), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa
Full Squads
England Squad vs Australia: 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 Squad vs England: Mitchell Marsh (C), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshius (Reserve)
ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Teams
ENG vs AUS Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: P Salt
- Batsmen: T Head, W Jacks, J Fraser-McGurk
- All-rounders: L Livingstone (VC), S Curran, C Green, M Short (C)
- Bowlers: A Zampa, S Abbott, B Carse
ENG vs AUS Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: P Salt, J Inglis
- Batsmen: J Bethell, J Fraser-McGurk
- All-rounders: L Livingstone, S Curran (C), M Stoinis, M Short (VC)
- Bowlers: A Zampa, S Abbott, A Rashid
