England vs Australia 3rd ODI
Australia’s white-ball tour of England concludes with the decisive third and final match of their ODI series, which also forms part of the inaugural ICC Cricket World Cup Super League. The match, at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester, takes place on September 16 and the live action gets underway at 13:00 local time.
Australia started the series with a win, after a key partnership between Glenn Maxwell (77) and Mitchell Marsh (73) lifted them to 294/9 from their 50 overs. Adam Zampa then claimed 4-55 with the ball as they restricted England to 275/9 despite Sam Billings’ century.
In the second game, Australia were on top again – Tom Curran and Adil Rashid’s ninth-wicket partnership proving key in lifting England to 225/9 from their 50 overs. At 144/2 in the 31st over, Australia seemed to be cruising to victory, until Chris Woakes (3-32), Jofra Archer (3-34) and Sam Curran (3-35) hit back to bowl the Aussies out for 207.
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Toss Prediction
England have won the toss in both matches so fa, fielding once and batting once. Australia are due this one, and Old Trafford tends to favour batting.
Weather Report
It could be cloudy in Manchester but the chance of rain is very low.
Pitch Condition
The pacemen hit back in the second match of this series, despite the fact Old Trafford usually favours batsmen.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latestodds and match prediction for England vs Australia 3rd ODI
England Team News & Playing 11
England Team News
After both Curran brothers impressed in the second ODI, Sam and Tom could retain their places for this third and final match. That leaves the England selectors with some tough decisions to make, with Moeen Ali and Mark Wood the two to have missed out last time.
England Key Players
- Jofra Archer: The paceman has six wickets so far in this series, taking 3-57 in the opening game and then a vital 3-34 last time out.
- Eoin Morgan: Smashed records at Old Trafford last summer and the England captain, after two useful innings, will want to kick on in the series decider.
- Tom Curran: Excellent last time out, hitting a vital 37 with the bat down the order before restricting Australia to just 28 from his ten overs.
England Team Form
England beat Ireland in their opening series in the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League, though they did fail to defend 328 in the final game as they ended with a defeat. This series started with a loss – coming up short chasing 295 to win – but Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer and Sam Curran were in the wickets to bowl them back into contention last time out.
England Predicted Playing 11
Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Billings, Chris Woakes, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
Australia Team News & Playing 11
Australia Team News
If he is fit, Steve Smith is likely to walk back into this team but the big question is where he would slot in. Marnus Labuschagne seems the most likely to make way, despite hitting 48 last time out.
Australia Key Players
- Aaron Finch: The captain hit 73 last time out to continue his good form with the bat on this tour, leading from the front at the top of the order.
- Glenn Maxwell: His batting performance in the first game was him back to his very best, as he hammered 77 from 59 balls to turn the game in Australia’s favour.
- Adam Zampa: The spinner has been Australia’s top wicket-taker so far, claiming 4-55 in the first match to keep the chase in check before taking 3-36 last time out.
Australia Team Form
This is Australia’s first ODI series since they had to cut short a series with New Zealand earlier in the year. Having lost 3-0 to South Africa, they started that series with New Zealand with a big win and then beat England in the opening game of this series only to collapse with the bat from a dominant position in the second game.
Australia Predicted Playing 11
David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
England vs Australia Head to Head
The opening game of this series was the 150th ODI between England and Australia and their first since England’s dominant World Cup semi-final win on their way to the title. Victory in the second game of this series was England’s 63rd in total, but Australia’s win in the first game – thanks to Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa in particular – was their 83rd ODI victory against England.
ENG vs AUS Head to Head Stats in ODI
| Matches Played |
ENG Won |
AUS Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 151 |
63 |
83 |
2 |
3 |
England vs Australia Betting Odds
After their comeback win in the second ODI, England are now favourites to win the series.
England Bet365 Odds
- England to win: England can be backed at 1.72 to win with Bet365.
- England top team batsman: Jonny Bairstow is 4.00 to be England’s top team batsman with Bet365, while opening partner Jason Roy is 4.50 and Joe Root can be backed at the same price. Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler are both 6.50, while Sam Billings is 8.00 with Bet365 despite his century in the first game.
- England top team bowler: Jofra Archer is 3.75 to be England’s top team bowler with Bet365 after his six wickets so far. Adil Rashid is the same price, while Mark Wood is 4.33 with Bet365 and Chris Woakes can be backed at 4.50. Sam and Tom Curran are both 5.00 with Bet365.
Australia Bet365 Odds
- Australia to win: Australia are 2.10 outsiders to win this game and therefore the series with Bet365.
- Australia top team batsman: David Warner is 3.75 with Bet365 to be Australia’s top team batsman, while Steven Smith is 4.00 and in-form captain Aaron Finch is the same price. Marcus Stoinis is 6.00 and Glenn Maxwell – who top-scored in the first game – is 7.00 with Bet365.
- Australia top team bowler: Mitchell Starc is 3.75 with Bet365 to be Australia’s top team bowler, while Pat Cummins and Adam Zampa are both 4.00. Josh Hazlewood is 4.50 with Bet365.
England Betway Odds
- England to win: Betway are also offering 1.72 on England to claim a series-clinching win.
- England top team batsman: Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow are both 4.00 with Betway to be England’s top team batsman, while Jason Roy is 4.50 and Eoin Morgan can be backed at 4.75. Jos Buttler is 5.00 with Betway to be England’s top team batsman and Sam Billings is 8.50.
- England top team bowler: Jofra Archer is 3.50 to be England’s top team bowler, while Adil Rashid is 4.00 and Chris Woakes can be backed at the same price. Tom Curran is 4.25 with Betway, Mark Wood is 4.33 and Sam Curran can be backed at 4.50.
Australia Betway Odds
- Australia to win: Australia are 2.00 outsiders with Betway to win the decisive final game of the series.
- Australia top team batsman: Steve Smith is 3.25 to be Australia’s top team batsman with Betway as he looks to return from injury, while Aaron Finch and David Warner can both be backed at 3.75. Marcus Stoinis is 5.00 with Betway and Mitchell Marsh is 8.00 with Glenn Maxwell a massive – and tempting – outsider at 13.00 with Betway.
- Australia top team bowler: In-form Adam Zampa is as high as 4.25 to be Australia’s top team bowler with Betway, with them leaning towards the pacemen instead. That means Mitchell Starc is 3.00 favourite, Pat Cummins is 3.60 and Josh Hazlewood is now 3.75.
🏆 England vs Australia Prediction
England came back well in the second game of this series and have the momentum now, which can carry them to a decisive win in the final game.
Sep 16, 2020
17:30 IST / 12:00 GMT
Old Trafford - Manchester, England
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