England vs Ireland, 3rd ODI
England will bid for a third win from three to complete a series whitewash against Ireland in the first matches of the inaugural ICC Cricket World Cup Super League. The two meet at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton, once again on August 4 and the match is again scheduled to start at 14:00 local time.
Despite missing some of their key World Cup stars due to fielding separate test and ODI squads during this reduced summer, England have won both games so far. David Willey and Sam Billings have been among their stand-out players as England have won by four wicket and six wickets in the two games so far.
Ireland have had newcomer Curtis Campher to thank for rescuing them with the bat after two top-order collapses. Two half-centuries in his first two ODIs have lifted Ireland to respectable totals, but on both occasions Billings has been involved in a match-winning partnership to get the hosts over the line.
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Toss Prediction
England have chased in both games so far and may elect to bat first this time to mix it up.
Weather Report
In contrast to some other parts of the country, Southampton is set to be sunny through the evening.
Pitch Condition
Wickets have fallen regularly so far, suggesting the usually batsman-friendly wicket has had something to offer the bowlers too.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for England vs Ireland, 3rd ODI.
England Team News & Playing 11
ENG Team News
Reece Topley will miss the third ODI after being struck by injury once again, which could mean Tom Curran returns in his place. Liam Dawson and Joe Denly’s replacement, Liam Livingstone, are both as yet unused and one or both could come into the team for the final game of the series.
ENG Key Players
- Jonny Bairstow: Smashed 82 from 74 balls last time out to get England off to a lightning start with the bat and prove his quality at the top of the order.
- David Willey: Opened the series with his maiden ODI five-wicket haul, taking 5-30 and then claimed 2-48 last time out before hitting 47* with the bat.
- Sam Billings: Led the way with the bat in both games so far, hitting 67* and 46* in key, match-winning partnerships to get England over the line both times.
ENG Team Form
This is only England’s second ODI series since winning the World Cup. They drew the first, with South Africa, and the performances of David Willey and Sam Billings have been key in ensuring they won this one. The two victories in this series so far gives them two wins from two in the inaugural ICC Cricket World Cup Super League.
England Predicted Playing 11
Jonny Bairstow (wk), Jason Roy, Tom Banton, Eoin Morgan, Sam Billings, Liam Livingstone, Liam Dawson, David Willey, Tom Curran, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
Ireland Team News & Playing 11
IRE Team News
Barry McCarthy’s injury in his first over of the first game has proved sufficient to rule him out for the series, while Boyd Rankin will also play no part. Joshua Little and Craig Young are leading the pace attack instead, with Peter Chase and George Dockrell both having been called up to replace the former two.
IRE Key Players
- Curtis Campher: Hit 59* on his ODI debut and then 68 last time out, while also picking up three wickets across the two matches so far.
- Paul Stirling: The big-hitting opener could make a big difference at the top of the order if he hits full steam – the Irish badly need some top-order runs.
- Joshua Little: His three wickets last time out, dismissing Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan and Moeen Ali, briefly threatened to turn the game Ireland’s way.
IRE Team Form
Ireland could be set for a second consecutive 3-0 series whitewash defeat. They lost to West Indies in their previous ODI series before this one and scores of 172 all out and 212/9, despite Curtis Campher’s two half-centuries, have not been good enough to prevent two more defeats.
Ireland Predicted Playing 11
Paul Stirling, Gareth Delany, Andrew Balbirnie (c), William Porterfield, Kevin O’Brien, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Simi Singh, Andy McBrine, Joshua Little, Craig Young
England vs Ireland Head to Head
England have won ten of their 11 completed ODIs against Ireland, with Ireland’s shock win at the 2011 World Cup still their only victory against the English. Recent matches have all been low scoring ones – England chasing 199 in a four-wicket win last year and restricting Ireland to 172 and 212/9 in six- and four-wicket wins in this series.
END vs IRE Head to Head Stats in ODI
| Matches Played |
ENG Won |
IRE Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 12 |
10 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
England vs Ireland Betting Odds
England are big favourites to wrap up a series whitewash.
ENG Bet365 Odds
- ENG to win the match: England are big favourites to win at 1.05 with Bet365.
- England top team batsman: After his big-hitting exploits in the last match, Jonny Bairstow is 3.25 to be England’s top team batsman in this game with Bet365. Opening partner Jason Roy is 3.40 to reach the same heights. Eoin Morgan is 6.00 with Bet365, while in-form Sam Billings is a generous 7.50.
- England top team bowler: In-form David Willey is as high as 4.00 to be England’s top team bowler in this game, while Saqib Mahmood is 5.00 with Bet365. Tom Curran can be backed at 4.00 as he targets a return, but Adil Rashid remains the favourite at 3.60 with Bet365 after his three wickets last time out.
IRE Bet365 Odds
- IRE to win the match: Ireland are massive 11.00 outsiders to win this game with Bet365.
- Ireland top team batsman: Ireland’s top order has fallen short so far, so Curtis Campher at 7.00 to be Ireland’s top team batsman for a third time could be a generous price with Bet365. Andy Balbirnie and Paul Stirling are 4.50 joint-favourites, while Kevin O’Brien and the potentially returning former captain William Porterfield are both 5.50.
- Ireland top team bowler: Craig Young is 4.00 favourite with Bet365 to be Ireland’s top team bowler, while Josh Little is 4.50 after his three wickets last time out. Boyd Rankin and Mark Adair are out injured, so Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany and Simi Singh – all at 5.50 – could be more prominent.
ENG Betway Odds
- ENG to win the match: Betway are also offering 1.05 on England to win.
- ENG top batsman: Jonny Bairstow can be backed at 3.25 with Betway to be England’s top team batsman for a second consecutive game, while opening partner Jason Roy is 3.60 and captain Eoin Morgan is 4.75. Sam Billings is a huge outsider despite his form. He can be backed at 9.00 with Bet365.
- ENG top bowler: Adil Rashid is 3.25 favourite with Betway to be England’s top team bowler for the second match in a row. David Willey, Saqib Mahmood and Tom Curran can all be backed at 3.75, meanwhile.
IRE Betway Odds
- IRE to win the match: Ireland are 9.00 outsiders with Betway to win the final game of the series and avoid a whitewash.
- IRE top batsman: Betway have listed Paul Stirling as outright favourite to be Ireland’s top team batsman. He is 3.75, Andy Balbirnie is 4.50 and William Porterfield is 5.50 should he come into the team. Curtis Campher is a big outsider at 7.00 with Betway.
- IRE top bowler: Barry McCarthy, Boyd Rankin and Mark Adair are all listed despite being out of contention, which leaves two main bowling choices. Craig Young is 3.00 favourite with Betway to be Ireland’s top team bowler and Josh Little is 3.60.
🏆 England vs Ireland Prediction
England have been dominant in the two games so far and are comfortable favourites to see off Ireland in this final ODI too.
Aug 04, 2020
18:30 IST / 13:00 GMT
The Rose Bowl - Southampton, England
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