England secured a crucial win in the 3rd ODI at Chester-le-Street, winning by the DLS method, as they were 46 runs ahead of the par score. Strong performances from Will Jacks and skipper Harry Brook in the middle order have given the hosts confidence in their lineup.
Australia's depth in the lower middle order has kept them ahead in the series. Although Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood didn’t make a huge impact in the last game, they remain key bowlers for the Aussies.
England’s bowling attack, led by Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse, has shown promise. However, the hosts need consistency with the bat to challenge Australia's lead.
England's captain Harry Brook led his side to a series-saving win in the 3rd ODI, scoring a maiden century, while Will Jacks contributed with 84 runs. Despite a solid 315-run total in the opening match, England’s bowlers struggled to defend it. Key pacers like Jofra Archer, Matthew Potts, and Brydon Carse are crucial on the Lord’s pitch, which favors fast bowlers. Philip Salt’s poor form remains a concern.
Key Players:
Predicted Playing XI:
Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Harry Brook (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Matthew Potts
Australia’s batting lineup has been impressive, led by Travis Head’s 154 in the 1st ODI and Alex Carey’s back-to-back fifties in the last two matches. Their deep batting order, including Aaron Hardie and Glenn Maxwell, provides a tough challenge for England. Starc and Hazlewood are expected to make a bigger impact at Lord’s, with Sean Abbott and Cameron Green adding depth to the pace attack.
Key Players:
Predicted Playing XI:
Travis Head, Matthew Short, Mitchell Marsh (c), Steven Smith, Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood
Rain is forecasted in London on match day, with a high of 12°C. The Lord’s pitch typically offers a balanced contest, with fast bowlers expected to play a key role. The average 1st innings score is 231 runs, but a rain-affected game could alter the ideal total.
With 42 out of 86 ODIs won by the team batting first at Lord’s, both teams may prefer to bat first, especially given the current form and conditions.
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