England vs Australia, 3rd ODI at Chester-le-Street

Can England Bounce Back?

The Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street is all set to host the third and final ODI between England and Australia on September 24, 2024. With Australia already leading the series 2-0, England will look to salvage some pride and end their dismal run in the 50-over format ¹.

Recent Performance

England’s recent performance in ODIs has been underwhelming, to say the least. They’ve lost five consecutive matches, highlighting their struggles in finding the right balance and tempo ¹. On the other hand, Australia has been on a roll, winning five straight games, with their top-order batsmen and bowlers firing on all cylinders ¹.

Key Players to Watch

For England, Ben Duckett has been the top run-scorer in the series, with 127 runs to his name ². Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone will also be crucial in England’s batting lineup. In the bowling department, Matthew Potts has been the standout performer, picking up three wickets ².

Australia’s Travis Head has been in scintillating form, scoring 183 runs in the series ². Alex Carey’s 74 in the second ODI was also instrumental in Australia’s 68-run win ². Adam Zampa has been the top wicket-taker for Australia, with four scalps ².

Squads

England’s squad includes Harry Brook (captain), Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt (wicketkeeper), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Olly Stone, Reece Topley, and John Turner ².

Australia’s squad features Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, and Adam Zampa ².

Prediction

While England will look to bounce back, Australia’s momentum and form suggest they’ll likely take the series 3-0. However, England’s batting lineup has the potential to fire, and if they can get off to a good start, they might just give Australia a run for their money ².

Live Coverage

You can catch the live action on various sports channels and streaming platforms. For live scores, updates, and analysis, visit www.onecricket.net.

Will England be able to turn their fortunes around, or will Australia complete a series sweep? Tune in on September 24 to find out!