The 2nd ODI between England and Australia will be played at Leeds and this will be the moment we see which side will be dominant going forward in the series as well. The two rivals in international cricket will go head-to-head in the upcoming games at Headingley and this will surely be one of the most iconic games in this 5 match ODI series that has given us a lot of great matches in One Day Internationals.
The England side will be playing at home and will want to take advantage of this upcoming game. The England team have a great record at Headingley and they will be looking forward to keeping the winning streak alive against one of their biggest rivals in the game. Though the Aussies will not make it easy we are sure the Poms will be planning to make a team to get the better of them
So, here is the potential playing XI for England in the upcoming match:
Top order- Philip Salt, Ben Duckett and Will Jacks
With the absence of Jonny Bairstow, it will be better for the England team to go with the likes of Philip Salt and Ben Duckett who have been opening the batting for England throughout their international career. The addition of the explosive Will Jacks will also be a great addition to the top order and his attacking style of cricket will be something that England would want in the second ODI.
Middle order- Harry Brook(c), Jamie Smith(wk) and Liam Livingstone
England will be playing under a new skipper in Harry Brook and the spot at number 4 will be a big test for him and seems the perfect position for him to build the innings. We have already seen the likes of Jamie Smith in the Test matches and there is no doubt that he will want to prove himself in first-class cricket as well. We all know how dangerous Livingstone can be as well and there is no doubt that he will be the perfect number 6 batter who will take on the opposition.
Lower middle-order- Jacob Bethell and Jofra Archer
Jacob Bethell is a talented all-rounder who has shown in the T20I series that he can perform with the bat and could bowl some handy overs of left-arm spin and this will really be a moment where he will be challenged by the spirited Aussie crowd. Though Jofra Archer is known for his express pace, we should not forget that he is no mug with the bat and can play some big shots to get his team out of trouble.
Tailenders- Brydon Carse, Reece Topley and Adil Rashid
Brydon Carse has already proven that he can bowl the tough overs and take wickets in the middle and he definitely deserves the chance to showcase his variations and skills against Australia once again. Reece Topley will be the better option as the swinging new ball will suit him and he can also get some early wickets as well. The likes of Adil Rashid have always been an asset to the poms with wrist spinners and he is also the trump card for England when a wicket is needed.
England’s predicted XI – Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Harry Brook(c), Jamie Smith(wk), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, Reece Topley, Adil Rashid
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