Former ODI World Cup winners England continued their woeful form in the fifty-over format. Harry Brook and his side lost the second ODI by 68 runs in Leeds. The home team were bowled out for 202 runs while chasing 271 to win as they were bowled with 58 balls to play.
There is a lot to think about for the home team ahead of the third game on Tuesday to be played in Chester-Le-Street. The biggest cause of concern was the form of the batters and the way the bowlers had been performing. With some of the big names missing, the onus is on the likes of Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, and Adil Rashid to come up with goods.
England will also be wary of the marauding Australian side and the brand of cricket they are playing. The new-look England side have a lot of young players who are trying to show their mettle and make their places secure. This series against Australia comes at a time when the Kangaroos are just a few months away from celebrating their 2023 ODI title win.
Here is the England XI for the game against Australia
Openers – Phil Salt and Ben Duckett
Phil Salt hasn’t been able to translate his terrific T20I form in the ODI format. The right-handed batter scored just 12 runs during the 2nd ODI. The English team management will be worried about Salt’s form but will want to give him a longer rope. Ben Duckett on the other hand has been scoring runs with ease and his form has been an endearing sight for England fans.
Middle-order – Harry Brook and Jamie Smith
Life as a captain hasn’t been easy for Harry Brook as his form with the bat has fallen through. The youngster could score only 4 before he was dismissed by Mitchell Starc. The home team will hope that Brook can come back to form and help his side win the next game. Jamie Smith has made a seamless transition from Test to ODI cricket and top-scored for his side with 49 runs.
All-Rounder – Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, and Jacob Bethell
England team management saw both Will Jacks and Liam Livingstone fall for first-ball ducks. Despite their failures in the last game, the talented duo will be back to good during the 3rd game. Adil Rashid is the most experienced bowler and he has been bowling well and is England’s best bet to win the next game. Young Jacob Bethell has been winning fans with his bowling and batting and will be looked to play a key role during the game on Tuesday.
Bowlers – Jofra Archer, Matthew Potts, and Olly Stone
Brydon Carse was the most expensive bowler for England during the 1st ODI. This could see Jofra Archer make his return for the 3rd ODI. The other fast bowlers in the side are expected to be Matthew Potts who bowled a beauty to dismiss Steve Smith and Olly Stone who picked just 1 wicket.
Likely England XI vs Australia
Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Harry Brook (Captain), Jamie Smith (WK), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Olly Stone, and Matthew Potts.
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