England vs Australia 3rd ODI 2024: Match Details, Squad Updates, Pitch Report, and Live Streaming Details
The second ODI played between Australia and England at Headingley was a one-sided match where Australia easily decimated the English team by 68 runs. Asked to bat first, the Australian team kept losing wickets at regular intervals and posted a total of 270 runs on the board. The English team, coming to chase the target, had a poor start and lost 5 wickets for 65 runs. But, the contributions from the lower order took their team to 202.
The game changer for Australia was their crisis man Alex Carey who scored 74 runs, once Australia was reduced to 221-9 and his crucial last wicket partnership with Hazlewood of 49 runs helped to set a target of 271 and for England, it was Jamie Smith who contributed 49 runs. Both the keepers were the top scorers for their respective teams.
Starc, Hazlewood, and Maxwell coming to the squad was enough for the English team as they picked 7 wickets in total. Starc picked 3 wickets for 50 runs for Australia whereas for the English team, it was Brydon Carse who picked 3 wickets for 75 runs. The third match will be crucial for both teams with the series on the line.
Let’s look at the possible changes for each team in the next match:
England vs Australia 3rd ODI 2024 Match Details
Dates: September 24, 2024
Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Start Time: 5:00 PM IST / 12:30 PM LOCAL
England vs Australia 3rd ODI 2024 Squad Updates, and Possible Changes in Both the Lineups
England
England has a lot to worry about as a whole unit. No one has clicked and played some outrageous innings. Either the batting or bowling unit, in the two matches, have let the team down. Known for their fearless approach, Bazball hasn’t worked in favor of the English team in these two ODI matches. A lot of responsibility will be on experienced players like Phil Salt who has to step up and play some crucial match-winning innings in the upcoming games after his recent struggle.
The same goes for Livingston who has underperformed in both the matches. The bowlers showed comparatively better performances in the last match but will still need better effectiveness as they allowed Australia to cross the 250 mark after the early breakthroughs. Harry Brook, as a captain, will look to create an impact in the next match and get the England team back to winning ways.
Playing 11: Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Harry Brook (C), Jamie Smith (wk), Liam Livingston, Jacob Bethell, Reece Topley, Jofra Archer, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid
Australia
Australia have done a fair job in the two matches and won’t make many changes to their squad. However, some of the senior players would love to score some runs and silence the critics. Steve Smith has been quiet for two matches and would be looking to get some runs under his belt. Similarly, Mitchell Marsh would love to contribute more and set an example for others as a leader.
So far, Maxwell hasn’t had a good comeback and would love to regain his form in the last three remaining three ODIs. The bowling unit has done a great job, picking wickets at regular intervals and building pressure. However, senior players such as Starc, Hazlewood, and Zampa would love to get some match practice and get back to the rhythm.
Playing 11: Travis Head, Matthew Short, Mitchell Marsh (C), Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Aaron Hardie, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
England vs Australia 3rd ODI 2024 Pitch Report & Weather
The third ODI will be played in Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. The ground has a rich history, having played its first ODI game in 1999 and since then has witnessed 21 games. Out of these 21 games, the teams chasing the score have won on 11 instances and two matches have ended in no result. The highest score posted on this ground is 338 by Sri Lanka. England has scored 99, which is the lowest on this ground.
The average score batting first is 239. The pitch initially helps the bowlers but gets better as the game progresses. It is a batting-friendly pitch and the batters from both the teams will look to get back in form. Clear weather is anticipated.
England vs Australia 3rd ODI 2024 LIVE Telecast and LIVE Streaming Details
Where to Watch England vs Australia 3rd ODI 2024 Live in India?
The 3rd ODI will be available for live streaming on the SonyLiv App and Sony Sports channels.
Where to Watch England vs Australia 3rd ODI 2024 Live in Australia?
Viewers in Australia can catch the match live on Fox Sports and Kayo Sports.
Where to Watch England vs Australia 3rd ODI 2024 Live in the UK?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event.
