Battle of supremacy between England and Australia
| Date | September 29, 2024 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | County Ground, Bristol |
| Format | ODI |
| Series | Australia tour of England, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
Harry Brook has odds of 3.95 to be England's best batsman.
Travis Head has odds of 3.40 to be Australia's best batsman.
Jofra Archer has odds of 3.65 to be England's best bowler
Mitchell Starc has odds of 3.15 to be Australia's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
It has been one of the biggest turnarounds in recent memory where a team has turned the tables on the World Champions, Australia. Hosts England won the 4th ODI by 186 runs to level the series 2-2. The Englishmen, who looked in poor form in the first two games, have delivered a punch in the last two to improve their odds. The Australians seem to have lost the plot in the last two games and shall look to bounce back and grab the series. Both teams have had their positives in this tournament, and we expect a cracker in the contest that will decide the fate of the two sides.
England Preview
Harry Brook will be proud of how his team bounced back in the series. After being 0-2 down, the team has won the last two games by big margins. Their odds have improved on cricket betting sites thanks to their strong fightback in the last two games. They enjoy a good record at Bristol, and Brook and his men look to draw inspiration from previous wins and seal the series.
The team will expect a strong show at the top from Ben Duckett and Philip Salt, as the Australians have a champion new-ball attack. Harry Brook played a match-winning knock in the last game and will look to add runs in the middle order with Will Jacks and Jamie Smith. Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell are good hitters and add firepower to the batting lineup.
Matthew Potts and Jofra Archer bowled brilliantly in the last game, and the team expects a strong show from them at the start. Adil Rashid has troubled the Australians, and the team expects a good show from him in the middle order. Brydon Carse, Will Jacks, and Livingstone add variety to the attack.
Expected Starting XI for England
Harry Brook (c), Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Smith (wk), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid
Australia Preview
Mitchell Marsh and his men will be under pressure after consecutive losses. It isn't often that the team loses two games in a row. Due to their consistency in recent months, they have been the favorites to win on cricket betting apps. Marsh and his men would like to live up to those expectations and do well in this game.
Travis Head has had a dream run for the last 12 months, and he must deliver a strong start with his skipper Mitchell Marsh. The middle order struggled in the last game, and the team will need a good show from Steven Smith, Josh Inglis, and Marnus Labuchange. Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, and Sean Abbott are key in the lower middle order.
The bowling attack has struggled in the last two games, and the team expects Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood to strike early and pressure the English top order. Mitchell Marsh and Abbott must keep the scoring under check in the middle overs. The team also expects a good show from Adam Zampa and Maxwell in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Australia
Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
TOSS: To Bat First
In the last four games in the series, the team batting first has won on three occasions. The wickets are good to bat on early in the game and wear down in the second half. The team winning the toss would look to take advantage of the conditions by batting first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect overcast conditions in Bristol, and rain may play spoilsport. The overcast conditions will make it challenging for the batsmen on this wicket. Fast bowlers have done well on this wicket in the past. A score of 320 runs or more will be good on this surface under these conditions.
OUR PREDICTION
England will be confident after winning the last two games. Their batsmen have done well, and this will add to the team's confidence in this contest. The challenge will be for their bowlers to do well and win the game. Australians have lost only twice against England in the last nine games. They have variety in the attack and firepower in the batting department, making them favorites.
Our prediction is for Australia to win
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