ENG vs AUS Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Sep 21, 2024
The rivalry between England and Australia is set to continue in the second ODI of their ODI series at Headingley, Leeds. England will be looking to bounce back after the first match in Nottingham. Australia, on the other hand, will want to dominate again. Cricket fans can expect an electrifying encounter as these two world-class teams face off, with England looking to level the series and Australia eager to maintain their lead.
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England vs Australia head-to-head record
England and Australia have a long-standing history across all formats, but in their most recent five ODI encounters, Australia has held the upper hand, winning all five matches. Despite this, England will be looking to use their home advantage at Headingley, a venue where they have often performed well, to turn the tide in this ODI series.
England vs Australia live streaming and broadcast
The second ODI between England and Australia will take place on Saturday, 21 September 2024 at Headingley, Leeds. Fans in India can catch the action live on the Sony Sports Network, with streaming available on the SonyLiv app and FanCode app.
ENG vs AUS Team Previews
England
England will once again be led by their charismatic captain Harry Brook, who will look to inspire his side after a deflating loss in the first ODI.
England's batting lineup, featuring key players like Ben Duckett and Will Jacks, remains potent, but they will need to show more consistency against a dangerous Australian bowling attack.
In the bowling department, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid are crucial. Leg-spinner Rashid is six wickets away from 350 List A wickets. He will be eager to exploit Headingley’s spin-friendly conditions. Archer’s pace will also play a pivotal role in containing Australia’s aggressive top order.
England will be attempting to put up a more sustained effort with the bat. Harry Brook will be one of the players that English fans will look to for that. The England skipper made a start with 39 runs in the first ODI, but will need a milestone in Leeds.
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Australia
Australia, under the leadership of Mitchell Marsh, will aim to carry their winning momentum into this match.
Their top-order batting, comprising Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Steve Smith, Cameron Green and Marnus Labuschagne will look to fire again. They will be key to setting up or chasing down another challenging target. Their top five batters contributed all 317 runs while only losing three wickets in 44 overs in the opening ODI.
Adam Zampa’s reliable leg-spin gives Australia a balanced attack that will test England’s batters on a ground where both seamers and spinners could thrive. He took three wickets for 49 runs in ten overs at Trent Bridge.
All-rounders like Cameron Green offer added depth with bat and ball, making the visitors a formidable opponent. The 25-year-old has two half-centuries and one five-wicket haul in ODIs.
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ENG vs AUS Toss Prediction
Teams winning the toss at Headingley often prefer to bowl first due to early assistance for fast bowlers. However, the pitch generally flattens out, favouring the batters as the game progresses.
The captain winning the toss is likely to field first, aiming to exploit any early movement in the surface and make use of better batting conditions later on.
Australia won the previous game by batting second.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
Headingley is known for offering something for both batters and bowlers. While early on, there could be some swing for the fast bowlers, especially if overcast conditions persist, spinners like Adil Rashid and Adam Zampa could also come into play as the pitch slows down later in the match.
With a forecast of clear skies and only a slight 12 percent chance of rain, the weather should not play a significant role. Temperatures will remain cool, but humid. A score of 280-plus may be needed to secure a victory.
The previous match between these two sides at Headingley was won by England by three wickets in 2015.
ENG vs AUS Betting Tips
England will be highly motivated to bounce back in front of their home crowd, while Australia’s consistency makes them slight favorites. Considering both teams' batting firepower, expect a high-scoring game with plenty of boundaries.
The home side are still in a bit of a transition phase after losing some of their ODI stalwarts in Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali and Mark Wood. That opens opportunities for newer players to step up.
Australia have the opportunity to pounce on an England side that would be hurting from a Nottingham thrashing. They may win the second ODI too.
Bonus Cricket Bets
With Headingley’s shorter boundaries and Australia boasting aggressive opening batters, this bet could offer good returns. Australia went at over six runs per over in the previous game.
The Aussies could be safe choice to hit the most number of boundary fours in the second match of the five-match ODI series. England hit 27 fours in the opening game. Travis Head alone, hit 20 fours in that game and Australia hit 34 fours.
In the previous fixture, both batting lineups managed over 300 runs in a game which only featured 13 wickets. This bet offers value because both teams possess strong batting lineups who could dominate the bowlers.
Who will win ENG vs AUS
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