The third and final T20I match of the series between England AND Australia will be played at Manchester’s Old Trafford on Sunday 15 September.
The series is currently tied 1-1, with each team winning one game. Australia won the first T20I by 28 runs, while England emerged victorious in the second match by 3 wickets. Both teams will be looking to win the final game and close out the series.
Travis Head will lead the Australians, while Fil Salt would continue to captain the English side.
ENG vs AUS: T20Is head-to-head record
Matches played: 26 | England won: 12 | Australia won: 12 | No results: 2
T20I stats and stats at Old Trafford
- Matches played: 13
- Matches won with first shots: 04
- Matches won bowling first: 06
- Average first round results: 154
- Average results of the 2nd innings: 127
- Highest Total Recorded: 199/5 (19.1 Ov) by England v Pakistan
- Lowest Recorded Total: 103/10 (13.5 Ov) by New Zealand v England
- Highest Score Followed: 199/5 (19.1 Ov) by England v Pakistan
- Lowest protected score: 150/3 (20 Ov) by England Women vs West Indies Women
ENG vs AUS: Old Trafford Pitch Report
The pitch at Old Trafford usually favors kicking, with a good balance of pace and bounce. Strikers can expect a consistent bounce, allowing them to play shots with confidence. However, as the match progresses, the spinners may find help from the surface. For bowlers, keeping the correct line and length will be essential. The outfield is usually fast, making it easier to score quick singles and boundaries. While the field generally benefits from hitting, players who adjust to the conditions can still find opportunities for success.
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ENG vs AUS: Manchester weather forecast
Conditions in Manchester on Sunday are expected to be unfavorable for the game. Afternoon temperatures will be cool, hovering around 15°C, with a 70% chance of rain. The wind will be light at a speed of 15 km/h, while precipitation is expected to be high at 86%.
ENG vs AUS 2024: Predicted strength of both teams
England: Philip Salt (c & wk), Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Liam LivingstoneJacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Reece Topley
Australia: Matthew Short, Travis Head (c), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa
