ENG vs AUS Predictions – 2nd ODI – 21/09/2024
England desperate to bounce back after Travis Head thrashing as Australia look to extend the winning streak
The world champions Australia, who are on a 13-match win streak, will play England in the second One-Day International on September 21. The two rivals will meet at Headingley in Leeds on Saturday, with the match set to begin at 3:30 PM IST.
Here is our analysis for the second ODI.
ENG vs AUS Prediction – 2nd ODI – Best Bets
Below are some of the best bets for this ENG vs AUS 2nd ODI match.
Australia to win – Stake @ 1.60, BET HERE
Australia, despite facing injury and illness issues in the camp, have a much stronger side with multiple impact players in Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa.
Travis Head to be the top Australia batter – 10Cric @ 3.30, BET HERE
Travis Head continued his great form with an outrageous knock of 154* off 129 in the opening game. He has smashed 487 runs in the last eight ODI innings at an average of 69 and strike rate of 124.
Jacob Bethell TO 36.5 runs – Dafabet @ 1.86, BET HERE
Jacob Bethell made 35 off 34 on his ODI debut and picked up one wicket. He has shown good promise in a short period in international cricket and you can take a punt on him.
Venue and Pitch Analysis
Headingley in Leeds is known to be a balanced venue with some assistance for bowlers as well. Seamers should find good movement in overcast conditions. The average first innings score at the venue in the last eight completed matches reads 278.
ENG vs AUS Odds 2nd ODI
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Head-to-Head Record ENG vs AUS
The Aussies hold an upper hand when it comes to the head-to-head record between these two arch rivals in ODI cricket. They have competed against each other in 159 matches, with Australia winning 89 games and England coming out victorious 63 times.
England
England were outplayed in the first game at Trent Bridge, where they lost by seven wickets. Batting first, they had a great platform with Ben Duckett smashing 95 off 91 and Will Jacks scoring 62 off 56. England were 213-2 in the 33rd over but lost too many wickets and could only reach 315. Their bowling unit didn’t have any answers to Travis Head.
Australia
The champion side registered a comprehensive victory on Thursday to take 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Adam Zampa and Marnus Labuschagne snared three wickets each to pull things back after England’s rapid start. Travis Head then hammered an unbeaten 154 in 129 balls with Labuschagne making 77 not-out in 61 deliveries.
Where to Watch ENG vs AUS 2nd ODI
Check out the details of where to watch the ENG vs AUS match.
- Sony Sports Network holds the broadcasting rights for the ENG vs AUS series in India. Fans can also stream the matches online through the Sony LIV or FanCode apps.
- In the UK, viewers can watch the live broadcast on Sky Sports or stream it via the SkyGo or Now apps.
- Australian audiences can enjoy the live action on Fox Sports and stream it on Kayo Sports.
Toss Prediction
The record at Headingley shows that this has been a good venue for chasing. Out of 47 ODI matches hosted here, the chasing side has won 26 games. Expect the team winning the toss to field first in this game.
ENG vs AUS 2nd ODI – Key Points
Take a look at the weather forecast, key matchup and favourites to get a better picture of the match.
Weather conditions
Looking at the forecast, the weather is likely to be partly sunny and pleasant on Saturday with some clouds in intervals. There’s a 25% chance of precipitation while temperature will range between 17 to 23 degree Celsius.
Favourites to win the match – Australia
Australia remain heavy favourites to win the second ODI. They have won the previous six ODIs against England and head into this fixture with a 63% chance of winning.
Key matchup
Travis Head has struck 74 off 70 against Adil Rashid and only been dismissed once. England’s hopes of winning depend on removing Head early.
