ENG vs AUS 3rd T20I Predictions – 15/09/2024
England and Australia to play a decider after the Liam Livingstone show levelled the series scoreline
The third and final T20 international of the series between England and Australia is set to be hosted at Old Trafford, Manchester on September 15th. With the scoreline levelled at 1-1, the Ashes rivals will hope to clinch the series when they meet on Sunday at 11 PM IST.
Read on for our analysis for the series-deciding third T20I.
ENG vs AUS Prediction – 3rd T20I – Best Bets
Below are some of the best bets for this ENG vs AUS 3rd T20I match.
Travis Head over 24.5 runs – Stake @ 1.85, BET HERE
The explosive left-hand batter has been in incredible form, scoring 391 runs in the last 10 games at an average of 43 while striking at 188. Back him to get a good start here as well.
Liam Livingstone over 40.5 performance points – 10Cric @ 1.85, BET HERE
Liam Livingstone picked 3 for 22 and struck 37 off 27 in the first game and he was even better in the second match, snaring 3 for 16 and smashing 87 off 47. He has a pretty good record at Old Trafford in T20 cricket with over 1200 runs and 22 wickets.
Jacob Bethell over 15.5 runs – Dafabet @ 1.85, BET HERE
The 20-year old Jacob Bethell showed his potential in the previous game, hitting 44 runs in 24 balls. Taking confidence from that, he should do well here too.
Venue and Pitch Analysis
Unlike the first two venues in this series, Old Trafford in Manchester doesn’t produce as good a pitches for batting. Pacers and spinners usually have some assistance here. The average first innings score here in this year’s Vitality T20 Blast was 157.
ENG vs AUS 3rd T20I Odds
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Head-to-Head Record ENG vs AUS
The head-to-head record between England and Australia in T20 cricket is equally matched. After facing each other 26 times, the two teams have 12 wins each to their credit. England lead the last five completed encounters by 3-2.
England
England bounced back to level the series with a three-wicket win in the second game at Cardiff. Liam Livingstone was the star of the show, picking 2 for 16 in three overs and later smashing a magnificent 87 off 47 while chasing 194. Jacob Bethell also played a crucial role in the middle overs, scoring 44 off 24.
Australia
Australia had a blistering start to their innings in the second game as well, with Travis Head and Matt Short putting in 52 runs in 4.1 overs. Jake Fraser-McGurk struck a 31-ball fifty while Josh Inglis added 42 off 26. Defending the target, bowlers didn’t have any answers to Livingstone and Bethell. Short claimed 5 for 22 but it was too late.
Where to Watch ENG vs AUS 3rd T20I
Check out the details of where to watch the ENG vs AUS match.
- Sony Sports Network holds the television rights in India for this ENG vs AUS series. For online streaming, fans can access the Sony LIV or FanCode applications.
- People from the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports on television or stream online via SkyGo/Now app.
- The Australian residents can catch all the live action on Fox Sports and stream on Kayo Sports.
Toss Prediction
Old Trafford can be a tricky venue to assess the pitch and bat first. Five of the last seven games played here in the Blast and The men’s Hundred were won by the chasing side. Expect the team winning the toss to field first.
ENG vs AUS 3rd T20I – Key Points
Take a look at the weather forecast, key matchup and favourites to get a better picture of the match.
Weather conditions
The weather in Manchester is expected to be cloudy and humid on Sunday evening. There is over a 90% cloud cover predicted but rain should not be an issue with only 1% chance of precipitation.
Favourites to win the match – Australia
According to the betting markets, Australia remain favourites to win the third T20I despite losing the previous game. Australia head into the match with a 59% chance of winning.
Key matchup
Travis Head has scored 18 runs off 13 deliveries against Jofra Archer while being dismissed once.
