England are going to take Australia in the decisive second T20I three-match series on Friday at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. After a 28-run defeat in the opening game, the hosts are in a must-win situation to keep the series alive. A win for Australia would seal the series with one game in hand and put extra pressure on England to put in a strong performance.
In the first T20IAustralia’s all-round display spoke volumes for England, who were unable to beat the visitors’ total. Brimming with confidence, Australia will aim to continue their momentum and secure their next win. This is a chance for England to bounce back as they look to bounce back in front of their home crowd.
Australia tour in England 2024, ENG vs AUS 2nd T20I:
- Date and Time: September 13: 17:30 GMT/18:30 Local/ 23:00 IST
- Location: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Sophia Gardens Pitch Report:
The pitch at Sophia Gardens offers lively pace and bounce, providing an ideal platform for fast bowlers to make an impact. As the match progresses, it tends to flatten out and cheaters get limited help. However, in the second innings, the surface begins to dry out, offering more grip for spinners and changing the dynamics of the game. Winning the toss at this popular venue and opting to bat first is often a smart tactic.
ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Options:
- Goalkeepers: Josh Inglis, Phil Salt
- Pastries: Travis Head, Liam Livingstone
- Comprehensive: Marcus Stoinis, Sam Curran, Cameron Green, Will Jacks, Matthew Short
- Bowler: Adam Zampa, Jofra Archer
ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Option 1: Travis Head (c), Jofra Archer (vc)
Option 2: Liam Livingstone (c), Adam Zampa (vc)
Also WATCH: Josh Hazlewood’s crafty delivery sends Liam Livingstone off in ENG vs AUS 1st T20I
ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Mitchell Marsh, Tim David, Jordan Cox, Adil Rashid
ENG vs AUS Dream11 Team for today’s match (13 September 2024, 17:30 GMT):
Teams:
England: Phil Salt (c), Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Braydon Carse, Jordan Cox (wk), Sam Curran, Josh Hull, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Saqib Mahmud, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, John Turner
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Spencer Johnson, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa
