England are set to take on Australia in the crucial second T20I of the three-match series at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Friday. After suffering a 28-run defeat in the opening game, the hosts find themselves in a must-win situation to keep the series alive. A victory for Australia will seal the series with one game to spare, putting extra pressure on England to deliver a strong performance.

In the first T20I, Australia’s all-round display proved too much for England, who failed to chase down the visitors’ total. Australia, brimming with confidence, will aim to continue their momentum and secure another win. For England, it’s a chance for redemption as they look to make a comeback in front of their home crowd.

Australia tour of England 2024, ENG vs AUS 2nd T20I:

Date and Time: September 13: 5:30 pm GMT/06:30 pm Local/ 11:00 pm IST
Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton

Sophia Gardens Pitch Report:

The pitch at Sophia Gardens offers lively pace and bounce in the early overs, providing an ideal platform for fast bowlers to make an impact. As the match progresses, it tends to flatten out, becoming more favorable for batters, with spinners receiving limited assistance. However, by the second innings, the surface begins to dry out, offering more grip for spinners and shifting the dynamics of the game. Winning the toss and opting to bat first is often a smart tactic at this renowned venue.

ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeepers: Josh Inglis, Phil Salt
Batters: Travis Head, Liam Livingstone
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Sam Curran, Cameron Green, Will Jacks, Matthew Short
Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Jofra Archer

ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Captain, and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Travis Head (c), Jofra Archer (vc)
Choice 2: Liam Livingstone (c), Adam Zampa (vc)

Also WATCH: Josh Hazlewood’s cunning delivery sees off Liam Livingstone 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 (September 13, 2024, 5:30 pm GMT):

ENG vs AUS, 2nd T20I, Dream11 Team (Image Source: X)

Squads:

England: Phil Salt (c), Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox (wk), Sam Curran, Josh Hull, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Saqib Mahmood, 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

Also WATCH: ENG vs AUS – Jofra Archer and Saqib Mahmood put a halt on Aussie batting line-up with a team hat-trick

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