The second ODI of the Australia tour of England 2024 promises to be a thrilling encounter as the hosts look to bounce back from a defeat in the opener. England, led by Harry Brook, will be eager to level the series and set up a potentially decisive final match.

The visitors have made a solid start to the series, showcasing their batting depth and bowling prowess. Travis Head, Cameron Green, and Marnus Labuschagne have been in impressive form, while the bowling attack led by Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc has been effective.

England will need to improve their performance in all departments to compete against a strong Australian side. Their batting lineup has shown glimpses of potential, but they will need to be more consistent. The bowling attack, led by Jofra Archer and Reece Topley, will be crucial in restricting Australia‘s scoring.

Australia tour of England 2024, 2nd ODI:

Date and Time: September 21: 10:00 am GMT/11:00 am Local/ 3:30 pm IST
Venue: Headingley, Leeds

Headingley Pitch Report:

The pitch at Headingley is expected to offer a balanced playing surface for both batters and bowlers. The grass cover is likely to be moderate, providing some assistance to the seamers, especially early on. However, as the match progresses, the pitch is expected to become more conducive to batting, with the ball likely to come onto the bat nicely. Spinners could also play a role, particularly if the match extends into the later stages. Overall, it is anticipated to be a good wicket for a competitive contest between England and Australia.

ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeeper: Philip Salt
Batters: Travis Head, Ben Duckett
All-rounders: Matthew Short, Liam Livingstone, Will Jacks, Cameron Green
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Jofra Archer

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

Choice 1: Liam Livingstone (c), Travis Head (vc)
Choice 2: Adam Zampa (c), Philip Salt (vc)

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ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell

ENG vs AUS Dream11 Team for today’s match (September 21, 2024, 10:00 am GMT):

(Screengrab: Dream 11)

Squads:

England: Philip Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith, Jofra Archer, Reece Topley, Adil Rashid, Brydon Carse, Olly Stone, Matthew Potts, Jordan Cox, John Turner, Jacob Bethell, Saqib Mahmood

Australia: Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Cooper Connolly

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