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By Siddhu Bharadwaj

20 Sep 2024

Siddhu Bharadwaj 20 Sep 2024

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England vs Australia Second ODI match predictions to be played in Leeds on Saturday, September 21 at 3:30pm IST
England conceded the highest o/p in 5 of their last 6 ODIs against Australia
Travis Head was Australia's best batter in 3 of his last 4 ODIs

Another win in the offing for the World Champions? (Getty Images)

England vs Australia Second ODI
Head to Head
England Form
England Team News
Australia Form
Australia Team News
England vs Australia Second ODI FAQs

England vs Australia Second ODI

What’s with Australia and battling the odds? Losing more players to injuries hasn’t deterred them on Thursday, as they dominated England to win by seven wickets in Nottingham. The five-match series now moves to Headingley in Leeds for the second ODI on Saturday.

England had a great opportunity to break their losing streak against Australia, especially with injuries striking the visiting camp. That said, the Australians are World Champions for a reason, and they proved it. Their batting looks settled, and that’s once again likely to drive their charge. I am putting my money on Australia scoring the highest opening partnership.

Australia posted the highest o/p in 5 of their last 6 matches against England (ODIs)
England conceded the highest o/p in their last match at this venue (ODIs)
Travis Head has been Australia’s best batsman in 3 of his last 4 matches (ODIs)

Head to Head

England and Australia have played each other in 157 ODIs so far, with England winning 88, losing 64, two matches tied, and three ending without any result.

Going back to the World Cup, Australia have now won their last two matches against England.

England Form

England batted first in Nottingham to post 315 all out, which was below par, considering they were in strong position at 213 for 2 in the 33rd over.

The hosts were driven by Ben Duckett’s knock of 95 at the top of the order, but the southpaw was guilty of giving his wicket away. With the ball, there wasn’t much to offer from the English, with only three bowlers taking one wicket each.

It will be interesting to see how England will reshuffle their pack, considering their middle order had a collapse in the first match.

England Team News

Will the home team wrap Archer in cotton and rest him for this game? If so, Olly Stone could get a game.

Australia Form

Australia was in a spot of bother, especially when their bowler Ben Dwarshius hobbled off after bowling just four overs. Credit goes to captain Mitchell Marsh, who rotated his bowlers and used the likes of Marnus Labuschagne in the best possible manner.

Labuschagne picked up 3 for 39 with his part-time leggies, while Adam Zampa also took three wickets and Travis Head took two as Australia recovered to restrict England.

From there on, it was a Travis Head show, with the left-handed opener scoring a breath-taking 154 not out. Labuschagne assisted him with a classy 77 not out to lead them to a win.

Australia Team News

At least one change is needed, as Dwarshuis could be out of contention here. It would be interesting to see who comes in, as both Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are under injury cloud.

England vs Australia Second ODI FAQs

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What time does England vs Australia Second ODI start?

This England vs Australia Second ODI match is being played at Headingley in Leeds at 3:30pm IST on Saturday, September 21.

Verdict

England v Australia - 2nd ODI

Australia showed in the first match that no adversity can stop them. Even with their bowling choices limited, they look well-placed to continue their winning streak. I am dipping into the opening partnership market and backing Australia to post the highest o/p of the match. Keep an eye on the market for Head topping the batting charts for Australia.