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IND vs AUS 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report

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IND vs AUS 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report

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After sealing the series with a comprehensive victory in Indore, India will take on Australia in what will be both teams’ final game before the start of the World Cup. Plenty of changes from both sides are expected for this last game of the series in Rajkot.

India won the second ODI by 99 runs (DLS) on Sunday (September 25) and look like a solid unit ahead of the global event. From centuries by Gill and Shreyas to Ashwin’s three-fer, the Men in Blue ticked plenty of boxes in that game. As the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return, the team will only get strengthened further.

Meanwhile, Australia suffered their fifth consecutive defeat in this format, and they have several concerns. The form of pace all-rounders and the reckless shots of their batters are something Australia would have talked about a lot before the game. This game will be their final opportunity to get their acts together and carry the momentum to the warm-up games and eventually to the World Cup.

IND vs AUS 3rd ODI 2023 Possible Playing XIs

The return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will bolster the Indian squad. Shubman Gill and Shardul Thakur are rested for this game, while Axar Patel has failed to regain his full fitness. Hardik Pandya and Mohammed Shami are also unavailable.

India: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. Ishan Kishan, 3. Virat Kohli, 4. Shreyas Iyer, 5. KL Rahul (wk), 6. Suryakumar Yadav, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Ravichandran Ashwin/Kuldeep Yadav, 9. Mukesh Kumar, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Jasprit Bumrah.

Pat Cummins will be back for this game. Mitchell Starc might also play his first game of the tour. Glenn Maxwell can return to the fold as well.

Australia: 1. David Warner, 2. Mitchell Marsh, 3. Steve Smith, 4. Marnus Labuschagne, 5. Alex Carey (wk), 6. Cameron Green/Glenn Maxwell, 7. Marcus Stoinis, 8. Pat Cummins (c), 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Josh Hazlewood.

IND vs AUS 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Tips

India:

  • Rohit Sharma has 2251 runs at an average of 59.23 and a strike rate of 94.42 in 42 ODI innings against Australia. He has also hit eight half-centuries and as many centuries against them.
  • Ishan Kishan has 409 runs at an average of 37.18 and a strike rate of 93.16 in 13 ODI innings this year. The southpaw has also amassed four half-centuries.
  • Virat Kohli has 2172 runs at an average of 52.97 and a strike rate of 95.34 in 44 ODI innings against Australia. He has also hit 11 fifties and eight centuries against them. Virat loves batting against Australia and will look to make an impact again.
  • KL Rahul has looked in pristine touch with the willow this series. Overall, Rahul has 502 runs at an average of 50.20 and a strike rate of 96.53 in 13 ODI innings against Australia. He has also amassed five fifties against them.
  • Mohammed Siraj is going through the form of his life with the ball. He has 29 wickets at an average of 12.86 and a strike rate of 16.68 in 12 ODI innings this year.

Australia:

  • David Warner has 1118 runs at an average of 50.81 and a strike rate of 97.47 in 23 ODI innings against India. He has also amassed eight fifties and three centuries against them. He has looked good in this series, but Australia would need a big score from his bat this time around.
  • Mitchell Marsh has 321 runs at an average of 40.21 and struck at 123.93 in nine ODI innings this year. He also has three fifties.
  • Steven Smith has 1186 runs while averaging 53.90 and striking at 101.97 in 22 ODI innings against India. He also has five half-centuries and as many centuries against them.
  • Mitchell Starc has 25 wickets at 33.64 runs apiece in 16 ODI innings against India. The Indian top-order is slightly vulnerable to the left-arm pace, and Starc has also troubled them in the past. Starc will have the responsibility of providing powerplay wickets to his team, something the other bowlers have failed to do consistently this series.
  • Starc vs. Suryakumar promises to be an interesting battle. The left-armer dismissed Yadav twice in two balls earlier this year.
  • Adam Zampa has 34 wickets at 31.64 runs apiece in 21 ODI innings against India. He bowled well amidst the carnage in the previous game and will have to provide breakthroughs to the team in the middle overs again.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head in the ODIs: Played 148, India 56, Australia 82, NR 10.
  • Marnus Labuschagne vs Ravichandran Ashwin this series: 12 runs, 14 balls, 85.71 SR & 2 dismissals.
  • Virat Kohli vs Adam Zampa in the ODIs: 230 runs, 209 balls, 110.04 SR & 5 dismissals.
  • Mohammed Siraj in the powerplay in the ODIs this year: 16 wickets, 15.12 avg, 20.25 SR & 4.48 economy rate.
  • Steve Smith requires 20 more to complete 5000 ODI runs.

Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot, Pitch Report and Weather

The track in Rajkot is generally ideal for the batters. So, expect another high-scoring game, with the ball coming nicely on the bat. The average first innings score has been 311, with the teams batting first winning all three ODIs at this venue.

A temperature of around 33°C, with clear skies, is forecasted during the match hours.

IND vs AUS 3rd ODI 2023 Dream11 Picks

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction – Ideal team combination: 2-4-2-3

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IND vs AUS 3rd ODI Match Prediction – Who will win?

Australia are expected to fight hard to avoid a clean sweep, but India look good to win the rubber.

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List of excellent innings by KL Rahul in ODIs in 2023

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List of excellent innings by KL Rahul in ODIs in 2023

Cricket News: List of excellent innings by KL Rahul in ODIs in 2023 | KL Rahul has scored important runs for India in ODIs in 2023

KL Rahul is a player that divides opinion. His approach in T20 cricket at times often comes under the microscope. However, there can be no complaints regarding his output in ODI cricket, as he adds that all-important quality and reliability in the Indian batting lineup.

Back in 2019, there were concerns about India’s middle order. Their inability to nail down important positions leading into the World Cup came back to haunt them, with the early loss of their top three proving crucial in the semi-final defeat against New Zealand.

Now, Rahul has made the number five position his own. In 19 ODIs batting at five, Rahul has struck 781 runs at an average of 52.06 and strike rate of 98.73. This includes eight 50+ scores.

Should he deliver similar numbers in the upcoming World Cup, India will be even harder to beat. However, what is impressive about Rahul’s numbers is the context. This year alone, he has been able to either recover situations with the team in a bit of bother or accelerate when the team is well-placed.

KL Rahul in ODIs in 2023: India’s middle order linchpin

Overall this year, Rahul has struck 505 runs at an average of 72.14 and strike rate of 86.91. Here are some of his noteworthy knocks so far in 2023. Hard work and fluency have been on show in equal measure, depending on the match situation.

64* (103) vs Sri Lanka, Eden Gardens, January 2023

On an Eden Gardens surface offering assistance, Sri Lanka’s bowlers reduced India to 86/4 chasing 216 in the second ODI of their three-match series in January. Rahul combined with Hardik Pandya for a crucial 75-run stand for the fifth wicket, before pushing on to finish unbeaten on 64.

Rahul scored six fours in his 103-stay. His defence and ability to rotate strike square of the wicket defined his innings in a chase that could have went really pear-shaped for India if their middle order wasn’t up to scratch.

75* (91) vs Australia, Wankhede, March 2023

Soon after, KL Rahul was unbeaten again in a successful chase. India’s bowlers were excellent in dismantling Australia for 188. However, they fell to 16/3 and then 39/4, and the total looked a fair way away.

Rahul, who walked in to a hat-trick ball against the fired up Mitchell Starc, finished not out with a classy 75. Apart from an edge through the slips on 41, he looked largely untroubled even as Australia’s seamers plugged away early. He bode his time and paced the innings beautifully.

Rahul combined with Hardik Pandya for a 44-run stand and then had an unbroken 108-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja to see India home.

111* (106) vs Pakistan, Colombo, September 2023

After a strong opening partnership in their 2023 Asia Cup Super Four clash against Pakistan, India then lost two very quick wickets. However, KL Rahul, in his first game after months out with injury, combined with Virat Kohli for a mammoth, unbroken 233-run stand to take India to 356/2.

Rahul’s innings was promising in more ways than one. He eased into his innings early to consolidate after two wickets fell in quick succession. Then, he went on to score 62 off his final 47 balls to accelerate nicely alongside Kohli as India put the Pakistan attack to the sword.

“When I walked in, there was that nervousness,” Rahul said after the match. “It took me 10-15 minutes to just calm myself down and get my feet moving, get my mind thinking about the right things. When I hit one or two boundaries, the fogginess went away.”

39 (44) vs Sri Lanka, Colombo, September 2023

India prevailed by 41 runs on a challenging pitch against Sri Lanka in the 2023 Asia Cup. In India’s score of 213, only Rohit Sharma (53 off 48 balls) had a better strike rate than Rahul’s 88.63. Coming in at a tricky position of 91/3, Rahul hit just two boundaries in his 44-ball stay but ensured he kept things ticking against Sri Lanka’s spinners.

58* (63) vs Australia, Mohali, September 2023

Another successful run chase, another not out for KL Rahul. This time, Rahul enjoyed some early luck with Zampa dropping a sitter off his own bowling. However, from there, Rahul was assured as ever after Australia had a sniff of a comeback following three quick Indian wickets at around the halfway mark in the chase of 281.

Once again, Rahul’s strike rotation was a key feature. He had five boundary scoring shots in his 63-ball stay, but still finished with a strike rate of 92.06.

If India get that kind of efficiency from their number five in the upcoming World Cup, they will be well-placed to end their ten-year ICC trophy drought.

97* (115) vs Australia, Chennai, 2023 World Cup

And another. This time in the pressure cooker of a World Cup match. With India tottering at the depths of 2/3, Rahul showed immediate poise and calm to deliver another superb innings at number five. His front and back-foot play was supreme, rotating strike beautifully to keep Australia at bay.

He partnered with Virat Kohli (85) to break the back of the 200-run chase on a tricky Chennai pitch. The pair added 165 for the fourth wicket to all but seal victory and hand India a winning start to their 2023 World Cup campaign.

Most expensive spells in ODI cricket history

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Most expensive spells in ODI cricket history

Cricket News: Most expensive spells in ODI cricket history | What is the most expensive spell in ODIs?

The advent of T20 cricket, bigger bats, flatter surfaces and incredible batting skills has often left bowlers grasping for answers in ODI cricket.

Batters play with no fear as they view the ODI format as simply an extension of T20 cricket. Before 2006, no team scored over 400 in an innings. Fast forward 17 years later, and that mark has been breached 24 times. And we can expect more to come.

Top 5 most expensive spells in ODI cricket

As a result, bowlers have been on the wrong side of the record books in this period. Here is a look at the top five most expensive spells in ODI cricket history.

Bas de Leede: 2/115 vs Australia, 2023

The talented Bas de Leede had a tough day out at Delhi against Australia in the 2023 World Cup. The all-rounder felt the full force of Glenn Maxwell, who went on to score the fastest-ever World Cup hundred and fastest-ever ODI century by an Australian (40 balls).

Mick Lewis: 0/113 vs South Africa, 2006

Speaking of 2006, the year is remembered for one of the all-time classic ODIs. Australia became the first team to cross 400 in an innings, only to have that surpassed by South Africa hours later.

Mick Lewis, who starred for Australia in New Zealand at the death earlier that year, was trusted by captain Ricky Ponting to deliver in Johannesburg. However, it was a tough outing for the seamer, who bore the brunt of Herschelle Gibbs’ outstanding 175 and the Proteas’ outstanding finish to seal what remains the highest run-chase ever.

Adam Zampa: 0/113 vs South Africa, 2023

Adam Zampa has been outstanding for Australia in ODIs, especially since 2019. He has also had respectable figures at the death in this period. However, that all went out the window as Heinrich Klaasen went on a rampage at Centurion in September 2023.

Zampa conceded 50 off 17 balls against Klaasen, who went on to hit a scarcely-believable 174 off 83 balls. Overall, the legspinner went for eight fours and nine sixes.

Rashid Khan: 0/110 vs England, 2019

This was a shock to many. Rashid Khan, one of the premier white-ball bowlers, was taken to the cleaners by Eoin Morgan in the 2019 World Cup.

Morgan, who scored 148 off 71 balls in England’s total of 297/6, struck 58 off 20 balls against Rashid, who went on to concede 110 in just nine overs. Morgan’s onslaught included one four and a remarkable seven sixes.

Wahab Riaz: 0/110 vs England, 2016

In 2015, England suffered an embarrassing exit from the World Cup. A little over a year later, Wahab Riaz felt the full force of England’s white-ball revival.

Alex Hales went ballistic, smashing 171 off 122 balls, followed by incredible knocks by Jos Buttler (90* off 51 balls) and Eoin Morgan (57* off 27 balls). Riaz copped the most punishment, conceding 110 out of England’s mammoth 444/3.

Tamim Iqbal disagrees with Litton Das calling Ish Sodhi back

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Tamim Iqbal disagrees with Litton Das calling Ish Sodhi back

Cricket News: Tamim Iqbal disagrees with Litton Das calling Ish Sodhi back | Tamim says Bangladesh should not have called Sodhi back

New Zealand beat Bangladesh easily by 86 runs in the second ODI at Mirpur. Ish Sodhi was the topic of the day in more ways than one, ripping through the Tigers lineup, taking 6/39 after scoring 35 off 39 balls with the bat.

However, the big story was Litton Das and Hasan Mahmud deciding to call Sodhi back after the seamer ran him out at the non-strikers end. Sodhi was on 17 at that stage, going on to help New Zealand post 250+ on a slow pitch at the Shere-e-Bangla National Stadium.

The move divided fans online, and so too senior batsman Tamim Iqbal. Speaking to the media following Bangladesh’s disappointing loss, Tamim said that Hasan Mahmud did nothing wrong and that the dismissal is within the rules of the game.

Tamim Iqbal says Litton Das should not have recalled Sodhi

“I don’t see anything wrong in it. The rule is there,” said Tamim. “If we get someone out, or one of us gets out in that manner, I don’t think we should react the way people are reacting nowadays.”

Tamim acknowledged that it was a team decision, but there was to be a discussion in the dressing room following the match as to whether Bangladesh will even attempt running the non-striker out in the future.

“I think it is a team decision,” Tamim continued. “We will definitely talk about it after today’s incident. If it is a team decision that we will take wickets in this way, we will.

“If we don’t want to take it, we will not try it. I don’t think it looks good to bring back a batter after getting him out. Either we take it, or we don’t do it.”

Fans had their say on social media. Those in favour of Litton’s decision praised him for displaying sportsmanship and playing within the spirit of the game. Others believe that Bangladesh legitimately dismissed Sodhi, and thus should have not decided to recall him.

The two teams will meet in the third and final ODI on Tuesday, 26 September at Mirpur before departing for India for the World Cup.

IND vs AUS 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report

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IND vs AUS 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report

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India and Australia have another opportunity at experimentation before the experienced big guns return in the third ODI. In the first clash, experienced gun Mohammed Shami led the way with a five-wicket haul, with young gun Shubman Gill combining with the talented Ruturaj Gaikwad for a 142-run opening stand.

From there, Australia were almost certainly staring down the barrel of a fourth-straight ODI defeat. Adam Zampa’s efforts gave the tourists a sniff, but the fact he bowled for the first time in the 15th over, it all seemed too late for Pat Cummins’ men.

At Indore, Australia need to stitch bigger partnerships together. Regular wickets hurt them at Mohali, which is a concern given Australia have question marks with regards to how they start against spin. If they get going, anything is possible with a boost in confidence needed ahead of the World Cup.

IND vs AUS 2nd ODI Possible Playing XIs

Both India and Australia may look at further experimentation. India could rest Jasprit Bumrah, who has now played a few games in a row. Also, Sundar may play.

India: 1. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 2. Shubman Gill, 3. Shreyas Iyer, 4. Suryakumar Yadav, 5. KL Rahul (c & wk), 6. Ravindra Jadeja, 7. Washington Sundar, 8. R Ashwin, 9. Shardul Thakur, 10. Mohammed Shami, 11. Mohammed Siraj/Jasprit Bumrah.

Glenn Maxwell is out of this match. Mitchell Starc is unlikely to play as well. Australia may bring Josh Hazlewood back, possibly for Marcus Stoinis.

Australia: 1. David Warner, 2. Mitchell Marsh, 3. Steve Smith, 4. Marnus Labuschagne, 5. Cameron Green, 6. Alex Carey/Josh Inglis, 7. Marcus Stoinis/Aaron Hardie, 8. Pat Cummins (c), 9. Sean Abbott, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Josh Hazlewood

IND vs AUS 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Tips

India:

  • Shubman Gill averages 64.75 after 34 ODIs (1,813 runs). He looked in rare form in the first ODI, where he middled nearly every delivery. Also, Gill scored a century in his sole ODI at Indore.
  • KL Rahul when batting at number five in ODIs: 19 inns, 781 runs, avg. 52.06, SR 98.73. The captain made Zampa pay for a drop at Mohali, going on to make an unbeaten 58.
  • Can Suryakumar Yadav build on his half-century? His effort at Mohali was just his third half-century in 26 ODI innings, so consistency is key now for Yadav.
  • Mohammed Shami was outstanding in the first ODI. He will look to shape the ball away from Mitch Marsh again. Also, he has now dismissed Steve Smith four times in 109 balls in ODIs (118 runs).
  • Also, Shami has the most wickets of any current player in AUS-IND ODIs (37) at an average of 31.40 and strike rate of 31.24.
  • Mohammed Siraj, if picked, will be key upfront. Since the start of 2022, Siraj has taken 32 powerplay wickets at an average of 15.9.

Australia:

  • Mitchell Marsh smashed 194 runs at an average of 97.00 and strike rate of 131.08 against India earlier this year. However, he has made scores of 0, 29, 6, 71 and 4 in his past five ODIs.
  • David Warner was Australia’s only half-centurion in the first match. Overall against India, Warner averages 50.71, with 1,065 runs to his name.
  • Steve Smith is crucial to Australia’s hopes. He has a superb record against India in ODIs: 21 inns, 1,186 runs, avg. 56.47, SR 102.06.
  • Adam Zampa bowled nicely in the first ODI. He now has 33 wickets in 20 matches against India (avg. 30.57), including four dismissals against KL Rahul (avg. 23.5).
  • Josh Hazlewood has dismissed Shreyas Iyer thrice in 26 balls in white-ball cricket (once in ODIs, twice in T20s).

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head since the start of 2017: 24 matches, India 14, Australia 10.
  • At Mohali, six of Australia’s top seven reached 29. However, only David Warner crossed fifty.
  • KL Rahul in ODIs against Australia: 12 inns, 450 runs, avg. 50.00, SR 93.36.
  • David Warner averages 51.77 in ten ODIs in India (466 runs).
  • Shubman Gill is the only player to have hit at least four ODI centuries in 2023.

Holkar Cricket Stadium Indore Pitch Report and Weather

Flat pitch and small boundaries. That is usually on the menu at Indore. Earlier this year, Rohit Sharma (101) and Gill (112) smashed 212 off 26.1 overs for the opening wicket in a total of 385 against New Zealand. The Black Caps responded with 295 at a run rate of over seven.

There is a chance of morning thunderstorms, but AccuWeather’s hourly forecast suggests there should be full match.

IND vs AUS 2nd ODI Dream11 Picks

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction – Ideal team combination: 1-5-2-3

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IND vs AUS 2nd ODI Match Prediction – Who will win?

A big score batting first can lead to victory. India are more likely to achieve this. India to win.

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Litton Das calls Ish Sodhi back after run out at non-strikers end

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Litton Das calls Ish Sodhi back after run out at non-strikers end

Cricket News: Litton Das calls Ish Sodhi back after run out at non-strikers end | Reactions to Litton Das recalling Ish Sodhi

Bangladesh captain Litton Das recalled Ish Sodhi after the latter was run out at the non-strikers’ end in the second ODI against New Zealand at Mirpur.

In the 46th over, seamer Hasan Mahmud took the bails off before jumping into his delivery stride, catching Sodhi out of his crease in the process. Sodhi backed up a little too far, with his back leg short of the crease when the bails were removed.

On review, Sodhi was given out by the third umpire.

However, in a twist, Das was then seen talking to the umpires. He and Hasan agreed to call Sodhi back, with Hasan and Sodhi then embracing one another with a hug.

At that point, Sodhi was 17 not out off 26 balls with New Zealand at 224/8. He went on to make 35 off 39 balls and the Black Caps finished with 254 on a slow pitch.

Did Litton Das and Hasan Mahmud do the right thing recalling Ish Sodhi? Fans debate on social media

It’s not a non-striker run out (previously “mankad”) without a huge debate. R Ashwin and Deepti Sharma come to mind. Here, fans have once again taken to social media to share their thoughts, with arguments for and against Litton’s decision to call Sodhi back.

Arguments for Litton calling Sodhi back

Fans in favour pointed to the spirit of cricket and the sportsmanship shown by Bangladesh. Of course, Piers Morgan was thrilled, tagging Cricket Australia in his tweet.

Arguments against Litton calling Sodhi back

Some fans were not in favour of the move. Their argument is the play is within the rules of the game.

How much is the SBI Life sponsorship worth to the BCCI?

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How much is the SBI Life sponsorship worth to the BCCI?

Cricket News: How much is the SBI Life sponsorship worth to the BCCI? | BCCI lands sponsorship deal with insurance company

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has landed another big sponsorship deal. SBI Life, one of India’s largest insurance companies, has come on board as one of BCCI’s official partners for domestic and international cricket for the 2023-2026 window.

The deal is worth a reported INR 47 crore (approx. US$5.6 million) across 56 games in this three-year window. SBI Life agreed to pay INR 85 lakh per game, which is above the initial base price of INR 75 lakhs.

The partnership began in the first ODI between India and Australia at Mohali on September 22. The hosts won that match by five wickets, thanks mainly to Mohammed Shami’s 5/51 and a 142-run opening stand between Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Delighted to welcome SBI Life on Board – Jay Shah

“We are delighted to welcome SBI Life on board as an Official Partner for BCCI’s Domestic and International Season for the next three years, leading up to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023,” said BCCI Secretary Jay Shah.

“SBI Life’s commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with BCCI’s vision for cricket. This collaboration reflects our commitment to promoting and supporting the sport of cricket at all levels. We look forward to a fruitful partnership that will enhance the cricketing experience for fans and players alike,” said Shah.

ENG vs IRE 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction Pitch Report

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ENG vs IRE 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction Pitch Report

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Take two. Rain did not allow for a single ball to be bowled at Headingley, meaning a number of new faces had to wait that little bit longer for a taste of international cricket.

Also, the in-form Zak Crawley gets the opportunity to lead England. He came of age in the Ashes series earlier this year. Plus, we can expect the same attacking brand of cricket despite the new-look squad, with a number of strong Hundred performers set to play.

For Ireland, this is a chance to make a fresh start. Their ODI World Cup qualification campaign was a disappointment earlier this year. Their full-strength squad will be looking to test this England side, with the likes of Lorcan Tucker and Harry Tector having plenty to offer.

ENG vs IRE 2nd ODI Possible Playing XIs

Joe Root was a late addition to the squad, but he has now been rested for the remaining matches. Tom Kohler-Cadmore has replaced him.

England: 1. Will Jacks, 2. Phil Salt (wk), 3. Ben Duckett, 4. Zak Crawley (c), 5. Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 6. Sam Hain, 7. Rehan Ahmed, 8. Brydon Carse, 9. Tom Hartley, 10. Luke Wood, 11. Matthew Potts.

Ireland will look to field their strongest XI. Paul Stirling will lead the unit.

Ireland: 1. Paul Stirling (c), 2. Andy Balbirnie, 3. Lorcan Tucker (wk), 4. Harry Tector, 5. Curtis Campher, 6. George Dockrell, 7. Andy McBrine, 8. Mark Adair, 9. Barry McCarthy, 10. Craig Young, 11. Josh Little.

ENG vs IRE 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Tips

England:

  • Will Jacks was among the best batters of The Hundred 2023. He is known for his explosive batting and expect some fireworks again in the powerplay. He can also contribute with the ball if required.
  • In 12 ODIs, Phil Salt has scored 460 runs at an average of 38.33 and strike rate of 125.68. This includes two fifties and a century.
  • Rehan Ahmed can trouble the Irish batters with his variations. He has got a threatening googly. Rehan has worked on his lengths and pace, so there is a chance of him being among the wickets throughout this series.
  • Brydon Carse has got the pace to stifle Ireland. He will be crucial for England in the middle overs, and the team would want him to bowl those hard lengths into the pitch. So far, Carse has 13 wickets at 33.46 runs apiece in 10 ODI innings.
  • Luke Wood is known for his new ball expertise. If some early movement is available, as mostly the case in English conditions, Wood can move the ball to scalp a few wickets early on. He will also bowl a few overs in the death.

Ireland:

  • Paul Stirling has 337 runs at an average of 30.63 and a strike rate of 101.50 in 11 ODI innings against England. This includes a century.
  • Andy Balbirnie has 197 runs at an average of 28.14 and a strike rate of 76.95 in seven ODI innings against England. He also hit a century in Southampton in 2020.
  • Harry Tector has 618 runs at a fantastic average of 56.18 and a strike rate of 96.11 in 13 ODI innings this year. This includes four half-centuries and two centuries.
  • Curtis Campher has made two 50+ scores in as many innings against England. He has also snared five wickets at an average of 28.80 in three ODI innings against them.
  • Josh Little has nine wickets at a terrific average of 18.55 and a strike rate of 17.88 in three ODI innings against England. He has some experience of playing in these conditions.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Played 14, England 10, Ireland 2, N/R 2.
  • Andy Balbirnie has struck 363 runs at an average of 36.30 in ODIs this year.
  • Lorcan Tucker recently struck 150 runs in five innings in CPL 2023.
  • Mark Adair has the most wickets (27) for Ireland in ODIs in 2023.

Trent Bridge Nottingham Pitch Report and Weather

In the recent men’s Hundred, the team batting first won all four matches. The average first innings score was 154.5.

There were similar numbers in the Vitality Blast, with an average first innings score of 179.14. Both the teams batting first and second won four matches each.

Expect good batting conditions in the first ODI on this ground since 2019. There is expected to be some cloud cover with sunny intervals. No rain is forecast.

ENG vs IRE 2nd ODI Dream11 Picks

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ENG vs IRE 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction – Ideal team combination: 1-4-2-4

Option 1:

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ENG vs IRE 2nd ODI Match Prediction – Who will win?

While England have plenty of new faces, they have the talent to come away with the victory.

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”They don’t play fearless cricket enough”- Simon Doull On India’s Biggest Issue In ICC Events

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”They don’t play fearless cricket enough”- Simon Doull On India’s Biggest Issue In ICC Events

Cricket News: ”They don’t play fearless cricket enough” – Simon Doull On India’s Biggest Issue In ICC Events | Simon Doull shares thoughts on India

Former New Zealand fast bowler and veteran broadcaster Simon Doull has said that the inability of the Indian players to play “fearless cricket’ when it matters has been the reason for their downfall in the past few world events.

Speaking to Sky Sports Cricket while analysing India’s chances at the upcoming World Cup, Doull alleged that the Indian players are ‘stats driven’, and this defensive mindset is what holds them back in World Cups.

The former Kiwi international further added that India boasts of some of the finest talents in the world, but their inability to unlock their full potential because of fear of mass scrutiny is what’s holding them back.

Doull added that the biggest question mark on India leading into this World Cup is whether they can bring all their pieces together and play a brand of cricket that is needed to win knockout games.

Here’s what Simon Doull said regarding India in ICC events:

“Fearless cricket is their issue. They don’t play fearless cricket enough. They are too worried about their stats, too often. To me, that is the one area that I’m concerned about their batting side of things.

They have got all the talent, and some of the best players in the world. But, it is about playing fearless cricket at the right time of the tournament. That is what’s really let them down in the past few World Cups.

They don’t go out there and take risks because they are so worried about what might be said or printed or what someone else might say or their position in the team. They have all the parts but, can they put it together and can they play the style of cricket that lets them win a World Cup”.

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Meanwhile, Team India displayed a ruthless brand of cricket in the recent Asia Cup as they dismantled Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final to claim their maiden multi-national trophy since 2018.

Can the Rohit Sharma-led unit repeat the same in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023? The Men in Blue will kickstart their pursuit for a third 50-over title against 5-time champions Australia at the Chepauk in Chennai on October 8.

Australia plan to bowl Adam Zampa more at the death

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Australia plan to bowl Adam Zampa more at the death

Cricket News: Australia plan to bowl Adam Zampa more at the death | Pat Cummins says legspinner Zampa is a death overs option

Australia’s three-match ODI series in India is the perfect opportunity to fine tune preparations ahead of the World Cup. Injury concerns have been at the forefront of Australia’s lead-up to the tournament so far, but there are also question marks around the death-bowling depth especially if they are to go with just two frontline quicks in the playing XI.

Speaking to the media ahead of the India series, captain Pat Cummins spoke about how the team can get the most out of the bowling unit. He hinted that legspinner Adam Zampa could bowl more overs at the death.

Zampa can take wickets at the death – Pat Cummins

“Particularly if you pick four frontline bowlers, you’ve got to be ready to bowl in all phases,” Cummins said.

“’Zamps’, he’s effective at not only keeping the run rate down but he can take a couple of wickets at the death, which is really important as well and sometimes it’s a bit harder for pace bowlers to do that.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if we keep two, three or four overs up our sleeve with him.”

Zampa, like many other bowlers, had a difficult time in the recent South Africa series. He conceded the equal-most runs in a single spell (113) during Heinrich Klaasen’s relentless onslaught. However, he has been excellent in ODIs since the 2019 World Cup.

No other bowler among the ten competing nations at the 2023 World Cup has taken more than Zampa’s 74 wickets since the 2019 edition. 17 of these have come in the death overs, which is the most of any Australian bowler, ahead of Cummins (12) and Mitchell Starc (9).

“I wouldn’t be surprised if we keep two, three or four overs up our sleeve with him.”

Pat Cummins on Adam Zampa

Also, Zampa’s economy rate is remarkable in this phase. Since the end of the last World Cup, Zampa concedes just 6.74 per over between overs 40 and 50. Before the recent South Africa series, that figure was just 5.56. However, maintaining such figures could prove to be a challenge in a competitive World Cup.

Australia’s three match ODI series against India starts at Mohali on September 22. Indore and Rajkot will host the next two matches on September 24 and 27 respectively, before the two teams meet in the big World Cup showdown at Chennai on October 8.

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