England v Australia 3rd ODI – 16/09/2020

England v Australia 3rd ODI Preview – Betting Tips, Latest Odds, Predictions – 16/09/2020

This third and final ODI between England and Australia will decide the series result. The tourists won the first match and the hosts the second.

This match has plenty of intrigue and interest. Read our expert cricket tips and find the outright and individual odds with the best betting sites in India.

England v Australia 3rd ODI – Match Preview

Australia were relatively comfortable winners in the series opener. They were on course for another victory in the second, but messed up their chase of a relatively small total.

This series continues to bring great match-ups between two of cricket’s oldest rivals. Here are the details for the series decider.

Where: Old Trafford, Manchester, England

When: Wednesday, 16 September 2020

Start time: 16:30 IST (12:00 GMT)

Pitch conditions: England have won the toss on both occasions so far. They fielded first and then batted first. It’s likely, if they get the choice, they’ll bat first again. The hosts have deliberately prepared pitches with a bit of ware, so they can get ready for the T20 World Cup in India next year. A total of around 250 by the team batting first should prove competitive.

Weather conditions: The forecast suggests a slight chance of rain in Manchester on Wednesday, but we should get in a full fixture. Temperatures will be in the comfortable early 20 degrees celsius. Comfortable enough, indeed, for an interesting series decider.

England v Australia 3rd ODI – Latest Odds

Bodog India are among the best cricket betting websites in India and have priced Australia as underdogs at 2.12 to win the third ODI. They have offered England as favourites at 1.76.

You can also opt into Bodog’s combination bet of who will win the toss and match. In this market, Australia are priced at 3.7 and England 3.1

England v Australia 3rd ODI – Team News

England won’t likely make changes to their XI for this crunch clash. Mark Wood might come in for Tom Curran, but that’s about it.

Australia are waiting on the fitness of Steven Smith. If he returns, Marcus Stoinis could make way. Even if Smith isn’t back, Stoinis could fall out of the XI for debutant Josh Philippe.

England v Australia – Squads

England reserves: Phil Salt, Saqib Mahmood, Joe Denly

England v Australia 3rd ODI – Betting Tips and Prediction

Here are three more expert cricket tips from our experienced writers. These predictions are based on the best match odds.

Pick the Top Batsman to Score Under 101

The pitch for this match will likely be quite slow again, so batsmen are going to have to force the issue a bit rather than rely on pace on the ball.

These sorts of decks don’t really yield centurions outside of the sub-continent. Therefore, Dafabet’s price of 1.85 for the top batsman to score under 100.5 looks good.

Bet on Hazlewood and Starc to Take at Least Two Wickets Each

We’re still big fans of 22Bet’s accumulator outcomes and especially like this one. Both Starc and Hazlewood performed well in the second ODI despite Australia’s loss.

They are in good form and have the experience to adjust their approach on tricky wickets for the bowlers. Starc and Hazelwood are offered at 2.75 to take at least two wickets each by 22Bet. This could bring great value.

Take a Long Shot on Rashid to Be Player of the Match

Adil Rashid effectively proved the difference in the second ODI. He weighed in with key runs down the order and then snared important wickets.

He hits the ball in unusual places and could do so again, especially if England are in trouble like they were in the second match.

The leg-spinner took the crucial wicket of Alex Carey, even if his economy rate was rather expensive. 10CRIC have priced Rashid at 17.0 to be the player of the match.

Rashid is currently in talks with the ECB about a possible Test return.

Read our round-up of the best bets for this match to help with your predictions.