ENG vs AUS 5th ODI Predictions & Tips, who will win today's England vs Australia match?

zaft 30-Sep-2024 • 08:14

England will face against Australia in the 5th match of ODI series with 2-2. The series has been a thrilling contest, with Australia winning the first two games before England staged a remarkable comeback, securing a massive 186-run victory in the fourth ODI at Lord's. In the decisive final match, England shows high confidence levels while Australia remains a formidable opponent.

England vs Australia

In the series, Australia's batting unit caused concers for their key players stuggling to find their rhythm, like Marnus Labuschagne and Glenn Maxwell. Due to injury, like Marnus Labuschagne and Glenn Maxwell will still absent, further complexing their batting strategy. On the bowling front, Mitchell Starc has been expensive, which has put additional pressure on the rest of the attack. The absence of Pat Cummins, a seasoned campaigner, has been felt keenly, as his experience and skill would typically bolster the bowling unit.

Probable Best Batter: Harry Brook

Harry Brook has silenced critics with two consecutive match-winning performances, establishing himself as the backbone of the batting lineup. So far in the series, he has accumulated 240 runs, making him the leading run-scorer.

Probable Best Bowler: Matthew Potts

In the fourth ODI, Matthew Potts picked up four wickets, showcasing his effectiveness alongside Brydon Carse. With seven wickets in the series, Potts is currently the leading wicket-taker and has played a significant role in England's resurgence.

Predicted Playing 11

England: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Harry Brook (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid.

Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Steven Smith, Josh Inglis (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

Match Prediction

The fifth ODI promises to be a thrilling encounter, as the winner will not only claim the match but also the series. Both teams have demonstrated their capacity to bounce back after setbacks, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The series has already been a rollercoaster, with the T20I series ending in a draw, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this final ODI showdown.