• Australia will lock horns with England in the third T20I on Friday.

  • The tourists are leading the three-match series 2-0.

Australia vs England 2022, 3rd T20I: Preview – Pitch Report, Probable XI & Match Prediction
Australia vs England, Third T20I, Match Prediction (Image Source: Twitter)

Australia will take on England in the third and final T20 International (T20I) at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Friday, October 14.

The tourists have already secured the three-match series after winning the first two matches. Interestingly, England won both matches (Perth and Canberra) by eight runs.

While the English side would be looking to register a clean sweep, the hosts shall be aiming for a consolation victory and stop the visitors from whitewashing them.

Pitch report:

Both sides reached the 170-run benchmark in the previous game at this venue and fans can expect another high-scoring thriller in the final T20I.

Probable XIs:

Australia: David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

England: Jos Buttler (c & wk), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Mark Wood.

Match Prediction:

Case 1:

  • Australia wins the toss and bowls first
  • Powerplay score: 40-50
  • England total: 165-175

Case 2:

  • England wins the toss and bowls first
  • Powerplay score: 45-55
  • Australia total: 170-180

Team batting second to win the contest.

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