In a highly anticipated showdown, England and Australia are set to clash in the third One Day International (ODI) of their five-match series at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street today, September 24. Australia, currently leading the series 2-0, have delivered dominant performances in the first two matches, placing England in a must-win situation to keep their hopes alive. The hosts, captained by stand-in skipper Harry Brook, are facing immense pressure to reverse their fortunes and avoid another series defeat on home soil.

Harry Brook’s nascent captaincy has encountered severe challenges right from the outset. England’s back-to-back losses have put them in a precarious position. In the series opener at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, England succumbed to a 7-wicket defeat against an Australian team led by Mitchell Marsh, despite Australia missing key players. The struggle continued in the second ODI at Headingley, Leeds, where England were outplayed by 68 runs. This string of defeats has left England teetering on the edge of losing the series.

Brook is determined to rally his team in today’s do-or-die encounter. He aims to turn the tide of his captaincy and rekindle England’s chances in the series. Both the batting and bowling units will need to deliver peak performances to halt Australia’s winning streak. England must bring their A-game to the fore if they are to disrupt Australia’s momentum.

Australia, under the leadership of Mitchell Marsh, have showcased a balanced and resilient approach despite the absence of some key players. Their batting depth, featuring contributions from David Warner, Travis Head, and Marsh himself, has been crucial in securing their 2-0 lead. The Australian bowlers, including Pat Cummins and Adam Zampa, have been instrumental in dismantling England’s batting lineup throughout the series.

The England vs Australia 3rd ODI will take place on Tuesday, September 24, at Chester-le-Street in Durham. The match is scheduled to start at 5 PM IST, with the toss being held at 4:30 PM IST.

Indian viewers can watch the England vs Australia 3rd ODI live on Sony Sports Network channels. Additionally, livestreaming will be available on SonyLIV and Fancode website and app.

England’s ODI squad includes: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Harry Brook (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Saqib Mahmood, Jordan Cox, John Turner, and Olly Stone.

Australia’s ODI squad consists of: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Steven Smith, Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Josh Inglis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Cooper Connolly.

This third ODI promises to be a thrilling contest as England fights to stay alive in the series and Australia aims to seal their dominance.