ENG vs AUS: 2nd T20I Preview – Another thriller on the cards?

The first T20I of the three-match series went down to the wire as Australia needed five runs to win on the final ball. There will be similar expectations from the second T20I as the number one team Australia takes on the second-ranked England side. Both the teams lost wickets in clusters and thus ended up in precarious situations, they will want to improve their batting approach. Australia, who had not played any international cricket for the last six months, will feel more confident coming into this fixture.

Match Info

England vs Australia: 2nd T20I – 6th September

The Rose Bowl, Southampton (06:45 PM IST)

The weather is unlikely to be a factor in this encounter. The chances of rain in Southampton are around 10% so we should enjoy a full T20I match. The ball was holding up in the pitch in the first game so spinners and pacers who can bowl cutters should reap more success.

Head To Head:

Key Facts To Look Out For:

Team News

England:

England opted to open the innings with the combination of the two wicket-keeper batsmen Jonny Bairstow and Jos Buttler. They are likely to persist with the same combination with Dawid Malan, captain Eoin Morgan and Tom Benton following them. England are most likely to continue with their winning combination.

Australia:

Australia enjoy a brilliant top-4 in David Warner, Aaron Finch, Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell, however, their perennial issues lie in their middle-order. The middle-order failed to cash in on the comfortable situation in the first T20I and Australia ended up losing the match which they should have won. The bowling department was on the mark and no changes are expected in the bowling attack. Australia could look to introduce Mitchell Marsh in place of Marcus Stoinis who failed to take the team across the winning line.

Probable XI