Published on: Dec 25, 2021 1:00 am IST|Updated on: Dec 25, 2021 1:07 pm IST
AUS vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: It is now time for the Boxing Day Test match between Australia and England at the historic Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne scheduled to begin from 26 December (Sunday). Hosts Australia are currently leading the five-match Ashes Test series by 2-0 margin with brilliant performances in the first two Test matches. In the absence of their regular captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, Australia went on to register a massive 275-run victory in the second Test against England. Australia also opened the Ashes 2021-22 series with an amazing 9-wicket win over England in the first Test at The Gabba. On the other hand, England now find themselves in a desperate situation as they will have to lift each other and come up with the best of their efforts in order to make a strong comeback. Australia will be eyeing to retain the prestigious Ashes Urn by winning this third Test match.
Fixture Name: 3rd Test, Australia vs England
Competition: Australia vs England Test
Date: 26 December
Time: 5 AM IST
Ground: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
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The pitch and the conditions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is expected to have enough of assistance both for the batters and bowlers. The conditions will surely be challenging for the batters on the first two days and the fast bowlers will enjoy bowling on this track due to the great quality of bounce. It will be a good option to include more of batters and bowlers in your fantasy teams.
Team Form Guide: AUS (recent last): W W L D L ENG (recent last): L L L W L
David Warner Marcus Harris Marnus Labuschagne Steve Smith Travis Head Alex Carey Cameron Green Pat Cummins Mitchell Starc Nathan Lyon Scott Boland
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Pat Cummins Stats in Test
For Australia, skipper Pat Cummins delivered a brilliant performance with the ball in the first innings of the opening Test match. Pat Cummins picked up a phenomenal five-wicket haul and played a crucial role in getting England bowled out for 147 runs.
Marnus Labuschagne Stats in Test
The newly crowned No.1 ranked Test batsman in the ICC Rankings, Marnus Labuschagne, is coming into this Boxing Day Test match in a remarkable form. Labuschagne scored a wonderful century in the first innings of the second Test match against England and also composed a fine fifty in the second innings.
Zak Crawley Haseeb Hameed Dawid Malan Joe Root Ben Stokes Jonny Bairstow Jos Buttler Jack Leach James Anderson Ollie Robinson Mark Wood
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Joe Root Stats in Test
England captain Joe Root has once again looked in a fabulous touch in a Test series while the rest of the batters have failed to provide him with the desired support. After scoring a brilliant 89-run knock in the first Test second innings, Joe Root notched up a crucial fifty in the first innings of the pink ball Test match.
Ben Stokes Stats in Test
England all-rounder Ben Stokes will be an important player for his team in this important third Test match. Stokes was the leading run-scorer for England in the 2019 Ashes having smashed a fabulous total of 441 runs in 10 innings at an average of 55.12 and also picked up 8 wickets with the ball.
The Australian team will once again depend a lot on the likes of David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith and Travis Head to take the responsibility with the bat. The trio of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon will be their crucial wicket-taking bowlers. On the other hand, England will be aiming to make a strong winning comeback and the likes of Dawid Malan, Joe Root and Ben Stokes will be expected to perform well with the bat. The likes of James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson and Mark Wood will be their crucial clogs in the bowling department. The toss factor will once again be really vital in this Boxing Day Test match. According to the AUS vs ENG today match prediction & Australia vs England cricket betting tips, England are the favourites to win this match.
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WICKET-KEEPERS: Alex Carey BATTERS: Travis Head, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Haseeb Hameed ALL-ROUNDERS: Ben Stokes, Joe Root BOWLERS: Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Mark Wood, Nathan Lyon
For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Marnus Labuschagne, Joe Root.
For Grand League: Ben Stokes, David Warner.
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