AUS Vs ENG 4th ODI | Playing 11 Prediction, Preview And Live Streaming

Travis Head will likely return for 4th ODI [ICC]

After securing a commendable victory in the third One-Day International at Chester-Le-Street, England will host Australia in the penultimate affair of the ongoing five-match series on September 27, Friday. The high-voltage face-off will take place at the home of cricket, Lord's Cricket Ground in London. 

AUS vs ENG 4th ODI: Team Previews

Australia

Led by Mitchell Marsh, Australia had a dream start to the series, emerging victorious in the first two matches. After Travis Head's blistering hundred powered them to an emphatic win in the series opener, the visitors extended their purple patch with a valiant 68-run victory in the subsequent game at Headingley. 

While Matthew Short has blown hot and cold, Steve Smith's return to form is a massive boost for Australia heading to the fourth ODI. Skipper Mitchell Marsh will focus on converting his starts into significant scores, while Glenn Maxwell and Alex Carey will provide the visitors with finishing touches. 

Travis Head, who was rested for the last game, is expected to play in this crucial clash. Also, experienced spinner Adam Zampa could replace Sean Abbott, who was dispatched to all parts of the ground at Chester-Le-Street. 

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England

Harry Brook slammed a flamboyant ton in last ODI [England Cricket]

On the other hand, Phil Salt's abysmal form could be a huge concern for England. The explosive batter has found it challenging to deal with Australia's pace spearhead Mitchell Starc. 

However, amid Salt's poor outings, the batting heroics of stand-in skipper Harry Brook and Will Jacks came as a breathe fresh air for the hosts, keeping them alive in the series with a resounding win in the third ODI. Batting allrounder Liam Livingstone will also play a pivotal role for England, as he oozed his class with bat and ball in the previous game. 

Regarding their bowling department, the English pace battery looked sharp at Chester-Le-Street, keeping the Aussies quiet with their razor-sharp bowling. However, despite getting early scalps, they have allowed Australia to bounce back, which they wouldn't want to repeat in this match. 

AUS vs ENG 4th ODI: Match Details And Live Streaming

AUS vs ENG 4th ODI: Lord's Cricket Ground Pitch Report

The surface at Lord's Cricket Ground will offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. While the pacers might get a hint of seam movement with the new ball, the batters will enjoy the track's pace and bounce to score runs. There could also be some turn for the spinners, who would like to capitalise on it in the middle overs. Considering the track record, the toss-winner will likely bat first. 

AUS vs ENG 4th ODI: Probable Playing XIs

Australia: Travis Head, Matthew Short, Mitchell Marsh (C), Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (WK), Aaron Hardie, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa

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

AUS vs ENG 4th ODI: Winner Prediction

Considering their strength and recent form, Australia are expected to emerge victorious in this match. 

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