ENG vs AUS, 2nd T20I | Playing 11 Prediction, Preview And Live Streaming

Australia won the first T20I by 28 runs (x.com)

England will host Australia in a must-win second T20I of their three-match series on Friday, September 13. The visiting Australian cricket team won the series-opener on September 11 to take an early lead. The much-awaited second T20I will be hosted by Sophia Gardens in Cardiff and the action will commence from 11:00 PM IST onwards.

ENG vs AUS 2nd T20I 2024: Team Previews

England

Following their disappointing title-defense at the 2024 T20 World Cup, England also lost the first T20I of their three-match home series to Australia by 28 runs. In the absence of regular skipper Jos Buttler, England need to defeat Australia in the impending second match in a bid to stay alive in the series.

Fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Saqib Mahmood rose to the occasion against Australia in the series-opener, picking up two wickets each against reasonable economy rates. Part-time spinner Liam Livingstone also shone with ball in a high-scoring innings by accounting for the wickets of three hard-hitting Australians in the middle overs.

In a daunting run-chase, the English batting order collectively failed to put pressure on the visitors to fall 28 runs short of their target. In a bid to stage a fightback in the series, the hosts will be banking on interim skipper Phil Salt and senior man Livingstone to come up clutch.

Australia

After failing to qualify for the semifinal of the 2024 T20 World Cup, Australia crashed Scotland 3-0 in an away series before routing England in the first match of their ongoing tour. Australia’s latest triumph extended their winning streak to four matches and they will be aiming to capitalize on the momentum going ahead in the series.

Gun opener Travis Head will once again start out as one of the key members of the Australian line-up owing to his recent belligerent mode with the bat. Matthew Short, Josh Inglis and Marcus Stoinis have also notched up handy runs off late. The fast-bowling department is working like a well-oiled unit with Josh Hazlewood at the helm and working alongside Sean Abbott. Additionally, Adam Zampa’s spin dexterity continues to bewilder opponents.

Xavier Bartlett, however, will not be expected to reprise his role as he suffered a side strain at Southampton earlier this week. The Australian team management will likely rope in Riley Meredith as Bartlett’s replacement.

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ENG vs AUS 2nd T20I 2024: Match Details & Live Streaming  

ENG vs AUS 2nd T20I 2024: Sophia Gardens Pitch Report

The surface at Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens has historically provided considerable assistance to fast bowlers, with something on offer for the spinners in the middle overs as well. The average first innings total at the venue in T20Is has turned out to be 135 after nine matches. The captain winning the toss will likely opt to field first, considering the overall track record of the stadium.

ENG vs AUS 2nd T20I 2024: Probable Playing XIs

England: Philip Salt (c & wk), Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood and Reece Topley

Australia: Travis Head, Matthew Short, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Cameron Green, Sean Abbott, Riley Meredith, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood

ENG vs AUS 2nd T20I 2024: Winner Prediction

With a 1-0 lead in the pocket, the visiting Australian team will once again start out as favorites to rout hosts England and seal the three-match series by a game to spare.

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