Old Trafford Manchester Pitch Report For ENG Vs AUS 3rd T20I

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England made a big statement by defeating Australia in the 2nd T20I at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. The home team, England were heavily criticised after the thrashing in the first T20I, but they bounced back in style and have taken the series to the decider at the Emirates Old Trafford.

Australia posted a commanding 193/6 on the board, with Travis Head starting the onslaught and Jake Fraser-McGurk and Aaron Hardie doing the finishing touches. It was expected that the Australian team would win the game, rather easily, but England came out all guns blazing.

Led by Liam Livingstone (87), and Jacob Bethell (44), the team chased down the total in the last over to force a series decider at the Old Trafford Stadium. With just a day left for the 3rd T20I, we take a look at the pitch report for the Old Trafford stadium.

Old Trafford Pitch Report: Flat track, paradise for batters

The first two T20Is of the series witnessed iconic batting performances, with the batters enjoying their outings. A similar trend is likely to be followed when the two teams collide at the Old Trafford ground.

The average first innings at this venue has been 154, and the highest total scored at this venue has been 199/5. However, expect run-feast on Sunday, as both the sides are filled with explosive batters. England, the home side boasts power-packed batter, and they prepare pitches according to the strengths of the batters.

So, a flat surface, with plenty of runs on offer on Sunday. The surface won't change in the second innings, so the toss winning captain is likely to bowl first.