Travis Head Rested, Mitch Marsh To Be Back? Australia's Probable XI For 3rd T20I Vs England

Travis Head captained Australia in Marsh's absence [X]

On Sunday, Australia will take on England in the decider of the ongoing three-match T20I series at Old Trafford in Manchester. After securing an emphatic win in the series opener in Southampton, Australia incurred a narrow three-wicket defeat in the subsequent affair in Cardiff. 

Therefore, given the series is levelled one-all, this match holds significant importance for both sides, giving them a golden opportunity to clinch the trophy with a win. As Australia prepare to face their arch-rivals, let's see what their probable playing XI could be for the high-octane encounter. 

Will Travis Head Make Room For Youngsters In 3rd T20I?

Australia's swashbuckling batter Travis Head had an outstanding start to the series, hammering a quick-fire fifty in the first T20I at the Rose Bowl. However, despite getting a fiery start, he failed to play an impactful knock in the last game, throwing his wicket away with a rash shot. 

Although Head has showcased sublime form in the first two matches, he won't likely be rested for this match, given the decider's significance. So, in all likelihood, Head will open the batting alongside Matthew Short, who oozed his class with the ball in the penultimate affair. 

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Who Will Mitchell Marsh And Josh Hazlewood Replace?

Australia suffered a massive setback in the second T20I, as Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the game due to an illness. However, the veteran cricketer is expected to be fit and available for the all-important final at Old Trafford. 

If Marsh returns, he will likely replace Marcus Stoinis, who has failed to perform with bat and ball in this series. Despite being given regular chances, Stoinis has managed only 12 runs and one wicket in the England T20Is. Considering Australia have several multi-dimensional players, Stoinis' axing won't affect them in the decider. 

Cooper Connolly, who had an ordinary outing in the last game, might make way for prominent pacer Josh Hazlewood. The experienced pacer's inclusion can strengthen Australia's bowling attack after their failure to defend a 193-run total in the second T20I. 

Australia's Probable Playing XI For 3rd T20I Vs England

Matthew Short, Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mitchell Marsh (C), Josh Inglis (WK), Aaron Hardie, Cameron Green, Tim David, Sean Abbott, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa

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