AUS vs ENG Dream11 Prediction With Stats, Pitch Report & Player Record of The Ashes, 2021-22 For 3rd Test
AUS vs ENG: After facing two consecutive defeats, England is in do or die position as losing this match will end up losing the Ashes trophy.
AUS vs ENG: Australia head into the Boxing Day Test at the MCG with an aim of either draw or victory to ensure they retain the Ashes, but given the form and momentum they are in, team Australia would definitely be eying a 5-0 sweep.
Australia must be high on confidence after claiming back to back victories in Brisbane and Adelaide while England is still looking unsure about their team combination.
Coming into the Boxing Day Test, England has brought four changes in their playing XI. Jonny Bairstow, Zak Crawley, Jack Leach and Mark Wood will replace Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Ollie Pope and Chris Woakes.
Pat Cummins, the Australian Test captain will resume captaincy after missing the Adelaide Test due to covid concerns.
Australia, on the other hand, also made a couple of changes. Jhye Richardson and Michael Nesser missed out after making their debut in Adelaide. While Scott Boland is good to make a Test debut after a long time.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 3rd Test of The Ashes 2021-22.
Match Details
- Match: Australia vs England, 3rd Test
- Date: Sunday, December 26, 2021
- Time: 5:00 AM (IST) / 10:30 AM (Local)
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
- Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network
Pitch Report
The pitch at Melbourne Cricket Ground has always favoured the batters. The seamers are expected to get some assistance as well. The spinners would come into the picture as the game progresses.
AUS vs ENG Probable Playing XI
Australia Playing XI
Pat Cummins (C), Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Starc, Steven Smith, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, David Warner.
England Playing XI
Joe Root (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Jack Leach, Ollie Edward Robinson, Haseeb Hameed, James Anderson, Mark Wood, Ben Stokes, Zak Crawley, Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan.
Average First Innings Score
The average first innings score at this venue in the last 5 matches played is 375 runs.
Australia & England Last 5 Matches Stats
AUS Form
ENG Form
AUS vs ENG Player Record/Stats (Top 5)
| Player | Stats (This Tournament) |
|---|---|
| Marnus Labuschagne | 228 Runs |
| Joe Root | 175 Runs & 4 Wickets |
| Dawid Malan | 188 Runs & 2 Wickets |
| David Warner | 202 Runs |
| Steven Smith | 111 Runs |
AUS vs ENG Captaincy Picks
- David Warner
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Dawid Malan
AUS vs ENG Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Fantasy Team Suggestion 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Jos Buttler, Alex Carey
- Batsmen: David Warner, Dawid Malan, Marnus Labuschagne
- All-Rounders: Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Cameron Green
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Ollie Edward Robinson
- Captain: David Warner
- Vice-Captain: Marnus Labuschagne
Fantasy Team Suggestion 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Jos Buttler, Alex Carey
- Batsmen: Steven Smith, Travis Head, Dawid Malan, Marnus Labuschagne
- All-Rounders: Joe Root
- Bowlers: James Anderson, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Mark Wood
- Captain: Marnus Labuschagne
- Vice-Captain: Dawid Malan
Probable Winner Of The Match
Australia is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
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