England and Australia Set for Decisive Third T20I at Old Trafford

In a thrilling turn of events, England and Australia are poised to face off in the third and final T20 International of the series at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Sunday. The series is currently tied at 1-1, with England leveling the competition with a three-wicket victory in the second T20I held at Cardiff. Australia had initially gained a lead with a 28-run victory in the first match at Southampton.

This decisive match is scheduled to take place on September 15, with the game commencing at 7 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). The toss will be held at 6:30 PM IST. Cricket fans can catch the live telecast of the match in India on the Sony Sports Network, with streaming options available on the SonyLIV and FanCode apps and websites.

For this pivotal match, England’s probable starting lineup includes Phil Salt as the wicketkeeper and captain, supported by players such as Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, and Liam Livingstone. England’s squad is further bolstered by bowlers like Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid, indicating a strategic push towards a stronger bowling attack following their second game adjustments.

Australia sees the return of Mitchell Marsh, who missed the second T20I due to health concerns, as confirmed by Travis Head, the stand-in captain during Marsh’s absence. Other key players include Matthew Short, Josh Inglis, and Marcus Stoinis, with Cameron Green and Tim David adding depth to the lineup.

The head-to-head record in T20 Internationals between these two cricketing giants remains fiercely competitive, with both sides showcasing high-level performances in the first two matches of the series. As cricket fans eagerly anticipate this final face-off, both teams are expected to field their strongest elevations to secure the series win.

Cricket enthusiasts worldwide will be closely monitoring this match, hoping for another display of exceptional cricket from both teams at the historic Old Trafford ground.