Australia vs England – 4th ODI – Match Preview
While the possibility of a whitewash and a taste of the no.1 ODI status is out of reach for the time being, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 in the 4th ODI,
to be played at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, today, July 7, 2012.
The hosts will be ruining another rain hindered day at Edgbaston, which forced the abandonment of the 3rd ODI. The break in momentum however, remains unlikely as the English players have grown accustomed to such feeble home conditions.
Their focus will now shift to the fourth game as they look to seal the series, once and for all. While their victories have largely been built on all round brilliance, the final two games are more important for certain individuals. With http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 already
in town, the form of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RS-Bopara-c2373 holds key as both will be eyeing to boost their chances for featuring in the Test side as well.
The former has fallen behind in recent times, owing to a horror show earlier in the year against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755. However for Bopara, the opportunity has again presented itself following the relatively no showing of Jonny Bairstow against the Windies. Strong performances
in the final two matches will certainly make it easy for the selectors in picking the no.6 batter for the Test team.
For the time being, their mantra of playing recognized batsmen and bowlers has worked extremely well and there will be little for the side to tinker apart from the obvious replacements due to injuries.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JC-Tredwell-c1676 comes in, which means Samit Patel’s all-round abilities have been sidelined for the moment. The other point of focus
will be whether to play a fit again http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JM-Anderson-c1705 or include the unlucky Chris Woakes.
The Aussies haven’t looked at their best and are currently struggling to match their counterparts. The form of the batting order is a worry with all failing to contribute as a unit. They have struggled against the new ball and have also failed to keep the
momentum in their favour in the crucial middle-overs.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MEK-Hussey-c1942 by claiming
that the current middle-order composition remains the best the Aussies have to offer for now.
The much hyped bowling lineup is also under fire and changes could be made. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/XJ-Doherty-c2804 is expected to provide the spin
element.
The pitch at Chester-le-Street will help bowlers upfront and the batting side must be able to counter the early swing. Rain is again forecasted and one could expect a reduced affair or another washed out encounter.
The Aussies will be hoping that rain stays away and will be keen to keep the series alive and take it to the final game. The English side remains imposing and will be banking on their resources to gun down the tourists.
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