AUS vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, and Injury Update of 2nd Test match between Australia and England.
AUS vs ENG The Ashes, 2021-22, 2nd Test Match Preview:
Australia and England are set to lock horns in the second Ashes 2021-22 Test, starting Thursday, December 16, at the Adelaide Oval.
The hosts, led by Pat Cummins, are 1-0 ahead in the five-match Test series after convincingly winning the opening Test at The Gabba in Brisbane by nine wickets. Since the very first day, the hosts stamped their authority on proceedings, sealing the deal midway through the fourth day.
Cummins rose to the occasion on his captaincy debut, picking up a five-wicket haul in the first innings. Left-hander Travis Head, who made the playing eleven ahead of Usman Khawaja, scored a majestic century to bag the Player of the Match award.
Head bagged 152 off 148 deliveries with the help of 14 fours and four sixes. David Warner must have been gutted after not being able to his century despite riding his luck early on. Nathan Lyon, meanwhile, chipped in with four scalps, including his 400th Test wicket, in the fourth innings.
The second Test is expected to be a different ball game, as it will take place under the floodlights. The pink ball may give batters plenty of headaches, especially in the evening.
If England lose the game, they will be under immense pressure to salvage the series. They need a series win to reclaim the urn.
AUS vs ENG The Ashes, 2021-22, 2nd Test Match Details:
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Date & Time: Dec 16-Dec 20, at 09:30 AM IST
Live Score: CricketAddictor
AUS vs ENG The Ashes, 2021-22, 2nd Test Match Pitch Report:
The surface offers complete assistance for the quicks, and the batters can expect a lot of chin music here. Patience will be the key on this wicket and still batters will get ample opportunities to score runs.
AUS vs ENG The Ashes, 2021-22, 2nd Test Match Probable Playing XIs:
AUS: David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Jhye Richardson, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon
ENG: Rory Burns, Haseeb Hameed, Dawid Malan, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Jos Buttler (wk), Chris Woakes, Ollie Edward Robinson, James Anderson, Jack Leach/Stuart Broad
Top Picks for AUS vs ENG Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
AUS
David Warner transformed his batting completely after his stint got over with Sunrisers Hyderabad. He had an excellent T20 World Cup in UAE and extended his form into the series as well and scored 94 runs in the 1st Test.
Although he is a frontline batter, Marnus Labuschagne can bowl leg-spin occasionally. He was cruising well in the 1st innings of the 1st Test and miscued his shot straight into the hands of the point fielder when he was on 74 runs.
Captaining Australia for the first time, Pat Cummins had a dream game in the 1st Test where he picked up 7 wickets combined from both innings including a 5-wicket haul in the 1st innings.
Alex Carey was fabulous behind the stumps in the 1st Test. He created a unique record of taking the most catches on debut by a wicketkeeper with 8 to his name. He just managed to score 21 runs with the bat.
ENG
Joe Root has struggled a lot against Josh Hazlewood in the past. It’s a relief for the England skipper as Hazlewood was ruled out of the 2nd Test. He looked more convincing in the 2nd innings of the 1st Test and scored 89 runs.
Making his come back into the international arena, Ben Stokes didn’t have the greatest of matches in the 1st Test as he managed to score only 19 runs and went wicketless. We can expect much improved performances from him in this Test.
Ollie Robinson is a must-pick player considering his excellent bowling performances in the 1st Test. He bowled impressively against the left-handers and returned with the figures of 4 for 71.
AUS vs ENG The Ashes, 2021-22, Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:
| Player | Statistics (Last 5 matches) | Dream11 Points |
| David Warner | 94 runs | 125 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 74 runs | 108 |
| Pat Cummins | 12 runs + 7 wickets | 136 |
| Joe Root | 89 runs + 1 wicket | 119 |
| Ben Stokes | 19 runs | 35 |
| Ollie Robinson | 4 wickets | 92 |
AUS vs ENG The Ashes, 2021-22, Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – David Warner, Joe Root
Vice-Captain – Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AUS vs ENG Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Alex Carey
Batsmen- David Warner (c), Joe Root, Travis Head, Dawid Malan
All-Rounders- Chris Woakes, Ben Stokes, Marnus Labuschagne (VC)
Bowlers- Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Ollie Edward Robinson
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AUS vs ENG Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Jos Buttler
Batsmen-David Warner, Steven Smith (vc), Joe Root (c), Haseeb Hameed, Ollie Pope
All-Rounders- Cameron Green
Bowlers- James Anderson, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc
AUS vs ENG The Ashes, 2021-22, 2nd Test Match Probable Winner:
Australia is expected to win this match of Ashes 2021-22.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.