Australia and England are set to face each other in the third Test of Ashes 2019. The match will be played at Headingley in Leeds. Australia lead the five-match Test series 1-0 after the conclusion of two Tests. Australia won the first Test by 251 runs while the second Test was drawn. Australia enjoy the lead in the series but the ouster of Steve Smith will be a big blow to the visitors. As the match is set to be played tomorrow, August 21, here we will try to look at best combinations of players from England and Australia, which will help to make a great dream11 team. England vs Australia Cricket Score 3rd Test Match. 

The absence of Steve Smith will be a great loss for Australia. The Australian batsman smashed centuries in both the innings of the first Test and also played an innings of 92 in the first innings of the second innings at Lord’s. A pace bouncer from Jofra Archer hit him on the neck and he eventually had to skip the third Test. Archer played his first Test debut in the 2nd Test and dismissed some important Australian batsmen such as Tim Paine, David Warner and Usman Khawaja. The England pacer took five wickets in the match while bowling 44 overs. Ashes 2019, 3rd Test Match Preview: Steve Smith-Sans Australia Rule Out Bouncer Battle, Aim For 2-0 Lead Over England at Headingley. 

England dominated in the match but Australia were able to manage to draw the match with 154/6 on the scoreboard at the end of the fifth day.  With the absence of Smith, David Warner and Usman Khawaja will have to come forward in the batting zone. In England’s side, Rory Burns, Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow are some of the batsmen in a great form. Let's have a look at some of the in-form batsmen, bowlers and all-rounders which will help to make a strong dream11 team.

ENG vs AUS – Dream11 Team Prediction – Wicket-keepers: Jonny Bairstow smashed a half-century in the 2nd Test so he should be definitely part of the team. Tim Paine is Australia skipper and he should also be selected in the team.

ENG vs AUS – Dream11 Team Prediction – Batsmen: Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head played well in the previous Test and they are expected to keep their form. Although David Warner has not performed greatly, he is expected to brace up his batting in the absence of Smith. From England team, Rory Burns and Joe Root are a must for the dream11 team.

ENG vs AUS  – Dream11 Team Prediction: All-rounders: Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes are in great form and they are the best options for all-rounders.

ENG vs AUS – Dream11 Team Prediction: Bowlers: Jofra Archer and Jack Leach are the best choices of bowlers for Dream11 team from England side. Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood are Nathan Lyon are best performers in Australia and they should serve as the other options for bowlers.

ENG vs AUS – Dream11 Team Prediction: Jonny Bairstow, David Warner, Rory Burns, Tim Paine, Travis Head, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer , Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon.

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