England v Australia third ODI: Prediction, Tips and Odds

A batting collapse at Headingley on Saturday condemned England to a seventh successive ODI defeat against Australia and they head to Riverside on Tuesday knowing only victory will do if they are to harbour any hopes of a series success.

The Aussies' win in Leeds was the world champions' 14th on the trot in the 50-over arena and they are 4/7 to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match contest at Chester-le-Street.

England v Australia third ODI betting tips and predictions

Mitchell Starc top Australia wicket-taker - 3/1

England would have been pretty pleased to restrict Australia to 270 all out at Headingley on Saturday, but they were soon on the back foot in their run-chase as they slipped to 65-5.

Mitchell Starc again caused plenty of damage to the English top order, taking the prize wicket of captain Harry Brook and destructive number three Will Jacks, before wrapping up the match with his dismissal of tailender Olly Stone.

Starc is a regular tormentor-in-chief for England and has now claimed 15 wickets in his last six ODI against the old rivals.

The left-armer has claimed 41 English wickets in ODIs - more than against any other nation he has faced - to go with 97 in Ashes Test matches and six in T20Is against England.

Starc has never played an international match at the Riverside, but 46 wickets at 24.60 apiece in 22 ODIs in England highlights his effectiveness in these conditions.

The 34-year-old has claimed three wickets in each of his last three ODIs and could be Australia's most destructive bowler on Tuesday,

Ben Duckett over 33.5 performance points - 5/6

England opener Ben Duckett will be one of the first home batters tasked with keeping Starc and the Aussie attack at bay at Chester-le-Street.

Duckett has been a key part of England's Test match revival under the guidance of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum and he appears set to be a big part of their white-ball set-up leading into the next Cricket World Cup in 2027.

The 29-year-old hit a majestic 95 on his home ground Trent Bridge and followed up with 32 at Headingley on Saturday. 

On both occasions he was slightly unfortunate to be out caught and bowled, but the Nottinghamshire batter has looked in excellent touch nonetheless.

Duckett will always be aggressive and inventive in his approach, but he has not looked as reckless at the crease as some of his England counterparts, who have rightfully copped some flak for some of their dismissals in the opening two matches.

Four fifties and a century from 13 ODI appearances is a handy return and Duckett looks a decent proposition to surpass a performance line of 33.5 points.

The market awards one point for every run scored, 10 per catch and 20 for a wicket. 

Bet Builder: Travis Head, Harry Brook and Mitchell Marsh to each hit at least one six - 11/2

While once seen as an excellent total, a score of 300 in ODI cricket is now just par for the course.

Batters are seemingly finding the boundary with greater regularity than ever before and there have already been 111 fours and 33 sixes plundered in the first two matches of this series.

Australia opener Travis Head has been responsible for seven of the maximums, while opposing captains Mitchell Marsh and Harry Brook have hit three sixes apiece.

Backing the trio to all clear the rope at the Riverside looks a nice Bet Builder play at 11/2.

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England v Australia odds

England - 11/8
Australia - 4/7

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