After the loss against England in the 1st game of the 3-match T20 series, Australia will next be taking the Englishmen on in the 2nd T20 on the 12th of October. The Manuka Oval in Canberra will be hosting the game, hence, here is the Pitch report of the venue. The third & final AUS vs ENG T20I as well will be played at the same venue.
Despite getting quite close to the 209-run target set by the England side, the hosts could not get over the line in the 1st T20 and fell short by 9 runs in the end. The game was all about the batters for the majority of the game, however, the England bowlers did well in the last few overs to restrict the Australian side. The hosts now have a must-win game ahead with the series on the line. Going into the World Cup both Australia and England would be looking to win the series.
Canberra T20 Records
Out of the total 15 T20 internationals played at the Manuka Oval only 3 have been Men’s games. Two of those games have been won while chasing while one game has been won by the defending side. The average first and second innings scores at the Manuka Oval have been fairly low.
| Total matches | 15 |
| Matches won batting first | 7 |
| Matches won bowling first | 6 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 148 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 121 |
| Highest total recorded | 195/3 (20 Ov) by RSAW vs THAIW |
| Lowest total recorded | 82/10 (19.1 Ov) by THAIW vs RSAW |
| Highest score chased | 151/3 (18.3 Ov) by AUS vs PAK |
| Lowest score defended | 144/10 (19.5 Ov) by ENGW vs AUSW |
Manuka Oval Canberra Pitch Report
The Manuka Oval Pitch offers good assistance to the bowlers in the first innings of the match. A fresh Canberra pitch has a good pace and bounce which the pacers can exploit and grab some wickets upfront. The pitch however turns a bit easier to bat on as the match progresses. The ball comes easily onto the bat in the later stages of the match.
It is hence better to chase after winning the toss at Manuka Oval, Canberra. Looking at the average scores of the venue, anything around 170 would be a challenging total.
Canberra Weather Forecast for AUS vs ENG 2nd T20I
The weather in Canberra would remain cloudy during the 2nd AUS vs ENG T20I. There is a 40% chance of rain during the night. The match however is a day game hence there won’t be any rain interruptions in the play.
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