ENGLAND are looking to ruin Australia Day for their hosts as they continue their quest for an ODI whitewash.
Eoin Morgan’s side have completed three superb wins in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, securing the series with a 16-run triumph on Sunday.
The difference between the Test and white-ball sides has been night and day, with the freedom and expression from almost every England batsman evident even on difficult Aussie pitches.
Australia will be keen to avoid an embarrassing whitewash on home soil as the series moves onto Adelaide – especially with the national day celebrations set for this date.
What time does the fourth ODI start?
THINGS get going on Friday, January 26, which is the annual Australia Day.
Get ready for an early start – with the match starting at 3.20am UK time.
If you can’t make it for then, set your alarm for 7am on Saturday morning and catch the second innings.
Which channel can I watch it on?
YOU can catch all the action live on BT Sport 1, where coverage will start at 3am.
If you can’t get to a TV, never fear as you can use the BT App to watch highlights and live coverage on the go.
Here on SunSport we will bring you coverage and analysis throughout the night from Down Under.
What is the team news?
19-YEAR-OLD Sam Curran has joined up with the touring squad as they prepare for the T20 tri-series.
The Surrey all-rounder, whose brother Tom impressed during the Test matches, has been drafted in as uncertainty continues around the availability of Ben Stokes.
With the series already won, Eoin Morgan will likely stick with the same formula as England’s devastating batting power down the order continue to impress.
England squad
Eoin Morgan (c), Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Jake Ball, Sam Billings, Jos Buttler, Tom Curran, Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood
Australia squad
Steve Smith (c), Pat Cummins, Aaron Finch, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Cameron White, Mitchell Marsh, Tim Paine, Jhye Richardson, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Andrew Tye, David Warner, Adam Zampa.
Where is it being held?
AS England approach the end of their tour in Australia, they return to the Adelaide Oval for this fourth contest.
Scene of the day/night Test defeat before Christmas, the newly renovated stadium is a hugely impressive arena for watching top-class sport.
Whilst still retaining the charm of its past – complete with the rowdy Hill – the Oval is one of the most picturesque in the world.
With a capacity of 53,583, the ground is likely to be rowdy despite the series already being lost.
As well as cricket, the new-look Oval has been used for rugby league, aussie rules, football and concerts.
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