EOIN MORGAN and his England ODI side continue their five-game series with Australia as the teams go head-to-head in Sydney.
After a magnificent performance in the opening match in Melbourne, the side are looking to heal some of the wounds sustained in the bruising Test series.
England’s aggressive approach to white ball cricket is a joy to watch, with a batting lineup that extends right down into the tail.
Now the series continue it’s tour Down Under – heading to Sydney for the third contest.
What time does the third ODI start?
THINGS get going at 3.20am on Sunday, January 21.
Get the alarm clocks on for an early start – with the second innings likely starting around 6.30am UK time.
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.
Stay with us here on SunSport for reaction and analysis from Sydney throughout the night.
What is the team news?
BEN STOKES will NOT feature in this series – despite the EBC confirming his involvement in New Zealand.
The England all-rounder has missed the entire Ashes series and has since been charged with affray following a brawl in Bristol back in September.
Jason Roy came back into form with a stunning 180 at the MCG, whilst Moeen Ali silenced his critics with an economical spell with the ball.
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?
THIS third one-dayer is being held at the world famous Sydney Cricket Ground.
Combining history with state of the art modern stands, the SCG remains one of the best places in the world to watch the game.
In ODI history, England have lost the last four contests here with Australia – but did beat Afghanistan by 9 wickets they last time they appeared on this ground in white-ball cricket.
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