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The stage is set at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street for the crucial third ODI between England and Australia. The Aussies, holding a commanding 2-0 lead, are just one win away from sealing the series. For England, it's now or never for them as they look to win and go to Lord's for the fourth ODI with the series alive. In the second ODI, after being inserted into bat, Australia started strong, but most of their batters couldn’t convert their starts. At 221-9, Alex Carey and Josh Hazlewood stitched together a vital 49-run stand, giving their total some much-needed respectability. England’s reply, however, never really got going, and despite a manageable required run rate, their batting display fell short. The one silver lining for England was their improved bowling performance compared to the series opener. With everything to play for, England might bring back Jofra Archer to strengthen their attack. The top order has shown promise, but the middle order featuring Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, and Jamie Smith needs to step up. Adil Rashid and young Jacob Bethell have formed a promising spin duo, adding an extra dimension to England’s bowling plans. As for Australia, they seem to have recovered from the flu that swept through their camp, with Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood back in action. With Starc and Hazlewood back, Aaron Hardie’s solid bowling performance in the last outing allowed the experienced duo to ease back into rhythm. They are likely to stick with the same combination before testing their bench strength, should they seal the series. Like England, Australia’s batters struggled to make big scores after getting in in the last game, and they will be eager to correct that in this crucial encounter. Will England hit back? Or will Australia go on to seal the series? We shall find out together.