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Ashes 2017/18: Australia's Predicted XI For the Third Test

By Prabhangad Singh

Updated - 13 Dec 2017, 06:36 PM

Mitchell Marsh. Credit: Getty Images

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Australia have a 2-0 lead in the Ashes series after beating England by 120 runs in the day-night Test as the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. England need to win the third Test to keep the series alive and retain the Ashes. With the third Test to be played at the WACA in Perth, the selectors are considering to pick up local lad and all rounder Mitchell Marsh for the third Test.

Peter Handscomb
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 04: Joe Root of England talks to Peter Handscomb of Australia at the conclusion of play during day three of the Second Test match during the 2017/18 Ashes Series between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval on December 4, 2017, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Mitchell’s brother Shaun Marsh was adjudged man-of-the-match for his 126* in the first innings and has certainly cemented a place for himself in the team. But Peter Handscomb might be put to the sword in the next Test for his low scores in the first two Tests. Handscomb has scored 14, 36 and 12 in the first three innings of the Ashes series and cricket pundits have criticized him for his unusual batting technique which majorly depends on the back foot making him vulnerable against the swing bowling.

Rest of the Australian players have contributed towards the success of the team in the first two Tests and the management might not make many changes to the squad for the third Test.

Let’s have a look the Australian predicted XI for the third Test at WACA.

David Warner 

David Warner
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 26: David Warner of Australia celebrates after reaching his half century as Jake Ball of England walks back to his mark during day four of the First Test Match of the 2017/18 Ashes Series between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 26, 2017, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

David Warner has been one of Australia’s most consistent batsman at the top of the order and has scored 174 runs in the two Tests.

Cameron Bancroft 

Cameron Bancroft James Anderson Perth Ashes
Cameron Bancroft says James Anderson won’t be threat-full in Perth.

Cameron Bancroft impressed in the second innings of the first Test as he scored 82* in a comfortable run chase and has scored 101 in the two Tests.

Usman Khawaja 

Usman Khawaja
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 02: Usman Khawaja of Australia celebrates with Steve Smith of Australia after reaching his half century during day one of the Second Test match during the 2017/18 Ashes Series between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval on December 2, 2017, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Usman Khawaja impressed in the second Test as he scored 53 in the first innings and then 20 in the second innings.

Steven Smith (C) 

James Anderson and Steven Smith
Image Courtesy: Twitter

World’s number one batsman Steven Smith has been the pillar of Australian batting in the ongoing series. He has scored 187 in the two Tests.

Shaun Marsh 

Shaun Marsh
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 03: Shaun Marsh of Australia celebrates after reaching his century during day two of the Second Test match during the 2017/18 Ashes Series between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval on December 3, 2017, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Shaun Marsh was adjudged the man of the match in the second Test for his 126* and might move a spot above in the batting line up after Peter Handscomb axing.

Tim Paine (Wk) 

Tim Paine
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 05: Tim Paine of Australia looks dejected after being dismissed by Chris Woakes of England during day four of the Second Test match during the 2017/18 Ashes Series between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval on December 5, 2017, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Tim justified his selection in the second Test when he scored a half century when his team needed runs down the order. He has done well with the gloves as well.

Mitchell Marsh 

Mitchell Marsh
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 11: Mitchell Marsh of Australia prepares to bowl during an Australian nets session at WACA on December 11, 2017, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

All rounder, Mitchell Marsh has been recalled to the Australian squad and might get a chance in the third for his impressive performances in the domestic circuit.

Pat Cummins 

Pat Cummins
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 05: Pat Cummins of Australia celebrates after taking the wicket of Dawid Malan of England during day four of the Second Test match during the 2017/18 Ashes Series between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval on December 5, 2017, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Pat Cummins has been a transition in the bowling department for the Australian side in the ongoing Ashes giving the hosts crucial breakthroughs at important intervals.

Mitchell Starc 

Mitchell Starc, Joe Root, Perth Test, Ashes 2017-18, Plan, Josh Hazlewood
Mitchell Starc wants give his extra for team’s cause. Photo Credit: Getty Images.

Mitchell Starc has spearheaded the Australian bowling department for some time now and has picked up 14 wickets in the two Tests which includes a five wicket haul in the second innings of the second Test.

Josh Hazelwood 

Josh Hazelwood
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 18: Josh Hazelwood of Australia appeals unsucessfully during day three of the 2nd Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.

Josh Hazelwood took the important wicket of Joe Root in the second Test which turned the match on its head.

Nathan Lyon 

Nathan Lyon
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 04: Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates after taking the wicket of James Anderson of England during day three of the Second Test match during the 2017/18 Ashes Series between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval on December 4, 2017, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Nathan Lyon has picked up 11 wickets in the two Ashes Tests and has been inspirational in both the wins.

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