3rd ODI: Can England be spurred on after Lord’s controversy?

There was a bitter taste in the mouths of England (13/10 with Coral for victory) players after the second ODI with Australia (8/13) at Lord’s, after visiting skipper Steve Smith appealed and stood with his request to dismiss Ben Stokes.

The all-rounder blocked an incoming throw by bowler Mitchell Starc, which was deemed to be an obstruction as it might have hit the wicket.

England will be hoping to use that disappointment and show of bad sportsmanship to inspire them to come back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 (8/1 chances to somehow do so).

Captain Eoin Morgan (4/1 to be best batsman for the hosts) once again led from the front, as he smashed a hopeful 85 in reply to the Aussies’ total of 309. However, unfortunately the rest of his team were able to back him up, as they ended up 64 runs short.

Jason Roy (31), James Taylor (43) and a spirited Liam Plunkett (24) provided some support, though, and are respective 4/1, 4/1 and 50/1 chances in the same market. Stokes, who was on 10 before being adjudged out at Lord’s, meanwhile, is 13/2 to make amends.

Short-game specialist Roy, who hit 67 in the first ODI, is the subject of a Coral matchday special, with enhanced odds of 12/1 available if he is top England batsman and his side win (maximum stake £20).