The Ashes, 2023 Cricket Prediction | 3rd Test: England vs Australia

England vs Australia at a Glance

• Australia has a 2-0 series lead after winning the first two games, and a win or draw will help them keep the Ashes streak alive.
• England defeated Australia by one wicket in a thrilling Ashes match in 2019.
• From 2021, Australia has prevailed in six of the last seven Ashes Test matches.

England vs Australia Team Preview

England

What a series it’s become so far. Australia now leads the match 2-0, but England made an effort to play daring cricket without much regard for the outcome. Although the Bazball has not yet fired, praise should be given for England’s intention to play daring cricket. But at this level, teams must be adaptable enough to embrace many plans, and if one tactic does not work, the teams must move to a different one—exactly what England must do. 

The England team for the third Test has been revealed. Rehan Ahmed and Matty Potts have been let go from the team. Ollie Pope’s suspension from the series has also delivered the hosts a blow in terms of injuries. Dan Lawrence might replace Pope for England, or they might consider bringing back Moeen Ali.

Australia

Australia has been outstanding in the Ashes, preventing England from dominating. Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc, a pace three, have restrained the English batsmen. This Australian bowling team will destroy England if they remain inflexible and continue to play only one way.  To defeat this intimidating Australian squad, England must play aggressive cricket while remaining wise and cautious at the same time.

The absence of star spinner Nathan Lyon from the Ashes in 2023 has delivered Australia and other teams a severe injury blow. Australia wants to keep the lineup, with Todd Murphy being Nathan Lyon’s compelled replacement.

England vs Australia Team Playing Squads

England Squads

England

Ben Stokes (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Ollie Robinson, Dan Lawrence, Josh Tongue, Zak Crawley, James Anderson/Mark Wood/Chris Woakes 

Australia Squads

Australia

Pat Cummins (c), Alex Carey (wk), Usman Khawaja, Steven Smith, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitchell Starc, Marnus Labuschagne, Todd Murphy, David Warner, Josh Hazlewood

England vs Australia Team Form in Last 5 Matches

England vs Australia outfield report 

The Ashes, 2023 Cricket Prediction | 3rd Test: England vs Australia

After winning the toss, both teams would choose to bat first because the surface will be quite flat. It will be prudent to score many runs because rain is expected over the remaining three days, which will make batting a little more difficult in the second innings.

Cricket will be played in ideal conditions on Days 1 and 2, but Day 3 will be cloudy, and Days 4 and 5 will be wet. This Test match can lose a lot of time due to rain.

These days, England’s surfaces are flat and conducive to batting, which supports Bazball. The teams should see a lifeless wicket once more, but the batsmen may find it difficult during the first session with the new ball. 

England vs Australia Final Prediction

Winning the toss

• Australia

Player of the Match

• Australia – Steven Smith

Most sixes

• England – Joe Root
• Australia – Steven Smith

Most wickets

• England – Stuart Broad
• Australia – Mitchell Starc

Most runs

• • England – Joe Root

• Australia – Steven Smith

Team Scores Batting First

• England – 280+
• Australia – 330+

According to our prediction, Australia will win this match.