Australia vs England 1st Test Match Prediction & Betting Tips
The opening Test of the Men’s Ashes begins on Wednesday morning in Brisbane, Australia. This is the first of a five match series which will end on January 18. Australia are the current holders of the Ashes although the last series ended 2-2 in England in 2019. Read on as we preview this match. The game gets underway at the Gabba at 10:00 local time.
Australia have a very strong record at home in Ashes Tests and particularly at the Gabba. However, they were beaten by India at the venue in January and must play to a high standard to force a result.
England have not won a Test at the Gabba since November 1986 but will be encouraged by the recent damp weather and overhead conditions in Brisbane. England would be delighted to leave Brisbane with a draw.
Australia vs England 1st Test Match Live Streaming
Channel 7 will show the series live in Australia with BT Sport having the rights for the UK. SonyLiv in India, Supersport in South Africa and Willow TV in the USA will also broadcast the series.
Live Streaming: Sony Liv, BT Sport, Kayo
AUS vs ENG Match Toss Prediction
2002 was the last time that a captain won the toss and chose to field in an Ashes Test at the Gabba. We predict that both Joe Root and Pat Cummins will choose to bat if they win the toss.
AUS vs ENG Pitch Report
The pitch at the Gabba is far greener than in previous years. Expect more movement and swing than would usually be expected at the venue.
Weather Report
Thunderstorms are forecast over the opening three days. Hot and humid conditions with the temperature peaking at 31 degrees.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Australia vs England 1st Test Match 2021
Australia Team News & Playing 11
AUS Team News
In a show of confidence, the home side announced their XI for the First Test on Saturday, four days before the start. Alex Carey will make his Test debut as wicket-keeper with all-rounder Cameron Green making his Ashes debut in the game.
AUS Key Players
- Marnus Labuschagne - The Australian number three batter has been a revelation in Test cricket since returning to the side during the 2019 Ashes Test.
- Steve Smith - The former Australian captain is back in the leadership group as vice-captain. He will be confident of hitting another century in this Test.
- Pat Cummins - The new Test captain is expected to relinquish new ball duties. He is targeting becoming the top wicket taker for the third successive Ashes series.
AUS Team Form
Australia have not played Test cricket since January and have not won any of their last three matches in this format.
Australia Predicted Playing 11
David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
England Team News & Playing 11
ENG Team News
After a fortnight of poor weather, England come into this Test with very little red ball practice. There are no un-capped players in the England squad so there will be no debutants on display however this will be Haseeb Hameed and Ollie Robinson’s first experience of Ashes cricket.
ENG Key Players
- Joe Root - England’s captain has been in scintillating form in 2021. He has already hit centuries in Sri Lanka, India and England this year.
- Ben Stokes - The all-rounder returns to the side after missing the majority of the summer to prioritise his mental health. He is a fine player who Australia will be wary of.
- Ollie Robinson- England’s breakthrough fast bowler has 28 wickets from his opening five Tests. He is also a handy lower order batter.
ENG Team Form
England have won only one of their last nine Test matches and have not won a Test in Australia since 2011.
England Predicted Playing 11
Rory Burns, Haseeb Hameed, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, Jack Leach
Australia vs England Head to Head
Australia have a 36 Test lead in the head to heads and a 8 Test lead at the Gabba.
AUS vs ENG Head to Head Stats in Tests
| |
Matches Played |
AUS Won |
ENG Won |
Tie |
Draw |
| Overall |
351 |
146 |
110 |
0 |
95 |
| At Gabba |
21 |
12 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
Australia vs England Betting Odds
Australia are favourites to make a winning start in this series
Who will win Australia vs England 1st Test?
There are some of the leading batters in Test cricket on display in this Test match. The last Ashes Test at the Gabba without a century maker was in 1990
Australia vs England Betting Rate
🏆 Australia vs England Prediction
This has been one of the strangest build-ups to an Ashes series with the poor weather, a change in Australia’s captain and bio bubbles all providing plenty of distractions. We are expecting a close Test match with Australia coming out on top to take a 1-0 lead.
Dec 08 - Dec 11, 2021
05:30 IST / 0:00 GMT
The Gabba - Brisbane, Australia
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