ENG vs AUS 1st Test Match Prediction & Betting Tips Ashes 2023
England and Australia begin the 2023 Ashes Series at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Friday morning. Australia currently hold the Ashes after winning the 2021-22 series at home. However, England have not lost a home Ashes series since 2001. Read on as we preview this eagerly anticipated opening Test Match. This game begins at Edgbaston at 11:00 local time.
England have won 11 of their last 13 Test Matches and will come into this game full of confidence. They will be cheered on by a noisy and passionate crowd at Edgbaston.
Australia were far too strong for India across their World Test Championship Final at The Oval last week. They will be full of confidence ahead of this game at a venue where they won in the 2019 Ashes.
England vs Australia 1st Test Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This match will be shown live on Sky Sports Cricket, Sony Sports Network and Channel 7.
Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Sky Go and SonyLIV.
ENG vs AUS Match Toss Prediction
Neither team will be afraid of fielding first but the pitch conditions and the weather all point towards both teams choosing to bat first if they win the toss on Friday.
ENG vs AUS Pitch Report
It looks set to be a good batting wicket in Birmingham. Although there will be spin throughout the game, we do not expect the pitch to deteriorate a great deal across the five days.
Birmingham Weather Report
The forecast is for the opening two days of the Test to be played out in warm and sunny conditions with rain and cloud expected across Days 3, 4 and 5.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for England vs Australia 1st Test Match Ashes 2023
England Team News & Playing 11
ENG Team News
After over 12 months of the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendan McCullum, England play an aggressive and confident brand of cricket. They have already named their XI for this match of Ashes 2023 and it includes all-rounder Moeen Ali who last played Test cricket in 2021.
ENG Key Players
- Joe Root - The former skipper has hit over 11000 Test runs including 29 centuries. He is England’s most experienced batter and will be fully motivated to win this game.
- Ben Stokes - The captain has turned around the fortunes of his side and ushered in a new entertaining style of cricket. He will be required to bowl plenty of overs and his aggressive batting could be crucial.
- Jimmy Anderson - The experienced right-arm swing bowler has just come back from a slight groin injury but is expected to be fully fit for this opening game of the series.
ENG Team Form
Although England were beaten by New Zealand in their last away Test Match, they got back to winning ways with an easy win over Ireland 10 days ago.
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England Predicted Playing 11
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Ben Stokes (c), Moeen Ali, Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson, Jimmy Anderson
Australia Team News & Playing 11
AUS Team News
The big debate ahead of this Test for Australia is who to pick as their frontline bowling attack with Scott Boland now undroppable from the side. We expect Mitchell Starc to be left out of the side from The Oval with Josh Hazlewood returning from injury.
AUS Key Players
- Steve Smith - The former Australian captain hit a century during the World Test Championship Final and is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest Test batters of all time.
- Pat Cummins - The captain took over the leadership of the team just ahead of the 2021-22 Ashes Series and he has a brilliant Test record in England.
- Scott Boland - The 34 year old has played in only eight Tests but has already picked up 33 wickets. He took 2-59 and 3-46 at The Oval against India last week.
AUS Team Form
Australia are unbeaten in their last three Tests, all away from home and two in India. They were brilliant with the bat and with the ball in the World Test Championship Final.
Australia Predicted Playing 11
Usman Khawaja, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon
England vs Australia Head to Head
Australia lead England 150-110 across all Tests and have not lost to England in any of their last five matches in the Ashes.
ENG vs AUS Head to Head Stats in Tests
| |
Matches Played |
ENG Won |
AUS Won |
Tie |
Draw |
| Overall |
356 |
110 |
150 |
0 |
96 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
England vs Australia Betting Odds
In spite of England’s strong home record in Ashes series over the last 22 years, it is Australia who are favourites with the bookies. They can be backed at 2.25 with England at 2.50 to win this opening Test.
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Who will win England vs Australia 1st Test Match?
These teams are very well matched, particularly in English conditions, but Australia have had the tougher previous game and we have them as the top side ahead of this opening Test.
🏆 England vs Australia Prediction
The start of an Ashes series is always an exciting time for any cricket fan but particularly for those who support England or Australia. The last series in England ended 2-2 and Australia will fancy their chances of winning across the five-Test series this time. We are expecting a very close contest in Birmingham and are backing Australia to come out on top.
Jun 16 - Jun 20, 2023
15:30 IST / 10:00 GMT
Edgbaston Cricket Ground - Edgbaston, England
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