ENG vs AUS 3rd Test Match Prediction & Betting Tips Ashes 2023
With 2-0 down in the five-match series, England face a must-win situation when they take on Australia in the third Ashes Test. The match will be played at Headingley, Leeds and will start at 3:30 PM IST on July 6
What a series this has turned out to be. The scorecard shows 2-0 to Australia but England have tried to play bold cricket, not caring much about the result. Yes, the Bazball has not fired yet but England’s intent to play bold cricket deserves appreciation. But at this level teams should be flexible enough to adopt different strategies and if something is not coming off, the teams need to switch to plan B, exactly what England need to do.
Australia have been brilliant in the Ashes, not giving England a chance to dominate. The pace trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc have kept the English batters in check. If England stay rigid and continue playing just one way, this Aussie bowling lineup will blow them away. England need to mix caution with aggression and play aggressive yet sensible cricket to get better of this daunting Aussie lineup.
England vs Australia 3rd 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
The wicket will be very flat and both teams will be looking to bat first after winning the toss. There is rain predicted on the final three days which will make batting a bit tougher in second innings so it will be wise to put big runs on the board.
ENG vs AUS Pitch Report
The wickets in England these days are flat and batting friendly to support Bazball. Once again, a lifeless wicket should be on display for the teams, however, the first session with the new ball might get a bit challenging for the batters.
Headingley Weather Report
Days 1 and 2 will be perfect for cricket but Day 3 will be overcast followed by rain on Days 4 and 5. Rain could take out significant time out of this Test match.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for England vs Australia 3rd Test Match Ashes 2023
England Team News & Playing 11
ENG Team News
England have announced the squad for the third Test. Matty Potts and Rehan Ahmed have been dropped from the team. The hosts have been dealt with an injury blow as well as Ollie Pope has been ruled out of the series. England may play Dan Lawrence in place of Pope or they may think getting in Moeen Ali back.
ENG Key Players
- Ben Stokes - What a cricketer Stokes is. The England captain almost pulled off a Headingley repeat in the second Test at Lord’s. Stokes played a marvellous inning of 155 to bring England on brink of a win. However, his wicket triggered a collapse as England lost the match by 43 runs.
- Joe Root – Joe Root missed out in the second Test but he continues to be England’s main man with the bat. Root has already scored a century in the series, with him scoring 118 in the first innings of the first Test.
- Stuart Broad - Broad has been sensational on these dead wickets. He is the leading wicket-taker of the series with 11 wickets in 2 matches, including a 4-fer in the second innings of the Lord’s Test.
ENG Team Form
England’s Bazball has been really put to Test in the current series. The Three Lions dominated teams with their aggressive approach ahead of the Ashes and took down teams like India and South Africa, but they have been bamboozled by the mighty Australians.
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England Predicted Playing 11
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, James Anderson/Mark Wood/Chris Woakes
Australia Team News & Playing 11
AUS Team News
Australia too have been dealt with a huge injury blow as ace spinner Nathan Lyon has been ruled out of the Ashes 2023 due to an injury. Australia would like to retain the combination, with Todd Murphy being the forced replacement for Nathan Lyon.
AUS Key Players
- Usman Khawaja - 300 runs in 2 matches, Usman Khawaja has been a thorn in the flesh of English bowlers. Khawaja scored 141 and 65 in the two innings of the first Test and backed it up with 77 in the second innings of the Lord’s Test. He looks unstoppable at the moment.
- Steve Smith - After a mediocre outing in the first Test, Steve Smith bounced back in style and scored a brilliant 110 in the first innings of the Lord’s Test. Steve Smith will once again hold the key for Australia in the middle order.
- Pat Cummins - The Australian captain has led from the front with Cummins taking 8 wickets in 2 matches. Cummins also played a crucial role with the bat in Australia’s win in the first Test, with him scoring a match-winning 44.
AUS Team Form
Australia defeated India in the WTC final and carried over the form to the Ashes.
Australia Predicted Playing 11
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Todd Murphy, Josh Hazlewood
England vs Australia Head to Head
England and Australia share a historical rivalry. Both teams have played a lot of cricket against each other, with Australia dominating England with 152 wins. England have managed to get wins in 110 of the 358 games.
ENG vs AUS Head to Head Stats in Tests
| |
Matches Played |
ENG Won |
AUS Won |
Tie |
Draw |
| Overall |
358 |
110 |
152 |
0 |
96 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
England vs Australia Betting Odds
The bookies are backing Australia to win and it does not come as a surprise. Australia have been brilliant in the series, picking stunning wins in the first two matches.
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Who will win England vs Australia 3rd Test Match?
Australia will start the match as favourites. The Aussies boast of the lethal pace attack and England look clueless at the moment. The hosts are keen to dent Aussies with Bazball blow but at the moment it is not paying off and Australia are reaping rewards for England’s rigidness.
🏆 England vs Australia Prediction
England will be desperate to pull one game and keep the series alive after losing the first two games. England have looked good in patches but they have not been able to execute the Bazball against the Australian bowling attack. England need to re-think their strategy and play a sensible game. If they stay rigid and keep on playing the way they are, they will be blown away by Australia.
Even if England return to traditional gameplay, dropping Bazball, Australia still will be a tough team to bat. The visitors are laced with match-winners from top to bottom and will start the match as big favourites.
Jul 06 - Jul 10, 2023
15:30 IST / 10:00 GMT
Headingley Stadium - Leeds, England
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