ENG vs AUS 4thTest Match Prediction & Betting Tips Ashes 2023
With the series well poised at 2-1 to the visitors, England and Australia lock horns for the fourth time this summer at Old Trafford on Wednesday morning. England got themselves back into the series with a 3 wicket victory at Headingley two Sundays ago. Read on as we preview this Test, the penultimate game of this series. This fixture begins in Manchester at 11:00 local time.
England got their first win of the series at Headingley after two narrow defeats at Edgbaston and Lord’s. The hosts will now believe they have the momentum and will be confident ahead of this Test.
Australia know that a victory in this game will see them secure the Ashes with one match left to play. However, they were second best throughout the last contest.
England vs Australia 4th 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
With the weather forecast indicating plenty of cloud cover and bowler friendly conditions from Day 2 onwards, we expect both skippers to choose to bat first if they win the toss.
ENG vs AUS Pitch Report
We expect to see a similar pitch to what was prepared in Leeds for the previous Test with some pace in the wicket but also movement for the quicks and turn for the spinners.
Manchester Weather Report
The forecast for this Test Match is for a chance of rain on the last four scheduled days. The hottest day and best weather is expected to be on Wednesday with the temperature up to 20 degrees.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for England vs Australia 4th Test Match Ashes 2023
England Team News & Playing 11
ENG Team News
As is the style of this England Test team, they announced their XI for this match on Monday morning with experienced right-arm fast medium bowler Jimmy Anderson coming back in after being rested for the last game. Ollie Robinson is the player to miss out for this Test.
ENG Key Players
- Joe Root - The former England captain is the wicket which all of Australia’s bowlers want to take in every innings. He comes into this Test with an average of 50.16 in the format.
- Harry Brook - The young Yorkshire right-hander reverted to his favoured position of number five in the second innings of the last Test and delivered 75 crucial runs.
- Mark Wood - The right-arm pace bowler put his previous injury worries behind him to produce a Player of the Match performance at Headingley where he also contributed with the bat in both innings.
ENG Team Form
After losing three of their previous four Tests, England got back to winning ways thanks to an exciting victory at Headingley in the last Test.
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England Predicted Playing 11
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Moeen Ali, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Ben Stokes (c), Chris Woakes, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, Jimmy Anderson
Australia Team News & Playing 11
AUS Team News
Todd Murphy and Mitchell Marsh came into the Australia team ahead of the last game with Nathan Lyon out of the rest of the tour through injury and Cameron Green experiencing a slight injury. We expect Green to come back in place of Todd Murphy in this Test and Josh Hazlewood also to return.
AUS Key Players
- Travis Head - The left-hander middle order batter was in excellent form in the last Test. He has some troubles against the short ball but is a very determined player.
- Pat Cummins - The captain took 7 wickets across the Headingley Test Match and has an excellent record against England’s Joe Root. He bowls with accuracy and pace.
- Mitchell Starc - The left-arm pace bowler has found his radar over recent games and causes plenty of problems to England’s right-handed batters with his natural angle.
AUS Team Form
After five successive Tests without defeat, Australia were beaten at Headingley. However, it was a close contest and they will take positives from that game.
Australia Predicted Playing 11
Usman Khawaja, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood
England vs Australia Head to Head
After seven Test matches without a win against Australia, England finally got back to winning ways in the Ashes at Headingley in the last game. Australia lead the overall head to head 152 - 111.
ENG vs AUS Head to Head Stats in Tests
| |
Matches Played |
ENG Won |
AUS Won |
Tie |
Draw |
| Overall |
358 |
111 |
152 |
0 |
96 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
England vs Australia Betting Odds
The bookmakers are expecting another close contest in this Test. England are favourites to win at 2.40 with Australia at 2.62 to get the victory which would put them 3-1 up in the series.
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Who will win England vs Australia 4th Test Match?
England have not beaten Australia in a Test Match at Old Trafford since 1981 but they look very strong coming into this game. Australia also are in good shape but they appear to be half a level below England ahead of this Test.
🏆 England vs Australia Prediction
With the Ashes still up for grabs, we expect another fascinating Test Match at Old Trafford. If Australia had won the last game they would already have secured the series but England fought back and now look to have the upper hand. England’s bowling attack looks to be its strongest ahead of this game and we are backing them to win.
Jul 19 - Jul 23, 2023
15:30 IST / 10:00 GMT
Old Trafford - Manchester, England
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