ENG vs AUS 5thTest Match Prediction & Betting Tips Ashes 2023
One of the most closely-contested and entertaining Men’s Ashes series of all time comes to an end with the Fifth Test which begins at the Oval on Thursday morning. Australia have retained the Ashes and lead the series 2-1 but England were by far the stronger team in the drawn Fourth Test and won the Third Test. Read on as we preview this match. The final game of the series gets underway in South London at 11:00 local time.
England were very good in Manchester last week but ultimately did not declare early enough to force a result with the bad weather preventing play on the final day. They will feel they deserve to level the series with a win at The Oval.
Australia have already won the World Test Championship Final and retained the Ashes on this trip and now just need to avoid defeat to win this series. However, it will be a tough task against this England side.
England vs Australia 5th 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 cloudy conditions expected across the Test, we predict that both skippers will choose to bowl first if they win the toss ahead of this game.
ENG vs AUS Pitch Report
We have seen plenty of high scores at The Oval across this season irrespective of the format. A par score in the first innings will be 350-400.
London Weather Report
Day Four of the Oval Test is the only one currently forecast to be completely rain free. However, it may only be passing showers and there should be enough time available to see a result.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for England vs Australia 5th Test Match Ashes 2023
England Team News & Playing 11
ENG Team News
Ben Stokes’ side feel like they have the momentum with them coming into the final Test of this five-match series. Stuart Broad has played in all four matches and his place could be under threat depending on how his fitness looks ahead of the game.
ENG Key Players
- Joe Root - The 32 year old made his second score of 80+ in the series at Old Trafford last week. He could only be dismissed by a ball which shot along the ground.
- Harry Brook - The 24 year old batter has made one half-century in each of the last three Tests in this series. He has shown that he can bat defensively and aggressively against Australia.
- Mark Wood - The quick bowler put in another very strong bowling performance at Old Trafford. He is the player who Australia’s batters most fear in this series.
ENG Team Form
Although England won at Headingley and drew at Old Trafford when in a good position to win, they have emerged with the victory in only two of their last six Tests.
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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
There was some criticism for Australia’s selectors during the Old Trafford Test when England’s batters were hitting the ball to all corners and the away side had no recognised spinner in the team. However, it would be a big surprise if the inexperienced Todd Murphy was chosen for this match.
AUS Key Players
- Usman Khawaja - Only one player across both sides in the series has hit more runs than the Australian opener. He had previously struggled in England but has been very good on this tour.
- Mitchell Marsh - the all-rounder has impressed for Australia since coming into the side at Headingley. He is averaging 76.00 from four innings.
- Pat Cummins - The skipper has taken 16 wickets across this series and although he has been expensive at times, he regularly finds a way to dismiss some of the world’s best players.
AUS Team Form
Although Australia have not won either of their last two Tests, they have lost only one of their last seven matches in this format.
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 winning their previous three Test Matches against England, Australia have now gone two successive Tests without beating England. Two of the last six Tests between the sides have ended in a draw.
ENG vs AUS Head to Head Stats in Tests
| |
Matches Played |
ENG Won |
AUS Won |
Tie |
Draw |
| Overall |
359 |
111 |
152 |
0 |
97 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
England vs Australia Betting Odds
The bookies are expecting a close contest to end the series. England are narrow favourites and can be backed at 2.25 with Australia at 2.50.
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Who will win England vs Australia 5th Test Match?
These teams have produced a brilliant series with contrasting approaches. There is very little to choose between the sides but overall we think that England will be more suited to the conditions in South London.
🏆 England vs Australia Prediction
Australia may have already retained the Ashes but there is no chance of them easing up in this game. None of the players in their side have ever won an Ashes series in England and this is likely to be their final chance. However, England have been playing excellent cricket in the last two Tests and look most likely to flourish in the forecast cloudy conditions. We are predicting a victory for England to end the series.
Jul 27 - Jul 31, 2023
15:30 IST / 10:00 GMT
Kennington Oval - London, England
England truly deserve to win this test match. When you look at the over all series. There has been very little difference in quality between the 2 teams. Looking at the overall series, 2-2 will seem right. 3-1 will seem wrong!