Ashes 2023 | England vs Australia | 1st Test Match Prediction | Betting Tips
England and Australia are set to begin the 2023 Ashes Series at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Friday morning. Australia is the current holder of the Ashes title after winning the 2021-22 series at home. However, England has a strong record in home Ashes series, having not lost one since 2001. England has won 11 of their last 13 Test Matches and will be playing with a lot of confidence, backed by a passionate crowd at Edgbaston. Australia is also in high spirits after defeating India in the World Test Championship Final at The Oval last week. They will be looking to continue their winning streak at Edgbaston, where they won in the 2019 Ashes.
Match Odds: England (2.0) and Australia (1.8)
When: Jun 16 – Jun 20, 2023 15:30 IST / 10:00 GMT
Where: Edgbaston Cricket Ground – Edgbaston, England
Pitch Report: The pitch in Birmingham is expected to be favorable for batting. While there will be some spin throughout the game, it is unlikely that the pitch will significantly deteriorate over the course of the five-day match.
Weather Report: The weather forecast indicates that the first two days of the Test match will be warm and sunny. However, there is a likelihood of rain and clouds expected during Days 3, 4, and 5.
Head to Head: In the 72 Ashes series played so far, Australia has won 34, England has won 32, and six series have been drawn. In the last 10 series, both teams have won five each. In the past 50 years, only one series has been drawn, which was the 2019 edition in England, where both teams won two matches apiece, allowing Australia to retain the urn.
Teams Preview:
England: Following the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendan McCullum for over 12 months, England is expected to play an assertive and self-assured style of cricket. They have already announced their playing XI for the Ashes 2023, which includes all-rounder Moeen Ali, who last played Test cricket in 2021.
Australia: One of the major concerns for Australia before this Test match is who to select for their primary bowling attack, as Scott Boland is now an integral part of the team. It is anticipated that Mitchell Starc will be excluded from the playing XI since Josh Hazlewood is set to return from injury.
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Here are three tips for betting on the England vs. Australia First Test match at Edgbaston:
England’s highest run scorer: Joe Root, who averages over 50 in Test cricket, is likely to be England’s top run scorer in this match.
England’s top wicket taker: With 685 Test wickets under his belt and excellent bowling accuracy, Jimmy Anderson is a solid choice for England’s leading wicket taker.
Australia’s highest run scorer and top wicket taker: Steve Smith, with an average of over 60 in Test cricket and just 53 runs away from 9000 runs, is a strong pick for Australia’s highest run scorer. Meanwhile, Scott Boland, who averages 14.57 in Test cricket, is expected to be Australia’s top wicket taker against England.
Bonus tip: Steve Smith’s batting skills and patience make him a formidable opponent. Betting on him to score over 31.5 runs in this match is a good investment.
Match Prediction:The beginning of an Ashes series is a thrilling time for cricket fans, especially those who support England or Australia. The previous series in England resulted in a 2-2 draw, and this time, Australia is expected to have a good chance of winning the five-Test series. The upcoming match in Birmingham is predicted to be an intense competition, with a narrow margin of victory. Our prediction is that Australia will emerge as the winners.
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