4th Test | England vs Australia – 2023 Men’s Test Series | Old Trafford | Betting Tips
The fourth Test of the Ashes 2023 will take place at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. With a series scoreline of 2-1 in favour of Australia, the upcoming match, starting on July 19, is crucial for both teams. After losing the first two Tests, England won the third Test, keeping their hopes of winning the Ashes alive. It was a thrilling match where Mitchell Marsh scored a century on his Test return, but Harry Brook‘s 75 helped England chase down the target of 251 with three wickets in hand. Both teams have had a nine-day break before the fourth Test, and both will be eager to secure a victory. England will aim to level the series, while Australia will look to win the match and retain the Ashes.
Match: England vs Australia, 4th Test, The Ashes 2023
When: Wed 19 – Sun 23 July, 11:00 (local) | Wed 19 – Sun 23 July, 18:00 (CST)
Where: 4th Test, England vs Australia – 2023 Men’s Test Series | Old Trafford
Pitch and Weather Report: The pitch at the Emirates Old Trafford for the fourth Test between England and Australia is expected to favor batters. However, it is dry and likely to offer some assistance to spinners as the game progresses. The pacers may also get some help from the surface with the new ball. There is a 40% chance of rain on the opening day of the Test, with temperatures expected to be below 20 degrees Celsius. Additionally, there is heavy rain predicted on the final two days of the Test.
ENG vs AUS Head To Head: In the history of Test cricket, Australia and England have faced each other in 359 matches. Australia has won 152 matches, while England has won 111. The remaining 96 matches have ended in a draw.
ENG vs AUS Teams Preview:
ENGLAND: England has made a comeback after losing the first two Test matches against Australia. They trail 2-1 in the series and will aim to win the fourth Test to level the series. The team remains unchanged for the fourth Test, despite calls to replace Johnny Bairstow, who has struggled behind the stumps and with the bat. The middle-order batsmen, including Harry Brook, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes, will play a crucial role in England’s batting. Mark Wood and Chris Woakes, who picked up 13 wickets in the last match, will be key in England’s bowling attack, with Stuart Broad also in good form. Ollie Robinson is likely to make way for James Anderson, who is expected to play in the fourth Test. England’s batters have shown their aggression against the Australian bowlers, but the match is likely to be won by England’s bowlers, who may benefit from some grass on the pitch.
AUSTRALIA: Although Australia is disappointed for not claiming the series, they will look to bounce back in the fourth Test at Manchester after the loss at Headingley. There may be a few changes in the playing eleven, with David Warner expected to open alongside Usman Khawaja. Cameron Green may push for a place, but it’s uncertain whether he and Marsh can both be accommodated in the playing eleven. Khawaja is in prime form and will be key for the visitors. Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith will play important roles in the middle order alongside Travis Head. Mitchell Marsh, who scored a century in the last match, will keep his spot in the playing eleven. Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins will once again feature in the pace attack, with Scott Boland expected to be dropped and replaced by Josh Hazlewood if he’s fit. Todd Murphy will lead the spin attack alongside Marsh. Australia has more selection concerns than England and needs to make some tough calls, but having two quality all-rounders in the team will give them more balance.
ENG vs AUS Probable XIs:
ENGLAND: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Ben Stokes (c), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Stuart Broad, James Anderson
AUSTRALIA: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green/Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Todd Murphy, Josh Hazlewood
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Indibet Betting Odds: England (1.67) vs Australia (1.82)
ENG vs AUS Betting Tips:
- This upcoming match is expected to be a close one, just like the last one where England managed to win by keeping their composure.
- The key factor in this match will be the bowling, with Australia having one of the strongest pace attacks.
- All the previous matches in the series have been decided in the final session of Day 5, indicating that the teams are evenly matched.
- Betting on the underdog, England, might be a wise choice since they are available as such and we believe they have the potential to win and tie up the Ashes series.
ENG vs AUS Match Prediction: England to win!
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