Match Preview
It will be ENG vs AUS for the 4th Test of the Ashes starting today in a few hours at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, looking back at the 3rd Test, England made a strong comeback after they defeated Australia by 3 wickets.
Moreover, Australia is already leading the series 2-1 and will look to increase the gap by winning this Test and also retain the Ashes trophy.
On the other hand, England will look to fill in the gap by winning the 4th Test and leveling the series as well.
Both teams have some pretty good players who are capable of doing damage to the opposition.
Thus, we will get another cracking game today between these two sides in the afternoon.
Match Details
Match: England vs Australia, 4th Test
Venue: Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Stretford
Date: 19th-23rd July 2023
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Pitch Report
The wicket at Old Trafford is more suitable for batters than bowlers. Moreover, only pacers have been more effective than spinners at this venue. Furthermore, batters will get more assistance from the pitch. Therefore, the team winning the toss should opt to bat first here.
Full Squads for ENG vs AUS, 4th Test
England
Dan Lawrence, Harry Brook, Joe Root, Zak Crawley, Ben Stokes (c), Chris Woakes, Moeen Ali, Ben Duckett (wk), Jonny Bairstow (wk), James Anderson, Josh Tongue, Mark Wood, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad
Australia
David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green, Michael Neser, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Jimmy Peirson (wk), Josh Hazelwood, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Todd Murphy
Probable Playing XI for ENG vs AUS, 4th Test
England
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Ben Stokes (c), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson, Mark Wood
Australia
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Todd Murphy, Scott Boland
Match Prediction for ENG vs AUS, 4th Test
From the team combinations and previous results, we can say that Australia will win this game.
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