Ashes 2023, first Test live score: Full ENG vs AUS scorecard, playing XIs, toss, stats and match prediction
The 2023 men’s Ashes begins with the first Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston: here’s where to follow ENG vs AUS live score, including full scorecard, live match statistics, team XIs, toss and match statistics from the Test.
Ashes 2023, first Test: Live score for ENG vs AUS
Toss
England won the toss and chose to bat.
Ashes 2023, first Test: Playing XIs
England
England announced their squad two days ahead of the first Test.
Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Moeen Ali, Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson.
Australia
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
Ashes 2023, Edgbaston Test: How to watch live?
TV channels and live streaming outlets for around the globe have been listed here.
Ashes 2023, first Test: News and updates
The England and Australia teams will wear black armbands and observe a moment’s silence on the first day of the men’s and women’s Ashes series. Here’s why.
For Australia, the question is the team’s bowling balance, with reports initially suggesting a toss-up between Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. However, latest reports suggest that both Starc and Hazlewood might sit out.
STARC and HAZLWOOD nowhere to be seen.
If this is as it seems it is a stunning move. https://t.co/sdqjF2aKhQ
— Peter Lalor (@plalor) June 16, 2023
Good morning from Edgbaston! Hopefully we won’t hear this again today! #Ashes2023 #Ashes pic.twitter.com/uMm72rkeSD
— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) June 16, 2023
Can anyone tell me if Scott Boland has marked out his run up?
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) June 16, 2023
Match prediction
It’s tough picking out a clear winner: Australia walk in as World Test Champions, with a mace in the dressing room, while England’s a side on the rise, proud of their Bazball approach and enjoying home advantage. Given their latest triumph, Australia might have a slight edge going into the game.
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