The Ashes series of Test cricket matches between England and Australia is currently taking place in June and July 2023. The series is composed of matches held at five venues: Edgbaston, Lord’s, Headingley, Old Trafford, and The Oval.
Australia enters the series as the current holders of the Ashes, having emerged victorious with a 4–0 win in the previous series held on their home ground. This series is an integral part of the 2023–2025 ICC World Test Championship.
Ashes History
The ongoing Ashes series holds significant historical and scheduling peculiarities. It is the 73rd Ashes series overall and the 37th to be hosted by England. However, what makes this series truly distinctive is that it deviates from the usual pattern of including Tests in the month of August. In fact, for the first time in the 139-year history of the Ashes, no Test matches are scheduled to take place in August during an Ashes series hosted by England.
This unprecedented alteration in the scheduling of the series was made to accommodate the newly introduced cricket tournament, The Hundred. The organizers decided to bring forward the Ashes series to June and July, ensuring that it does not clash with The Hundred, which is set to kick off in August.
By moving the Ashes to an earlier timeframe, cricket enthusiasts can revel in the historic contest between England and Australia without missing out on the exciting new format of The Hundred. This shift in the traditional scheduling demonstrates the adaptability of cricket administrators in their efforts to provide fans with a diverse and engaging cricket calendar.
Ashes 2023 1st Test Day 4 Highlights
The Australian team got off to a very shaky start in the first over. When Anderson put both of the openers in trouble but still gave up 10 runs. After initially holding off the English pace attack’s intense pressure, Warner and Khawaja gradually began to play their shots as the partnership passed the 50-run threshold.
With 61 runs on the board, Robinson would then give the crucial breakthrough by taking Warner’s wicket and ending the opening wicket stand. Despite having made some excellent shots in his 13 holes. Marnus Labuschagne’s stay was cut short when he stole a ball from Stuart Broad and put it in Bairstow’s hands.
The Australian star edged to the keeper for just six runs, and Broad subsequently claimed the important wicket of Smith. In order to play defense, Australia sent out Scott Boland to serve as the night watchman.
Australia finished the day on 107 for three, setting up a picture finish on Tuesday thanks to some crucial runs that Boland scored in the end and his ability to stave off the English attack.
Quick Overview
Day 3 of the 1st Test in the Ashes series between England and Australia. Australian bowlers Pat Cummins and Scott Boland took advantage of the overcast conditions. That resulted in England finishing the day at 28/2 with a 35-run lead. Joe Root and Ollie Pope will continue batting on the fourth day, and their performance will be crucial. Australia aims to build on their momentum and restrict England to a low score. To potentially take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
The day began with England dismissing Australia for 386, taking a 7-run lead. Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey had a strong start. However, James Anderson took the first wicket, removing Carey for 66. Khawaja and Cummins pushed Australia closer to England’s first-innings total before Khawaja was dismissed by Ollie Robinson for 141. Cummins was the last batsman to fall, caught by Ben Stokes after scoring 38. England’s opening pair of Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett made a good start. But rain interruptions and favorable conditions for Australia resulted in both openers being dismissed. Root and Pope successfully handled the situation before rain disrupted play again. They led to the day’s end with no further play.
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