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The final Test of the Ashes 2023 series is set to take place at The Oval in London, starting on Thursday (27th July). This has been an exhilarating series so far, and Australia holds a 2-1 lead. England, on the other hand, will be under immense pressure to level the series after failing to retain the Ashes at home for the second consecutive time.
Australia are feeling confident and will be determined to secure a victory to seal the series 3-1 and win the Ashes in England for the first time in 22 years. They have been performing well throughout the series and will look to maintain their momentum in the final Test.
England faced difficulties in the opening two fixtures of the Ashes 2023 series but made an impressive comeback in the third Test, where they defeated Australia by three wickets. They were in a promising position to win the fourth Test as well,but unfortunately, the game ended in a tie due to rain.
The Oval has been a significant venue for England, and they can take inspiration from their past successes there. In the most recent meeting between England and Australia at The Oval in 2019, Jofra Archer‘s remarkable six-wicket haul in the first innings played a crucial role in England’s 145-run victory over Australia. However, the visitors will be buoyed by their recent victory at The Oval in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 final against India, which will add to their confidence heading into this crucial Test match.
With both teams giving their all to win the Ashes, cricket fans can expect an enthralling contest filled with tension and excitement as England and Australia go head-to-head for cricket’s most prestigious trophy.
ENG vs AUS, 5th Test – Match Details
- Date & Time: Jul 27-Jul 31, 11:00 am local/ 3:30 pm IST/ 10:00 am GMT
- Venue: Kennington Oval, London
ENG vs AUS, 5th Test – Pitch Report
The pitch at Kennington Oval is more favourable for batters than bowlers, especially during the early days of the Test match. The lack of grass on the pitch makes it less conducive for pace bowlers, although they can still make use of the new ball while it retains its shine. However, as the game progresses and the pitch dries out, spinners become more effective and come into play on Days 4 and 5. Captain winning the toss often face a crucial decision to bat first and make the most of the favourable conditions or bowl first and take advantage of any early assistance for the pacers.
ENG vs AUS, 5th Test – Weather Report
The weather in London is likely to be a significant factor during the final Test of the Ashes 2023 series at The Oval. Rain is forecasted throughout the Test match, which could potentially impact the play and result. Day five seems to have the highest probability of rain, which could lead to a limited amount of play on the final day. If there is substantial rain on day five, it may reduce the chances of achieving a result in the match, and it could end in a draw. Day one also poses a challenge with a greater than 50% chance of precipitation. This could affect the start of the match, and there might be delays in the game getting underway.
ENG vs AUS, 5th Test – Playing XI
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Moeen Ali, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Stuart Broad, James Anderson
Australia David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Josh Hazlewood, Todd Murphy
