The first test of The Ashes 2023 between England and Australia begin on Friday, June 16. David Warner and Usman Khawaja will resume Australia’s innings on Day 2 at 14 for 0. Ben Stokes will lead the English side in Ashes 2023, meanwhile Pat Cummins will be the captain of Australian side.
The iconic rivalry between England and Australia continues as they compete for the prestigious urn known as The Ashes. This test cricket series, consisting of four or five matches, ta7kes place once every two years, with both nations hosting the series alternately since 1882.
Throughout history, these two cricketing powerhouses have clashed for the urn a remarkable 72 times. Australia has emerged victorious on 34 occasions, while England has secured 32 wins, with 6 series ending in draws, resulting in the previous edition’s winner retaining the urn.
Ben Stokes-led England are coming of a win against Ireland in a one-off Test, while Pat Cummins-led Australia are also coming of a win against India in the ICC World Test Championship Final. Both teams will carry the confidence gained from their previous wins into their upcoming encounters. Here in this article, we have covered everything you need to know about the Ashes 2023 England vs Australia 1st Test pitch report for day 2.
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ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 1st Test Day 1 Pitch Report
Edgbaston’s pitch offers a balanced playing field, providing adequate assistance to the spinners. However, batting might not be easy, particularly in the initial couple of days, requiring batsmen to put in extra effort to accumulate runs. The day 2 of the first Test is anticipated to witness a fair contest between the bat and the ball, ensuring an equal battle between the two powerhouses.