The first test of The Ashes 2023 between England and Australia started on Friday, June 16. Australia are 311 for five at the end of the second day’s play and will be hoping to put up a solid lead on Day 3. Ben Stokes will lead the English side in Ashes 2023, meanwhile Pat Cummins will be the captain of Australian side.
In the third session of Day 2, Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey formed a formidable partnership, adding 91 runs and propelling Australia to a total of 311/5 at stumps. They now trail by 82 runs. Khawaja displayed exceptional batting skills, reaching a score of 126, marking his 15th Test century and his first on English soil. Carey also made a valuable contribution, accumulating 52 runs.
During the first session, England asserted their dominance as Australia lost three wickets, managing to reach a score of 78 from their overnight total of 14/0. However, in the second session, Australia put up a strong fight, accumulating 110 runs for the loss of just one wicket, showcasing their resilience and determination.
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 weather report for day 3.
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ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 1st Test Day 3 Weather Report
The weather report for Day 3 of the 1st Test in Birmingham indicates the likelihood of thunderstorms. Rain is expected to disrupt the play on the third day of the match. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for certain areas, including Birmingham, in England and Wales. Extensive thunderstorms are anticipated across various parts of the country, with Birmingham being affected around midday.
The rainfall is expected to persist throughout the afternoon, resulting in a significant amount of time lost in the game. Furthermore, thunderstorms and showers are predicted for days four and five as well, posing challenges in achieving a conclusive result in the Test match. Additionally, there might be some showers in the morning.
