The highly anticipated third Ashes Test match between England and Australia is scheduled to be held at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds from July 6 to July 10. Australia currently holds a commanding 2-0 lead in the series, having emerged victorious in the previous Test matches played in Birmingham and London. Despite their recent dominance over England in Test cricket, Australia will face the Headingley Test without the services of the injured Nathan Lyon.
On the other hand, the Ben Stokes-led England side has already announced their playing eleven for the third Test. Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, and Mark Wood have been included in the team, replacing Ollie Pope, James Anderson, and Josh Tongue respectively. The changes in the lineup aim to bolster England’s performance and turn the tide in their favor as they seek to make a comeback in the series.
On the day 2 of the third Ashes test at Headingley, Travis Head and Mitch Marsh held off England to extend Australia’s lead to 142 runs on day 2 of the Ashes test at Headingley. Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith faltered after tea, giving away their wickets to Moeen Ali. At stumps, Australia reached 116-4 in their second innings. England was all out for 237, with captain Ben Stokes contributing 80 runs. Pat Cummins claimed a six wickets, aiming to secure the Ashes for Australia in England. The match remains competitive despite wickets falling at a brisk pace. Here in this article, we have covered everything you need to know about the Ashes 2023 England vs Australia 3rd Test pitch report for day 3.
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Headingley’s pitch in red-ball cricket is known for being favorable for batting. Both teams, particularly England, have demonstrated their aggressive playing style in this series, resulting in exciting matches that have produced results on the final day. With a new ball, the pitch is expected to offer some extra bounce and pace, particularly during the initial two or three days of the match. It was evident that the surface had decent pace and bounce, which benefited the batsmen like Mitch Marsh and Ben Stokes.
From a bowling perspective, the pitch has lost some of its early assistance observed on the first day. The greenish tinge on the surface has faded, and the ball is coming onto the bat more effectively. Overall, the conditions are favorable for batting, which may pose a greater challenge for the bowlers. However, the overcast conditions could provide some advantage to the bowlers.