The highly anticipated fourth Ashes Test match between England and Australia is scheduled to be held at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester from July 19 to July 23. Pat Cummins-led Australia are leading the series 2-1 and need just a draw in the Manchester Test to retain the Ashes. Ben Stokes-led England, on the other hand, need to win the last two Tests to win back the Ashes from Australia. After losing the first two Tests, England bounced back well in Headingley to win by three wicket to keep their hopes alive.
At the end of Day 1 in Manchester, during the ongoing fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England, Australia concluded their innings at 299/8. Currently, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins stand unbeaten at the crease. Opting to bowl first, England maintained the upper hand by taking wickets at regular intervals.
Despite England’s strong bowling performance, Marnus Labuschagne (51) and Mitchell Marsh (51) displayed their prowess with impressive half-centuries, keeping Australia in the game. Contributing to their solid performance were Travis Head and Steve Smith, who scored 48 and 41 runs, respectively.
The English bowler Chris Woakes was exceptional, claiming four wickets, while Stuart Broad managed two wickets. Additionally, Moeen Ali and Mark Wood each secured one wicket, further bolstering England’s dominant display on Day 1. Here in this article, we have covered everything you need to know about the Ashes 2023 England vs Australia 4th Test pitch report for day 2.
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ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 4th Test Day 2 Pitch Report
Throughout its history, Old Trafford has been renowned for offering favorable batting conditions, featuring a pitch that facilitates smooth ball-to-bat contact. Consequently, teams often opt to bat first after winning the toss, and it is no surprise that the team batting first has emerged victorious in the majority of matches at this stadium. On average, the first-inning score reaches an impressive 332, while it slightly reduces to 270 in the second inning. Notably, the Old Trafford pitch does not seem to exhibit a particularly green appearance. On the contrary, it presents a flat surface, likely providing another delightful opportunity for batsmen to excel during their time at the crease.
