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.
On the second day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Zak Crawley’s explosive knock of 189, marking his maiden Ashes century, ignited a remarkable run spree for England. By stumps, England had reached an impressive 384-4 in response to Australia’s first innings total of 317, securing a lead of 67 runs. This crucial match holds significance for England, as they need to secure a victory to keep their hopes alive of reclaiming the Ashes, currently trailing 2-1 with two matches remaining.
Crawley’s partnership with Joe Root proved to be a game-changer, as the duo amassed an incredible 206-run stand in just 29 overs. Prior to this, Crawley and Moeen Ali had set the stage with a solid 121-run partnership for the second wicket. As the day concluded, Harry Brook stood unbeaten at 14, while England’s captain, Ben Stokes, remained resolute with an unbeaten score of 24. Here in this article, we have covered everything you need to know about the Ashes 2023 England vs Australia 4th Test weather report for day 3.
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ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 4th Test Day 3 Weather Forecast
The third day of the 4th Test is expected expected to be similarly warm, with temperatures reaching up to 19 degrees Celsius. Some light showers in the morning may cause a slight delay in the start of play, but they are likely to clear by early afternoon. There are chances of rain interrupting the play.
