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 day three of the fourth Ashes Test, England made significant strides towards leveling the series by claiming four crucial Australian wickets. Having set a formidable total of 592 runs in their rapid-fire first innings, England secured a massive lead of 275 runs. In the second innings, England’s bowlers showcased their prowess, reducing Australia to 113-4 by stumps at Old Trafford. With England in a dominant position, the possibility of leveling the Ashes series became promising.
Marnus Labuschagne displayed resilience on 44 runs, while Mitch Marsh was accompanying him on 1 run. England’s pacer Mark Wood played a pivotal role, utilizing his extra pace and well-timed insertions into the attack to dismiss key Australian batsmen. Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, and Travis Head were sent back to the pavilion cheaply, allowing Mark Wood to surpass the milestone of 100 test wickets. 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 4.
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ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 4th Test Day 4 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.