The much-awaited Ashes series between England and Australia commenced on June 16 with the first Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. While England are coming off a dominant win over Ireland, Australia are also the World Test Champions who beat India in the WTC final. Beginning on June 16 and concluding on June 20, this series will mark the commencement of the World Test Championship 2023-2025 cycle, culminating in the final at Lord’s in 2025.
On the third day of the 1st Test in the Ashes 2023 series, Australian captain Pat Cummins showcased his prowess with both bat and ball. Contributing as a lower-order batsman, he scored a valuable 38 runs, helping Australia reach a total of 386 and trailing England by just 7 runs in the first innings. Cummins then displayed his bowling skills by dismissing Ben Duckett, while England also lost opener Zak Crawley in an intense 20-minute period of play amidst intermittent showers.
Taking advantage of the overcast conditions, Australian pacers Pat Cummins and Scott Boland posed a challenge for England’s batsmen. At the end of Day 3, England finished at 28/2, leading by 35 runs. Joe Root and Ollie Pope will resume batting on the fourth day, and it remains to be seen if England will stick to their unconventional “Bazball” approach or opt for the more traditional style of play. Both Root and Pope are yet to score, and much will depend on their performance. Australia, on the other hand, will aim to maintain their momentum and restrict England to a low score, giving themselves a chance to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
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England vs Australia: Free Live Streaming Details of 1st Test Match of Ashes 2023
When is the England vs Australia 1st Ashes match being held?
The ENG vs AUS 1st Ashes match will take place from June 16 to June 20. The Test match is set to start at 3:30 PM (IST) on Friday, June 16.
Where is the England vs Australia 1st Ashes match being played?
The ENG vs AUS 1st Ashes match will take place at the Edgbaston in Birmingham.
Where to catch the live streaming of England vs Australia 1st Ashes match?
The live stream of 1st Ashes match between ENG vs AUS will be available on the SonyLIV App and Website, providing you with the opportunity to watch the match from anywhere at any time.
Where to catch the live telecasting of England vs Australia 1st Ashes match?
The live telecast of 1st Ashes match between ENG vs AUS will be accessible on Sony Sports Network within India, thus the match will be available for viewing on Sony Sports Channels.
