ENG vs AUS 1st Test Match Betting Tips and Match Prediction

England vs Australia 1st Test Match Winning Odds

Betting Odds for England vs Australia 

England – 2.40 (On Rs.100, users will get Rs.240 in return). Bet Now

Australia – 2.25 (If the user bet Rs.100, he will get 225 returns). Bet Now 

More betting odds and Tips

• You can bet that Zak Crawley’s 23.5 runs has an odds of 1.88. (If the user bet Rs.100, then he will get returns of Rs.188). Similarly, you can bet on him to score less than 23.5 has an odds of 1.88. (if the user bet Rs.100, then he will get returns of Rs.188). Bet Now
• You can Place a bet on Ben Duckett if he scores above 20.5 runs and has an odds of 1.83. (if the user bet Rs.100, then he will get returns of Rs.183). Bet Now. Similarly, you can bet on him to score less than 20.5 has an odds of 1.83. (if the user bet Rs.100, then he will get returns of Rs.183). Bet Now
• A bet on David Warner above 19.5 runs has an odds of 1.90. (if the user bet Rs.100, then he will get returns of Rs.190). Bet Now Similarly, you can bet on him to score less than 19.5. He has an odds of 1.90. (if the user bet Rs.100, then he will get returns of Rs.190). Bet Now

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Match Details

Match: England vs Australia 1st Test, The Ashes 2023

Date: 16th June 2023, 

Time: 3:30 pm IST and 10:00 am GMT

Venue: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, England

Pitch report

At Edgbaston, batting first results in an average score of 310. The highest team score at the location is 710-7 (dec.), which England achieved against India in 2011. In this Test, the team batting first will aim to score between 400 and 500 runs. 

Weather Report

The Edgbaston pitch often lends itself well to batting, and the opening Test is anticipated to have a level surface. There will likely be a lot of runs scored in the first two and a half days. The third day of the match is anticipated to be gloomy, which will help the seamers gain enough movement and worry the batters. The final two days will also involve the use of spinners.

Squad Comparison for England vs Australia   

England

England has won 11 of their previous 13 Test matches under Brendon McCullum’s leadership, losing just twice in that span—to South Africa and New Zealand. Notably, the loss against New Zealand was close—just by one run. England hopes that playing at Edgbaston in the first Test works in their favor, even though the historical power of “Fortress Edgbaston” has diminished due to losses to Australia in 2019 and New Zealand in 2021.

According to rumors, England has asked for a flat pitch in honor of its current head coach to accommodate their quick-scoring style of play, affectionately known by fans and observers as ‘Bazball’. In that case, it will be interesting to see England’s batting. 

The team’s success will depend heavily on the performances of the opening batsmen, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, and Ollie Pope at number three. Our hitter to watch out for is Harry Brook. The youthful middle-order batsman scored 818 runs in 11 Test innings at an average of 81.80 and a strike rate of 99.03 to shock the world.

James Anderson (34 wickets in the previous 8 games) and Stuart Broad (33 wickets in the last 7 games) have repeatedly shown their mettle with the ball when playing against Australia at home, and the two seamers will be the biggest obstacle for the visitors. Similarly, it is expected that Ollie Robinson will continue his success.

England Playing XI

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jonny Bairstow (Wk), Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Ollie Robinson/Mark Wood, Moeen Ali

Australia  

Australia’s preparation for the Ashes couldn’t have been better. They have defeated India in the World Test Championship final at the Oval and are confident. Additionally, they are now well familiar with the circumstances. 

The notion that Australia boasts a potent batting lineup is widely acknowledged. David Warner has recently been out of shape, but he can get back in shape at any time. Usman Khawaja has been outstanding for Australia over the past two years, despite his poor performance in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. In the 2021–2023 WTC cycle, he was the second-highest run-scorer, with 1621 runs scored in 30 innings, or an average of roughly 65.

In the WTC final, where he hit a superb century, Steven Smith once again demonstrated his capacity to accumulate runs, particularly in England. He will be the key hitter to watch out for during this Test. By the way, Smith has 1882 runs in England, at an average of 60.70, in just 32 innings, with 7 hundred and 7 fifty-sixes. 

Another batter worth betting on is Marnus Labuschagne (922 runs in the last 10 games, averaging 65.85). ‘Bazball’ for Australia, Travis Head scored a match-winning 163 against India in the WTC final. 

Australia Playing XI

Pat Cummins (C), David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey (Wk), Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood /Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.

England vs Australia Match Prediction

Following a tie in the series, Australia won back the Ashes in England in 2021. With Ben Stokes at the helm, England’s imposing squad is driven to exact revenge and make up for their defeat from the previous season. Both teams have strong middle-order play, but their top order is vulnerable. England and Australia are confident they can get 20 wickets even on a flat Edgbaston surface. 

Ben Stokes does not enjoy draws, and it is anticipated that England would play aggressively in their pursuit to victory, even if it means losing. Compared to their rivals, whose recent World Test Championship responsibilities were over less than a week ago, the hosts have had a lot more time to rest. 

These seemingly unimportant elements can be really important in what is expected to be a very close fight. Australia may initially find it difficult to handle England’s extremely aggressive batting and bowling strategies at Edgbaston, where the home crowd will fervently support their team. Therefore, supporting England in their attempt to score first would be wise. We predict that England will win the opening Ashes Test.