ENG vs AUS 2023: England announces Playing XI for the Fifth Ashes Test against Australia | England vs Australia 5th Test 2023: The England Cricket Board (ECB) have announced their unchanged playing XI for the fifth Ashes Test against Australia, which will be played from July 17-31, 2023.
The fifth Test is a crucial match for England, who are currently trailing Australia by 2-1 in the series. If England wins the fifth match, then The Ashes 2023 will be drawn between both teams.
England has the same Playing XI as they had in fourth test match, in Which Ben Stokes will be captaining the side, whereas Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, and Zak Crawley are all in the batting line-up. Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, and Chris Woakes will make up the bowling attack.
The England bowlers have been inconsistent in the starting two matches of Ashes 2023, but they showed a great comeback in the last two matches. England Bowlers will play a crucial role for England to win the fifth test match.
Zak Crawley played wonderfully in the last match, scoring 189 runs in 182 balls. Crawley has played well for his team in this series so far, and his role in the upcoming test match will be very important for England.
Australia is in a good position to win the Ashes 2023, but they didn’t show good cricket in the last two matches, and If Australia wants to win the series, they have to perform as well.
Marnus Labuschagne has shown good intent and played a responsible inning for Australia in the fourth Test Match at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester, England.
ENG vs AUS 2023 Playing XI:
England’s Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Moeen Ali, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jonny Bairstow (WK), Chris Woakes, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, James Anderson.
Australia’s Playing XI: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (C), Josh Hazlewood.
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