ENG vs AUS Day 3: The third Test of The Ashes 2023 is shaping up to be yet another nail-biter. The game is now equally matched with both participants holding something in their hands. Australia might believe they are in the driving seat, but perhaps just a bit. The weather Forecast for today is not ideal for a cricket match as there is the possibility of rain and thunderstorm. This post will let you through ENG vs AUS Day 3 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Headingley, Leeds.
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Down Below is Day 2 overview, ENG vs AUS Day 3 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Headingley, Leeds:
ENG vs AUS Day 2 Overview
Australia were on the roar past morning. They had their moments to drive home every possible advantage but like Day 1 passing the momentum game continued Yesterday as well. They got an excellent start to the day and it all started on the 2nd ball of the day- Joe Root was unrooted.
Well-known Jonny Bairstow couldn’t take hold for too long against the Australian bowling attack and went back to the pavilion soon. Similar story for Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes, they came, threw bat to every ball and gone! Then came Mark Wood and shifted the momentum totally towards England and smoked 24 runs in 8 balls and was gone to Cummins. Australia had a 97-run lead when Stuart Broad entered the crease.
Because of Stokes’ outstanding performance, England only had a 26-run deficit to overcome. He limped, swiveled, and smashed his way to 80. With the Australian captain ending with a six-fer, England closed the deficit.
Early in the innings, Warner lost to his nemesis for the 17th time in Tests, giving Australia a poor foundation. Marnus and Khawaja received the new ball and appeared to be on their way to massive scores, but both fell to Mo and Smith when playing an out-of-character stroke. England suddenly walked with more energy. Woakes eventually routed Khawaja to keep Australia in trouble. The damage eaters from the first innings, Marsh and Head, got together and have so far combined 26 runs for the fifth wicket and Australia have a lead of 142 runs.
ENG vs AUS Day 3 Weather Forecast
The Ashes 2023 (Australia tour of England) | England vs Australia 3rd Test match is being played at Headingley, Leeds (England) from July 6 to July 10 starting at 10:30 AM Local and 3:00 PM IST.
ACC TO WEATHER.COM, the weather is predicted to be overcast and Thunderstorms are highly expected throughout the day. As the weather websites show, there are heavy chances of rain on Day 3. 90% chance of rain is predicted for the 1st session and similar conditions are expected throughout the day (around 90%). It is surely going to interrupt the match. The Temperature in the morning is expected to be around 24° C and drops to 21°C in the evening.
Winds with a speed of around 15KMPH will gust towards the Southeast. Humidity is also predicted to stay in the higher range i.e., it will stay at the average rate of 80% (around 60% in the morning and increases up to 85% in the evening). So, the possibilities of rain are always there when it is England but we can hope for some part of the day to have healthy and decent ENG vs AUS day 3 of the 3rd test match.
ENG vs AUS Day 3 Pitch Report
In red-ball cricket, Headingley’s surface is ideal for batting. Both teams in this series, but especially England, have shown a commitment to playing aggressively for the course of both innings, which has contributed to the first two games ending with results on the last day. Headingley’s pitch is expected to provide a little bit more bounce and pace with a new ball throughout the first two or three days. It was quite visible that the surface does possess pace and bounce that also aids batters and Mitch Marsh and Ben Stokes displayed it there.
From the bowling prospect, the pitch has lost its nick as like it was on day 1. The Green tint of the surface has gone and the ball is coming better onto the bat. Good for batting and more work for the bowlers but overcast conditions will favor them.
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