Ashes 2023: Best Combined XI of Series
These players performed exceptionally in the Ashes 2023 and they will make a perfect playing XI of the tournament.
10. Chris Woakes
Chris Woakes didn’t feature in England’s line-up for the first two Tests. After trailing in the series with two of two losses, England picked him up for the third Test at Headingley. Playing his first match of the tournament, he gave desired results to his side. Pairing up with Mark Wood, he took three wickets in the first innings and folded the visitors on 263.
In the second innings, he supported Stuart Broad and claimed another three-wicket haul. His bowling display played an essential role in England’s three-wicket win. The 34-year-old showcased his best side with the ball in the fourth Test in Manchester. This time, he clinched a fifer in the first innings of the contest.
The paceman became the Player of the Match in the final game at the Oval. He racked up seven wickets in his team’s triumph. In the second innings, he got the crucial wickets of David Warner, Usman Khawaja, and Steven Smith to pave the way for his side’s win. Throughout the tournament, Woakes maintained his consistency and made a vital contribution to the team. He concluded his campaign with 19 wickets in six innings of three games.
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