ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Injury Updates & Pitch Report For 4th Test Match of The Ashes 2023

The result leaves England trailing 1-2 in the five-match series, keeping the Ashes contest alive and setting the stage for an exciting 4th Test.

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Updated - 19 Jul 2023, 14:45 IST

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Preview

England (ENG) is scheduled to face Australia (AUS) in the 4th Test match of The Ashes Series 2023 at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday, July 19. England made a remarkable comeback in the previous test match at Headingley after being 2-0 down in the series. Their three-wicket victory in the third Ashes Test kept their hopes alive in the five-match series.

Check Here: England vs Australia, 4th Test

In the crucial chase of 251 runs, Harry Brook played a essential role for England, scoring a well-constructed innings of 75 runs. Despite the impressive performance of Mitchell Starc, who took a five-wicket haul for Australia, their efforts were in vain.

Australia, after gaining a first-innings lead of 26 runs, faced a challenging task in their second innings. On Day 3, they were eventually bowled out for 224 runs, setting a target of 251 for England. The Australian bowlers fought hard, but England remained composed in the chase and successfully reached the target. The result leaves England trailing 1-2 in the five-match series, keeping the Ashes contest alive and setting the stage for an exciting 4th Test

Match Information

England vs Australia, 4th Test

The Ashes, 19 Jul 2023, Wed, 3:30 PM IST ,Old Trafford, Manchester

Broadcast

Sony Sports Network

Live Stream

SonySIX

Weather Report

Old Trafford, Manchester

Clouds

2.3Ā°C

91% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

England

W
L
L
W
L

Australia

L
W
W
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Usman Khawaja

AUS - bat

496 Runs

5Ā Matches

2

Zak Crawley

ENG - bat

480 Runs

5Ā Matches

3

Joe Root

ENG - bat

412 Runs

5Ā Matches

4

Ben Stokes

ENG - all

405 Runs

5Ā Matches

5

Steve Smith

AUS - bat

373 Runs

5Ā Matches

6

Harry Brook

ENG - bat

363 Runs

5Ā Matches

1

Mark Wood

ENG - bowl

129.69

3Ā Matches

2

Zak Crawley

ENG - bat

88.72

5Ā Matches

3

Chris Woakes

ENG - all

79.80

3Ā Matches

4

Harry Brook

ENG - bat

78.74

5Ā Matches

77.03

5Ā Matches

6

Todd Murphy

AUS - bowl

76.00

2Ā Matches

1

Mitchell Starc

AUS - bowl

23 Wkts

4Ā Matches

2

Stuart Broad

ENG - bowl

22 Wkts

5Ā Matches

3

Chris Woakes

ENG - all

19 Wkts

3Ā Matches

4

Pat Cummins

AUS - bowl

18 Wkts

5Ā Matches

5

Josh Hazlewood

AUS - bowl

16 Wkts

4Ā Matches

6

Mark Wood

ENG - bowl

14 Wkts

3Ā Matches

1

Ollie Robinson

ENG - bowl

2.77

3Ā Matches

2

Ben Stokes

ENG - all

3.07

5Ā Matches

3

James Anderson

ENG - bowl

3.34

4Ā Matches

4

Josh Tongue

ENG - bowl

3.60

1Ā Match

5

Moeen Ali

ENG - all

3.67

4Ā Matches

6

Joe Root

ENG - bat

3.74

5Ā Matches

Probable Playing XI

England

JM Bairstow (wk), HC Brook, MM Ali, JE Root, Ben Stokes (C), Zak Crawley, Chris Woakes, BM Duckett, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood

Bench : Ollie Pope, DW Lawrence, MJ Potts, Ollie Robinson, JC Tongue, MJ Leach, Rehan Ahmed

Australia

AT Carey (wk), David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, TM Head, C Green, MR Marsh, Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood

Bench : JP Inglis, MS Harris, Matt Renshaw, Michael Neser, SM Boland, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy

Injury and availability news

Nathan Lyon not available

Pitch Report

The Pitch at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England is a Batting pitch. Pacers have been successful at this venue. The Pitch at this ground is sporting one with assistance for Batters. According to recent records, the team winning the toss mostly chooses to Bat.

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

290

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Joe Root ENG | BAT

He has an excellent record at Old Trafford, with the second-most runs of any player in history at the ground. He scored 790 runs at an average of 60.76.

9
C

Ben Stokes ENG | ALL

Ben Stokes is in terrific form. The captain has struck 155 and 80 in his last two Tests. Stokes has strong numbers at Old Trafford, having scored 528 runs at an average of 52.8.

8.5
VC

Steve Smith AUS | BAT

Steven Smith versatility and talent as a batsman indeed make him a great choice for the upcoming match. In two Tests at Old Trafford, Smith has struck 401 runs at an average of 101.25.

8

Harry Brook ENG | BAT

Harry Brook is coming off his best innings of this series. His 75 runs helped lead England to victory at Headingley.

8.5

Stuart Broad ENG | BOWL

Stuart Broad is the leading wicket-taker in this Ashes series with 16 wickets at an average of 24.93.

8.5

Pat Cummins AUS | BOWL

Pat Cummins is the second leading wicket-taker in this Ashes series with 15 wickets at an average of 27.00

8

Travis Head AUS | BAT

Travis Head is a great budget pick. He scored 266 runs in this series at a strike of 73.28.

8.5

Mitchell Marsh AUS | ALL

Mitch Marsh is a talented all-rounder who is known for his consistency. He smashed 146 runs in the last Test match.

8.5

Mark Wood ENG | BOWL

Mark Wood undoubtedly had a standout performance in the third Test of the Ashes series. His remarkable bowling figures of 5/34 and 2/66 played a crucial role in England's victory.

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9

David Warner

AUS | BAT

Warner has struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last game and can be avoided for this match.

9.5

Jonny Bairstow

ENG | WK

Bairstow has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last game, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match.

Last Updated On - Jul 19 2023 2:45 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ENG

6 : 5

AUS

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9/100

Head To Head
Alex Carey

7

Joe Root
VC

9

Harry Brook

8

Steve Smith

8.5

Travis Head

8

Ben Stokes
C

9

Chris Woakes

7.5

Mitchell Marsh

8.5

Stuart Broad

8.5

Mark Wood

8.5

Pat Cummins

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

ENG

7 : 4

AUS

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6/100

Grand League
Jonny Bairstow

9.5

Joe Root

9

Harry Brook

8

Steve Smith
C

8.5

Travis Head

8

Ben Stokes

9

Chris Woakes

7.5

Mitchell Marsh

8.5

James Anderson

9

Mark Wood
VC

8.5

Pat Cummins

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

ENG

6 : 5

AUS

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7/100

Mega League
Alex Carey

7

Joe Root
C

9

Zak Crawley

9

Steve Smith
VC

8.5

Travis Head

8

Moeen Ali

8.5

Ben Stokes

9

Mitchell Marsh

8.5

Stuart Broad

8.5

Mark Wood

8.5

Pat Cummins

8.5

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Players
11/11

Team 1

ENG

6 : 5

AUS

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7/100

CricTracker Special
Alex Carey

7

Joe Root
C

9

Zak Crawley

9

Steve Smith
VC

8.5

Travis Head

8

Moeen Ali

8.5

Ben Stokes

9

Mitchell Marsh

8.5

Stuart Broad

8.5

Mark Wood

8.5

Pat Cummins

8.5

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