Ashes Series 2023 ENG vs AUS 3rd Test Match Highlights

Ashes 3rd Test Match ENG vs AUS

The highly anticipated Ashes series between England (ENG) and Australia (AUS) is set to continue with the third Test match at Headingley Stadium in Leeds. With Australia already leading the series 2-0, England finds themselves in a must-win situation to keep their Ashes hopes alive.

Ashes 3rd Test Match ENG vs AUS Day 4 Highlights
Harry Brook played a crucial role in England's victory over Australia in the third Ashes Test. He scored an impressive 75 runs, anchoring England's final innings as they successfully chased down a target of 251 runs. Despite Mitchell Starc's outstanding performance of taking five wickets, it was not enough to prevent England from winning the match by three wickets. This victory keeps England's hopes alive in the Ashes series, with the Ben Stokes-led side now trailing 1-2. After taking a first-innings lead of 26 runs, Australia struggled in their second innings and were eventually dismissed for 224 runs on Day 3. England fought hard and emerged victorious in a thrilling battle.

Ashes 3rd Test Match ENG vs AUS Day 3 Highlights
England ended Day 3 at Stumps with openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett still at the crease, making 9* and 18* respectively. Their partnership helped England reach a score of 27/0. Australia had earlier set a target of 224 runs in their second innings, thanks to Travis Head's impressive knock of 77 runs off 112 balls. On Day 3, England's Chris Woakes dismissed Mitchell Marsh and Alex Carey, while Mark Wood took the wickets of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. Crawley and Duckett will resume batting on Day 4, with England needing 224 runs to win the match.

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Ashes 3rd Test Match ENG vs AUS Day 2 Highlights
Travis Head and Mitch Marsh successfully held off a resurgent England in the third Ashes test at Headingley, extending Australia's fragile lead to 142 runs after two days. Despite a strong start by Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, they unfortunately lost their wickets to Moeen Ali after tea. However, Head and Marsh managed to negotiate the remaining overs, allowing Australia to reach 116-4 in their second innings at stumps. England, led by captain Ben Stokes with a remarkable 80 runs, were all out for 237 before tea, coming within 26 runs of Australia's first total.

Ashes 3rd Test Match ENG vs AUS Day 1 Highlights
Australia's Mitch Marsh had a remarkable test comeback as he smashed a century and took a wicket, helping his team lead England by 195 runs on the first day of the third Ashes test at Headingley. Marsh's impressive innings of 118 runs off just 118 balls rescued Australia from a difficult position at 85-4. In partnership with Travis Head, they scored a combined total of 155 runs, while the rest of the team managed 108 runs. However, after Marsh's dismissal just before tea at a score of 240-5, Australia suffered a collapse and were all out for 263, with fast bowler Mark Wood taking 5-34 on his test return. Marsh's memorable day continued as he claimed England's third wicket when Zac Crawley was caught out. At the end of the day's play, England was at 68-3, trailing by 195 runs, with Joe Root on 19 and Jonny Bairstow on 1.

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Pitch Report
The Headingley Stadium pitch is expected to favor the batsmen, providing a good opportunity for them to score runs. England has shown an aggressive approach in this series so far, and they are likely to continue with the same mindset. However, there might be some extra bounce on offer, which could test the batsmen's skills. 

Playing XIs
England Playing XI: Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, Ollie Robinson.

Australia Playing XI: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Todd Murphy.

Key Players to Watch

Alex Carey (Australia) - Wicketkeeper
Alex Carey has been in excellent form, both with the bat and behind the stumps. He has scored 129 runs in two Tests at an average of 32.25 and has been instrumental for Australia in crucial moments.

Steve Smith (Australia) - Batsman
Steve Smith, one of the modern-day Test greats, has been a key contributor for Australia. He scored a century in the first Test and has amassed 166 runs in the series so far.

Joe Root (England) - All-rounder
Joe Root has been the backbone of England's batting lineup. He has scored 192 runs in two matches at an average of 64 and has also taken three wickets with his handy off-spin.

Pat Cummins (Australia) - Bowler
Pat Cummins, the Australian captain, has been exceptional with both bat and ball. He has picked up eight wickets in the Ashes series and also contributed with the bat, scoring 115 runs.

Expert Tips
Ben Stokes and Usman Khawaja have been in remarkable form and should be reliable multiplier choices for your Dream11 fantasy team. Both players have shown consistency and the ability to make significant contributions in crucial situations.

Conclusion
The third Test of the Ashes series between England and Australia promises to be an exciting contest. England will be desperate for a win to keep their hopes alive, while Australia will be aiming to seal the series with another victory. The Headingley Stadium pitch is expected to provide an opportunity for batsmen to shine, but the bowlers will have their chances as well. With key players like Alex Carey, Steve Smith, Joe Root, and Pat Cummins in action, fans can expect an intense battle between these two cricketing giants. Tune in to SonyLiv for live streaming and witness the drama unfold in this crucial encounter.