AUS vs ENG 3rd Test, Ashes: 3 key players to play an instrumental role at Headingley Test

Published on: Aug 21, 2019 1:36 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 21, 2019 3:05 pm IST

The next Ashes test will take place in Headingley, at Leeds where Australia will face England for the third round. Though the Kangaroos have still a 1-0 lead in the series, the team is wounded after the injury of their stellar batsman Steve Smith. England on the other side is confident enough to go with the same playing XI as the 2nd test, who helped them draw the match.

After the inclusion of Jofra Archer in the team, the team is performing quite positively and will certainly try to establish an upper hand in the next text. But before that, let’s have a look at these three amazing players who can be the highlight of the match.


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#1 Jofra Archer 

Archer has made his debut in Test in the ongoing Ashes only and he has already won hearts of many with his exceptional bowling.

In just two innings of debut match 2019 vs Australia

Total wickets: 5

Best bowling figure per match: 5/91

Economy rate: 2.06

ODIs Career Averages 2019

Total wickets in 14 innings: 23 wickets

Economy rate: 4.63


#2 Ben Stoakes

A complete package in one form, Stakes is terrific all-rounder of England. He knows very well how to survive in difficult situations and he will be playing his 100th test, coming this Thursday, in AUS vs ENG 3rd test.

Test batting career average

Runs in 99 innings (2013-2019): 3336 runs

Total runs in England (2014-2019): 1433 runs in 44 innings

Best score: 115* (not out)

Test bowling career average

Wickets in 93 innings (2013-2019): 131 wickets

Total wickets in England (2014-2019): 66 wickets in 44 innings

Overall economy rate: 3.33

Best bowling figure per inning: 6/22


#3 Pat Cummins

A brilliant bowler, Cummins happened to be a fine batsman as well. In the ongoing test Ashes series, he has developed a skill of late hitter and since then he is contributing in the team with both his bat and bowl

Test bowling career average

Wickets in 93 innings (2011-2019): 107 wickets in 41

Total wickets in England (2019): 13 wickets in 4 innings

Overall economy rate: 2.79

Best bowling figure per inning: 6/23

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