England vs Australia 1st Test Ashes 2023: Edgbaston Pitch Report, Team Records at Birmingham

It is now time for the fierce Ashes 2023 battle between arch-rivals, hosts England and Australia as they will be fighting out in an exciting five-match Test series. The England vs Australia 1st Test Ashes 2023 kickstarts from 16 June, 2023 at the Edgbaston in Birmingham. The two teams will be playing against each other on the English soil for the first time since that hard-fought Ashes Test series in 2019 that ended with a scoreline of 2-2.

Edgbaston Pitch Report

The Edgbaston wicket is renowned for its balanced nature, providing an equal opportunity for both seamers and batters. With the new ball, seamers are expected to relish the conditions, while batters must exercise caution during the initial session. As the pitch develops cracks, batters are anticipated to find their rhythm and make solid connections with the ball. Taking into account the characteristics of the Edgbaston track, the first Ashes Test is predicted to be a closely contested battle, with both teams vying for supremacy in a thrilling ENG vs AUS 1st Test. However, reports also suggest that the England team management have demanded batting-friendly pitches for the Ashes 2023 as it will assist their aggressive mindset also called the “Bazball”.

The opening Ashes 2023 Test in Birmingham is anticipated to have predominantly clear weather for the first two days. However, there may be occasional light showers that could disrupt play during the remaining three days. The temperature is expected to range between 14 degrees Celsius and 26 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels predicted to be around 37-65 percent.

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So, we are getting a flat batting deck at Edgbaston for the first Ashes Test… pic.twitter.com/pdAuObBhkz

— Sandipan Banerjee (@im_sandipan) June 15, 2023

Team Records at Birmingham

• The last time England and Australia played an Ashes Test match at Edgbaston in 2019, the Aussies won the game by a massive margin of 251 runs where Steve Smith scored hundreds in both the innings.
• A total of 54 Test matches have been played on this venue so far in the history of the game out of which England have won 29 games and 10 matches have been won by visiting teams.
• During the most recent Test match played in Birmingham between England and India in 2022, the hosts managed to chase down a 350+run total in the fourth innings with 7 wickets in hand.

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