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Tricky conditions await in Birmingham in Ashes Opener, Check out

Tricky conditions await in Birmingham in Ashes Opener, Check out

Edgbaston Pitch Report, ENG vs AUS: The oldest cricket rivalry, the Ashes series, starts on June 16 with England set to face…

Edgbaston Pitch Report, ENG vs AUS: The oldest cricket rivalry, the Ashes series, starts on June 16 with England set to face off against Australia. The WTC winners will play England’s ‘Bazball’ for the first time in the series’ opening game, which will be held at Edgbaston. England will be seeking to make amends after being thoroughly humiliated by Australia 0-4 in the 2021/22 Ashes series in Australia. Australia has won 34 of the 72 Ashes series to this point, while England has prevailed on 32 of those occasions. Check out the full pitch report of the Edgbaston Cricket Ground below.

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The tenacious team of England is prepared to get retribution for their loss from the previous season under coach Brendon McCullum. Just few days ago, Australia defeated India to win the WTC 2023 Trophy. In the Final, both Australian teams’ departments did well, and it is anticipated that they will perform similarly in the upcoming Ashes series. However, they will face a tough challenge as England have won 11 out of 13 test matches under Ben Stokes’ captaincy.

Edgbaston Stadium Pitch Report

The Edgbaston Stadium Pitch is renowned for having a batting-friendly surface that is beneficial to batters. Its neutral playing surface, strong pace, and bounce make it an excellent place for stroke play and let batters show off their batting prowess.

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54 games were played here between 1902 and 2022, with 29 victories for England and 10 victories for the visiting team. A solid high-scoring contest is anticipated unless Birmingham has cloudy weather, in which case fast Bowlers will benefit from the Pitch. The Pitch often helps Pacers on Days 1 and 2, while the Pitch can benefit Spinners on Days 4 and 5.

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  • June 14, 2023