England eye first Test win in 2019 Ashes


2019 Ashes Series 

England vs Australia  

Third Test Match
Headingly, Leeds, England 
22-26 August 
Umpires: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) and Joel Wilson (West Indies)

 
England and Australia will clash in the third Test match of the 2019 Ashes Series at Headingly in Leeds, England between 22 and 26 August. 
 
Jack Leach in action for England.
 
The Baggies Greens of Australia held out for a stalemate after Jofra Archer and Jack Leach nearly bowled England to an improbable victory in the second Test in London, England. 
 
Australia, who won the first Test match, are leading 1-0 in the five-match series which is taking place in England. 

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The second Test match was heavily affected by rain as no play was possible on day one and after lunch on day three, and the start of play was also delayed on day five.
 
Australian batsman Steve Smith was replaced on day five by Marnus Labuschagne, after suffering a concussion on the previous day. 
 
Marnus Labuschagne in action for Australia.
 
Labuschange, who became the first-ever concussion substitute in test cricket, went on to score 59 off 100 balls as the match was drawn. 
 
England captain Joe Root and his troops will be desperate for a victory when they take on Australia in the third Test match in order to make 1-1 in the series.
 
Australia captain Tim Paine will also be looking to lead the Baggy Greens to their second Test victory.
 
It remains to be seen whether Australia's star batsman Smith will be fit to play in the third Test match in Leeds. Be part of the Ashes through live betting with Betway

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Ashes Overall Test results


Matches - 332
Australia - 135
England - 106
Draws - 91
 
Test Rankings

4 - England
5 - Australia
 

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Published: 08/19/2019