Australia will square off against England in the first match of The Ashes Series 2021/22 on 8th December at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane
Over the next two months, the 5 test carnival and one of cricket’s most heated rivalries will be on display. After Tim Pain stood down as captain owing to controversy, Australia has begun a new era under Pat Cummins. Ben Stokes, one of the best all-rounders in the world, will be available for England after taking an indefinite break before the second phase of the IPL this year. Joe Root will enter the game as the top batter in tests, have had a fantastic year in 2021.
Australia vs England Match Details
Match: Australia vs England
Date and Time: 8th December, 5:30 am IST
Venue: Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane
Australia vs England Head to Head
The Australians have a substantial lead in Test statistics, with 146 victories to England’s 110. The first Test between these two teams was also the first test match ever played. The match took played in Melbourne from March 15 to March 19, 1877. These two teams competed in the 351 Test matches in cricket. The Ashes is a testament to the ferocious rivalry that exists between these two most historic teams.
Australia vs England Pitch Report
The conditions are set to be seamer-friendly with overcast conditions engulfing the ground over the next week or so. The weather isn’t too great for the latter part of the Test with rain expected to make an appearance.
Australia vs England Weather Report
The temperature is forecasted to hover around 18°C on the matchday with 52 % humidity and 20 km/hr wind speed. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Australia vs England Probable Playing XI
Australia:
Alex Carey (wk), Steven Smith, David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon.
England:
Jos Buttler (wk), Joe Root (c), Rory Burns, Ollie Pope, Dan Lawrence, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, Jack Leach
Australia vs England D11 Team
Jonny Bairstow, Steven Smith (vc), Joe Root (c), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, James Anderson, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Mark Wood.
Australia vs England Prediction
The game has a strong possibility of becoming heated and exciting, as it has been in the past, but Australia starts as favourites in the first ashes between AUS vs ENG, with odds are in favour of them.
Australia vs England Live Stream
The match between Australia and England will be streamed live on the Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV and Sony LIV HD.
