Starc takes four to give Australia the edge on Day 1

Day one of the final Test of the 2023 Ashes had as many twists and turns as you would expect with England delivering another wildly entertaining innings with the bat. Led by Harry Brook’s 85, the hosts smashed their way to a first-innings score of 283 in tricky, overcast conditions, while Australia managed to finish […]

Rain spoils England’s charge as Australia retain the Ashes

The weather played spoilsport over the weekend in Manchester as the rain had the final say on days four and five of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford between England and Australia, forcing the hosts to settle for a draw. Just 30 overs were delivered across the last two days of the Test, helping […]

Ashes Fourth Test Preview

After three Tests of breathless action, the 2023 Ashes are perfectly poised ahead of the fourth encounter at Old Trafford in Manchester. Australia outlasted England in two five-day thrillers at Edgbaston and Lord’s to take a 2-0 advantage before Ben Stokes’ side hit back in sensational fashion at Headingley, winning by three wickets with their […]

England complete thrilling chase to keep Ashes alive

England kept their Ashes hopes alive with a sensational victory on day four of the third Test at Headingley. Harry Brook struck a match-winning 75 before Chris Woakes and Mark Wood provided invaluable contributions from the lower order to help England chase down Australia’s target of 251 with just three wickets to spare. England resumed […]

England need 251 to win after rain-hit Day 3

England stormed into the ascendency on a rain-hit day three of the third Test at Headingley to keep their Ashes hopes alive. Only 25.1 overs were sent down on a stop-start day in Leeds, but the hosts took control of the Test in the final session, bowling Australia out for 224 to set a fourth-innings […]

Mitchell Marsh, Mark Wood headline eventful opening day at Headingley

It was a rollercoaster opening day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley as England and Australia traded blows on a lively pitch. Mitchell Marsh led the visitor’s fightback after four wickets fell in the opening session with a stunning 102-ball century before Mark Wood rattled Pat Cummins’ side, picking up 5-34 to help England […]

England vs Australia 3rd Test Preview

The first two Tests of the 2023 Ashes between England and Australia have provided some heart-stopping entertainment, with Pat Cummins’ side edging the hosts at Edgbaston and Lord’s to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Following the fiery end to the Lord’s Test and the fallout that ensued revolving the Bairstow-Carey dismissal, the […]

Khawaja half-century hands Australia the advantage on Day 3

Australia strengthened their grip over the second Ashes Test on day three at Lord’s, taking advantage of some wasteful batting from England to secure a 91-run first innings lead in the morning before stretching that advantage to 221 by the close of play. Usman Khawaja led the way with another half-century for Australia, adding an […]

Smith 85 headlines dominant Day 1 for Australia

Australia enjoyed the perfect start to the second Test of the 2023 Ashes at Lord’s, scoring 339 for the loss of just five wickets in challenging conditions on day 1. David Warner laid the platform for the visitors with a gutsy half-century against the new ball before Steve Smith (85* off 149) and Travis Head […]

England vs Australia 2nd Test Preview

England lock horns with Australia in the second 2023 Ashes Test at Lord’s, with the hosts looking to bounce back after their narrow two-wicket defeat at Edgbaston. Pat Cummins’ side edged out England in a nail-biting thriller in Birmingham to take a 1-0 lead in the series, with the Australian skipper and Nathan Lyon sharing […]