ENG vs AUS: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for Ashes 2023, 5th Test

England and Australia will clash against each other in the 5th and final Ashes Test starting from Thursday. Rain in the last two days of the 4th Test helped Australia to settle for a draw and the visitors retained the Urn with a game left.

Match Details:

England vs Australia, 5th Test

Venue: Kennington Oval, London

Date & Time: July 27-31, at 3:30 PM IST and 11:00 AM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

What is the pitch report for ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023, 5th Test?

It’s a flat batting deck that stays the same for the entire five days of the match. There will be additional carry and bounce for the seamers having said spinners can get wickets if they keep things tight.

Recent form:

England: Draw Won Lost Lost Won

Australia: Draw Lost Won Won Won

ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023, 5th Test Probable Winners:

England are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023, 5th Test?

England

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Moeen Ali, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Stuart Broad, James Anderson

Australia

David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Josh Hazlewood

Injury Updates:

Currently, the players from both squads are fully fit. It will be added when there is an update.

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023, 5th Test?

Top Pick – Batter

Zak Crawley totally changed his way of approach in this Ashes and batted with positive intent. He scored 189 runs at a strike rate of 103.84 in the 4th Test to become the leading run-scorer in this Ashes with 385 runs.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

Mitchell Marsh has strongly cemented his spot in the Australian line-up after making a return in the 3rd Test. In 2 matches in this Ashes, he has scored 228 runs at an average of 76 and picked up 2 wickets as well.

Top Pick – Bowler

Stuart Broad has the most number of scalps in this ongoing Ashes. In 4 matches, he has picked up 18 wickets with the best figures of 4 for 65 in an innings

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Have to feel sad for Jonny Bairstow who missed his 13th Test century by a mere one run in the 4th Test where he remained unbeaten on 99*. Overall, in 4 matches in this series, he has scored 240 runs at an average of 40.

X-Factor:

Chris Woakes is currently running the show for England with his impressive all-round show. In 2 matches in this Ashes, he has picked up 12 wickets with the best figures of 5 for 62 in an innings and scored 42 runs in 3 innings.

What are the fantasy suggested teams for ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023, 5th Test?

1. Jonny Bairstow, Ben Duckett, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Zak Crawley (c), Mitchell Marsh (vc), Chris Woakes, Ben Stokes, Stuart Broad, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins

2. Jonny Bairstow, Alex Carey, Steven Smith (vc), Usman Khawaja, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Mitchell Marsh, Chris Woakes (c), Ben Stokes, Mitchell Starc, Mark Wood

Pre-Match Analysis:

The 4th Test match between England and Australia was affected by rain, preventing England from reclaiming the Ashes. The final two days saw only 30 overs being bowled, resulting in a disappointing draw. After Zak Crawley’s heroics with the bat, England managed to take a 275-run lead in the 1st innings. There were also impressive performances from Moeen Ali, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, and Jonny Bairstow, who all scored half-centuries. Chris Woakes and Mark Wood, who were brought into the side after the 3rd Test, bowled spectacularly well. For this 5th Test, England will play with the same eleven.

In the 4th Test, Australia managed to retain the Ashes due to the rain. They are currently leading the series 2-1, with their lead spinner Nathan Lyon ruled out of the series due to injury and as a result, they were forced to play with two specialist all-rounders, without a genuine spinner in the playing eleven. Marnus Labuschagne’s century in the 2nd innings helped them save the Test, and David Warner’s performance in this Test will be crucial for his career. Australia’s middle order is performing well, and their pace trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc is also doing a brilliant job.