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Ashes 2023, 4th Test | ENG vs AUS, Cricket Fantasy Tips and Predictions - Cricket Exchange Fantasy Teams 

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After losing the opening two matches and staging a comeback in the third, England now lock horns with their fiercest and oldest rivals Australia in the fourth Test of the ongoing Ashes series. This exciting and mouth-watering encounter is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester at 15.30 PM IST. Ben Stokes and his side bounced back from two consecutive defeats to keep the Ashes alive as they emerged victorious in the last game at Headingley in Leeds. 

However, before the match goes live, here is a look at some of the important player stats, the prime player picks, and the best-suggested XIs for the fantasy contests of this fixture.

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Speaking more about the Leeds Test, Mitchell Marsh who replaced fellow all-rounder Cameron Green, smashed an eye-catching run-a-ball century (118) as the Australians posted a total of 263 in their first innings. Playing in his first game of the series, speedster Mark Wood delivered a fiery spell of 5/34 in 11.4 overs.  Captain Stokes continued his solid form as he slammed 80 with the help of 6 fours and 5 maximums as England managed to reach 237 with Pat Cummins picking up 6/91 in 18 overs.

Taking a lead of 26 runs, the visitors posted a total of 224 on the board in their second innings with Travis Head scoring 77 off 112. Youngster Harry Brook played a vital knock of 75 as the home side claimed a victory by three wickets to keep themselves alive in the series. The hosts would be looking to level the series 2-2 by sealing back-to-back wins.



ENG vs AUS, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)

England: W-L-L-W-L

Australia: L-W-W-W-D


ENG vs AUS, Must Picks

England

Joe Root

  • Test Stats: 11,236 runs in 244 innings
  • Recent Form: 232 runs in the last six innings
  • Venue Record: 790 runs in 16 innings

Ben Duckett

  • Test Stats: 1,037 runs in 25 innings
  • Recent Form: 206 runs in the last four innings
  • Venue Record: First Test Match


Australia

Steven Smith

  • Test Stats: 9,137 runs in 177 innings
  • Recent Form: 168 runs in the last four innings
  • Venue Record: 401 runs in four innings

Marnus Labuschagne

  • Test Stats: 3,605 runs in 72 innings
  • Recent Form: 131 runs in the last four innings
  • Venue Record: 78 runs in two innings


ENG vs AUS, Risky Picks

England

Zak Crawley

  • Test Stats: 1,920 runs in 69 innings
  • Recent Form: 80 runs in the last three innings
  • Venue Record: 49 runs in three innings

Australia

Alex Carey

  • Test Stats: 945 runs in 33 innings
  • Recent Form: 56 runs in the last four innings
  • Venue Record: First Test Match


ENG vs AUS, Top Captain or Vice-captain choices

Joe Root (ENG)

Reasons

  • Joe Root is the second highest run-getter after Alastair Cook in the history of Test cricket for England.
  • The right-handed batter averages 50.16 with 30 centuries and 58 fifties to his name.
  • After four quiet innings of 21, 19, 18 and 10, Root is due for a big score under his belt.
  • Notably, his highest Test score of 254 came at this venue against Pakistan in the year 2016.

Steven Smith (AUS)

Reasons

  • Steven Smith is Australia's fourth highest run-scorer in Test cricket.
  • The right-handed player averages a staggering 58.94 with 32 hundred and 37 half-centuries.
  • With just one 50-plus score in the ongoing series, Smith is also due for some big runs.

Marnus Labuschagne (AUS)

Reasons

  • Marnus Labuschagne is averaging 53.80 with 10 centuries and 15 fifties in Test matches.
  • The right-hander is also having a poor series with just 144 runs in six innings but a big knock is just around the corner for the prolific batter.


ENG vs AUS, Team for Winner takes all/Grand League Contests

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Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow
Batters: Joe Root, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith
All-rounders: Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes
Bowlers: Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc

Captain: Steven Smith
Vice-captain: Joe Root

ENG: 7 Players, AUS: 4 Players


ENG vs AUS, Team for Head-to-Head/Small League Contests

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Wicketkeeper: Alex Carey 
Batters: Zak Crawley, David Warner, Steven Smith, Travis Head
All-rounders: Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, Mitchell Marsh
Bowlers: James Anderson, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc

Captain: Ben Stokes
Vice-captain: Steven Smith

ENG: 4 Players, AUS: 7 Players