The past three weeks have seen some of the best Test cricket of the past decade play out. England has time and time again defied cricketing logic to enthrall packed out crowds and put themselves within a hair’s breadth of defeating Australia. And yet, they find themselves 2-0 down heading into the third Test of the Ashes 2023 this week.
Only one side has ever come back from losing the opening two Ashes Tests over the past 140 years, and that team had a certain Don Bradman spearheading their batting lineup. However, if any English team is going to rewrite the record books and pull off a daring reverse sweep, it will be this group of men. With plenty of personal changes and three days off to contemplate their missed opportunities, the third Test of the Ashes 2023 is set to be a riveting contest.
We break down all the latest betting odds with bookmaker William Hill, and outline the best bets to make on England vs. Australia ahead of the first ball this Thursday.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: July 6th, 10:00 A.M. (GMT)
Despite Australia winning the first two Tests of the Ashes 2023, the outright betting odds heading into the third Test at Headingley have actually tightened up slightly. The visitors are still favourites at 2.30, but England is breathing down their necks with odds of just 2.50 for the victory themselves. A draw pays a modest 4.50 as well.
When it comes to betting on this match, it’s a matter of deciding one thing: will Australia continue the current trend or does England finally capitalize on one of the winning positions they’ve consistently put themselves in? Read on for our prediction.
As outrageous as it may sound, you have to imagine that England is relishing the position they’re in right now. They’ve declared their primary goal is to entertain; they aim to play like rock stars and reignite Test cricket. What’s more entertaining than fighting their way out of a back-against-the-wall situation like this? Certainly it brings the best out of this fiery side, and we say that’s exactly what will happen over the coming few days in the third Test.
England has made a handful of changes to their playing XI this week, some forced and some voluntary. The recall of Moeen Ali, plus the injection of Mark Wood and Chris Woakes will not only bolster their tail but add some much needed variation to the bowling attack. This change pushed Harry Brooks up to the No. 3 spot in the batting order as well, giving the young batsman a big platform for runs.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: July 6th, 10:00 A.M. (GMT)
We say that the situation, plus England’s changes will be enough to see the home side across the line this week. Back them at 2.50 for the win and throw a wager on Harry Brook to be in the runs as well at 5.50.
