Headingley Records: Check out ENG vs AUS records at the Headingley in Leeds ahead of England vs Australia Ashes 2023 3rd Test
Published on: Jul 5, 2023 10:16 pm IST|Updated on: Jul 5, 2023 10:16 pm IST
England is ready for the fightback in the high-voltage Ashes 2023 3rd Test match against Australia beginning from 6 July, 2023 at the Headingley in Leeds. The visiting Australian team have emerged victorious in both the Test matches so far and they have surely performed really well collectively both in the batting as well as bowling departments. Australia are currently having a lead of 2-0 in the five-match Ashes 2023 Test series.
ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 3rd Test: Headingley Records
The venue in Leeds has been a favorable ground for pace bowlers, who have claimed 1739 wickets in 80 games at an average of 28.73. Spinners have also had their fair share of success, taking 609 wickets at an average of 30.21. Out of the 80 Tests played at this venue, teams batting first have won 29 games, while teams chasing have emerged victorious in 33 games. Additionally, 18 matches have ended in a draw. The average first innings score at this venue is 304, and teams winning the toss have often preferred to chase, capitalizing on the overcast conditions.
Leeds will be hosting a Test match in the near future, followed by an Ashes Test after one and four years, respectively. England has been a part of 79 out of the 80 Tests played at this venue, boasting an impressive record with 36 wins and 25 losses.
Australia, on the other hand, suffered a memorable defeat in their last Test match at this ground. They will be keen on eliminating errors, particularly in crucial moments. Overall, Australia has won and lost nine Tests each out of 26 attempts in the city, with their most recent Test victory dating back to 2009.
Highest run getters at The Headingley in Tests
Player | Test Runs |
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Geoffrey Boycott | 897 |
John Edrich | 849 |
Graham Gooch | 776 |
Alastair Cook | 718 |
Joe Root | 642 |
Jonny Bairstow | 573 |
Ben Stokes | 366 |
Stuart Broad | 286 |
Shai Hope | 265 |
Marnus Labuschagne | 154 |
Steven Smith | 87 |
David Warner | 61 |
Highest Wicket Takers at The Headingley in Tests
Player | Wickets |
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Stuart Broad | 49 |
James Anderson | 43 |
Trent Boult | 12 |
Jack Leach | 11 |
Tim Southee | 11 |
Josh Hazlewood | 9 |
Pat Cummins | 4 |