AUS vs ENG Today Match Prediction | England vs Australia 5th Ashes Test

AUS vs ENG 5th Ashes Test Today Match Prediction

The brilliance of Steve Smith has helped touring Australia retain the Ashes and now they go to the fifth Test looking to make it 3-1 win against England.

Can England address batting woes

England’s experiments with Jason Roy haven’t paid any dividends, although other batters too have had an average series. The surface does offer plenty to the bowlers, and England batting will be under the pump.

Surprisingly, the hosts are going ahead with the same squad although a few changes can be expected. With uncertainty over Ben Stokes’ bowling fitness, Sam Curran can be picked for Jason Roy. Chris Woakes can get back as well, in place of Craig Overton.

It remains to be seen how badly are England hurt and respond here. Can Joe Root, short of runs and fighting to save his captaincy, find his feet? Sure, it has all the makings of a blockbuster.

Steve Smith to better his own performances

It is Steve Smith’s Ashes, and again he can pile runs plus misery on England. He has been unreal, and you can bet on him for sure. Smith can be the difference again.

Betting Odds for England vs Australia 5th Ashes Test

bet365: England – 6/4, Australia – 21/20

Skybet: England – 11/8, Australia – 1

betfair: England – 6/4, Australia – 10/11

The books are predicting Australia’s WIN.

Top Australia batsmen – Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschange

Top England batsmen – Ben Stokes, Rory Burns

Top Australia bowlers – Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood

Top England bowlers – Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad

Possible Lineups

Australia Playing 11: David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Matthew Wade, Tim Paine (c & wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon/James Pattinson, Josh Hazlewood

England Playing 11: Joe Root (c), Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Joe Denly, Jack Leach, Jason Roy/Sam Curran, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes/Craig Overton