Ashes 2021: Australia vs England 3rd Test Match Prediction

The in-form Australian setup is ready to take on England in the 3rd Test of Ashes 2021-22 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground – Melbourne, Australia on 26th December 2021. Currently, Australia is leading the series with 2-0 and England is still struggling to find their form back. Let’s get into some more details of the game.

PROBABLE PLAYING XI:

Australia Predicted XI:

David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Jhye Richardson

England Predicted XI:

INJURY UPDATES:

• Josh Hazlewood will miss out because of injury.

Note: Get the updates here if any, well before the play begins.

PREVIEW – AUS vs ENG 

Australia:

• Australian players have performed really well so far in the series and the best thing for the side is – If one player fails to perform one or the other player fills his gap.
• They are in red hot form and they will definitely look to continue this golden form.
• Key players for the side are Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, and Pat Cummins

England:

• England is currently struggling a lot in Australian Pitches – Their star players have failed to perform for their side in this series so far.
• They will definitely look to revise the plan for the 3rd Test and they will come back stronger.
• Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Mark Wood are the key players for England.

WEATHER AND PITCH REPORT:

The weather conditions in Melbourne will be sunny for all 5 days of play and the temperature will be around 28.

And the surface at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is Flat and it has produced a lot of success for pacers. We can expect some flying wickets in this game.

HEAD-TO-HEAD Battle: Ashes 2021-22: AUS vs ENG

• Total Tests Played: 353
• Australia Won: 148
• England Won: 110
• Draw: 95
• Tie: 0

Australia vs England, MATCH PREDICTION – WHO WILL WIN THIS GAME?

Looking at the current form – Australia will be the favorites to win this Test. But we never know what England camp is planning for the Hosts.

**DISCLAIMER: Please note that our Match predictions are based on our analysis and they do not guarantee positive results**