ENG vs AUS Dream11: One of the exciting Test series is all set to begin. The arch-rivals England and Australia face each other in the first Ashes Test set to be played from June 16 onwards. While the home side defeated Ireland in their previous Test outing, Australians are coming to the series after thrashing India in the World Test Championship finals. Ahead of the game, check out Fantasy Picks, Playing XIs & Pitch Report.
Match Details:
Match: England vs Australia, 1st Test
Date and time: June 16-20, 3:30 PM
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
ENG vs AUS Top Fantasy Picks:
- Steve Smith
- Joe Root
- Stuart Broad
ENG vs AUS Dream11:
Wicketkeeper’s: Bairstow, Carey
Batters: Smith (C), Root, Labuschagne, Pope
All-rounders: Stokes
Bowlers: Starc, Cummins, Broad (VC), Anderson
Australia squad for first two Tests: Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (vice-captain), Mitchell Starc, David Warner.
England squad for first two Ashes Tests: Ben Stokes (captain), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood.
Pitch Report:
The wicket at the Edgbaston provides some decent movement with the ball. Batting becomes as the game progresses on Day 2 and 3rd. The skipper winning the toss might opt to bowl first and put some early pressure on the batting side.
