Overview:
A total of 83 Test matches have been played here. Australia have won 46 games and suffered 18 defeats. 19 matches have been drawn so far. Notably, England own a dismal record here. From 33 Tests, they have won 9, drawn 5 and lost a whopping 19.
The Australian cricket team gears up for the 3rd clash of the 5-match Ashes series against England, starting December 17. The match will be held at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.
Australia beat England in the first two Tests and own a 2-0 lead. A win here in Adelaide will hand them the series. For England, they need to win this contest and make things interesting ahead of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
In the first Test, the Aussies rode on Travis Head’s brilliant ton at the Perth Stadium to take a 1-0 lead. The match was over inside 2 days. It was a low-scoring affair with Mitchell Starc doing well with the ball for Australia.
The 2nd Test was a Day/Night affair held in Brisbane Australia which sealed the contest with Starc once again shining with the ball and also with the bat. England fell flat despite Joe Root’s ton in the 1st innings.
Ahead of the 3rd Test, England announced their playing XI, which included pacer Josh Tongue in place of Gus Atkinson, as Shoaib Bashir was once again overlooked. For Australia, opener Usman Khawaja was not considered for the Playing XI. The big news is that of Pat Cummins, who is making a return. He missed the 1st two Tests due to an injury,
Australia squad for the Adelaide Oval Test
Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster.
England squad for the Ashes series
Ben Stokes (c), Harry Brook (vc), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue, Matthew Fisher.
Australia and England have featured in 363 Test matches. Australia have won 154 matches compared to the England team’s 112. A total of 97 matches have been drawn. In Australia, the two teams have met on 187 occasions. The hosts have claimed 101 wins besides losing 57. A total of 29 matches have been drawn.
Australia XI for the match against England
Jake Weatherald, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (captain), Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
England XI for the match against Australia
Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jacks, Josh Tongue, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer.
The 3rd Test will start at 5:00am IST on December 17.
The Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, & Key Details of the Stadium
The Adelaide Oval is located in the state of South Australia. The venue is generally used for cricket and Australian rules football. The Adelaide Oval was established in 1871. The ground had significant redevelopment between 2012 and 2014. The first stadium hotel was also opened in 2024 – known as the Oval Hotel.
The first Test match here was played between Australia and England in 1884.
What is the Pitch like at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide?
One may not see a batting paradise here in Adelaide. However, given the history, it will provide joy. Pace bowlers will be in the contest especially with the new ball. One can expect there will be enough in it for bat and ball. Spinners will come into this contest late on when the surface gets older.
Key Stats & Records at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
A total of 83 Test matches have been played here. Australia have won 46 games and suffered 18 defeats. 19 matches have been drawn so far. Notably, England own a dismal record here. From 33 Tests, they have won 9, drawn 5 and lost a whopping 19.
Australia hold the highest team total record here, scoring 674 against India in 1948. The Aussies own 2 scores of 600-plus here. England’s best score here is 620/5d in 2010.
India own the lowest team total here, being dismissed for 36 in 2020. Australia’s lowest score here is 82 versus West Indies in 1951. England’s lowest total in Adelaide was 124 in 1895.
Former Aussie legend Ricky Ponting owns the most runs here. He managed 1743 runs at 60.10. Among present cricketers, Steve Smith has managed 652 runs at 43.46.
Among bowlers, Nathan Lyon is the top wicket-taker with 63 scalps from 14 Tests at 25.36. The late Shane Warne owns 56 scalps with Mitchell Starc being next with a tally of 55, as per ESPNcricinfo.
AUS vs ENG: Weather Forecast – Will Rain Play a Role?
According to the weather forecast, no rain is expected across all 5 days of this clash. Temperatures will hover around 41 degrees on Day 1. Days 2 and Day 3 will be around the 30 degree celsius. Day 4 and 5 will be cooler with temperatures being 25 and 22 degree celsius.
Australia vs England: Pitch Advantage for Which Side?
All things considered, both sides will be up for it on a surface that will help batters and assist pace, especially the new ball. Both teams will have 4 pace options and a spinner. Australia will be slightly ahead given the dominance of Mitchell Starc in the first two Tests. Batting will be easier compared to Perth and Brisbane.
FAQs – Pitch Report for Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
What is the pitch report for Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
One may not see a batting paradise here in Adelaide. However, given the history, it will provide joy. Pace bowlers will be in the contest especially with the new ball. One can expect there will be enough in it for bat and ball. Spinners will come into this contest late on when the surface gets older
What is AUS and ENG’s record at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide?
Notably, Australia and England have met here 33 times. From these 33 Tests, the England cricket team has won 9, drawn 5 and lost a whopping 19 against the Aussies.