The Ashes Test series between Australia and England has started. The first match of the five-Test series is being played in Birmingham. After the captaincy of Ben Stokes and the coach of Brendon McCullum, the England team is playing in a different way and is winning continuously. Everyone is excited to watch the match between England and Australia in the baseball season. Its effect was seen on the very first day of the match.
ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 – 1st Test live updates
In a remarkable display of skill, Joe Root has notched his 30th Test century in record time, requiring just 145 balls to achieve the feat. England, with two wickets still in hand, declared their innings at 393 runs by the 78th over.
Australia felt the impact of Jonny Bairstow’s powerful batting assault as England amassed a formidable total of nearly 400 runs. Bairstow’s remarkable innings yielded 78 runs before he was dismissed. Meanwhile, Joe Root showcased his exceptional form, approaching yet another century with a sublime performance.
As the first day drew to a close, David Warner and Usman Khawaja stepped up to open Australia’s innings, accumulating 14 runs in four overs. Warner remains unbeaten on 8 runs, while Khawaja holds a score of 4. Their task tomorrow will be to provide a solid foundation for their team’s innings.
