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Ashes 2023: Third Test Predictions

Third Test Predictions, odds and betting tips for England vs Australia at Headingley

By James McMath

05 Jul 2023

Who said cricket was boring, huh? It’s hard to make that argument after the first two Tests of what is shaping up to be a memorable 2023 Ashes series.


Yes, England have lost both but the results at Edgbaston and Lord’s could easily have gone either way.



And both had moments of drama to debate, not least the fallout from the controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow on Sunday.


The members at Lord’s weren’t happy and some have even been suspended.


It sets us up nicely for the test at Headingley, with England needing to win to have any chance of regaining the Ashes. A draw would be enough for Australia to hold on to the urn, as a drawn series would be the best England could hope for.


Without further ado, let’s take a look at some third Test predictions and betting tips. Odds are correct at the time of publication.


Third Test Predictions

The odds have Australia as slight favourites, with a price 29/25 representing a 46.30% chance of the tourists winning. England’s odds are 69/50, meaning they have a 42.02% chance. The draw is 57/20 - or 25.97%.


In the Draw No Bet market, Australia have a 57.80% chance, while England are a 50% (even money) shot.


Top Batter

Despite Ben Stokes’s superb second innings at Lord’s, Joe Root is again favourite to be England’s top batsman with odds of 5/2. Steven Smith is the same price to be Australia’s top performer with the bat.


Top England Batter Odds

Player
Odds
Root, J
Brook, H
Duckett, B
Bairstow, J
Stokes, B

Top Australia Batter Odds

Player
Odds
Smith, Steven
Labuschagne, M
Khawaja, U
Head, T
Warner, D
Harris, M

Top Bowler

Stuart Broad is favourite to be England’s top bowler at 11/5, ahead of Ollie Robinson, who’s priced at 11/4. Skipper Pat Cummins is shortest price to be Australia’s top bowler.


Top England Bowler Odds

Player
Odds
Broad, S
Robinson, O
Woakes, C
Wood, Mark

Top Australia Bowler Odds

Player
Odds
Cummins, P
Starc, M
Hazlewood, J
Boland, S
Murphy, T
Green, Cameron

England vs Australia In-Play Betting

As well as these pre-match markets, we’ll have England vs Australia In-Play betting, with dynamic markets, real-time visualisations and stats throughout each day’s play.


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At Midnite, we have [enhanced odds] for loads of major events. Here’s our Odds Boosts for fans looking for an extra nice price on their third Test Predictions.


Selection
Boosted Odds
Original Odds
England Test - First Innings Lead
11/10
Root, J - Top Home Team Batsman
5/2
Smith, Steven - Top Away Team Batsman
5/2
Robinson, O - Top Home Team Bowler
9/4
Cummins, P - Top Away Team Bowler
39/20

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