Ashes 1st Test Highlights | England vs Australia | Cricket Canvas | Hindustan Times

The much-anticipated Ashes 2023 series opener kicked off on June 16 at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground. Australia headed into the series with the aim of retaining the title while Englandwase eyeing a strong comeback following a poor run in the last Ashes. England’s skipper Ben Stokes made a correct call at the toss & decided to bat first. Zak Crawley hammered a flamboyant cover drive on the opening delivery of the match as England carried on with their ultra-aggressive ‘Bazball’ approach. Batting spearhead Joe Root starred for England in the 1st innings with an unbeaten century worth 118 runs. Root’s 152-ball marathon stay at the crease comprised 7 fours and a whopping 4 sixes. Moreover, Zak Crawley & Jonny Bairstow contributed with valuable 61 & 78 runs respectively. Bagging a four-wicket haul, Nathan Lyon remained Australia’s pick of the bowlers.