Headingley Pitch Report: Ashes 2023 – After the blockbuster Lord’s Test, attention shifts to Headingley for the third Ashes Test set to begin on Thursday (July 6). The Lord’s Test lived up to its billing as it provided cricket fans with a fascinating contest with bat and ball. Australia held its nerve and finally managed to win the second Test thereby taking a 2-0 lead.
However, Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal hogged the majority of the limelight as the England wicketkeeper was dismissed in a controversial manner. It’s been two days to the second Ashes Test, but both Australian and England media have refused to settle down the matter. Pat Cummins & Co are only a win away from retaining the Ashes. The hosts have now entered a must-win territory. With the stakes so high, let us check the Headingley pitch report.
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Headingley is one of the best batting surfaces in England. Only when the climate remains overcast, bowlers will dominate. The teams winning the toss have generally batted here to maximize the advantage to the fullest. Last time during the 2019 Ashes, Headingly’s match turned out to be a thriller, with Stokes playing one of the finest fourth innings.
Out of 78 matches played on Headingley, 29 times teams batting first have won, while 31 times chasing teams have won. 18 matches have ended in a draw here.
Headingley Records
Highest Totals at Headingley
653 for 4 declared by Australia against England in 1993.
India 628 for 8 declared against England in 2002
Australia 601 for 7 declared against England in 1989
Don Bradman (963), Geoffrey Boycott ( 897), John Edrich (849) runs are leading run scorers at Headingly ground. While Stuart Broad (46), Fred Trueman (44), and James Anderson (42) are the highest wicket-takers.
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