Ashes 2021-22: 5th Test Full Match Preview, Possible XI, Head To Head Stats

The fifth and final Test of the 2021-22 Ashes is scheduled to get underway on Friday, January 14 at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. England has found it tough to get going in the ongoing series, having already lost the chance of winning it. But the fact that they managed to eke out a draw in the New Year's Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground should give them a whole lot of confidence.

The game in Sydney went right down to the wire where the Brits evaded a loss after the hosts failed to pick up their last wicket on Day five. The likes of Zak Crawley, Ben Stokes, and Jonny Bairstow made sure that the visiting team saved themselves from an embarrassment of a 5-0 whitewash. As far as Australia are concerned, they haven't done much wrong and hence, are leading the series 3-0.

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Ashes 2021-22: Australia vs England: 5th Test match Preview

Match Details :-

Match: Australia vs England – 5th Test
Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
Date & Time: 14h January 2022 – 18th January 2022 at 9:30 am (IST)
Where to Watch Live: Sony Sports Network & SonyLiv app.

Pitch Report: Australia vs England: 5th Test

The wicket at the Bellerive Oval is expected to have some balanced conditions both for the batters and bowlers throughout the five days of the Test match. However, this being a day-night game, the pink ball is expected to move a lot more under the lights and the pace bowlers will dictate the terms to a great extent. Also, rain gods might play spoilsport on the first three days and the overcast conditions will make things difficult for the batters. Thus, the toss factor will also be crucial and picking a mixed combination of batters, bowlers and all-rounders will be an ideal option from the fantasy cricket point of view.

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Head to Head Stats: Australia vs England:

In the 355 matches played between these 2 teams, Australia has won 149 matches and England has won 110 matches. Batsmen of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

Team News : Ashes 2021-22 :

Australia :

Aussie skipper Pat Cummins has confirmed that Usman Khawaja will open the batting with David Warner. Travis Head will return to the team after missing the Boxing Day Test due to COVID-19. Fast bowler Scott Boland injured his ribs in Sydney and he's an unlikely starter for the Hobart Test. Jhye Richardson had an impressive outing in the Adelaide Test and he's likely to return.

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England :

The Brits are likely to make five changes for the Hobart Test. Sam Billings is likely to be included in place of injured Jos Buttler. Ollie Robinson, who missed the SCG Test due to a shoulder niggle, may come in place of Jack Leach. James Anderson may also make way for Chris Woakes. Ollie Pope is likely to join if Jonny Bairstow doesn't get fit. Roy Burns may replace Haseeb Hameed.

Ashes 2021-22: Australia vs England: 5th Test: Possible Playing XI

Australia :

Usman Khawaja, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.

England:

Rory Burns, Zak Crawley, Dawid Malan, Joe Root (C), Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Billings (wk), Chris Woakes, Ollie Robinson, Mark Wood, Stuart Broad.

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Ashes 2021-22: 5th Test: Fantasy Cricket Dream11 Team Prediction: Australia vs England: