The pressure intensifies on both Australia and England this week, as the fourth test in The Ashes takes center stage at Old Trafford in Manchester. England could level the series with victory this week, while Australia could wrap up the series win with a third victory in four.
Before Betting On The Ashes 4th Test
A thrilling edition of The Ashes resumes on Wednesday, as the fourth test between England and Australia will take place at Old Trafford. The hosts were able to reignite their dreams of regaining the Ashes this year, as they landed a dominant three-wicket win in the third test at Leeds. England were coasting toward victory with two days remaining, but they lost crucial wickets to raise the pressure on the penultimate day.
However, an excellent knock from Harry Brook saw the batter scored 75 from just 93 balls to put England on course. Zak Crawley was also in excellent form with that bat, as he smashed 44 runs from just 55 balls. England’s bowling attack was also excellent throughout the test, with Mark Wood taking five wickets in the first innings, before Chris Woakes and Stuart Broad both took three wickets apiece in the second innings.
Australia’s task hasn’t changed following that loss, as they require just one more victory to retain the Ashes with a first win on English soil since 2001. A draw will also be enough to retain the Ashes in the fourth test, as they currently hold possession of the famous urn.
However, the English victory in the third test has really increased the pressure on both sides now, with a fifth set decider likely to be a popular final outcome for all cricket fans. But, only an England win will set up that winner-take-all showdown at the end of July.
The Ashes 4th Test Offshore Odds & Pick
Old Trafford could be a ground that suits this England side, and the odds reflect that. Therefore, we will be siding with the home nation recording victory to set up a fifth test showdown between the nations.
