Australia vs England, 5th Test – Cricket Match Prediction, Fantasy XI Tips & Probable XI

AUS v ENG: The fifth and final Ashes match will be a Day/Night Pink Ball Test to be played at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. Australia is currently leading the series 3-0. 

AUS v ENG: Match Details

• Date – Friday, January 14, 2022
• Time – 8:00 AM IST
• Venue – Bellerive Oval, Hobart

AUS v ENG Match Preview:

Australia have a batting lineup that is in great form. On the eve of the game, Pat Cummins has confirmed that Usman Khawaja, who struck two centuries in the last game, will replace Marcus Harris as the opener while Travis Head will be back at number 5. 

If Scott Boland is fit then Australia is likely to go in with the same bowling lineup. If not, then Jhye Richardson could replace Boland. 

England have a lot to ponder about. Haseeb Hameed has looked out of sorts and could make way for Rory Burns. Sam Billings could replace Jos Buttler, Ollie Pope could come in place of Jonny Bairstow, and Ben Stokes could make way for Chris Woakes. 

The bowling lineup is likely to remain the same for this test with both Stuart Broad and James Anderson in the playing XI. 

AUS v ENG Cricket Match Prediction:

Also Read: Ashes 2021-22 - England vs Australia Schedule and Squads

Australia are the favorites to win this test. 

AUS v ENG Head-to-Head:

• Total – 355
• Australia – 149
• England – 110
• Draw - 96

AUS v ENG Team News: 

• Australia - Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the fifth test. Scott Boland also has a fitness issue and could be rested for this game. 
• England - Jos Buttler has been ruled out of the fifth test. Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes have a fitness issue, and at least one of them is likely to be rested. 

AUS v ENG Probable Playing XI:

• Australia - Usman Khawaja, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland/ Jhye Richardson
• England - Haseeb Hameed/ Rory Burns, Zak Crawley, Dawid Malan, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes/ Chris Woakes, Jonny Bairstow/ Ollie Pope, Sam Billings, Mark Wood, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson

AUS v ENG Fantasy XI:

• Wicket-keeper - Alex Carey
• Batters - Zak Crawley, Steven Smith, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne
• All-rounder - Joe Root
• Bowlers - Mark Wood, James Anderson, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc