As the Ashes 2023 series continues with the England vs Australia 4th Test match, check out the stats and record of Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, head-to-head stats, pitch report, weather forecast, and more
Following a morale-boosting win, England will now look to level the Ashes 2023 series against their rivals Australia.
Old Trafford Cricket Ground Stadium Manchester pitch report today, weather forecast, records, stats for ENG vs AUS 4th test match 2023
An extraordinary innings from Michael Neser, taking Glamorgan from 93-7 past 400 against Leicestershire.
It's his second consecutive County Championship hundred – should he be in line for an Australia Test recall for the Old Trafford Test?#Ashes2023 pic.twitter.com/u3APU0YzQz
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) July 12, 2023
England will host Australia in the fourth Test at the Old Trafford in Manchester starting from Wednesday (July 19).
England vs Australia 4th test Ashes 2023
In the previous game, Ben Stokes-led England reduced the series the deficit to 1-2 following their first win against Australia. Pat Cummins’ Australia previously won the opening two Test matches at Edgbaston in Birmingham and Lord’s in London. Meanwhile, Australia will be looking to seal the series 3-1 at Manchester.
Manchester Old Trafford weather forecast
According to current weather reports, there is a rain threat throughout all five days of the fourth Test in Manchester. Moreover, the temperatures at the venue will range around 19-20 degrees which is cooler than the other three venues. There are also chances of clouds and sunshine during the first three days. The final two days have more rain threat with over 60 percent chance of rain on day four and over 85 percent on day five.
Manchester Old Trafford pitch report
Based on current reports, the pitch at Old Trafford looks like a flat surface, which will favour the batters. Batters particularly in the middle order should enjoy an advantage. Anderson, who plays for Lancashire in domestic cricket could give a standout performance as this is his home ground.
The upcoming match will be the 30th time that the venue has hosted the Ashes rivals. England has so far beaten Australia seven times, while Australia has won eight. Meanwhile, the other 15 matches have ended in a draw. Their most recent meeting at Old Trafford was back in 2019, where Australia registered a 185-run win.
Old Trafford Cricket Ground Information
Given below are some facts of the Old Trafford Cricket Ground:
- Year established: 1857
- Seating capacity: 26,000
- Ends: James Anderson End and Brian Statham End
- Number of international matches hosted: 83 Tests, 57 ODIs and 11 T20Is
Old Trafford Test Stats and Record
Given below are the test stats and record at the Old Trafford:
| Record | Stats |
| Matches | 83 |
| Home Team Won | 32 |
| Visiting Team Won | 15 |
| Neutral Team Won | 1 |
| Match Drawn | 35 |
| Matches Won Batting 1st | 32 |
| Matches Won Batting 2nd | 16 |
| Highest Team Total | 656/8 Declared by Australia vs England in 1964 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 294/4 by England vs New Zealand in 2008 |
| Lowest Team Total | 58 All Out by India vs England in 1952 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 332 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 270 |
| Average 3rd Innings Score | 225 |
| Average 4th Innings Score | 168 |
| Highest Individual Score | Bob Simpson (Australia) – 311 vs England in 1964 |
| Best Bowling Innings | Bob Willis (England) – 10 for 53 vs Australia in 1956 |
| Best Bowling Match | Jim Laker (England) – 19 for 90 vs Australia in 1956 |
| Most Runs | Denis Compton (England) – 818 runs in 13 innings |
| Most Fifties | Ian Bell (England) & Joe Root (England) – 5 Fifties |
| Most Hundreds | Denis Compton (England), Alec Stewart (England), Alastair Cook (England) & Gordon Greenidge (West Indies) – 3 Hundreds each |
| Most Double Hundreds | Aamer Sohail (Pakistan), Ken Barrington (England), Gordon Greenidge (West Indies), Gary Kirsten (South Africa), Joe Root (England) & Steve Smith (Australia) – 1 Double Hundred each | Bob Simpson (England) – 1 Triple Hudred (311) |
| Most Wickets | Alec Bedser (England) – 51 wickets in 14 innings |
| Most 5 Wicket Innings | Alec Bedser (England) – 5 five-wicket hauls |
| Most 10 Wicket Matches | Alec Bedser (England), Tom Richardson (England), Tich Freeman (England) & Lance Gibbs (West Indies) |
England vs Australia Test Record at Old Trafford
Given below are England vs Australia Test Record at Old Trafford:
| Record | Stats |
| Matches | 30 |
| England Won | 7 |
| Australia Won | 8 |
| Drawn | 15 |
| England Won Batting 1st | 5 |
| Australia Won Batting 1st | 7 |
| England Won Batting 2nd | 2 |
| Australia Won Batting 2nd | 1 |
| England Highest Total vs Australia in Old Trafford | 627 |
| England Lowest Total vs Australia in Old Trafford | 95 |
| Australia Highest Total vs England in Old Trafford | 656 |
| Australia Lowest Total vs England in Old Trafford | 70 |
England Test Record in Old Trafford
| Record | Stats |
| Played | 82 |
| Won | 32 |
| Lost | 15 |
| Drawn | 35 |
| Won Batting First | 19 |
| Won Batting Second | 13 |
| Highest Total | 627 |
| Lowest Total | 71 |
Australia Test Record in Old Trafford
| Record | Stats |
| Played | 31 |
| Won | 9 |
| Lost | 7 |
| Drawn | 15 |
| Won Batting First | 8 |
| Won Batting Second | 1 |
| Highest Total | 656 |
| Lowest Total | 70 |