The Ashes 2023 has been a thrilling contest so far, with both teams producing some outstanding batting performances. The series is tied with both teams leveling up with 2-2. Here are the top 5 best individual batting performances in the series so far:
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1. Zak Crawley (England) – 189 (182 balls, 21 fours, 3 sixes) at Manchester
Crawley was one of the stars in helping England draw the 4th Test at Manchester, scoring 189 in the first innings. He batted with great maturity and composure, and his innings helped England to set a challenging target for Australia. Crawley is still a young player, but he has shown great potential in the Ashes series, and he will be hoping to continue his good form in the upcoming matches for England.
2. Ben Stokes (England) – 155 (214 balls, 9 fours, 9 sixes) at Lord’s
Stokes produced one of his greatest Ashes innings of all time in the second Test at Lord’s. He came to the crease with England in a precarious position, but he batted with incredible power and determination to score a massive 155. Stokes’ innings helped England remain in the game till end. However, Stokes’ inning went in vain as England lost. His inning of 155 is sure to be remembered as one of the defining moments of the series.
3. Usman Khawaja (Australia) – 141 (321 balls, 14 fours, 3 sixes) at Birmingham
Khawaja was in sublime form in the first Test of the series, scoring a magnificent 141 in the first innings. He batted for over 5 hours, and his innings was the cornerstone of Australia’s 386-run total. Khawaja’s knock was a masterclass in batting against seam bowling, and it helped to set the tone for Australia’s victory in the match.
4. Joe Root (England) – 118* (152 balls, 7 fours, 4 sixes) at Birmingham
Root scored an unbeaten 118 runs in the first Test of the series, and his innings was one of the highlights of the match. He batted with great skill and determination, and his knock helped England to post a total of 393. Root is one of the key batters of England, and he is one of the most technically gifted batsmen in the world. He will be hoping to continue his brilliant form in upcoming series.
5. Mitchell Marsh (Australia) – 118 (118 balls, 17 fours, 4 sixes) at Leeds
Mitchell Marsh has been in outstanding form throughout the Ashes series, and his 118 at Old Trafford was another masterclass in batting. He scored his runs with a strike rate of 100. Marsh has been an all-rounder asset for Australian team. His brilliant 118-run inning was an example of his ability.
These are just a few of the many outstanding batting performances that have been produced in the Ashes 2023. The series has been a mixed bag for both teams.
