The Ashes 2023: What time does the 1st Test start in Australia?

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The 2023 Ashes is underway, as the cricket world enjoys its most iconic match-up. 

In possession of the Ashes since 2017, Australia will travel to England in hopes of winning once more. 

Can the Aussies get the job done on foreign soil, or will they be leaving the trophy behind?

What time does the 1st Test start in Australia?

Starting at 11am in England, it will be a late start for Australian cricket fans, with the first test scheduled to begin at 8pm (AEST), with the broadcast beginning half an hour earlier, at 7:30pm.

Sydney/Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Perth
8pm 8pm 7:30pm 6pm

How to watch and livestream the 1st Test in Australia 

Every Test match of the 2023 Ashes will be shown live and free on Channel 9 and the 9 Network, as well as livestreamed on 9Now

Foxtel's dedicated cricket channel Fox Cricket will also be showing The Ashes, which can also be streamed through Kayo

Australia squad vs England

Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, David Warner

Australia predicted Ashes XI vs England

  1. David Warner
  2. Usman Khawaja
  3. Marnus Labuschagne
  4. Steve Smith
  5. Travis Head
  6. Cameron Green
  7. Alex Carey
  8. Mitchell Starc
  9. Pat Cummins (c)
  10. Nathan Lyon
  11. Scott Boland

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