The Ashes 2023: When is the third test? Preview, dates and start time

Now England will be hoping for something similar when they face Australia in the third Ashes test in Leeds. 

Australia are 2-0 up going into the match after what was a chaotic second test at Lord's which had everything from a barrage of bouncers from both teams, a controversial dimissal and a true captain's innings from Stokes. 

But for the Aussies, a win at Headingley would not only erase some of the painful losses the team have experienced at that particular ground, but also see them retain the Ashes. 

England meanwhile need to win if they want to have any chance of regaining the Ashes come the end of July. 

When is the third Ashes test? Dates, start time

• Dates: Thursday, July 6 - Monday, July 10
• Start time: 11 a.m. BST / 8 p.m. AEST

The third Ashes test match will take place between Thursday, July 6 and Monday, July 10 with all five days starting at 11 a.m. BST / 8 p.m. AEST. Depending on how the match is being played, all five days may not be required. 

Where is the third Ashes test?

The third Ashes test match will take place at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds, England. 

2023 Ashes schedule and venues

• First test: Fri 16-20 June 2023 - Edgbaston
• Second test: Wed 28 June-2 July 2023 - Lord's
• Third test: Thu 6-10 July 2023 - Headingley
• Fourth test: Wed 19-23 July 2023 - Emirates Old Trafford
• Fifth test: Thu 27-31 July 2023 - Kia Oval