England vs Australia 1st Ashes Test - David Warner and Joe Root to rip bowling attacks apart

The 2019 Ashes starts off at Edgbaston on Thursday as Australia and England go head to head. Steven Smith and David Warner make their return to test match cricket after successful performances at the ODI World Cup and this is one of the major talking points.

Warner is in good nick at the moment and there is value in backing him to be Australia's top batsman while England's Joe Root is worth getting behind for home top batsman.

England's ODI form is superb, but their test form leaves plenty to be desired. Having lost their last series 2-1 to the West Indies, they were far from convincing in their recent win over Ireland

Joe Root's career average of 49.07 makes him a standout batsman for England and he is offering big value to be their top batsman at 3.20. They are going to need all the help they can get against a fearsome opponent hungry to re-establish themselves as world cricket's superpower.

David Warner, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft could all have the chance to start a new chapter in their careers after the fallout from sandpaper-gate in South Africa. 

For those who don't already know, the trio faced lengthy bans from international cricket after confessing their involvement in a plan to illegally tamper with the ball in a test match away to South Africa.

David Warner picked up half-centuries in six of nine innings leading up to his ban and was Australia's standout batsman at the World Cup. Controversy only seems to spur him on and I believe there is huge value in tipping him for top Australia batsman.

England have won four of the last six Ashes series’ but Australia are the current holders having won 4-0 at home in 2017-18. The Aussies also lead the overall Ashes series count 33-32.

David Warner is likely to put in another big innings for Australia while Joe Root is the one to watch for England. If you back both in the top team batsman market, you only need one pick to come off in order to make a profit.

Top England Batsman Tip: Joe Root @ 3.20 via Betway

Top Australia Batsman Tip: David Warner @ 3.25 via Betway