| 0.0 : England (Playing XI) - Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jonny Bairstow (WK), Moeen Ali, Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson. |
| Australia (Playing XI) - David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (WK), Pat Cummins (C), Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon. |
| Ben Stokes, the skipper of England, starts by informing that they will bat first. Adds that it looks like a good cricket wicket and feels that it is a good toss to win. Mentions that he feels proud of all the hype that has been around and it is a special moment for him and the team. On Moeen Ali, he says that it is great to have him back. Shares that it was an unfortunate injury to Jack Leach. Adds that Moeen Ali has produced unbelievable performances and they know what he can bring to the team. |
| Pat Cummins, the captain of Australia, says that they would have batted first as well. Informs that Mitchell Starc makes way for Josh Hazlewood. Adds that it was a tough call but it is good to have Hazlewood come in. Mentions that it is a good problem to have and it is important to manage workloads. Reckons that the WTC final was a good preparation and they are eager now to go here. |
| We are moments away from the start of the game but first, the two teams will line up for their respective national anthems. It will be the national anthem of Australia first followed by England's national anthem. |
| We are done with the prematch formalities as the umpires walk toward the center of the ground. The Australian players are in a huddle at the boundary line for a few last-minute instructions from Pat Cummins before taking their respective positions on the field. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett will open the inning for England and will want to get a good partnership going here. Pat Cummins has the new ball in his hand and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's play... |
| 0.6 : Josh Hazlewood will share the attack and bowl from the other end. |
| 3.4 : Ollie Pope makes his way out to the middle at number 3 |
| 7.6 : Scott Boland has been brought into the attack now. |
| DRINKS! England started their batting effort with a cracking boundary through covers from the bat of Zak Crawley and made their intent clear to the Australian bowlers. They did not miss out on scoring opportunities and were off to a brisk start on a surface that seemed to offer very little to pace bowlers. The comeback man Josh Hazlewood drew first blood dismissing Ben Duckett but the Ollie Pope kept the momentum intact as they have been scoring just above 5 runs per over in the first hour. |
| Joe Root walks in at number 4. |
| 18.1 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, No run. |
| 18.2 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, 1 run. |
| 19.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Outside the off stump on a good length. Zak Crawley raises his arms and allows to keeper to collect the ball. |
| 19.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Goes really full and into the pads. Zak Crawley flicks this towards deep backward square leg and takes a run. |
| 19.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Delivers this wide outside off on a good length. Joe Root is happy to leave this one alone. |
| 20.1 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, No run. |
| 19.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Bowls this slightly fuller and outside the off stump. Joe Root miscues his short back towards the bowler. |
| 19.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Joe Root pushes this into the gap towards deep backward point for a single. |
| 20.2 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Zak Crawley slaps this one away and collects his seventh boundary! Pat Cummins bowls this short and outside the off stump. Zak Crawley stands tall and pulls this towards mid-wicket for four runs. Brings up the 100 for England! |
| 20.3 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, This is on a good length and outside the off pole. Zak Crawley dabs this towards cover-point and rushes across for a single. |
| 20.4 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Joe Root shimmies down the wicket and looks to push at this. Gets it off the outside part of his bat to the right of the third slip. Cameron Green does well to dive and stop the ball. |
| 20.5 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Into the stumps this time on a good length. Joe Root clips this towards deep square leg and takes a run. |
| 20.6 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Bowls this full and angled in, just outside off. Zak Crawley blocks this solidly towards the bowler who lets it roll towards mid off. |
| 21.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Josh Hazlewood bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Joe Root raises his arms high and allows the ball to go past him. |
| 21.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, On a good length this time and just outside off. Joe Root gets forward to defend and the ball hits the pad first then the bat. Steven Smith at slip appeals loudly but the umpire remains unmoved. |
| 21.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Goes fuller this time and outside the off stump. Joe Root pushes at the ball and gets it off the outside part of his bat towards deep point for a run. |
| 21.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off pole, Zak Crawley taps this towards cover-point. |
| 21.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, A fraction fuller this time and still outside off. Zak Crawley blocks this towards cover. |
| 21.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Continues to bowl in the outside off-stump channel and on a good length. Zak Crawley defends this back towards the bowler. |
| 22.1 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Scott Boland bowls this on a good length and outside off. Joe Root is watchful as he leaves this one alone. |
| Scott Boland (4-0-23-0) returns to the attack. |
| 22.2 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Joe Root gets well forward and looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads. |
| 22.3 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Joe Root cuts this towards deep point and picks up a couple of runs. |
| 22.4 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, On a good length this time and outside off. Joe Root dabs this through the vacant point region and collects an easy single. |
| 22.5 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, Gets this one to nip back in from a fuller length and outside off. Zak Crawley goes for the expansive drive and gets beaten on the inside edge. |
| 22.6 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, Angles this in from outside off and on a fuller length once again. Zak Crawley tucks this towards square leg. |
| 23.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Josh Hazlewood bowls this on a good length and outside off. Joe Root guides this with soft hands towards deep backward point for a couple of runs. Joe Root is scoring freely in that area. |
| 23.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Bowls this on a good length as well and just outside off. Joe Root shuffles across and tucks this to the right of mid on. They do not take a run. |
| 23.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Angles this in from outside off on a fuller length. Joe Root is watchful as he blocks this back down the pitch. |
| 23.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Goes full and outside the off pole. Joe Root strokes this beautifully to the right of mid off but is unable to get it past the fielder as Usman Khawaja pulls off a diving stop. He parries it towards mid on and the batters steal a single. |
| 23.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Bowls this short and outside the off stump. Zak Crawley pulls this with commanding intent towards deep square leg and picks up a brace. |
| 23.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, On a good length and outside off. Zak Crawley defends this solidly to the left of the bowler. |
| 24.1 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Scott Boland bowls this on a good length and outside off. Joe Root remains watchful and allows this to go through to the keeper. |
| 24.2 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Joe Root walks down the pitch and blocks this solidly back towards the bowler. |
| 24.3 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Fuller in length this time and angled in from outside off. Joe Root defends this towards the mid on fielder. |
| 24.4 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, FOUR! Easy picking for Joe Root and he is too good a player to miss out on this one! Scott Boland bowls this really full and into the pads. Joe Root clips this with ease down to fine leg for four runs. |
| 24.5 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, On a good length and outside the off stump. Joe Root pushes this towards deep backward point and rotates the strike with a single. |
| 24.6 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Zak Crawley gets forward and dabs this back towards the bowler. |
| 25.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Nathan Lyon floats this one full and outside off. Joe Root is on the back foot but manages to keep this out into the off side. |
| 25.2 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Bowls this short and in line with the stumps. Joe Root goes deep in the crease and tucks this towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 25.3 : Nathan Lyon to Zak Crawley, Flights this full and into the stumps. Zak Crawley flicks this towards deep square leg and they run well for a couple of runs. |
| 25.4 : Nathan Lyon to Zak Crawley, Back to bowling short and on a leg-stump line. Zak Crawley goes deep in the crease and clips this towards deep square leg. They have to settle for a run this time. |
| 25.5 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Continues to bowl short and attacks the stumps. Joe Root dabs this towards the short leg fielder. |
| 25.6 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Another short delivery on an off-stump line. Joe Root gets across and tucks this towards deep square leg for one more as he retains strike. |
| 26.1 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Scott Boland bowls this in line with the stumps on a good length. Joe Root clips this towards deep backward square leg and they run well to collect two runs. |
| 26.2 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Goes full this time and just outside off. Joe Root pushes this towards the mid on fielder. |
| 26.3 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length from outside off. Joe Root flicks this towards deep square leg and takes one more. |
| Is that out? Australia seem pretty confident that they have got Zak Crawley caught behind. It did look out in real-time and yes, the UltraEdge confirms the same. |
| 26.4 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Australia get a crucial wicket right at the stroke of Lunch! Scott Boland bowls this slightly back of a length and just outside the off stump. He gets a bit of extra bounce and nips away from the batter as Zak Crawley looks to feel for this. There is a clear deviation but the umpire remains unmoved despite the celebrations and the appeal from the Australian players. Zak Crawley also stands his ground and after some discussion, Pat Cummin |
| 17.1 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Pope, Nathan Lyon bowls this slightly short and onto the pads. Ollie Pope goes deep in the crease and tucks this towards deep square leg for a run. |
| 17.2 : Nathan Lyon to Zak Crawley, Tosses this one full and in line with the stumps. Zak Crawley flicks this towards deep square leg and collects a brace. |
| 17.3 : Nathan Lyon to Zak Crawley, Attacks the stumps once again and on a fuller length. Zak Crawley clips this towards deep square leg and takes one more. |
| 17.4 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Pope, Short this time and outside the off stump. Ollie Pope punches this off the back foot towards point. |
| 17.5 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Pope, FOUR! Great use of the feet by Ollie Pope and he plays this with control to collect a boundary! Nathan Lyon floats this one full and outside the off stump. Ollie Pope shimmies down the wicket and drills this towards long off for four runs. |
| 17.6 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Pope, LBW! A massive wicket for Australia against the run of play! A huge appeal by the Australian players but was turned down by the umpire! Nathan Lyon bowls this short and in line with the stumps. Ollie Pope looks to go deep in the crease and tuck this off his pads but he misses. The ball hits him on the leg right in front of the wicket but it could have been pitching outside leg. Pat Cummins goes for the review nonetheless and UltraEdge shows that there is no b |
| 18.1 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Zak Crawley blocks this back down this pitch towards the bowler. |
| 18.2 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, That is FIFTY for Zak Crawley and he has played remarkably well so far! This is wide outside off on a good length. Zak Crawley eases this towards deep point and collects a single. |
| 18.3 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Goes really full and outside the off stump. Joe Root looks to dig this out but misses. |
| 18.4 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Joe Root shoulders his arms to this one and lets it go through to the keeper. |
| 18.5 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Joe Root dabs this towards point. |
| 18.6 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Offers width outside the off stump on a good length. Joe Root guides this towards deep backward point and takes a run to get off the mark. |
| 19.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Josh Hazlewood bowls this on a good length and on the outside off-stump channel. Joe Root walks down the pitch to negate the swing and blocks this back down the pitch. |
| 26.4 : The question everyone had in their minds before the first ball was how will 'Bazball' stand up against Australia. After Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to put runs on the board, Zak Crawley seemed to have answered that question by smacking the first ball of the Test for a boundary. He, along with Ben Duckett got England off to a swift start. The latter departed to a false shot after which Ollie Pope joined hands with Zak Crawley and kept the scoreboard ticking with a 70-run stand. Just when |
| 0.1 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Zak Crawley and England are underway straightaway! The 'Bazball' has arrived at Edgbaston! Cummins starts off on a length, outside off, a hint of away movement, Zak Crawley frees his arms and thrashes it through covers to open his account. |
| 2.2 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Back of a length and on middle, Ben Duckett gets inside the line and works it off his pads. Gets it wide of deep backward square leg and collects a couple of runs. |
| Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Another one outside off, on a good length, Zak Crawley shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. |
| 0.3 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, In the channel outside off, touch fuller as well.. the ball keeps a bit low and Zak Crawley lets the ball pass. |
| Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, FOUR! Nicely timed! Strays onto the pads, on a length, Ben Duckett gets on his toes and turns it through square leg. Times it well and collects his first boundary. |
| 0.4 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, On a good length, around off, Zak Crawley dabs it a bit wide of gully and sets off for a single. Ben Duckett says no and sends him back. |
| 0.5 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Pitched up, on off, Zak Crawley gets on the front foot and clips it to mid on for a single. |
| 0.6 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Drifts on the pads on a full length, Ben Duckett clips it straight to mid-wicket. |
| 2.4 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Shortish length, around leg, Ben Duckett shuffles in the crease and pulls it down to fine leg for a run. |
| 1.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Zak Crawley welcomes Josh Hazlewood with a boundary! Hazlewood starts with a loosener, on the pads, Zak Crawley brings his wrists into play and clips it through square leg for a boundary. |
| 2.5 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Angling in, on a good length, outside off, Zak Crawley shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. |
| 1.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Shaping in, just outside off, on a length, Zak Crawley takes a good stride forward and defends it to mid off.  |
| 2.6 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Lands it on a back of a length, on middle and leg, Zak Crawley misses the flick and wears it on the thigh pad. |
| 1.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Brings his length back a bit and bowls it outside off, Zak Crawley is happy to let the ball go through to the keeper. |
| 1.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, On a good length this time, on off, Zak Crawley uses his feet and pats it back to the bowler. |
| 1.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Serves it on a length and wide outside off, Zak Crawley gets forward and drives it to deep point for a single. |
| 3.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Comes from over the wicket and bowls it on a good length, on middle, Ben Duckett clips it a bit wide of mid-wicket. Zak Crawley wants a single but Duckett sends him back. |
| 1.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Tailing in, on middle, on a good length, Ben Duckett tucks it off his hips to fine leg and keeps the strike with a single. |
| 3.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Keeps it full and around off, Ben Duckett works it off the front foot but straight to mid-wicket. |
| 2.1 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Goes full this time from over the wicket and on off, Ben Duckett pushes with a straight bat towards the bowler. Cummins sticks out his right boot and makes a good stop. |
| 3.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, FOUR! Streaky! On a length and just outside off, Ben Duckett goes for the cut but the ball was too close to cut. Gets an inside edge and the ball sneaks past the off stump for a boundary. |
| 3.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Ben Duckett goes for the cut again and pays the price this time! Josh Hazlewood serves it outside off, on a good length, Ben Duckett looks to go square of the wicket once again and tries to cut the delivery from the crease. Gets an outside edge that goes low behind the wicket. Alex Carey is up to the task as he dives forward quickly and takes a good low catch. Josh Hazlewood draws first blood for Australia on his return to the side. |
| 3.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Pope, Shaping in, in the channel outside off, on a good length, Ollie Pope watchfully leaves the ball alone. |
| 3.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Pope, Pitched up now, around off, Ollie Pope drives with a straight bat but straight to mid off. End of a successful over for Josh Hazlewood. |
| 16.1 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, Pat Cummins bowls this on a fuller length and outside the off pole. Ollie Pope reaches for this and knocks this towards cover. |
| Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, On a hard length, just outside off, a hint of extra bounce, Zak Crawley drops this one with soft hands towards square leg for a single. |
| 16.2 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, On a good length this time and just outside off. Ollie Pope shuffles into the off side and clips this towards deep square leg for a run. |
| Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, Honing in at the stumps, at 139 kph, Ollie Pope gets behind the line and pushes it to mid on. |
| 16.3 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Zak Crawley dabs this towards mid on. |
| Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, Another one on a hard length, around off, Ollie Pope gets on top of the bounce and nudges it to deep square leg. Gets off the mark with a single. |
| 16.4 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Angles this into the stumps from outside off. Zak Crawley flicks this towards deep square leg and they take a run. A fumble by Josh Inglis (sub) in the deep allows them to come back for the second. |
| Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Fuller this time and on off, Zak Crawley gets on the front foot to defend. Gets it from the inner part of the bat towards mid-wicket for a run. |
| 16.5 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Bowls this outside the off pole on a good length. Zak Crawley drives this towards deep cover and takes another easy run to keep the scoreboard ticking. |
| Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, Good running! Back of a length and on off and middle, Ollie Pope hangs back and turns this one in the vacant square leg region and comes back for the second run with ease. |
| 16.6 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, A fraction fuller this time and outside off. Ollie Pope knocks this towards deep backward point and takes one more to end the over as he retains strike. |
| Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, Goes full and outside off, Ollie Pope is solid in defence once again. |
| 15.1 : Nathan Lyon to Zak Crawley, Nathan Lyon floats this full and just outside off. Zak Crawley hits this hard to the right of the bowler who dives and stops the ball. |
| 15.2 : Nathan Lyon to Zak Crawley, Slightly short this time and in line with the stumps. Zak Crawley tucks this towards deep square leg and picks up one. |
| 5.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Shortish length and outside off, Zak Crawley moves across and whips it wide of deep square leg for a single. |
| 15.3 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Pope, Loops this one full and into the stumps. Ollie Pope flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 15.4 : Nathan Lyon to Zak Crawley, Tosses this full as well and on a leg-stump line. Zak Crawley shimmies down the wicket and clips this towards deep mid-wicket for another run. |
| 5.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Pope, Keeps it on a good length, on off, Ollie Pope keeps it out on the off side. |
| 15.5 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Pope, Flighted delivery bowled at the stumps. Ollie Pope sweeps this towards deep backward square leg and collects yet another single. |
| 5.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Pope, Serves it wide outside off, on a length, Ollie Pope leaves the ball alone. |
| 15.6 : Nathan Lyon to Zak Crawley, Bowls this on wider outside the off stump on a fuller length. Zak Crawley pushes this straight to the mid off fielder. |
| 5.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Pope, A hint of tail in, on a good length, around off, Ollie Pope accounts for the inward movement and blocks it out to mid on. |
| 14.1 : Scott Boland to Ollie Pope, Scott Boland bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Ollie Pope charges down the wicket and strokes this towards deep point for a run. |
| 14.2 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, Bangs this in short and just outside off. Zak Crawley gets his arms down in time and lets this go through to the keeper. |
| 5.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Pope, Another one on a good length, outside off, Ollie Pope drops it in front of mid-wicket and takes a single. |
| 14.3 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, FOUR! The boundaries keep flowing for England and it brings up the 50-run partnership between these two! This is on a good length as well and outside the off pole. Zak Crawley stands tall and punches this towards deep backward point for four runs. |
| 5.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Fuller and on middle and leg, Zak Crawley clips it nicely to deep square leg for one more run. |
| 14.4 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, Goes a fraction fuller and outside the off stump. Zak Crawley shuffles across into the off side and looks to whip this through mid-wicket but gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 6.1 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Bowls it on a good length, angling in, on off, Zak Crawley gets beaten on the inside edge and wears it on thigh pad. |
| 14.5 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, Back to bowling on a good length and in the outside off-stump channel. Zak Crawley is watchful this time as he blocks this back down the pitch. |
| 6.2 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Edged but safe! In the corridor of uncertainty, on off, Zak Crawley defends with soft hands and gets an outside edge. Luckily for him, the ball drops short of Steven Smith at second slip. |
| 14.6 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Zak Crawley plays at this one and gets it off the inside half of his bat towards deep square leg for a single and will retain strike. |
| 6.3 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Back of a length and on off, Zak Crawley moves across in the crease to access the leg side. Gets an inside edge onto the front pad and collects a single on the leg side. |
| 13.1 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Pope, Nathan Lyon fires this full and just outside off. Ollie Pope gets his bat down in time and dabs this into the leg side. |
| 13.2 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Pope, Tosses this one full as well and outside the off pole. Ollie Pope uses his wrists and clips this towards long on for a single. |
| 6.4 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, Fuller and around off, Ollie Pope gets on the front foot and keeps it out. |
| 13.3 : Nathan Lyon to Zak Crawley, A tad bit short and in line with the stumps. Zak Crawley defends this off his back foot towards mid-wicket. |
| 6.5 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, Serves it on a good length and outside off, Ollie Pope stays back and dabs it towards backward point for a single. |
| 13.4 : Nathan Lyon to Zak Crawley, Bowls this on a leg stump line and on a fuller length. Zak Crawley reverse sweeps this towards deep point for a run. |
| 13.5 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Pope, Flights this in line with the stumps on a fuller length. Ollie Pope dabs this towards mid-wicket. |
| 6.6 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Keeps it on a good length, outside off, Zak Crawley blocks it off the back foot to mid on. |
| Nathan Lyon to Ollie Pope, Loops this one full and at the stumps. Ollie Pope flicks this past the mid-wicket fielder and collects a single to keep strike. |
| 7.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Pope, Shaping away, outside off, on a good length, Ollie Pope watchfully defends it off the front foot towards cover. |
| Scott Boland to Ollie Pope, Shaping in, on a hard length, on middle, Ollie Pope gets cramped for room and wears it on the thigh pad. |
| 7.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Pope, Bowls it outside off, a hint of inward movement, on a length, Ollie Pope is happy to let the ball pass. |
| Scott Boland to Ollie Pope, Back of a length this time, around off, Ollie Pope dabs it off the back foot to deep backward point for a run. |
| 7.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Pope, On a length and outside off, Ollie Pope dances down the track and whips it towards mid-wicket. Travis Head there dives to his left and denies a single. |
| Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, Moving away, outside off, on a good length, Zak Crawley shoulders arms and lets the ball go. |
| 7.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Pope, Moving away, outside off, fuller as well, Ollie Pope shoulders arms this time. |
| Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, Goes a bit short and outside off, Zak Crawley stands tall and punches it to deep point for one. |
| 7.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Pope, FOUR! Cut away with ease! Shortens his length and bowls it outside off, Ollie Pope waits on the back foot and cuts it late. Gets it wide of third man for a boundary. |
| Scott Boland to Ollie Pope, At the stumps, on a length, Ollie Pope flicks it off the pads to deep mid-wicket for another single. |
| 12.6 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Another sublime drive by Zak Crawley! Scott Boland serves it slightly full, outside off, Zak Crawley is quick to get on the front foot. Times the drive through wide mid off for four more runs. |
| 11.1 : Nathan Lyon to Zak Crawley, Floated up, on the pads, Zak Crawley uses his feet and drops it wide of short leg for a dot. |
| 11.2 : Nathan Lyon to Zak Crawley, Tossed up, again, on off, Zak Crawley knocks it down to long on for one more run. |
| 11.3 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Pope, On middle and leg, Ollie Pope gets down and sweeps it down to fine leg for a single. |
| 11.4 : Nathan Lyon to Zak Crawley, Full and turning in, on off, Zak Crawley turns this one to deep square leg and rotates the strike. |
| 7.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Pope, Lands it on a length, around off and middle, Ollie Pope rolls his wrists and clips it towards deep square leg for two runs more. |
| 11.5 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Pope, Flighted again, on middle, Ollie Pope gets on the front foot and flicks it to deep square leg for another single. |
| 11.6 : Nathan Lyon to Zak Crawley, Short and turning in, on off and middle, Zak Crawley shapes to punch it on the off side. Gets an inside edge onto the thigh. Luckily for him, the ball does not trickle back onto the stumps. |
| 8.1 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, Begins his spell on a hard length, nips back in, on off, Zak Crawley punches without much timing to mid off. |
| 8.2 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, On a good length, outside off, Zak Crawley pushes with a straight bat to mid off. |
| 10.1 : Scott Boland to Ollie Pope, Tailing in sharply, around off, Ollie Pope gets on the front foot and works it wide of mid on for a single. |
| 8.3 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, Bowls back of a length this time and outside off, Zak Crawley advances to work it on the leg side but cannot get it away. |
| 8.4 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, Provides width outside off, on a length, Zak Crawley frees his arms and slaps it wide of deep point for a couple of runs. |
| 10.2 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, On a length and outside off, Zak Crawley drives away from the body towards deep point for a run. |
| 10.3 : Scott Boland to Ollie Pope, Serves it touch fuller, on off, Ollie Pope shimmies down the track and goes for the drive. Does not time it well and is unable to beat cover. |
| 8.5 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, Bowls it a touch short, outside off, Zak Crawley tries to punch it off the back foot but mishits it towards the leg side. |
| 10.4 : Scott Boland to Ollie Pope, Keeps it fuller again, around off, Ollie Pope steers it from the outer part of the bat to deep backward point. Wants the second run but has to settle for a singe. 50 comes up for England. |
| 8.6 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, Beauty! Goes a bit fuller this time, outside off, shaping away, Zak Crawley gets drawn forward in defense and gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 10.5 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Short and punished! Boland bowls slightly short and outside off, Zak Crawley gets the width he needs and punches it to the right of deep point for yet another boundary. |
| 10.6 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, Another one on a length, Zak Crawley frees his arms and drives it to deep point. Retains the strike with a single. |
| 9.1 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Pope, Tosses the ball up, outside off, Ollie Pope drives it firmly but straight to wide mid off. |
| 9.2 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Pope, Angled across, on a short length, from 'round the wicket, Ollie Pope goes back and keeps it out. |
| 9.3 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Pope, Floated up, on off, Ollie Pope reverse sweeps it to deep backward point for a single. |
| 9.4 : Nathan Lyon to Zak Crawley, Full again and on off, Zak Crawley gets down and reverse sweeps it hard to deep backward point for one more run. |
| 9.5 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Pope, Flighted this time, on middle and leg, Ollie Pope gets forward and turns it through backward square leg for a single. |
| 26.4 : ... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ... |
| 9.6 : Nathan Lyon to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Classy shot! Gives the ball air once again and bowls it on off, Zak Crawley picks the length early and gets into a good position. Drives it through extra cover for yet another boundary. |
| 26.5 : Scott Boland to Harry Brook, Shaping in, on a good length, outside off, Harry Brook guides it wide of gully and opens his account with a single. |
| 26.6 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Full and outside off, Joe Root plants his foot forward and checks his drive towards mid off. |
| 26.4 : We are back for the post-Lunch session on Day 1. The umpires make their way out to the middle as the Australian players take their respective positions on the field. They will have a spring in their step after claiming a wicket just before the break. Joe Root is joined by Harry Brook and they will look to build a partnership. Scott Boland has the ball in his hand and will complete his over. Let's go... |
| 27.1 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Pushed through, on middle, Harry Brook keeps it out off the front foot on the off side. |
| 27.2 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Short and on the pads, Harry Brook goes back in his crease and nudges it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 27.3 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Floated up, turning in around leg, Joe Root pulls out the reverse sweep but fails to get any bat on it. Wears it on the front pad but the ball was clearly pitching outside leg. |
| 27.4 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Tossed up, on middle and leg, Joe Root gets forward and clips it to mid-wicket. |
| 27.5 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Short and turning in, on leg, Joe Root tucks it off his back foot to deep mid-wicket for a run. |
| 27.6 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Slightly shorter, on middle, Harry Brook gets behind the line and blocks it out. |
| 28.1 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, On a good length and outside off, Joe Root uses his feet and leaves the ball alone. The ball wobbles on its way to Alex Carey and catches him on the thumb. |
| 28.2 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Back of a length and outside off, Joe Root steps out once again and steers it to deep backward point for a single. |
| 28.3 : Scott Boland to Harry Brook, Fuller this time, around off, Harry Brook gets on the front foot and defends it on the off side. |
| 28.4 : Scott Boland to Harry Brook, Pulls his length back and on off, Harry Brook hangs back and drops it in front of gully for a quick single. |
| 28.5 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Keeps it on a back of a length, outside off, Joe Root dabs it off the back foot but straight to backward point. |
| 28.6 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Beaten! Pitches it up, outside off, with a hint of away movement, Joe Root gets beaten on the outside edge. The ball dies down in front of the keeper. |
| 0.0 : Nathan Lyon will bowl from the other end. |
| 29.1 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, FOUR! Good use of the feet by Harry Brook! Floated up, wide outside off, Harry Brook puts the dancing shoes on and goes inside out. Lofts it over extra cover for his first boundary. |
| 29.2 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Shortens his length and bowls it on middle, Harry Brook goes back and defends on the leg side. |
| 29.3 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Short and quicker, on middle, Harry Brook gets hurried as he tried to punch. Gets an outside edge that goes wide of Steven Smith at first slip. Two runs taken. |
| 29.4 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, On the pads, on a short length, Harry Brook nudges it off the back foot to deep backward square leg for one. |
| 29.5 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Keeps it on middle, short as well, Joe Root works it from the crease to deep point for a single. |
| 29.6 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Leg bye! Bowls it short around leg, Harry Brook misses the flick and gets it off his thigh pad. The ball goes through the legs of Marnus Labuschagne at backward short leg for a leg bye. |
| 30.1 : Scott Boland to Harry Brook, Keeps it on a length and outside off, Harry Brook shimmies down the track to go down the ground. Mishits it to mid off for a dot. |
| 30.2 : Scott Boland to Harry Brook, On a hard length, around off, Harry Brook hangs back and keeps it out on the leg side. |
| 30.3 : Scott Boland to Harry Brook, Back of a length, on off, Harry Brook stays on the back foot and runs it past gully for a run. |
| 30.4 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Another one on a hard length, outside off, Joe Root gets on the front foot and taps it with soft hands. Gets it past the diving Cameron Green at gully for a couple of runs. |
| 30.5 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Slightly short and angling in, outside off, Joe Root guides it down to third man for a single. |
| 30.6 : Scott Boland to Harry Brook, Continues to offer width outside off, Harry Brook frees his arms and punches this short delivery wide of deep point for two runs more. |
| 31.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Bowls this short and in line with the stumps. Joe Root pushes this through cover for a single. |
| 31.2 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Slightly short once again and at the stumps. Harry Brook makes room and punches this towards the cover fielder. |
| 31.3 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Floats this one full and outside off. Harry Brook charges down the wicket and knocks this to the right of mid off. A good stop by the fielder keeps them down to a single. |
| 31.4 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Short and pitching outside leg stump Joe Root does not offer a shot and lets the ball hit the pads. |
| 31.5 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Continues to bowl short and in line with the stumps. Joe Root rocks back and tucks this towards mid-wicket. |
| 31.6 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Tosses this one full and on a leg stump line. Joe Root reverse sweeps this towards deep point for a couple of runs. |
| 32.1 : Scott Boland to Harry Brook, FOUR! Harry Brook has played this really late and finds the fence! This is bowled on a good length and outside off. Harry Brook guides this down to third man and collects four runs. |
| 32.2 : Scott Boland to Harry Brook, Continues to bowl outside the off stump on a good length. Harry Brook uses his wrists and works this towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs. |
| 32.3 : Scott Boland to Harry Brook, FOUR! Harry Brook is on the charge here! Scott Boland bowls this full and outside the off stump. Harry Brook shimmies down the wicket and thumps this over extra cover and gets four more runs. |
| 32.4 : Scott Boland to Harry Brook, DROPPED! A massive chance goes begging here! Scott Boland bowls a surprise short ball wide outside off. Harry Brook reaches for it and top edges this towards deep point. Travis Head comes running in from the deep and gets both his hands to the ball with a dive but spills it. Harry Brook gets a life. |
| 32.5 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, On a good length but going down leg. Joe Root looks to flick this fine but misses. |
| 32.6 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside off. Joe Root looks to defend and gets a thick outside edge just short of the slip fielder. |
| 33.1 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Nathan Lyon bowls this short and at the stumps. Harry Brook blocks this solidly. |
| 33.2 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Continues to bowl short and in line with the stumps. Harry Brook makes room and punches this towards cover. |
| 33.3 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Attacks the stumps once again on a shorter length. Harry Brook pushes this towards mid on. |
| 33.4 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Delivers this outside leg on a shortish length. Harry Brook looks to work this leg side but misses and the ball rolls towards square leg off his pads. They take a leg bye. |
| 33.5 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Fires this one full and into the pads. Joe Root charges down the wicket and tucks this towards deep square leg for one. |
| 33.6 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Floats this one full and on middle stump. Harry Brook gets a good stride forward and blocks this back down the pitch. |
| 34.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Josh Hazlewood bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Joe Root blocks this away solidly. |
| 34.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside off. Joe Root negotiates the extra bounce well and dabs this into the off side. |
| 0.0 : Josh Hazlewood comes back on, replacing Scott Boland. |
| 34.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, FOUR! Great balance from Joe Root and he stokes this elegantly towards the boundary! Josh Hazlewood bowls this full and outside the off stump. Joe Root gets a stride forward and crunches this towards long off for four runs. |
| 34.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Angled in from outside off on a good length. Joe Root flicks this towards mid-wicket. |
| 34.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Goes back to bowling full and outside the off pole. Joe Root knocks this to the left of mid off and they take a run. |
| 34.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, FOUR! Outstanding timing from Harry Brook and a misfield in the deep gets him a boundary! This is bowled slightly back of a length and outside off. Harry Brook punches this towards deep backward square leg. Travis Head slides to stop the ball but it hits him and runs away across the ropes for four runs. |
| 35.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Nathan Lyon bowls this short and into the pads. Joe Root tucks this towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 35.2 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, A fraction short and outside the off pole. Harry Brook eases this into the gap towards deep point for a couple of runs. |
| 35.3 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Short and going down leg. Harry Brook looks to pull this one away but misses. Alex Carey collects this well behind the wicket. |
| 35.4 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Short and onto the pads. Harry Brook clips this towards deep square leg for one. Brings up the 50-run partnership between the two batters. |
| 35.5 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Loops this one full and outside off. Joe Root looks to sweep this one away but misses and gets hit on the pads. |
| 35.6 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Joe Root is watchful this time as he dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 36.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Josh Hazlewood bowls this on a good length and outside off. Harry Brook shows he can defend solidly. |
| 36.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Goes a tad bit fuller and angles this in from outside off. Harry Brook blocks this one into the leg side. |
| 36.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Attacks the stumps and continues to bowl full. Harry Brook flicks this towards mid-wicket. |
| 36.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Delivers this outside the off pole on a good length. Harry Brook chooses to shoulder his arms to this one. |
| 36.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Goes back to bowling full and outside the off stump. Harry Brook dabs this towards cover. |
| 36.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, This is the first maiden of the inning! Josh Hazlewood goes really full and on an off-stump line. Harry Brook defends this back towards the bowler. |
| 37.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Nathan Lyon bowls this short and into the stumps. Joe Root tucks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 37.2 : English skipper Ben Stokes is the new batter in. |
| 37.3 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Nathan Lyon tosses this full and outside off. Ben Stokes blocks this solidly to the right of the bowler. |
| 37.4 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Bowls this slightly short and outside off. Ben Stokes goes on the back foot and dabs this into the off side. |
| 37.5 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Loops this one full and outside off. Ben Stokes looks to sweep this away but misses and almost chops it on. |
| 37.6 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Bowls this short and drifts into the pads. Ben Stokes tucks this past square leg to open his account with a single. |
| 37.2 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, OUT! BOWLED! That is a freak dismissal and Harry Brook will be very disappointed with this! Nathan Lyon bowls this short and gets the ball to bounce and turn down leg. Harry Brook looks to play at it but misses and the ball loops off his pads into the air. The fielders around the bat look around to get a catch and claim it but no one knows where the ball is. It lands on the back side of Harry Brook's leg and rolls onto the stumps bringing an end to the batter |
| 38.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Josh Hazlewood bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Ben Stokes shoulders his arms to this one. |
| 38.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Gets it closer to the off pole on a good length. Ben Stokes does not offer a shot once again. |
| 38.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Goes slightly fuller and just outside off. Ben Stokes walks forward and blocks this towards mid off. |
| 38.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Australia have two quick wickets here and have clawed themselves back into this game! Josh Hazlewood bowls this slightly wider outside off on a fullish length. Ben Stokes is tempted into the shot and he goes to drive this one away but gets a thick outside edge towards the keeper where Alex Carey makes no mistake in pouching it. The umpire raises his finger in an instant and this looks clearly out but Ben Stokes decides to review it. U |
| 38.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Jonny Bairstow looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. A massive appeal from the slip cordon but nothing really from the bowler. The fielders do enough to convince Pat Cummins to go upstairs for the review. The ball is far from the bat in the replays and they go to Ball Tracking straight. It shows that the ball is going over the stumps and Australia lose a review. |
| 38.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Bowls this back of a length and outside off. Jonny Bairstow punches this off his backfoot towards deep point for a single to open his account. |
| 39.1 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Nathan Lyon floats this one full and outside off. Jonny Bairstow knocks this firmly towards mid off. |
| 39.2 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Tosses this one full and outside the off stump. Jonny Bairstow dabs this into the off side. |
| 39.3 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Loops this full and in line with the stumps. Jonny Bairstow flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for a run. |
| 39.4 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Slightly short and at the stumps. Joe Root gets his bat down in time and keeps this one out. |
| 39.5 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Bowls this onto the pads on a slightly shorter length. Joe Root goes deep in the crease and flicks this towards deep square leg for one. |
| 39.6 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Continues to bowl on the pads but on a fuller length this time. Jonny Bairstow clips this towards deep square leg for another run. |
| 40.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Goes full and into the stumps. Jonny Bairstow plays this with soft hands towards mid on and takes a quick single. |
| 40.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, FOUR! Great footwork by Joe Root to create the length he wants as he manages to find the fence once again! This is bowled on a length and outside off. Joe Root walks towards the ball and makes it full as he uses his wrists to flick the ball towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. |
| 40.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, On a fuller length and at the stumps. Joe Root clips this towards deep square leg for a couple of runs. |
| 40.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Bowls this on a good length and outside off. Joe Root punches this towards mid off. |
| 40.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside the off stump. Joe Root defends this back towards the bowler. |
| 40.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Keeps bowling in the channel outside off on a good length. Joe Root remains watchful as he dabs this back down the pitch. |
| 41.1 : Cameron Green to Jonny Bairstow, Cameron Green starts with a bouncer straight away at the batter. Jonny Bairstow ducks under this one and lets it go through to the keeper. |
| 0.0 : Drinks Break! Having lost Harry Brook and Ben Stokes in quick succession, England find themselves struggling at 176-5. The onus is now on the newly arrived Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root to steady the ship from hereon. As far as Australia are concerned, they leaked a lot of runs in the first 45 minutes or so but pulled things back and how. They have their tails up at the moment and would want to get into the English lower order as quickly as possible. |
| 41.2 : Cameron Green to Jonny Bairstow, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Jonny Bairstow knocks this to the left of mid off and sets off for a single. |
| 41.3 : Cameron Green to Joe Root, Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside the off pole. Joe Root defends this solidly back towards the bowler. |
| 41.4 : Cameron Green to Joe Root, Goes full this time and well outside the off stump. Joe Root strokes this firmly but finds the cover fielder. |
| 41.5 : Cameron Green to Joe Root, Full once again and just outside off. Joe Root gets bat on this but it goes off the inside half towards the leg side. |
| 41.6 : Cameron Green to Joe Root, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside off. Joe Root drives this straight to cover. Just one run from Cameron Green's first over. |
| 42.1 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Pat Cummins bowls this short and wide outside off. Jonny Bairstow slaps this towards deep point and picks up a single. |
| 42.2 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Joe Root tucks this towards deep square leg and collects one. |
| 42.3 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, On a good length at 86 mph and outside the off pole. Jonny Bairstow gets his bat inside the line of the ball as it zips through to the keeper. |
| 42.4 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Delivers this in the channel outside the off stump and on a good length Jonny Bairstow closes the face of his bat slightly early and gets a leading edge back towards the bowler. |
| 42.5 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Just outside the off pole once again on a good length. Jonny Bairstow tucks this towards the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 42.6 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Goes full and attacks the stumps. Jonny Bairstow clips this towards mid-wicket. |
| 43.1 : Cameron Green to Joe Root, FOUR! Up and away! Cameron Green bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Joe Root swishes his blade and he cuts this over the slip cordon for four runs towards third man. |
| 43.2 : Cameron Green to Joe Root, That is FIFTY for Joe Root as he continues to notch up runs in this format of the game! This is bowled full and outside off. Joe Root drives this towards deep point and collects a single. |
| 43.3 : Cameron Green to Jonny Bairstow, NO BALL! Slightly back of a length and outside off. Jonny Bairstow dabs this into the off side. Cameron Green has overstepped though and it will be a no ball. |
| Cameron Green to Jonny Bairstow, Goes full and outside the off stump. Jonny Bairstow throws the kitchen sink at this one and gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 43.4 : Cameron Green to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Connects this one and the ball races away to the boundary! Cameron Green continues to bowl full and outside the off stump. Jonny Bairstow drills this towards deep cover for four runs. Brings up the 200 for England. |
| 43.5 : Cameron Green to Jonny Bairstow, On a good length and in line with the stumps. Jonny Bairstow tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 43.6 : Cameron Green to Joe Root, Well outside the off pole and on a good length. Joe Root dabs this towards backward point. |
| 44.1 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Bowls it on a hard length, around off, Jonny Bairstow hangs back and keeps it out down the wicket. |
| 44.2 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Angled into the stumps, on a length, Jonny Bairstow gets behind the line and pushes it to mid on. |
| 0.0 : SESSION SUMMARY - 124 runs, 26.4 overs, 3 wickets. The wicket of Zak Crawley at the stroke of Lunch has tilted the first session in Australia's favor! Riding high on confidence after a sensational bowling effort in the WTC final, Australia were put under the pump early by the two English openers. They did manage to dry up the boundaries after dismissing Ben Duckett but the plan by Pat Cummins to bowl with an open field allowed the opposition batters to release the pressure. As he has done |
| 44.3 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Slightly short and wide outside off, Jonny Bairstow cuts it along the ground to deep point for a single. |
| 44.4 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Banged in short but down leg, Joe Root gets inside the line and leaves the ball alone. |
| 44.5 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Back of a length and on off, Joe Root shuffles and steers it safely behind the wicket for a dot. |
| 44.6 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, A confident appeal for LBW but turned down! Honing in at the pads, on a good length, Joe Root looks to flick this one away but misses. Wears it on the front pad and Australia go up in appeal. The umpire is unmoved and Pat Cummins opts not to review. A good decision in the end as the ball was going over the leg stump. |
| 45.1 : Cameron Green to Jonny Bairstow, NO BALL! Bends his back and goes short, outside off, Jonny Bairstow lets it pass. Cameron Green has overstepped once again. |
| Cameron Green to Jonny Bairstow, Beaten! In the channel outside off, on a length, Jonny Bairstow looks to defend with a straight bat but gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 45.2 : Cameron Green to Jonny Bairstow, Goes full at the pads, Jonny Bairstow misses the clip and the ball catches him on the front pad. |
| 45.3 : Cameron Green to Jonny Bairstow, Bowls short and at the batter, Jonny Bairstow swivels and pulls it down to fine leg. A fumble there by the substitute fielder Marcus Harris allows the batters to collect an extra run. |
| 45.5 : Cameron Green to Jonny Bairstow, On a good length, on off, Jonny Bairstow keeps it out on the off side. |
| 45.4 : Cameron Green to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Put away with ease! Short and wide outside off, Jonny Bairstow throws his hands at the ball and carves it wide of backward point for a boundary. |
| 45.6 : Cameron Green to Jonny Bairstow, Lands it on middle and leg, on a length, Jonny Bairstow walks across and pushes it to mid on. |
| 46.1 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Around off, on a good length, Joe Root shuffles and blocks it away solidly. |
| 46.2 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Full and at the stumps, Joe Root walks across in the crease and helps it down to fine leg for a single. |
| 46.3 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Keeps it on a good length, outside off, Jonny Bairstow tries to force this one through the off side. Mishits it back to the bowler. |
| 46.4 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Goes wide of the crease and angles it in, on off and middle, on a good length, Jonny Bairstow stays on the back foot and defends it back to the bowler. |
| 46.5 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Pitched up this time, on off, Jonny Bairstow drives it firmly but straight to mid off. |
| 46.6 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Serves it on middle, on a good length, Jonny Bairstow turns this one to deep mid-wicket for a run. |
| 47.1 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Tossed up, full on off, from 'round the wicket, Jonny Bairstow gets on the front foot and keeps it out. |
| 47.2 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, On middle and leg, fuller as well, Jonny Bairstow gets down and sweeps it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 47.3 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Short and slower, turning in, around leg, Joe Root goes back and works it to deep cover for one more run. |
| 47.4 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Quicker this time, full on middle, Jonny Bairstow solidly defends it off the front foot. |
| 47.5 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Pushed through quicker, short on off, Jonny Bairstow stays back and pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 47.6 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Lovely shot! Lyon gives the ball air and bowls it on off, Jonny Bairstow frees his arms and lofts it over mid off for four more runs. |
| 48.1 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Comes back into the attack and starts off on a hard length, on middle, Joe Root uses his feet and fends it towards mid-wicket. |
| 48.2 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Tailing in sharply, fuller as well, on middle, Joe Root pushes a bit uppishly towards mid on. |
| 48.3 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Keeps it on hard length, Joe Root gets on his toes and defends it down the wicket. |
| 48.4 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, On a shortish length, Joe Root steps out of his crease and steers it towards gully. Cannot beat Cameron Green there who dives well to his right to deny a single. |
| 48.5 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, FOUR! Easy pickings! Drifts onto the pads, on a full length, Joe Root does not miss out as he glances it wide of fine leg for a boundary. |
| 48.6 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Bowls it around off, Joe Root gets on the front foot and guides it towards point for a run. |
| 49.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Short and flatter around leg, Joe Root clips it off the back foot but straight to mid-wicket. |
| 49.2 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Fired in full, turning in, down leg, Joe Root goes back in his crease to tuck this one but misses. Australia go up in appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Pat Cummins has a word with Alex Carey and Nathan Lyon and opts not to review. The ball did look to be sliding down leg in real-time. |
| 49.3 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, FOUR! Smart batting! Floated up, on middle, Joe Root pulls out the reverse sweep and executes it to perfection. Beats the diving Josh Hazlewood at deep point and collects a boundary. |
| 49.5 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, FOUR! Reverse swept again, four again! Keeps it full and on off, Joe Root gets down and reverses sweeps it through short third man for four more runs. |
| 49.4 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Full and quicker, on off and middle, Joe Root goes for the reverse sweep once again but misses this time. He gets trapped right in front of the stumps. Australia go up in unison and the umpire raises his finger in agreement. Root goes for the review straightaway and the UltraEdge shows that he did get a glove on it. The on-field decision will have to be overturned and the English fans breathe a sigh of relief.  |
| 49.6 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, On middle and leg, Joe Root turns this one to mid-wicket for a dot. |
| 50.1 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, Bowls it around leg, on a length, Jonny Bairstow works it through backward square leg for a couple of runs. |
| 50.2 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, Full and outside off, Jonny Bairstow goes for the drive but miscues it to mid-wicket. |
| 50.3 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, EDGED AND FOUR! Good-length delivery, outside off, Jonny Bairstow goes for the drive away from his body. Gets a thickish outside edge that goes wide of the diving Cameron Green at gully for a boundary. |
| 50.4 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, Goes full and into the stumps. Jonny Bairstow flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and collects a couple of runs. |
| 50.5 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, Keeps it on a good length, on off and middle, Jonny Bairstow gets on the front foot and defends it down the wicket. |
| 50.6 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Jonny Bairstow dabs this back towards the bowler. |
| 51.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Short and on the pads, Joe Root goes back and works it to short leg. |
| 51.2 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Full and quicker, on middle, Joe Root clips it off the front foot to mid-wicket. |
| 51.3 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Shorter and on off, Joe Root pushes off the back foot back to the bowler. |
| 51.4 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Short again, on the pads, Joe Root hangs back and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one more run. |
| 51.6 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Short and turning in, down leg, Jonny Bairstow goes on the back foot and helps it down to fine leg for a single. That will be Tea on Day 1! |
| 51.5 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Floated up, on middle, from 'round the wicket, Jonny Bairstow gets behind the line and defends it solidly. |
| 51.6 : SESSION SUMMARY - 116 runs, 25.2 overs, 2 wickets. Another session that could have easily belonged to England if it was not for the two wickets that fell in consecutive overs to keep the tie in Australiaâs favor. Despite losing a wicket just before Lunch, Joe Root and Harry Brook started with positive intent as they added 51 runs in 64 deliveries for the fourth wicket. Brook was dismissed in an extraordinary manner as the ball lobbed up into the air off his pads and then landed on footma |
| Australia have tried to bowl testing lines and lengths but have found very little help from this wicket. That has not hindered them in getting breakthroughs at crucial intervals and have been chipping away at the wickets right through the day. They have tried to spread the field out to negate the attacking intent shown by the hosts but in the process have allowed an easy rotation of strike. Nathan Lyon got a lucky wicket against the run of play and broke a partnership that seemed to building ni |
| ... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ... |
| 52.1 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! A bit of fortune going Jonny Bairstow's way to start this session! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off stump. Jonny Bairstow walks down the wicket and looks to push at this but gets an inside edge to fine leg for four runs. |
| 52.2 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, Serves it full and wide outside off, Jonny Bairstow drives without much timing to cover. |
| 0.0 : We are back for the third and final session on Day 1. The Australian players make their way out the middle followed by the two English batters. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow will resume the innings for England. Scott Boland will start the proceedings with the ball for Australia. Off we go... |
| 52.3 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, On a good length once again and outside off. Jonny Bairstow works this towards deep point for a single. |
| 52.4 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this well outside the off stump. Joe Root gets down the pitch but leaves the ball alone. |
| 52.5 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, SIX! We have waited for the reverse scoop from Joe Root and he has nailed this one for a maximum! Scott Boland bowls this full and outside the off pole. Joe Root switches his stance and ramps this over third man for six runs. |
| 52.6 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Joe Root dabs this towards deep point and takes an easy single to keep strike. |
| 53.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Nathan Lyon bowls this slightly short and outside off. Joe Root taps this towards point. Some misunderstanding between the batters but no harm was done. |
| 53.2 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Tosses this one full and in line with the stumps. Joe Root dabs this towards short leg. |
| 53.3 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Continues to bowl at the stumps on a fuller length. Joe Root clips this towards square leg. |
| 53.4 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Flights this one full and on an off stump line. Joe Root flicks this towards mid-wicket. |
| 53.5 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Short and just outside the off pole. Joe Root works this towards deep cover-point off the back foot and takes a run. |
| 53.6 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Goes back to bowling full and on middle. Jonny Bairstow eases this down to long on for a single to keep strike. |
| 54.1 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! This has been caressed into the gap beautifully! Scott Boland bowls this full and outside the off pole. Jonny Bairstow strokes this towards deep cover and collects four runs. |
| 54.2 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, Goes full once again and just outside off. Jonny Bairstow clips this to the left of mid on and Usman Khawaja stops the ball brilliantly with a dive to save four runs. |
| 54.3 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, On a good length and outside the off stump. Jonny Bairstow pushes at this and gets an inside edge onto his pads. |
| 54.4 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Jonny Bairstow clips this towards deep sqaure leg with soft hands and they run well to pick up a couple of runs. |
| 54.5 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, Bowls this slightly back of a length and outside off. Jonny Bairstow walks down the wicket and slaps this towards deep point for a single. |
| 54.6 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Goes fuller this time and angles this in from outside off. Joe Root clips this towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 55.1 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Nathan Lyon floats this one full and on an off-stump line. Jonny Bairstow dabs this into the off side. |
| 55.2 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Tosses this one onto the pads on a fuller length. Jonny Bairstow clips this towards deep square leg for an easy single. |
| 55.3 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Flights this one full and in line with the stumps. Joe Root shimmies down the wicket and flicks this towards square leg. |
| 55.4 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Continues to bowl full and at the stumps. Joe Root goes deep in the crease and keeps this out towards mid on. |
| 55.6 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Loopy delivery bowled full and on middle. Joe Root clips this to the right of the bowler as the mid-wicket fielder comes forward to collect it. |
| 55.5 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Short this time and on a leg-stump line. Joe Root goes on the back foot and tucks this towards square leg. |
| 55.6 : Josh Hazlewood (11-1-44-2) is brought back into the attack. |
| 56.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Josh Hazlewood bowls this back of a length and outside off. Jonny Bairstow pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 56.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Goes full and angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Joe Root clips this towards mid-wicket. |
| 56.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, On a good length and outside off. Joe Root dabs this ball towards cover. |
| 56.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Back to bowling full and just outside the off pole. Joe Root gets his bat behind the line of the ball and blocks this towards the cover fielder. |
| 56.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, BEATEN! Josh Hazlewood gets this on a good length and outside the off stump. Joe Root looks to defend and gets beaten all ends up by the lateral movement. |
| 56.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Delivers this one full and attacks the stumps. Joe Root is watchful as he pushes this towards mid on. |
| 57.1 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, That is good running and brings up the FIFTY for Jonny Bairstow! Nathan Lyon bowls this short and going down leg. Jonny Bairstow clips this towards fine leg and collects a brace to reach his landmark. |
| 57.2 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Goes over the wicket and bowls this slightly short, just outside off. Jonny Bairstow pushes this towards mid-wicket. |
| 57.3 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Jonny Bairstow looks to be in the mood in his comeback Test match! Nathan Lyon flights this full and outside off. Jonny Bairstow sweeps this hard towards deep square leg for four runs. |
| 57.4 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Two boundaries in a row and Jonny Bairstow is taking a liking to Nathan Lyon's bowling! This is tossed up full and outside off. Jonny Bairstow goes inside out over the infield towards wide long off for four more runs. |
| 57.5 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Short this time and on a leg-stump line. Jonny Bairstow tucks this towards mid-wicket. |
| 57.6 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Floats this one full and just outside off. Jonny Bairstow goes for the sweep but miscues this towards the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 58.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Josh Hazlewood bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Joe Root dabs this towards cover-point. |
| 58.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, This is on a good length and outside off. Joe Root guides this down to deep backward point for a single. |
| 58.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Well outside the off pole on a good length. Jonny Bairstow stands tall and punches this on the up towards cover. |
| 58.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside off. Jonny Bairstow hits through the line but finds the cover fielder. |
| 58.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Angles this in from outside off on a good length. Jonny Bairstow pushes this towards mid on. |
| 58.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Goes full and outside the off. Jonny Bairstow looks to drive but is unable to find the gap once again as he hits this to cover. |
| 59.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Nathan Lyon bowls this short and going down leg. Joe Root looks to whip this into the leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads. |
| 59.2 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Short once again and in line with the stumps. Joe Root goes deep in the crease and works this through cover-point for a single. |
| 59.3 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Jonny Bairstow is looking to attack the spinner here as he uses his feet beautifully here! Nathan Lyon tosses this one full and in line with the stumps. Jonny Bairstow gets down the wicket to the pitch of the ball and flicks this towards deep square leg for four runs. That brings up the 100-run partnership between these two. |
| 59.4 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Bowls this one short and on an off stump line. Jonny Bairstow punches this to the left of mid off and takes a run. |
| 59.5 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Floated full and pitching outside leg. Joe Root reverse sweeps this towards deep point and takes one more. |
| 59.6 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, A tad bit short this time and just outside the off stump. Jonny Bairstow eases this down to long on for a single and will keep strike. |
| 60.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Quick hands from Jonny Bairstow and the ball flies away to the boundary! Josh Hazlewood bowls this full and outside off. Jonny Bairstow has room to swing his arms and thumps this towards deep cover for four runs. |
| 60.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside off. Jonny Bairstow is watchful this time as he defends solidly. |
| 60.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, A sharp chance for the keeper but he has dropped it and Jonny Bairstow gets a lifeline! This is bowled on a good length and just outside off. Jonny Bairstow goes hard at the ball and gets an outside edge to the right of the keeper. Alex Carey dives and gets a hand onto the ball but is unable to hold on. He parries it towards third man and they take a couple of runs. |
| 60.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Jonny Bairstow is in the mod to punish the bowlers here! This is short and in line with the stumps. Jonny Bairstow pulls this towards deep backward square leg for four runs. |
| 60.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, On a good length and outside the off pole. Jonny Bairstow punches this straight to the cover fielder. |
| 60.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Bowls this closer to the off stump on a good length. Jonny Bairstow gets behind the line of the ball and blocks this towards cover. |
| 61.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Nathan Lyon tosses this one full and just outside off. Joe Root shuffles down the pitch and clips this towards mid-wicket. |
| 61.2 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Floats this one full and on an off-stump line. Joe Root sweeps this towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 61.3 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Jonny Bairstow continues his onslaught off Nathan Lyon and he will not miss out on a loosener! Nathan Lyon bowls this short and going down leg. Jonny Bairstow rocks back and pulls this towards deep backward square leg for four runs. |
| 61.4 : Moeen Ali is the new man in. |
| 61.5 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, Bowls this short and outside off. Moeen Ali rocks back and pushes this towards point for a quick single to get off the mark. |
| 61.6 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Continues to bowl short and in line with the stumps. Joe Root defends this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| Slight halt! The umpires are unhappy with the condition of the seam of the ball and have asked for a replacement. Out comes the fourth umpire with the box of balls and we are all good to go now. |
| 62.1 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and on a leg-stump line. Moeen Ali dabs this into the leg side towards mid-wicket. |
| 62.2 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Bowls this full and just outside the off pole. Moeen Ali miscues this uppishly to the left of the bowler. Pat Cummins gets his finger tips on the ball in his followthrough and another chance slips out of Australia's hand. |
| 62.3 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Delivers this on a good length and just outside off. Moeen Ali looks to defend and gets an inside edge onto his body. The ball rolls towards off side and Joe Root calls him through for a single. |
| 62.4 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Goes full and angles this in from outside off. Joe Root flicks this uppishly but short of the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 62.5 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Joe Root dabs this towards deep backward point for an easy run. |
| 62.6 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, On a fullish length and outside the off stump. Moeen Ali knocks this firmly towards cover. |
| 63.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Nathan Lyon floats this one full and into the pads. Joe Root flicks this towards mid-wicket. |
| 63.2 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, FOUR LEG BYES! Joe Root continues to be innovative and gets a bit lucky here! This is tossed up full and just outside off. Joe Root goes for the reverse sweep and the ball goes off his back leg towards third man for four leg byes. |
| 63.3 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Short and on an off stump line. Joe Root goes onto the back foot and tucks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 63.4 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, SIX! Moeen Ali is getting his white-ball abilities into the red-ball game! Nathan Lyon tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Moeen Ali charges down the wicket and lofts this over long on for six runs. |
| 63.5 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, Slightly short and just outside off. Moeen Ali mistimes his cut shot towards cover. |
| 63.6 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Moeen Ali strokes this towards deep point and takes a run to keep stike. |
| 64.1 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Pat Cummins bowls this full and just outside the off stump. Moeen Ali flicks this towards mid-wicket. |
| 64.2 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, FOUR! Moeen Ali has room to free his hands and he does not miss out on this one! This is bowled slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Moeen Ali slaps this towards deep point for four runs. |
| 64.3 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Moeen Ali blocks this towards cover. |
| 64.4 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, SIX! Moeen Ali has clear instructions here as he takes on the boundary and clears the fence with ease! This is bowled short and at the batter. Moeen Ali pulls this over deep square leg and collects six runs. |
| 64.5 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Pat Cummins goes 'round the wicket now and serves this full, outside off. Moeen Ali pushes this towards mid on. |
| 64.6 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Moeen Ali dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 65.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Nathan Lyon floats this one full and outside the off stump. Joe Root pushes this through covers and collects a single. |
| 65.2 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, Loops this one full and into the pads. Moeen Ali gets his front foot away from the line of the ball and blocks. The ball goes off the outside part of his bat towards point for a run. |
| 65.3 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Tosses this full as well and outside off. Joe Root pushes this into covers and takes one more. |
| 65.4 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a fuller length. Moeen Ali dabs this towards point. |
| 65.5 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, OUT! STUMPED! A rash shot by Moeen Ali as he looks to use his feet against Nathan Lyon and gets completely beaten by the flight! Nathan Lyon loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Moeen Ali looks to be aggressive and charges down the wicket to go aerial back down the ground. He throws the kitchen sink at it but does not connect as the ball turns away from the bat. Alex Carey collects the ball over the stumps and has the easiest stumpings to carry ou |
| 61.4 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, OUT! STUMPED! Nathan Lyon has the last laugh and he gets the big wicket of a very dangerous-looking Jonny Bairstow! Nathan Lyon bowls this short and outside the off pole but much slower in the air. Jonny Bairstow premeditates and looks to charge down the wicket but is in no position to play the shot that he wants. The ball turns and beats him on the inside edge as he is stranded well out of his crease. Alex Carey collects the ball and keeps his calm to w |
| 65.5 : Stuart Broad comes in at number 9. |
| 65.6 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Nathan Lyon floats this one full and angles this into the stumps. Stuart Broad pushes forward to defend and gets a slight inside edge onto his pads. Steven Smith at slip thinks it is pad first and appeals loudly. Pat Cummins talks to his bowler and does not go for a review. |
| 66.1 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, On a hard length, on off, Joe Root hangs back and drops it in the vacant cover region for a single. |
| 66.2 : Pat Cummins to Stuart Broad, Pat Cummins comes 'round the wicket and serves this full, into the stumps. Stuart Broad is watchful as he blocks this solidly into the off side. |
| 66.3 : Pat Cummins to Stuart Broad, Angled into the pads on a good length. Stuart Broad dabs this to the left of the pitch and Pat Cummins rushes across to collect the ball. |
| 66.4 : Pat Cummins to Stuart Broad, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Stuart Broad shimmies down the wicket and miscues his attempted shot towards mid-wicket. |
| 66.5 : Pat Cummins to Stuart Broad, Slightly back of a length and into the batter. Stuart Broad gets on his toes and tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a run. |
| 66.6 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, SIX! Another extraordinary shot by Joe Root as he continues to show his world-class abilities! This is bowled on a good length and just outside off. Joe Root goes for the reverse scoop once again and ramps this over third man for six runs. |
| 67.1 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Nathan Lyon tosses this one full and in line with the stumps. Stuart Broad dabs this back down the pitch. |
| 67.2 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Stuart Broad pushes this towards the cover-fielder. |
| 67.3 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Continues to bowl full and outside the off stump. Stuart Broad strokes this towards deep point for a single. |
| 67.4 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Flighted full and in line with the stumps. Joe Root dabs this with soft hands towards point and takes a quick run. |
| 67.5 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, FOUR! Stuart Broad looks to take the initiative and finds the fence! Nathan Lyon tosses this full and outside the off stump. Stuart Broad sweeps this towards deep square leg and collects four runs. |
| 67.6 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, A bit of luck for Stuart Broad, and Nathan Lyon was inches away from a five-fer! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Stuart Broad goes hard at the ball and gets an inside edge close to the stumps as it runs away towards fine leg. Scott Boland does well in the deep to keep them down to a couple of runs. |
| 68.1 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Angling in on a good length, on off and middle, Joe Root gets cramped for room and gets an inside edge onto the front pad. |
| 68.2 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Around off, on a good length, Joe Root nudges it off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 68.3 : Pat Cummins to Stuart Broad, Comes from 'round the wicket and bowls a slower bumper, outside off, Stuart Broad backs away to pull but connects with thin air. |
| 68.4 : Pat Cummins to Stuart Broad, Pace on this time and into the wicket, at the batter, Stuart Broad ducks and lets the ball go through to the keeper. |
| 68.5 : Pat Cummins to Stuart Broad, Full and on off, Stuart Broad stays leg side of the ball and guides it to deep backward point for a single. |
| 68.6 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Angling down leg, on a length, Joe Root gets inside the line to tickle it fine but misses. |
| DRINKS! England are somewhat losing their way here in their quest to keep attacking the Australian bowlers. Despite wickets falling at the other end, Joe Root is looking at ease in the middle and is closing in on a hundred. As far as Australia are concerned, the wheels were starting to come off but Nathan Lyon's twin blows have brought them back into the game. That said, they have been unable to keep the runs in check and will want to wrap up this inning at the earliest. |
| 69.1 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Tossed up, around off, from 'round the wicket, Stuart Broad gets forward and works it towards point for a single. |
| 69.2 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Floated up, turning in, around leg, Joe Root reverse sweeps it to deep point for a single. |
| 69.3 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Darted in, full on middle, Stuart Broad watchfully keeps it out on the off side. |
| 69.4 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, FOUR! BANG! Flighted delivery, outside off, Stuart Broad frees his arms and swats it wide of mid on for a boundary. |
| 69.5 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Pushed through on the stumps, Stuart Broad gets on the front foot and defends it on the off side. |
| 69.6 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Quicker this time, around off, Stuart Broad gets on the front foot and blocks it out. |
| 70.1 : Cameron Green to Joe Root, Drifting on the pads, on a length, Joe Root clips it off his pads to deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 70.2 : Cameron Green to Stuart Broad, Fullish delivery shaping in, around off, Stuart Broad makes room and squeezes it wide of deep backward point for a couple of runs. |
| 70.3 : Cameron Green to Stuart Broad, Almost a yorker, on middle, Stuart Broad backs away and digs it out to mid on for a dot. |
| 70.4 : Ollie Robinson is the new batter out in the middle. |
| Cameron Green to Stuart Broad, OUT! TIMBER! Cameron Green strikes and removes Stuart Broad! Comes from 'round the wicket and angles it in on a length, around off, Stuart Broad goes for a mighty heave across the line. Ends up missing the ball altogether and sees his off stump pegged back. End of a quickfire knock by Stuart Broad and England are now 8 wickets down. |
| 70.5 : Cameron Green to Ollie Robinson, Tailing in sharply, yorker, on off, Ollie Robinson jams this one out to backward square leg for a single. |
| 70.6 : Cameron Green to Joe Root, Beauty! Angles it on a good length, around off, the ball nips away after pitching. Joe Root gets squared up as he looked to flick. The ball sneaks past his outside edge and goes over off and middle stump. |
| 71.1 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Short and on middle, Ollie Robinson goes back and keeps it out on the leg side. |
| 71.2 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Short again, around leg, Ollie Robinson goes on the back foot and works it to short leg. |
| 71.3 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Fired in, on the pads, Ollie Robinson gets forward and defends it solidly. |
| 71.5 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Turning in, on off, Ollie Robinson stays back and blocks it out. |
| 71.4 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Switches to over the wicket and floats it up, around off, Ollie Robinson goes for the reverse sweep but misses. The ball comes off his front pad and rolls to first slip. |
| 71.6 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Tossed up, on off, Ollie Robinson gets on the front foot this time and defends it on the off side. |
| 72.1 : Cameron Green to Joe Root, On a hard length, angling in, on middle and leg, Joe Root walks across and tucks it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 72.2 : Cameron Green to Ollie Robinson, Fullish delivery angling down leg, Ollie Robinson tries to help it fine but misses. |
| 72.3 : Cameron Green to Ollie Robinson, Slower and into the wicket, on middle, Ollie Robinson sways away and lets the ball pass. |
| 72.4 : Cameron Green to Ollie Robinson, Full and honing in, on off and middle, Ollie Robinson watchfully pushes it to mid on. |
| 72.5 : Cameron Green to Ollie Robinson, Back of a length, on middle, Ollie Robinson hangs back and keeps it out down the wicket. |
| 72.6 : Cameron Green to Ollie Robinson, Serves it on a shortish length, on off, Ollie Robinson dabs it towards backward point for one more run. |
| 73.1 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Short and around leg, Ollie Robinson goes back in the crease and turns it wide of deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 73.2 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Bowls it on the pads, on a short length, Joe Root steps out and turns this one down to short fine leg for a run. |
| 73.3 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Floated up, on off, Ollie Robinson pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 73.4 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Tossed up again, on middle, Ollie Robinson gets forward and blocks it out. |
| 73.5 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Full and quicker, on off, Ollie Robinson defends it solidly off the front foot. |
| 73.6 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Shortens his length and bowls it just outside off, Ollie Robinson goes on the back foot and cuts it towards deep backward point for a run. |
| 74.1 : Cameron Green to Ollie Robinson, Shaping in, on a good length, on off, Ollie Robinson stays in the crease and keeps it out on the leg side. |
| 74.2 : Cameron Green to Ollie Robinson,Goes full and outside off, Ollie Robinson looks to drive but mishits it back to the bowler. |
| 74.3 : Cameron Green to Ollie Robinson, Banged in short and outside off, Ollie Robinson backs away to pull it away but misses. |
| 74.4 : Cameron Green to Ollie Robinson, Lands it on a good length and outside off, Ollie Robinson taps it in front of mid off and scampers across for a quick single. |
| 74.5 : Cameron Green to Joe Root, Strays down leg, on a length, Joe Root flicks it to the right of deep mid-wicket for a single. The umpire signals a no ball as Cameron Green has overstepped. |
| Cameron Green to Ollie Robinson, FOUR! Cheeky! Angling in, on a length, on off, Ollie Robinson makes room and guides it through gully for a boundary. |
| 74.6 : Cameron Green to Ollie Robinson, Banged in short and at the batter, Ollie Robinson ducks and lets the ball pass. |
| 75.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Short and turning in, on middle, Joe Root creates room and punches it through the vacant cover region for a couple of runs. |
| 75.2 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Short and around leg, Joe Root tucks it off the pads. Beats backward square leg and wants to come back for the second but has to settle for a single. |
| 75.3 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Short and on the stumps, Ollie Robinson pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 75.4 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Around off, short as well, Ollie Robinson works it through point for one more run. |
| 75.5 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, HUNDRED FOR ROOT! This has been a hundred of the highest order by the talented English batter. Lyon bowls it short and on the pads, Joe Root goes deep in the crease and nudges it off his pads to deep backward square leg for a single to reach the three-figure mark. Root jumps in delight and takes his helmet off to soak in the applause from the Edgbaston crowd. |
| 75.6 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, On middle, on a short length, Ollie Robinson watchfully keeps it out. |
| 76.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Around off, on a good length, Joe Root makes room and steers it down to third man for a single. |
| 76.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Robinson, On the pads, Ollie Robinson clips it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 76.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Full and wide outside off, Joe Root times the drive to mid off for a run. |
| 76.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Robinson, Keeps it full and on off, Ollie Robinson pushes it towards wide mid off for a dot. |
| 76.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Robinson, On a length and angling in, on the pads, Ollie Robinson works it through square leg for a single. |
| 76.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Bumper at the body, Joe Root helps it towards backward square leg for a single. |
| 77.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, SIX! Joe Root is looking to up the ante here! Nathan Lyon floats this one full and outside the off stump. Joe Root slog sweeps this over deep mid-wicket for six runs. |
| 77.2 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Tosses up full and just outside leg. Joe Root reverse sweeps this towards deep point and takes a single. |
| 77.3 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, FOUR! Ollie Robinson joins the party now! Nathan Lyon loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Ollie Robinson goes for the reverse sweep this time and gets this just past the slip fielder for four runs to third man. |
| 77.4 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Bowls this outside off on a slightly shorter length. Ollie Robinson punches this through covers for a single. |
| 77.5 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, SIX! Joe Root is having a bit of fun here as England inch toward the 400-run mark! Another full delivery floated in line with the stumps. Joe Root shimmies down the pitch and lofts this back over the bowler's head for six runs. |
| 77.6 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Nathan Lyon tosses this full and outside off. Joe Root is down the wicket again but mistimes this just over mid off for a couple of runs. Ben Stokes has declared on 393 as he seems to want to have a go at the Australian openers before Stumps. A bold move by the English skipper! |
| England have declared at the score of 393-8! It seems like the hosts want to test out the Australian openers who have been in the field for 78 overs. |
| ... SECOND INNINGS ... |
| We are back for Australia's reply. The English players are seen going through some last-minute fielding drills before striding out to the centre. |
| 0.1 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Starts off on a hard length, shaping in, on off, David Warner punches it off the back foot towards extra cover. Warner sets off for a single and is almost halfway down the track. Usman Khawaja says no and sends him back. |
| 0.2 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, NO BALL! Australia are underway! Angles it in, on a length, outside off, David Warner gets on the front foot and drives it straight to cover. |
| Stuart Broad to David Warner, Serves it fuller and outside off, David Warner covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone. |
| 0.3 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Fullish delivery, around off, David Warner drives it firmly but straight to short cover. |
| 0.4 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, A huge mixup but Usman Khawaja gets back in safely! Tailing in sharply, on a good length, on off and middle, David Warner gets behind the line and pushes it a bit wide of mid off. A yes-no situation in the middle as the fielder there dives to make a good stop. Khawaja dives and makes his ground eventually. |
| 0.5 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Back of a length and angled in, around leg, David Warner tucks it off his hips to square leg. |
| 0.6 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, FOUR! David Warner is up and running! Pitched up, outside off, David Warner leans and creams the drive through extra cover for his first boundary. |
| 1.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Starts off on a full length and angling away, outside off, Usman Khawaja gets on the front foot and times the drive through covers. Opens his account with a couple of runs. |
| 1.2 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, On a full length, around off, Usman Khawaja keeps it out on the off side. |
| 1.3 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Beauty! Angles it away, on a good length, on off, Usman Khawaja shapes to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 1.4 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Goes full searching for swing, outside off, Usman Khawaja pushes it wide of mid off and comes back for the second run with ease. |
| 1.5 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Brings his length back and angles it across, outside off, Usman Khawaja is happy to let the ball pass. |
| 1.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Switches to 'round the wicket and bowls it around off, on a good length, Usman Khawaja gets behind the line and defends it back to the bowler. |
| 2.1 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Comes from 'round the wicket and serves it wide outside off, David Warner goes for an expansive drive. Gets it from the inner part of the bat to square leg for a dot. |
| 2.2 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, FOUR! Classy shot! Broad goes full and outside off, David Warner does not miss out as he takes a good stride forward and drives it through covers for a boundary. |
| 2.3 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, On a good length and moving in, in the channel outside off, David Warner shoulders arms this time. |
| 2.4 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Bowls it on off, angling in, on a good length, David Warner steers it from the crease to backward point. |
| 2.5 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Honing in at the stumps, on a good length, David Warner gets behind the line and pushes it to mid on. |
| 2.6 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Seaming away, on off, on a good length, David Warner hangs back to defend. Gets an inside edge and the ball rolls towards square leg. Last over of the day coming up. |
| 3.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Full and swinging away, outside off, Usman Khawaja shuffles in the crease and pats it to mid off. |
| 3.2 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Angled across, outside off, on a length, Usman Khawaja plants his foot forward and defends it to cover. |
| 3.3 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Goes full and shaping away, outside off, Usman Khawaja steps out of the crease and pushes with a straight bat back to the bowler. |
| 3.4 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Outside off, on a good length, Usman Khawaja is happy to let the ball pass. |
| 3.5 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl full and on off, a hint of inward movement, Usman Khawaja gets on the front foot and pushes it to mid off. |
| 3.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, WIDE! Loses his radar and sprays it way outside off, Usman Khawaja shoulders arms and lets it go for a wide. |
| Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Angled across once again, on a good length, outside off, Usman Khawaja solidly blocks it away on the off side. That will be Stumps on Day 1! |
| SESSION SUMMARY - 167 runs, 30 overs, 3 wickets. England continued from where they left off at Tea break as they came out into the final session looking to play their shots and accumulate the runs. Jonny Bairstow looked to be at his dominating best as he scored freely and reached his half-century in his comeback Test. His aggression brought about his downfall as he looked to charge the spinner and was stumped having scored a run a ball 78. Moeen Ali came out to the middle and looked to con |
| Australia looked completely shaken by the Jonny Bairstow onslaught as the 121-run partnership for the sixth wicket which came in just 140 deliveries threatened to take the game away from them. They lacked any sort of plans and when Alex Carey dropped Bairstow behind the stumps, it looked like Australia were in for a long day. That was not the case though as the English batters decided to self-destruct and Nathan Lyon got two of them stumped trying to send him out of the ground. The decelerat |
| England have kept up with their recent reputation and have played with positive intent through Day 1 with the declaration coming as a show of strength by Ben Stokes. This could easily backfire if Australia manage to consolidate their position on Day 2 with the bat and it could easily take the game away from the hosts. The action continues on Saturday 17th June as we shall have Day 2 of this first Ashes Test which promises to be equally entertaining. The first ball will be bowled at 3.30 pm IS |
| ... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ... |
| Hello and a warm welcome to our coverage of Day 2 in this first Test between England and Australia at the Edgbaston in Birmingham. England carried on their attacking brand of cricket and scored 393 in just 78 overs. Ben Stokes made a bold decision to declare and have a bowl at the Aussies. England could have easily gotten close to 450 in their first innings, but their change in mindset and approach, since Stokes took over, wouldnât have surprised many. We witnessed an entertaining Day 1 in th |
| England, opting to bat first on a flat pitch at Edgbaston, lost Ben Duckett early in the innings. Zak Crawley looked in sublime touch and added 70 runs for the second wicket with Ollie Pope. Root and Brook carried on the momentum and stitched another half-century stand before Brook was bowled in a rather unlucky manner. Stokes followed him soon after, and England were struggling at 176 for 5. Bairstow came in and steadied the ship with Root by adding 121 runs in quick time. Root added valuable r |
| The Australian openers survived the four overs at the end of the day and made 14 runs without losing a wicket. Earlier in the day, Nathan Lyon was the pick of the Aussie bowlers with four wickets to his name, while Hazlewood picked up two scalps. Both teams will be equally happy with their efforts on Day 1. Australia will look to bat well and get over 550 in their first innings to put some pressure back on the Ben Stokes-led side. A thrilling day is in store for us. Stay tuned, as we shall be wi |
| The news from Edgbaston is that we had rain this morning and the covers were on the pitch. It is overcast at the moment and there will definitely be more on offer for the bowlers on Day 2. England will be thrilled as there was very little help from the wicket with the sun glaring down on Day 1 and this could provide the hosts with the perfect opportunity to make their declaration count. Stay tuned as we bring you further updates on the weather as we close in on the morning session of the second |
| It is Blue for Bob Day in honor of former England captain and fast bowler Bob Willis which means Edgbaston will be decked in blue today and the players will don blue caps. Blue for Bob is designed to raise awareness for prostate cancer and encourages people to donate to the cause. Also, there is a slight delay to the start of the game as we will get going 5 minutes later at 3.35 pm IST (10.05 am GMT). |
| Both sets of players line up on the ground along with the umpires and everyone will give a round of applause for 45 seconds in memory of Bob Willis. |
| 4.1 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Broad starts off with a good length delivery angling into the middle and leg. David Warner is squared up and edges it along the turf toward cover point. |
| 0.0 : We are done with the formalities as the umpires walk towards the pitch. The English players take their respective positions on the field as David Warner and Usman Khawaja stride out to the center to resume their opening partnership. Stuart Broad has the ball in his hand and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's play... |
| 4.2 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Tad fuller this time on off. Warner prods forward and defends solidly. |
| 4.3 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Full-length delivery again on off. Warner blocks it back to Broad. |
| 4.4 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Back of a length delivery, angled in around off. Warner rides the bounce and tucks it to short mid-wicket. |
| 4.5 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Goes fuller this time at the stumps. Warner pushes it back past the bowler toward a silly mid-on. |
| 4.6 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, A dot to end the over. Full again at the stumps. Warner defends on the front foot. Broad starts off the day with a maiden. |
| 5.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Anderson begins with a full ball on the leg peg. Khawaja blocks it to short mid-wicket. |
| 0.0 : James Anderson will share the attack this morning and bowl from the other end. |
| 5.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Full-length again on off. Khawaja defends it solidly back toward Anderson. |
| 5.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length and around off. Khawaja hangs back and blocks it toward silly mid off. |
| 5.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length delivery, angled across the batter. Khawaja lets this one pass. |
| 5.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Good length delivery on the middle and leg stump line. Khawaja stays back and turns it toward short mid-wicket. |
| 5.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Tad fuller this time and going across the batter. Left alone. Another maiden. |
| 6.1 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Full again at the stumps. Warner covers the line and punches it toward silly mid on. |
| 6.2 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Continues to bowl full around off. Warner pushes it to short mid-wicket. |
| 6.3 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Back of a length delivery angling down the leg. Warner comes down the wicket and looks to tuck it away but fails to connect. |
| 6.4 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Hard length delivery outside off. Warner stays back and dabs it to point. |
| 6.5 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, On a good length and attacking the stumps. Warner gets behind the line and defends nicely. |
| 6.6 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Good length delivery outside off. Warner steers it straight to the backward point fielder. Three maidens in a row. |
| 7.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Fuller on off. Khawaja shimmies down and pushes it toward silly mid off. A slight misfield as Khawaja looks to take the run but Warner decides against it. |
| 7.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Full and a hint of movement across the batter on off. Khawaja defends into covers. |
| 7.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length and angling across the batter just outside off. Khawaja prods forward and gets beaten. |
| 7.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Full on the leg peg. Khawaja flicks it to mid on for a dot. |
| 7.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Full-length delivery at the stumps. Khawaja blocks it solidly. |
| 7.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, First runs for the day! Overpitched delivery sliding down the leg. Khawaja flicks it to fine leg and takes a single. |
| 8.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, On a good length, just outside off. Khawaja blocks it into the off side. |
| 8.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Good length delivery angling in from round the wicket, just outside off. Khawaja shoulders his arms on this. |
| 8.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! BANG! Back of a length delivery outside off. Khawaja sits back and pulls it nicely through the mid-wicket region for a cracking boundary. |
| 8.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Full on off, blocks solidly on the front foot. |
| 8.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, On a good length and goes just past the off-stump. Khawaja shoulders arms on it. |
| 8.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, NO BALL! Good length again with a bit of extra bounce. Khawaja comes down the wicket and gets an inside edge onto the pad and lobs up in front of the slips. Broad has overstepped here and is signaled as a no-ball. |
| Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Full-length ball angling across the batter. Khawaja gets forward and gets beaten as the ball passes the outside edge. |
| 9.1 : James Anderson to David Warner, Good length delivery on off. Warner knocks it toward covers and takes a single. |
| 9.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Easy Pickings! Full on the pads. Khawaja clips it nicely through the square leg region for a boundary. |
| 9.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Full again, angled outside off. Khawaja drives it to the short extra cover fielder. |
| 9.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Fuller ball, just outside off. Khawaja drives this through extra covers for an easy two. |
| 9.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Full again, on off. Khawaja drives it past Ollie Pope at short covers for a couple more. |
| 9.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Pitched up full and angled across the batter. Left alone. |
| 10.1 : Marnus Labuschagne makes his way out to the middle at number 3. |
| Stuart Broad to David Warner, OUT! BOWLED'EM! Stuart Broad gets David Warner again for the 15th time in Test cricket. This one is on a good length outside off. Warner gets forward and looks to drive this through covers but gets an inside edge and chops it back onto his stumps. Huge roar from the crowd as Australia lose their first wicket. Warner departs for just 9. |
| 10.2 : Steven Smith is the new batter at the crease. |
| Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, OUT! GONE! CAUGHT! Broad gets two in two. The number one batter in Test cricket Labuschagne departs for a golden duck. Full again and a hint of swing outside off. Labuschagne reaches out to drive it away but edges it toward Jonny Bairstow who dives full-stretch to his right and takes a sharp one-handed catch. Australia are two down and in some trouble early. |
| 10.3 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Hat-trick ball from Broad is a wayward one! Bowls it full and down the leg. Smith does not bother to play at it and lets it pass. |
| 10.4 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Good length delivery on off. Smith gets behind the line and blocks it to short mid on. |
| 10.5 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Smith is away! Full ball at the stumps. Smith flicks it nicely through the mid-wicket region for an easy three. Moeen Ali gives the chase and saves a run. |
| 10.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Full again and just outside off. Left alone by Khawaja. |
| 11.1 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Good length delivery, angled in on off. Smith defends it back toward Anderson on the front foot. |
| 11.2 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Full, around off. Smith works it to deep mid-wicket for one. |
| 11.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Pitched up full, on middle and leg. Khawaja flicks it to short mid-wicket. |
| 11.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Slightly short of a length from Anderson, outside off. Khawaja goes back and pulls it hard through the square leg region for a boundary. |
| 11.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Very full, angled on the fifth stump line. Khawaja squeezes it into covers. |
| 11.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Full-length delivery at the stumps. Khawaja bunts it back to Anderson. |
| 12.1 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Pitched up full, on off. Smith blocks on the front foot. |
| 12.2 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Hard-length delivery angling down the leg. Smith lets it pass. |
| 12.3 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Full and shaping across outside off. Smith leaves it alone. |
| 12.4 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Back of a length delivery on the fourth stump line. Smith gets behind the line and defends onto the pitch. |
| 12.5 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Outswinger from Broad around off. Smith defends from the splice of the blade toward the gully region. |
| 12.6 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, A dot to end the maiden over. Pitched up full and just outside off. Smith drives it back to Broad. |
| 13.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Anderson comes from round the wicket to Khawaja. Bowls a full ball angling on the pads. Khawaja flicks it to fine leg for one. |
| 13.2 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, On a good length, around the sixth stump line. Smith watchfully lets it go. |
| 13.3 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Back of a length delivery, angled in on off. Smith blocks it to short mid-on. |
| 13.4 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Full on off. Smith turns it to short mid-wicket for a gentle single. |
| 13.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Goes very full and just outside off. Khawaja pushes it toward the man at cover point. |
| 13.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Full again on off, driven to short cover. |
| 14.1 : Harry Brook to Steven Smith, Harry Brook starts off on a good length and just outside off. Smith gets behind and defends. |
| 0.0 : Ben Stokes has another surprise for us as Harry Brook has been brought into the attack. |
| 14.2 : Harry Brook to Steven Smith, Good length again on off. Smith blocks it onto the pitch. |
| 14.3 : Harry Brook to Steven Smith, Fuller one at the stumps. Smith flicks it to short mid-wicket. |
| 14.4 : Harry Brook to Steven Smith, On a good length, and on off. Smith defends forward. |
| 14.5 : Harry Brook to Steven Smith, Full and sliding down the leg. Smith leaves it alone and a terrific take from Bairstow standing up to the stumps. |
| 14.6 : Harry Brook to Steven Smith, Back of a length delivery, angled on the middle and leg. Smith tucks it to fine leg for a single. |
| 15.1 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Pitched up on off. Smith shuffles across and flicks it to deep square leg for one. |
| 15.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Full at the stumps. Khawaja drives it back toward Anderson. |
| 15.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Low full toss on off. Khawaja knocks it to short cover. |
| 15.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, James Anderson delivers this on a good length and angled in from outside off. Usman Khawaja blocks this back down the pitch. |
| 15.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, A low full toss bowled outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja knocks this towards cover. |
| 15.3 : DRINKS! Usman Khawaja will get some repair work done on his bat and the umpires have decided to call for some refreshments in the meantime. The Australians were off to a tentative start playing out three maidens and the pressure built on them resulted in David Warner's wicket. It had to be Stuart Broad who claimed the wicket as he has made it a habit to dismiss Warner. He claimed a wicket on the very next ball as the number-one Test batter Marnus Labuschagne was dismissed on a golden duck. An |
| 15.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this full and into the stumps from outside off. Usman Khawaja dabs this towards point. |
| 16.1 : Ollie Robinson to Steven Smith, Ollie Robinson bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith gets across the line and blocks this away. |
| 0.0 : Ollie Robinson (2-0-5-0) is back into the attack. |
| 16.2 : Ollie Robinson to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and on an off-stump line. Steven Smith dabs this into the leg side with a straight bat. |
| 16.3 : Ollie Robinson to Steven Smith, Bowls this outside the off pole and a tad bit fuller. Steven Smith punches this through mid off and collects a couple of runs. |
| 16.4 : Ollie Robinson to Steven Smith, Delivers this in line with the stumps and on a good length. A bit of lateral movement gets Steven Smith squared up but he manages to tap this back down the pitch. |
| 16.5 : Ollie Robinson to Steven Smith, On a good length and outside the off pole. The ball seems to be getting stuck on the pitch as Steven Smith is early into his shot and manages to block this towards cover. |
| 16.6 : Ollie Robinson to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Steven Smith pushes this towards the fielder at mid on. |
| Time for some spin. Moeen Ali comes into the attack. |
| 17.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Moeen Ali gets this to slide down leg on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja looks to clip this fine but misses. |
| 17.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja blocks this back down the pitch. |
| 17.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Floats this one full and just outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja defends this back towards the bowler. |
| 17.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Short this time and attacks the stumps. Usman Khawaja rocks back and pulls this towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs. |
| 17.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Fires this into the stumps on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja digs this one out towards cover. |
| 17.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Bowls short once again and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja mistimes his shot back towards the bowler. 2 runs coming from Moeen Ali's first over. |
| 18.1 : Ollie Robinson to Steven Smith, Ollie Robinson bowls this full and outside the off pole. Steven Smith misses out as he knocks this straight to short cover. |
| 18.2 : Ollie Robinson to Steven Smith, On a good length this time and outside off. Steven Smith gets a good stride forward and blocks this towards cover. |
| 18.3 : Ollie Robinson to Steven Smith, Goes full once again and angles this in from outside off. Steven Smith pushes this towards mid on. |
| 18.4 : Ollie Robinson to Steven Smith, Delivers this on a good length and on an off-stump line. Steven Smith gets behind the line of the ball and taps this towards the fielder at mid on. |
| 18.5 : Ollie Robinson to Steven Smith, Slightly fuller and in the channel outside off. Steven Smith gets his front foot forward and leaves the ball alone. |
| 18.6 : Ollie Robinson to Steven Smith, England are keeping it tight here as Ollie Robinson bowls a maiden! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Steven Smith finds the cover fielder with his shot once again. |
| 19.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Moeen Ali loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja shimmies down the wicket and strokes this straight to cover-point. |
| 19.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this short and at the stumps. Usman Khawaja rocks back and blocks this on the backfoot. |
| 19.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Tosses this one full and on middle. Usman Khawaja gets forward and defends this back towards the bowler. |
| 19.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Good use of the feet by Usman Khawaja and he finally manages to find the fence! Moeen Ali flights this full and on an off-stump line. Usman Khawaja gets to the pitch of the ball and goes inside out towards deep cover for four runs. |
| 19.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Fires this one full and just outside off. Usman Khawaja gets down the wicket but almost yorks himself as he digs this out to cover. |
| 19.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Floats this one full and at the stumps. Usman Khawaja gets forward and blocks this solidly. |
| 20.1 : Ollie Robinson to Steven Smith, Ollie Robinson bowls this on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith defends this towards cover. |
| 20.2 : Ollie Robinson to Steven Smith, Gets this closer to the off pole on a good length. Steven Smith dabs this into the leg side. |
| 20.3 : Ollie Robinson to Steven Smith, Goes full this time and angles this in from outside off. Steven Smith dabs this towards the fielder at mid on. |
| 20.4 : Ollie Robinson to Steven Smith, Bangs this in short and outside the off stump. Steven Smith pulls this towards deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 20.5 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Back to bowling on a good length and angles this away from the left-hander outside off. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one. |
| 20.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Usman Khawaja stamps his authority on this delivery and Australia will be hoping this shot fills him with confidence! This is bowled back of a length and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja rocks back and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. |
| 21.2 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Bowls this short and on an off stump line. Steven Smith goes on the back foot and tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 21.1 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Moeen Ali floats this one full and outside the off stump. Steven Smith gets forward and dabs this into the leg side. |
| 21.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Tosses this one full and outside off. Usman Khawaja defends this towards the point fielder. |
| 21.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Short this time and angles this into the pads. Usman Khawaja clips this to the left of mid-wicket and does not take a single. |
| 21.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! More intent is shown by Usman Khawaja as he uses his feet well here! Moeen Ali flights this full and outside off. Usman Khawaja charges down the wicket and thumps this over the mid off fielder for four runs towards long off. |
| 21.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Fires this one full and at the stumps. The ball stays slightly low and Usman Khawaja manages to get his bat down in time to keep the ball out. |
| 22.1 : Ollie Robinson to Steven Smith, Ollie Robinson bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Steven Smith punches this down to long on for three runs. |
| 22.2 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length and angled away from the batter outside off. Usman Khawaja does not offer a shot this time. |
| 22.3 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Attacks this stumps this time on a good length. Usman Khawaja clips this towards the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 22.4 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl on a good length and on a leg-stump line. Usman Khawaja dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 22.5 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja pushes this towards mid off. |
| 22.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Aims for the stumps and bowls this slightly fuller. Usman Khawaja gets behind the line of the ball and taps this towards cover. |
| 23.1 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Moeen Ali flights this full and just outside off. Steven Smith defends this back towards the bowler. |
| 23.2 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Full and quick at the stumps. Smith waits and blocks it late. |
| 23.3 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Flighted at the stumps. Smith turns it toward the short leg. |
| 23.4 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Bowls this short and spinning into the stumps. Steven Smith rocks back and pushes this towards cover. |
| 23.5 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl short and outside the off stump. Steven Smith punches this towards cover. |
| 23.6 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Loops this one full and into the stumps. Steven Smith flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single and will keep strike. |
| England skipper Ben Stokes comes on to bowl. |
| 24.1 : Ben Stokes to Steven Smith, NO BALL! Ben Stokes bowls this full and just outside the off stump. Steven Smith keeps this one out. Ben Stokes has overstepped though and it will be a no ball. |
| Ben Stokes to Steven Smith, Goes full and outside the off stump. Steven Smith knocks this towards cover. |
| 24.2 : Ben Stokes to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl full and attacks the stumps. Steven Smith blocks this towards the mid on fielder. |
| Slight halt! The ball is not passing through the rings and the umpires have asked for a replacement. We will have a ball change now and England will be hoping it can get them a breakthrough. |
| 24.3 : Ben Stokes to Steven Smith, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this on and lets it go through to the keeper. |
| 24.4 : Ben Stokes to Steven Smith, On a good length and aimed for the off pole. Steven Smith tucks this towards deep backward square leg and collects a single. |
| 24.5 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Gets this to move away from the left-hander outside off and on a good length. Usman Khawaja raises his arms high and allows the keeper to collect this. |
| 24.6 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this in line with the stumps and on a good length. Usman Khawaja pushes this towards the mid off fielder. |
| 25.1 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Moeen Ali floats this one full and outside the off stump. Steven Smith blocks this to the right of the bowler. |
| 25.2 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Tosses this full and into the stumps. Steven Smith flicks this towards mid-wicket. |
| 25.3 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Loops this one full and wider outside the off stump. Steven Smith gets a confident stride forward and blocks this towards cover. |
| 25.4 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Slightly short this time and spinning into the stumps from outside off. Steven Smith goes on the back foot and keeps the ball out. |
| 25.5 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Fires this one full and into the stumps. Steven Smith clips this towards square leg. |
| 25.6 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Back to bowling short and just outside the off stump. Steven Smith uses the depth of the crease and defends with a straight bat. |
| 26.1 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Ben Stokes bowls this on a good length and into the pads. Usman Khawaja looks to flick this away but misses and the ball hits him on the legs. |
| 26.2 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Delivers this outside the off stump on a good length. Usman Khawaja is happy to leave this one alone. |
| 26.3 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, NO BALL! Bowls this on a good length as well and on an off-stump line. Usman Khawaja dabs this back down the pitch. Ben Stokes has overstepped though and it will be another no ball. |
| Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Outside the off stump on a good length. Usman Khawaja dabs this towards point. |
| 26.4 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Goes full this time and pitches outside the leg stump. Usman Khawaja flicks this towards deep backward square leg for an easy run. |
| 26.5 : Ben Stokes to Steven Smith, Bowls this on a good length and just outside the off pole. Steven Smith taps this towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 26.6 : Ben Stokes to Steven Smith, OUT! PLUMB! England have a huge wicket here as the skipper gets a crucial breakthrough and Steven Smith has to make the long walk back to the shed! Ben Stokes was not even certain of bowling in this series but he has and has gotten rid of Australia's most accomplished batter! This is bowled on a good length and angled into the stumps from outside off. Steven Smith looks to get behind the line of the ball and block but gets beaten on the inside edge and hit fl |
| 27.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Moeen Ali floats this one full and into the pads. Usman Khawaja flicks this towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 27.2 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Travis Head dabs this towards cover. |
| 27.3 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Bowls this short and on a leg-stump line. Travis Head dabs this towards the short leg fielder. |
| 27.4 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, FOUR! Travis Head gets off the mark in a typical fashion! This is short and going down leg. Travis Head pulls this away albeit a top edge towards deep backward square leg for four runs. |
| 27.5 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Travis Head blocks this towards mid on. |
| 27.6 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Bowls this full as well and at the stumps. Travis Head looks to defend and gets and inside edge just away from the short leg fielder. |
| 28.1 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Ben Stokes bowls this really full and into the stumps. Usman Khawaja digs this out towards mid on. |
| 28.2 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja looks to cut but decides against it and allows the ball to go through to the keeper. |
| 28.3 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one. |
| 28.4 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl outside the off stump and on a good length. Usman Khawaja is happy to not offer a shot once again. |
| 28.5 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Delivers this on a good length as well and outside off. Usman Khawaja continues to remain watchful and is not tempted to play at this. |
| 28.6 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Goes full this time and on an off-stump line. Usman Khawaja knocks this into the gap through covers and picks up a couple of runs. |
| 29.1 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Moeen Ali floats this full and into the stumps. Travis Head gets forward and blocks this one out. |
| 29.2 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, FOUR! Travis Head is looking to be positive here just before Lunch! Moeen Ali tosses this full as well and just outside off. Travis Head makes a bit of room and drills this towards deep cover for four runs. |
| 29.3 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, BEATEN! Moeen Ali flights this one full and outside the off stump. Travis Head pushes at this and gets beaten by the turn. |
| 29.4 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, BEATEN AGAIN! Floats this one full and just outside the off pole. Travis Head feels for this one as well and the zips past the outside edge. Gets the crowd alive. |
| 29.5 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Bowls this short and into the pads. Travis Head looks to tuck this away but misses and gets hit on the pads. A stifled appeal but clearly going down leg. |
| 29.6 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Moeen Ali bowls this short as well and going down leg. Travis Head looks to flick this one away but misses once again and gets hit high on the pads. |
| 30.1 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Joe Root bowls this short and on an off-stump line. Usman Khawaja rocks back and punches this towards cover. |
| 30.2 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Tosses this wide outside off on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja leaves this one alone. |
| 30.3 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Fires this one full and well outside the off pole. This is an old-fashioned 'curl ball', pushed through with the index finger, Usman Khawaja looks to dig this one out but does not connect. |
| 30.4 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Still wide outside the off stump on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja is content with not playing at this one. |
| 30.5 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Loops this one full and outside off. Usman Khawaja continues to shoulder his arms to these wide deliveries. |
| 30.6 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this one quick and full, outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja blocks this towards the fielder at cover. |
| SESSION SUMMARY- 64 runs, 27 overs, 3 wickets. The wicket of Steve Smith, just a couple of minutes before the lunch break has tilted the session in Englandâs favour this morning. Australia started the day with Warner and Khawaja at the crease. England bowled tight lines to them and gave nothing away. Warner was induced into playing a poor shot and chopped a wide delivery onto his stumps to give England their first breakthrough. Marnus Labuschagne was gone soon after for a golden duck as the ho |
| ... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ... |
| We are back for the second session of Day 2 as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The English players will have their tails up and they will look to put further dents into the Australian batting order as they disperse to take their respective fielding positions. Usman Khawaja and Travis Head will be eager to bail their side out of trouble with a partnership as they stride out towards the pitch. Moeen Ali has the ball in his hand and will begin proceedings post-Lunch. Let's go... |
| 31.1 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Flat, and at the stumps. Head knocks it to short mid-wicket. |
| 31.2 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Shortish around off, punched to short cover. |
| 31.3 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Full at the stumps, Head pushes it to mid off. |
| 31.4 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Flighted full outside off. Head drives it to extra cover fielder. |
| 31.5 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Full at the stumps. Blocked back to Moeen Ali. |
| 31.6 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Tossed up at the stumps, driven to mid off for a dot. |
| Stuart Broad will share the attack in this session and bowl from the other end. |
| 32.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Broad starts off with a full-length delivery angling across the batter. Khawaja shoulders his arms on this. |
| 32.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, On a good length, and on off. Khawaja presses forward and blocks. |
| 32.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length delivery, angled across. Khawaja hangs back and punches it to sweeper cover for one. |
| 32.4 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Bangs it short and down the leg. Head ducks under it and lets it pass. |
| 32.5 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Short of a length delivery down the leg. Head jumps and looks to tuck it away but misses. A gentle appeal for caught behind from Bairstow but the umpire is unmoved. |
| 32.6 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Back of a length delivery, angled across the batter. Head plays inside the line as the ball goes past the outside edge through to the keeper. |
| 33.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, SIX! BOOM! Khawaja goes big! Tossed up on middle and leg. Khawaja shimmies down the track and launches it over the long-on fence for a biggie. |
| 33.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Full on off. Khawaja prods and defends. |
| 33.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Slightly short around off. Khawaja goes back and pushes it through covers for one. |
| 33.4 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Tosses on the middle and leg. Head prods and blocks. |
| 33.5 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Full on the middle and leg. Head gets forward and defends. |
| 33.6 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Full at the stumps. Head bunts it back to Moeen Ali. |
| 34.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Slightly fuller this time and going across Khawaja. Left alone. |
| 34.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Full-length again on off. Khawaja drives it to mid off. |
| 34.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl full and a fraction wide outside off. Khawaja gets forward and drives it off the cue end toward short mid-wicket. |
| 34.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, On a good length and angled across. Khawaja shoulders his arms on it. |
| 34.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Goes full this time on off. Khawaja hangs back and defends. |
| 34.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length delivery around the chest height. Khawaja pulls it awkwardly to fine leg for one. No ball from Broad. |
| Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Short of a length again at the middle stump line. Head gets behind the line and defends onto the pitch. |
| 35.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flighted around off. Khawaja prods and defends it to point. |
| 35.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, FIFTY for Khawaja! Full on off. Khawaja drives it through covers for a single. Sublime knock from the left-hander. He needs to carry on. |
| 35.3 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, FOUR! Up and Over! Full at the stumps. Head uses his feet and lofts it toward the long-on region. One bounce and over the ropes for four runs. |
| 35.4 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Flighted full, at the stumps. Head bunts it back to Moeen. |
| 35.5 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Flatter on the leg peg. Head hangs back and whips it through square leg for a couple. |
| 35.6 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Tossed up on off. Head prods and defends. |
| 36.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, On a good length, and around off. Khawaja plays with soft hands and edges along the turf toward the backward point region for one. |
| 36.2 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Goes short and at the middle stump line. Head ducks under it and lets it pass. |
| 36.3 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Back of a length delivery at the middle and leg stump line. Head rides the bounce, nicely gets behind and defends. |
| 36.4 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Short of a length around off. Head jumps and fends it toward short cover. |
| 36.5 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Back of a length delivery down the leg. Head tucks it off the hip toward fine leg for a single. Another no ball from Broad. |
| Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, On a good length, and hint of extra bounce on off. Khawaja turns it to short leg region from the shoulder of his bat. |
| 36.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Good length delivery at the stumps. Khawaja presents a full face of the blade and blocks. |
| 37.1 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Full on off. Head prods and blocks it to silly point. |
| 37.2 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, FOUR! SMASHED! Overpitched at the stumps. Head takes it on and whacks it over mid-on region toward fence for four runs. |
| 37.3 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Slightly short on middle and leg. Head bunts it back to Moeen Ali. |
| 37.4 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Full on the middle and leg, driven past short cover for none. |
| 37.5 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Flighted full, on off. Head presses forward and blocks. |
| 37.6 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, FOUR! Nicely Done! Shortish and just outside off. Head rocks back and cuts it through the backward point region for a cracking boundary. |
| 38.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Full-length delivery around off. Khawaja edges it along the turf toward third man for one. |
| 38.2 : Ollie Robinson to Travis Head, Back of a length delivery at the middle and leg stump line. Head stays back and tucks it to short mid-wicket. |
| 38.3 : Ollie Robinson to Travis Head, Goes short and angles across the batter. Head goes back for the pull and misses. |
| 38.4 : Ollie Robinson to Travis Head, Short of a length delivery on off. Head rides the bounce and fends it to cover point. |
| 38.5 : Ollie Robinson to Travis Head, Short of a length delivery down the leg. Head tucks it to fine leg for one. |
| 38.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length delivery, on the fifth stump line. Khawaja goes back and mistimes the pull to short mid-wicket. |
| 39.1 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Flighted full, outside off. Head mistimes the drive to short extra cover. |
| 39.2 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Full on the middle and leg. Head advances and heaves it past the mid-wicket fielder for a couple. |
| 39.3 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Tossed up on middle and leg. Head bunts it back to Moeen. |
| 39.4 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, FOUR! HAMMERED! Full on the middle and leg. Head shimmies down and smacks it over the bowler and down the ground for a boundary. |
| 39.5 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Flatter on off. Head goes back and dabs it to point. |
| 39.6 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Flighted, full and just outside off. Head mistimes the drive back toward Moeen Ali. |
| 40.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length delivery, angled across. Khawaja hangs back and punches it to deep point for one. |
| 40.2 : Ollie Robinson to Travis Head, Short of a length, around off. Head pulls it away to deep backward square leg for one. |
| 40.3 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length this time outside off. Khawaja pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single and brings up the FIFTY partnership between the duo. |
| 40.4 : Ollie Robinson to Travis Head, Back of a length again, just outside off. Head goes for the pull but gets an under-edge to Bairstow. |
| 40.5 : Ollie Robinson to Travis Head, Short of a length delivery at the middle stump line. Head jumps and looks to duck under it but the ball hits the elbow and lobs up toward the slips. England go upstairs to have a look but the third umpire calls in favor of Head.  |
| 40.6 : Ollie Robinson to Travis Head, Short again, on off. Head rides the bounce and dabs it to point. |
| 41.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flighted, full and just outside off. Khawaja watchfully lets it go. |
| 41.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Tossed up on off. Khawaja prods and defends. |
| 41.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flatter and outside off. Khawaja opens the bat face and defends it to point. |
| 41.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Pulls his length back, just outside off. Khawaja comes down the pitch and blocks it. |
| 41.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Overpitched outside off, drilled through point for one. |
| 41.6 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, SIX! All the Way! Full at the stumps. Head advances and lofts it down the ground over the long-off fence for a huge hit. Excellent batting from the left-hander. |
| 42.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length delivery, angled just outside off. Khawaja dabs it to short cover fielder. |
| 42.2 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length and at the leg peg. Khawaja tucks it through square leg for one. |
| 42.3 : Ollie Robinson to Travis Head, Short of a length delivery at the middle stump line. Head rides the bounce and defends onto the pitch. |
| 42.4 : Ollie Robinson to Travis Head, FOUR! CRUCHED Short ball on off. Head takes it on and pulls in the gap away from the man at the fence toward the deep backward square leg region for a boundary. |
| 42.5 : Ollie Robinson to Travis Head, Goes fuller this time and around off. Head creams the drive but straight to Pope at silly point. |
| 42.6 : Ollie Robinson to Travis Head, Short ball on the middle and leg stump line. Head duck underneath it and lets it go. |
| 43.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Tossed up, full at the stumps. Khawaja blocks it forward. |
| 43.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! DISPATCHED! Full and just outside off. Khawaja gives himself room and he adavcnes and lofts it inside out toward the deep extra cover region for a boundary. |
| 43.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, SIX! BANG! Full on off. Khawaja shimmies down and lofts it over the bowler and down the ground for a maximum. This is good counter attacking stuff from Khawaja. |
| 43.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Full on off, defended forward. |
| 43.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flighted outside off. Khawaja prods and defends. |
| 43.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Goes slightly short on the middle and leg stump line. Khawaja hangs back and blocks. |
| 44.1 : Ollie Robinson to Travis Head, FOUR! Through the gap! Short ball around off. Head pulls it nicely toward the deep backward square leg region as the ball races to the fence in a flash. |
| 44.2 : Ollie Robinson to Travis Head, Short of a length delivery, angled across. Head cuts it past the man at gully toward the third man region and collects two more. |
| 44.3 : Ollie Robinson to Travis Head, FIFTY for Travis Head! Back of a length delivery around off. Head jumps and guides it past the gully region for a comfortable three. Moeen Ali gives the chase and saves a single for his side. |
| 44.4 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Goes short this time and around the off stump line. Khawaja ducks under it and lets it go. |
| 44.5 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Short delivery again on the middle stump line. Khawaja ducks again as the ball dies down to the keeper. |
| 44.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length delivery down the leg. Khawaja sways away of the delivery and lets it go through to Bairstow. |
| 45.1 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Fuller around off. Head comes down, covers the line, and defends it to short cover. |
| 45.2 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Shortish and outside off. Head mistimes the cut to short cover. |
| 45.3 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, OUT! CAUGHT! Moeen Ali's return to the side has been marked with a massive wicket as the man in form Travis Head has to depart right after reaching his half-century! This partnership was building nicely for Australia and just when they were looking to be in cruise-control mode, England got the breakthrough. Moeen Ali floats this one full and into the stumps. Travis Head charges down the wicket and looks to go over the infield but does not connect cleanly and hi |
| 45.4 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Tossed up on off. Green prods and defends. |
| 45.5 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Oh No! What have you done Jonny Bairstow? Bowls it full and spins into the batter. Green advances down to hit this through covers and misses it completely. Bairstow spills the stumping chance and Green survives. |
| 45.6 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Flatter, at the stumps. This one keeps low. Green gets his bat down in time and bunts it to short cover. |
| 46.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, On the shorter length, slanting across off stump, defended back to the bowler by Khawaja. |
| 46.2 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length, and on off. Khawaja prods and defends. |
| 46.3 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Touch fuller in length on the middle and leg. Khawaja gets behind and defends solidly. |
| 46.4 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Full on the leg peg. Khawaja works it through mid-wicket for one. |
| 0.0 : DRINKS! The session was firmly in Austalia's control till the wicket fell before the hour mark. England will want to keep chipping at the wickets while Australia need to start once again and build a partnership that takes them to a position of comfort. Cameron Green joins Usman Khawaja out in the middle and he will have to face spin early in his inning. |
| 46.5 : Ollie Robinson to Cameron Green, Pitched up full, on off. Green strides forward and blocks. |
| 46.6 : Ollie Robinson to Cameron Green, On a good length again, around the fourth stump. Green prods and defends. |
| 47.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flatter on the leg peg. Khawaja nudges it to square leg for one. |
| 47.2 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Flighted, full on off, driven firmly to mid off by Green. |
| 47.3 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Shortish delivery, spins in around off. Green goes back and punches it past the slip region for three runs. Root gives the chase and pulls it just inside the boundary. |
| 47.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flatter on middle and leg. Khawaja goes back and punches it to mid on. |
| 47.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Full and outside off. Khawaja strides forward and blocks. |
| 47.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Tossed up on the leg peg. Khawaja turns it toward square leg for one. |
| 48.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length delivery, on the fourth stump line. Khawaja gets behind and dabs it to cover point. |
| 48.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller this time on off, driven to wide mid off. |
| 48.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length, angled in around off. Left alone by Khawaja. |
| 48.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Full-length delivery on the middle and leg. Khawaja blocks it back to Anderson. |
| 48.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length delivery, angled in around the off-stump. Khawaja gets behind and defends. |
| 48.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Fuller this time on the pads. Khawaja clips it between the mid-wicket and square leg region for a couple. |
| 49.1 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Tossed up full and outside off. Green prods forward and edges it along the carpet through the short third region for a couple. |
| 49.2 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Tossed up on off. Green drives it on the up toward mid on for a single. |
| 49.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! BANG Short ball, just outside off. Khawaja goes back and hammers it through the mid-wicket region for a boundary. |
| 49.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Full on the leg stump. Khawaja turns it to square leg and crosses for a quick single. |
| 49.5 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Very full at the stumps. Green drives it past Moeen Ali and toward mid-on for another run. Stokes runs around from mid-on and stops a certain boundary. |
| 49.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Shortish at the stumps. Khawaja hangs back and defends. |
| 50.1 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Pitched up full, and on off. Green presses forward and blocks. |
| 50.2 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Fuller-length delivery on off. Green defends solidly on the front foot. |
| 50.3 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Full ball on the middle and leg. Green pushes it to mid on and scampers for a quick single. Robinson gets a direct hit at the non-stiker's end but Green is easily in. The ball deflects off the stumps and goes into covers, allowing the second run. |
| 50.4 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Full and at the stumps. Green defends solidly. |
| 50.5 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, On a good length and just outside off. Another solid block by Green. |
| 50.6 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Goes fuller and on off. Green drives it gently toward mid off. |
| 51.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Tosses it up and spins away outside off. Left alone by Khawaja. |
| 51.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Shortish ball outside off. Khawaja goes back and steers it to deep point for one. |
| 51.3 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Full on the middle and leg. Green defends forward. |
| 51.4 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Flighted, full on off. Green bunts it back to Moeen Ali. |
| 51.5 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Full on off, Green whips it to mid on and scampers for a quick single. |
| 51.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Floated on off. Khawaja prods and defends. |
| 52.1 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Full-length delivery on off. Green defends on the front foot. |
| 52.2 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, On a good length, and just outside off. Green dabs it down toward the gully fielder. |
| 52.3 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Good length delivery outside off. Green blocks it toward the man at gully. |
| 52.4 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Continues to bowl on a good length and at the stumps. Green gets forward and defends it to silly mid off. |
| 52.5 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Back of a length delivery on off, Green drops it down toward the third slip fielder. |
| 52.6 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Fuller length delivery, angling into the middle and leg. Green flicks it to deep backward square region for one. He looks for the second run but is denied by Khawaja. |
| 53.1 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Full at the stumps. Green bunts it back to Root. |
| 53.2 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Pulls his length back around off. Green shimmies down and pushes it to mid off. |
| 53.3 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Tossed up full and down the leg. Green swats it to deep backward square leg for one. |
| 53.4 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Flights it up and spins away outside off. Khawaja lets it go. |
| 53.5 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Slightly short and spins outside off. Khawaja goes back to cut it away but under-egdes it to Bairstow.  |
| 53.6 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Full and quick outside off. Khawaja watchfully lets it go. |
| 54.1 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Length ball, on middle and leg. Green turns it to short mid-wicket. |
| 54.2 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Back of a length delivery outside off. Green guides it to the man at gully. |
| 54.3 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Goes full on off, driven to Stokes at silly mid off |
| 54.4 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Full ball again on the middle and leg. Green pushes it to silly mid on. |
| 54.5 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Pitched up outside off. Green defends to extra cover. |
| 54.6 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Back of a length delivery on off. Green hangs back and blocks. |
| 55.1 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Low full toss outside off, driven to wide mid off for a dot. |
| 55.2 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Flatter on off. Khawaja hangs back and defends. |
| 55.3 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Full on off. Khawaja prods and defends. |
| 55.4 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Goes very full and wide outside off. Left alone by Khawaja. |
| 55.5 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Full and quick outside off. Khawaja lets it pass. |
| 55.6 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Full again at the stumps, driven to mid off for a quick run. |
| 56.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length delivery on off. Khawaja gets behind and blocks. |
| 56.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Full delivery on off. Khawaja closes the bat face early and drives it toward short mid-wicket. |
| 56.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length delivery around off. Khawaja hangs back and tucks it toward mid on. |
| 56.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Full-length ball on off. Khawaja defends on the front foot. |
| 56.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length ball on off. Khawaja covers the line and defends. |
| 56.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Full ball outside off. Khawaja lets it go. |
| 57.1 : Stuart Broad to Cameron Green, Good length delivery, just outside off. Green gets forward and edges it along the carpet between the slips for a single. |
| 57.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length delivery on off. Khawaja stabs it to backward point. |
| 57.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! SMASHED! Back of a length delivery angled down the leg. Khawaja is quickly onto it and pulls it with disdain toward the deep backward square leg region for a powerful boundary. |
| 57.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Good length ball on off. Khawaja defends it to mid on. |
| 57.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Full-length ball on off. Khawaja blocks on the front foot. Broad has overstepped and a no-ball call from the umpire. |
| Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length ball, angled in at the stumps. Khawaja gets behind and blocks. |
| 57.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Full-length delivery on off. A solid front-foot defense from Khawaja. |
| 58.1 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Full and outside off. Green strides forward and blocks it to short cover. |
| 58.2 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Flighted around off. Green defends on the front foot. |
| 58.3 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Very full and just outside off. Green advances and yorks himself. Adjust late and squeezes it to point. |
| 58.4 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Full at the stumps, driven to mid on. |
| 58.5 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Full again on the middle and leg. Green shimmies down and pushes it to mid on. |
| 58.6 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Continues to bowl full at the stumps. Green defends it back to Root. |
| 59.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Full-length ball on off. Khawaja leans into it and times it nicely through mid-off for an easy two. |
| 59.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Full again on off, mistimes the drive to mid off. |
| 59.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, On a good length, and just outside off. Khawaja defends it into covers. |
| 59.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length delivery, angled on the middle and leg. Khawaja blocks it to short mid-wicket. |
| 59.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, On a good length and on the pads, Khawaja turns it to short mid-wicket. |
| 59.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Short ball angled down the leg. Khawaja ducks underneath and lets it pass. |
| 60.1 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, FOUR! BANG! Full and just outside off. Green advances and hits it powerfully over mid-off. One bounce and into the ropes for four runs. |
| 60.2 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Tossed up on off. Green prods and blocks. |
| 60.3 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Full at the stumps, bunted back to Root. |
| 60.4 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, FOUR MORE! Overpitched outside off. Green gets a big stride forward and drives it hard through extra covers for a cracking boundary. |
| 60.5 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Full on off. Green covers the spin and defends forward. |
| 60.6 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Tossed up outside off. Green drives off the inside half toward short mid-wicket. Green survives the session and that will be Tea on Day 2. |
| SESSION SUMMARY - 110 runs, 30 overs, 1 wicket. Austalia have managed to pull things back after a difficult morning session where they lost three wickets. They now trail by 205 runs and a chunk of the credit has to go to Usman Khawaja who has battled it out in the middle and is creeping towards yet another century having scored 84 runs in 176 balls. He had Travis Head for company for almost an hour as the two added 81 runs in 113 deliveries for the fourth wicket but Head looked to continue |
| England tried to keep it tight and adopted the short deliveries to attack Travis Head but got a taste of their own medicine as the number 3 Test batter in the world went about his business with positive intent. Moeen Ali toiled hard bowling consistently from one end and was rewarded with a wicket for his effort. The pace bowlers did not get much help from the surface but have not allowed the Australian batters to score freely which has helped them stay ahead of the game. The hosts will know th |
| 0.0 : Stuart Broad was the pick of the English bowlers in this session. He bowled tight lines and picked up Warner for the 15th time in his career. He dismissed Labuschagne soon after on the very next ball and reduced Australia to 29 for 2. Ben Stokes came in as the enforcer and removed Australiaâs best batter, Smith, at the stroke of Lunch to make this Englandâs session. Travis Head and Usman Khawaja have a huge task ahead of them to build a strong stand and take Australia into a comfortable posi |
| 60.6 : ... DAY 2, SESSION 3 ... |
| 61.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! DISPATCHED! Shortish at the stumps. Khawaja goes back and pulls it hard through the square leg region for a boundary. |
| 61.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flatter on the leg peg, Khawaja turns into the leg side off the pads. |
| 61.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Slightly short on off. Khawaja hangs back and defends. |
| 0.0 : We are back for the third and final session of Day 2 as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The English players have taken their respective positions on the field. Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green will continue to build on their partnership as they make their way out to the middle. Moeen Ali has the ball in his hand and will begin proceedings. Let's go... |
| 61.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flat and on the stumps. Khawaja defends from the crease. |
| 61.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Full and spins away outside off. Khawaja hangs back and blocks. |
| 61.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flighted ball on length and leg stump, defended from the backfoot to square leg. |
| 62.1 : Ben Stokes to Cameron Green, Back of a length ball around off. Green stays back and punches it to mid off. Stokes starts with a no ball. |
| Ben Stokes to Cameron Green, Hard length on off. Green tucks it toward the mid-wicket region. |
| 0.0 : Ben Stokes, the skipper of England will share the attack and bowl from the other end. |
| 62.2 : Ben Stokes to Cameron Green, Goes fuller and angled into the middle and leg. Green works it to short mid-wicket. |
| 62.3 : Ben Stokes to Cameron Green, Very full and outside off. Green leans forward and mistimes the drive to cover. Another no ball from Stokes. |
| Ben Stokes to Cameron Green, FOUR! Easy Pickings! Back of a length delivery down the leg. Green helps it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary. |
| 62.4 : Ben Stokes to Cameron Green, Full at the stumps. Green blocks. |
| 62.5 : Ben Stokes to Cameron Green, On a good length and on off. Green gets forward and blocks on the front foot. |
| 62.6 : Ben Stokes to Cameron Green, Tad fuller this time and just outside off. Green leaves it alone. |
| 63.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Moeen Ali tosses this full and into the pads. Usman Khawaja eases this to the left of mid on and takes a single. |
| 63.2 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Floats this one full and just outside off. Cameron Green blocks this towards short mid on. |
| 63.3 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, SIX! Cameron Green backs himself and clears the fence with ease! Moeen Ali flights this one full and outside the off stump. Cameron Green shimmies down the wicket and thumps this back over the bowler's head for a straight six. |
| 63.4 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Bowls this short and outside off. Cameron Green is prepared and goes deep in the crease to punch this towards deep cover for a couple of runs. |
| 63.5 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Flights this one full and outside the off stump. Cameron Green gets forward and defends this to the left of the bowler. |
| 63.6 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Back to bowling short and turning into the stumps from outside off. Cameron Green defends this off the back foot towards the short mid on fielder. |
| 64.1 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Ben Stokes comes from 'round the wicket and bowls this on a good length, outside off. Usman Khawaja dabs this towards point. |
| 64.2 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Bowls a full toss this time and serves this outside off. Usman Khawaja knocks this towards deep point and Moeen Ali gives chase. He pulls it back near the boundary but the batters take three runs. |
| 64.3 : Ben Stokes to Cameron Green, FOUR! Cameron Green has come out in this session looking to be positive and is working through the gears! This is bowled back of a length and going down leg. Cameron Green pulls this towards deep backward square leg and collects four runs. |
| 64.4 : Ben Stokes to Cameron Green, Goes full and angles this into the stumps. Cameron Green flicks this towards the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 64.5 : Ben Stokes to Cameron Green, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Cameron Green defends this solidly into the off side. |
| 64.6 : Ben Stokes to Cameron Green, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Cameron Green blocks this back down the pitch. Ben Stokes oversteps though and it will be a no ball. |
| Ben Stokes to Cameron Green, Goes full and at the stumps. Cameron Green knocks this back towards the bowler. |
| 65.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Moeen Ali floats this one full and outside off. Usman Khawaja blocks this towards the short cover fielder. |
| 65.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Tosses this one full and angles this into the stumps. Usman Khawaja pushes this towards cover. |
| 65.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Goes really full and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja dabs this towards point. |
| 65.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this slightly short and in line with the stumps Usman Khawaja rocks back and taps this back down the pitch. |
| 65.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Loops this one full and just outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja defends this towards the silly mid off fielder. |
| 65.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Short this time and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja goes deep in the crease and punches this towards cover. Good stop by the fielder and this is a maiden by Moeen Ali. |
| 66.1 : Ben Stokes to Cameron Green, Ben Stokes bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Cameron Green knocks this firmly towards the short cover fielder. |
| 66.2 : Ben Stokes to Cameron Green, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Cameron Green works his wrists and clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 66.3 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this short and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja cuts this late towards the gully fielder. |
| 66.4 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Great shot by Usman Khawaja and he is now one hit away from a well-deserved century! Ben Stokes goes 'round the wicket and bowls this short, outside off. Usman Khawaja pulls this towards deep square leg and collects four runs. |
| 66.5 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, On a good length and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja dabs this towards short cover. |
| 66.6 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl on a good length and well outside off. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one and lets it go through to the keeper. |
| 67.1 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, OUT! TIMBER! An absolute beauty from Moeen Ali and knocks Cameron Green over with a jaffa! This is looped up and bowled full, outside the off pole. He gets some vicious turn as Cameron Green looks to reach for this one and push it into the off side. The ball beats the inside edge of the bat and goes on to shatter the stumps. Moeen Ali continues to ply his trade and gets his second wicket with Australia having lost half their side. Cameron Green looked good |
| 67.2 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Moeen Ali floats this one full and outside off. Alex Carey dabs this towards cover. |
| 67.3 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Tosses this one full and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 67.4 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Alex Carey strokes this towards the man at extra cover. |
| 67.5 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Flighted once again and bowled outside off. Alex Carey pushes at this and gets it past slip for a single. |
| 67.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this full as well and on an off-stump line. Usman Khawaja defends this solidly back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 0.0 : Alex Carey is the new batter out in the middle. |
| 68.1 : Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Ben Stokes continues from 'round the wicket and angles this into the stumps on a good length. Alex Carey blocks this towards mid on. |
| 68.2 : Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Goes a tad bit fuller and serves this outside off. Alex Carey knocks this to the right of mid off and sets off for a single. |
| 68.3 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, On a good length and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja dabs this watchfully towards point. |
| 68.4 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Back to bowling full and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja strokes this into the gap towards deep cover and they take a couple of runs. Ben Stokes has crossed the bowling crease once again in his delivery stride and it will be a no ball as well. |
| Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! That is HUNDRED for Usman Khawaja and he screams out of joy! Ben Stokes bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja opens the face of the bat and guides this towards wide third man for four runs to reach his landmark. He is ecstatic as he throws his bat away in celebration and it shows what this century means to him. |
| 68.5 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside off. Usman Khawaja raises his arms high into the air and lets the ball go through to the keeper. |
| 68.6 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja dabs this towards the silly mid off fielder. |
| 69.1 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Moeen Ali floats this one full and into the stumps. Alex Carey blocks this back down the pitch. |
| 69.2 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey knocks this past point and collects a single. |
| 69.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flighted full and well outside off. Usman Khawaja goes hard at the ball and gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 69.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja defends this one solidly into the off side. |
| 69.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Usman Khawaja goes deep in the crease and keeps the ball out. |
| 69.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Fires this one full and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja covers the line of the ball and defends this well into the off side. |
| 70.1 : Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey, Ollie Robinson starts from 'round the wicket and bowls this on a good length, outside off. Alex Carey dabs this towards point. |
| 70.2 : Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl on a good length and angles this in from outside off. Alex Carey dabs this towards short cover. |
| 70.3 : Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Alex Carey mistimes his cut towards the mid off fielder. |
| 70.4 : Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey, Goes full this time and attacks the stumps. Alex Carey is solid in defense as he blocks this towards cover. |
| 70.5 : Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl full and offers width outside off. Alex Carey crunches this towards short cover who manages to stop it and save runs. |
| 70.6 : Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey, On a good length once again and outside off. Alex Carey defends this firmly towards the silly mid off fielder. |
| 71.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Moeen Ali floats this full and into the stumps. Usman Khawaja dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 71.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flights this one full and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja rocks back and pushes it down the pitch. |
| 71.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this short and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja punches this off the back foot towards cover. |
| 71.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Short once again and into the pads. Usman Khawaja makes room and eases this towards mid on. |
| 71.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja continues to defend and keep the ball out. |
| 71.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja knocks this to the right of mid off and sets off for a single. |
| 72.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Ollie Robinson continues from 'round the wicket and bowls this fractionally short. outside off. Usman Khawaja opens this face of the bat and guides this towards deep backward point for a couple of runs. |
| 72.2 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl back of a length and angled into the batter. Usman Khawaja tucks this through mid-wicket and takes a single. |
| 72.3 : Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey, A bit of luck going Alex Carey's way but gets some runs into his kitty! This is on a good length and just outside the off pole from over the wicket. Alex Carey looks to work this leg side but gets an outside edge past slips towards third man for three runs. James Anderson does an outstanding job to give chase and pull the ball back. |
| 72.4 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length once again and angling away from the left-hander outside off. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one. |
| 72.5 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja raises his arms and does not offer a shot. |
| 72.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Strays onto the pads on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja flicks this down to fine leg and takes a run to retain strike. |
| 73.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Moeen Ali flights this full and into the stumps. Usman Khawaja gets his bat down and blocks this into the off side. |
| 73.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja works this towards cover and takes a single. |
| 73.3 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, FOUR! That has been struck powerfully by Usman Khawaja! Moeen Ali floats this one full and just outside off. Alex Carey makes room and thumps this back past the bowler four four runs. |
| 73.4 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Short and on a leg-stump line. Alex Carey rocks back and keeps the ball out. |
| 73.5 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Bowls this short and outside off. Alex Carey looks to cut but misses. Jonny Bairstow thinks there is an edge and appeals loudly. Moeen Ali is not convinced and they do not go upstairs. |
| 73.6 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Bowls this one slightly short and into the stumps. Alex Carey gets forward and blocks this away. |
| 74.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Ollie Robinson bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Usman Khawaja dabs this towards mid off. |
| 74.2 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Continues to deliver this on a good length and outside off. Usman Khawaja is happy to leave this one alone. |
| 74.3 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Attacks the stumps and serves this slightly full. Usman Khawaja defends this towards mid off. |
| 74.4 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Bowls full once again and just outside off. Usman Khawaja looks solid as he blocks this towards the fielder at mid off. |
| 74.5 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length and slightly away from the off pole. Usman Khawaja hangs his bat out to dry and gets an outside edge past slip towards third man for a couple of runs. |
| 74.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, In line with the stump and bowled really full. Usman Khawaja knocks this firmly towards mid off. |
| 75.1 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Moeen Ali loops this one full and outside off. Alex Carey pushes this towards short cover. |
| 75.2 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Flighted full and on a leg stump line. Alex Carey gets his front foot out of the way and defends this back towards the bowler. |
| 75.3 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Tossed up full and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey dabs this to the left of the bowler. |
| 75.4 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Bowls this outside the off stump on a fuller length. Alex Carey taps this towards point. |
| 75.5 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, FOUR! Alex Carey uses some finesse to find the boundary! Moeen Ali floats this full and just outside off. Alex Carey paddles this towards fine leg and collects four runs. |
| 75.6 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, SIX! Alex Carey wants to attack the spinner now as he gets back-to-back boundaries! This is tossed up full and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey shuffles in his crease to make room and drills this over the bowler's head for six runs. |
| 76.1 : Harry Brook to Usman Khawaja, Harry Brook bowls from 'round the wicket and serves this outside off on a good length. Usman Khawaja dabs this into the off side. |
| 76.2 : Harry Brook to Usman Khawaja, Angles this in from outside off and on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja defends this towards cover. |
| 76.3 : Harry Brook to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this outside the off pole on a good length. Usman Khawaja opts to leave this one alone. |
| 76.4 : Harry Brook to Usman Khawaja, Goes full this time and just outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja knocks this towards short cover. |
| 76.5 : Harry Brook to Usman Khawaja, Attacks the stumps this time on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja blocks this back towards the bowler. |
| 76.6 : Harry Brook to Usman Khawaja, Delivers this in line with the stumps on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja defends this back down the pitch to give Harry Brook a maiden over. |
| 77.1 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Joe Root floats this one full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey strokes this straight to the cover fielder. |
| 77.2 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Goes full once again and well outside off. Alex Carey reaches for it and sweeps this towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 77.3 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this slightly short and into the stumps from outside off. Usman Khawaja punches this towards deep cover-point for an easy run. |
| 77.4 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Loops this one full and just outside the off stump. Alex Carey gets forward and pushes this towards cover. |
| 77.5 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Flights this one full and outside the off pole. Alex Carey reaches for it again and looks to go aerial into the offside. He does not time it well but clears the cover fielder to get a couple of runs. |
| 77.6 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Tosses this full as well and outside the off stump. Alex Carey drills this towards cover and a misfield allows them to take one. |
| 78.1 : Harry Brook to Alex Carey, Harry Brook goes full and outside off. Alex Carey strokes this towards deep cover and takes a run. |
| 78.2 : Harry Brook to Usman Khawaja, Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja flicks this towards deep square leg and picks up one. |
| 78.3 : Harry Brook to Alex Carey, On a good length this time and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey defends this back towards the bowler. |
| 78.4 : Harry Brook to Alex Carey, Bowls this outside the off pole on a fullish length. Alex Carey dabs this towards point and looks for a single but has to turn back. |
| 78.5 : Harry Brook to Alex Carey, Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. A bit of extra bounce as he dabs this into the off side. |
| 78.6 : Harry Brook to Alex Carey, NO BALL! Goes really full and into the stumps. Alex Carey clips this towards mid on but the bowler has overstepped and this will be a no ball. |
| Harry Brook to Alex Carey, Angles this into the stumps from outside off and on a fullish length. Alex Carey gets it off the inside edge towards square leg and collects a single to retain strike. |
| 79.1 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Joe Root bowls this really full and wide outside off. Alex Carey leaves this one alone. |
| 0.0 : DRINKS! Australia are building another nice partnership here as Usman Khawaja looks to hold one end up. He has reached his 15th Test ton and will want to make this big as the Aussies now trail by 129 runs. The longer this partnership goes, the stronger their position will get in this game. England need a couple of quick wickets to wrench back control in their favor and will want to go into Stumps with the momentum on their side. |
| 79.2 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Loops this full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey pushes at this and gets a faint outside edge. It goes into Jonny Bairstow's gloves and pops out. A massive chance goes begging. |
| 79.3 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Short this time and outside the off pole. Alex Carey punches this towards cover. |
| 79.4 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Well outside the off pole on a fullish length. Alex Carey reaches for it and is beaten. |
| 79.5 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Goes full and just outside off. Alex Carey dabs this towards point. |
| 79.6 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Tosses this full as well and outside the off stump. Alex Carey blocks this out solidly. |
| The new ball is available and England have decided to take it immediately. Stuart Broad (12-3-31-2) is back into the attack. |
| 80.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Stuart Broad bowls this on a good length and angled in from outside off. Usman Khawaja judges the line well and leaves this one alone. |
| 80.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, NO BALL! Oh, my word! What a disaster this is for England as the new ball almost got them the breakthrough! Unfortunately, Stuart Broad has overstepped and this will be a no ball. This is bowled on a good length and just outside off, gets it to nip back in slightly. Usman Khawaja looks to play at this and gets an inside edge onto the stumps. The celebration is cut short though and Usman Khawaja gets a lifeline. |
| Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja punches this back towards the bowler. |
| 80.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Goes full and angles this into the stumps. Usman Khawaja clips this towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 80.4 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, Goes full and just outside off. Alex Carey gets forward and defends this into the leg side. |
| 80.5 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, FOUR! Alex Carey has absolutely pumped this towards the fence! Stuart Broad goes full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey gets a nice stride forward and thumps this towards deep cover for four runs. |
| 80.6 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, Bowls this slightly back of a length and outside off. Alex Carey gets his gloves well out of the way and lets this go through to the keeper. |
| 81.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Angles this away from the left-hander outside off on a fullish length. Usman Khawaja is content with leaving this one alone. |
| 81.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Continues to deliver this outside the off pole on a good length. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one as well. |
| 81.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Goes really full and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja flicks this straight to mid-wicket. |
| 81.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja tucks this into the leg side. |
| 81.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, James Anderson bowls a maiden over with the new ball to start off. This is on a good length as well and heading for the off pole. Usman Khawaja gets behind the line of the ball and blocks this towards cover-point. |
| 82.1 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, Stuart Broad continues from 'round the wicket and bowls this slightly full, just outside off. Alex Carey defends this solidly back towards the bowler. |
| 82.2 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Alex Carey flicks this towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 82.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a good length. Usman Khawaja tucks this towards mid-wicket for a run. |
| 82.5 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, On a good length and outside the off pole. Alex Carey punches this towards mid on. |
| 82.4 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, Bowls this one at the stumps as well on a fullish length. Alex Carey clips this towards the fielder at mid on. |
| 82.6 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, Bowls this back of a length and way outside the off stump. Alex Carey is happy to not offer a shot. |
| 83.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, James Anderson comes 'round the wicket as well and serves this full on an off-stump line. Usman Khawaja blocks this out towards cover. |
| 83.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Delivers this in line with the stumps on a fullish length. Usman Khawaja clips this towards mid-wicket. |
| 81.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, James Anderson bowls this on a good length and just outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja blocks this from his crease towards mid off. |
| 83.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Usman Khawaja holds his shape well and opens up the off side to find the fence! This is bowled slightly full and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja punches this towards deep point for four runs. |
| 83.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Usman Khawaja knocks this away from the cover fielder and takes a single. |
| 83.5 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, On a good length this time and just outside off. Alex Carey dabs this towards the gully fielder. |
| 83.6 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, Goes back to bowling full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey drives this firmly towards the mid off fielder. |
| 84.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Stuart Broad delivers this on a good length and just outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja plays inside the line of the ball and gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 84.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja looks to clip this fine but misses and the ball goes off the pads towards backward square leg. The rush across for a leg bye. |
| 84.3 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Alex Carey defends this solidly towards mid off. |
| 84.4 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, On a good length this time and just outside off. Alex Carey blocks with a straight bat back down the pitch. |
| 84.5 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, Angles this into the stumps on a fullish length. Alex Carey dabs this to the left of the bowler. |
| 84.6 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, FOUR! Alex Carey has played a classic on-drive to find the boundary! This is bowled full and on an off-stump line. Alex Carey offers the full face of the bat and crunches this towards long on for four runs. |
| 85.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, James Anderson angles this into the stumps on a fullish length. Usman Khawaja keeps this out back down the pitch. |
| 85.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Attacks the stumps once again and continues to bowl a fraction full. Usman Khawaja flicks this towards square leg. |
| 85.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja decides to leave this alone at the last moment. |
| 85.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Goes full and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja does not get tempted to play at this one as well. |
| 85.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Usman Khawaja knocks this firmly towards the mid off fielder. |
| 85.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one and it is another maiden from James Anderson. |
| 86.1 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, Stuart Broad angles this in from outside off. Alex Carey defends this solidly into the offside. |
| 86.2 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Alex Carey pushes this towards gully and a fumble allows them to get through for a single. |
| 86.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Usman Khawaja slaps this away and the odd boundaries keep coming for Australia! This is bowled slightly back of a length and outside off. Usman Khawaja uses a short-arm jab to pull this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. |
| 86.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, FOUR LEG BYES! Stuart Broad strays onto the pads this time on a fullish length, Usman Khawaja looks to play this fine but misses. The ball goes off the pads towards fine leg for four leg byes. |
| 86.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Goes full once again and attacks the stumps. Usman Khawaja blocks this towards cover. |
| 86.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this on a length and into the pads. Usman Khawaja tucks this towards deep backward square leg and takes a run to keep strike. |
| 87.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length and outside off. Left alone by Khawaja. |
| 87.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Length ball coming into the middle and leg. Khawaja blocks into the leg side. |
| 87.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length angled across the batter. Khawaja stands tall and punches it to short cover. |
| 87.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length again on the pads. Khawaja clips it to the deep square leg region for a couple. |
| 87.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length, slanting across the batter. Khawaja shoulders his arms on it. |
| 87.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Full ball and a hint of swing outside off. Left alone by Khawaja. |
| 88.1 : Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey, Fuller length ball slanting across Carey who lets it go. |
| 88.2 : Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey, FOUR! CRUNCHED! Overpitched outside off. Carey leans into it and creams the drive perfectly through extra covers for a boundary. |
| 88.3 : Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey, Back of a length outside off. Carey hangs back and steers it to point. |
| 88.4 : Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey, Back of a length again, outside off. Carey reaches for it and cuts it to point. |
| 88.5 : Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey, Full and sliding down the leg. Carey clips off the pad toward short fine leg for a leg bye. |
| 88.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Fullish-length angling across the batter. Khawaja shoulders his arms. |
| 89.1 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, FOUR! Well Played! A fraction short at the stumps. Carey rocks back and pulls it to the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. |
| 89.2 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Short and wide outside off. Carey cuts it through covers for one. |
| 89.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flatter on off. Khawaja hangs back and blocks. |
| 89.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flat and quicker at the stumps. Khawaja turns it to short mid-wicket. |
| 89.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Slower through the air on a length outside off. Khawaja hangs back and blocks. |
| 89.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flatter on off. Khawaja stays back and defends. |
| 90.1 : Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey, Good length ball on middle and off. Carey defends it to mid-on. |
| 90.2 : Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey, Short and wide outside off. Carey mistimes the cut toward mid-off. |
| 90.3 : Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey, Length ball on the pads. Carey works it to deep backward square leg for one. |
| 90.4 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Full around the middle and off stump line. Khawaja gets forward to block it away but plays the wrong line and takes a thud on the pad. |
| 90.5 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Full on off. Khawaja blocks it onto the pitch. |
| 90.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Full ball again on off. Khawaja defends on the front foot. |
| 91.1 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, FOUR! FIFTY for CAREY!  Edged Away! Tosses it up and spins away outside off. Carey gets forward to drive but gets a thick edge that goes between the keeper and the first slip for four runs. |
| 91.2 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Full on off. Carey prods and blocks. |
| 91.3 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Full and just outside off. Carey pushes it to short cover. |
| 91.4 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Full again just outside off. Carey reverse sweeps it to backward point. |
| 91.5 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Pulls the length back and spins past the outside edge of Carey. |
| 91.6 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Full on the leg peg. Carey reverse sweeps again to point. |
| 92.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Length ball on middle and off. Khawaja defends onto the pitch. |
| 92.2 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller this time and just outside off. Khawaja defends on the front foot. |
| 92.3 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Full and angled into the middle and leg. Khawaja flicks it to short mid-wicket. |
| 92.4 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length delivery angled down the leg. Khawaja lets it pass through to Bairstow. |
| 92.5 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length, and outside off. Left alone by Khawaja. |
| 92.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Full and sliding into the pads. Khawaja works it to the man at square leg. |
| 93.1 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Tossed up on the middle and leg. Carey gets low and paddles it to the fine leg region for a couple. |
| 93.2 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Full on off. Carey prods and defends into covers. |
| 93.3 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Full again, outside off, driven to mid-off for none. |
| 93.4 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Full on the middle and leg. Carey bunts it toward mid-on. |
| 93.5 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Another full ball on off. Carey prods and blocks into the off-side. |
| 93.6 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl full at the stumps. Carey pushes it nicely toward mid-off. That will be Stumps on Day 2. |
| SESSION SUMMARY - 123 runs, 33 overs, 1 wicket. Australia have grown through the day and after having a poor first session suddenly find themselves in a good position courtesy of their effort in the second and the final session of Day 2. They have piled on the runs and now trail England by only 82 runs as they will look to get the upper hand on Day 3. They came out to bat after Tea looking to be more positive and Cameron Green looked to play his shots to help his side get some momentum. Usm |
| Australia started the day with all their wickets intact but suffered an early blow as David Warner was dismissed by Stuart Broad for the 15th time and things got better when he dismissed the number one Test batter on the very next delivery to shift the momentum in Englandâs favor. Usman Khawaja and Steven Smith looked to steady the ship but Ben Stokes dismissed Smith against the run of play and made the first session go completely Englandâs way. The second session was tilted towards Aus |
| Australia have consolidated their position on Day 2 and will be eager to establish control on Day 3 which is considered the moving day of a Test match. England need some quick wickets to wrench back some control in this match as we look forward to some more excitement. The action continues on Sunday 18th June as we shall have Day 3 of this first Ashes Test which promises to be equally entertaining. The first ball will be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10.00 am GMT) but do join us early for the build |
| ... DAY 3, SESSION 1 ... |
| Hello and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our coverage of Day 3 of the first Test between England and Australia at the Edgbaston in Birmingham. The first two days of the Test have certainly lived up to expectations with the game ebbing and flowing throughout the six sessions and now that we have arrived on what many consider the moving day of Test cricket, we expect more enthralling action in store for us. The game is evenly poised with both teams aware that one misstep could cost th |
| After taking a bold decision to declare late on Day 1, it was Stuart Broad who set the tone for England on Day 2, striking twice in as many deliveries. Ben Stokes got a crucial wicket even though he was not at his best with the ball and then Moeen Ali picked up two to reduce Australia to 220-5. At that stage, the hosts would have fancied themselves to take a healthy lead but they failed to do so as they were made to toil hard in the field in the last session. Late in the day, Stuart Broad ha |
| On the other hand, Australia got off to a shaky start on Day 2 losing David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne in consecutive deliveries. Steven Smith did get himself in but could not carry on as he was caught plumb in front of the wicket and at that point, the visitors looked to be in a spot of bother. However, Usman Khawaja stood firm and forged stands with first Travis Head and then Cameron Green to resurrect the inning. Khawaja stroked his way to a well-compiled hundred and stitched anot |
| We are set for the start of Day 3 as the umpires are out in the middle. Th English players have taken their respective positions in the field as Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey are ready to continue their partnership. James Anderson has the ball in his hand and will begin proceedings this morning. Let's play... |
| 94.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Anderson starts off with a good length delivery, angled on the middle and leg. Khawaja tucks it to fine leg for a single to start the day. |
| 94.2 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, On a good length again into the stumps. Carey works it toward the man at square leg. |
| 94.3 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, Length delivery, coming into the batter. Carey tucks it toward the short mid on fielder. |
| 94.4 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, DROPPED! Bairstow spills another chance!  Full and a hint of movement around off. Carey goes for the full-blooded drive and gets a thick inside edge toward right of the keeper who gets his hand out but fails to hang onto the catch. |
| 94.5 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, Full-length ball on off. Carey defends on the front foot. |
| 94.6 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, Dot to end the over, Length delivery, on the stumps, Carey defends well. |
| Moeen Ali will share the attack and bowl from the other end. |
| 95.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flatter, on off. Khawaja goes back and bunts into covers. |
| 95.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Short and wide outside off. Khawaja cuts it to point. |
| 95.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Slider, at the stumps. Khawaja goes back and punches it to mid off. |
| 95.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Misses everything and runs away for four byes. Big spin just outside off. Khawaja prods as the ball spins sharply and goes between the keeper and first slip for four extras. |
| 95.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Slightly short around off. Khawaja eases it through cover point region for a single. |
| 95.6 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Full and quick outside off. Carey pushes into covers for a single. |
| 96.1 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, Full-length delivery, outside the off stump. Khawaja has driven this straight to short cover. A one-handed stop by the skipper Stokes. |
| 96.2 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, Angles this in from outside off and on a good length. Alex Carey gets a stride forward and blocks this back towards the bowler. |
| 96.3 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, FOUR! In the air and past the slip cordon as more luck goes Australia's way! This is bowled fuller and on an off-stump line. Alex Carey pushes at this and gets a thick outside edge past wide slip for four runs towards third man. |
| 96.4 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, Bowls this on a good length and just outside the off stump. Alex Carey dabs this towards the cover fielder. |
| 96.5 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, Back of a length delivery, angled into the batter. Carey gets forward and inside edges it onto the thigh pad. |
| 96.6 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, Good length ball on off. Carey gets forward and blocks that solidly. |
| 97.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, SIX! BANG! Full ball around off. Khawaja dances down the wicket and lifts it straight back over the bowler's head for a powerful MAXIMUM! |
| 0.0 : Slight halt! The ball has taken a bit of a pounding as it has landed on the concrete and one side seems to be heavily scuffed. The umpires have decided to change the cherry and will now look for a ball that is in similar condition. The switch has been done and we are all set to go... |
| 97.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Slightly short on off. Khawaja taps it into the off-side and crosses for a single. |
| 97.3 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Full on off. Carey prods and defends it to short cover. |
| 97.4 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Tossed up on the middle and leg. Carey presses forward and block. |
| 97.5 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Shortish, outside off. Carey punches off the backfoot to deep point for one. |
| 97.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Drift, and a hint of spin outside off. Khawaja plays inside the line as the ball goes past the outside edge. |
| 98.1 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, On a good length, just outside off. Carey gets forward and drops it onto the pitch. |
| 98.2 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, FOUR! EXCELLENT SHOT! Back of a length ball outside off. Carey hangs back and steers it nicely through the backward point region for a classy boundary. |
| 98.3 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, FOUR MORE! Easy Pickings! Dishes a full ball on the pads. Carey flicks it powerfully through square leg for yet another boundary. |
| 98.4 : Pat Cummins, the skipper of Australia is the new batter out in the middle. |
| James Anderson to Alex Carey, OUT! BOWLED'EM! Perfect reply from Anderson after the two boundaries. Bowls it on a length, from round the wicket and angled into the middle and leg stump line. Carey gets forward to block it away but the sneaks through the gate and crashes into the stumps. Anderson breaks the stand as Carey walks back to the pavilion for a well made 66. |
| 98.5 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Short ball angled just outside the leg stump line. Cummins ducks and pulls away from it. |
| 98.6 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, On a good length, around off. Cummins dabs it to short cover. |
| 99.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Tossed up, around off. Khawaja eases it through covers for one. |
| 99.2 : Moeen Ali to Pat Cummins, Flatter on off. Cummins hangs back and blocks. |
| 99.3 : Moeen Ali to Pat Cummins, Length ball, on off. Cummins stays back and dabs it to point. |
| 99.4 : Moeen Ali to Pat Cummins, A juicy full toss on the middle and leg. Cummins bunts it to short mid-wicket. |
| 99.5 : Moeen Ali to Pat Cummins, Flat and just outside off. Cummins toe-ends it past Bairstow toward short fine leg. |
| 99.6 : Moeen Ali to Pat Cummins, Full, around off. Cummins prods and blocks. |
| 100.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Tad fuller than a good length and just outside off. Left alone by Khawaja. |
| 100.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length, angled into the middle and leg. Khawaja tucks it through square leg for one. |
| 100.3 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Full-length ball on off. Cummins pushes it to mid on. |
| 100.4 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Back of a length, on off. Cummins defends it toward short cover. |
| 100.5 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Back of a length delivery, outside off. Cummins looks to fend it but finds the outside edge as the ball runs down toward the deep backward point region for an easy three. |
| 100.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Good length ball, around off. Khawaja blocks it to cover point. |
| 101.1 : Moeen Ali to Pat Cummins, SIX! Cummins goes BIG! Juicy full toss again, on the middle and leg stump line. Cummins picks it early and hammers it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum. |
| 101.2 : Moeen Ali to Pat Cummins, Shortish around off, Cummins chops it to covers. |
| 101.3 : Moeen Ali to Pat Cummins, Shortish again, on the middle and leg. Cummins knocks it toward mid-on. |
| 101.4 : Moeen Ali to Pat Cummins, SIX MORE! BANG BANG! Tosses it up outside off. Cummins gets down on one knee and whacks it over the bowler's head for a biggie. |
| 101.5 : Moeen Ali to Pat Cummins, Full on off. Cummins prods and blocks. |
| 101.6 : Moeen Ali to Pat Cummins, Flatter, just outside off. Cummins punches it to point. |
| 102.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Overpitched, just outside off. Khawaja drives it through extra cover for one. |
| 102.2 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Good length ball, on off. Cummins presses forward and blocks. |
| 102.3 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Back of a length, just outside off. Cummins edges it along the turf through the gully region for a couple. |
| 102.4 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Full-length ball at the stumps. Cummins gets squared and works it toward point for one. |
| 102.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Full-length, around off. Khawaja drives it to short mid off. |
| 102.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length, on off. Khawaja blocks it to short cover. |
| Stuart Broad (16-3-49-2) has been brought into the attack as Moeen Ali has left the field to get some treatment on his finger.  |
| 103.1 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Hard-length delivery, on off. Cummins dabs it toward the gully for one. |
| 103.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Good length, on off. Khawaja gets behind it and blocks. |
| 103.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Hard-length ball, around off. Khawaja blocks it to cover point. |
| 103.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller this time on off. Khawaja defends it forward. |
| 103.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Full-length delivery again attacking the stumps. Khawaja bunts it back to Broad. |
| 103.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl full on the middle and leg. Khawaja drives it to mid on. |
| 104.1 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Back of a length, outside off. Cummins rides the bounce and guides it toward the backward point fielder. |
| 104.2 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Similar length, around off. Cummins dabs it to point. |
| 104.3 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Back of a length, on off. Cummins defends it short cover. |
| 104.4 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Continues in the same length, in the channel outside off. Cummins stabs into the off-side. |
| 104.5 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Slower ball, on a fullish length and on off. Cummins waits and blocks it into the off-side. |
| 104.6 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Back of a length delivery, outside off. Cummins punches it through covers for a couple. |
| 105.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Hard-length ball, angled in around off. Khawaja comes down the track and blocks it to short mid on. |
| 105.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Full-length ball, just outside off. Khawaja defends on the front foot. |
| 105.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Goes short this time and angled past the shoulder. Khawaja looks to play at it but ducks under and falls over in the process. |
| 105.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Fuller this time outside off. Khawaja lets that go. |
| 105.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length delivery, on off. Khawaja goes back and pulls this but can't beat Duckett at short mid-wicket. |
| 105.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Slower, full ball at the stumps. Khawaja drives it uppishly toward Crawley at short mid on. |
| 106.1 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, On a good length, angled into the middle and leg. Cummins turns it toward fine leg for one. |
| 106.2 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length delivery, angled on the pads. Khawaja tucks it past square leg for one. |
| 106.3 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Full-length delivery, on off. Cummins drives it firmly to short mid-off. |
| 106.4 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Length ball, at the stumps. Cummins presents a full face of the blade and blocks. |
| 106.5 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Full, on the middle and off. Cummins nudges it to short mid-wicket. |
| 106.6 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Back of a length, into the middle and leg stump line. Cummins tucks it through backward square leg for a single. |
| DRINKS! Australia have got off to a steady start in the first hour of Day 3 as they have brought down the deficit to just 28 runs and are now in a good position to look for a lead before Lunch. Usman Khawaja has continued along his merry way accumulating runs at will without giving the opponents much of a chance. Alex Carey was dropped early but James Anderson managed to get his first wicket of the game when he shattered the stumps of the wicket-keeper. The Aussies will want the tail to suppo |
| 107.1 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Stuart Broad bowls this on a good length and gets it to nip back in from outside off. Pat Cummins judges the line well and does not offer a shot as the ball goes through to the keeper. |
| 107.2 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Continues to bowl on a good length and angles this in from outside the off stump. Pat Cummins gets forward and blocks this back down the pitch. |
| 107.3 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Another delivery that comes back in on a good length and outside off. Pat Cummins defends this towards cover. |
| 107.4 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Bangs this one in short and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins does not take a chance and ducks under this one. |
| 107.5 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Delivers this on a good length and outside off. Pat Cummins opens this face of the bat and works this towards deep point for an easy single. |
| 107.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this on a fuller length and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja blocks this solidly towards the cover fielder. |
| 108.1 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Ollie Robinson bowls this slightly short and into the batter. Pat Cummins gets inside the line of the ball and tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a run. |
| 108.2 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length this time and just outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja dabs this watchfully toward cover. |
| 108.3 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Goes a fraction fuller this time and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja pushes this towards the fielder at covers. |
| 108.4 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this one full as well but going away from the off pole. Usman Khawaja raises his arms and leaves this one alone. |
| 108.5 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Well outside the off stump this time and on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one as well. The off side is packed with fielders in catching positions and looks like the bowler is tempting him to drive. |
| 108.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, This is bowled full as well and outside off. Usman Khawaja is happy to not offer a shot and let it go through to the keeper. |
| 109.1 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Stuart Broad bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins knocks this back down the pitch and dismantles the stumps at the non-striker's end. |
| 109.2 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Goes fuller this time and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins knocks this firmly by straight to the cover fielder. |
| 109.3 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Bowls this almost on a yorker length and just outside off. Pat Cummins digs this one out towards cover. Looks like Ben Stokes is not happy with the field and he has now positioned the fielders for the short balls as he feels Pat Cummins looks way too comfortable. |
| 109.4 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Just on cue, Stuart Broad bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. Pat Cummins ducks under this one and lets it go through to Alex Carey behind the wicket. |
| 109.5 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Another well-directed bouncer bowled at the batter. Pat Cummins gets on his toes and looks to fend it leg side and the ball lands where the short leg should be placed. The helmet comes out and a player is positioned there now. |
| 109.6 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Bowls this back of a length as well and in line with the stumps. Pat Cummins gets inside the line of the ball and tucks this past the short leg fielder and through square leg for a couple of runs. |
| 110.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Ollie Robinson comes 'round the wicket to the southpaw and serves this one full, outside off. Usman Khawaja strokes this firmly but straight to the fielder at covers. |
| 110.2 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Angles this into the pads on a fuller length, takes pace off with a knuckle ball. Usman Khawaja flicks this towards deep square leg and takes a single. |
| 110.4 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, NO BALL! Continues to bowl short but well down leg side. Pat Cummins gets inside the line of the ball and does not offer a shot. Ollie Robinson has overstepped though and this will be a no ball. |
| 110.3 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Continues to bowl from 'round the wicket to the right-hander as well and bangs this in short but going down leg. Pat Cummins bends and allows the ball to go through to the keeper. |
| 110.4 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Bowls this on slightly short and in line with the stumps. Pat Cummins defends this with the straight bat back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 110.5 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Goes over the wicket and serves this on a good length but going down leg stump. Pat Cummins allows this one to go past him. |
| 110.6 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Back to bowling back of a length but he has his line wrong as this goes down leg side as well. Pat Cummins gets his bat and gloves out of the way as the ball zips through to the keeper. |
| 111.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Stuart Broad bowls this full from 'round the wicket and outside off. Usman Khawaja pushes this towards mid off. |
| 111.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this full as well and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja knocks this towards point and a misfield by James Anderson allows them to take a single. |
| 111.3 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Back of a length this time and just outside the off stump. Pat Cummins rises onto his toes and dabs this back down the pitch. |
| 111.4 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Continues to bowl short and on an off-stump line. Pat Cummins covers the line of the ball and blocks this with a straight bat to the right of the bowler. |
| 111.5 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins is deep in the crease expecting the ball to be short and just about manages to get his bat down and defend the ball. |
| 111.6 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Bangs this in short and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins gets his hands down and leaves the ball alone. England are building some pressure here as the flow of runs has been brought down to a trickle. |
| 112.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Ollie Robinson bowls this full and going well down leg from 'round the wicket. Usman Khawaja holds his pose and allows the ball to go through to the keeper. |
| 112.2 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length and angled into the stumps. Usman Khawaja dabs this towards the silly mid on fielder. |
| 112.3 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Nails the yorker just outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja looks to dig this one out but does not get an bat on this one. |
| 112.4 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, OUT! TIMBER! This is some outstanding captaincy from Ben Stokes as he continued to manipulate the field and his bowlers have stuck to the task! Ollie Robinson reaps the reward for some disciplined bowling by England and it brings an end to an outstanding inning from Usman Khawaja! The crowd appreciates his effort as he departs 9 runs short of 150 runs. The field is completely unorthodox and Ollie Robinson bowls a pin-point yorker aimed for the off pole. |
| Nathan Lyon walks out to bat. |
| 112.5 : Ollie Robinson to Nathan Lyon, Goes full and angles it down the leg. Lyon plays and misses at it. |
| 112.6 : Ollie Robinson to Nathan Lyon, Bangs it short and around the off pole. Lyon is through the pull shot early and takes a thud on the rib area. |
| 113.1 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Stuart Broad bowls this back of a length and outside off. Pat Cummins cuts this late towards deep backward point for a couple of runs. |
| 113.2 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Bangs this in short and at the batter. Pat Cummins looks away and goes to fend the ball. It hits the top part of his bat and falls straight down onto the pitch. |
| 113.3 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Another short delivery bowled in line with the stumps. Pat Cummins opts to duck under this one and lets it go through to the keeper. |
| 113.4 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Ouch! That would have definitely hurt! Stuart Broad bowls this back of a length and going down leg. Pat Cummins raises his arms and looks to get inside the line of the ball to leave it alone. He is late to react and gets hit straight in the ribcage. |
| 113.5 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, NO BALL! Continues to bowl back of a length and at the batter. Pat Cummins manages to tuck this towards deep backward square leg for a single. This will be a no ball as the bowler has overstepped. |
| Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon, Another bouncer bowled outside the off pole. Nathan Lyon looks to pull this one away and gets a top edge that lands in the vacant deep backward square leg region. The batters cross for a run. |
| 113.6 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Goes for a surprise yorker and serves this outside the off stump. Pat Cummins digs this out towards point. |
| 114.1 : Ollie Robinson to Nathan Lyon, Ollie Robinson bowls this back of a length and on an off-stump line. Nathan Lyon looks to swat this one away with one leg lifted off the ground but misses and gets hit on the body. |
| 114.2 : Ollie Robinson to Nathan Lyon, Another short ball delivered outside the off stump. Nathan Lyon looks to pull this one away as well and the ball goes off the toe end of the bat towards backward point. |
| 114.3 : Ollie Robinson to Nathan Lyon, OUT! CAUGHT! The short ball ploy continues to work as Ollie Robinson has his second wicket in two overs! He bangs this in once again and delivers it outside off. Nathan Lyon continues to attack instead of defending and connects his pull shot this time. He does not get enough elevation and power so the ball goes straight towards the fielder at deep square leg. Ben Duckett waits for the ball and catches it low inches above the ground. England have their eig |
| Scott Boland is the new man at number 10 for Australia. |
| 114.4 : Ollie Robinson to Scott Boland, Nails the yorker at the stumps. Boland gets his bat down in time and digs it out back down the pitch. |
| 114.5 : Ollie Robinson to Scott Boland, Goes short and angles it down the leg. Boland ducks under and lets it pass. |
| 115.1 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Stuart Broad bowls this back of a length and going down leg. Pat Cummins looks to make room but gets cramped. He still manages to pull this towards deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 115.2 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Scott Boland defends this solidly into the off side. |
| 114.6 : Ollie Robinson to Scott Boland, Another short ball from round the wicket at the middle and off stump. Boland ducks again and lets it go through. |
| 115.3 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, OUT! CAUGHT! Stuart Broad has joined the party in dismantling the Australian tail with short-pitched deliveries! This is well-directed at the batter and bowled back of a length. Scott Boland gets on his toes and looks to fend this one away. The ball hits high on the bat and lobs up towards the silly point fielder. Ollie Pope has the easiest of catches to take and Scott Boland turns around to make the long walk back to the shed. England still have a lead a |
| Josh Hazlewood is the final man in at number 11 for Australia. |
| 115.4 : Stuart Broad to Josh Hazlewood, Bowls this one back of a length as well and outside off. Josh Hazlewood guides this down to third man and gets off the mark with a run. |
| 115.5 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, SIX! SMOKED! Back of a length delivery around off. Cummins backs away and clubs this hard over the deep mid-wicket fence for a a huge hit. |
| 115.6 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Back of a length again, angled down the leg. Cummins tucks it to fine leg for a single to retain the strike. |
| 116.1 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, OUT! CAUGHT! Australia trail by 7 runs and England will be thrilled with their effort this morning as they have managed to run through the Aussie tail in a jiffy! Ollie Robinson has been the destroyer-in-chief as he has claimed three wickets to give his side a slight advantage in this match. Ollie Robinson bangs this in short and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins is looking for some quick runs and takes on the bouncer with a pull shot but the ball skids |
| Australia will have to bowl out of their skins to keep the aggressive England batters in check in the third innings and we expect some entertainment to come our way. Will England score at a rapid rate and take the game away from the Aussies? Or will their plans backfire giving the visitors a golden opportunity to run through their batting order? Do join us at 6.10 pm IST (12.40 GMT) for the second session of Day 3Â for more edge-of-the-seat action. |
| Australia did not try to match England's batting style and started off cautiously on Day 2 having scored 14 runs on Day 1 in four overs. David Warner played a poor shot in the quest to up the ante and lost his wicket to Stuart Broad and Marnus Labuschagne was gone on the very next ball leaving Australia in tatters. Steven Smith stayed on for a while but could not make a substantial score as he was dismissed by Ben Stokes. The middle order stood up for the Aussies and the likes of Travis Head |
| SESSION SUMMARY- 75 runs, 22.1 overs, 5 wickets. Some terrific bowling just before Lunch by England sees them bundle out Australia for 386, getting a small lead of 7 runs. This has been Englandâs session all the way and they have staked their advantage in this tie. James Anderson started the day by dismissing Alex Carey with a peach of the delivery. Pat Cummins joined Usman Khawaja out in the middle and the duo looked solid at the crease. They added 34 before Khawaja looked to pick up the |
| ... THIRD INNINGS ... |
| 0.1 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Cummins starts off with a back-of-a-length ball, on off. Crawley shuffles a bit and tucks it to short mid-wicket. |
| 0.2 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, On a hard length, and on off. Crawley defends it straight. |
| 0.3 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, LEG BYE! Back of a length delivery again, angled into the batter. Crawley looks to work it through the on-side but the misses as the ball deflects off the thigh pad toward point for a leg bye. |
| 0.4 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Just short of a good length, on the leg stump. Duckett tucks it through square leg for a single to get off the mark. |
| 0.6 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Good length ball, outside off pole. Crawley dabs it to backward point for one. |
| 0.5 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, On a good length, and a hint of movement around off. Crawley plays it with soft hands and edges it along the ground to Green at third slip. |
| 0.6 : Josh Hazlewood will share the attack and bowl from the other end. |
| 1.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Josh Hazlewood serves a full ball, on the middle and leg. Crawley works it to deep square leg for one. |
| 1.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Full-length delivery, on off. Duckett drives it to silly mid on. |
| 1.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Full-length ball again on off. Duckett defends on the front foot. |
| 1.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, On a good length, and around off. Duckett defends it to short cover. |
| 1.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Bangs it short and down the leg. Duckett pulls it to Boland at fine leg for a couple. A slight fumble from Boland allows the second run. |
| 1.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Full and tailing back into the middle and leg. Duckett adjusts well and works it through mid-wicket for two more. |
| 2.1 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, On a hard length, angled into the middle and leg. Crawley tucks it to deep backward square leg for one. |
| 2.2 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Good length delivery at the stumps. Duckett nudges it wide of the mid-wicket fielder for a single. |
| 2.3 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Another good length delivery, angled at the stumps. Crawley shuffles a bit and works it to fine leg for a single. |
| 2.4 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Full on the leg peg, flicked to deep square leg for one. |
| 2.5 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Good length delivery on off. Crawley defends on the front foot toward short mid-wicket. |
| 2.6 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Full-length delivery, on the off pole. A solid block from Crawley. |
| 3.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Good length delivery, on off. Duckett prods and blocks. |
| 3.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Full-length this time on off. Duckett drives it firmly past Khawaja at mid-on who gets a hand on it. He gives the chase to the fence and saves a single for his side. 3 runs taken. |
| 3.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Fuller again, just outside off. Crawley drives it to mid off. |
| 3.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Length ball, angled into the middle and leg. Crawley turns it to square leg for one. |
| 3.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Full-length, on off. Duckett runs it down to deep third for one. |
| 3.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, On a good length, outside off. Left alone by Crawley. |
| 4.1 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Goes fuller, on the fourth stump. Duckett gets forward and blocks it to short cover. |
| 4.2 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Back of a length, angling into the batter. Duckett looks to tuck it away but gets cramped for room and drops it onto the pitch. |
| 4.3 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Similar length again, angled on the leg peg. Duckett turns it uppishly in front of the man at short mid-wicket. |
| 4.4 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Hard-length delivery going down the leg. Duckett nudges it past square leg for one. |
| 4.5 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Pitched up full, on off. Crawley gets forward and turns it to short mid-wicket. |
| 4.6 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Full-length delivery, on off. Crawley defends it solidly. |
| 5.1 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Duckett, Lyon begins with a flatter ball on off. Duckett knocks it to point and crosses for a run. |
| 5.2 : Nathan Lyon to Zak Crawley, Drifts this one on the pads. Crawley works it to fine leg for a single. |
| 5.3 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Duckett, FOUR! Nicely Done! Full and at the stumps. Duckett gets across and scoops it to the fine leg fence for a boundary. |
| 5.4 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Duckett, Tossed up on off. Duckett prods and defends. |
| 5.5 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Duckett, Flat and quicker, just outside off. Duckett bunts it back to Lyon. |
| 5.6 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Duckett, Flat again at the stumps. Duckett blocks it to short cover. |
| 6.1 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Peach! On a good length, just outside off. Crawley gets forward for to defend it but misses and gets beaten on the outside edge. A stifled appeal from Carey but the umpire is unmoved. |
| 6.2 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Length ball, on the hip. Crawley clips it to fine leg for one. |
| 6.3 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Goes full, and a hint of swing outside off. Duckett gets ahead and blocks it to cover. |
| 6.4 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Length ball, and a bit of extra bounce on that one. Duckett comes forward and defends it onto the pitch. |
| 6.5 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Full and on the leg peg. Duckett flicks it to fine leg for one. |
| UPDATE - 6.46 pm IST (1.16 pm GMT) - As anticipated the rain has paid a visit to Edgbaston! The umpires are asking the players to leave the field as the ground staff rushes out with the covers. Pat Cummins stands his ground with some optimism out there as the intensity of the rain is low at the moment. He has to walk off though but we expect this to be a passing shower so do stay tuned for further updates. |
| UPDATE - 7.12 pm IST (1.42 pm GMT) - The covers are firmly in place covering a large portion of the ground and the Super Sopper is doing what it can to soak up as much water as it can with the rain still coming down at a steady rate. We may have to wait a bit longer but are still silently hopeful of having some action soon enough. Fingers crossed! |
| UPDATE - 7.32 pm IST (2.02 pm GMT) - The clouds seem to be dispersing and it has become brighter out in the middle. The covers are still in place as there is a lot of water on the sheets that need to be soaked up before they are removed. The ground staff is actively working to get the conditions required for play to resume and we expect some good news to come our way sooner than later. And we have a positive update as the umpires have decided that the play will resume in about half an hour |
| 6.6 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Zak Crawley dabs this towards mid on to negotiate the first ball after the interval. |
| 7.1 : Scott Boland to Ben Duckett, Scott Boland bowls this on a fullish length and outside the off stump. Ben Duckett hits this uppishly towards deep point and collects a single. |
| 7.2 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, Play and a miss by Zak Crawley! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Zak Crawley looks to hit on the up and gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 7.4 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, Gets this one to nip back in sharply and into the stumps on a good length. Zak Crawley looks to play at the ball but gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball raps against the pads and the Australians appeal but the umpire remains unmoved. |
| 0.0 : We are back after a slight rain delay as the umpires make their way out to the middle. Cummins will bowl the final delivery in his over. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett are in the middle to resume their innings. |
| 7.3 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, Angles this one into the stumps on a good length. Zak Crawley punches this towards the silly mid on fielder. |
| 7.5 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, Another one that jags back in sharply from a good length and outside off. Zak Crawley looks to leave the ball and does not offer a shot. The ball hits the back pad and the Australian players go up in appeal once again. The umpire says not out and Pat Cummins does not take the review this time as well. |
| 7.6 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, On a good length and well outside the off pole. Zak Crawley talks a few steps towards the ball and shoulders his arms to this one. |
| 8.1 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Pat Cummins comes from 'round the wicket to the left-hander and bowls this a fraction full, just outside off. The ball straightens after pitching and beats the outside edge of Ben Duckett's bat as he looks to feel for this one. |
| 8.2 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Ben Duckett gets his bat behind the line of the ball and dabs this towards point. |
| 8.3 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Angles this one into the stumps on a fuller length. Ben Duckett blocks this watchfully towards the mid on fielder. |
| 8.4 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, OUT! CAUGHT! Cameron Green has taken a blinder at gully once again and he is becoming a potent slip fielder! Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Ben Duckett hangs his bat out to dry and gets a thick outside edge that flies towards gully. Cameron Green dives low to his left and gets one hand to it. He grasps hold of the ball and they are going upstairs to check if it is a fair catch. Replays show that the fingers are underneath t |
| Ollie Pope walks to bat at number 3 in testing conditions. |
| 8.5 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, Full, and swings it down the leg. Pope shuffles across to flick it away but misses. |
| 8.6 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, Full length again, on off. Pope blocks on the front foot. |
| 9.1 : Scott Boland to Zak Crawley, OUT! EDGED and TAKEN! On a good length and nips away a tad bit outside off. Crawley gets forward to defend but gets a faint edge through to Carey who takes this neatly. Australia have picked up two in quick time and the conditions are really helping their pacers. Both the openers are back in the hut as Australians erupt in joy. |
| 0.0 : Joe Root walks out to the middle and there seems to be a slight drizzle as he makes his way out. |
| 9.2 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Gets the ball to nip back in this time on a good length and outside the off stump. Joe Root gets across to the off side and looks to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge and gets hit on the pads. |
| 9.3 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Goes a fraction fuller this time and outside the off pole. Joe Root is well across the stumps as he misses his shot and gets hit on the pads again. A huge appeal once again by the Australian players but the umpire is confident that this is not out. Pat Cummins keeps his calm and does not go for the review. |
| 9.4 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Bowls this outside the off stump on a good length. Joe Root dabs this towards the point fielder. |
| 9.5 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Delivers this in line with the stumps on a good length. Joe Root dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 9.6 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside off. Joe Root shuffles across to the off side and looks to tuck this leg side. He misses and the ball goes off the pads towards backward square leg. They take a leg bye. |
| 10.1 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Pitched up full, on off. Pope defends on the front foot. |
| 0.0 : The sky has got really dark here and the umpires are looking up at the sky. The groundstaff have the covers in their hands and are waiting around the boundary line to see if we are interrupted by rain once again. The batters are getting a bit shifty here with the conditions. |
| 10.2 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Beaten! Goes full and just outside off. Joe Root is drawn into the drive as the ball goes past the outside edge. Carey makes a huge appeal for caught-behind and so does the slip fielders. The umpire is unmoved as Cummins takes the review. Nothing the ultra edge and Joe Root survives. |
| 10.3 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, On a hard length, and around the fourth stump line. Root watchfully lets it go. |
| UPDATE - 8.22Â pm IST (2.52Â pm GMT) - We will have yet another rain stoppage as the umpires can see a massive downpour coming towards the ground. They have asked the ground staff to bring the covers onto the field and the players begin to walk back to the shed. As they arrive near the boundary line, the rain begins to fall heavily and they are forced to run off into the dressing room. It seems like we will be in for an extended break this time around as the sky looks really dark. Stay tuned for |
| UPDATE - 9.05 pm IST (3.35 pm GMT) - The rain is still falling steadily on the ground and we expect the wait to continue. There are puddles building on the covers and even once it stops pouring, the ground staff will need a bit of time to clear the water for the game to resume. It looks like we will be heading into the Tea break shortly so stay tuned for the official announcement. |
| UPDATE - 9.25 pm IST (3.55Â pm GMT) - Looks like the rain has stopped at the moment and the ground staff is busy drying the covers out. There will be an inspection in 5 minutes at 9.30 pm IST (4 pm GMT) and there is still some hope for us to have some cricketing action so stay tuned for the updates. |
| UPDATE - 9.35 pm IST (4.05 pm GMT) - We have confirmation that Tea has been taken! The umpires stroll around the ground checking the playing conditions and look to be stopping by at the spots where puddles are building. There is a very light drizzle but there is work still being done to dry out the covers so we can get some action soon after the break. |
| SESSION SUMMARY -Â 28 runs, 10.3Â overs, 2Â wickets. We have had a curtailed afternoon session courtesy of rain and this period of play has definitely gone Australiaâs way. They were bowled out before Lunch and came out in the second session of Day 3 looking to take some early wickets. The England openers got off to a decent start scoring 26 runs in 6.5 overs before we had an interruption as dark clouds engulfed the stadium and there was a downpour. The play did resume for a short period when |
| UPDATE - 9.45 pm IST (4.15 pm GMT) - The intensity of the rain seems to have increased and looks like we are in for a delay once again. The umpires had announced that there will be an inspection at 10 pm IST (4.30 pm GMT) but it looks likely that they may have to delay it with the current weather conditions. We will bring you further updates shortly. |
| UPDATE - 10.08 pm IST (4.38 pm GMT) - The umpires have taken a walk out onto the ground while the rain is still falling steadily and seem to be still optimistic about having some play today. They have decided to have another inspection at 10.30 pm IST (5 pm GMT) to see what the conditions are like then. The chances of having some action today look pretty glum but let us hope that the umpires know something that we do not. Stay tuned as well shall keep you updated. |
| UPDATE - 10.25Â pm IST (4.55 pm GMT) - It seems to have stopped raining at Edgbaston at the moment which is some good news ahead of the inspection. The latest that the game can start is 11.30Â pm IST (6Â pm GMT) so we may still have some action coming our way before Stumps. Stay tuned as we have our fingers crossed! |
| UPDATE - 10.45 pm IST (5.15 pm GMT) - The umpires have done their rounds and despite the covers being peeled off next to the pitch, they have decided that PLAY WILL BE CALLED OFF FOR THE DAY! There was still some hope when the rain stopped but the wet patches around the pitch have helped them make a decision here. So it will be STUMPS on DAY 3! |
| Australia started Day 3 with Alex Carey and Usman Khawaja resuming their overnight partnership as the duo added 118 runs for the 6th wicket. Carey departed in the fifth over of the day to a wonderful delivery from James Anderson after being dropped earlier off his bowling. The wicket-keeper did his job though coming in at number 7 as he contributed with a well-made 66. Pat Cummins came to the crease and stroked his way to an entertaining 38 but it was Khawaja who stood tall for the Aussies w |
| Australia dominated the short stint in between showers and have a slight edge in this game that has been called off due to the rain but we expect England to come back stronger tomorrow provided the rain gods stay away. The moving day of Test cricket has unfortunately been marred with stoppages with only 32.4 overs bowled on Day 3 but the action continues on Monday 19th June for Day 4 of this first Ashes Test which could move forward really fast with England always eager for a result. The firs |
| ... DAY 4, SESSION 1 ... |
| Hello, and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen to our coverage of Day 4 in this first Ashes Test. Day 3 was supposed to be the moving day but the weather gods had their say and we got limited but thrilling action yesterday. With only 32.4 overs bowled, we will have half an hour added to play on the last two days of this Test match and it should be enough time to get a result provided we have no further interruptions. Buckle up as we expect some entertaining cricket coming our way with England |
| England picked up the final 5 Australian wickets for just 48 runs as the visitors went from 338-5 to 386 all out with no serious contribution from the lower order expect Pat Cummins who got to 38. Usman Khawaja played a valiant knock scoring 141 runs and helped get his side close to England's first-innings total. Ollie Robinson was the pick of the bowlers for the hosts on Day 3 as he claimed 3 of the five wickets that fell with James Anderson starting the collapse and Stuart Broad claimin |
| Australia went into Lunch having been bowled out with a deficit of 7 runs and saw England come out to bat with attacking intent. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett looked comfortable at the crease and were scoring with ease. The rain broke the momentum of the English batters and the conditions suddenly became extremely helpful for the Aussie pacers who were rewarded with two quick wickets sending both openers back in the hut. England have a lead of 35 at the start of Day 4 and will look to p |
| The timings have been revised and the first session will be from 3.30 pm IST (10.00 am GMT) to 5.45 pm IST (12.15 pm GMT). There will be a 40-minute Lunch break after that and the second session will be between 6.25 pm IST (12.55 pm GMT) and 8.40 pm IST (3.10 pm GMT). We will have a 20-minute Tea interval and the final session will be played from 9 pm IST (3.30 pm GMT) to 11 pm IST (5.30 pm GMT). A maximum of 98.3 overs can be bowled on Day 4 and we hope we will have a complete day of cricket. |
| 10.4 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Cummins begins the day with a good length delivery around the off-stump. Root goes early for a reverse scoop and misses it to the keeper. |
| 10.5 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, On a good length and on off. Root blocks it to the left of short mid-wicket fielder. |
| 10.3 : We are all set for the start of Day 4 as the umpires make their way out for the morning session. The Australian players walk onto the ground and take their respective positions on the field as Ollie Pope and Joe Root stride to the center with both yet to open their accounts. Pat Cummins has the ball in his hand and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's play... |
| 10.6 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Fuller-length delivery, angling in at the middle and leg. Root flicks it to deep backward square leg for one. |
| Scott Boland will share the attack this morning and bowl from the other end. |
| 11.1 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Boland starts off with a good length ball, on middle and off. Root gets behind the line and defends. |
| 11.2 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, FOUR! First boundary of the morning session! Fuller length attacking the stumps. Root shimmies down and flicks it through mid-wicket for a cracking boundary. |
| 11.3 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, SIX! BANG! Good length delivery around the off-stump. Root gets in the position nice and early and connects the reverse scoop this time for a MAXIMUM. Outrageous stuff from Joe Root! |
| 11.4 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, FOUR MORE!! Another reverse hit from Root and he gets a boundary this time. On a good length and outside off. Root premeditates this and scoops it over slips for four runs. |
| 11.5 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Length ball outside off. Left alone. |
| 11.6 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Tad fuller in length this time and just outside off. Root leans into it and drives it nicely through cover and point region, takes a couple to end the over. |
| 12.1 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, Pat Cummins beats the bat of Ollie Pope! This is bowled on a good length and just outside off. Ollie Pope pushes at this and gets beaten all ends up by the lateral movement. |
| 12.2 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, Angles this into the pads on a good length. Ollie Pope looks to clip this fine but misses and the ball goes off the pads through short fine leg. They take a leg bye and Ollie Pope is yet to open his account. |
| 12.3 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Fires this one full and going down leg. Joe Root misses his flick and the ball goes through to the keeper. |
| 12.4 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Gets this to come back in from a good length and outside off. Joe Root dabs this into the leg side as he remains watchful. |
| 12.5 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Goes full once again and onto the pads. Joe Root flicks this towards deep square leg and takes an easy single. |
| 12.6 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, FOUR LEG BYES! Pat Cummins gets his line wrong once again and strays onto the legs on a fuller length. Ollie Pope tries to play this fine but misses and the ball goes off his pads for four leg byes. Ollie Pope is still to get a run off his bat. |
| 13.1 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, FOUR! After all the innovation we have seen from Joe Root he comes up with a trademark cover drive! Scott Boland bowls this a fraction fuller and outside the off stump. Joe Root strokes this one the up towards deep cover for four runs. |
| 13.2 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Joe Root dabs this towards backward point. |
| 13.3 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Joe Root plays this late and dabs this towards third man for a single. |
| 13.4 : Scott Boland to Ollie Pope, FOUR! Ollie Pope is off the mark in style! This is bowled on a good length and outside off. Ollie Pope walks down the wicket and changes the length of the ball as he punches this down to long off for four runs. Ollie Pope seems to want to join the party as well! |
| 13.5 : Scott Boland to Ollie Pope, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Ollie Pope clips this towards the short mid-wicket fielder. |
| 13.6 : Scott Boland to Ollie Pope, Goes a tad bit fuller and outside the off stump. Ollie Pope gets forward and dabs this towards cover point for a single to retain strike. |
| 14.1 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, Pat Cummins bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Ollie Pope flicks this towards deep square leg and they pick up a couple of runs. They runs are coming easily for England this morning. |
| 14.2 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, Bowls this one on a good length and outside off. Ollie Pope shuffles forward and blocks this towards covers. |
| 14.3 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, On a good length once again and angled into the off pole. Ollie Pope gets behind the line of the ball and defends this towards mid on. |
| 14.4 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, Goes full and outside the off stump. Ollie Pope knocks this towards the cover fielder. The England batters are playing at everything and have made their intent clear. |
| 14.5 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, Delivers this one full as well and outside off. Ollie Pope leans into the drive and gets this to the right of the cover fielder. Marnus Labuschagne gives chase and the batters take three runs in the meantime. |
| 14.6 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Bangs this in short and outside the off stump. Joe Root gets on top of the bounce and pulls this towards deep square leg for a single and will keep strike. |
| 15.1 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Scott Boland bowls this on a good length and in the channel outside off. Joe Root blocks this back towards the bowler. |
| 15.2 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, A tad bit fuller and continues to bowl just outside off. Joe Root defends this watchfully towards cover. |
| 15.3 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, FOUR! Joe Root is so aware of the scoring opportunities here that he does not miss out on this loosener! This is bowled short and wide outside off. Joe Root stands tall, leans back and slaps this towards deep point for four runs. |
| 15.4 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Bowls this one on an off-stump line and on a good length. Joe Root defends this back down the pitch towards mid on. |
| 15.5 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Delivers this in line with the stumps on a good length. Joe Root tucks this towards the square leg fielder. |
| 15.6 : Scott Boland to Joe Root, Goes outside the off stump this time and continues to bowl on a good length. Joe Root guides this down to third man and takes a run to keep strike once again. |
| 16.1 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Pat Cummins bowls this full and angles this into the stumps from outside off. Joe Root keeps his eye on the ball and dabs this towards covers. |
| 16.2 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, On a good length this time and just outside off. Joe Root gets across the line of the ball and clips this towards mid-wicket. |
| 16.3 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Joe Root guides this down to third man and takes an easy single. |
| 16.4 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, FOUR! Ollie Pope finds the gap and the ball races away to the fence! This is bowled short and outside the off stump. Ollie Pope rides the bounce and cuts this towards deep backward point for four runs. Brings up the 50-run partnership between these two batters. |
| 16.5 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Ollie Pope blocks this solidly towards mid on. |
| 16.6 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope, OUT! Pat Cummins has found reverse swing here and manages to uproot Ollie Pope's off pole! He bowls a well-directed yorker aimed for the stumps. Ollie Pope looks to get forward and make room for himself but is surprised by the length of the ball. He is unable to dig this one out and the ball crashes against the stumps. The attacking partnership has come to an end and England lose their third wicket. Australia needed some reprieve after England's fast start th |
| 17.1 : Cameron Green to Joe Root, Cameron Green starts off with a full delivery swinging away outside the off stump. Joe Root knocks this towards deep backward point and picks up a single. |
| 0.0 : Harry Brook walks out to bat while Cameron Green comes into the attack for the first time in this innings. |
| 17.2 : Cameron Green to Harry Brook, Harry Brook is off the mark straightaway! This is bowled a fraction full and outside the off pole. Harry Brook dabs this into the vacant point region and takes an easy single. |
| 17.3 : Cameron Green to Joe Root, Continues to bowl full and angles this in from outside off. Joe Root gets forward and blocks this solidly towards mid off. |
| 17.4 : Cameron Green to Joe Root, Offer width outside off on a fuller length. Joe Root strokes this towards deep cover-point and picks up a couple of runs. |
| 17.5 : Cameron Green to Joe Root, Bowls this short and outside the off stump. Joe Root pulls well but hits it straight to the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 17.6 : Cameron Green to Joe Root, Back to bowling full and outside the off pole. Joe Root looks to drive once again but gets an inside edge this time towards fine leg for a single. |
| 18.1 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Pat Cummins bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Joe Root flicks this to the left of deep square leg and picks up a couple of runs. |
| 18.2 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Bowls this one on a good length but attacks the stumps once again. Joe Root tucks this towards deep square leg and they run well once again to pick up another brace. |
| 18.3 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, This is on a good length as well and outside off. Joe Root goes for the reverse scoop but is unable to connect this time. |
| 18.4 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Delivers this in the channel just outside the off stump and on a good length. Joe Root blocks this watchfully towards the cover fielder. |
| 18.5 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, FOUR! Easy pickings for Joe Root and he does not miss out on this one! Pat Cummins goes full and onto the pads. Joe Root flicks this with wonderful timing towards deep square leg for four runs. |
| 18.6 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, On a good length and outside the off pole. Joe Root defends this towards cover-point. |
| 19.1 : Cameron Green to Harry Brook, Cameron Green bowls this short and wide outside off. Harry Brook mistimes his cut shot towards the cover fielder. |
| 19.2 : Cameron Green to Harry Brook, FOUR! Great use of the wrists by Harry Brook! This is bowled full and angled into the stumps from outside off. Harry Brook clips this towards deep mid-wicket and collects four runs. |
| 19.3 : Cameron Green to Harry Brook, Bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Harry Brook punches this to the left of mid off and takes a single. |
| 19.4 : Cameron Green to Joe Root, Goes slightly fuller and going down leg. Joe Root gets well across the stumps and looks to flick this fine. He does not connect and the ball goes close to the leg pole on its way to the keeper. |
| 19.5 : Cameron Green to Joe Root, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Joe Root plays this late again and guides the ball towards deep backward point for a single. |
| 19.6 : Cameron Green to Harry Brook, Back to bowling full and outside off. Harry Brook swings hard and loses his shape as he gets an inside edge towards backward square leg for a run. He will retain strike. |
| 20.1 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, Pat Cummins gets the ball to nip back in sharply from a good length and outside off. Harry Brook shoulders his arms to this one and the ball zips past close to the off pole. |
| 20.2 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, Bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Harry Brook charges down the wicket and looks to slap the ball away but does not connect. |
| 20.3 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, Goes fuller this time and outside the off stump. Harry Brook raises his arms and leaves the ball alone. |
| 20.4 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, Attacks the stumps this time on a fuller length. Harry Brook flicks this towards deep square leg and collects a single. |
| 20.5 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Bowls this short and on an off-stump line. Joe Root gets on his toes and fends this awkwardly into the leg side. |
| 20.6 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, This is on a good length and outside the off stump Joe Root shimmies down the wicket and dabs this towards mid-wicket. |
| 21.1 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, FOUR! Nathan Lyon is welcomed to the bowling crease with a boundary! This is bowled short and just outside off. Harry Brook rocks back and makes room to cut this towards deep point for four runs. |
| 21.2 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Bowls this short as well and on and off-stump line. Harry Brook dabs this towards mid-wicket. |
| 21.3 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, FOUR! Poor delivery from Nathan Lyon and it has been dispatched to the fence once again! This is bowled short and in line with the stumps. Harry Brook gets down on one knee and sweeps this hard towards deep square leg for four more runs. |
| 21.4 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Goes 'round the wicket now and bowls this short, in line with the stumps. Harry Brook tucks this towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. |
| 21.5 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Continues to bowl short and pitching outside leg stump. Harry Brook flicks this towards deep square leg and picks up yet another brace. |
| 21.6 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Bowls this onto the pads and slightly fuller. Harry Brook clips this through square leg and collects a single to keep strike. 13 runs have come from Nathan Lyon's first over on Day 4. |
| 22.1 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Harry Brook guides this towards deep backward point and takes an easy run. |
| 22.2 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Bowls this one down leg side on a good length. Joe Root looks to flick this fine but misses and the ball goes through to the keeper. |
| 22.3 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Nails the yorker on an off-stump line just like the delivery that dismissed Ollie Pope. Joe Root is watchful as gets his bat down in time and digs this out back down the pitch. |
| 22.4 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Goes 'round the wicket now and bowls this slightly back of a length, angling away from off stump. Joe Root cuts this towards deep backward point for a run. |
| 22.5 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, On a good length and outside the off pole. Harry Brook goes on the backfoot and dabs this into the off side. He calls for a run but Joe Root sends him back. |
| 22.6 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, Inswinging yorker once again and just outside off. Harry Brook gets his bat onto the ball and gets an inside edge onto his pads. |
| 23.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Nathan Lyon floats this one full and just outside off. Joe Root goes deep in the crease and smothers this into the pitch on the off side. |
| 23.2 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, Tosses this full as well and on an off-stump line. Joe Root sweeps this well towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 23.3 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Bowls short and outside the off stump. Harry Brook goes onto the back foot and punches this towards deep point for a couple of runs. |
| 23.4 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Continues to bowl short and outside off. Harry Brook knocks this one to the cover fielder. |
| 23.5 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, FOUR! Great use of the feet and Harry Brook continues to attack the spinner! This is flighted full and outside off. Harry Brook charges down the wicket and goes inside out towards deep cover for four runs. |
| 23.6 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Back to bowling short and outside off. Harry Brook pushes this to the left of mid off and takes a run to keep strike. |
| 24.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Josh Hazlewood begins with a good-length delivery outside the off stump. Harry Brook guides this down to third man and picks up a couple of runs. |
| 24.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Bowls a fraction fuller and into the stumps. Harry Brook punches this firmly towards the mid on fielder. |
| 24.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Goes full once again and in line with the stumps. Harry Brook flicks this towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 24.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, On a good length and outside the off pole. Joe Root dabs this towards point and takes a run. |
| 24.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, FOUR! That is a classy shot by Harry Brook and he is showing why he is so highly rated! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Harry Brook uses his quick hands to stroke this towards deep cover for four runs. |
| 24.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Back to bowling on a good length and just outside off. Harry Brook dabs this towards cover-point and looks for a run. Decides against it though. |
| 0.0 : DRINKS! The players will take a refreshment break and this has been some positive cricket from England in the first hour or so of play on Day 4. Root started the day in an aggressive manner and hit some outrageous boundaries off Scott Boland. He has carried from where he left off in the first innings and is looking solid in the middle. Cummins took out the wicket Pope in the opening hour after he added valuable fifty run stand with Root. Brook joined Root in the middle and has taken the Aussie a |
| 25.1 : Nathan Lyon to Joe Root, OUT! STUMPED! Nathan Lyon has picked up a big wicket here and he punches the air in joy! Joe Root was looking ominous today and has to depart four runs short of his half-century! Nathan Lyon floats this one full and pitches on a leg-stump line. Joe Root charges down the wicket but is unable to get to the pitch of the ball. He is beaten by the sharp turn and finds himself stranded down the pitch. Alex Carey collects the ball behind the wicket and whips the bail |
| 25.2 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Tosses this full and onto the pads. Ben Stokes dabs this back down the pitch. |
| 25.3 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Floats this one full and just outside the off stump. Ben Stokes gets forward and defends this towards cover. |
| 25.4 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Bowls this in line with the stumps and slightly full. Ben Stokes goes onto the backfoot and the ball stays slightly low. Just about manages to clip this towards mid-wicket. |
| 25.5 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Flights this one full and outside off. Ben Stokes gets his front foot forward and blocks this towards cover. |
| 25.6 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Short this time and into the pads. Ben Stokes tucks this through mid-wicket and gets a single to open his account. |
| 26.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Josh Hazlewood bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Ben Stokes dabs this back down the pitch. |
| 0.0 : England skipper Ben Stokes walks out to bat. |
| 26.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Bowls this on a good length as well and on an off-stump line. Ben Stokes blocks this solidly back towards the bowler. |
| 0.0 : Slight halt! A member of the ground staff is out in the middle with a shovel to flatten out the landing area at the bowler's crease. He does the repair work and we are set to resume... |
| 26.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Goes slightly fuller this time and in line with the stumps. Ben Stokes gets forward a defends this solidly. |
| 26.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Continues to bowl at the stumps and on a good length. Ben Stokes shuffles forward and flicks this towards mid-wicket. |
| 26.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Keeps it stump-to-stump and bowls this on a good length as well. Ben Stokes demonstrates his defensive technique with a block towards covers. |
| 26.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, A rare maiden for Australia as Josh Hazlewood bowls this first one of the morning! This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Ben Stokes taps this towards point. |
| 27.1 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Nathan Lyon tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Harry Brook smothers this back down the pitch. |
| 27.2 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Floats this one full and going down leg. Harry Brook looks to sweep but misses and the ball goes off the pads towards fine leg for a couple of leg byes. |
| 27.3 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Bowls this short and outside off. Harry Brook goes on the back foot and cuts this straight to the cover fielder. |
| 27.4 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Flights this one full and in line with the stumps. Harry Brook blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 27.5 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Strays down leg once again on a fuller length. Harry Brook sweeps this towards deep backward square leg and collects a run. |
| 27.6 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Attacks the stumps on a fuller length. Ben Stokes defends this towards the man at short cover. |
| 28.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Josh Hazlewood bowls this on a good length and outside off. The ball stays low and beats the bat of Harry Brook as he feels for this one. |
| 28.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Bowls this a tad bit fuller and angles this in from outside off. Harry Brook blocks this solidly towards the cover fielder. |
| 28.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Bangs this in short and outside the off stump. Harry Brook shapes for the pull shot but decides to leave it alone at the last moment. |
| 28.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Harry Brook flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and collects a single. |
| 28.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Angles this away from the left-hander outside off and on a good length. Ben Stokes dabs this towards point. The England skipper has been watchful since he has come to the crease. |
| 28.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Bowls this on a good length as well and in line with the stumps. Ben Stokes shimmies down the wicket and tucks this towards deep mid-wicket for a run to retain strike. |
| 29.1 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Nathan Lyon bowls this short and just outside off. Ben Stokes rocks back and flicks this to the left of mid off for a single. |
| 29.2 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Bowls this one slightly short as well and onto the pads. Harry Brook clips this to the right of mid-wicket and sets off for a run. |
| 29.4 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Ben Stokes dabs this back down the pitch. |
| 29.3 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Nathan Lyon tosses this full and on an off-stump line. Ben Stokes looks to play at this one but misses and the ball goes on to hit his back pad. A huge appeal by the Australian players around the bat but the umpire remains unmoved. Pat Cummins comes running towards his bowler and wicket-keeper before deciding to go upstairs for a review. Ultraedge shows a slight nick under at the toe end of the bat and the onfield decision remains. Australia lose their review. |
| 29.5 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Flights this one full and outside the off stump. Ben Stokes defends it towards the cover fielder. |
| 29.6 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Attacks the stumps on a fuller length. Ben Stokes goes deep in the crease and keeps this one out. A huge cheer from the crowd as the ball hits the middle of the bat with that defensive shot! |
| 30.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Josh Hazlewood bowls this on a good length and around off. Brook gets forward and taps into the on-side. |
| 30.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Length ball outside off. Brook advances and smashes it aerially off the cue end. The races toward the deep extra cover and is stopped inside the ropes. 3 runs taken. |
| 30.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes,  Back of a length and wide outside off. Stokes cuts this towards the left of Travis Head at deep cover for a couple. |
| 30.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Back of a length again, outside off. Stokes cuts it to deep point for one. |
| 30.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, On a good length, outside off. Brook looks to run it down toward third man but finds the backward point fielder. |
| 30.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Bangs it short and around off. Brook pulls it to deep square leg for one. |
| 31.1 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Nathan Lyon bowls this flat and spins the ball into the batter around off. Brook punches it to the man at short mid-wicket. |
| 31.2 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Flatter again, on off. Brook goes back and works it to deep extra cover for one. |
| 31.3 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Full and on off. Stokes gets forward and blocks it to short cover. |
| 31.4 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Slider on the middle and leg. Stokes whips it to deep square leg for one. |
| 31.5 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Flat and at the stumps. Brook turns it to short mid-wicket. |
| 31.6 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Tosses it up, on off. Brook gets forward and blocks it to short mid-wicket. |
| 32.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Josh Hazlewood comes from 'round the wicket and bowls this full outside off. Ben Stokes charges down the pitch and punches this to the right of mid on for a single. |
| 32.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Harry Brook defends this solidly back towards the bowler. |
| 32.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Goes full and in line with the stumps. Harry Brook strokes this firmly straight down the ground. Pat Cummins does well from mid off to dive and stop the ball to keep it down to a run. |
| 32.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Bowls this back of a length and outside off. Ben Stokes cuts this towards deep point for a single. |
| 32.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. Harry Brook guides this towards deep backward point and takes a run. |
| 32.3 : The umpires are not happy with the condition of the ball and we will have a change of ball, once again. The seam looks to be coming off and the cherry needs to be replaced. It has been done and we are all set to resume... |
| 32.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Offers width outside the off pole and bowls this on a good length. Ben Stokes shoulders his arms to this one and lets the keeper collect the ball. |
| 33.1 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Nathan Lyon floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Harry Brook clips this towards backward square leg. |
| 33.2 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Harry Brook shimmies down the wicket and blocks this into the off side. |
| 33.3 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, Short this time and at the stumps. Harry Brook rocks back and punches this towards cover. |
| 33.4 : Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook, OUT! CAUGHT! Nathan Lyon continues to get crucial breakthroughs for his side and Marnus Labuschagne takes a splendid catch! This is bowled short and on middle and leg. Harry Brook gets down on one knee and looks to pull this one away. He connects well but is close to the mid-wicket fielder and Marnus Labuschagne picks up a screamer diving low to his right. England have lost half their side now and Australia will be sniffing at an opportunity to bowl their opp |
| 33.5 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Nathan Lyon bowls over the wicket to Jonny Bairstow and delivers this short, outside off. The batter tucks this towards backward square leg. |
| 33.4 : Jonny Bairstow walks out to bat at number 7. |
| 33.6 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Short once again and turning into the stumps from outside off. Jonny Bairstow goes on the backfoot and keeps the ball out. |
| 34.1 : Scott Boland to Ben Stokes, Scott Boland starts this spell from 'round the wicket and serves this full, well outside the off pole. Ben Stokes is happy to leave this one alone. |
| 34.2 : Scott Boland to Ben Stokes, Angles this on from outside off and on a good length. Ben Stokes defends this towards cover. |
| 34.3 : Scott Boland to Ben Stokes, On a good length once again and just outside the off stump. Ben Stokes gets across the line of the stumps and flicks this towards mid-wicket. |
| 34.4 : Scott Boland to Ben Stokes, FOUR! Ben Stokes is moving around the crease and gets into position to send this ball to the boundary! This is bowled into the stump on a good length. Ben Stokes walks across once again and clips this down to fine leg for four runs. |
| 34.5 : Scott Boland to Ben Stokes, Attacks the stumps once again and delivers this on a good length. Ben Stokes tucks this towards mid-wicket. Jonny Bairstow looks for a single but Ben Stokes sends him back. The throw comes at the non-striker's end and hits Bairstow on his hand. |
| 34.6 : Scott Boland to Ben Stokes, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Ben Stokes defends this back down the pitch. |
| 34.5 : Slight halt! The physio is out to have a look at Jonny Bairstow and it is uncertain if he is hurt from the ball hitting his hand or the bat getting stuck in the pitch. He has taken a pill and is ready to continue... |
| 35.1 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Bowls this short and into the stumps. Jonny Bairstow tucks this towards square leg. |
| 35.2 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Short once again and onto the pads. Jonny Bairstow flicks this towards backward square leg. |
| 35.3 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Jonny Bairstow dabs this towards the short leg fielder. |
| 35.4 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Back to bowling short and outside the off pole. Jonny Bairstow cuts this late through cover-point and takes a run. |
| 35.5 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Floats this one full and into the stumps. Ben Stokes blocks this back towards the bowler. |
| 35.6 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Short and outside the off pole. Ben Stokes rocks back and blocks this into the off side. |
| 36.1 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, Scott Boland bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Jonny Bairstow raises his arms high and lets the ball go through to the keeper. |
| 36.2 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, Short of a length, angled in. Bairstow stands tall and drops it vacant short leg. |
| 36.3 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, Scott Boland bowls this on a good length and gets it to nip back in from outside the off stump. Jonny Bairstow looks to block but misses and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal from the bowler and the umpire raises his finger. The wicket-keeper has a word with his skipper and decides to go upstairs for the review. UltraEdge indicates that there is no bat involved but Ball Tracking shows that the ball is going over the stumps. The onfield decision has to be |
| 36.4 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, Good length delivery shaping back in at the middle and leg. Again Bairstow is beaten on the inside edge as he plays forward. Gets hit on the back pad. The umpire is unmoved despite the huge appeal from the Aussies. Pat Cummins does not go upstairs to check this one. |
| 36.5 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, On a good length, and shapes away outside off. Bairstow lets it pass. |
| 36.6 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, Another good length ball, on off. Bairstow defends on the front foot toward covers and that will be Lunch on Day 4! |
| SESSION SUMMARY - 127 runs, 26.3 overs, 3 wickets. This has been Australiaâs session with the visitors taking three huge scalps but England are not far behind. This game has moved rapidly as the hosts have scored quickly and extended their lead. England started the day with Ollie Pope and Joe Root at the crease. The duo batted positively and stroked away a few fine boundaries. Root was the aggressor as they added 50 runs in 47 balls for the third wicket. Pope was bowled by Pat Cummins hav |
| 36.0 : Nathan Lyon was the pick of the Aussie bowlers snapping 2 wickets in the morning session. Pat Cummins took one while Scott Boland and Josh Hazlewood were sharp but did not get any rewards for their effort. Australia will hope to pick the final 5 wickets in quick time and keep England's lead under 300. This game is nicely poised and looks to be going right down the wire. Join us back at 6.25 pm IST (12:55 GMT) for the second session of Day 4. |
| ... DAY 4, SESSION 2 ... |
| We are back for the afternoon session of Day 4 as the umpires make their way out for what is bound to be an entertaining period of play. The Australian players have taken their fielding positions on the field as Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes walk to the pitch to resume their partnership. Nathan Lyon has the ball in his hand and will begin proceedings after the Lunch break. Let's go... |
| 37.1 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Nathan Lyon bowls this slightly short and outside off. Ben Stokes looks to go back and pull this away but misses. |
| 37.2 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Floats this one full and outside the off stump. Ben Stokes blocks this towards cover. |
| 37.3 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Tosses this full as well and just outside the off pole. Ben Stokes reverse sweeps but finds the backward point fielder. |
| 37.4 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Short and on an off-stump line. Ben Stokes blocks this back down the pitch. |
| 37.5 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Ben Stokes gets his feet out of the way and dabs this back towards the bowler. |
| 37.6 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Ben Stokes defends this towards the cover fielder. |
| 38.1 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, Scott Boland bowls this full and outside the off stump. Jonny Bairstow knocks this towards the cover fielder. |
| 38.2 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, On a good length this time and angled in from outside off. Jonny Bairstow remains watchful and dabs this into the off side. |
| 38.3 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, Pulls his length back a fraction and outside the off pole. Jonny Bairstow cuts this hard towards deep point for a single. |
| 38.4 : Scott Boland to Ben Stokes, Goes 'round the wicket to the southpaw and bowls this on a good length, just outside off. Ben Stokes charges down the wicket and lofts this over the infield towards deep cover for a couple of runs. Some intent shown here by Ben Stokes! |
| 38.5 : Scott Boland to Ben Stokes, FOUR! Smashes this one away to the fence! Scott Boland bowls this short and outside the off stump. Ben Stokes stays in his crease and slaps this towards deep cover four runs. |
| 38.6 : Scott Boland to Ben Stokes, On a good length and in line with the stumps. Ben Stokes goes for a reverse hit and gets it to deep point for a single. |
| 39.1 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Nathan Lyon floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Ben Stokes gets a leading edge towards cover and sets off for a quick single. |
| 39.2 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Tosses this full and just outside off. Jonny Bairstow sweeps this towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 39.3 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Bowls this slightly short and outside off. Ben Stokes rocks back and punches this towards cover. |
| 39.4 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Short once again and outside the off stump. Ben Stokes cuts this hard to deep cover-point and takes a run. |
| 39.5 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Continues to bowl short and outside the off pole. Jonny Bairstow knocks this through cover for a single. |
| 39.6 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Slightly short this time and outside off. Ben Stokes pushes this towards point. |
| 40.1 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, Scott Boland bowls this back of a length and outside off. Jonny Bairstow knocks this towards point. |
| 40.2 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Jonny Bairstow plays this late and finds the gap for a boundary! Scott Boland bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Jonny Bairstow guides this towards deep backward point for four runs. |
| 40.3 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, On a good length and outside the off pole. Jonny Bairstow knocks this towards cover. |
| 40.4 : Scott Boland to Jonny Bairstow, Short this time and outside the off stump. Jonny Bairstow slaps this to deep cover-point for a single. |
| 40.5 : Scott Boland to Ben Stokes, Goes 'round the wicket and angles this into the stumps on a good length. Ben Stokes blocks this towards short cover. |
| 40.6 : Scott Boland to Ben Stokes, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Ben Stokes flicks this towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 41.1 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Nathan Lyon floats this one full and outside the off pole. Ben Stokes knocks this to the right of mid off and takes a single. |
| 41.2 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Bowls this back of a length and into the pads. Jonny Bairstow flicks this towards backward square leg. |
| 41.3 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Jonny Bairstow clips this towards mid-wicket. |
| 41.4 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Strays down leg side on a fuller length. Jonny Bairstow lets it go through to the keeper and does not offer a shot. |
| 41.5 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Gets this to spin down leg side and bowls it full. Jonny Bairstow looks to flick this away but misses. |
| 41.6 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Flights this one full and outside the off stump. Jonny Bairstow gets forward and blocks this towards the short cover fielder. |
| 42.1 : Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, Pat Cummins bowls full and at the stumps from 'round the wicket. Ben Stokes digs this out towards mid on. |
| 42.2 : Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, FOUR! Ben Stokes uses his feet well and swats this away to the fence! This is slightly short and outside the off pole. Ben Stokes charges down the wicket and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. |
| 42.3 : Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, FOUR! Back-to-back boundary and Ben Stokes is on the charge here! This is back of a length as well and has width outside the off stump. Ben Stokes upper cuts this towards the third man fielder for four more runs. |
| 42.4 : Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Ben Stokes flicks this down to fine leg for an easy single. |
| 42.5 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Jonny Bairstow dabs this towards backward point and looks for a single which is not there. |
| 42.6 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, This is full and at the stumps. Jonny Bairstow flicks this towards deep square leg for a run. |
| 43.1 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Nathan Lyon tosses this full and outside the off pole. Jonny Bairstow goes for the reverse sweep and finds the fielder at backward point. |
| 43.2 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Jonny Bairstow flicks this towards mid-wicket. |
| 43.3 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Attacks the stumps once again and keeps it full. Jonny Bairstow clips this into the leg side as well. |
| 43.4 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Flights this one full and just outside off. Jonny Bairstow reverse sweeps this towards deep point and takes a run. |
| 43.5 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Another full delivery bowled in line with the stumps. Ben Stokes goes for the reverse sweep this time and hits it towards backward point. The catch has been taken and claimed but Ben Stokes stays his ground. They go upstairs to check and replays show that the ball has been hit into the pitch and it will be NOT OUT! The crowd cheers loudly! |
| 43.6 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, This is slightly short and into the pads. Ben Stokes clips this through backward square leg for one. |
| 44.1 : Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump from around the wicket. Ben Stokes dabs this down to third man for a run. |
| 44.2 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Jonny Bairstow looks to be getting into the flow as well and these are dangerous signs for Australia! Pat Cummins bowls this full and outside the off stump. Jonny Bairstow thumps this towards deep cover and collects four runs. |
| 44.3 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Two boundaries in a row and the runs are flowing once again! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off stump. Jonny Bairstow opens the face of the bat and plays this late past the slip fielder for four more runs to third man. |
| 44.4 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. Jonny Bairstow ducks under this one and lets it go through to the keeper. |
| 44.5 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Jonny Bairstow tucks this down to deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 44.6 : Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Ben Stokes dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 45.2 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Floats this one full and into the stumps. Jonny Bairstow shimmies down the wicket and flicks this towards mid-wicket. |
| 45.1 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, Nathan Lyon tosses this full and into the stumps. Jonny Bairstow flicks this towards square leg. |
| 45.3 : Nathan Lyon to Jonny Bairstow, OUT! PLUMB! Nathan Lyon gets another big wicket in this Test match and the dangerous Jonny Bairstow has to make the long walk back to the shed! This is flighted full and in line with the stumps. Jonny Bairstow gets a massive stride forward and looks to sweep this one away but misses and gets hit on the pads. A massive appeal from Nathan Lyon as he knows this is going to crash against the stumps but the umpire takes a long time before raising his finger. J |
| Moeen Ali is the new batter for England. |
| 45.4 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, Tossed up, outside off, and a hint of spin away. Left alone by Moeen Ali. |
| 45.5 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, Flighted, around off. Ali guides it toward point and gets off the mark with one. |
| 45.6 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Tossed up, and a lot of turn and bounce on this one. Stokes shoulders his arms on it. |
| 46.1 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Good length delivery, outside off. Moeen lets this one pass as it dies down to Carey. |
| 46.2 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Fuller-length ball at the stumps. Moeen Ali defends back toward Cummins. |
| 46.3 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Full again, and just outside off. Moeen Ali drives off the inside part of the blade toward mid on for a dot. |
| 46.4 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Continues on the full-length, attacking the stumps. Moeen Ali pushes it back to Cummins. |
| 46.5 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, FOUR!! Short of a length ball, angled down the leg. Moeen Ali tucks it past the keeper Carey as this runs down to the fine leg fence for four runs. Easy pickings but this was no far from Carey's reach. |
| 46.6 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Goes back to the full-length ball, on off. Moeen drives it on the up past Cummins and toward mid off. |
| 47.1 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Slightly short and just outside off. Stokes goes back and cuts it to the sweeper cover for a couple. |
| 47.2 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Tosses it up, and turns sharply outside off. Stokes looks to guide it toward short third but comes off the shoulder of the blade. |
| 47.3 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Length ball outside off, played off the backfoot in the cover region. |
| 47.4 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Flatter, on off. Stokes gets behind it and defends. |
| 47.5 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, FOUR!!  Full length ball on the middle stump. Stokes gets forward, down on a knee and sweeps against the turn behind square in the leg side. Deep square has no chance of stopping this. |
| 47.6 : Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes, Flat and outside off. Stokes has punched this off the backfoot toward deep cover for a couple. |
| 48.1 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Full-length ball, outside off. Moeen Ali drives it through covers for a single. |
| 48.2 : Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, OUT! LBW! Huge appeal from Pat Cummins and the umpire raises his finger! The skipper is leading by example here with his third wicket as he gets his opposite number and roars in joy! He bowls this on a good length and angled into the middle and leg. Stokes gets forward to defend but plays the wrong line and is trapped in front of the stumps. Stokes reviews this but looks to have very little hope of getting this decision overturned. Ball Tracking shows umpire's |
| Ollie Robinson is the new batter out in the middle. |
| 48.3 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Robinson, Back of a length delivery, angled into the batter. Robinson tucks it to the man at backward square leg. |
| 48.4 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Robinson, Goes short this time on the fifth stump line. Robinson ducks under it and lets it pass. |
| 48.5 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Robinson, Bowls the yorker now, on off. Robinson digs it out. |
| 48.6 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Robinson, Short of a length delivery, on the off-stump line. Robinson backs away to pull this one but gets it off the cue end and goes toward mid off. |
| 49.1 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, Flatter, and a hint of turn around off. Moeen dabs it to point. |
| 49.2 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, Tosses it up and bowls this outside off. Left alone by Ali. |
| 49.3 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, Flights this one with some spin, and outside off. Ali drives it uppishly past Boland at backward point, picks up a single. |
| 49.4 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Flat, on the leg peg. Robinson turns this to fine leg for one. |
| 49.5 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, Short and wide outside off, cut away to deep point for a single. |
| 49.6 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Tossed up on the leg stump line. Robinson advances down and turns this past backward square leg for one. |
| 50.1 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Robinson, Short of a length delivery, on off. Robinson ducks under and lets it pass. |
| 50.3 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Robinson, Short and outside the off stump, Robinson guides this through to the right of deep third man for a single. |
| 50.4 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Gets this to nip back in off the surface from the good length. Moeen Ali looks to hit through the line and gets beaten on the inside edge. |
| 50.2 : Pat Cummins to Ollie Robinson, Bowls this one on a similar length and outside off this time. Ollie Robinson sway out of the way and takes his eyes off the ball. It zips past the body and goes through to Alex Carey who makes an appeal for the catch. Carey convinces Pat Cummins and he goes upstairs to have a look at it. Ultra-Edge shows nothing on the bat and Ollie Robinson stays on. Australia have now used up all the reviews. |
| 50.5 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Fuller at the stumps. Moeen bunts it back at Cummins. |
| 50.6 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Hard length ball, on off. Moeen gets behind it and defends solidly. |
| DRINKS! The Test match is moving at a quick pace here as Australia have managed to take two big wickets after Lunch with Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes both back in the shed. The lead is 222 at the moment for England and they will be eager to swell it up towards the 300-run mark to give themselves something to bowl at. The Aussies will know that they are into the tail of the English batting line-up and will want to wrap up this inning at the earliest. |
| 51.1 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Flighted full, outside off, driven to cover. |
| 51.2 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Fraction short and spins into Robinson, who goes back and works it through cover point. |
| 51.3 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, Full and turns away outside off. Moeen lets it go. |
| 51.4 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, Tossed up outside off and sharp bounce on it. Moeen gets low to sweep it away but misses. |
| 51.5 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, Full on off, pushes this to short cover. |
| 51.6 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, Flatter, on off. Moeen goes back and steers it to deep point for one. |
| 52.1 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, FOUR! Sliced Away! Full-length delivery outside off. Moeen flays at it and edges it through the gully region as it races to the fence for four runs. |
| 52.2 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Back of a length, angled in on off. Moeen knocks it to cover point fielder. |
| 52.3 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Back of a length again, on off. Moeen Ali gets behind it and blocks solidly. |
| 52.4 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, On a good length, attacking the stumps. Moeen Ali defends it straight. |
| 52.5 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Slower full ball at the stumps. Moeen Ali picks this nicely and blocks it forward. |
| 52.6 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Full-length delivery attacking the stumps. Moeen Ali defends solidly on the front foot. |
| 53.1 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Flatter and turns sharply into the batter. Robinson goes back to tuck it away but gets a thud on the pad. A huge appeal but looks to be going down. |
| 53.2 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Fuller around off. Robinson advances and plays the lofted on-drive toward long on for one. |
| 53.3 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, Length ball, attacking the stumps. Moeen stays back and blocks. |
| 53.5 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, Fuller-length delivery off-break spinning away outside off. Moeen leaves it alone to the keeper. |
| 53.4 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, SIX!! Up and Over! Full-length ball on off. Moeen Ali gets on one knee and picks it early to slog it away over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie into the stands. |
| 53.6 : Nathan Lyon to Moeen Ali, Full again and sharp spin outside off. Moeen gets forward to block this but the ball zips past the outside edge and beats him all ends up. |
| 54.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Robinson, Short ball, angled down the leg. Robinson ducks underneath and lets it go. |
| 54.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Robinson, Back of a length delivery, on off. Robinson backs away and slaps this to mid on for a quick run. |
| 54.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Robinson, Josh Hazlewood bowls this back of a length and into the batter. Ollie Robinson gets on his toes and fends this into the leg side with one hand. The ball drops in front of short leg and Marnus Labuschagne makes a valiant effort to get to the ball with his right hand. He thinks he has caught it and they go upstairs to check for a fair catch. It seems to have fallen just short and Ollie Robinson survives. |
| 54.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Moeen Ali, OUT! CAUGHT! The short ball ploy works against Moeen Ali! The last recognised English batter is back in the hut and the hosts are eight down now. Josh Hazlewood bangs this into the pitch and angles it down the leg. Moeen Ali goes for the pull shot and gets a faint glove on this on it way to the keeper. Alex Carey takes a neat catch behind the wicket and goes up in appeal. The umpire raises his finger and Hazlewood has his first of this inning. Australia w |
| Stuart Broad makes his way out to the middle. |
| 0.0 : The umpires are going upstairs to check for a fair catch at short gully. The third umpire reckons that this has hit the ground before going into Marnus Labuschagne's hand and the sign on the electronic board is NOT OUT! |
| 54.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Stuart Broad, Nasty first ball for Broad! Short of a length ball and follows the batter on off. Broad looks to fend this plays it awkwardly back onto the pitch. |
| 54.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Stuart Broad, Goes short again and nearly gets the wicket. This is dugged in at the middle and leg stump line. Broad tucks it uppishly toward Smith at the leg slip. He dives full stretch but the ball lands in front of him. |
| 55.1 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, uller outside off. Robinson misses the reverse sweep onto the pads. Impact is well outside off. |
| 55.2 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Full on off. Robinson reverse sweeps well this time to the third man fielder for one. |
| 55.3 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Tossed up, on off. Broad prods and defends. |
| 55.4 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Floated delivery, outside off. Broad gets low and slogs it off the top edge to deep square leg for one. |
| 55.5 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Full at the stumps. Robinson shimmies down and knocks it to long-on for one. |
| 55.6 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Full and straight at the stumps. Broad goes for the reverse hit and misses it totally. He gets trapped in front and this is an easy decision for the umpire. Broad goes for the review and the replays shows the this has brushed the gloves on the way and Broad survives. |
| 56.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Robinson, Short and angled into the middle and leg stump. Robinson backs away to pull this one but misses it. |
| 56.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Robinson, Back of a length, followed the batter. Robinson makes room and knocks it to mid on for one. |
| 56.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Stuart Broad, Bangs it short at the middle stump line. Broad misses the pull shot and it goes through to Carey. |
| 56.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Stuart Broad, NO BALL! Surprises Broad with a full ball angled in just past the leg stump. Broad misses the flick as it goes through to Carey. Hazlewood has overstepped here and is rightly called a no ball. |
| Josh Hazlewood to Stuart Broad, Short of a length, around off. Broad pulls it aerially on a bounce to the man at deep square leg. |
| 56.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Robinson, FOUR! BANG! Continues to bowl short and around off. Robinson backs away and swats it over the bowler and down the ground for a boundary. |
| 56.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Robinson, Back of a length delivery at the middle stump line. Robinson slaps it to Cummins at long on for a single. |
| 57.1 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Full and spins in, around off. Robinson slog sweeps it to deep backward square leg for one. |
| 57.2 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Flights it up and turns away with some extra bounce outside off. Broad goes for the sweep but misses. |
| 57.3 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Tossed up at the stumps. Broad prods and defends. |
| 57.4 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Full, on off. Broad gets low for the sweep but misses and takes a thud on the pad. |
| 57.5 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Flatter delivery around the off-stump. Broad lunges forward and pushes it to deep point for a single. |
| 57.6 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Fraction short and a hint of turn at the stumps. Robinson goes back and works it to deep mid-wicket for one. |
| 58.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Robinson, Short of a length delivery, angled on the middle and leg stump line. Robinson makes room and guides this easily to the third man fielder for one. |
| 58.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Stuart Broad, Hard-length delivery angled into the batter. Broad backs away and guides it to Boland at deep third for one. A carbon copy shot from the previous delivery. |
| 58.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Robinson, Yorker-length delivery outside off. Robinson looks to play at it but lets it pass at the last moment. |
| 58.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Robinson, Full and straight at the stumps. A pin point yorker from Hazlewood. Robinson comes down and outside leg to play at it but digs out the delivery and bunts it back toward Hazlewood. |
| 58.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Robinson, FOUR! Nicely done! Short of a length delivery outside off. Robinson plays it late and guides it towards wide third man for a boundary. |
| 58.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Ollie Robinson, Short of a length delivery, around off. Robinson cuts it to the right of Lyon at deep backward point for a couple. Lyon puts in the dive and saves the boundary but seems to have hurt himself in the process. The batters take a couple of runs in the meantime. |
| 59.1 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Full on off. Broad pushes it past cover for one. |
| 59.2 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Tossed up on off. Robinson lunges forward and blocks. |
| 59.3 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Flatter and spins down the leg. Robinson looks to flicks it away but misses. |
| 59.4 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Full and at the stumps. Robinson shimmies down and chips it uppishly toward Green at long on for one. |
| 59.5 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Full again, outside off. Broad gets low to sweep it away but fails to get bat on it. |
| 59.6 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Shortish, on off. Broad hangs back and dabs it to point. |
| 60.1 : Scott Boland to Ollie Robinson, Back of a length, and a hint of movement outside off. Robinson lets it go through to Carey. |
| 60.2 : Scott Boland to Ollie Robinson, Hard length delivery, angled in on off. Robinson gets behind and blocks solidly. |
| 60.3 : Scott Boland to Ollie Robinson, Tad fuller than a good length and on off. Robinson hangs back and blocks. |
| 60.4 : Scott Boland to Ollie Robinson, Full-length delivery on off. Robinson defends it solidly on the front foot. |
| 60.5 : Scott Boland to Ollie Robinson, Goes short and down the leg. Robinson ducks under and lets it go. |
| 60.6 : Scott Boland to Ollie Robinson, On a good length, just outside off. Robinson runs it down to deep third for one. |
| 61.1 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Full and spins away outside leg. Robinson looks to reverse sweep but misses. |
| 61.2 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Slower through the air, on the leg peg. Robinson advances and taps it to short mid-wicket. |
| 61.3 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Tossed up on the leg stump. Robinson prods and pads it away. |
| 61.4 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, Full and on off. Robinson shimmies down and lifts it straight toward the fence. Green runs around and stops it inside the boundary. 2 runs taken. |
| 61.5 : Nathan Lyon to Ollie Robinson, OUT! CAUGHT! Lofted into the air and taken! Lyon gets his man and has four wickets under his belt! Ollie Robinson's fight has come to an end but he has helped push his side to a position of safety. This is floated full on the middle and leg stump line. Robinson advances down the wicket and chips this one towards Cameron Green at the long on fence. He does not have to move an inch as this goes right down his throat and he grasps hold of the ball with his bu |
| James Anderson is the last batter for England. |
| 61.6 : Nathan Lyon to James Anderson, FOUR! James Anderson is off the mark in fine fashion. Full and on off. Anderson brings out the reverse sweep and works this toward the vacant third man region for a boundary. The crowd loves it and so does Jimmy. |
| 62.1 : Scott Boland to Stuart Broad, Back of a length delivery, angled at the stumps. Broad stays back and edges it along the turf toward third man region for a single. |
| 62.2 : Scott Boland to James Anderson, Good length delivery, outside off. Anderson looks to poke at it but lets it pass. |
| 62.3 : Scott Boland to James Anderson, Back of a length, angled into the pads. Anderson tucks it nicely in the gap between deep backward square leg and fine leg for a couple. |
| 62.4 : Scott Boland to James Anderson, Short and wide outside off. Anderson cuts and misses. |
| 62.5 : Scott Boland to James Anderson, On a good length, and just outside off. Anderson plays inside the line as the ball zips past the outside edge. |
| 62.6 : Scott Boland to James Anderson, Similar length again and beats Anderson one more time to end the over. |
| 63.1 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Slower through the air and a hint of spin outside off. Broad dabs it to point. |
| 63.2 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Tossed up at the stumps. Broad prods and defends. |
| 63.3 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Fraction short and spins big outside off. Broad pokes at it and gets beaten. |
| 63.4 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Flighted, full on middle and leg. Broad pushes it front of the cover point fielder and crosses for a run. |
| 63.5 : Nathan Lyon to James Anderson, Flatter, around off. Anderson punches it to short cover. |
| 63.6 : Nathan Lyon to James Anderson, Fuller this time on off. Anderson looks to sweep this but cue ends it toward short cover fielder. |
| 64.1 : Scott Boland to Stuart Broad, Back of a length delivery, angled into the leg stump line. Broad shimmies down to swat it away but misses and inside edges it onto the pitch. |
| 64.2 : Scott Boland to Stuart Broad, Back of a length again, tucked through mid-wicket for one. |
| 64.3 : Scott Boland to James Anderson, FOUR! SMACKED! Hard-length delivery outside off. Anderson shimmies down and slaps it hard through covers for a cracking boundary. |
| 64.4 : Scott Boland to James Anderson, Good length delivery at the stumps. Anderson tucks it to short leg. |
| 64.5 : Scott Boland to James Anderson, Short delivery at the body. Anderson takes his eyes off the ball and gets some bat on it. The ball flies past the short leg into the leg side for one. |
| 64.6 : Scott Boland to Stuart Broad, Back of a length delivery, angled into the batter. Broad is cramped for room and knocks it to long on for one. |
| 65.1 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Tossed up at the stumps. Broad reverse sweeps it to backward point. |
| 65.2 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Full on the middle and leg. Broad prods and defends forward. |
| 65.3 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Flatter on off. Broad comes forward and blocks it. |
| 65.4 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Tosses it full, around off. Broad looks to sweep but misses and gets a thud on the pad. |
| 65.5 : Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad, Flighted, on off. Broad knocks it through covers for one. |
| 65.6 : Nathan Lyon to James Anderson, Fires it full and quick outside off. Anderson sweeps it to deep square leg for one. |
| 0.0 : Tea has been delayed as England are nine down at the moment so there will be an extension of half an hour till 9.10 pm IST (3.40 pm GMT) unless the last wicket falls befoe that. |
| 66.1 : Pat Cummins to James Anderson, Short of a length delivery, aimed at the body. Anderson plays it well and drops it away from the short leg fielder. |
| 66.2 : Pat Cummins to James Anderson, OUT! EDGED and TAKEN! England are bundled out for 273, with a lead of 280 runs. Pat Cummins bowls this short of a length and outside the off pole. James Anderson looks to guide this down to third man region but gets an outside edge through to the keeper. Alex Carey goes really well diving to his left and takes a sharp catch to bring an end to England's second inning. Cummins finishes off with four wickets in this innings and Australia will be mighty |
| SESSION SUMMARY - 118 runs, 29.2 overs, 5 wickets. England have been bowled out here and the target for Australia is 281! This has been an intriguing session of Test cricket as the match has moved at a rapid pace and we are in for a cracking final four sessions of this first Ashes Test match. England went into Lunch having lost half their side with a lead of 162 runs and two of their most devastating batters at the crease. Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow looked to get themselves in initially |
| This game is set up nicely for a cracking finish as the result could go either way or we could even have a drawn game if the weather gods decide to have the last laugh on the final day of this Test match. England were off to a good start in this inning but rain killed their momentum on Day 3 which resulted in the wickets of both the openers. Joe Root began the day looking to play an audacious shot and made his intentions clear as he played the aggressor in the 50-run partnership in 47 deliverie |
| The Australian bowlers had a good outing the second time around as Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon took four wickets each with Josh Hazlewood and Cameron Green chipping in with one a piece. They have given their batters an achievable target and they will want their openers to get off to a solid start and set up this run chase. England will want some early wickets to put the pressure on the Australian batting lineup and with conditions predicted to be overcast on the final day, it will definitel |
| 0.6 : Stuart Broad will share the new ball from the opposite end. |
| 0.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Anderson starts off with a good length delivery, outside off. Khawaja stands tall and knocks it into covers for one. |
| 0.2 : James Anderson to David Warner, On a good length again, and angles it down the leg. Warner looks to tuck it away but misses. |
| 0.3 : James Anderson to David Warner, Back of a length, coming in around the leg stump line. Warner tucks it off the hip as the ball lobs up toward backward square leg for one. |
| 0.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Easy Pickings! Good length delivery, down the leg. Khawaja pulls it to the fine leg fence for a boundary. |
| 0.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, FOUR MORE! Through the gap! Hard-length delivery, on off. Khawaja edges this one and goes between the keeper Bairstow and Joe Root, stationed at first slip for a streaky boundary. |
| 0.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Full and angling in at the stumps. Khawaja shimmies down and bunts it to mid on. |
| 1.1 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, NO BALL! Broad has overstepped on his very first ball. Full and outside off. Warner mistimes the drive to short cover. |
| Stuart Broad to David Warner, Back of a length delivery, on off. Warner hangs back and punches it to cover point fielder. |
| 1.2 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Short and angled down the leg. Warner pulls this with ease to fine leg for a single. |
| 1.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, On a good length, and on off. Khawaja gets behind the line and blocks it. |
| 1.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Hard-length delivery, around the fifth stump. Khawaja plays it late and dabs it to point. |
| 1.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller this time and on off. Khawaja stays back and defends it solidly. |
| 1.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, On a good length and outside off. Khawaja shoulders his arms on this. |
| 2.1 : James Anderson to David Warner, Fuller-length delivery, on off. Warner gets forward and punches it to short cover. |
| 2.2 : James Anderson to David Warner, Slightly short of a good length and outside off. Warner mistimes the cut toward Brook at the cover point. |
| 2.3 : James Anderson to David Warner, Full-length ball on off. Warner defends it solidly on the front foot. |
| 2.4 : James Anderson to David Warner, Back of a length and on off. Warner gets behind it and blocks. |
| 3.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, NO BALL! Broad has overstepped here and it's another no-ball from the tall pacer. Hard-length ball outside off. Khawaja dabs it to point. |
| 2.5 : James Anderson to David Warner, Goes fuller and attacks the stumps. Warner gets squared and edges it along the carpet toward point. |
| 3.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length delivery, outside off. Khawaja shoulders his arms on it. |
| 2.6 : James Anderson to David Warner, Overpitched on the middle and leg. Warner finds the gap and works this through mid-wicket and mid on for a couple. |
| 3.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller and gets some swing outside off this time. Khawaja does not fiddle at it and lets it pass. |
| 3.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length, angled down the leg. Khawaja tucks it to fine leg for one. |
| 3.4 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Good length delivery attacking the stumps. Warner shuffles a bit and defends it off the splice toward short mid-wicket. |
| 3.5 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Back of a length, angled in on off. Warner stays back and blocks solidly. |
| 3.6 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Full-length ball, on off. Warner gets behind it and defends. |
| 4.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Good length delivery, on off. Nicely kept out by Khawaja. |
| 4.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length delivery, just outside off. Khawaja dabs it to point. |
| 4.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Play and a miss! Goes fuller than a good length, and moves away outside off. Khawaja gets forward to push at it but gets beaten. |
| 4.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Heaved away! Back of a length delivery outside off. Khawaja goes back quickly and pulls it through the mid-wicket region for a cracking boundary. |
| 4.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Good length delivery on middle and off. Khawaja gets behind it and blocks. |
| 4.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller and outside off. Khawaja goes for a lazy looking drive and is beaten again. |
| 5.1 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Hard-length delivery, angled in at the middle and leg. Warner hangs back and keeps it out. |
| 5.2 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Goes fuller in length and outside off. Warner leaves it alone. |
| 5.3 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Full again, on the middle and leg. Warner covers the line and defends it forward. |
| 5.4 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Continues to bowl full on the middle and leg. Warner flicks it nicely through square leg for an easy three. |
| 5.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length delivery, just outside off. Some extra bounce on this one as Khawaja drops it awkwardly into the off-side. |
| 5.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Full-length delivery attacking the stumps. Khawaja drives it toward mid off. |
| 6.1 : James Anderson to David Warner, Full and outside off. Warner watchfully lets it go. |
| 6.2 : James Anderson to David Warner, Full-length ball at the stumps. Warner gets forward and defends. |
| 6.3 : James Anderson to David Warner, Back of a length, angled in on the middle and leg. Warner works it through square leg for a couple. |
| 6.4 : James Anderson to David Warner, Hard-length delivery, on middle and leg. Warner gets behind the line and keeps it out. |
| 6.5 : James Anderson to David Warner, Length ball, and strays on the pads. Warner works it to deep square leg for one. |
| 6.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Fuller length, just outside off. Khawaja shoulders his arms on it. |
| 7.1 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Stuart Broad continues from 'round the wicket and serves this full into the stumps from outside off. David Warner blocks this toward cover. |
| 7.2 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Good length ball, angled on the middle and leg. Warner turns it to short mid-wicket. |
| 7.3 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Back of a length, angled on the hip. Warner tucks it toward the vacant short-leg region. |
| 7.4 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Gets this one to nip back in sharply from a good length and outside the off pole. David Warner pushes at this and the ball beats the inside edge through to the keeper. There is some noise on the way and the English players appeal loudly. The umpire remains unmoved and they do not go upstairs for the review. Replays show that the ball has hit the back pad on its way to Jonny Bairstow. |
| 7.5 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Bowls this one onto the pads on a good length. David Warner clips this towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 7.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Delivers this on an off-stump line and on a good length. Usman Khawaja blocks this solidly towards mid on. |
| 8.1 : James Anderson to David Warner, James Anderson delivers this one full and outside the off pole. David Warner reaches for this and knocks this towards short cover. |
| 8.2 : James Anderson to David Warner, Bowls this in line with the stumps and on a good length. David Warner defends this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 8.3 : James Anderson to David Warner, FOUR! David Warner slaps this away with complete control! James Anderson bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. David Warner rocks back and swivels as he pulls this wonderfully towards deep square leg for four runs. |
| 8.4 : James Anderson to David Warner, Goes back to bowling on a good length and into the stumps. David Warner is watchful as he defends this towards mid-wicket off the inside part of his bat. |
| 8.5 : James Anderson to David Warner, Bowls full this time and angles this into the stumps from outside off. David Warner blocks this solidly towards the mid off fielder. |
| 8.6 : James Anderson to David Warner, Just outside the off stump on a fuller length. David Warner keeps his head still and smothers this into the pitch. |
| Ollie Robinson has been brought into the attack. |
| 9.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Ollie Robinson starts off with a good-length delivery angled into the stumps from outside off. Usman Khawaja dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 9.2 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Continues to attack the stumps and bowls this one a tad bit fuller. Usman Khawaja keeps this one out as well and the ball rolls down the pitch. |
| 9.3 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, On a fuller length once again and just outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja blocks this towards the short cover fielder. |
| 9.4 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Gets this one to nip back in from a good length and into the stumps. Usman Khawaja looks to tuck this away but misses and gets hit high on the pads. |
| 9.5 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Back to bowling full but this time well outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja opts to leave this one alone. |
| 9.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Ollie Robinson starts off with a maiden! Pulls his length back a fraction and still outside off. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one as well and lets it go through to the keeper. |
| Ben Stokes turns to spin as Moeen Ali comes into the attack. |
| 10.1 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, Moeen Ali floats this one full and in line with the stumps. David Warner dabs this towards short cover. |
| 10.2 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, Tosses this into the stumps as well on a fuller length. David Warner pushes this towards the cover fielder. |
| 10.3 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, This is a fraction short and outside the off stump. David Warner cuts this late towards deep point and picks up a couple of runs. |
| 10.4 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, Floats this one full and outside the off pole. David Warner goes deep in the crease and works this towards deep backward point for yet another brace. |
| 10.5 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, Fires this one full on middle and leg. David Warner defends this back towards the bowler. |
| 10.6 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, Slightly short once again and outside off. David Warner cuts once again but finds the backward square leg fielder this time. |
| 11.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Ollie Robinson continues from 'round the wicket and bowls this on a good length, just outside off. Usman Khawaja dabs this towards cover. |
| 11.2 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Gets this to nip back in from a fullish length and outside off. Usman Khawaja knocks this towards short mid off. |
| 11.3 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a good length. Usman Khawaja blocks this towards mid on. |
| 11.4 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Goes back to bowling full and attacks the stumps. Usman Khawaja remains watchful as he taps the ball to the fielder at short mid off. |
| 11.5 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length and bowled on an off-stump line. Usman Khawaja defends this back down the pitch and the ball rolls to mid on. |
| 11.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Two maidens now for Ollie Robinson is his two overs! This is on a good length and just outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja blocks this back towards the bowler. |
| 12.1 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, Fraction short at the stumps. Warner goes back and knocks it through covers for one. |
| 12.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flatter and some spin here, around off. Khawaja is surprised and bunts it back onto the pitch. |
| 12.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flat on off. Khawaja hangs back and blocks. |
| 12.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Tosses it up, and spins a tad bit outside off. Khawaja gets forward as the ball beats the outside edge. |
| 12.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Full on off. Khawaja prods and defends. |
| 12.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Slightly short and outside off. This one keeps a bit low. Khawaja looks to cut it but misses the shot. |
| 13.1 : Ollie Robinson to David Warner, FOUR! BANG! Back of a length delivery outside off. Warner rides the bounce and cuts it nicely through the backward point region for a boundary. |
| 13.2 : Ollie Robinson to David Warner, Back of a length again, angled in on middle and leg. Warner tucks it to square leg for one. |
| 13.3 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Slower full ball around off. Khawaja blocks on the front foot. |
| 13.4 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Goes full and straight on off. Driven to silly mid off for none. |
| 13.5 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! A second boundary in the over. Overpitched, just outside off. Khawaja gets forward and steers it beautifully through the backward point region for four runs. |
| 13.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Good length delivery, on off. Khawaja gets behind the line and blocks. |
| 14.1 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, Tosses it up at the stumps. Warner prods and defends. |
| 14.2 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, Flighted nicely, on middle and leg. Warner presses forward and blocks. |
| 14.3 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, Shortish, outside off. Warner goes back and knocks it through covers for a single. |
| 14.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Edged but does not carry! Tosses it up around off. Khawaja plays it with soft hands and edges it along the carpet past Root at first slip for none. |
| 14.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! BANG! Full at the stumps. Khawaja shimmies down and hammers it to the long on region for a powerful boundary. |
| 14.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flatter on the middle and leg, whipped to square leg. |
| 15.1 : Ollie Robinson to David Warner, On a good length, angling across the batter. Warner defends it to short cover. |
| 15.2 : Ollie Robinson to David Warner, Back of a length this time, on off. Warner covers the line and blocks solidly. |
| 15.3 : Ollie Robinson to David Warner, FOUR! SHOT! Back of a length delivery, just outside off. Warner picks the length and pulls this hard through mid-wicket for a cracking boundary. |
| 15.4 : Ollie Robinson to David Warner, On a good length and outside off. Warner knocks it to the cover point fielder. A late NO-BALL call from the umpire as Robinson oversteps. |
| Ollie Robinson to David Warner, Full-length ball on off. Warner defends on the front foot. |
| 15.5 : Ollie Robinson to David Warner, Back of a length outside off. Warner cuts and pierces the gap through the cover and point region for a couple. |
| 15.6 : Ollie Robinson to David Warner, Fuller on off, driven to mid off. |
| 16.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flatter on the middle and leg. Khawaja shimmies down and bunts it to short mid-wicket. |
| 16.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flighted, full at the stumps. Khawaja blocks it out. |
| 16.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Slightly short on off. Khawaja goes back and chops into the off-side. |
| 16.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Floated on off. Khawaja drives to short cover. |
| 16.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flatter and just outside off. Khawaja hangs back and defends. |
| 16.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flat and quick on off, punched off the backfoot to cover point by Khawaja. |
| 17.1 : Ollie Robinson to David Warner, FOUR! CRUNCHED! Fraction short and just outside off. Warner picks it early and pulls it in front of square over the short mid-wicket fielder for a powerful looking boundary. |
| 17.2 : Ollie Robinson to David Warner, Back of a length, on off. Warner hangs back and defends it to mid on. |
| 17.3 : Ollie Robinson to David Warner, Full-length ball on off. Nicely blocked on the front foot. |
| 17.4 : Ollie Robinson to David Warner, OUT! EDGED AND CAUGHT! Ollie Robinson draws first blood as the Edgbaston crowd erupts in joy! Bowls this on a good length, and just outside off. Warner gets forward and feels for the ball. He gets a faint nick through to Jonny Bairstow behind the stumps as he takes a nice low catch. Warner departs for a steady 36 and the England players look pumped up. They really needed to break this opening stand which was threatening to take the game away from them. |
| The number one Test batter, Marnus Labuschagne walks out to the middle at number 3. He is on a king pair and will want to negotiate this first ball with care. |
| 17.5 : Ollie Robinson to Marnus Labuschagne, Labuschagne gets off the king pair. On a good length, angled in on off. He gets behind it and defends back to Robinson. |
| 17.6 : Ollie Robinson to Marnus Labuschagne, Length ball again at the stumps. Labuschagne shuffles across and turns this to short mid-wicket. |
| 18.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flat on the leg peg. Khawaja turns it to square leg. |
| 18.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Fraction short at the stumps. Khawaja goes back and punches into covers. |
| 18.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Length ball, on the leg. Khawaja turns it toward backward square leg and pinches a quick single. |
| 18.4 : Moeen Ali to Marnus Labuschagne, Tosses it up, around off. Labuschagne gets forward and drops it onto the pitch. |
| 18.5 : Moeen Ali to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Labuschagne gets off the mark in style. Full on off. Labuschagne brings out the reverse sweep and plays it nicely through the short third region for a boundary. |
| 18.6 : Moeen Ali to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR MORE! He goes again and gets a similar result. Identical delivery at the off-stump line. Labuschagne plays another reverse hit and works it to the third man fence for back to back boundaries. |
| 19.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Full-length delivery on off. Khawaja defends it to silly mid off. |
| 19.2 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Goes short and angled in on the middle and leg stump line. Khawaja ducks under and lets it go. |
| 19.3 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this on a fuller length and attacks the stumps. Khawaja drives it gently toward silly mid on. |
| 19.4 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Full again at the middle and leg stump line. Pushed this to silly mid on yet again. |
| 19.5 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length delivery, just outside off. Khawaja steers it through point region for a couple. |
| 19.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Good length delivery, outside off. Khawaja plays away from the body and chops it to point. |
| 20.1 : Moeen Ali to Marnus Labuschagne, Juicy full toss at the middle and leg. Labuschagne mistimes the pull it to Pope at square leg. |
| 20.2 : Moeen Ali to Marnus Labuschagne, Fraction short, at the middle and leg. Labuschagne goes back and pulls again to square leg. |
| 20.3 : Moeen Ali to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Finds the gap this time. Very short and at the stumps. Labuschagne goes back and pulls it powerfully to deep mid-wicket for boundary. |
| 20.4 : Moeen Ali to Marnus Labuschagne, Flatter on off. Worked off the backfoot to square leg. |
| 20.5 : Moeen Ali to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up on off. Labuschagne prods and defends. |
| 20.6 : Moeen Ali to Marnus Labuschagne, Flighted, full and on off. Labuschagne whips through square leg for one. |
| Stuart Broad is back into the attack and at the same time, Moeen Ali leaves the field to get some treatment on his finger. |
| 21.1 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Stuart Broad beats the bat straight away with a beauty! This is bowled on a good length and in the channel outside off stump. Marnus Labuschagne hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten by the lateral movement away from the bat. |
| 21.2 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, On a good length once again and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne blocks this solidly towards cover. |
| 21.3 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, NO BALL! Angles this into the stumps from outside off and on a fuller length. Marnus Labuschagne keeps the ball out but this will be a no ball as Stuart Broad has overstepped. |
| Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! The bowling change has done the trick here and Stuart Broad has the big wicket of Marnus Labuschagne! This is a long walk back to the shed for the number one Test batter and he has had a game to forget here! Broad bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne looks to poke at this one and gets a solid edge through to the keeper. Jonny Bairstow makes no mistake behind the wicket and Australia have lost the |
| 21.4 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Angles this full and into the stumps. Steven Smith gets his bat behind the line of the ball and blocks this one out. |
| 21.5 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith defends this towards the cover fielder. |
| 21.6 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Gets this one to nip back in a fraction from a good length and outside off. Steven Smith is watchful as he dabs this to the bowler's left. |
| 22.1 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Joe Root bowls this slightly short and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja rocks back and dabs this towards point. |
| 22.2 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Tosses this one full and on an off-stump line. Usman Khawaja pushes forward and defends this towards cover. |
| 22.3 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Short and well outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja is happy to leave this one alone. |
| 22.4 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Floats this one full and well outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja does not offer a shot once again. |
| 22.5 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Short this time and outside off. Usman Khawaja goes onto the back foot and punches this towards the cover fielder. |
| 22.6 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, A low full toss this time delivered outside off. Usman Khawaja works this towards deep point for a run. |
| 23.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Stuart Broad gets this one to nip back in sharply from a good length and outside off. Usman Khawaja pushes at this and gets this off the inside edge towards square leg. |
| 23.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, On a good length once again and just outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja dabs this through point for a single. |
| 23.3 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and in the channel outside off. Steven Smith gets squared up slightly and taps this into the off side. |
| 23.4 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, FOUR! Steven Smith is prepared for the bouncer and gets off the mark in a commanding fashion! This is banged in short and outside the off pole. Steven Smith rocks back and pulls this towards deep backward square leg for four runs. |
| 23.5 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith blocks this back down the pitch. |
| 23.6 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Delivers this outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith keeps this one out watchfully. |
| 24.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, James Anderson bowls this full and into the pads. Usman Khawaja flicks this towards the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 24.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja knocks this towards backward point and takes one. |
| 24.3 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back a fraction and on an off-stump line. Steven Smith gets across the line of the stumps and tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 24.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja pushes this towards cover-point and takes another run. |
| 24.5 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, NO BALL! Delivers this further outside off on a good length. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. James Anderson has overstepped though and it is a no ball. |
| James Anderson to Steven Smith, Bowls this back of a length and outside off. Steven Smith punches this to the left of mid off and sets off for a quick single. |
| 24.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Angles this into the stumps on a good length from 'round the wicket. Usman Khawaja blocks this solidly towards mid on. |
| 25.2 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Good length delivery at the fourth stump line. Smith shuffles across and tucks it to short mid-wicket. |
| 25.3 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Edged and taken by Jonny Bairstow! Stuart Broad gets the massive wicket of Steven Smith and he is the man of the moment for England having sent Australia's two best batters back to the shed. He angles this into the stumps from outside off on a fullish length and gets the ball to move away after pitching. Smith is induced into the drive and gets a faint edge through to Bairstow behind the stumps who takes another easy catch. England ar |
| Scott Boland makes his way out to the middle as the night watchman. |
| 25.1 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Goes very full and angles into the off stump line. Smith shuffles across to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pad. A huge appeal from Broad bu the umpire is unmoved. The replays suggest that this has taken an edge off the blade and onto the pad and then rolls away to Bairstow behind the stumps. |
| 25.4 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, Full-length delivery, angled in just outside off. Boland shoulders his arms on it. |
| 25.5 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, Good length delivery at the off-stump. Boland defends to the left of the bowler. |
| 25.6 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, Hard-length delivery, angled into the batter. Boland tucks it nicely past the short leg fielder and gets off the mark with one. |
| 26.1 : James Anderson to Scott Boland, Short of a length, zips past outside off. Boland is ducking under it and lets it go. |
| 26.2 : James Anderson to Scott Boland, FOUR! Through the gap! Back of a length delivery outside off. Boland stands tall and cuts it through the backward point region for a fine boundary. |
| 26.3 : James Anderson to Scott Boland, Good length delivery, shapes away outside off. Left alone by Boland. |
| 26.4 : James Anderson to Scott Boland, Length ball again, closer to the stumps this time. Boland plays inside the line as the ball zips through to Bairstow. |
| 26.5 : James Anderson to Scott Boland, Full-length delivery at the stumps. Boland defends it to silly mid on. |
| 26.6 : James Anderson to Scott Boland, Tad short of a good length and angles in on the fourth stump. Boland shoulders his arms and lets it pass. |
| 27.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Easy Pickings! Length ball, angled down the leg. Khawaja flicks it nicely to the fine leg region for four valuable runs. |
| 27.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Goes full and around off this time. Khawaja steers it through covers for one. |
| 27.3 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, Full again, angling into the middle and leg. Boland gets across and flicks it to fine leg region for a couple. Joe Root gives the chase and stops it just inside the ropes. Saves 2 for his side. |
| 27.4 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, Continues to bowl full and attacks the stumps. Boland works it through backward square leg region and collects two more. |
| 27.5 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, On a good length, angled in on off. Boland gets behind the line and defends it. |
| 27.6 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, A dot to end the over. Back of a length this time, outside off. Boland has punched off the backfoot toward covers. |
| 28.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Fraction short at the stumps. Khawaja goes back and defends. |
| 28.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Slider on the leg peg. Khawaja turns it off the pad into the leg side. |
| 28.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flatter on off. Khawaja stays back and defends. |
| 28.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Tosses this one on off. Khawaja prods and defends. |
| 28.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Slightly short and spins a tad around off. Khawaja drops it off the splice past the slip fielder toward short third reigon. |
| 28.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Flat and outside off. Left alone by Khawaja. |
| 29.1 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, Short of a length, outside off. Boland ducks and lets it go. |
| 29.2 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, Goes short again and angled in around off. Boland ducks again and leaves it toward Bairstow. |
| 29.3 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, Back of a length delivery zips past the outside edge of Boland who fends at it as the ball goes through. |
| 29.4 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, FOUR! STREAKY! Bowls the inswinger, angled in around off. Boland gets forward and edges it along the carpet between the slips as the ball races to the third man fence for four runs. |
| 29.5 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, Hard-length delivery on off. Boland hangs back and blocks it to short leg fielder. |
| 29.6 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, Very full and just outside off. Boland plays and misses this through to the keeper. A stifled appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Umpire Ahsan Raza takes the bails off and that will be Stumps on Day 4. |
| SESSION SUMMARY - 107 runs, 30 overs, 3 wickets. This tie has completely opened up in the last hour or so and the match hangs gingerly poised with both teams hopeful of their chances going into Day 5. Australia tried to be positive right through this inning as they looked to hunt down this target of 281 runs but may have played a few more deliveries than they would have liked. They came out after Tea to start their second inning with both the openers looking to accumulate the runs and not |
| The first two sessions belonged to Australia as they ran through the English batting line-up and claimed 8 wickets to set themselves an achievable target. England were off to a positive start with Joe Root playing some wonderful shots to get the scoreboard ticking. He added 50 runs with Ollie Pope in quick time and then stitched together a 52-run partnership with Harry Brook in 49 deliveries to build on the lead. Pope was dismissed by Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon managed to dismiss Root and |
| What an epic battle we are witnessing here between two cricketing rivals and there is still more excitement to come our way. Australia will know that one substantial partnership will get them close to the target while England have their tails up with three late wickets. The action continues on Tuesday 20th June for the final day of the first Ashes Test match and the first ball will be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10.00 am GMT) but do join us early for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye! |
| ... DAY 5, SESSION 1 ... |
| Hello, and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen to our coverage of the fifth and final day in this first Ashes Test. Day 4 proved to be the moving day after Day 3 was affected heavily by rains and the game has reached an interesting juncture. The game is nicely poised with Australia needing 174 runs to win while on the other hand, England are 7 wickets away from clinching a massive victory against the Test Champions. We expected this Ashes to have us on the edge of our seats and the first ga |
| Australia got a lucky break when they dismissed the two England openers in overcast conditions on Day 3 but will be really proud of their efforts with the ball on Day 4 as they managed to bowl out their opponents in two sessions. Pat Cummins led the way with a four-wicket haul and Nathan Lyon once again proved why he is becoming a Test legend for Australia as he took a four-fer as well in pace-friendly conditions. Josh Hazlewood and Scott Boland chipped in with one wicket each as they set th |
| England looked to apply their Bazball approach from the word go and accumulate runs quickly at the start of Day 4 in the quest for a result. Two 50-run partnerships scored at better than a run a ball helped push their lead beyond the 150-run mark by Lunch with Joe Root and Harry Brook both scoring 46. Ben Stokes made 43 as well but the tail could not contribute as well as they would have liked and were bundled out for 273. They were unable to get the breakthrough early with the ball and just |
| UPDATE - 3.21 pm IST (9.51 am GMT) -Â It should have been the players having a go in the middle of the park, but not yet, as the rain gods have decided to hang around for a bit longer and hence only the covers are enjoying some time out on the field at the moment. Lunch will be taken at 5 pm IST (11.30 am GMT) and it looks unlikely that the game will start before that. As mentioned earlier, the forecast for the afternoon is much more promising. Fingers crossed! |
| UPDATE - 4.55Â pm IST (11.25Â am GMT) - Some good news folks! The umpires are out on the field having a look at the conditions and there seems to be no rain falling currently as they do not have their umbrellas open. All the covers are still on and there is water collected on it so the ground staff will have their work cut out trying to soak it all up. The Super Soppers are hard at work and with the forecast predicting that there will be no rain in the afternoon, we could be getting some action |
| UPDATE - 5.31 pm IST (12.01 pm GMT) - So early Lunch has been taken and there will be an inspection at 5.50 pm IST (12.20 pm GMT) as we look forward to some positive updates. It has been informed that Lunch was officially taken at 5 pm IST (11.30 am GMT) so we will be into the second session when the inspection takes place. We shall bring more updates to you soon. |
| UPDATE - 2.50 pm IST (9.20 am GMT) - It was predicted right from the start that the rain gods would make their appearance on the final day and they have not disappointed. It has been pouring heavily through the night at Edgbaston and the intensity of the rain has not reduced yet. We are most likely headed for a delayed start but the good news is that the forecast for the afternoon indicates that there will be some sun shining through and we could get enough time to get a result out of this game. |
| UPDATE - 4.12 pm IST (10.42 am GMT) - Well, unfortunately, the waiting game continues as the rain gods aren't showing any mercy. It is pouring down heavily. Time to grab a cup of coffee. Stick around for more updates. |
| UPDATE - 4.45 pm IST (11.15 am GMT) - The conditions have improved slightly as the intensity of the rain has reduced a touch. The ground staff is busy sweeping the water off the covers. Hopefully, their hard work pays off and we get to see some action soon. Although, an early LUNCH break seems to be inevitable now. We will bring your further updates shortly. |
| UPDATE - 5.05 pm IST (11.35 am GMT) - Well finally the covers are coming off and it seems like the ground staff have done a good job here to get things moving! It is still overcast and with the conditions this cloudy, the English bowlers will be itching to get the ball in their hands and have a go at the Australian batters. The umpires will have a look and we should be getting an update on the start time shorty. Stay tuned... |
| UPDATE - 6 pm IST (12.30 pm GMT) - There seems to be a few damp patches around the ground due to the rain pounding away through the night. The ground staff and the Super Soppers are working on these areas to get them dried out. Both sets of players are on the field though doing their warm-up drills and that is the best sign we can get that action is not too far away. The sun has made an appearance too and is peeping out through the clouds. Stay tuned to find out when the game will get underwa |
| UPDATE - 6.20 pm IST (12.50 pm GMT) - So the news is that we will have a maximum of 67 overs that can be bowled with Stumps scheduled for 11.30 pm IST (6 pm GMT) but as we have seen so far, we do not expect all of them to be bowled today. Tea will be taken at 9 pm IST (3.30 pm GMT) for 20 minutes and this afternoon session will most likely decide which way the game is headed. Do join us shorty for the first ball to be bowled on Day 5. |
| ... DAY 5, SESSION 2 ... |
| We are finally set to get some action on Day 5 as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The English players receive a warm reception as they get onto the field and take their respective fielding positions. Usman Khawaja and Scott Boland stride out to the center to resume their partnership. James Anderson has the ball in his hand and will begin proceedings. Let's play... |
| 30.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, James Anderson starts from 'round the wicket and angles this into the stumps on a good length. Usman Khawaja blocks this towards mid on. |
| 30.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl on a good length but this time outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one. |
| 30.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Goes a fraction fuller and attacks the off pole with an incoming delivery. Usman Khawaja dabs this towards the cover fielder. |
| 30.6 : Stuart Broad will share the attack and bowl from the other end. |
| 30.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja gets this off the inside part of his bat towards deep square leg for a couple of runs. |
| 30.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this almost on a yorker length and just outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja digs this out towards mid off. |
| 30.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Attacks the stumps once again on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja defends this towards mid on. 2 runs coming from the first over of Day 5 from James Anderson. |
| 31.1 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, Stuart Broad bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Scott Boland pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards third man past slip for three runs. More valuable runs from the night watchman. |
| 31.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Comes from 'round the wicket now and bowls this into the stumps on a good length. Usman Khawaja tucks thihs towards mid-wicket. |
| 31.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Delivers this outside the off pole and on a good length. Usman Khawaja raises his arms and does not offer a shot. |
| 31.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller this time but keeps it outside off. Usman Khawaja blocks this towards the short cover fielder. |
| 31.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl full and well outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja is watchful and lets this go through to the keeper. |
| 31.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Gets the ball to move away from the left-hander but serves this wide outside off and on a good length. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one as well. |
| 32.1 : James Anderson to Scott Boland, A bit of movement on offer. This is full and angled in at the off stump, the ball just shapes away and catches the outer half of Boland's bat before going towards point. |
| 32.2 : James Anderson to Scott Boland, Misfield! Full and straight this time, Scott Boland pushes it out toward short mid-wicket where Ollie Robinson fumbles the ball and allows Boland to cross over. |
| 32.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Comes from around the wicket now and angles it into middle and leg, Usman Khawaja pushes it toward mid on. |
| 32.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Nicely bowled! Full again and in that channel around off, Usman Khawaja looks to drive at it but ends up just playing inside the line as the ball zips past the outside edge. |
| 32.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Good length around the off stump, Usman Khawaja shoulders arms. |
| 32.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Another dot to end. Full and straight, nudged away to mid-wicket. |
| 33.1 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, Back of a length and around off, dabbed down toward point. |
| 33.2 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, Broad goes a bit wider of the crease and angles it in from outside off. Scott Boland leaves it on line. |
| 33.3 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, Another inswinger, this time on a length and angled into middle. Scott Boland gets pushed on the back foot but manages to defend it onto the leg side. |
| 33.4 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, Good length around off, this one nips back in after pitching. Scott Boland strides out and makes a good leave. |
| 33.5 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, On the shorter side and around off, Scott Boland presses back and punches it to the right of gully where Ollie Pope makes a sharp stop. |
| 33.6 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, Maiden! A touch fuller and swinging into off, Scott Boland makes a solid push off the front foot. |
| 34.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Floats it up on the pads, Usman Khawaja drives it straight to mid on. |
| 34.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Yorker-length delivery just around off at 135 clicks, Usman Khawaja stays back and keeps it out. |
| 34.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Pitched up on leg stump, Usman Khawaja clips it to mid-wicket. |
| 34.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Finds the fielder again. Full and around off, driven nicely along the ground but straight to extra cover. |
| 34.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Length ball around the fourth stump line, Usman Khawaja makes an assured leave. |
| 34.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Slightly fuller and looking to swing it away from around the off stump. Khawaja makes another leave. Back-to-back maidens for England. |
| 35.1 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, Banged in short and over the stumps, Scott Boland ducks under it well. |
| 35.2 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, Another short one, this one is aimed at the body, Scott Boland stays back and tickles it down to fine leg for a single. |
| 35.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, A well-directed bumper this, from around the wicket and right around the helmet. Usman Khawaja does well to get his head away from the line of the ball. |
| 35.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Fuller one on the pads, this is flicked away toward fine leg for an easy single. |
| 35.5 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, On a good length and outside off, this one straightens a touch off the deck. Scott Boland has a dabble at it but is beaten on the outside edge. |
| 35.6 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, Length ball, swinging onto middle and leg, tucked away past square leg for a run. |
| 36.1 : James Anderson to Scott Boland, On a hard length and outside off, Scott Boland lets it through to the keeper. |
| 36.2 : James Anderson to Scott Boland, Goes fuller and tries to attack the pads but just spills it down leg. Scott Boland misses the flick as well. |
| 36.3 : James Anderson to Scott Boland, FOUR LEG BYES! Length ball on the pads, Scott Boland looks to tickle it fine but gets it off the pads. The ball beats a diving Jonny Bairstow and runs away to the fine leg fence. |
| 36.4 : James Anderson to Scott Boland, Full and straight, flicked straight to short mid-wicket. |
| 36.5 : James Anderson to Scott Boland, Half an appeal for caught behind but nothing is given. Fuller and just swinging down leg, Scott Boland misses the flick and the ball clips the pads before Jonny Bairstow gobbles it up. |
| 36.6 : James Anderson to Scott Boland, Short and wide, slapped away off the back foot towards a widish third man for a single. |
| 37.1 : Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, Banged in a bit over the stumps and Scott Boland ducks under it. |
| 37.2 : Travis Head walks out to the middle now. |
| Stuart Broad to Scott Boland, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! The one-two short and full ball punch has worked wonders here for Stuart Broad and Boland's stern resistance has come to an end. This is full and around off, just shaping away a touch. Scott Boland is caught deep in the crease as he looks to drive it through covers. The outside edge is found and Jonny Bairstow makes no mistake behind the stumps. Australia lose their fourth wicket and Broad now has three wickets in this innings. |
| 37.3 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Back of a length and around off, Travis Head hops back and punches it on the bounce to the man at silly point. |
| 37.4 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, A touch shorter around the rib cage, Travis Head hops again and keeps it down on the leg side. |
| 37.5 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Shorter again over middle, Travis Head gets right behind the line of the ball and bunts it down on the deck. |
| 37.6 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, A wicket-maiden! Banged in short and around off, Travis Head looks to pull off the back foot but gets an inside edge toward backward square leg. Head looks for one but Usman Khawaja sends him back. |
| Ollie Robinson (6-2-22-1) has been brought into the attack. |
| 38.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Starts with a shortish delivery over middle and leg, Usman Khawaja stays back and tucks it away square on the leg side for a single. |
| 38.2 : Ollie Robinson to Travis Head, Comes from around the wicket now and serves a good-length ball around off, Travis Head watchfully leaves it alone. |
| 38.3 : Ollie Robinson to Travis Head, Pitched up around middle, this is pushed away toward wide mid on. A bit of aggression from Stuart Broad as he picks up the ball and tries to catch Head out but his throw is a bit too wide. |
| 38.4 : Ollie Robinson to Travis Head, Back of a length around off, punched away off the back foot toward cover. |
| 38.5 : Ollie Robinson to Travis Head, Serves it full and wide now, Travis Head looks for the expansive cover drive but mistimes it badly. |
| 38.6 : Ollie Robinson to Travis Head, Fullish delivery around off, driven firmly but straight toward cover-point. |
| 39.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, On a fullish length around off and this one moves away from the left-hander. Usman Khawaja looks to play at it but leaves it alone in the end. |
| 39.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Keeps it nice and full around off, Khawaja makes a solid block. |
| 39.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Length ball around off and angling across the left-hander. Khawaja leaves it alone. |
| 39.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Leg bye! Full and on the pads, Usman Khawaja misses the flick. The ball rolls off the pads toward backward square leg and they get a leg bye. |
| 39.5 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, A bumper now, at 134 clicks and over leg stump. Travis Head just ducks down a bit as the ball sails over his head. |
| 39.6 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Short ball at the body, Travis Head hops and awkwardly nudges it to the man just in front of square leg. |
| 40.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Pitched-up delivery angled across the off stump, Usman Khawaja doesn't play at it. |
| 40.2 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Length ball around off and going away, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone. |
| 40.3 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Good length on middle and leg, this one just nips back in a touch. Usman Khawaja blocks it out. A no ball is called as Ollie Robinson has overstepped. |
| Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Fullish delivery on the pads, flicked away to mid-wicket. |
| 40.4 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Good length around the top of off, Usman Khawaja stays back and defends it out. |
| 40.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Right on the money as this is bowled on a length and around middle. Usman Khawaja watchfully blocks it out. |
| 40.5 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Another one on a good length and this is slanted across the off stump. Usman Khawaja shoulders arms. Another no ball called for overstepping. |
| Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Length ball around middle, watchfully blocked out on the off side. |
| 40.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length around off, Usman Khawaja shoulders arms at it. |
| 41.1 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, This is banged in short as Travis Head backs away and goes hard at the pull. Head though mistimes it toward mid on. |
| 41.2 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Travis Head is off the mark! A bumper now, Head swivels and pulls it down to fine leg for a single. |
| 41.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Very full around off, almost a low full toss, pushed away toward cover. |
| 41.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, No ball! Nicely struck for no run. Full and outside off, Usman Khawaja drives it crisply but fails to beat the man at extra cover. Another no ball called for overstepping. |
| Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Fuller in length and at the stumps, pushed away toward mid on. |
| 41.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, On a length and around middle, Usman Khawaja defends it off the front foot. |
| 41.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, That one nearly scraped through! Broad bowls a slower yorker from around the stumps and keeps it close to the off stump. Usman Khawaja looks to drive but is beaten by the lack of pace a bit. Khawaja does get the toe end of his bat on it and the ball goes toward fine leg as they get a single. |
| 42.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Pitched up around off and angling in, Usman Khawaja makes a solid block off the front foot. |
| 42.2 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Full and around off, driven on the up toward mid off. |
| 42.3 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Well left! Good length around off, this one nips back in really late as Usman Khawaja leaves it alone and the ball misses the stumps by a narrow margin. |
| 42.4 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Top of the off stump line and length, Usman Khawaja stays back and defends it out. |
| 42.5 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length over middle, Usman Khawaja goes on the back foot and blocks it out. |
| 42.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Maiden! Fuller and well wide of the off stump, no shot offered by Usman Khawaja. |
| 43.1 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, FOUR! Travis Head gets enough on this to take it away to the fence! This is banged in short and going down leg side. Travis Head goes for the pull and gets it off the back side of his bat towards fine leg for four runs. The first boundary of the day and it has come after more than an hour of play! |
| 0.0 : DRINKS! Australia have started in a circumspect manner with Khwaja looking to hold up one end without much intent to score runs. Scott Boland added a few runs to his overnight score and played through a difficult period to frustrate the England bowlers. Stuart Broad finally managed to send the night watchman back to the shed with Jonny Bairstow taking his fourth catch of the inning. Travis Head has played an unorthodox inning so far by his standards as Australia look to creep towards the ta |
| 43.2 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Bowls this short as well and in line with the stumps. Travis Head ducks under this one. |
| 43.3 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Continues to bowl back of a length and outside the off pole. Travis Head slaps this hard but picks out the fielder at cover. |
| 43.4 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Nails the yorker this time just outside the off stump. Travis Head gets his bat down in time and gets an inside edge towards short leg. |
| 43.5 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Short once again, and bowled at the batter. Travis Head slaps this one straight to the fielder at square leg. |
| 43.6 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Keeps it back of a length and pitching outside leg. Travis Head gets on his toes and tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a single to retain strike. |
| 44.1 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, FOUR! Moeen Ali bowls a poor delivery and he is welcomed to the bowling crease with a boundary! This is bowled short and angled into the pads. Travis Head rocks back and pulls this towards mid-wicket for four runs. |
| 0.0 : Moeen Ali (7-2-24-0) to bowl for the first time on Day 5. |
| 44.2 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Short once again and outside the off stump. Travis Head goes deep in the crease and punches this towards deep cover for a couple of runs. |
| 44.3 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, FOUR! A bit of luck going Travis Head's way here but he collects yet another boundary! Moeen Ali floats this one full and outside off. Travis Head pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards third man for four runs. Stuart Broad gives chase and puts in a good effort but in vain. |
| 44.4 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Loops this one full and outside off. Travis Head gets another outside edge but to the fielder at backward point. |
| 44.5 : Cameron Green walks out to the middle now. |
| Moeen Ali to Travis Head, OUT! CAUGHT! An expensive over from Moeen Ali but he gets his reward at the end of it and he looks absolutely thrilled! England have a massive wicket here as Travis Head has to make the long walk back and they would have known that he could have taken the game away from them in a short time. Moeen Ali bowls this slightly short and in line with the stumps. Travis Head goes onto the back foot and looks to block but the ball turns and gets his outside edge. Joe |
| 44.6 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Tosses this full and at the stumps. Cameron Green clips this towards mid-wicket and the crowd continues to cheer. |
| 45.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, James Anderson bowls from 'round the wicket and outside the off pole on a good length. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one. |
| 45.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller this time and continues to bowl outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja knocks this towards deep point and takes a single. |
| 45.3 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Beaten! Gets the ball to nip away from the batter from a good length and outside off. Cameron Green looks to play at it and gets beaten all ends up. |
| 45.4 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Angles this in from outside off and on a fuller length. Cameron Green blocks this solidly towards mid off. |
| 45.5 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Beats the edge once again as he serves this on a good length and in line the channel outside the off stump. Cameron Green feels for this one as well but does not connect. |
| 45.6 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, FOUR! James Anderson finds the outside edge but the ball races away to the fence! This is on a good length as well and outside the off pole. Cameron Green pushes at this and edges it past the slip fielder towards third man for four runs. There is just one slip in place for the new batter which is quite a surprise. |
| 46.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Moeen Ali bowls this short and outside off. Usman Khawaja rocks back and knocks this towards deep point for a single. |
| 46.2 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Floats this one full and on an off-stump line. Cameron Green blocks this towards the short cover fielder. |
| 46.3 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Tosses this one full as well and in line with the stumps. Cameron Green dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 46.4 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Cameron Green defends this off the inside part of just bat towards mid-wicket. |
| 46.5 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, A tad bit short this time and turning into the stumps. Cameron Green tucks this past the short leg fielder. |
| 46.6 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Flights this one full and just outside the off stump. Cameron Green blocks this solidly back towards Moeen Ali. Cameron Green looks quite defensive here and Australia need to find the runs from somewhere. |
| 47.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, James Anderson bowls this full and into the stumps. Usman Khawaja clips this just short of the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 47.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja shuffles across and dabs this towards short cover. |
| 47.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Strays onto the pads on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja clips this towards deep square leg for a single. He has now scored 8 runs in the 53 balls he has faced on Day 5. |
| 47.4 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Continues to bowl full and just outside the off stump of the right-hander from over the wicket. Cameron Green knocks this firmly towards mid off. |
| 47.5 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Bowls this one on a good length and outside the off pole. Cameron Green raises his arms high and does not offer a shot. |
| 47.6 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Gets this one to nip back in from a good length and just outside off. Cameron Green gets his bat down just in time and keeps the ball out towards cover. |
| 48.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! A freebie from Moeen Ali and the delivery gets what it deserves! This a full toss bowled in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja gets down on one knee and slaps this towards deep square leg for four runs. |
| 48.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this short and going down leg. Usman Khawaja tucks this down to fine leg and takes a couple of runs. |
| 48.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl short and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja rocks back and looks to tuck this through mid-wicket but is early into his shot and lobs this just short of mid on. |
| 48.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Into the pads once again on a shorter length. Usman Khawaja clips this towards the fielder at short fine leg. |
| 48.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, This is outside the off pole on a shortish length. Usman Khawaja looks to cut this one away but misses. |
| 48.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this in line with the stumps and keeps it short. Usman Khawaja tucks this towards backward square leg but is unable to get a run. |
| 49.1 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, James Anderson bowls this full and outside the off stump. Cameron Green leans into the drive and does not try to over hit it. The ball goes towards deep cover and they take a couple of runs. |
| 49.2 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Cameron Green stands tall and dabs this towards the short cover fielder. |
| 49.3 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Goes fuller this time and outside off. Cameron Green blocks this towards point. |
| 49.4 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Well outside the off stump and bowls this back of a length. Cameron Green holds his pose and allows the ball to go through to the keeper. |
| 49.5 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Delivers this wide outside off and on a good length. Cameron Green shoulders his arms and does not offer a shot once again. |
| 49.6 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, On a good length and outside the off pole. Cameron Green works this towards deep backward point for a single to keep strike. |
| 50.1 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Moeen Ali bowls this short and outside off. The ball goes through straight and Cameron Green knocks this towards cover. |
| 50.2 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Cameron Green blocks this to the right of the bowler. |
| 50.3 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Short this time and turning into the pads. Cameron Green tucks this to the right of the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 50.4 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Cameron Green pushes forward in defense and gets an outside edge towards third man for a couple of runs. |
| 50.5 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Fires this one full and at the stumps. Cameron Green digs this out back towards the bowler. |
| 50.6 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Bowls this one outside the off stump and on a shorter length. Cameron Green goes deep in the crease and defends this back down the pitch. Australia need 120 runs to win. |
| 51.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, James Anderson continues bowling 'round the wicket to the left-hander and serves this full, outside off. Usman Khawaja blocks this towards short cover. |
| 51.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, A wayward delivery bowled full and wide outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja leaves this one alone and lets the ball go through to the keeper. |
| 51.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, That is FIFTY for Usman Khawaja and he continues his good form from the first inning! Bangs this in short and going down leg. Usman Khawaja looks to pull and gets it off his gloves towards fine leg for a couple of runs to reach his landmark. |
| 51.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Short once again and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja shapes up for a pull and decides against it at the last moment. |
| 51.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Usman Khawaja defends this towards short cover. |
| 51.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Usman Khawaja pushes this towards mid on and continues to frustrate the English bowlers. |
| 52.1 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Moeen Ali floats this one full and just outside off. Cameron Green clips this towards mid on. |
| 52.2 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Tosses this full as well and in line with the stumps. Cameron Green flicks this towards the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 52.3 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Short this time and outside the off stump. Cameron Green punches this towards mid off. |
| 52.4 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Continues to bowl short and outside the off pole. Cameron Green knocks this down to long off for a single. |
| 52.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this really full and going down leg. Usman Khawaja dabs this into the leg side. |
| 52.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Really wide outside off on a fullish length. Usman Khawaja is not tempted to play at this and leaves it alone. |
| 53.1 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, James Anderson bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Cameron Green blocks this towards silly mid on. |
| 53.2 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, This is on a good length as well and outside off. Cameron Green remains watchful as he dabs this to the fielder at short cover. |
| 53.3 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Slightly wider outside the off pole and on a fuller length. Cameron Green raises his arms and leaves the ball alone. |
| 53.4 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Continues to bowl full and angles this in from outside off. Cameron Green taps this towards point. |
| 53.5 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Back of a length this time and outside the off pole. Cameron Green punches this off the backfoot towards deep cover for a couple of runs. |
| 53.6 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Bowls this on a good length and outside off. Cameron Green works this towards deep backward point and takes one to keep strike. |
| 54.1 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Moeen Ali tosses this full and into the rough outside off. Cameron Green knocks this to the left of mid off and a misfield from James Anderson allows them to take three runs. |
| 54.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Short this time and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja pulls this towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 54.3 : Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, A tad bit short once again and pitching outside leg. Cameron Green clips this towards deep square leg for another run. |
| 54.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl short and on an off-stump line. Usman Khawaja goes deep into the crease and blocks this back into the pitch. |
| 54.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja gets forward this time and defends the ball back towards the bowler. |
| 54.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Onto the pads this time and on a shortish length. Usman Khawaja flicks this through mid-wicket and takes an easy single to retain strike. |
| 55.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, James Anderson bowls this full and angled into the stumps from outside off. Usman Khawaja pushes this towards mid off. |
| 55.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Persists with the fuller length and just outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja knocks this towards the mid off fielder once again. |
| 55.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja guides this towards deep backward point and takes a run. |
| 55.4 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, Bowls this at the stumps on a good length. Cameron Green gets across and looks to clip this leg side but misses. The ball rolls off his pads towards backward square leg and they take a leg bye. |
| 55.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, A slower ball bowled by James Anderson back of a length and going down leg. Usman Khawaja pulls this towards deep backward square leg for one. |
| 55.6 : James Anderson to Cameron Green, FOUR! Cameron Green hits this in the air and into the gap to get Australia a much-needed boundary! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Cameron Green sees that mid off is wide and chips this straight towards long off for four runs. |
| Moeen Ali seems to be really struggling with that inured finger and hence, Joe Root has been brought on to bowl. |
| 56.1 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Joe Root starts off with a fullish delivery served outside off. Usman Khawaja defends this towards short cover. |
| 56.2 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Tosses this one full and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja knocks this through cover-point and collects a single. Australia need exactly 100 runs now to win. |
| 56.3 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Cameron Green dabs this towards the short leg fielder. |
| 56.4 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Flights this one full and continues to attack the stumps. Cameron Green gets forward and defends this back down the pitch. |
| 56.5 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Loops this one full and outside off. Cameron Green goes on the back foot and the ball kicks off from the turf but he manages to dab it into the pitch. |
| 56.6 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Cameron Green defends this one solidly. |
| 57.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Ollie Robinson bowls from 'round the wicket and outside off on a good length. Usman Khawaja dabs this through point for a single. The required runs is now less than 100. |
| 0.0 : Another change in the bowling as Ollie Robinson (9-3-25-1) comes back into the attack. |
| 57.2 : Ollie Robinson to Cameron Green, On a good length and outside the off stump. Cameron Green blocks this towards short cover. |
| 57.3 : Ollie Robinson to Cameron Green, Continues to bowl on a good length and in the channel outside the off stump. Cameron Green feels for it and gets beaten all ends up. The crowd has been lifted with that delivery. |
| 57.4 : Ollie Robinson to Cameron Green, Persists with bowling outside off on a good length. Cameron Green defends this towards point. |
| 57.5 : Ollie Robinson to Cameron Green, Delivers this on a good length as well and outside the off pole. Cameron Green knocks this towards backward point. |
| 57.6 : Ollie Robinson to Cameron Green, A low full toss bowled at the pads. Cameron Green clips this to the right of mid on and sets off for a quick single. The all-rounder looks cross with himself for missing out on this one. |
| 58.1 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Joe Root flights this full and wide outside off. Cameron Green reaches for it and blocks this into the off side. |
| 58.2 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Cameron Green defends this towards short cover. |
| 58.3 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Short this time and outside the off pole. Cameron Green cuts this straight to the point fielder. |
| 58.4 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Floats this one full and outside off. Cameron Green pushes this towards cover and looks for a single that is not there. |
| 58.5 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Continues to bowl outside off on a fuller length. Cameron Green knocks this firmly towards mid off. |
| 58.6 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Cameron Green leans into the shot and works this towards cover. A maiden over from Joe Root and it will be TEA on DAY 5! |
| End of yet another riveting session of Test cricket and there is still hardly anything to separate the two sides. Australia came into Day 5 being 107/3 and needed 174 runs to win. Nightwatchman Scott Boland put up a more than decent resistance and added 20 vital runs before getting out. However once he fell, the pair of Travis Head and Usman Khawaja struggled to muster up runs and just when Head started to fire, he fell to Moeen Ali allowing England to pile on the pressure. Khawaja though |
| England will feel they are right in this game and a wicket or two after the break can change things dramatically. Stuart Broad has been sensational throughout this match and he got the first wicket on Day 5 as well. Broad and Ollie Robinson bowled attacking lines and didn't allow the opposition batters to score freely. Moeen Ali though then came on and got smashed for a couple of boundaries but did get the big wicket of Travis Head making it a more than useful trade for those two boundaries |
| Right then, 98 runs to get for Australia in about 38 overs and England need 5 wickets to get that crucial first win in the Ashes Test series. It is tense and it is tight and the crowd is right in it as well. It will all boil down to which side handles pressure better. Join us at 9.20 pm IST (3.50 pm GMT) as the final session of this sensational Test match unfolds. |
| ... DAY 5, SESSION 3 ... |
| 59.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Starts with a full and straight one, Usman Khawaja leans on and drives it straight to mid on. |
| 59.2 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Pitches this one up on off stump, Khawaja pushes it on the up toward mid off. |
| 0.0 : We are back for the final session of the first Ashes Test match as the umpires make their way out to the middle. Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green will be eager to build on their partnership. The England players take their respective fielding positions and Ollie Robinson will begin proceedings with the ball. Let's go... |
| 59.3 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length around off, Usman Khawaja swivels and pulls it through the square on the leg side for a single. |
| 59.4 : Ollie Robinson to Cameron Green, Switches to over the wicket for the right-hander and bowls a good-length ball on off. Cameron Green watchfully keeps it out. |
| 59.5 : Ollie Robinson to Cameron Green, Back of a length over middle, this is tucked away toward mid-wicket. |
| 59.6 : Ollie Robinson to Cameron Green, Length ball around off, Cameron Green looks to defend off the front foot but gets a thick outside edge down to third man for one. |
| Joe Root will share the attack and bowl from the other end. |
| 60.1 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Slower and shorter, turning in from outside off. Cameron Green rocks back and punches it through the cover region for a couple of runs. |
| 60.2 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Floated up, very full and around off, this is knocked down to long off for a single. |
| 60.3 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Comes from 'round the wicket now and bowls it on a nagging length around off. Usman Khawaja goes on the back foot to keep it out. |
| 60.4 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Floated up, a touch fuller and around off, Khawaja defends it out. |
| 60.5 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Flatter and around the pads, Usman Khawaja tucks it neatly through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 60.6 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Tosses it up a bit and bowls it on the stumps, Cameron Green blocks it off the front foot. |
| 61.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, A well-directed bumper, angled in at Khawaja's face. Khawaja does well to get his head out of the way. |
| 61.2 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Very full and just down the leg side, Usman Khawaja misses the tickle 'round the corner. |
| 61.3 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Another good short one, over middle and leg, Usman Khawaja once again manages to get his head out of the way. |
| 61.4 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Full and outside off, inviting the drive. Khawaja ends up jamming it out on the off side. |
| 61.5 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Pitched up on middle, Usman Khawaja shows the full face of the bat and punches it straight back. Ollie Robinson does well to make the stop on the followthrough and keeps Khawaja honest by faking a shy at the stumps. |
| 61.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Maiden! Floated up around off, Usman Khawaja drives on the up and straight to the fielder at cover. |
| 62.1 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Nicely tossed up outside off, Cameron Green drives it toward wide long off and rotates the strike. |
| 62.2 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Ripper! Floats it up, full and drifts it in from around off. The ball pitches and turns sharply. Usman Khawaja looks to stride forward and block but is beaten agonizingly on the outside edge. |
| 62.3 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Full and around off, pushed out on the off side for a single. |
| 62.4 : Joe Root to Cameron Green, Tossed up around off, Cameron Green hits it firmly down to long off for another single. |
| 62.5 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Nagging length, drifted onto middle, Usman Khawaja goes back in his crease to keep it out. |
| 62.6 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Nicely flighted around off, Usman Khawaja stays solid in defense. |
| 63.1 : Ollie Robinson to Cameron Green, Good-length delivery, angled onto middle, Cameron Green looks to block but gets a bit taken aback by the extra bounce. Green though manages to defend it out. |
| 63.2 : Ollie Robinson to Cameron Green, Fuller in length and pushed wider of the off stump, Green leaves it alone. |
| 63.3 : Ollie Robinson to Cameron Green, Goes full again and gets it in the blockhole around off, Cameron Green jams it out toward mid off. |
| 63.4 : Alex Carey is the new batter at the crease. |
| Ollie Robinson to Cameron Green, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Indecision from Cameron Green and Ollie Robinson gets his second wicket of this innings. Robinson bowls this one on a good length around off and just looks to angle it back in. Green is a bit late to get onto the back foot as he is unsure whether to drive or cut and when he does opt to cut, it is simply too late. The ball takes the inside edge and goes back on to hit the stumps. 89 runs needed with 4 wickets remaining! |
| 63.5 : Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey, Comes from 'round the wicket now and attacks the off stump right away. Alex Carey though solidly blocks it off. |
| 63.6 : Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey, A good yorker to end a wicket-maiden over. This is full and straight, Alex Carey bunts it back to the bowler. |
| 64.1 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Misses out! A juicy full toss around off, Usman Khawaja mistimes the drive wide of mid off. There's been a lot of bad balls gone unpunished in this innings. |
| 64.2 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Gives it a bit more air and drifts it onto the pads, Usman Khawaja nudges it away in front of mid-wicket. |
| 64.3 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, On middle, Usman Khawaja defends it out. |
| 64.4 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Drops this one short and Khawaja pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 64.5 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Full and a bit quicker as well, angled into middle. Alex Carey keeps it out. |
| 64.6 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Slows it up just a touch and floats it on off stump, Alex Carey leans on for the drive and almost ends up chipping it toward mid off. |
| 65.1 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Pitched up on off stump, Usman Khawaja presents a dead bat at it. |
| 65.2 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Length ball, angling into middle, Usman Khawaja blocks it off the front foot. |
| 65.3 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Switches to over the wicket now and bowls a length ball around leg stump, Usman Khawaja gets his hands out in front and blocks it out. |
| 65.4 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Full on middle and leg, pushed off the front foot toward mid on. |
| 65.5 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Back to 'round the wicket now and this is a length ball around off. Usman Khawaja stays solid in defense. |
| 65.6 : Ollie Robinson to Usman Khawaja, Yet another maiden for Ollie Robinson. Bowls a bumper now over off stump and Usman Khawaja just sways his head out of the way. |
| 66.1 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Angles this one into the pads, Alex Carey puts a big stride forward and looks to defend but gets an inside edge off the pads. The ball loops up but there's no short leg in place. |
| 66.2 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Fuller one on middle, kept out. |
| 66.3 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Fired in at the stumps, Alex Carey swats it away in front of the man at deep square leg and gets off the mark with a couple of runs. |
| 66.4 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Floated up around off, Carey leans on and pushes it toward cover. |
| 66.5 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Nicely flighted outside off and this one turns away, Alex Carey gets a stride out and just leaves it alone. |
| 66.6 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Tossed up on off stump, Alex Carey blocks it off the front foot. |
| Moeen Ali (13-2-50-1) has been brought back into the attack. |
| 67.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, This is a tad short and around middle, Usman Khawaja goes on the back foot and works it away in front of square on the leg side. They look for two but settle for the single. |
| 67.2 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Flatter delivery around off, this is punched away toward extra cover. |
| 67.3 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Angles this one into middle and leg, Alex Carey strides forward and blocks it out. |
| 67.4 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, FOUR! A real freebie from Moeen Ali. This is dragged down, Alex Carey rocks back and muscles it away well in front of deep mid-wicket for a boundary. The 200 is now up for Australia. |
| 67.5 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Fuller and on off stump, blocked out by Carey. |
| 67.6 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Full again around off, Alex Carey drills this one wide of long off. Ollie Robinson does well to run to his right and dives in to keep it down to a couple of runs. |
| 68.1 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, 1 run. |
| 68.2 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Joe Root tosses this full and outside off. Alex Carey knocks this firmly towards mid off. |
| 68.3 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey gets forward and defends this towards short cover. |
| 68.4 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Flights this one full as well and outside the off pole. Alex Carey pushes this towards the fielder at short cover once again. |
| 68.5 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Fires this one full and into the pads. Alex Carey clips this towards mid-wicket. |
| 68.6 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Floats this one outside the off stump on a fuller length, Alex Carey dabs this towards short cover. |
| A huge roar from the crowd as skipper Ben Stokes brings himself into the attack. Can he be England's hero here? |
| 69.1 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Starts with a short ball over middle, Usman Khawaja pulls it away past square leg for a single. |
| 69.2 : Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Full and around off, kept out by Carey. |
| 69.3 : Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Short of a length and outside off, tapped away off the bottom edge back to the bowler. |
| 69.4 : Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Leg bye! Fuller and on the pads, Alex Carey misses the flick and the ball rolls off his pads behind square leg. They pick up a leg bye. |
| 69.5 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Goes full and angling down leg. Usman Khawaja flicks this towards deep square leg for a run. |
| 69.6 : Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Attacks the stumps on a fuller length. Alex Carey digs this out towards mid on. A good stop by the fielder diving to his right. |
| 70.1 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Joe Root floats this full and into the stumps. Usman Khawaja dabs this towards mid-wicket. |
| 70.2 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Fires this one full and in line with the off stump. Usman Khawaja gets his bat down in time and keeps the ball out. |
| 70.3 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this short and into the pads. Usman Khawaja clips this off his pads towards backward square leg for a single. |
| 70.4 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Tosses this full and well outside the off pole. Alex Carey leaves this one alone. |
| 70.5 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, A full toss this time outside the off stump. Alex Carey eases this down to long off for a run. |
| 70.6 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this outside off and on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja blocks this solidly towards short cover. |
| 71.1 : Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Ben Stokes continues from 'round the wicket and bowls this on a good length, into the pads. Alex Carey flicks this towards mid-wicket. |
| 71.2 : Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Short this time and outside the off pole. Alex Carey cuts this hard towards cover-point and Ollie Pope pulls off a cracking stop diving to his left. Parries it towards cover and the batters take a single. |
| 71.3 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller this time and just outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja dabs this into the off side. |
| 71.4 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Usman Khawaja blocks this solidly towards short cover. |
| 71.5 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Usman Khawaja defends with a straight bat back towards the bowler. |
| 71.6 : Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Would you believe it! The skipper has done it for England! He has gone through the stubborn defense of Usman Khawaja and brought his side to the brink of an outstanding win! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off stump, seems to be a leg-cutter. Usman Khawaja gets stuck in the crease and pokes at the ball. Gets an inside edge straight onto the stumps and the English players run towards their captain. The crowd is going absolutel |
| The Australian skipper, Pat Cummins now walks out to bat. |
| 72.1 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Joe Root tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey defends this back towards the bowler with a good forward stride. |
| 72.2 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Tosses this full and outside the off pole. Alex Carey pushes this towards the cover fielder. |
| 72.4 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Goes full once again and outside off. Alex Carey gets well forward and dabs this towards short cover. |
| 72.5 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Flights this full and on a leg-stump line. Alex Carey blocks this back down the pitch to the left of the bowler. |
| 72.3 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Alex Carey goes hard at this but misses and the ball lobs off Jonny Bairstow's leg into the off side. |
| 72.6 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Fires this one full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey goes for the reverse sweep but misses. Jonny Bairstow goes up in appeal but the umpire remains unmoved. Ben Stokes does not go for the review and rightly so. |
| 73.1 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Ben Stokes bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins pushes at this and gets a thick outside edge towards the gully fielder. |
| 73.2 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Pulls his length back a fraction and outside off. Pat Cummins gets squared up as he looks to block and gets an outside edge again towards the gully fielder. |
| 73.3 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Pat Cummins defends this solidly towards mid off. |
| 73.4 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Goes full this time and just outside the off pole. Pat Cummins knocks this back to the bowler's left. Ben Stokes sticks his left hand out and grabs the ball on the bounce. |
| 73.5 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Continues to bowl full and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins knocks this firmly towards covers. |
| 73.6 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Delivers this wide outside the off pole and on a good length. Pat Cummins keeps his eye on the ball and lets it go through to the keeper. |
| 74.1 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Joe Root tosses this full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey dabs this towards short cover off the front foot. |
| 74.3 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Loops this one full and outside off. Alex Carey hits this hard to the left of mid off. Good fielding once again to stop the run. |
| 74.4 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Floats this one full as well and outside off. Alex Carey blocks this solidly getting a confident stride forward. |
| 74.5 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, DROPPED! A difficult opportunity but a massive chance goes begging for England! Joe Root flights this full and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey charges down the wicket and hits this hard towards the bowler. Joe Root gets both hands onto this one but it bursts out of his grasp towards mid on. The batters take a single in the meantime. |
| 74.6 : Joe Root to Pat Cummins, This is outside the off stump on a fullish length. Pat Cummins taps it into the off side to see out the over. |
| 74.2 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Bowls this short and fires this into the stumps. Alex Carey rocks onto his back foot and looks to cut the ball away. He gets it towards point but Jonny Bairstow is up in appeal straight away. He reckons that this has hit the pad first and Ben Stokes go upstairs for the review. UltraEdge confirms that it is pad first but Ball Tracking shows that this is missing leg stump. Alex Carey survives. |
| 75.1 : Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Ben Stokes bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Alex Carey looks to play at this and almost chops it onto the stumps off the inside edge. |
| 75.2 : Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Goes full and into the pads, Alex Carey misses his flick and the ball goes off the pads into the leg side. A leg bye is taken. |
| 75.3 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins plays this watchfully towards cover. |
| 75.4 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Bangs this in short and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins pulls this and gets a top edge just over the square leg fielder for a single. |
| 75.5 : Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, This is on a good length and just outside off. Alex Carey looks to make room and swings hard but miscues this into the leg side. |
| 75.6 : Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Goes full and just outside the off stump. Alex Carey lofts this over mid off for a couple of runs. |
| 76.1 : Joe Root to Pat Cummins, Joe Root floats this one full and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins blocks this solidly into the off side. |
| 76.2 : Joe Root to Pat Cummins, FOUR! Pat Cummins looking to get some runs before the new ball is taken! This is bowled full as well and outside off. Pat Cummins hits this uppishly towards long off for four runs. |
| 76.3 : Joe Root to Pat Cummins, Short this time and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins rocks back and blocks this towards cover. |
| 76.4 : Joe Root to Pat Cummins, Bowls this short as well and outside off. Pat Cummins goes for a cross-batted shot and mistimes it just short of the mid on fielder. |
| 76.5 : Joe Root to Pat Cummins, Wide outside the off stump on a fuller length. Pat Cummins opts to leave this one alone. |
| 76.6 : Joe Root to Pat Cummins, Loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Pat Cummins defends this solidly back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 77.1 : Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Back of a length around off as Stokes slips after delivering, Carey moves back and taps it through backward point for a single. |
| 77.2 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Pitches it up and around off, Cummins pushes it towards extra cover and sets off for a quick run. Carey lets out a loud no and sends his skipper back. |
| 77.3 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Spears it in, full and on off, Cummins has his bat down in time to make the block. |
| 77.4 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Fuller and on off, it's driven down towards mid off. Stokes is trying his best here! |
| 77.5 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Fullish and on off, mistimed drive to mid off. |
| 77.6 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Extra bounce from a length around off, Pat goes on his toes and drops it down gently to point. |
| 78.1 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, FOUR! Alex Carey plays this delicately and manages to help this away to the fence! This is tossed up full and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey paddles this towards fine leg for four runs. Joe Root thinks this is pad first and wants the skipper to take a review but he does not oblige. |
| 78.2 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Floats this one full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey pushes this towards wide mid off and takes a single. |
| 78.3 : Joe Root to Pat Cummins, Flights this full and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins dabs this past backward point and takes a run. |
| 78.4 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Into the pads this time on a fuller length. Alex Carey clips this through mid-wicket for one more. |
| 78.5 : Joe Root to Pat Cummins, Wide outside the off stump and a fraction short. Pat Cummins feels for this and gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 78.6 : Joe Root to Pat Cummins, Another tough opportunity for Joe Root and he is unable to hold onto it! Tosses this one full and just outside the off stump. Pat Cummins hits this hard to the left of the bowler. Joe Root gets low and manages to get a hand to the ball but it is hit hard and goes past him. A single is taken and Pat Cummins retains strike. |
| Ben Stokes having a word with Stuart Broad! It seems he will continue for at least one more over. The second new ball is available after this over. 54 needed more! |
| 79.1 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Effort delivery, a bouncer but it's down the leg side, Pat Cummins ducks easily. |
| 79.2 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Back of a length this time, but the line is again down the leg side, Cummins walks across the stumps and lets it go. |
| 79.3 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, A shade short and on off, jumping a bit onto the batter, Cummins gets on top of the bounce and jams it down on the pitch. |
| 79.4 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Shortish and on off, staying a fraction short, Cummins is on his toes but sees the ball all the way as he blocks it to the off side. |
| 79.5 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Bouncer but it's angled down the leg side, Cummins ducks comfortably. |
| 79.6 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Stokes keeps his length short but the line is down the leg side. Cummins allows it through. |
| The new ball is available now and being brought to the umpire. Will England take it? Ben Stokes has a word with James Anderson and Stuart Broad and they have decided to hold it back for a bit. |
| 80.1 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Flighted and full, around off, Carey stretches forward and pushes it to covers. |
| 80.2 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Play and a miss! Root drops it full and around off, Carey strides forward to drive but it spins and bounces away to beat the bat! |
| 80.3 : Nathan Lyon strides out to the middle and he needs to hang around with his skipper here. |
| Joe Root to Alex Carey, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Root had put two down but he has redeemed himself. The crowd goes Rooooooooooooooooooooooootttttttt! What a champion cricketer!!! The decision to not take the second new ball immediately has worked. Australia are still 54 runs away but now they have only two wickets left. Coming to the delivery, it's tossed up around off, Alex Carey wears his skates to hammer it over and behind the bowler but fails to connect properly. It hurries back to Ro |
| 80.4 : Joe Root to Nathan Lyon, Loopy and full, outside off, Lyon lunges and defends it back. |
| 80.5 : Joe Root to Nathan Lyon, Flighted again, outside off, Lyon covers his stumps and allows it through. |
| 80.6 : Joe Root to Nathan Lyon, Full and outside off, pushed in the gap at covers for one. |
| 81.1 : Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Well played! Short and around leg, Lyon turns and pulls it towards fine leg for a run. Australia have no option but to keep striking and get closer to the target. |
| 81.2 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Smart bowling! Stokes senses the batter stepping back and he follows Cummins with a bouncer on the leg side. Pat ducks somehow as he loses his balance. |
| 81.3 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Back of a length, on off, Cummins defends it to the off side. |
| 81.4 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Short in length but down the leg side, Cummins shoulders arms as he moves across the stumps. |
| 81.5 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Digs it in short but again Stokes gets his direction wrong. Cummins has an easy leave. |
| 81.6 : Ben Stokes to Pat Cummins, Shortish and on off, Pat taps it down towards covers and calls his partner for a run. Stokes chases, slides and has a shy at the bowler's end. He misses as Pat Cummins dives in. Both captains giving it their all. 51 needed with 15 overs to go on the final day of this Test match. |
| 82.1 : Joe Root to Pat Cummins, Flighted and on off, Cummins defends it with the spin to the leg side. |
| 82.2 : Joe Root to Pat Cummins, Turning in from around off, Pat blocks it from the back foot. |
| 82.3 : Joe Root to Pat Cummins, SIX! High and handsome! Full and floated, just around off, Pat Cummins finds it in his range and pumps it down the ground for a biggie at long off. |
| 0.0 : DRINKS! What a cracking contest we are privileged to witness here! This game is going right down to the wire with England needing two wickets to clinch a remarkable win and Australia 51 runs away from grabbing victory out of the jaws of defeat. We also need to keep in mind that there is just an hour left to play with a maximum of 15 overs that can be bowled. With all three results possible we need to fasten our seat belts and sit tight for a nail-biting finish. |
| 82.4 : Joe Root to Pat Cummins, Root drags his length and bowls it short on off, Cummins punches it to sweeper cover for a couple. |
| 82.5 : Joe Root to Pat Cummins, SIX! Pat is doing it for Australia. Aggression from the skipper. Loopy and full, outside off, Cummins thwacks it over long off for a maximum. 37 needed more. |
| 82.6 : Joe Root to Pat Cummins, Slower through the air, full and around off, Cummins defends it back to the bowler. 14 from the over to silence the crowd. |
| 83.1 : Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon, Broad begins with a short ball on off, Lyon sits on the back foot and defends it back. A bit uppish but it's not carrying to the bowler. |
| 0.0 : Looks like the 14-run over has prompted Ben Stokes to turn to his frontline bowlers. Stuart Broad (16-3-42-3) has been brought into the attack and still has the old ball in his hand. |
| 83.3 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Digs it in short, around middle, Cummins fends it off towards third man and gets two runs. |
| 83.4 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, FOUR! Slapped away! Short in length and wide outside off, Cummins exercises his arms and whacks it through cover-point for a boundary. 30 needed more! |
| 83.5 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Short and around middle and leg. The bounce gets big on the batter but Cummins uses his height and defends it down on the surface. |
| 83.6 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Broad follows the batter down the leg side with a short ball, Cummins leans back and hits it towards covers. Not in the gap. England have a chance to take the new ball and have a real crack at Lyon. Will they do that? |
| 84.1 : Ollie Robinson to Nathan Lyon, Robinson starts with a short ball on middle and leg, Lyon shuffles across the stumps and tries to glance but misses. It goes right across the face of his bat and nearly takes some part of it. |
| 84.2 : Ollie Robinson to Nathan Lyon, Bouncer around off, Lyon shapes up for the pull shot but then pulls out. |
| 84.3 : Ollie Robinson to Nathan Lyon, Goes short and around off, Lyon stays back to pull but misses. It brushes his helmet and loops behind the keeper. They cross for a leg bye. |
| 0.0 : Ollie Robinson (14-6-29-2) will replace Ben Stokes from this end now and it does not look like he will be taking the new ball either. |
| 84.4 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Fuller and on off, Cummins covers the line and pushes it to covers. |
| 84.5 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Back of a length, around off, Cummins stays back and gently pushes it in the gap at cover-point. They steal two runs. Smart from the Aussie skipper. The stand is now 27 runs and Australia need another 27 runs for a famous win. |
| 84.3 : Slight halt! The ball has gone off the helmet and the physio is out to do a mandatory concussion check. He looks okay and the game is set to resume... |
| 84.6 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, A low full toss, dipping in around off, Cummins strokes it to mid off. |
| England have finally decided to take the new ball and seems like the best option the hosts have for taking a wicket. |
| 85.2 : Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon, BEATEN! Back of a length, outside off and holding its line, Lyon has a tentative push inside the line and misses. |
| 85.3 : Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon, Well played. This one is angled into the batter, around off and on a length, Lyon defends it form the middle of the bat and towards the bowler. |
| 85.4 : Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon, FOUR! This will upset the English crowd but Australia will love it. Full and around off as Broad goes searching for some movement, Lyon drives it from the middle of the bat and places it wide of the bowler and the mid-off fielder for a boundary. 23 needed more! |
| 85.5 : Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon, Short in length and outside off, Lyon hangs on the back foot and flays at it, only to be beaten. The crowd cheers, they are investing a lot of energy behind every ball. What an atmosphere! |
| 85.6 : Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon, A tempter from Broad! He sprays it full and wide outside off, inviting the drive, Lyon doesn't flash at it and lets it go through to the keeper. |
| 86.1 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Lands it on a length around off, Cummins drops it with soft hands to covers and takes a single. 22 needed more for Australia - England need 2 wickets. |
| 86.2 : Ollie Robinson to Nathan Lyon, A nice clip from Lyon! Full ball on middle and leg, drifting down, Lyon helps it down to fine leg and rotates the strike. The stand moves to 33. |
| 86.3 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, FOUR! Full in length and outside off, Cummins reaches out, loses his bottom hand but goes with his aerial shot over covers. Ollie Pope dives but to no avail. Zak slides to make the stop in the deep but ends up pushing it onto the fence. 17 needed more. |
| 86.4 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Pitches it up and around off, Cummins drives it to mid off. |
| 86.5 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Back of a length on off, straightening a hint, Cummins gets squared up but defends it well to covers. |
| 86.6 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Uses the angle of the bowler well. Around off, on a length, Pat Cummins walks across the stumps and nudges it to fine leg for one. Retains strike. 16 needed more! |
| 87.1 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Darts in a length ball on off, Cummins defends it back from the leading half of his blade. |
| 87.2 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, On a length around off, Cummins plays it down with gentle hands to covers and pinches a single. 15 needed more. |
| 87.3 : Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon, Fuller in length on off, Lyon drives without any footwork. It goes past the diving bowler to mid off. |
| 87.4 : Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon, Full and outside off, another drive minus footwork from Lyon and he finds mid off again. |
| 87.5 : Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon, Beaten! Broad plants a length ball outside off, Lyon tries to defend but misses. It beats the outside edge by a whisker. |
| 87.6 : Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon, Broad goes full and around off, targeting the pads of the batter but Lyon does well to close the face of his bat in time. He flicks it to mid-wicket and it's an interesting call from Cummins to take a single on the last ball. 14 needed more. |
| 88.1 : Ollie Robinson to Nathan Lyon, Short in length, around off and coming slowly off the surface, Lyon gets across and tries to pull but misses. He takes a blow on his body. Cummins looks for a run but is sent back. |
| 83.2 : Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon, PUT DOWN! Ben Stokes nearly pulled off a stunner. Broad bangs it in short, on middle, Lyon plays a mistimed pull shot in the air. It flies towards square leg where Stokes jumps and stretches his right hand to catch it but it pops out after hitting his palm. Ben tries to catch it on the second attempt but fails. The batters cross. |
| Ollie Robinson to Nathan Lyon, Back of a length, around middle and leg, Lyon moves across and plays a mistimed pull shot. It comes off the inner portion, clips his thigh pad and rolls wide of the keeper. They cross. 13 needed more. |
| 88.3 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Ollie Robinson targets the off stump with a length ball, Cummins gets on the front foot and defends it to the off side. |
| 88.4 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, On middle, a length ball going down, Cummins fails to flick and it goes off his pads to square leg. The bowler appeals a bit as the batters cross. A leg bye is given. 12 needed more. |
| 88.5 : Ollie Robinson to Nathan Lyon, Shortish and outside off, Lyon goes back to work it towards mid-wicket. He sets off for a run but Cummins sends him back after taking a couple of steps down the track. |
| 88.6 : Ollie Robinson to Nathan Lyon, Play and a miss! Short in length and outside off, Lyon tries his best to cash in with a pull shot but misses. 8 overs left in this Test match, 2 wickets to take for England, and Australia need two big hits. |
| 89.1 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Back of a length, on off, Cummins defends off the back foot to covers. |
| 89.2 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Play and a miss! Broad has his hands on his head. He serves it on a length outside off, getting it to hold its line, Cummins presses forward to push inside the line but misses. |
| 89.3 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Fuller and on off, Cummins plants his front foot across and clips it through backward square leg for a run. 11 needed more. |
| 89.4 : Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon, FOUR! The target is under 10 now! The Australian balcony is delighted. Some nervous smiles there! Full in length, around middle, Lyon shows the courage of a lion as he lifts it over mid on for a boundary. Ice in the veins of the GOAT! |
| 89.5 : Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon, Fractionally short, around middle and leg, Lyon glances it through square leg for a single. One big hit away are the Kangaroos! |
| 89.6 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Nothing fancy from the Aussie skipper. The line is straight from Broad, Cummins eases it away, off his pads and in front of square on the leg side, for a single. 5 needed more. |
| 90.1 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Ollie Robinson follows the batter down the leg side with a short delivery, Cummins raises his bat and allows it through. |
| 90.2 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Great delivery! Ollie Robinson bends his back and digs it in, around off and it shoots off the surface. Cummins is taken by surprise as he leaps. Does well to drop his wrists as the ball whistles past him. A good take by Jonny Bairstow! |
| 90.3 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, A sedate bouncer this time, around middle, an easy duck for the Aussie skipper. |
| 0.0 : A big discussion taking place near the pitch among the English players and they have decided to stick with Ollie Robinson. |
| 90.4 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Yorker around off, Cummins exposes all his stumps as he steps back but does well to dig it out off the bottom part to mid on. |
| 90.6 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Maiden and that will keep Lyon on strike. Short in length and outside off, slower in pace, Pat ducks. 5 needed. |
| 90.5 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Short in length and down the leg side, Cummins simply walks across the stumps and lets it go through to Jonny. |
| 91.1 : Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon, Gloves it. Short and on middle, targeting the body, Lyon fends it away. It perhaps takes his gloves and drops wide of Pope at short leg. |
| 91.2 : Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon, Short in length, on off, Lyon mistimes his pull shot and it just evades Popes at short leg. They cross. 4 to win as the 50-run stand comes up. |
| 91.3 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Sliding down the leg side, a bit on the shorter side, Cummins offers no shot and it goes off his thigh pad to short leg. |
| 91.4 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Back of a length, down the leg side again, Pat once more offers no shot and wears it on his thigh pad. |
| 91.5 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, On a good length, around middle, Pat defends it back and Broad stops the ball with a dive to his right. The veteran has given his all. |
| 91.6 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Short in length and on middle, Cummins jumps and tucks it to mid-wicket for a run. Retains strike and now 3 needed more for Australia. |
| 92.1 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, Well stopped! Shortish and on middle, Cummins helps it towards backward short leg. Pope dives and makes a superb stop moving away to his right. |
| 92.2 : Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, A bit short and on off, Pat jumps and defends it to the off side. |
| 92.3 : AUSTRALIA WIN THE FIRST ASHES TEST MATCH BY 2 WICKETS! What an extraordinary game this has been! The pendulum kept constantly swinging both ways and provided us with non-stop entertainment despite the rain interruptions. The reigning Test champions have started their title defense in this World Test Championship cycle with a win against their arch-rivals away from home and have set this series up beautifully. They continue their outstanding form and have shown why they are the best Test tea |
| SESSION SUMMARY - 99 runs, 33.3 overs, 3 wickets. A lot depended on Usman Khawaja to help Australia take the game deep after they found half their team back in the shed at the Tea interval with 98 runs needed in the final session. He fought hard to keep the scoreboard ticking while holding up one end and had Cameron Green for company who came out after the break looking to be much more positive. Green added 49 runs with Khawaja for the sixth wicket but chopped one onto his stumps off the bow |
| England found an opening and had their tails up as they built pressure on Alex Carey with some disciplined bowling. The English bowlers were unable to get a breakthrough though and the skipper decided to bring himself into the attack. The decision bore fruit immediately as he managed to finally end Khawajaâs stubborn stand on 65 in 197 balls. Carey and Pat Cummins hung around till the new ball was available but Ben Stokes pulled off another masterstroke by not taking the brand-new cherry an |
| The Australian openers managed to survive the four overs on Day 1 but did not get off to the best starts on Day 2 as they lost David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne on consecutive deliveries. Things got worse for them when Steven Smith was dismissed for a low score before Lunch and the declaration seemed to be working for the hosts. Usman Khawaja proved the be the thorn in their side though as he held up one end and built good partnerships with Travis Head, Cameron Green, and Alex Carey. H |
| Presentation time... |
| Player of the Match is Usman Khawaja! Says that he was very nervous in the final five minutes and counts this as one of his favourite Tests to be a part of! Shares that there was too much nervous energy in the dressing room and he was watching the match on a delay. Adds that this knock of his is right up there and tells that the ebb and flow of this Test match was excellent with no one having it until the end. Reminds that the last series was tough work for the Aussie batters, barring Smith and |
| England started Day 4 intending to make sure that they get a result in this game as they looked to be aggressive from the word go led by Joe Root. He scored 46 alone with Harry Brook as both missed out on half-centuries by 4 runs and Ben Stokes added 43 runs to score as well. They kept losing wickets in regular intervals though and were bowled out by Tea for 273 runs setting a target of 281. The Australian bowlers did a remarkable job with Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon claiming four wickets ea |
| 85.1 : Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon, Begins with a good-length delivery, around off, Lyon covers the line and defends it from the shoulder of his bat to the point region. |
| 92.3 : The hosts won a good toss and elected to bat first with Zak Crawley smashing the first ball to the fence for four. The tone had been set for how the hosts were planning to approach their batting effort but suffered an early setback as Ben Duckett was dismissed after playing a couple of good shots. Ollie Pope got off to a decent start but could not make it count and was dismissed along with Crawley who scored 61 runs in 73 balls before Lunch. Joe Root batted beautifully from one end with Harry Br |
| David Warner and Usman Khawaja started wonderfully well though and added 61 runs together but a late surge on Day 4 allowed England to claim three crucial wickets as Ollie Robinson dismissed David Warner and Stuart Broad sent Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith packing. The delayed start on Day 5 had everyone sweating and one session was lost to rain. Usman Khawaja and Scott Boland were watchful to begin before Stuart Broad was able to send the night watchman back to the shed. Moeen A |
| Pat Cummins, the skipper of Australia, starts by saying that their supporters got outnumbered but thanks them for sticking around. Adds that there were no demons on this surface on the final day and regarding Lyon's boundary over mid on, Cummins smiles and says that he just stood there in awe and said 'nice shot Gary'. Mentions that the beauty of this series is that both teams have different strengths and they stick to it. Praises Khawaja for his composure and calls him a class player. He is rea |
| Ben Stokes, the captain of England says that he is very proud of the team to take this game into Day 5, and it was wonderful to see the way they handled the rollercoaster of emotions. Claims that this is what they want to do as they hope to keep the people involved and on the edge of their seats. Reckons that a loss is a loss in terms of how they operate. Adds that losing always hurts regardless and they want to keep making the moves when the time is right. Mentions that when they come on th |
| Right then, what an epic battle we have witnessed and this is just the start. We still have four more Test matches to go in this monumental series between two powerhouses. Australia have taken a 1-0 lead in the series but we expect England to come back stronger at Lord's which will be the next venue. The game begins in a week's time on Wednesday the 28th of June at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT) but our coverage will begin well in advance. Till then, take care and goodbye! |
| Ollie Robinson to Pat Cummins, FOUR! AUSTRALIA WIN! Pat Cummins is pumped up, he lifts Lyon in delight. What an end to this Test match! The 8th wicket partnership has done it for the tourists. Back of a length, around off, Cummins pushes inside the line with soft hands and edges it down towards third man. Harry Brook speeds across to his right from straightish third man and Zak Crawley chases it to his left from deep point. Brook reaches first with a slide but he ends up deflecting it o |
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