| 20.2 : 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! |
| 24.4 : 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. |
| 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 |
| 17.5 : 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 : 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 |
| 0.1 : 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. |
| 2.3 : 2.3: 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. |
| 1.1 : 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. |
| 3.3 : 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 : 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. |
| 14.3 : 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. |
| 7.5 : 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. |
| 12.6 : 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. |
| 10.5 : 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. |
| 9.6 : 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. |
| 29.1 : 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. |
| 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. |
| 32.3 : 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. |
| 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. |
| 34.6 : 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. |
| 37.2 : 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 |
| 38.4 : 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 |
| 40.2 : 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. |
| 43.1 : 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. |
| 43.4 : 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. |
| 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. |
| 47.6 : 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. |
| 48.5 : 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. |
| 49.3 : 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 : 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. |
| 50.3 : 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. |
| 52.1 : 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. |
| 52.5 : 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. |
| 54.1 : 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. |
| 57.3 : 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 : 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. |
| 59.3 : 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. |
| 60.1 : 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. |
| 60.4 : 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. |
| 61.3 : 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. |
| 63.4 : 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. |
| 64.2 : 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. |
| 64.4 : 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. |
| 65.5 : 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 : 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 |
| 66.6 : 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. |
| 67.5 : 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. |
| 69.4 : 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. |
| 70.4: 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. |
| 74.5 : 74.5: 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. |
| 77.1 : 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. |
| 77.3 : 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. |
| 77.5 : 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. |
| 0.6 : 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. |
| 2.2 : 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. |
| 8.3 : 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. |
| 9.2 : 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. |
| 10.1 : 10.1: 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 : 10.2: 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. |
| 11.4 : 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. |
| 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. |
| 20.6 : 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. |
| 21.5 : 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. |
| 26.6 : 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 |
| 27.4 : 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. |
| 29.2 : 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. |
| 33.1 : 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. |
| 35.3 : 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. |
| 37.2 : 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. |
| 37.6 : 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. |
| 39.4 : 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. |
| 41.6 : 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. |
| 42.4 : 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. |
| 43.2 : 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 : 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. |
| 44.1 : 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. |
| 45.3 : 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 60.1 : 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. |
| 60.4 : 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. |
| 61.1 : 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. |
| 62.3 : 62.3: 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 66.4 : 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. |
| 67.1 : 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 |
| 68.4 : 68.4: 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. |
| 73.3 : 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. |
| 75.5 : 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 : 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. |
| 80.5 : 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. |
| 83.3 : 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. |
| 84.6 : 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. |
| 86.3 : 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. |
| 88.2 : 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. |
| 89.1 : 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. |
| 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. |
| 96.3 : 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. |
| 97.1 : 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! |
| 98.2 : 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 : 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 : 98.4: 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. |
| 101.1 : 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. |
| 101.4 : 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. |
| 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. |
| 114.3 : 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 |
| 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 |
| 115.5 : 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. |
| 116.1 : 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 |
| 5.3 : 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. |
| 8.4 : 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 |
| 9.1 : 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. |
| 11.2 : 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 : 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 : 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. |
| 13.1 : 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. |
| 13.4 : 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! |
| 15.3 : 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. |
| 16.4 : 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. |
| 16.6 : 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 |
| 18.5 : 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. |
| 19.2 : 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. |
| 21.1 : 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. |
| 21.3 : 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. |
| 23.5 : 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. |
| 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. |
| 25.1 : 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 |
| 33.4 : 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 |
| 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. |
| 38.5 : 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. |
| 40.2 : 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. |
| 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 : 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. |
| 44.2 : 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 : 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. |
| 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 |
| 46.5 : 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. |
| 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. |
| 48.2 : 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 |
| 52.1 : 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. |
| 53.4 : 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. |
| 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 |
| 56.5 : 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 61.6 : 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. |
| 64.3 : 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. |
| 66.2 : 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 |
| 0.4 : 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 : 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. |
| 4.4 : 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. |
| 8.3 : 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. |
| 13.1 : 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. |
| 13.5 : 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. |
| 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. |
| 15.3 : 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. |
| 17.1 : 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. |
| 17.4 : 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. |
| 18.5 : 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 : 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. |
| 20.3 : 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. |
| 21.3: 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 |
| 23.4 : 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. |
| 25.3 : 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 |
| 26.2 : 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. |
| 27.1 : 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. |
| 29.4 : 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. |
| 37.2 : 37.2: 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. |
| 43.1 : 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! |
| 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. |
| 44.3 : 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. |
| 44.5 : 44.5: 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 |
| 45.6 : 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. |
| 48.1 : 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. |
| 55.6 : 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. |
| 63.4 : 63.4: 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! |
| 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. |
| 71.6 : 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 |
| 76.2 : 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. |
| 78.1 : 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. |
| 80.3 : 80.3: 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 |
| 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. |
| 82.5 : 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. |
| 83.4 : 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! |
| 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! |
| 86.3 : 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. |
| 89.4 : 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! |
| 92.3 : 92.3: 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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