| 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. |
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