| 0.0 : TOSS - Pat Cummins calls it right and the coin lands in his favour. Australia have elected to BOWL first. |
| England (Unchanged Playing XI) - Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Moeen Ali, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jonny Bairstow (WK), Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Stuart Broad, James Anderson. |
| Australia (Playing XI) - David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (C), Todd Murphy (In place of Cameron Green), Josh Hazlewood |
| We are moments away from the start of the game as the two sets of players and the match officials line up for the national anthems. It will be the national anthem of Australia first followed by England's national anthem. |
| Pat Cummins, the skipper of Australia says that they will bowl first as there is a bit of cloud cover overhead. Adds that the wicket looks good and they still wish that they would have gone one better when they played here four years ago. Mentions that the preparation has been good and they are excited about this. Informs Todd Murphy is in for Cameron Green. Says Lyon always bowled well here and Murphy can be useful too. |
| 0.1 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, Mitchell Starc starts with a hard-length delivery around off, angling away, Zak Crawley lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper. |
| 0.2 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, This is on a good length and outside off, Zak Crawley leaves it alone again. Starc trying to find some swing with the breeze going on. |
| 0.3 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, Still no swing! Mitchell Starc serves this touch fuller, on off, angling away again, Zak Crawley offers no short at it. |
| 0.4 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, Fuller one, on off, Zak Crawley solidly blocks it out towards mid off. |
| 0.0 : Ben Stokes, the captain of England says that they would have had a bowl first as well. Explains that the conditions are overcast and also they have done better bowling first. Claims that they know what team they are going to go with, a couple of days in advance so there is no point in waiting. Adds that it gives the lads who are selected get time to prepare. Reckons that both teams come into this game to win. Ends by saying that the Aussies have already retained the Ashes but will want to win th |
| 0.5 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, A bit of swing but Mitchell Starc bowls this down the leg side, Zak Crawley looks to glance but misses as Alex Carey dives to his left to stop it. |
| 0.6 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, Mitchell Starc starts with a maiden over! He pulls his length back a bit, on off, Zak Crawley lets it go one more time. |
| 1.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Ben Duckett and England are underway! Josh Hazlewood begins with a good-length delivery, on leg, Ben Duckett nudges it through backward square leg for a couple of runs. |
| 0.0 : We are done with the prematch formalities as the umpires walk out to the middle. The Australian players are taking their respective positions on the field as Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett stride to the centre to open the inning for England. They will want to get a good partnership going here under overcast conditions in order to protect their middle order. Mitchell Starc has the new ball in his hand and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's play... |
| 1.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Back of a length and around off, Ben Duckett pats it down onto the wicket as the ball rolls back to the bowler. |
| 0.6 : Josh Hazlewood will share the attack and bowl from the other end. |
| 1.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Absolute Beauty! Josh Hazlewood serves this full and around middle, lands and shapes away sharply, Ben Duckett looks to block but gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 1.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Just short! Josh Hazlewood lands this on a hard length and around off, nips away a bit, Ben Duckett looks to push at it with soft hands, but gets an outside edge which falls just in front of third slip. |
| 1.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Fullish and on leg, Ben Duckett clips it towards fine leg for a single. |
| 1.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, FOUR! That is the first boundary of the innings! It comes from the bat of Zak Crawley! Josh Hazlewood lands this on a good length and around off, Zak Crawley gets on top of it and punches it with sweet timing through covers for a boundary. Top shot! |
| 2.1 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, On a length and around off, Ben Duckett dabs it through point for a single. |
| 2.2 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, Length again, outside off, Zak Crawley is happy to let it go to the keeper. |
| 2.4 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, Goes fuller, well outside off, Zak Crawley leaves it alone this time. |
| 2.5 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, Clever from Starc! He pulls his length back this time, on middle, nips away a shy bit this time, Zak Crawley stays there and tries to keep it out with an angled bat but the ball just goes past the outside edge. |
| 2.6 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, Pitched up, on middle, Zak Crawley blocks it down the pitch. Starc is looking sharp out there. |
| 3.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Back of a length and on off, Ben Duckett taps it towards point for a single. |
| 3.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, On a length and on middle, Zak Crawley turns it to the leg side for a quick single. |
| 3.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Josh Hazlewood lands this on a good length, on off, shaping away, Ben Duckett has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 3.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Goes fuller this time, on off, Ben Duckett defends it back to the bowler. |
| 3.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Full again, on middle, Ben Duckett uses his feet to work it away but gets a bit of a leading edge through point for two more runs. |
| 3.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Another full delivery, on middle, Ben Duckett moves across and just manages to clip it from the inside half of the bat towards fine leg for a run. |
| 4.1 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, FOUR! Nicely played! Mitchell Starc bowls this around off, swinging away a bit, Ben Duckett comes forward again and takes it on the full to slice it away towards the deep point fence for a boundary. |
| 4.2 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, Short of a length and on middle, Ben Duckett looks to flick it away but fails to connect cleanly. |
| 4.3 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, Fuller one, on middle, Ben Duckett misses his flick again as the ball goes off his pads into the gloves of Alex Carey. |
| 4.4 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, FOUR! Another boundary! Mitchell Starc serves this too full and too straight, Ben Duckett stays in his crease and just whips it over mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 4.5 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, This is in the blockhole, on leg, Ben Duckett squeezes it towards deep square leg for a brace. |
| 4.6 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, Pitched up and around leg, Ben Duckett works it through square leg for one. Starc is struggling with his lines at the moment. |
| 5.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, FOUR! Powered away! Almost took out his partner! Josh Hazlewood serves this a bit full, outside off, Ben Duckett skips down the track and hammers it down the ground where Zak Crawley did well to move out of the way as the ball races to the long off fence for a boundary. |
| 5.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Fuller one, on middle, Ben Duckett looks to flick it away but gets another leading edge on the bounce to deep point. They cross. |
| 5.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, On a length and around off, Zak Crawley pushes it through covers for a run. |
| 5.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Back of a length and outside off, Ben Duckett cuts it nicely towards deep point for another run. |
| 5.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Goes fuller, on middle, Zak Crawley looks to play at it but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for one. |
| 5.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Back of a length and around off, Ben Duckett drops it in front of gully for one more. |
| 6.1 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, Full and around leg, Ben Duckett clips it towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 6.2 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, Full again, on middle, swinging in this time, Zak Crawley works it off the inner half through square leg for a run. |
| 6.3 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, On a length and on off, Ben Duckett steers it towards deep point for another run. |
| 6.4 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, Back of a length, on leg, Zak Crawley nudges it through square leg for one. |
| 6.5 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, Short of a length and on middle, Ben Duckett pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for one more. |
| 6.6 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, Another single to end the over as this good-length delivery is pushed through cover-point by Crawley. |
| 7.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Another shout for LBW, but turned down again! Josh Hazlewood serves this full, on middle, angling in, Zak Crawley misses his flick and gets hit on the pads as the ball rolls away towards covers. A leg bye is taken. Pat Cummins decides against the reviews and that turns out to be the right decision as Ball Tracking shows it wickets is missing. |
| 7.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, On a length and on middle, Ben Duckett blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 7.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Short of a length and around off, Ben Duckett uses his feet and slaps it towards mid on with no timing. |
| 7.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Touch fuller, on off, Ben Duckett turns it to the leg side. |
| 7.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Back of a length and on off, Ben Duckett punches it through cover-point for a single. |
| 7.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Goes a bit fuller again, on off, Zak Crawley knocks it towards mid off. |
| 8.1 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, DROPPED! David Warner let go off a simple chance! Pat Cummins starts with a hard-length delivery, outside off, Ben Duckett slashes at it but gets an outside edge towards first slip where Warner gets both his hands up bit it bursts through his hands. They cross. Duckett gets a life now! |
| 8.2 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, On a length and on middle, Zak Crawley guides it towards point for a run. |
| 8.3 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Short of a length and on off, Ben Duckett only manages to chop it down as the ball bounce back towards the keeper. |
| 8.4 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Short again and just around off, Ben Duckett waits for it and cuts it late wide of third man where Josh Hazlewood runs to his right and slides to keep it inside. Three runs taken! |
| 8.5 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, BEATEN! Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length, on off, shapes away off the seam, Zak Crawley tries to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 8.6 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Goes back of a length again, on off, takes off a bit, Zak Crawley has a poke at it but gets beaten by the extra bounce. |
| 9.1 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, Mitchell Marsh begins with a back-of-a-length delivery, outside off, Ben Duckett cuts it towards deep point and comes back for the second. |
| 8.6 : Bowling change from both ends as Mitchell Marsh now comes into the attack. |
| 9.2 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, Short of a length and on off, Ben Duckett looks to cut again, but chops it down onto the pitch. |
| 9.3 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, Mitchell Marsh continues to bowl short and around off, Ben Duckett tries to cut it later and close from his body, but gets a bottom edge again as the ball goes nowhere. |
| 9.4 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, Touch fuller, on off, angling away, Ben Duckett looks to work it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads this time. This could have gone anywhere. |
| 9.6 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, On a length and around leg, Ben Duckett nudges it towards fine leg for a single. |
| Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, DROPPED! A very tough chance though! This is on a hard length and outside off, Zak Crawley tries to cut it away but gets a thick outside edge wide of third slip where Steven Smith flies to his right and gets his outstretched right hand to it but fails to grab hold of it. Two runs taken and it is also called a No Ball for overstepping. |
| Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, 2 runs. |
| 11.2 : Mitchell Marsh to Zak Crawley, Touch fuller, on middle, Zak Crawley knocks it towards mid on. No Ball called for overstepping again. |
| 9.6 : Mitchell Marsh to Zak Crawley, DROPPED! A very tough chance though! This is on a hard length and outside off, Zak Crawley tries to cut it away but gets a thick outside edge wide of third slip where Steven Smith flies to his right and gets his outstretched right hand to it but fails to grab hold of it. Two runs taken. |
| 11.2 : Mitchell Marsh to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Beautiful shot! |
| 9.5 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, Mitchell Marsh bangs in a bouncer, on off, Ben Duckett hops up but mistimes his pull towards short mid-wicket. |
| 9.6 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, On a length and around leg, Ben Duckett nudges it towards fine leg for a single. It is called a No Ball for overstepping. |
| 11.3 : Mitchell Marsh to Zak Crawley, No run. |
| 11.4 : Mitchell Marsh to Zak Crawley, Fullish and on middle, angling in, Zak Crawley loses his balance but still manages to work it through the inner half towards square leg for a run. |
| 11.5 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, Full again, on middle, Ben Duckett tucks it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 10.3 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, On a shortish length once again and outside off. Zak Crawley slashes at this and gets beaten by the extra bounce. |
| 10.5 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, This is great bowling from Pat Cummins! This is on a good length as well and angled in from outside off. The ball straightens after pitching and squares Zak Crawley up as the ball passes the outside edge. |
| 10.6 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, No run. |
| 10.4 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, BEATEN! Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Zak Crawley hangs his bat out to dry and the ball zips past the outside edge. |
| 10.2 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Bowls this back of a length but strays down leg. Zak Crawley allows this to go through to the keeper. |
| 11.1 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, Back of a length and around off, Ben Duckett punches it through covers for a single. |
| Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Pat Cummins bowls this back of a length and outside off. Ben Duckett charges down the wicket to make room and slaps this towards deep cover for three runs. |
| 12.2 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Back of a length and on off, nips back in, Zak Crawley comes forward to defend but gets an inside edge onto his thigh pads. |
| 12.1 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, On a length and around leg, angling further down the leg, Zak Crawley misses his flick. |
| 12.3 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Fine shot! Pat Cummins serves this full and around off, Zak Crawley strides forward and drills it through covers for a boundary. |
| 12.4 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Pat Cummins strikes now! Two in two overs for Australia and they are right back in the game. Pat Cummins lands this short of a length and around off, nips slightly away, Zak Crawley stays there to clip it away but closes the face too early and gets an outside edge towards second slip where Steven Smith makes no mistake this time. Two new batters at the crease for England now! |
| 12.5 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and outside off. Joe Root pokes at this one and gets an outside edge short of the wide slip fielder. |
| 0.0 : DRINKS! The players will take some refreshments. England are off to an absolute flier once again but the visitors have got some reprieve as they have managed to break the opening stand. The Aussies needed the breakthrough as the game seemed to be going away from them early after winning the toss and now they will sense an opening. England need to build a partnership now as Moeen Ali walks out to bat. |
| 12.4 : Joe Root walks out to the middle. |
| 12.6 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Continues to bowl on a good length and in the channel outside the off stump. Joe Root dabs this with soft hands towards gully. |
| 13.1 : Mitchell Marsh to Moeen Ali, Mitchell Marsh bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Moeen Ali judges this line well and leaves the ball alone. |
| 13.2 : Mitchell Marsh to Moeen Ali, Slightly wide outside off and on a good length. Moeen Ali gets his front foot forward and shoulders arms to this one. |
| 13.3 : Mitchell Marsh to Moeen Ali, Angling away from the left-hander and on a good length, outside off. Moeen Ali is content in not playing at this one as it goes through to the keeper. |
| 13.4 : Mitchell Marsh to Moeen Ali, Continues to bowl outside the off pole and on a good length. Moeen Ali does not off a shot once again as he remains watchful. |
| 13.5 : Mitchell Marsh to Moeen Ali, Goes fuller this time and over adjusts by bowling into the pads. Moeen Ali flicks this down to fine leg and picks up a couple of runs. |
| 13.6 : Mitchell Marsh to Moeen Ali, In the channel just outside off and on a good length. Moeen Ali blocks this solidly towards the mid off fielder. |
| 14.1 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Pat Cummins bowls this full and on an off-stump line. Joe Root gets his bat down and defends the ball next to his pads. Steven Smith at slip feels this has hit the pads and appeals loudly but the rest of his teammates are not interested. |
| 14.2 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Bowls this slightly short and outside off. Joe Root cuts this hard but straight to the man at backward point. |
| 14.3 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, On a good length this time and gets the ball to nip back in from outside off. Joe Root tries to keep this out but gets beaten and hit high on the pads. |
| 14.4 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, FOUR! Joe Root has timed this really well and used the pace of the bowler! Pat Cummins delivers this on a good length and outside off. Joe Root dabs this with soft hands into the gap towards deep backward point for four runs. |
| 14.5 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Joe Root hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten all ends up. |
| 14.6 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Goes fuller and outside the off stump. Joe Root pushes this to the right of the mid off fielder and picks up a singe to retain strike. |
| 15.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Josh Hazlewood bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Joe Root blocks this solidly towards the fielder at cover. |
| 15.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, On a good length once again and just outside off. Joe Root dabs this with soft hands towards the third slip fielder. |
| 15.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Australia are roaring back into the game and they have got rid of England's best batter, Joe Root! Josh Hazlewood has his first wicket of the game and Australia are right on top now. This is bowled slightly back of a length and outside the off stump. Joe Root looks to guide this down to third man but the ball nips back in and cramps him up for room. The ball takes the inside edge of the bat and goes on to shatter the stumps to the delight of |
| 11.6 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mitchell Marsh draws first blood! A wicket against the run of play and a soft dismissal as well. Marsh lands this back of a length and down the leg side, Ben Duckett looks to glance it away but the ball just brushes against his gloves and goes straight towards the keeper where Alex Carey makes no mistake. There is an appeal but turned down. Pat Cummins goes for the review and they look confident. UltraEdge shows a spike to confirm it a |
| 2.3 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, A huge appeal for LBW, but turned down! This is really close, and Pat Cummins decides to take the review just at the last second. Mitchell Starc lands this on a good length again, outside off, lands and nips back in sharply, Zak Crawley fails to read to it and offers no shot, but gets hit on the pads. However, Ball Tracking shows that wickets is just missing and Crawley survives. Australia lose a review! |
| Harry Brook is the next man in. |
| 15.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. Harry Brook raises his bat and allows the ball to go through to the keeper. |
| 15.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Josh Hazlewood bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Harry Brook blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 15.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, On a good length once again and nips back in as well from just outside off. Harry Brook pushes at this and gets an inside edge towards square leg for a single to get off the mark. |
| 16.1 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, FOUR! Harry Brook gets his first boundary but this does not look very convincing! Pat Cummins bowls this slightly full and outside the off pole. Harry Brook looks to drive and gets it off the outside part of his bat towards deep backward point for four runs. |
| 16.2 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Harry Brook looks to get on top of the bounce and defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 16.3 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, This one nips back in from a good length and outside off. Harry Brook looks to work this leg side but get beaten and hit high on the pads. |
| 16.4 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, DROPPED! |
| 16.5 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, Fullish and on middle, Harry Brook negotiates it well. |
| 16.6 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, No run. |
| 17.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Moeen Ali, On a length and on off, Moeen Ali blocks it down the pitch. |
| 17.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Moeen Ali, Length again, on off, Moeen Ali looks to keep it out but gets a bottom edge that bounce over the stumps to the keeper. |
| 17.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Moeen Ali, Goes fuller this time and in line with the stumps. Moeen Ali dabs this with soft hands towards cover and sets off for a quick single. |
| 17.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Wide outside the off pole this time and on a good length. Harry Brook is happy to not offer a sht and leave the ball alone. |
| 17.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Back to bowling full and outside the off stump. Harry Brook defends this solidly towards cover. |
| 17.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, FOUR! A bit of fortune going Harry Brook's way but he will take it gladly! This is wide outside off and on a fuller length. Harry Brook goes hard at the ball and slices this through the slip cordon towards third man for four runs. |
| 18.1 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Pat Cummins bowls this full and outside off from 'round the wicket. Moeen Ali blocks this solidly into the off side. |
| 18.2 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, On a good length this time and into the pads. Moeen Ali dabs this towards the fielder at short leg. |
| 18.4 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Continues to bowl short and in line with the stumps. Moeen Ali rides the bounce and dabs this into the pitch. |
| 18.3 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Bowls this back of a length and into the batter. Moeen Ali drops his hands and takes the ball onto his body. |
| 18.5 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Angled into the stumps on a good length. Moeen Ali looks to work this leg side but gets a leading edge back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 18.6 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Gets this to nip into the pads from a good length. Moeen Ali is unable to get bat on this and gets hit on the pads. |
| 19.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Josh Hazlewood bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Harry Brook defends this towards the cover fielder. |
| 19.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Harry Brook feels for this one but gets beaten by the movement away and the bounce. |
| 19.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Harry Brook dabs this towards rthe fielder at point. |
| 19.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, A tad bit fuller and on and off-stump line. Harry Brook blocks this solidly towards cover. |
| 19.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Angled into the stumps on a good length. Harry Brook dabs this into the leg side. |
| 19.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, FOUR! Harry Brook gets a hold of this one and the ball flies away to the fence! This is bowled full and outside the off pole. Harry Brook throws his bat at this one and drill this ball towards deep point for four runs. |
| 20.1 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, FOUR! Poor bit of fielding in the deep get Moeen Ali a boundary as well! Mitchell Starc bowls this on a good length and outside off. Moeen Ali punches this towards deep cover-point and a misfield from Usman Khawaja in the deep gives the batter four runs. |
| 20.2 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, Goes full and on and off-stump line. Moeen Ali blocks this back down the pitch watchfully. |
| 20.3 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Moeen Ali looks to flick this into the leg side but misses and the ball goes off the pads towards square leg for a leg bye. |
| 20.4 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, On a good length and outside the off pole. Harry Brook blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 20.5 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, FOUR! Another streaky boundary from Harry Brook and he seems to be living a charmed life out in the middle. This is bowled on a good length and outside the off stump. Harry Brook pushes at this and gets it into the gap in a packed slip cordon for four runs to third man. |
| 20.6 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, Goes fuller and just outside off. Harry Brook digs this out through cover-point and picks up a single to keep strike. |
| 21.1 : Mitchell Marsh to Harry Brook, FOUR! No luck is required here for Harry Brook as he plays a cracking cover drive to show his class! Mitchell Marsh bowls this full and outside the off stump. Harry Brook gets his front foot forward and strokes this towards deep cover for four runs. |
| 21.2 : Mitchell Marsh to Harry Brook, SIX! Harry Brook is treating Mitchell Marsh with absolute disdain as he has dismissed the ball out of sight! This is bowled slightly short and into the stumps. Harry Brook whips this off his hips towards deep mid-wicket for a massive six. |
| 21.3 : Mitchell Marsh to Harry Brook, On a good length this time and outside off. Harry Brook dabs this with soft hands towards gully. |
| 21.4 : Mitchell Marsh to Harry Brook, Slightly wide outside the off pole and on a good length. Harry Brook guides this late towards deep backward point and collects a couple of runs. |
| 21.5 : Mitchell Marsh to Harry Brook, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Harry Brook defends this solidly towards the fielder at cover. |
| 21.6 : Mitchell Marsh to Harry Brook, Fuller this time and just outside the off stump. Harry Brook clips this towards the mid on fielder. A good over for England with 12 runs coming off it. |
| 22.1 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, Mitchell Starc bowls this short and outside the off pole. Moeen Ali sways back and allows the ball to go through to the keeper. |
| 22.2 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Moeen Ali looks to drive this on a the up but gets beaten all ends up. |
| 22.3 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, Goes full and outside off. Moeen Ali knocks this towards deep point and picks up an easy single. |
| 22.4 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, Bowls this full and in the channel just outside off. Harry Brook blocks this solidly into the off side. |
| 22.5 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, Back of a length this time and outside off. Harry Brook walks down the wicket and is surprised by the length. Just about manages to keep this down into the off side. |
| 22.6 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, Decides to bowl this on a good length and outside off. Harry Brook knocks this towards mid off and shouts no, no, nooo! |
| 23.1 : Mitchell Marsh to Moeen Ali, Mitchell Marsh bowls this on a good length and outside off. Moeen Ali shoulders his arms to this one. |
| 23.2 : Mitchell Marsh to Moeen Ali, Strays down leg side this time and on a good length. Moeen Ali looks to play this fine but the ball is far from the bat. Alex Carey does well to stop the ball diving to his right. |
| 23.3 : Mitchell Marsh to Moeen Ali, Onto the pads on a good length. Moeen Ali tucks this to the left of mid-wicket and picks up a single. |
| 23.4 : Mitchell Marsh to Harry Brook, Goes full this time and in line with the stumps. Harry Brook clips this towards deep square leg and picks up a run. |
| 23.5 : Mitchell Marsh to Moeen Ali, Delivers this just outside off and on a good length. Moeen Ali dabs this towards covers with soft hands. |
| 23.6 : Mitchell Marsh to Moeen Ali, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Moeen Ali remains watchful as he blocks this into the off side, |
| 24.1 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, Mitchell Starc bowls this full and outside the off stump. Harry Brook strokes this firmly but straight to the wide mid off fielder. |
| 24.2 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, Pitching outside leg stump and on a good length. Harry Brook looks to play this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads. |
| 24.3 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, Well down leg side this time and on a good length. Harry Brook tries to get bat on this but misses and the ball goes through to the keeper. |
| 24.4 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, FOUR! Harry Brook continues to be aggressive as he gets himself yet another boundary! Mitchell Starc serves this full and outside the off pole Harry Brook drills this towards deep cover for four runs. |
| 24.5 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries as Harry Brook is countering the Aussies with some fireworks here! This is short and outside the off stump. Harry Brook makes room from himself on the leg side and slaps this towards deep point for four more runs. |
| 25.1 : Mitchell Marsh to Moeen Ali, Mitchell Marsh bowls this slightly back of a length and going down leg. Alex Carey is unable to collect the ball cleanly and the batters steal a bye. |
| 24.6 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, SIX! Harry Brook is making a mockery of Mitchell Starc's bowling as he seems to be having loads of fun out in the middle! Mitchell Starc bowls this short and outside off. Harry Brook gets across the line of the ball and hooks this over deep backward square leg for six runs. 14 runs from the over and brings up the 50-run partnership between these two. |
| 25.2 : Mitchell Marsh to Harry Brook, Bowls this on a good length and into the stumps. Harry Brook dabs this towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 25.3 : Mitchell Marsh to Harry Brook, Bowled on a fuller length and outside off. Harry Brook hits this hard towards the fielder at cover. He manages a half-stop and allows the batters to pick up a run. |
| 25.4 : Mitchell Marsh to Moeen Ali, On a good length and outside the off stump. Moeen Ali taps this towards point with soft hands and sets off for a quick single. |
| 25.5 : Mitchell Marsh to Harry Brook, Goes full and angles this into the stumps. Harry Brook blocks this watchfully towards the fielder at mid on. |
| 25.6 : SESSION SUMMARY - 131 runs and 3 wickets in 26 overs. A session of two halves! England scored runs at a pretty good rate and there were a lot of boundaries, but Australia too managed to get the breakthroughs and haven't let the hosts get away with it. It was full of exciting cricket as both teams went hard at each other and we can expect the same throughout this final Test. |
| It could have been worse for England, but the visitors were really poor with their catching as they dropped a few too many as per their standards. Harry Brook took full advantage of this and racked up the runs and is already into the 40s while Moeen Ali also held the other end well. Both these batters will look to build this stand even further in the post-Lunch session while Australia will hope to make some early inroads and expose the lower middle order of the hosts as soon as possible. Joi |
| Mitchell Marsh to Harry Brook, Delivers this one full and outside the off pole. Harry Brook strokes this towards deep cover-point and picks up a couple of runs. |
| After being forced to bat first, the two English openers, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley got off to a flying start adding 62 runs in no time. The Aussie pacers couldn't use the overcast conditions that well but once the skipper Pat Cummins came into the attack, things started to happen and he was good with the changes as well. Just at the hour mark, Mitchell Marsh got rid of Duckett with one straying down the leg which was followed by two quick wickets from Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc |
| ... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ... |
| 26.1 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Pat Cummins starts the session from 'round the wicket to the left-hander. He bowls this on a good length and into the stumps. Moeen Ali dabs this gently towards mid-wicket. |
| 26.2 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Goes a fraction fuller this time and at the stumps. Moeen Ali blocks this solidly back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 0.0 : We are back for the second session! The players are already out in the middle. Moeen Ali and Harry Brook are to resume batting for England. Pat Cummins to start proceedings with the ball. |
| 26.3 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Pulls his length back this time and strays down leg side. Moeen Ali gets his gloves out of the way and allows the ball to go through to the keeper. |
| 26.4 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, FOUR BYES! Bangs this in short and into the batter. Moeen Ali keeps his eye on the ball and sways back out of the way. The ball swivels after going past the batter and Alex Carey is unable to grasp this diving to his right. The ball runs away to the boundary for four byes. |
| 26.5 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Moeen Ali looks really solid as he defends this towards cover. |
| 26.6 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Moeen Ali is well behind the line of the ball as he taps this towards the fielder at mid-wicket. Pat Cummins starts the session with a maiden but England got four extra runs in it. |
| Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Josh Hazlewood. |
| 27.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Pitched on the good length, first ball on the off stump. Harry Brook pushes it to covers on the front foot to steal a single. |
| 27.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Moeen Ali, Creating the angle from over the wicket, pitching it on the good length outside off. Moeen Ali lets it go to the wicketkeeper. |
| 27.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Moeen Ali, A good length ball on the stumps this time. Moeen Ali offers the front foot defence and gets a thick inside edge towards fine leg to pick up a single. |
| 27.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Another good length ball on the stumps this time. Harry Brook blocks it on the front foot straight back to the bowler. |
| 27.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, 50 for Harry Brook. Josh Hazlewood hits the length hard on the off stump, allowing the batter to place it between covers and point on the front foot for a single to pick up his 50. |
| 27.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Moeen Ali, Short ball away from the body to end the over. Moeen Ali lets it go to the wicketkeeper. |
| 28.1 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, Pat Cummins bowls this a tad bit short and outside the off stump. Harry Brook rides the bounce and taps this towards cover-point. |
| 28.2 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, Delivers this on a good length and slightly wide outside off. Harry Brook plays away from his body and pokes at this one as the ball zips past his outside edge. |
| 28.3 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, Angles this into the stumps and gets it to nip back in sharply from a good length. Harry Brook looks to work this leg side but misses and the ball hits him high on the pads. |
| 28.4 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, Goes full this time and into the stumps. Harry Brook digs this out towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 28.5 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, Another delivery that comes back in sharply off the surface from a good length, outside off. Harry Brook pushes at this and gets beaten on the inside edge. |
| 28.6 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Harry Brook dabs this with soft hands into the off side and sets off for a run. Pat Cummins runs to his left and collects the ball before throwing it towards the non-striker's end. A direct hit and Harry Brook would have been a goner. Close call for England and they need to be a bit careful. |
| 29.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Hits the good length on the stumps first up. Harry Brook stays on the crease and defends it straight to mid on. |
| 29.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, FOUR! Short and wide on this occasion to Harry Brook. He punches it from the backfoot finding a boundary behind the sweeper. Exquisite timing by the batter. |
| 29.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Good length on the stumps again. Harry Brook blocks it from the crease towards mid-wicket. |
| 29.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Play and a miss! Bowled outside the off stump this time from the length, nips back in sharply, Harry Brook tries to keep it out but misses and gets hit on the thigh pads. |
| 29.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, This is on a good length and just outside the off pole. Harry Brook pushes at this and gets an inside edge onto his inner thigh as the ball rolls to the leg side, he hobbles to the other end for a run. |
| 29.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Moeen Ali, Hits the short length again on the batter's body. Moeen Ali blocks it on the back foot straight to the fielder at covers. |
| 30.1 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, FOUR! Harry Brook is looking in song here! Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and offers width outside off. Harry Brook gets a good stride forward and punches this towards deep cover-point for four runs. |
| 30.2 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, FOUR! Two boundaries in a row and Harry Brook is making it look really easy out there! Pat Cummins delivers this full and in line with the stumps. Harry Brook knocks this straight towards long on and collects four more runs. |
| 0.0 : Halt! Moeen Ali looks to be struggling with his groin and the physio is in to check on him. We are ready to continue now. |
| 30.3 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, Delivers this one a good length and angled in from outside off. Harry Brook dabs this into the off side with caution. |
| 30.4 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Harry Brook flicks this towards deep square leg and takes a single. |
| 30.5 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, SIX! Moeen Ali uses the long handle and deposits it over the stands with ease! Pat Cummins delivers this full and pitching outside leg stump. Moeen Ali is standing well down leg side and just picks up the ball over deep mid-wicket for six runs. He has made this look super easy. |
| 30.6 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, FOUR BYES! Runs flowing easily for England now as this ball is close to the stumps! Pat Cummins gets this to nip back into the stumps from a good length. Moeen Ali swings his blade but does not connect and the ball goes just over the middle pole. The angle keeps taking the ball away from Alex Carey behind the wicket towards fine leg for four byes. |
| 31.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Just short on the off stump to start the over. Harry Brook tries to play it late from the crease but finds the fielder at cover-point. |
| 31.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Good length outside off stump. Harry Brook plays the front foot cover drive to perfection but finds the fielder at covers. |
| 31.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Hits the length again on the off stump. Harry Brook taps it to point from the crease to look for a single. Sent back by his partner as Ali is really struggling to run, |
| 31.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, The bowler hits the hard length on the body of Harry Brook. He looks to play the pull shot but misses the timing on it, finds mid on. |
| 31.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Hits the body again, Josh Hazlewood looks to bowl just back of the length. Harry Brook looks to use his wrists and flick it but misses completely. The ball hits the thigh pad and ricochets towards square leg. The batters pick up a leg bye. |
| 31.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Moeen Ali, Bowled short this time on the body. Moeen Ali uses his wrists to flick it towards fine leg for a single to end the over. |
| 32.1 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, SIX! Moeen Ali has decided to abandon caution and is going for everything now since his injury! Pat Cummins bangs this in short and just outside off. Moeen Ali goes through with the pull shot and gets a top edge over fine leg for six runs. |
| 32.2 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Angles this into the stumps on a fullish length. Moeen Ali gets this off the inside part of his bat through square leg and collects a run. |
| 32.3 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, On a good length this time and into the pads. Harry Brook tucks this towards deep square leg and takes a single. Brings up the 100-run partnership between these two batters. |
| 32.4 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Bowls this full outside off. Moeen Ali gets forward and drills this towards deep cover for one. |
| 32.5 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, Goes back to bowling full and into the stumps. Harry Brook flicks this towards deep square leg and collects a run. |
| 32.6 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, FOUR! Moeen Ali continues his onslaught and this partnership is building to dangerous proportions for Australia! This is bowled short and into the batter. Moeen Ali sways back and ramps this over the keeper's head for four runs. The left-hander has upped his scoring rate drastically over the last few overs. |
| 33.1 : Todd Murphy to Harry Brook, Todd Murphy starts with a short ball outside the off stump. Harry Brook cuts this to deep point for a single. |
| 33.2 : Todd Murphy to Moeen Ali, FOUR! Moeen Ali does not want the spinner to settle in here! This is bowled short once again and outside the off stump. Moeen Ali swats this towards deep mid-wicket and picks up four runs. |
| 33.3 : Todd Murphy to Moeen Ali, OUT! TIMBER! Moeen Ali entertainment comes to a premature end! Todd Murphy attacks the stumps this time and Moeen Ali looks to continue being aggressive but is unable to get this one away. His stumps have been shattered and he will have to take the long walk back to the shed. This has been coming for a while now since the left-hander injured his groin but he has provided some impetus to this inning. The 100-run stand has come to an end as England lose their fo |
| 33.4 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Floats this one full and outside off. Ben Stokes knocks this towards the cover fielder. |
| 33.5 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Loops this into the stumps on a fuller length. Ben Stokes pushes this back towards the bowler. |
| 33.6 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, A tad bit short and outside the off pole. Ben Stokes pushes at this and gets it off the inside part of his bat into the leg side. |
| 33.3 : The England skipper, Ben Stokes walks out to bat now |
| 34.1 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, On a length and on off, Harry Brook keeps it out to the off side. |
| 34.2 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, Length again, off, nips back in a long way, Harry Brook looks to play at it but misses and gets hit high on the pads. |
| 34.3 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, BEAUTY! Pat Cummins lands this on a good length and around off, shaping away, Harry Brook has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 34.4 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, This is on a good length and on off Harry Brook is solid in his defense again. |
| 34.5 : Pat Cummins to Harry Brook, Bowls this slightly short and outside the off pole. Harry Brook cuts this towards deep backward point and picks up a single. |
| 34.6 : Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, Gets this to nip back in off the surface from a good length. Ben Stokes looks to work this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads. Goes down onto the floor in dramatic fashion. |
| 35.1 : Todd Murphy to Harry Brook, Todd Murphy bowls this short and going down leg. Harry Brook pulls this towards fine leg and picks up a single. |
| 35.2 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Slightly short this time and outside the off stump. Ben Stokes looks to cut but gets cramped for room and is beaten on the outside edge. |
| 35.3 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Continues to bowl short and outside the off pole. Ben Stokes slaps this straight to the fielder at cover. |
| 35.4 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Angles this into the stumps on a shortish length. Ben Stokes rocks back and dabs this down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 35.5 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Tosses this full and at the stumps. Ben Stokes shimmies down the wicket and flicks this straight to the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 35.6 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Ben Stokes gets forward and dabs this into the off side. |
| 36.1 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, Mitchell Starc bowls this slightly back of a length and outside off. Harry Brook pokes at this and gets an inside edge onto his body. |
| 36.2 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, Fuller and on middle, Harry Brook drills it to the right of the bowler where Pat Cummins makes a good stop. |
| 36.3 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, Mitchell Starc bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Harry Brook dabs this with soft hands into the leg side. |
| 36.4 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, Strays onto the pads and bowls this a touch fuller. Harry Brook clips this down to fine leg for a single. |
| 36.5 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, Goes full and into the pads. Ben Stokes flicks this through the mid-wicket region and collects a run. |
| 36.6 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, Angles this away from the right-hander outside off on a fuller length. Harry Brook pushes at this and gets an outside edge just short of the slip fielder. |
| 37.1 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Todd Murphy floats this one full and outside the off stump. Ben Stokes drills this towards deep cover for a run. |
| 37.2 : Todd Murphy to Harry Brook, Slightly short and outside the off pole. Harry Brook goes deep in the crease and dabs this through point for a single. |
| 37.3 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Continues to bowl short and in line with the stumps. Ben Stokes shimmies down the wicket and pushes this into the leg side. |
| 37.4 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Ben Stokes taps this towards cover-point and sets off for a quick single. |
| 37.5 : Todd Murphy to Harry Brook, Back to bowling short and outside the off stump. Harry Brook rocks onto his back foot towards the leg side and punches this towards deep point for a couple of runs. |
| 37.6 : Todd Murphy to Harry Brook, Loops this one full and outside off. Harry Brook gets forward and knocks this towards the fielder at mid off. |
| 38.1 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, Pitched up outside the off stump for the batter to hit. Ben Stokes plays the cover drive but straight to the fielder at covers. |
| 0.0 : Drinks! England dominated the first hour of this second session. Harry Brook completed his fifty and is still scoring at a decent rate. However, Moeen Ali had some issues with his groin and after hitting a few lusty blows got out. Australia need to stop the hosts from building another big partnership and quickly get through their batting line-up. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us. |
| 38.2 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, Swings one away from the left-hander from outside leg stump. Ben Stokes looks to flick it but misses completely. Alex Carey with a good stop behind the stumps. |
| 38.3 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, OUT! BOWLED'EM! What an absolute corker! Mitchell Starc at his best and this is a dream dismissal for a left-arm pacer. Starc steams in and serves this a touch fuller, on middle, nips away a shy bit and skids through too, Ben Stokes looks to turn it to the leg side but closes the face a bit too early. As a result, he gets squared up and misses the ball which goes through to shatter the stumps. The English skipper is gone for a low score and the hosts have |
| Jonny Bairstow is the new batter at the crease with his team in a spot of bother. |
| 38.4 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, Pitches one at the stumps, up to the batter. Jonny Bairstow pushes this one towards covers and picks up a single to open his account. |
| 38.5 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, Movement away from the right-hander outside the off stump and on a good length. Harry Brook pokes at it on the front foot and gets an edge that goes towards third man for a single. |
| 38.6 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, Angles one away again outside off stump from a length. Jonny Bairstow sees this one through to the wicketkeeper. |
| 39.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, On a length and around off, Harry Brook drops it in front of point for a quick single. |
| 39.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Length again, on the sixth stump line, angling in, Jonny Bairstow leaves it alone. |
| 39.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Goes fuller this time, on off, Jonny Bairstow drives it nicely through covers for a couple of runs. |
| 39.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Full again, on middle, angling in, Jonny Bairstow just manages to tuck off the inner half to short mid-wicket |
| 39.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Josh Hazlewood lands this on a hard length and outside off, shapes further away, Jonny Bairstow offers no shot at it. |
| 39.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Josh Hazlewood continues with the fuller length, on middle this time, swinging in sharply, Jonny Bairstow misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. |
| 40.2 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, Bowls this on a shortish length and going down leg. Jonny Bairstow allows this to fly over his head straight to the wicketkeeper. |
| 40.1 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, Hits the hard length outside the leg stump. Harry Brook accepts it gleefully and flicks it from the crease towards fine leg for a single. |
| 40.3 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, Wayward bowling outside off stump, too wide to disturb the batter. Jonny Bairstow lets it go. |
| 40.4 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, Pitched full outside off stump on this occasion. Jonny Bairstow looks to drive it but only finds an inside edge to fine leg for a single. Brings up the 200 for England in quick time but it will be the wickets column that worries them. |
| 40.5 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, Delivers this on a good length outside off stump from over the wicket while creating the angle away from the batter. Harry Brook plays an uppish cover drive between covers and mid-off to pick up a couple of runs. |
| 40.6 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, This is a touch short and outside the off stump this time. Harry Brook pushes it from the crease towards deep point to pick up a single to retain strike. |
| 41.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, A slower one now, full and on off, Harry Brook pushes it back to the bowler as his bottom hand comes off the bat. |
| 41.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Full again, on middle, Harry Brook clips it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 41.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Another full delivery around off, shapes away a bit, Jonny Bairstow gets opened up but manages to tap it towards short covers. |
| 41.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, This is pitched up, on off, Jonny Bairstow strides forward and blocks it towards short covers again. |
| 41.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR LEG BYES! Josh Hazlewood serves another inswinger, full and on leg, a bit too much swing, Jonny Bairstow looks to glance but hits his foot with his bat as the ball goes off his pads towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. |
| 41.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Josh Hazlewood gets his man now! The plan has worked for him and Australia. Hazlewood serves another very full delivery, outside off this time, Jonny Bairstow backs away and tries to reach for it away from his body, but only manages to get an inside edge back onto the stumps. His short stay at the crease comes to an end as England are six down now! |
| Chris Woakes has some work to do here to bail his team out of trouble as he makes his way out to the middle. |
| 42.1 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, Bowls a short ball down leg stump. Harry Brook looks to ride the bounce and flick it using his wrists into the leg side but misses it completely. |
| 42.2 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, FOUR! What wonderful timing from Harry Brook! This is quite straight at the stumps and pitched up asking to be hit. Harry Brook plays the front foot straight drive to perfection. Beats the bowler and beats everyone for a classy boundary. |
| 42.3 : Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Mitchell Starc gets the big fish, Harry Brook! England are falling apart now! After bowling the previous one on the stump line, Starc serves this one full and well outside off. It is angling away as well as he lures the batter into the shot. Harry Brook takes the bait and goes for the big booming drive without any footwork and away from his body. He only manages to get a thick outside edge to second slip where Steven Smith takes |
| 42.4 : Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood, Angling the ball outside off stump, pitches it up but too far from the batter. Mark Wood lets it go. |
| 42.5 : Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood, Mitchell Starc hits the length consistently around the off stump. Mark Wood pokes at it from the crease making the ball take the outside edge of the bat towards third man for a single. He gets off the mark. |
| 42.6 : Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, Delivers on the body this time, from the good length. Chris Woakes makes room and blocks it from the crease towards cover. |
| 43.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Mark Wood, Full and on off, Mark Wood blocks it out towards short covers. |
| 43.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Mark Wood, FOUR! SMASHED! Josh Hazlewood lands this on a hard length and on middle, Mark Wood stays there and jabs it well over the bowler's head for a boundary. |
| 43.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Mark Wood, Touch fuller, on middle, Mark Wood steers it through point for a single. |
| 43.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes, Back of a length and on off, Chris Woakes defends it off the inside half of the bat to short mid-wicket. |
| 43.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes, FOUR! Fine shot! This is a bit fuller again and around off, Chris Woakes leans onto his drive and creams it through extra covers where Marnus Labuschagne gets a hand to it but it still has enough legs to go for a boundary. |
| 43.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes, No run. |
| 44.1 : Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood, Bowls outside off stump to start the over. Mitchell Starc hits the good length hard to get some bounce. Mark Wood throws his bat at it without any foot movement but couldn't find a connection. |
| 44.2 : Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood, Bowls this one short and at the body of the batter. Mark Wood gets on his toes to flick it away at the last moment and finds a single through mid-wicket. No foot movement again from the batter. |
| 44.3 : Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, Bowls at the body again from the back of a length. Chris Woakes flicks it off the backfoot towards deep backward square leg to pick up a single. |
| 44.4 : Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood, Delivers it outside off stump on the length again this time Mitchell Starc. Mark Wood shoulder his arms to let it go through. |
| 44.5 : Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood, Goes full this time and wide outside the off pole. Mark Wood swings his blade hard but catches thin air. The England batters at throwing their bat at everything here! |
| 44.6 : Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. Mark Wood is surprisingly watchful this time as he leaves the ball alone. |
| 45.1 : Mitchell Marsh to Chris Woakes, This is on a good length and around off, shaping away sharply, keeps low too, Chris Woakes hops up to push it away but misses as the ball dies before going to the keeper. |
| 45.2 : Mitchell Marsh to Chris Woakes, Back of a length and around off, takes off a bit, Chris Woakes tries to withdraws his bat at the last moment but the ball hits the face and goes towards point. |
| 45.3 : Mitchell Marsh to Chris Woakes, Goes fuller, on off, Chris Woakes looks to keep it out but gets an inside edge onto his pads this time. |
| 45.4 : Mitchell Marsh to Chris Woakes, Full again and around off, Chris Woakes defends it on the front foot this time. |
| 45.5 : Mitchell Marsh to Chris Woakes, On a length and on middle, Chris Woakes nudges it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 45.6 : Mitchell Marsh to Mark Wood, Back of a length and around off, Mark Wood dabs it wide of point for a quick run. |
| 46.1 : Pat Cummins to Mark Wood, Bowls it short off length on the body to start the over. Mark Wood blocks it off from the back foot into the leg side. |
| 46.2 : Pat Cummins to Mark Wood, Delivers it outside off stump from the good length. Mark Wood lifts his arms and lets the ball go through. |
| 46.3 : Pat Cummins to Mark Wood, FOUR! What a cracking shot through covers! Pat Cummins is not happy with the ball he has bowled as it is outside off stump on a fuller length.  Mark Wood plays the front foot cover drive to perfection towards deep cover-point for four runs and he moves into double figures. |
| 46.4 : Pat Cummins to Mark Wood, Outside off again but pulls his length back a fraction. Mark Wood does not offer a shot and lets it go through to the keeper. |
| 46.5 : Pat Cummins to Mark Wood, FOUR! Fortune favours the brave here! Pat Cummins bowls a well-directed bouncer at the helmet of Mark Wood who tries to pull it away and finds the top edge of the bat. The ball flies towards the fine leg boundary for a one-bounce four. |
| 47.1 : Mitchell Marsh to Chris Woakes, On a length and on off, Chris Woakes blocks it out towards mid off. |
| 46.6 : Pat Cummins to Mark Wood, Full this time and outside the off pole. Mark Wood pushes this towards point and looks for a single. Marnus Labuschagne puts in a dive to stop the ball and Chris Woakes sends his partner back. No direct hit at the striker's end and Mark Wood survives. |
| 47.2 : Mitchell Marsh to Chris Woakes, FOUR! Up and over! Chris Woakes goes big now! Mitchell Marsh serves this full and around off, Chris Woakes skips down the track and lofts it towards the long off fence where it just bounce in front of the ropes for a boundary. |
| 47.3 : Mitchell Marsh to Chris Woakes, Fuller and on middle, Chris Woakes knocks it towards mid on. |
| 47.4 : Mitchell Marsh to Chris Woakes, Sweet timing! This is full again and around middle Chris Woakes flicks it with lovely timing wide of mid on as Josh Hazlewood chases it and dives forward to push it inside. Three runs taken! |
| 47.5 : Mitchell Marsh to Mark Wood, Back of a length and around off, Mark Wood steers it through point for one. |
| 47.6 : Mitchell Marsh to Chris Woakes, This is on a good length and on off, Chris Woakes guides it off the outer half towards slip cordon. |
| 48.1 : Pat Cummins to Mark Wood, Short of a length and on middle, Mark Wood miscues his pull shot but it falls well in front of mid on. |
| 48.2 : Pat Cummins to Mark Wood, Goes fuller, on leg, Mark Wood clips it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 48.3 : Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes, On a length and on middle, angling in, Chris Woakes moves across but only manages to push it towards mid on. |
| 48.4 : Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes, Length again and around off, Chris Woakes taps it towards the vacant point region for an easy run. |
| 48.5 : Pat Cummins to Mark Wood, FOUR! Great batting! Pat Cummins serves this fuller and outside off, Mark Wood makes some room and slices it over covers as the ball lands on the practice wickets and races to the fence for a boundary. |
| 48.6 : Pat Cummins to Mark Wood, Swing and a miss! Pat Cummins lands this on a hard length and on middle, shaping away, Mark Wood backs away and slashes hard at it but fails to connect. |
| 49.1 : Todd Murphy to Chris Woakes, A bit short and on middle, Chris Woakes stays back and defends it on to the pitch. |
| 49.2 : Todd Murphy to Chris Woakes, Short again and around off, Chris Woakes mistimes his punch towards short covers. |
| 49.3 : Todd Murphy to Chris Woakes, Flatter, full and around off, Chris Woakes drills it towards deep point for a single. |
| 49.4 : Todd Murphy to Mark Wood, Quicker one, full and on off, drifts through, Mark Wood leans on to block but misses it completely. |
| 49.5 : Todd Murphy to Mark Wood, Floated, full and around off, Mark Wood leaves it alone. |
| 49.6 : Todd Murphy to Mark Wood, Goes short and on off, Mark Wood pushes it towards covers for a run. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 1! |
| SESSION SUMMARY - 119 runs and 4 wickets in 24 overs. Another session that began really well for the hosts but a bunch of wickets towards the end has shifted the momentum firmly in favour of the visitors. The game has moved on at a fast pace and England have continued with their attacking intent despite the fall of wickets. They went into Lunch having lost three wickets and with 131 runs on the board. Harry Brook was two runs short of his fifty and reached his landmark soon after the break. |
| Chris Woakes and Mark Wood have added 38 runs in 45 balls for the eighth wicket as they look to take their team to a reasonable first-inning total. Australia will be thrilled with their bowling effort so far as they have managed to run through the English batting order within two sessions. They will be hoping that the tail does not wag for the hosts and they can wrap this inning up at the earliest. Moeen Ali was dismissed by Todd Murphy in his very first over and that opened the floodgates a |
| ... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ... |
| 50.1 : Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood, Mitchell Starc starts with a good-length delivery, outside off, Mark Wood crunches it towards deep point for a single. |
| 0.0 : We are back for the third and final session of Day 1 as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The Australian players have taken their respective positions on the field and will be eager to bowl out their opponents in quick time. Chris Woakes and Mark Wood will hope to add as many runs as possible and push their team beyond the 300-run mark. Mitchell Starc has the ball in his hand and will begin proceedings. Let's go... |
| 50.3 : Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, FOUR! Lovely shot! This is full and outside off, Chris Woakes reaches for it and slices it over cover-point for a boundary. |
| 50.2 : Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, A huge appeal for LBW, and given! However, Chris Woakes opts for the review! Starc bowls this on a good length and around off, angling in sharply, Chris Woakes looks to block it out but misses and gets hit on the pads. He looks unsure but UltraEdge shows that there is a big inside edge and he is safe for now. Good review! |
| 50.4 : Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, DROPPED! Chris Woakes gets another life! The catching has been woeful from the Aussies. This is full again and outside off, Chris Woakes throws his bat at it but gets an outside edge towards gully where Mitchell Marsh lets it burst through his hands. Two runs taken |
| 50.5 : Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, On a length and on middle, Chris Woakes gets behind the line to defend it. |
| 50.6 : Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, Length again, on middle, Chris Woakes is solid in his defense again. |
| 51.1 : Todd Murphy to Mark Wood, Todd Murphy floats this one full and into the stumps. Mark Wood dabs this back down the pitch. |
| 0.0 : Todd Murphy will share the attack and bowl from the other end. |
| 51.2 : Todd Murphy to Mark Wood, FOUR! That has found the boundary and runs keep flowing for England! Todd Murphy floats this full and outside off. Mark Wood drills this towards deep cover and collects four runs. |
| 51.3 : Stuart Broad is the new batter at the crease. |
| Todd Murphy to Mark Wood, OUT! TIMBER! Todd Murphy strikes and this attacking partnership finally comes to an end! This is bowled slightly short and in line with the stumps. Mark Wood looks to make room and heave this into the off side but misses. The ball goes on to dismantle the stumps and England lose their eighth wicket. Mark Wood has played an entertaining cameo here but has to depart. Just what Australia wanted after the break and they will now want to claim the last two wicket |
| 51.4 : Todd Murphy to Stuart Broad, Bowls this full and onto the pads. Stuart Broad flicks this through mid-wicket and takes a single to get off the mark. |
| 51.5 : Todd Murphy to Chris Woakes, Bowls this short and in line with the stumps. Chris Woakes cross-bats this towards mid-wicket. |
| 51.6 : Todd Murphy to Chris Woakes, Tosses this one full and on an off-stump line. Chris Woakes pushes this towards the fielder at mid on. |
| 52.1 : Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, Mitchell Starc bowls this slightly short and outside the off pole. Chris Woakes cuts this towards deep point and picks up a single. |
| 52.2 : Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, Continues to pull his length back and outside the off stump. Stuart Broad dabs this towards the point fielder. |
| 52.3 : Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, FOUR! Stuart Broad finds the gap this time and gets his first boundary! This is bowled on a good length and wide outside off. Stuart Broad hits this uppishly past gully towards deep backward point for a couple of runs. |
| 52.4 : Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, Angles this into the pads and on a good length. Stuart Broad makes room and lofts this just over mid on for a couple of runs. |
| 52.5 : James Anderson is the last man in. |
| Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, OUT! CAUGHT! Stuart Broad perishes as he looks to throw his bat at everything! Mitchell Starc gets his third wicket of the inning and Australia need just one more wicket to bowl their opponents out on Day 1 after winning the toss. This is delivered short and outside the off pole. Stuart Broad backs away once again and looks to slap this towards the off side. He does not get his timing right and the ball goes off the top-edge towards the cover-point fielde |
| 52.6 : Mitchell Starc to James Anderson, Bowls this one full and into the batter. James Anderson looks to defend but misses and gets hit flush on the pads. The Aussies appeal but the umpire remains unmoved. Pat Cummins goes for the review and UltraEdge shows no bat involved. Ball Tracking has umpires call on wickets hitting and James Anderson survives. Australia do not lose a review though. |
| 53.1 : Todd Murphy to Chris Woakes, Todd Murphy floats this in full and into the stumps. Chris Woakes flicks this towards deep square leg and picks up a couple of runs. |
| 53.2 : Todd Murphy to Chris Woakes, Strays down the pads on a shortish length. Chris Woakes misses his flick and the keeper collects it. |
| 53.3 : Todd Murphy to Chris Woakes, Turning into the pads on a fullish length. Chris Woakes misses the ball as he looks to work this leg side. |
| 53.4 : Todd Murphy to Chris Woakes, Another dropped catch! Todd Murphy flights this full and outside the off stump. Chris Woakes charges down the wicket and hits it towards the bowler. He expects it to come a lot quicker and looks to take evasive action before sticking his hands out. Goes through his palms for a sinhle to long off. |
| 53.5 : Todd Murphy to James Anderson, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. James Anderson goes for the sweep and hits it towards deep square leg. They do not take a single through. |
| 53.6 : Todd Murphy to James Anderson, Floats this one full and into the off pole. James Anderson reverse sweeps this time and finds the fielder at short third man. |
| 54.1 : Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, SIX! That is a hefty blow from the English all-rounder! Mitchell Starc bowls this full and outside the off stump. Chris Woakes clears his front foot out of the way and thumps this back over the bowler's head for a straight six. |
| 54.2 : Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, Bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Chris Woakes clips this towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 54.3 : Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, FOUR! Chris Woakes finds the gap to perfection here! Mitchell Starc bowls this short and outside the off stump. Chris Woakes slaps this between the fielder at deep cover-point and deep backward point to find the ropes for four runs. |
| 54.4 : Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, OUT! CAUGHT! Mitchell Starc ends up with a four-wicket haul and Chris Woakes' useful inning has come to an end! England have been bowled out for what they will feel is an under-par first-inning total but on the other end, the Aussies will be walking back to the dressing room with their tails up. This is bowled short and outside the off stump. Chris Woakes throws the kitchen sink at this as he attempts to pull the ball over deep square leg for a maximum. H |
| England have been finally bowled out for 283! It was a solid batting performance from them considering the conditions out there. The two openers got them to a very good start adding 62 together. However, Ben Duckett was dismissed for 41 and they suffered a mini collapse as they went from 62-0 to 73-3. However, Harry Brook was brilliant and took his chance well after getting dropped on 5 by Alex Carey. He was the top scorer for them with an excellent 85 while Moeen Ali supported him well befo |
| Australia will be really disappointed mostly with their catching because their bowlers created a lot of chances for them. They took time to get suited to the conditions but didn't let the hosts get away with it. They could have restricted England to a lower total than this if they took their five dropped catches which could make a difference. Mitchell Starc was the pick of the bowler again with four wickets while Josh Hazlewood and Todd Murphy got a couple each. Pat Cummins who bowled real |
| 0.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, A huge appeal for LBW, but turned down! Ben Stokes decides against the review! Exciting start! Broad starts with a full delivery, on middle and leg, angling in, Usman Khawaja looks to clip it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. It looks to be missing leg. |
| 0.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, This is on a good length and around off, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone. |
| 0.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller again but sprays it down the leg side, Usman Khawaja misses his glance. |
| 0.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Stuart Broad lands this on a hard length and on middle, Usman Khawaja misses his flick again and gets hit around his box. |
| 0.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, This is pitched up, on middle, Usman Khawaja blocks it down the pitch. |
| 0.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Usman Khawaja and Australia are finally underway! Broad continues with the fuller length, on leg, Usman Khawaja clips it through square leg for a single. |
| James Anderson will share the attack and bowl from the other end. |
| 1.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Pitched outside off stump on a good length, James Anderson looking for some swing first up. Usman Khawaja stays on his crease and lets it go. |
| 1.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Another ball on the same length outside off stump, gets a little swing this time around. Usman Khawaja lifts his hands and lets it go. |
| 1.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Hitting that good length hard outside off stump with a hint of outswing. Usman Khawaja does not offer a shot. Another well-judged leave by the batter. |
| 1.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Outside the leg stump this time, James Anderson looking to bring one in from the length. Usman Khawaja looks to play the flick but misses the ball as it goes through to the keeper. |
| 1.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Comes back with the outswinger for the left-handed batter. James Anderson hits the perfect length outside off. Usman Khawaja is watchful and does not offer a shot. |
| 1.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Pitched up on this occasion outside off stump. Usman Khawaja pushes it well on the front foot towards the gap at mid-off and picks up 2 runs for his side. |
| 2.1 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, On a length and around off, David Warner guides it towards point. |
| 2.2 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Touch fuller, on off, David Warner uses his feet and taps it towards point again. |
| 2.3 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Stuart Broad lands this on a hard length and outside off, shaping away, David Warner lets it go to the keeper. |
| 2.4 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, FOUR LEG BYES! Stuart Broad sprays this full but down the leg side, David Warner misses his glance as the ball goes off his pads towards the fine leg fence for four leg byes. |
| 2.5 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, FOUR! Just wide! This is full again and down the leg again, David Warner this time tickles it fine just wide of the keeper where Jonny Bairstow dives to his right as the ball kisses his gloves and goes to the fine leg fence for a boundary. Warner get off the mark but this will count as dropped chance for Bairstow. |
| 2.6 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Back of a length and on off, David Warner steers it towards point. |
| 3.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Great start to the over by James Anderson. That famous out swinger to the left-hander from the good length just outside the off stump. Completely beats the in-form Usman Khawaja on this occasion. |
| 3.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Another peach around the off-stump channel from a good length. James Anderson swinging the ball well. Usman Khawaja raises his arms from the crease and lets the ball go. |
| 3.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Beats the outside edge again, Usman Khawaja living dangerously. James Anderson with another outswinger to the left-handed batter bowled slightly back of a length. Usman Khawaja wanted to block it from the crease but is completely beaten on this occasion. |
| 3.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, James Anderson continues to exploit the channel oustide off but this a touch wide outside off on a good-length. Usman Khawaja watches the ball well and leaves it alone. |
| 3.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Pitched up this time by James Anderson on the stumps as he gets a little greedy for the wicket and pays the price. Usman Khawaja pushes it on the front foot to find the middle of his bat and places it right next to the bowler for a straight boundary. |
| 3.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Bowls another good-length delivery on off stump. Usman Khawaja blocks it off from the crease into the off side. |
| 4.1 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Back of a length and on middle, angling in, David Warner comes forward and pats it down onto the pitch. |
| 4.2 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Goes fuller this time, on middle, angling in, David Warner turns it in front of short mid-wicket. |
| 4.3 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Full again and on the pads, David Warner flicks it nicely wide of deep square leg for a brace. |
| 4.4 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Pitched up this time, on middle, David Warner looks to block but gets an outside edge along the ground towards backward point. |
| 4.5 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Stuart Broad continues with the fuller length, on middle, David Warner negotiates it well towards short covers. |
| 4.6 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, David Warner taps it towards point for a quick single. |
| 5.1 : James Anderson to David Warner, FOUR! Welcome boundary for David Warner. Wasn't that short of a ball outside the off stump, but David Warner used the width and the lack of pace to go back deep in the crease and punch it through the covers for four runs. |
| 5.2 : James Anderson to David Warner, Outswinger just outside off stump from the length. David Warner looks to play it but gets beaten from the crease on this occasion. |
| 5.3 : James Anderson to David Warner, Attacks the stumps this time from the good length. David Warner nuggles across and blocks it finding the fielder. |
| 5.4 : James Anderson to David Warner, David Warner steps down the wicket to cut the swing of James Anderson. Good length ball on off stump. It is blocked by the batter straight to mid-on. |
| 5.5 : James Anderson to David Warner, Goes full and into the pads. David Warner flicks this down to deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 5.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length and pitching outside the leg stump. Usman Khawaja clips this towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 6.1 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Back of a length and around off, David Warner dabs it towards point. |
| 6.2 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, A huge shout for caught behind, but turned down! England looks a bit confident and Ben Stokes takes the review. Broad bangs this short of a length and around middle, lands and nips away sharply, David Warner gets opened up and misses as the ball goes off his forearm to the keeper where Jonny Bairstow takes the catch. UltraEdge confirms the same and England lose a review. |
| 6.3 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Touch fuller, on middle, David Warner blocks it down the pitch. |
| 6.4 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, On a length and on middle, angling in, David Warner moves across and keeps it out towards the bowler. |
| 6.5 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Overpitched and on leg, David Warner tucks it nicely through mid-wicket and comes back for the second. |
| 6.6 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Fullish once more, on middle, David Warner knocks it towards mid on. |
| 7.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Easy picking for Usman Khawaja and he does not miss out. Tries the outswinger but misses the line this time as he drifts this one onto the pads. Usman Khawaja only has to meet the bat with the ball to flick this towards fine leg boundary for four runs. |
| 7.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Right on the money this time around good length and on the off stump. Usman Khawaja plays the front foot and pushes this straight to mid off. |
| 7.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Good length ball again on the off stump. Usman Khawaja knocks it off the front foot into the gap at mid on to take a run. |
| 7.4 : James Anderson to David Warner, Comes around the wicket to David Warner and bowls an outswinger outside off stump. David Warner blocks it off on the front foot towards mid-off. |
| 7.5 : James Anderson to David Warner, Another good length ball on the stumps this time and David Warner dabs this into the off side. |
| 7.6 : James Anderson to David Warner, Pitches it up on the stumps from around the wicket this time. David Warner walks a step forward and blocks it straight to mid-wicket. |
| 8.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, On a length and around off, Usman Khawaja tries to withdraw his bat but ends up dabbing it towards slip cordon. |
| 8.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and around leg, Usman Khawaja looks to pull it away but misses. |
| 8.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller this time, outside off, Usman Khawaja thinks about chasing it but decides to let it go in the end. |
| 8.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Full again, on off, Usman Khawaja drops it to the off side and scampers across for a single. |
| 8.5 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Pitched up, on middle, angling in, David Warner keeps it out down the pitch. |
| 8.6 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Another full delivery, on middle, David Warner drives it straight to short mid-wicket. |
| 9.1 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Starts off with a ball on bowled back of a length and around the off-stump channel. Usman Khawaja judges the height well and leaves it alone. |
| 9.2 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this one on an off-stump line and on a shortish length. Usman Khawaja leaves this one alone and allows the keeper to collect it. The ball brushes the pads on it way to the keeper. |
| 9.3 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Tries a short ball but lands it outside the leg stump. Usman Khawaja bends down to let the ball go to the wicketkeeper. |
| 9.4 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Pitched up on the off stump on this occasion. Usman Khawaja pushes it straight past the bowler from the front foot and collects 2 runs. |
| 9.5 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Drifting one onto the pads from a good length. Usman Khawaja tries to flick it but misses the bat completely. The ball hits his thigh pads and is through to the wicketkeeper. |
| 9.6 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Hits the length hard outside off stump, gets a bit of outswing this time Mark Wood. The batter lets it go behind to the wicketkeeper. |
| 10.2 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, Fuller one, on middle, David Warner blocks it down the pitch. |
| 10.1 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, FOUR! David Warner greets Chris Woakes with a boundary! Woakes begins with a fullish delivery around off, David Warner shows the full face of the bat and drives it uppishly and wide of covers for four more runs. |
| 10.3 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, Full again and around off, David Warner taps it towards point. |
| 10.4 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, A slower one now, on a length and on middle, David Warner keeps it out to the leg side. |
| 10.5 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, Full again and around off, David Warner pushes it towards covers. |
| 10.6 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, Back of a length and around off, David Warner gets behind the line and pats it towards covers. |
| 11.1 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Pitched short at the stumps this time. Usman Khawaja plays a backfoot defence, finds the inside edge towards fine leg, and runs a single. |
| 11.2 : Mark Wood to David Warner, A good ball outside the off stump from a good length. David Warner plays a cover drive on the front foot towards the gap at covers and picks up 2 runs. |
| 11.3 : Mark Wood to David Warner, Same length outside off stump. David Warner pushes it towards the gap at covers and runs a quick single. |
| 11.4 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Short ball but not in the desired direction. Way outside the leg stump. Usman Khawaja is happy to let it go. |
| 11.5 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Comes round the wicket and angles on at the stumps. Usman Khawaja finds his inside edge which takes the ball to the fine-leg fielder and he picks up another single. |
| 11.6 : Mark Wood to David Warner, At the stumps, pitched up to the batter. David Warner takes a step forward and offers a defence straight to mid-on. |
| DRINKS! Great start for Australia as they have managed to play out almost an hour without losing a wicket. The English fast bowlers have been unable to make an impact early as there has been very little on offer from this surface. The visitors will be hoping their openers can continue the good work that they have done so far while the home crowd will be desperate for some wickets. |
| 12.1 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Full and around off, angling away, Usman Khawaja lets it go to the keeper. |
| 12.2 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Full again, on off, Usman Khawaja taps it towards short covers. |
| 12.3 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, On a length and outside off, Usman Khawaja offers no shot at it. |
| 12.4 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Goes back to his fuller length but down the leg side this time, Usman Khawaja looks to glance it but misses. |
| 12.5 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Touch fuller and just around off, shaping in on this occasion, Usman Khawaja judges it well and lets it go. |
| 12.6 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Pitched up, on middle, Usman Khawaja keeps it out towards short covers. A maiden over then! |
| 13.1 : Mark Wood to David Warner, This is on a hard length and around middle, angling in, David Warner gets hurried as he tries to work it away and gets hit on this thigh pads. |
| 13.2 : Mark Wood to David Warner, Fuller one and around off, David Warner drills it through covers for a brace. |
| 13.3 : Mark Wood to David Warner, Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, David Warner tucks it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 13.4 : Mark Wood to David Warner, Pitched up again, on middle, David Warner mistimes his drive towards short mid-wicket. |
| 13.5 : Mark Wood to David Warner, Mark Wood bangs in a sharp bouncer at 146 clicks, on middle and leg, David Warner ducks under it well in the end. |
| 13.6 : Mark Wood to David Warner, Just short! This is on a good length and around middle, shaping away, David Warner has a poke at it and gets an outside edge but it lands just in front of Jonny Bairstow behind the stumps. |
| 14.1 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on off, Usman Khawaja blocks it out as the ball rolls towards mid off. |
| 14.2 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Touch fuller, on middle, Usman Khawaja gets his bat down and taps it towards covers. |
| 14.3 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Full again and outside off this time, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone. |
| 14.4 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Classic shot! Chris Woakes serves this full and on middle, Usman Khawaja sits back and shows the full face of the bat to drive it past the bowler for a beautiful boundary. |
| 14.5 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Pitched up, on leg, Usman Khawaja turns it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 14.6 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, This is on a good length and well outside off, Usman Khawaja did not bother playing at it. |
| 15.1 : Mark Wood to David Warner, Full and on middle, angling in, David Warner turns it wide of short mid-wicket. |
| 15.2 : Mark Wood to David Warner, Full again and on middle, David Warner clips it to short mid-wicket again. |
| 15.3 : Mark Wood to David Warner, Mark Wood bangs in a quick bumper now, on middle, David Warner winds up for the hook but ducks under it. |
| 15.4 : Mark Wood to David Warner, On a length and around leg, David Warner nudges it towards fine leg for a single. |
| 15.5 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Goes back to his fuller length, on middle, Usman Khawaja solidly blocks it out. |
| 15.6 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Another full delivery, on middle, Usman Khawaja keeps it out to the leg side. |
| 16.1 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, On a length and around off, David Warner pats it down onto the pitch. He then scoops it up with his bat and gives it to the keeper. |
| 16.2 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, Length again and around off, David Warner steers it towards point. |
| 16.3 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, Back of a length and around off, David Warner dabs it in front of gully this time. |
| 16.4 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, Fullish and on off, David Warner is solid in his defense again. |
| 16.5 : Marnus Labuschagne makes his way out to the middle at number 3. |
| Chris Woakes to David Warner, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Chris Woakes draws first blood! David Warner fails to convert his start yet again in this Ashes. England have got their breakthrough! Woakes lands this on a good length and around off, angling away, David Warner stays there and tries to guide it away but the extra bounce takes the outside edge of his bat and Zak Crawley at second slip dives to his right to take a stunning catch. Australia lose their first wicket! |
| 16.6 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Length again, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne nudges it towards mid-wicket. A wicket maiden from Chris Woakes! |
| 17.1 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Mark Wood bangs this in short and going down leg from 'round the wicket. Usman Khawaja ducks under this one and allows the ball to go through to the keeper. |
| 17.2 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Strays onto the pads on a good length. Usman Khawaja looks to flick it away but misses and the ball goes off the pads into the vacant short fine leg region for a leg bye |
| 17.3 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, On a good length this time and angling in outside off from wide of the crease. Marnus Labuschagne judges the line well and leaves the ball alone. |
| 17.4 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Short once again and in line with the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne drops his gloves low and sway out of the way letting the ball go through. |
| 17.5 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Follows it up with a full delivery bowled at the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne digs this out towards the fielder at mid on. |
| 17.6 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Slightly back of a length and just outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne stands tall and blocks this into the pitch towards the leg side. |
| 18.1 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Chris Woakes bowls this on a good length angling away from the left-hander outside off. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one and allows the keeper to collect the ball. |
| 18.2 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Pulls his length back a fraction and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja dabs this towards the fielder at backward point. |
| 18.3 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller this time and outside off. Usman Khawaja raises his arms and does not offer a shot. |
| 18.4 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Delivers this one full as well and on an off-stump line. Usman Khawaja pushes this towards the short cover fielder. |
| 18.5 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Slightly back of a length this time and pitching in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja covers the line of the ball and blocks the ball back down the pitch. |
| 18.6 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Way outside the off pole, tempting the batter to play at the fullish delivery. Usman Khawaja remains patient and is content with leaving this one alone. Back-to-back maiden overs from Chris Woakes. |
| 19.1 : James Anderson to Marnus Labuschagne, James Anderson bowls this on a good length and offers width outside off. Marnus Labuschagne does not offer a shot and allows the keeper to collect this one. |
| 19.2 : James Anderson to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne gets across the stumps and dabs this to the left of the bowler. |
| 19.3 : James Anderson to Marnus Labuschagne, Well outside the off pole and on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne is not interested in playing at this one. |
| 19.4 : James Anderson to Marnus Labuschagne, On a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne raises his arms high and leaves the ball alone. |
| 19.5 : James Anderson to Marnus Labuschagne, A tad bit fuller and in the channel outside off. Marnus Labuschagne remains watchful and shoulders his arms to this one as well. |
| 19.6 : James Anderson to Marnus Labuschagne, Leaves this wonderfully on length! This is bowled at the off pole from outside off and on a good length. There is some extra bounce on offer and Marnus Labuschagne realizes that the ball is going over the stumps. Gets his pads out of the way and allows the keeper to collect the ball. Another maiden over for England. |
| 20.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Stuart Broad starts this spell from 'round the wicket and serves this full into the stumps. Usman Khawaja pushes this towards the fielder at mid one. |
| 20.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja plays for the angle but the ball straightens after pitching to beat his outside edge. |
| 20.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl on a good length and in the channel outside off. Usman Khawaja dabs this tentatively towards the point fielder. |
| 20.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller this time and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja goes for the expansive drive and gets beaten all ends up. |
| 20.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Pulls his length back this time and angles this into the batter. Usman Khawaja rides this bounce and dabs this towards the square leg fielder. |
| 20.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Angles this one down leg on a good length. Usman Khawaja looks to leave this one alone but gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls through square leg but they do not take a leg bye as no shot was offered by the batter. Another maiden bowled. |
| 21.1 : James Anderson to Marnus Labuschagne, James Anderson bowls this in line with the stumps and on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne tucks this towards deep backward square leg and picks up a single. |
| 21.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Angles this one in from outside the off stump bowling 'round the wicket to the left-hander. This is back of a length and Usman Khawaja leaves this one alone comfortably. |
| 21.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Well outside the off pole this time and on a good length. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one and allows the keeper to collect it. |
| 21.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl outside off on a good length. Usman Khawaja opts to leave this one alone as well. |
| 21.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! This should help release some of the pressure that was being built by the English bowlers! James Anderson goes full this time and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja connects the middle of his bat onto the ball this time and strokes this towards deep cover for four runs. |
| 21.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this one back of a length and into the stumps. Usman Khawaja raises his arms high into the air and allows the ball to go through. |
| 22.1 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Stuart Broad bowls this on a yorker length outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne digs this out back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 22.2 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Goes full and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this firmly towards the fielder at point. |
| 22.3 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne is content in leaving this one alone with the clock inching towards Stumps. |
| 22.4 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Goes really full this time and just outside off. Marnus Labuschagne punches this back past the bowler to the left of mid on for a single. |
| 22.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Delivers this full from 'round the wicket and at the stumps. Usman Khawaja taps this through the point region and takes a run. |
| 22.6 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this one on a good length and just outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne judges the line well and lets the ball go through to the keeper. |
| 23.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, James Anderson bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja pokes at this one and gets an outside edge that goes to the left of the fourth slip. Just short of the fielder as Ben Duckett does well to stop the ball with a dive. |
| 23.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Angles this in from outside off and back of a length. Usman Khawaja raises his bat to let the ball through. The ball hits the flap of the pads on it way to the keeper. |
| 23.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Goes back to bowling full and at the stumps. Usman Khawaja defends this solidly back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 23.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Into the pads this time and on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja flicks this towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 23.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Slightly short and aimed at the stumps. Usman Khawaja looks to ride the bounce and work this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW but this is clearly going over the stumps. |
| 23.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, In the channel outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja defends this confidently towards short cover fielder. |
| 24.1 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR LEG BYES! Stuart Broad bowls this full and going down leg. Marnus Labuschagne tries to flick this fine but misses and the ball goes off the pads towards fine leg for four leg byes. Useful runs for Australia here. |
| 24.2 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Angles this into the off pole from a good length and just oustide off. Marnus Labuschagne blocks this solidly back down the pitch. |
| 24.3 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Attacks the stumps once again and bowls this a tad bit fuller. Marnus Labuschagne clips this towards the fielder at mid on. |
| 24.4 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl full and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne knocks this firmly towards covers. |
| 24.5 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Goes full once again and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne is watchful as he pushes this towards the mid off fielder. |
| 24.6 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, On a good length and outside off. Marnus Labuschagne is glad that he does not have to play at this one and allows the keeper to collect the ball behind the wicket. That will be STUMPS on DAY 1! |
| Session Summary - 94 runs and 4 wickets in 29.4 overs. A fascinating Day of Test cricket comes to an end! It was filled with excitement and some unusual moments from both teams. Australia will be the happier side having bowled out their opponents on Day 1 after winning the toss but there is a long way to go in this game which is moving at a good pace. Australia managed to wrap up the last three English wickets in quick time after the break and bowled the hosts out for 283 runs. They started we |
| Australia, on the other hand, were good with the ball but they will be kicking themselves for all the missed chances as they dropped five catches. Things would have been much worse for the hosts had Alex Carey managed to hold onto his opportunity to dismiss Harry Brook for 5. The young English batter made the Aussies pay for their lapse in concentration with an attacking inning. Mitchell Starc was the pick of the bowlers with four wickets with Josh Hazlewood and Todd Murphy chipping in with |
| England were forced to bat first but that didn't affect them much as their openers handled the Aussie pace attack well in the first hour building up a half-century stand. However, three quick wickets before Lunch had them on the back foot. Harry Brook continued his sublime form with a fine 85 and built a good partnership with Moeen Ali of 111 runs. A groin injury to Moeen Ali will worry the English camp as it could cost them more in their bowling effort. Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow had |
| Right then, that is all we have from this eventful Day 1 of this final Test where the game is nicely poised at the moment. Australia are ahead and will look to get close to the England total soon while the hosts will hope for some early inroads on Day 2. The first ball will be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT) but you can join us well in advance for the build-up. Cheers! |
| ... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ... |
| Hello, and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen to our coverage of Day 2 of the fifth and final Test match in the Ashes with Australia finding themselves in a better position than the hosts courtesy of their performance on Day 1. The visitors won the toss and elected to field under overcast conditions and it proved to be a good decision as they managed to bowl England out for 283 in little more than two sessions. They currently trail by 222 with 9 wickets in hand and the performance in the morn |
| Pat Cummins finally managed to win a toss in this series and his bowlers backed his decision to field first with a good performance. They will be aware that if their fielders had not dropped a total of 5 catches through the inning and taken their chances, they would have been all over their opponents. The new ball did not offer much help in the first hour but once the lacquer came off the ball, Mitchell Marsh was able to break the opening partnership. Mitchell Starc claimed four crucial wicke |
| England will be disappointed by the lack of application shown by the batters and despite losing wickets consistently, they tried to keep the scoring rate high. Both openers got off to decent starts but were dismissed playing loose shots but what hurt them most was the lack of contribution from their senior group comprising Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Jonny Bairstow. Harry Brook survived a dropped catch early in his inning to score 85 runs but will be gutted about missing out on a Test century. T |
| Update - The news from the England Cricket Board is that Moeen Ali will not take the field following his groin injury on Day 1 and will be assessed further. The conditions for Day 2 are overcast as well and we can expect little to no rain.  |
| 25.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and around off, no movement, Usman Khawaja lets it go to the keeper. |
| 25.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Touch fuller, on off, lands and shapes awa a bit, Usman Khawaja looks to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 25.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Pulls his length back further, on off again, Usman Khawaja offers no shot at it. |
| 25.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, This is on a hard length and around off, angling in, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone. |
| 25.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, James Anderson starts with a good-length delivery, on off, Usman Khawaja hops up and keeps it out to the off side. |
| 25.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, A maiden over to start Day 2! This is back of a length and outside off, angling in, Usman Khawaja makes another good leave. |
| 26.1 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Mark Wood begins with a hard-length delivery, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne lets if go to the keeper. |
| 26.2 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, This is on a good length and around off, shaping in, Marnus Labuschagne is happy to leave it alone. |
| 26.3 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Goes much fuller, on middle this time, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it out towards mid on. |
| 25.6 : Mark Wood will share the attack and bowl from the other end. |
| 26.4 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, BEATEN! Mark Wood lands this on a good length, angles in and then nips away after landing, Marnus Labuschagne has a poke at it but misses as the ball just goes past the outside edge. |
| 26.5 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 26.6 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Another maiden over! Mark Wood bangs this a bit short, on off, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper. Good start from England! |
| 27.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length, on middle, angling in, Usman Khawaja looks to clip it away but misses and gets hit high on the body as the ball goes nowhere. |
| 27.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Fuller one, on middle, Usman Khawaja knocks it towards mid off. |
| 27.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, BEAUTY! |
| 27.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, On a length and around off again, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone. |
| 27.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Pitched up, on middle, shaping in, Usman Khawaja tucks it off the inner half towards short mid-wicket. |
| 27.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Three maidens in a row! This is on a hard length and on middle, straightens a bit, Usman Khawaja misses his flick and gets hit high on the pads. |
| 28.1 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Mark Wood bowls this on a good length and on off, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it off the shoulder of the bat due to the extra bounce. |
| 28.2 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Good leave! This is on a good length again, on off, nips back in sharply, Marnus Labuschagne leaves it on length as the ball goes over the off pole. |
| 28.3 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Short of a length and on off again, Marnus Labuschagne pats it down to the off side. |
| 28.5 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR BYES! First runs of the Day, but in the form of extras! |
| 28.4 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Goes fuller and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne offers no shot at it. Still no runs for Australia on Day 2! |
| 28.6 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitched up, on off, Marnus Labuschagne pushes it towards mid off. |
| 29.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and around off, Usman Khawaja taps it towards short covers. |
| 29.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Fuller one, on middle, shaping in, Usman Khawaja turns it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 29.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! First runs off the bat! James Anderson strays away from his line and serves this full, but down the leg side, Usman Khawaja just tickles it away towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. |
| 29.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Fuller again and outside off, shaping in, Usman Khawaja goes for the big drive but gets beaten on the inside edge this time. |
| 29.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Overpitched and on middle, Usman Khawaja drills it through mid on for a couple of runs. |
| 29.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on middle, Usman Khawaja hops up and keeps it out to the left of the bowler as Anderson gathers it moving to that side. |
| 30.1 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and on off, Marnus Labuschagne drops it in front of point for a quick single. |
| 30.3 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Fuller one, on leg, Usman Khawaja clips it towards mid-wicket for a run. |
| 30.2 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and around off, Usman Khawaja gets behind and keeps it out to the off side. |
| 30.4 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne pats it down towards mid on. |
| 30.5 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Mark Wood serves this full from wide of the crease, on off, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne taps it towards short covers. |
| 30.6 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne knocks it towards mid on. |
| 31.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, This is on a hard length and outside off, takes off a bit, Usman Khawaja lets it go to the keeper. |
| 31.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller and around leg, Usman Khawaja tucks it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 31.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Overpitched this time, on off, angling in, Usman Khawaja mistimes his drive towards mid on. |
| 31.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Full again and on leg again, Usman Khawaja stays there and works it towards short mid-wicket again. |
| 31.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Usman Khawaja hops up and keeps it out to the leg side. |
| 31.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Pitched up, on middle, shaping in, Usman Khawaja defends it off the inside half of the bat wide of short mid-wicket. Another maiden from James Anderson! |
| 32.1 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it out towards short covers. |
| 32.2 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Mark Wood bangs in a sharp bouncer, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne ducks under it. |
| 32.3 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Short of a length and around off, Marnus Labuschagne drops his shoulder and lets it go to the keeper. |
| 32.4 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Another bumper but well outside off, Marnus Labuschagne offers no shot at it. |
| 32.5 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Fullish and on off, Marnus Labuschagne opens the face of the bat and drives it wide of point for a brace. |
| 32.6 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Full again, on off, shaping in this time, Marnus Labuschagne watches it through and lets it go to the keeper. |
| 33.1 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Chris Woakes starts with a full delivery, on middle, shaping away, Usman Khawaja guides it off the outer half of the bat towards point. |
| 32.6 : The first change of the morning as Chris Woakes (5-3-8-1) has been brought into the attack. |
| 33.2 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Full again and around off, shaping further away again, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone. |
| 33.3 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on off, Usman Khawaja blocks it down the pitch. |
| 33.4 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Goes back to his fuller length, on off, Usman Khawaja knocks it to the left of the bowler. |
| 33.5 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, This is pitched up and around off, shaping in a bit, Usman Khawaja offers no shot at it. |
| 33.6 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Woakes starts with a maiden as well! This is another full delivery, on middle, shaping away, Usman Khawaja looks to defend but gets an outside edge along the ground towards point. |
| 34.1 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, BEATEN! |
| 33.6 : Change from both ends as Stuart Broad (8-2-13-0) has been given the ball now. |
| 34.2 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Full again and on off, Marnus Labuschagne drives it nicely but straight to covers. |
| 34.3 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Broad continues with his fuller length, outside off this time, Marnus Labuschagne leaves it alone. |
| 34.4 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR BYES! This is on a good length and around leg, angles in further, Marnus Labuschagne misses his glance while Jonny Bairstow dives to his left and gets a hand but it is not enough to stop it from going to the fine leg fence for a boundary. |
| 34.5 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Overpitched and around off, Marnus Labuschagne miscues his drive back to the bowler. |
| 34.6 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Another full delivery, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne taps it towards short covers. |
| 35.1 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on off, Usman Khawaja blocks it down the pitch. |
| 35.2 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Touch fuller, on middle, Usman Khawaja clips it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 35.3 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Full again and around leg, Usman Khawaja tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 35.4 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitched up, on middle, shaping in, Marnus Labuschagne solidly defends it back towards the bowler. |
| 35.5 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, This is on a good length and around off, shaping further away, Marnus Labuschagne lets it go to the keeper as Jonny Bairstow collects it diving to his right. |
| 35.6 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Fullish and around leg, Marnus Labuschagne nudges it towards deep square leg for a run. |
| 36.1 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller one and around off, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne leaves it alone. |
| 36.2 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Full again, on off, Marnus Labuschagne looks to block but gets an outside edge along the ground towards gully. |
| 36.3 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and outside off this time, Marnus Labuschagne offers no shot at it. |
| 36.4 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, A huge appeal for LBW, but turned down! Stuart Broad sets up the batter nicely and serves a full inswinger, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. Stokes opts against the review as it is going down the leg. |
| 36.5 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, BEAUTY! Stuart Broad lands this on a good length and on the fifth stump line, nips away this time, Marnus Labuschagne gets squared up as the ball just goes past the outside edge. |
| 36.6 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Just short! |
| 37.1 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and around off, Marnus Labuschagne lets it go to the keeper. |
| 37.2 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, This is on a hard length and on off, shaping in with extra bounce, Marnus Labuschagne is happy to leave it again. |
| 37.3 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, A bit fuller, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne turns it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 37.4 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Full again and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne stays there and blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 37.5 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Marnus Labuschagne offers no shot at it again. |
| 37.6 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Overpitched and on middle, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne prods forward and defends it onto the pitch. |
| 38.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Fuller one, on off, angling in, Usman Khawaja taps it towards short covers. |
| 38.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, On a length and around leg, Usman Khawaja nudges it towards mid-wicket. |
| 38.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Goes back to the fuller length, on off, Usman Khawaja steers it towards point. |
| 38.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Full again and around off, Usman Khawaja knocks it down the pitch. |
| 38.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, This is pitched up and outside off, swinging away, Usman Khawaja is not interested in playing that. |
| 38.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Another maiden then! Broad pulls his length slightly back and around off, Usman Khawaja is solid in his defense again. |
| 0.0 : DRINKS! The players will take some refreshments and England will need to rework their plans. Australia have gotten off to a cautious start in the first hour of Day 2 as they have accumulated just 21 runs in the 14 overs that have been bowled this morning. Just 13 of those runs have come from the bat as the England pacers have bowled with discipline. That said, they have failed to get a breakthrough and for the hosts, wickets are the need of the hour. They will be hoping two claim a couple of sca |
| 39.1 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Chris Woakes bowls this on a good length and outside off. Marnus Labuschagne raises his arms high and leaves the ball alone. |
| 39.2 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 39.3 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 39.4 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Pulls his length back a fraction and just outside off. Marnus Labuschagne taps this into the ground and the ball rolls towards point. |
| 39.5 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Goes fuller this time and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne gets a confident stride forward and knocks this towards the fielder at mid off. |
| 39.6 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Bangs this in short and wide outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne shapes up to duck but realises that the ball is far from him so he lets it go through to the keeper. Sixth maiden for Chris Woakes in his 11 overs now. |
| 40.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Stuart Broad bowls this on a good length and outside off from 'round the wicket. Usman Khawaja dabs this watchfully towards point. |
| 40.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, 3 runs. |
| 40.3 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 40.4 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 40.5 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this towards mid-wicket with soft hands and sets off for a quick single. |
| 40.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Gets this to angle away from the left-hander from a good length and outside off. Usman Khawaja hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten all ends up. |
| 41.1 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 41.2 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Slightly back of a length and just outside off. Marnus Labuschagne gets across the line of the stumps and tucks this towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 41.3 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Goes full this time and pitches on an off-stump line. Usman Khawaja dabs this back down the pitch. |
| 41.4 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 41.5 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, FOUR BYES! Bowls this short as well but going down leg. Usman Khawaja looks to pull the ball away but misses. It swings viciously after passing the batter and Jonny Bairstow is unable to get to it despite a full-length dive to his right. The ball goes to the fine leg fence for four byes. |
| 41.6 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Delivers this in line with the stumps and back of a length. Usman Khawaja raises his arms high and allows the ball to go over the stumps towards the keeper. |
| 42.1 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Mark Wood starts off with a slightly fullish delivery served at the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne pushes this towards the fielder at mid on. |
| 42.2 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 42.3 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Slightly back of a length this time and into the batter. Marnus Labuschagne tucks this towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 42.4 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl with his length pulled back a fraction and gets this to nip back in off the surface. Marnus Labuschagne looks to leave and gets hit on the flaps of his pads. |
| 42.5 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, OUT! c Joe Root b Mark Wood. |
| 42.6 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 0.0 : Steven Smith comes out to the middle now. |
| 43.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 43.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 43.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Bowls a touch fuller this time and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja gets this off the outside part of his bat towards point. |
| 43.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 43.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 43.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, On a fuller length this time and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler. A maiden from James Anderson to follows up a successful over from Mark Wood. |
| 44.1 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 44.2 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 44.3 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Angles this into the stumps from a good length. Steven Smith walks across and tucks this towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 44.4 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 44.5 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Wide outside off and on a fullish length. Usman Khawaja leaves the ball alone and is not tempting into a shot. |
| 44.6 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Bangs this in short and pitching outside leg. Usman Khawaja takes evasive action and ducks under this one. |
| 45.1 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 45.2 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Goes full this time and just outside off. Steven Smith clips this towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 45.3 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, 2 runs. |
| 45.4 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 45.5 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Steven Smith drills this straight to the man placed at cover-point. |
| 45.6 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 46.1 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Mark Wood bowls this short and into the batter. Usman Khawaja rides this bounce and dabs this into the leg side. |
| 46.2 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja blocks this solidly towards the fielder at mid off. |
| 46.3 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Delivers this onto the pads on a fullish length. Usman Khawaja clips this through muid-wicket and takes a run. |
| 46.4 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Goes full once again and outside the off pole. Steven Smith gets forward and knocks this towards mid off. |
| 46.5 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Just outside the off pole this time and on a good length. Steven Smith covers the line of the ball and tucks this towards deep square leg for one. |
| 46.6 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Comes 'round the wicket to the left-hander and serves this on a good length, outside off. Usman Khawaja blocks this solidly towards cover. |
| 47.1 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, James Anderson serves this full and well outside the off pole. Steven Smith opts to leave this one alone. |
| 47.2 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a fuller length and outside off. Steven Smith gets a stride forward and shoulders his arms to this one as well. |
| 47.3 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, On a good length this time but still outside the off stump. Steven Smith does not offer a shot once again. |
| 47.4 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Four! |
| 47.5 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Four! |
| 47.6 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Decides to bowl this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith gets back to leaving the ball alone. |
| 48.1 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 48.2 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 48.3 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Bangs this in short and at the batter. Usman Khawaja ducks just in time and Jonny Bairstow does really well to collect the ball behind the wicket. |
| 48.4 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Four! |
| 48.5 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Goes full and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja looks to drive with no real foot movement and gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 48.6 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Slightly back of a length and into the pads. Usman Khawaja tucks this towards deep backward square leg and picks up a single to retain strike. |
| 49.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 49.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, On a good length once again and just outside off. Usman Khawaja raises his bat high and leaves the ball alone. |
| 49.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Usman Khawaja gets his bat down in time and clips this towards square leg. |
| 49.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, A fraction fuller this time and angled in from outside off. Usman Khawaja gets across the stumps and knocks this towards mid on. |
| 49.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Well outside the off pole and on a fullish length. Usman Khawaja remains cautious this time and allows the ball to go through to the keeper. |
| 49.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one as well to play out yet another maiden from James Anderson. |
| 50.1 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Mark Wood bowls this wide outside the off pole and on a good length. Steven Smith is not interested in playing at this one. |
| 50.2 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, On a good length this time and angled in from just outside off. Steven Smith clips this through the vacant mid-wicket region for one. |
| 50.3 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Goes full this time and attacks the pads. Usman Khawaja flicks this towards the fielder at square leg. |
| 50.4 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Easy pickings for Usman Khawaja and he gets enough bat on this to help himself to a boundary! Mark Wood bowls this on a good length but strays onto the pads. Usman Khawaja glances this towards fine leg and collects four runs. |
| 50.5 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Mark Wood responds with a bouncer pitching just outside leg. Usman Khawaja takes evasive action and ducks under the ball. |
| 50.6 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Goes full this time and into the legs of the batter. Usman Khawaja tries to clip this away but misses and the ball rolls off the pads towards deep backward square leg. The will take a leg bye and it will be LUNCH on DAY 2! |
| 0.0 : SESSION SUMMARY - 54 runs and 1 wickets in 26 overs. A patience-testing session! It was proper old-fashioned Test cricket where not many runs were scored and not many wickets fell too. Australia came out with a defensive approach and stuck to it while the hosts asked some questions here and there but couldn't really get on top. Aussies still trail by 168 runs but with wickets in hand, they have a good platform as we head into Lunch. |
| We expected the English pacers to use the overcast conditions and they did with James Anderson and Mark Wood bowling brilliant spells at the start which included three maidens in a row. However, Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne came out looking to survive the first hour and looked solid except for a few tough questions. England needed something special to get their mojo back and Joe Root provided that with a one-handed stunner at slips to get rid of Labuschagne. They bowled well after |
| ... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ... |
| We are back for the second session! The players are making their way out in the middle now. Usman Khawaja and Steven Smith to continue the batting for Australia. Stuart Broad to start proceedings with the ball. |
| 51.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 51.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Stuart Broad starts off with a fullish delivery bowled just outside off from 'round the wicket. Usman Khawaja dabs this back down the pitch watchfully. |
| 51.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one. |
| 51.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Goes a tad bit full and angles this into the stumps from outside off. Usman Khawaja looks to work this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads. A polite enquiry from the fielders around the bat but this is clearly going down leg. |
| 51.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, OUT! lbw b Stuart Broad. |
| 51.6 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, No run. |
| 0.0 : Travis Head is the next man in. |
| Chris Woakes to share the attack. |
| 52.1 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Four! |
| 52.2 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 52.3 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 52.4 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, On a good length this time and on an off-stump line. Steven Smith dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 52.5 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Slightly wider outside the off pole and on a good length. Steven Smith is happy to leave this one alone. |
| 52.6 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, FOUR BYES! Strays down leg and bowls this slightly full. Steven Smith misses his flick and the ball moves away from the keeper after passing the stumps. The ball does to fine leg for four byes. |
| 53.1 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Stuart Broad bowls this on a good length and angled in from outside off. Travis Head blocks this solidly towards the cover fielder. |
| 53.2 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, No run. |
| 53.3 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, FOUR! Travis Head is off the mark in typical fashion as he collects his first boundary! This is a tad bit fuller and outside the off stump. Travis Head clips this past the diving mid on fielder and collects four runs to long on. |
| 53.4 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Stuart Broad gets two wickets in two overs and he has turned the tie in favor of England right after Lunch with a remarkable spell of fast bowling! |
| 0.0 : Mitchell Marsh walks out to bat with the Aussies in a spot of bother. |
| 53.5 : Stuart Broad to Mitchell Marsh, No run. |
| 53.6 : Stuart Broad to Mitchell Marsh, Slightly wide outside off on a good length. Mitchell Marsh is content in leaving this one alone. Another successful over for Stuart Broad! |
| 54.1 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 54.2 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, 1 run. |
| 54.3 : Chris Woakes to Mitchell Marsh, Goes full this time and at the stumps. Mitchell Marsh flicks this towards deep square leg and picks up a couple of runs to get off the mark. |
| 54.4 : Chris Woakes to Mitchell Marsh, No run. |
| 54.5 : Chris Woakes to Mitchell Marsh, No run. |
| 54.6 : Chris Woakes to Mitchell Marsh, Decides to bowl this one full and outside off. Mitchell Marsh knocks this back to the bowler's left. |
| 55.1 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Stuart Broad bowls this full and angled into the pads. Steven Smith flicks this towards deep backward square leg and collects a run. |
| 55.2 : Stuart Broad to Mitchell Marsh, On a good length and outside the off pole. Mitchell Marsh raises his bat and allows the ball to go through to the keeper. |
| 55.3 : Stuart Broad to Mitchell Marsh, No run. |
| 55.4 : Stuart Broad to Mitchell Marsh, No run. |
| 55.5 : Stuart Broad to Mitchell Marsh, Six! |
| 55.6 : Stuart Broad to Mitchell Marsh, No run. |
| 56.1 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Chris Woakes bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith opts to leave the ball alone. |
| 56.2 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith walks across the line of the stumps and dabs this back down the pitch. |
| 56.3 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Goes full and just outside the off pole. Steven Smith pushes this to the right of the bowler towards mid on. |
| 56.4 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 56.5 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Another peach of a delivery from Chris Woakes! Continues to bowl on a good length and angles this in from outside off. Steven Smith plays down the wrong line and the ball zips past the outside edge. |
| 56.6 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 57.1 : Stuart Broad to Mitchell Marsh, Stuart Broad bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Mitchell Marsh blocks this solidly towards mid off. |
| 57.2 : Stuart Broad to Mitchell Marsh, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Mitchell Marsh defends this one into the leg side and the ball goes towards mid on. |
| 57.3 : Stuart Broad to Mitchell Marsh, 1 run. |
| 57.4 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Bowls this on a good length and just oustide the off stump. Steven Smith tucks this towards deep sqaure leg and picks up a run. |
| 57.5 : Stuart Broad to Mitchell Marsh, Continues to bowl on a good length and angled in from outside off. Mitchell Marsh looks to work this leg side but misses and gets hit high on the pads. |
| 57.6 : Stuart Broad to Mitchell Marsh, Goes back to bowling full and wide outside off. Mitchell Marsh gets a massive stride forward and looks to go hard at the ball but miscues his shot towards mid on. |
| 58.1 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Chris Woakes bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith raises his bat and allows the ball to go through to the keeper. |
| 58.2 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Attacks the stumps and delivers this on a good length as well. Steven Smith tucks this behind square on the leg side and collects a run. |
| 58.3 : Chris Woakes to Mitchell Marsh, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Mitchell Marsh gets surprised by the bounce but does well to guide this towards deep backward point. They run well to pick up a couple of runs. |
| 58.4 : Chris Woakes to Mitchell Marsh, Back to bowling on a good length and in the channel outside the off pole. Mitchell Marsh defends this towards the cover fielder. |
| 58.5 : Chris Woakes to Mitchell Marsh, No run. |
| 58.6 : Chris Woakes to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! This is a cracking shot from Mitchell Marsh and he holds his pose! This is bowled a fraction fuller and outside the off stump. Mitchell Marsh punches this down the ground powerfully with a straight bat and collects four runs. |
| 59.1 : Joe Root to Steven Smith, 1 run. |
| 59.2 : Joe Root to Mitchell Marsh, A full toss this time bowled at the stumps. Mitchell Marsh misses out as he knocks this back towards the bowler. |
| 59.3 : Joe Root to Mitchell Marsh, Tosses this one full as well and on middle. Mitchell Marsh defends this solidly back down the pitch. |
| 59.4 : Joe Root to Mitchell Marsh, Fires this one full and just outside the off pole. Mitchell Marsh drills this down to long off and collects one. |
| 59.5 : Joe Root to Steven Smith, 2 runs. |
| 59.6 : Joe Root to Steven Smith, Loops this one into the pad and keeps it full. Steven Smith clips this towards the fielder placed at square leg. |
| 60.1 : James Anderson to Mitchell Marsh, No ball! |
| James Anderson to Mitchell Marsh, Delivers this on a good length as well and just outside off. Mitchell Marsh plays at this one and gets an inside edge onto his pads. |
| 60.2 : James Anderson to Mitchell Marsh, This is wide outside off and on a good length. Mitchell Marsh is happy to leave this one alone and let the keeper collect it. |
| 60.3 : James Anderson to Mitchell Marsh, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Mitchell Marsh walks towards the ball and dabs this towards the point fielder. |
| 0.0 : Who will walk out now? |
| 60.4 : James Anderson to Mitchell Marsh, OUT! b James Anderson. |
| 60.5 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 60.6 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 61.1 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Mark Wood bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. The ball rises sharply off the surface but Steven Smith negotiates it well to guide it towards deep backward point for a run. |
| 61.2 : Mark Wood to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 61.3 : Mark Wood to Alex Carey, On a good length this time and just outside off. Alex Carey is watchful and he raises his arms to let the keeper collect the ball. |
| 61.4 : Mark Wood to Alex Carey, Wide outside the off pole and on a good length. Alex Carey does not need to play at this one and does exactly that. |
| 61.5 : Mark Wood to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 61.6 : Mark Wood to Alex Carey, On a good length this time and outside off. Alex Carey punches this firmly but straight to the cover fielder. |
| 62.1 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, James Anderson bowls this a tad bit full and outside the off stump. Steven Smith leaves the ball alone. |
| 62.2 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, On a good length this time and just outside off. Steven Smith walks across the stumps and tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a run. |
| 62.3 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, Slightly wide outside off and on a fullish length. Alex Carey gets a long stride forward and lets the ball go through to the keeper. |
| 62.4 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 62.5 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 62.6 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Alex Carey mistimes this to the left of the point fielder and is unable to take a run. |
| 0.0 : Drinks! England have been brilliant after Lunch especially Broad who started things for the hosts in this session. They have managed to pick up three wickets and are all over the Aussies at the moment. However, Steven Smith is still at the crease and will look to build up a partnership with Alex Carey to get them out of this difficult situation. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us. |
| 63.1 : Joe Root to Steven Smith, Shortish and around leg, Steven Smith moves back and clips it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 63.2 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Tossed up, full and around off, Alex Carey drills it straight to short extra covers. |
| 63.3 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Floated, full and on leg, Alex Carey flicks it towards square leg. |
| 63.4 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Flatter, full and around off, Alex Carey goes down for the paddle-sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads as the ball rolls towards mid-wicket. A leg bye is taken. There is an appeal for LBW, but turned down. However, Ben Stokes goes for the review. Ultraedge shows a slight spike but it is not from the bat, and Ball Tracking indicates the impact is outside off. England lose a review! |
| 63.5 : Joe Root to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 63.6 : Joe Root to Steven Smith, Flighted, full and on leg, Steven Smith flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 64.1 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Fuller one, outside off, no movement this time, Steven Smith leaves it alone. |
| 64.2 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Similar length and similar line as well, Steven Smith is happy to let it go to the keeper. Anderson is setting Smith up for the inswinger here. |
| 64.3 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, This is pitched up and around off again, Steven Smith offers no shot at it. |
| 64.4 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Anderson continues with the fuller length, on off, Steven Smith steers it through point for a single. |
| 64.5 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, James Anderson bowls the inswinger, but to Carey, this is full and around off, angling in, Alex Carey misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. There is a slight appeal for LBW, but nothing doing for the umpire. |
| 64.6 : James Anderson to Alex Carey, FOUR! Fine shot! James Anderson serves this a bit too full, on off, Alex Carey leans onto his drive and creams it wide of mid off for a boundary. |
| 65.1 : Joe Root to Steven Smith, Tossed up, full and on middle, Steven Smith turns it to the leg side. |
| 65.2 : Joe Root to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 65.3 : Joe Root to Steven Smith, Flighted, full and around middle, Steven Smith flicks it towards square leg. |
| 65.4 : Joe Root to Steven Smith, A bit short and around off, angles away, Steven Smith stays back and pushes it through covers for a single. |
| 65.5 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Looped up, full and on off, Alex Carey blocks it towards short covers. |
| 65.6 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Flatter, full and on off again, Alex Carey knocks it towards covers this time. |
| 66.1 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Fuller one, swinging in, on middle, Steven Smith mistimes his drive towards mid on. |
| 66.2 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Full again, but outside off this time, Steven Smith lets it go to the keeper. |
| 66.3 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Overpitched and around off, Steven Smith drives it with hard hands and finds mid off. |
| 66.4 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Another full delivery, on middle, Steven Smith nudges it wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs. |
| 66.5 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Absolute beauty! James Anderson lands this on a hard length, on off, lands and nips away sharply, Steven Smith has a poke at it but just gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 66.6 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Length again, on off, angling in this time, Steven Smith judges it well and makes a good leave. |
| 67.1 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Flatter, full and on middle, Alex Carey blocks it to the left of the bowler. |
| 67.2 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Tossed up, full and on off, Alex Carey uses his feet nad drills it down the ground where Root dives to his right to make a good stop. |
| 67.3 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, Floated, full and on middle, Alex Carey prods forward and defends it well. |
| 67.4 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, SIX! BANG! Alex Carey goes big now! |
| 67.5 : Joe Root to Alex Carey, OUT! TAKEN! Joe Root has the last laugh! A brilliant catch from Ben Stokes as well! |
| 0.0 : Mitchell Starc is the new batter at the crease. |
| 67.6 : Joe Root to Mitchell Starc, Pushed through quicker, on middle, Mitchell Starc keeps it out to the off side. |
| 68.1 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Fuller one, on middle, Steven Smith blocks it out towards mid on. |
| 67.6 : Mark Wood (15-4-28-1) has been brought back into the attack to kill the game. |
| 68.2 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, This is on a hard length and around off, Steven Smith looks to push it away but gets a bottom edge back to the bowler. |
| 68.3 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Goes fuller, on middle, Steven Smith nudges it towards deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second, Starc is a bit slow to react but makes it in the end as the throw isn't a good one from the deep. |
| 68.4 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Mark Wood bangs in a quick bouncer now, on middle, Steven Smith ducks underneath it well. |
| 68.5 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, On a length and around middle, Steven Smith flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 68.6 : Mark Wood to Mitchell Starc, Length again, on middle, Mitchell Starc dead-bats it down the ground. |
| 69.1 : Joe Root to Steven Smith, Tossed up, full and on middle, Steven Smith knocks it to the right of the bowler. |
| 69.2 : Joe Root to Steven Smith, A low full toss, on off, Steven Smith drives it wide of sweeper covers for a brace. |
| 69.3 : Joe Root to Steven Smith, A bit short, on middle, Steven Smith turns it to the leg side. |
| 69.4 : Joe Root to Steven Smith, Quicker, full and on leg, Steven Smith clips it through mid-wicket fro a single. |
| 69.5 : Joe Root to Mitchell Starc, Flighted, full and around off, Mitchell Starc pushes it towards covers. |
| 69.6 : Joe Root to Mitchell Starc, Fires this one full and on off, Mitchell Starc drives it through covers for one. |
| 70.1 : Mark Wood to Mitchell Starc, Back of a length and around leg, Mitchell Starc nudges it through backward square leg for a single. |
| 70.2 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Fuller one, on middle, Steven Smith tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for a run, he wants the second but is sent back by Starc. |
| 70.3 : Mark Wood to Mitchell Starc, On a length and around off, Mitchell Starc pushes it wide of short covers. |
| 70.4 : Mark Wood to Mitchell Starc, This is on a good length and on middle, shaping away sharply, Mitchell Starc looks to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 70.5 : Mark Wood to Mitchell Starc, Mark Wood bangs this short, on leg, Mitchell Starc gets hurried but manages to hook it towards fine leg for another run. |
| 70.6 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Goes fuller, on off, Steven Smith strides forward and defends it towards mid off. |
| 71.1 : Joe Root to Mitchell Starc, Tossed up, full and outside off, Mitchell Starc leans on but lets it go to the keeper. |
| 71.2 : Joe Root to Mitchell Starc, Floated, full and outside off again, Mitchell Starc leaves it alone. |
| 71.3 : Joe Root to Mitchell Starc, No run. |
| 71.4 : Joe Root to Mitchell Starc, Flighted, full and on off, Mitchell Starc knocks it to the right of the bowler. |
| 71.5 : Joe Root to Mitchell Starc, 2 runs. |
| 71.6 : Joe Root to Mitchell Starc, Looped up, full and on off, Mitchell Starc drills it between the bowler and short extra covers for one. |
| 72.1 : Mark Wood to Mitchell Starc, Short of a length and around leg, Mitchell Starc pats it down wide of short leg. |
| 72.2 : Mark Wood to Mitchell Starc, Back of a length and on leg again, Mitchell Starc nudges it through mid-wicket for a single. James Anderson picks up and throws to the keeper's end where Smith and Bairstow clashes and the ball goes through with no back up, but the batters do not take an extra run. |
| 72.3 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Wood bangs this short and on middle, Steven Smith pulls it towards deep square leg for a run. |
| 72.4 : Mark Wood to Mitchell Starc, Another bumper, on leg, Mitchell Starc ducks under it well. |
| 72.5 : Mark Wood to Mitchell Starc, OUT! TAKEN! Mark Wood strikes! A short stay for Mitchell Starc comes to an end! |
| 0.0 : Pat Cummins, the skipper of Australia makes his way out to the middle with his team in all sorts of trouble. |
| 72.6 : Mark Wood to Pat Cummins, Fullish and on middle, Pat Cummins drills it through mid on for one. |
| 73.1 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Full and on middle, Pat Cummins clips it towards square leg. |
| 73.2 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Full again and around off, Pat Cummins looks to play but gets an outside edge on the bounce to slip cordon. |
| 73.3 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Pitched up, on off, Pat Cummins drives it towards mid off. |
| 73.4 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, BEATEN! This is on a good length and around off, straightens after hitting the decke, Pat Cummins looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 73.5 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Back of a length and around, shaping away, Pat Cummins leaves it alone. |
| 73.6 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Overpitched and around middle, swinging in, Pat Cummins misses his flick to get hit on the pads. There is a stifled appeal for LBW, but turned down. A maiden over though! |
| 74.1 : Harry Brook to Steven Smith, Harry Brook begins with a quicker delivery, full and on off, Steven Smith knocks it towards mid on. |
| 73.6 : Another surprise from Ben Stokes as Harry Brook is brought into the attack. |
| 74.2 : Harry Brook to Steven Smith, Flatter, short and on off, angling away, Steven Smith pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 74.3 : Harry Brook to Steven Smith, Fires this one full and outside off, Steven Smith leaves it alone. |
| 74.4 : Harry Brook to Steven Smith, Pushed through quicker again, outside off, skids through as well, Steven Smith offers no shot at it. |
| 74.5 : Harry Brook to Steven Smith, Shortish and on off, Steven Smith pats it onto the wicket. |
| 74.6 : Harry Brook to Steven Smith, Another maiden over! This is darted full and around middle, Steven Smith is solid in his defense again. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 2! |
| 0.0 : SESSION SUMMARY - 71 runs and 5 wickets in 24 overs. This is the first session in this game that has well and truly belonged to the hosts. They were absolutely stunning right from the first over after the Lunch break and have the visitors firmly on the back foot. Australia have collapsed and they have themselves to blame as they have been far too cautious in this inning. They went into Lunch just 2 wickets down trailing by 168 runs and Usman Khawaja was just 3 runs short of his half-century |
| Steven Smith has held up one end though and is unbeaten on 40 with the hopes of his team resting firmly on his shoulders. He is joined by his skipper Pat Cummins and they have loads of work to do as they are still trailing by 97 runs. Stuart Broad was outstanding right from the word go in this session and claimed a wicket in his very first over. He followed it up by dismissing Travis Head in his next over and in the process not only became the highest wicket-taker in the series but also too |
| ... DAY 2, SESSION 3 ... |
| We are back for the final session of Day 2 as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The England players will have their tails up as they take their respective positions on the field. Steven Smith and Pat Cummins will look to battle hard and take Australia towards safety. 5 overs left for the new cherry to be taken and it is Chris Woakes who has the old ball in his hand as he is ready to begin proceedings. Let's go... |
| 75.1 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, A beauty to start with! Chris Woakes lands this on a good length and around off, shaping away, Pat Cummins looks to play at it but misses as the ball goes past the outside edge. |
| 75.2 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Length again, on off, Pat Cummins taps it towards cover-point. |
| 75.3 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Touch fuller and outside off, shaping away again, Pat Cummins leaves it alone. |
| 75.4 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Full again, on middle, shaping in this time, Pat Cummins works it through square keg for a single. |
| 75.5 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Pitched up, on off, Steven Smith knocks it towards short covers. |
| 75.6 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Another full delivery, on middle, Steven Smith clips it in front mid-wicket for a quick run. |
| 76.1 : Harry Brook to Steven Smith, Harry Brook begins with a flatter delivery, full and on off, Steven Smith drives it wide of mid off for a single. |
| 76.2 : Harry Brook to Pat Cummins, Floated, short and on off, turning away, Pat Cummins keeps it out onto the pitch. |
| 76.3 : Harry Brook to Pat Cummins, Shortish and on middle, Pat Cummins tucks it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 76.4 : Harry Brook to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 76.5 : Harry Brook to Pat Cummins, Slower through the air, short and on off, turning in, Pat Cummins stay stays back to defend but misses it. |
| 76.6 : Harry Brook to Pat Cummins, FOUR! Easy pickings! Harry Brook darts this full and down the leg again, Pat Cummins just glances it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. |
| 77.1 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Fuller one, on off, Steven Smith blocks it back towards the bowler. |
| 77.2 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Full again, on off, angling in, Steven Smith taps it towards short covers. |
| 77.3 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Almost a disaster for Australia! |
| 77.4 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, 1 run. |
| 77.5 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Goes full this time and into the stumps. Pat Cummins knocks this through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. |
| 77.6 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Pulls his length back once again and serves this outside the off pole. Pat Cummins dabs this towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 78.1 : Harry Brook to Steven Smith, Bye. |
| 78.2 : Harry Brook to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 78.3 : Harry Brook to Pat Cummins, Quicker, full and around middle, Pat Cummins flicks it through backward square leg for a single. |
| 78.4 : Harry Brook to Steven Smith, Short and outside off, Steven Smith cuts it towards deep point. |
| 78.5 : Harry Brook to Pat Cummins, Short again and outside off, Pat Cummins leaves it alone. |
| 78.6 : Harry Brook to Pat Cummins, Flatter, full and on middle, shaping in, Pat Cummins turns it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 79.1 : Joe Root to Steven Smith, Shorter in length and around leg, Steven Smith clips it towards square leg. |
| 79.2 : Joe Root to Steven Smith, Tossed up, full and on middle, Steven Smith turns it to the leg side. |
| 79.3 : Joe Root to Steven Smith, Goes short again around leg, Steven Smith pats it down towards square leg. |
| 79.4 : Joe Root to Steven Smith, Floated, full and on middle, Steven Smith tucks it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 79.5 : Joe Root to Steven Smith, Another short delivery, on leg, Steven Smith nudge it towards square leg. |
| 79.6 : Joe Root to Steven Smith, A maiden over! This is quicker, full and on middle, Steven Smith works it towards mid-wicket this time. |
| 80.1 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Fuller one and around off, Pat Cummins looks to drive but gets an outside edge along the ground towards backward point for a single. |
| 0.0 : The new ball is available now for England. Will they take it immediately? Yes, they have! Stuart Broad (16-5-31-2)Â is brought back into the attack as well. |
| 80.2 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, This is on a good length and around leg, angling in, Steven Smith lets it go to the keeper. |
| 80.3 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Touch fuller, on the sixth stump line, Steven Smith offers no shot at it. |
| 80.4 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, This is pitched up, on middle, Steven Smith drives it straight to wide mid on. |
| 80.5 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, FOUR! FIFTY FOR SMITH! A gritty knock from him and he will look to reduce the trail even more. Stuart Broad serves this full and around middle, Steven Smith shows the full face of the bat and crunches it down the ground towards the long on fence for a boundary. |
| 80.6 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, FOUR! Two in two! |
| 81.1 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, This is on a good length and around off, Pat Cummins leaves it alone. |
| 81.2 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Back of a length and on off, Pat Cummins dabs it towards cover-point. |
| 81.3 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Risky leave! This is touch fuller, on off, nips back in sharply, Pat Cummins lets it go as the ball just goes past the off pole. |
| 81.4 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Full again and on middle, Pat Cummins knocks it towards mid on. |
| 81.5 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Pulls his length back on this occasion, outside off, Pat Cummins offers no shot at it. |
| 81.6 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Goes fuller, on off, shaping in, Pat Cummins solidly defends it towards mid off. |
| 82.1 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, On a length and on middle, Steven Smith pats it down towards silly mid on. |
| 82.2 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Fuller one and outside off, shaping away, Steven Smith lets it go to the keeper. |
| 82.3 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Full again and around middle, shaping in a long way, Steven Smith looks to flick but misses. |
| 82.4 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Another tempting full delivery from Broad, outside off, Steven Smith is happy to let it go again. |
| 82.5 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Pitched up, on off, Steven Smith pushes it towards covers for a single. |
| 82.6 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, A huge appeal for LBW, and given! Pat Cummins goes for the review after some discussion with Smith. |
| 83.1 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, On a length and around off, Steven Smith blocks it out. |
| 83.2 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Nice bowling! James Anderson goes a bit fuller, on off, shaping in sharply, Steven Smith goes for the big drive but gets beaten on the inside edge. |
| 83.3 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, FOUR! Great shot! |
| 83.4 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, This is on a good length and outside off, Steven Smith leaves it alone. |
| 83.5 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Fullish and on off, Steven Smith reaches for it and pushes it through covers without much timing, but enough to get three runs. |
| 83.6 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Full again, on off, shaping away, Pat Cummins offers no shot at it. |
| 84.1 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Back of a length and outside off, Steven Smith cuts it towards deep backward point for a single. |
| 84.2 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Fuller and on middle, shaping in, Pat Cummins tucks it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 84.3 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Full again, on off, Pat Cummins drives it wide of short covers where Ben Stokes moves to his right to grab it. |
| 84.4 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, FOUR! Almost for Broad! |
| 84.5 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Goes fuller but down the leg side, Pat Cummins misses his glance. |
| 84.6 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Back of a length and outside off, Pat Cummins is happy to let it go to the keeper. |
| 85.1 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, On a length and around off, Steven Smith moves across and blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 85.2 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Full and on middle, Steven Smith flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 85.3 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Pat Cummins steers it towards cover-point. |
| 85.4 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Length again, on middle, shaping in, Pat Cummins dead-bats it down the pitch. |
| 85.5 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Fullish and on middle, Pat Cummins knocks it towards mid on. |
| 85.6 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Overpitched and on middle, shaping away this time, Pat Cummins pushes it in front of short covers for a quick run. |
| 86.1 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Full and on middle, Pat Cummins drills it towards mid on. |
| 86.2 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Full again and around leg, Pat Cummins tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 86.3 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, On a length and on middle, shaping in, Steven Smith looks to flick but misses and gets hit high on his body. |
| 86.4 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Length again, on leg, Steven Smith works it off the inner half towards square leg for a run. |
| 86.5 : Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins, Goes back to his fuller length, on off, Pat Cummins looks to defend but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for one. |
| 86.6 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Stuart Broad bangs in a bouncer, on middle, Steven Smith winds for the pull but bails out at the last moment. He looks at the umpires but there is no signal of a wide. |
| 87.1 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Fuller one and on off, Pat Cummins pushes it towards short covers. |
| 87.2 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, EDGED AND FOUR! Chris Woakes serves a low full toss, outside off, Pat Cummins throws his bat at it but gets an inside edge towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. |
| 87.3 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 87.4 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Back of a length and on off, Pat Cummins dabs it towards point. |
| 87.5 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Goes fuller and around off, Pat Cummins stays there to blocks it towards short covers. |
| 87.6 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Overpitched and on off, Pat Cummins drills it down the pitch where Chris Woakes gets a hand to it to stop it. |
| 88.1 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Full and around leg, Steven Smith nudges it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace. |
| 88.2 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Full again and on middle, Steven Smith drives it straight to mid off. |
| 88.3 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, On a length and on middle, Steven Smith tries to heave it away but mistimes it on the bounce towards deep square leg for a single. That brings up the 50-run partnership between these two batters. |
| 88.4 : Mark Wood to Pat Cummins, Short of a length and around leg, Pat Cummins looks to glance it away but misses. |
| 88.5 : Mark Wood to Pat Cummins, Back of a length and on off, Pat Cummins hops up and dabs it towards short covers. |
| 88.6 : Mark Wood to Pat Cummins, This is on a good length and on off, Pat Cummins drops it in front of short covers and calls for the run but is sent back and rightly so. |
| 89.1 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Back of a length and outside off, keeps low, Steven Smith looks to cut it away but it goes under his bat and on the bounce to the keeper. |
| 89.2 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Goes fuller and on off, Steven Smith lets it go to the keeper. |
| 89.3 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, In the air...safe! This is full again, on off, Steven Smith uses his feet and tries to loft it away but mistimes it badly in the air. However, it lands well over Broad who runs back from mid off. Two runs taken. |
| 89.4 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Steven Smith drops it towards short covers for a quick single. |
| 89.5 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Overpitched and on middle, Pat Cummins clips it through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 89.6 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, OUT! TAKEN! Chris Woakes gets his man this time! Steven Smith goes back to the hut now. |
| 0.0 : Who walks out? |
| DRINKS! The players will take some refreshments and we as viewers also need a break from action having not been able to take our eyes off it. England would have been hoping to wrap up the Australian inning soon but the visitors have fought back hard in the final session of Day 2 and are now just 44 runs behind the England total. Steven Smith continued to show his class but fell just before the break in the quest to get some quick runs. This game has swung like a pendulum and we will not be su |
| 90.2 : Mark Wood to Todd Murphy, No run. |
| 90.1 : Mark Wood to Pat Cummins, Mark Wood bowls this back of a length and in line with the stumps. Pat Cummins gets across the line and tucks this towards deep backward square leg for one. |
| 90.3 : Mark Wood to Todd Murphy, Back of a length once again but going down leg. Todd Murphy looks to pull this away but misses and the ball is collected by the keeper. |
| 90.4 : Mark Wood to Todd Murphy, No run. |
| 90.5 : Mark Wood to Todd Murphy, Decides to bowl this on a good length and at the stumps. Todd Murphy blocks this solidly with a straight bat back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 90.6 : Mark Wood to Todd Murphy, Pulls his length back once again and strays down leg from over the wicket. Todd Murphy attempts another pull shot but does not connect. |
| 91.1 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, 1 run. |
| 91.2 : Chris Woakes to Todd Murphy, No run. |
| 91.3 : Chris Woakes to Todd Murphy, Bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Todd Murphy blocks this solidly down the pitch towards mid off. |
| 91.4 : Chris Woakes to Todd Murphy, Delivers this on a good length and outside off. Todd Murphy drills this straight to the fielder at cover. |
| 91.5 : Chris Woakes to Todd Murphy, Goes 'round the wicket now and bowls this on a good length, into the stumps. Todd Murphy dabs this into the leg side. |
| 91.6 : Chris Woakes to Todd Murphy, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Todd Murphy looks to drive but gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 92.1 : Mark Wood to Pat Cummins, A single off the first ball by Pat Cummins once again! Mark Wood bowls this on a good length and into the stumps. Pat Cummins tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a run. |
| 92.2 : Mark Wood to Todd Murphy, Six! |
| 92.3 : Mark Wood to Todd Murphy, Bangs this in short as well and outside off. Todd Murphy looks to pull once again but does not connect this time. |
| 92.4 : Mark Wood to Todd Murphy, 1 run. |
| 92.5 : Mark Wood to Pat Cummins, Leg bye. |
| 92.6 : Mark Wood to Todd Murphy, Bowls a bouncer to the left-hander from 'round the wicket. Todd Murphy is not shy about playing his shots and looks to pull but does not get bat on it. |
| 93.1 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 93.2 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, FOUR! A bit of fortune going Pat Cummins' way and Australia will accept these runs gladly! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins looks to go aerial but gets an outside edge over second slip towards third man for four runs. |
| 93.3 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, 1 run. |
| 93.4 : Chris Woakes to Todd Murphy, No run. |
| 93.5 : Chris Woakes to Todd Murphy, FOUR! Todd Murphy is showing that he is more than handy with the bat! Chris Woakes offers width outside the off stump. Todd Murphy cuts this late towards deep backward point and picks up four runs. |
| 93.6 : Chris Woakes to Todd Murphy, 1 run. |
| 94.1 : Mark Wood to Todd Murphy, Mark Wood bowls this short and pitches in line with the stumps. Todd Murphy gets on his toes and keeps the ball out. |
| 94.2 : Mark Wood to Todd Murphy, Six! |
| 94.3 : Mark Wood to Todd Murphy, No run. |
| 94.4 : Mark Wood to Todd Murphy, Six! |
| Mark Wood to Todd Murphy, WIDE! Bangs this in short once again and at the batter. Goes well over his head and the umpire calls this wide. |
| 94.5 : Mark Wood to Todd Murphy, Strays down leg this time and continues to bowl short from 'round the wicket this time. Todd Murphy is not backing away as he looks to pull this away but does not connect. |
| 94.6 : Mark Wood to Todd Murphy, Delivers this on a good length and into the stumps. Todd Murphy blocks this solidly towards the mid on fielder. |
| 95.1 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Chris Woakes bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins drops his glove down and ducks onto the floor to the let the ball go through to the keeper. |
| 95.2 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Goes really full this time and just outside off with the pace taken off. Pat Cummins is early into his shot but manages to knock this towards mid on. |
| 95.3 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 95.4 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside the off stump. Pat Cummins pushes this through cover-point and takes a run. |
| 95.5 : Chris Woakes to Todd Murphy, On a good length this time and pitching in line with the stumps. Todd Murphy defends this towards the fielder at mid on. |
| 95.6 : Chris Woakes to Todd Murphy, Continues to bowl on a good length and at the stumps. Todd Murphy keeps this out watchfully towards cover. |
| 96.1 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, James Anderson bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins shoulders his arms to this one. |
| 95.6 : James Anderson comes into the attack. |
| 96.2 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 96.3 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, This is on a good length and just outside off. Pat Cummins pokes at this and gets an inside edge past the stumps towards the keeper. |
| 96.4 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Pulls his length back slightly and serves this close to the off pole. Pat Cummins tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a run. |
| 96.5 : James Anderson to Todd Murphy, Bowls from 'round the wicket to the left-hander and delivers this on a good length, outside off. Todd Murphy pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards deep backward point for one. |
| 96.6 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, This is slightly short as well and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins guides this towards deep backward point and takes a single to keep strike. Australia now trail by just 6 runs. |
| 97.1 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Chris Woakes bowls this on a good length and in the channel outside off. Pat Cummins defends this solidly to the left of the bowler. |
| 97.2 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Goes full this time and outside the off stump with some pace taken off. Pat Cummins strokes this straight to the fielder at cover. |
| 97.3 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Delivers this in line with the stumps and on a good length. Pat Cummins dabs this into the leg side. |
| 97.4 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Attacks the stumps once again and bowls a touch fuller. Pat Cummins clips this towards deep backward square leg for a run. |
| 97.5 : Chris Woakes to Todd Murphy, On a good length this time and just outside off. Todd Murphy tucks this towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 97.6 : Chris Woakes to Todd Murphy, Decides to bowl this full and on an off-stump line. Todd Murphy pushes this towards the mid off fielder. |
| 98.1 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 98.2 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Delivers this in line with the stumps and on a good length. Pat Cummins clips this towards mid-wicket. |
| 98.3 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Slightly wide outside off and continues to bowl on a good length. Pat Cummins dabs this through point and taes a run. |
| 98.4 : James Anderson to Todd Murphy, Four! |
| 98.5 : James Anderson to Todd Murphy, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Todd Murphy blocks this towards the fielder at mid on. |
| 98.6 : James Anderson to Todd Murphy, Australia have managed to take a lead in the first inning! James Anderson bowls this onto the pads on a fuller length. Todd Murphy flicks this towards deep square leg and takes a single to keep strike. |
| 99.1 : Chris Woakes to Todd Murphy, Chris Woakes bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. Todd Murphy takes on the short ball once again and pulls this towards fine leg for a couple of runs. |
| 99.2 : Chris Woakes to Todd Murphy, On a good length this time and pitches on middle. Todd Murphy clips this towards the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 99.3 : Chris Woakes to Todd Murphy, Goes full this time and attacks the stumps. Todd Murphy dabs this watchfully towards the mid off fielder. |
| 99.4 : Chris Woakes to Todd Murphy, Edged and falls short! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off stump. Todd Murphy pokes at this and gets an outside edge between the two slip fielders. The ball creeps through and the batters pick up a couple of runs towards third man. |
| 99.5 : Chris Woakes to Todd Murphy, Sightly wide outside off on a fuller length. Todd Murphy looks to drive but gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 99.6 : Chris Woakes to Todd Murphy, No run. |
| 100.1 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, James Anderson bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins dabs this into the pitch and the ball bounces back onto his body. |
| 100.2 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Goes full and just outside the off pole. Pat Cummins blocks this solidly towards mid off. |
| 100.3 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 100.4 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Attacks the stumps once again on a good length. Pat Cummins pushes this towards the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 100.5 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Back to bowling full and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins strokes this towards the short cover fielder. |
| 100.6 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, A maiden after a long time from England and James Anderson is the one who delivers it! This is bowled slightly full and outside the off pole. Seems to be a slower ball as Pat Cummins is early into the shot and the ball beats his outside edge. |
| 101.1 : Chris Woakes to Todd Murphy, Chris Woakes bowls from 'round the wicket to the southpaw and delivers the just outside off on a good length. Todd Murphy dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 101.2 : Chris Woakes to Todd Murphy, OUT! lbw b Chris Woakes. |
| 0.0 : Josh Hazlewood is the last man in. |
| 101.3 : Chris Woakes to Josh Hazlewood, No run. |
| 101.4 : Chris Woakes to Josh Hazlewood, Four! |
| 101.5 : Chris Woakes to Josh Hazlewood, On a good length once again and outside the off pole. Josh Hazlewood backs away slightly but blocks this solidly towards mid off. |
| 101.6 : Chris Woakes to Josh Hazlewood, Nails the yorker this time served just outside the off stump. Josh Hazlewood digs this out back down the pitch and the ball ricochets off the non-striker towards mid on. |
| 102.1 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, James Anderson bowls a slow loopy full toss at the stumps. Pat Cummins is early into the shot but gets bat on the ball and keeps it out. |
| 102.2 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 102.3 : James Anderson to Pat Cummins, Strays onto the pads on a good length. Pat Cummins tucks this towards fine leg and has to settle for a single. Josh Hazlewood has three balls to negotiate in this over. |
| 102.4 : James Anderson to Josh Hazlewood, 2 runs. |
| 102.5 : James Anderson to Josh Hazlewood, No run. |
| 102.6 : James Anderson to Josh Hazlewood, Angles this into the stumps on a fullish length. Josh Hazlewood shuffles into the leg side and tucks this towards mid-wicket. |
| 0.0 : Some spin as Joe Root comes into the attack. |
| 103.1 : Joe Root to Pat Cummins, OUT! CAUGHT! Ben Stokes shows remarkable composure at the boundary and pulls off a remarkable catch! Joe Root is rewarded with his second wicket and Australia's inning comes to an end having taken a lead of 12 runs. |
| 0.0 : A riveting Day of Test cricket comes to an end! England was on top for most of it but luck wasn't in their favor. Australia showed great fight and determination and there is nothing to choose between the sides as we head into the 'Moving Day'. |
| England started Day 2 well with James Anderson and Mark Wood bowling three maidens in a row among themselves. However, they could not really get any breakthroughs upfront. Root took a stunner just after the hour mark to get rid of Marnus. The floodgates opened after Lunch when Broad dismissed Khawaja and Marsh quickly and Anderson got Marsh too. They struggled to get Smith out but a controversial run-out call didn't go in their favor which cost them. Woakes managed to get that big wicket but onc |
| Australia batted almost double the overs and took a lead of 12 runs. We saw two different approaches from both sides and it was quite entertaining. After a decent enough start from the openers, they couldn't really get going. Except for Steven Smith, no one looked comfortable out there and the positive intent was missing too. Smith was the top scorer with 71 runs as their middle order couldn't really contribute much. It was the 54-run partnership between Smith and Cummins that got them out of a |
| Right then, that is from an exciting Day 2Â where there is not much difference between the sides. England will start their second innings on Day 3 while Australia will look to restrict them to a low total and then chase it down. The first ball will be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT)Â but you can join us well in advance for the build-up. Cheers! |
| ... DAY 3, SESSION 1 ... |
| Hello and a warm welcome folks! We are heading towards Day 3 of this final Ashes Test. This match has moved at a rapid pace and neither team is ahead at the moment. It is pretty even but as this is also the 'Moving Day', we can expect the game to open up and one team to take advantage of it. Will it be England with their batting? Or will the Aussies provide another bowling masterclass? We will find out soon. |
| Australia batted the whole of Day 2 and managed to take a lead of just 12 runs. They opted for an old-fashioned approach which could backfire if their bowlers do not back it up. Steven Smith showed his class once again with a brilliant half-century but the talking point was how Pat Cummins and Todd Murphy added 49 runs together with both finishing in the 30s and helped the Aussies get past England's total which gives them a psychological advantage now. Their bowlers will be fired up especial |
| England, on the other hand were pretty disciplined with their bowling but luck wasn't in their favour. Although they managed to get crucial breakthroughs from time to time but the inability to get Steven Smith out and conceding over 50 runs to the tail-enders of the Aussies has put them in a difficult situation. Stuart Broad, Chris Woakes and Mark Wood shared six wickets equally on Day 2 while Joe Root also filled the position of injured Moeen Ali to pick up a couple as well. James Anderson |
| All set to begin Day 3! |
| 0.1 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, FOUR! The crowd roars as Zak Crawley smashes this on the up and finds the first boundary for England! Mitchell Starc bowls this full and offers width outside off. Zak Crawley reaches for it and thumps this towards deep cover-point for four runs to get himself and Australia off the mark. |
| 0.2 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, On a good length this time and outside off. Zak Crawley pushes at this and gets an inside edge towards backward square leg and picks up a single. |
| 0.3 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, Angles this into the stumps on a fullish length. Ben Duckett dabs this towards the fielder at mid on. |
| 0.4 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, A tad bit fuller once again and in line with the stumps. Ben Duckett looks to work this leg side but gets squared up and the ball goes off the outside part of his bat into the off side. |
| 0.5 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, Four! |
| 0.6 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, Four! |
| 0.0 : Josh Hazlewood to share the attack. |
| 1.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, No ball and Leg bye. |
| Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, No run. |
| 1.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, No run. |
| 1.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, No run. |
| 1.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, 1 run. |
| 1.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, No run. |
| 1.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, No run. |
| 2.1 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, Four! |
| 2.2 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, No run. |
| 2.3 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, On a good length this time and at the stumps. Ben Duckett tucks this through square leg and takes one. |
| 2.4 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, No run. |
| 2.5 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, No run. |
| 2.6 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, Four! |
| 3.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, No run. |
| 3.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Four! |
| 3.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, 1 run. |
| 3.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, No run. |
| 3.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Delivers this on a good length and outside off. Zak Crawley pushes at this and gets an outside edge that fall short of the slip fielder. |
| 3.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, No run. |
| 4.1 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Pat Cummins starts with a good-length delivery, on middle, Ben Duckett clips it towards square leg. |
| 4.2 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, FOUR! Through the gap! Pat Cummins goes a bt fuller and around middle, Ben Duckett stays there and flicks it with nice timing past square leg for a boundary. |
| 4.3 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Back of a length and on off, takes off a bit, Ben Duckett hops up but manages well to steer it through point for a single. |
| 4.4 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Fuller one, on middle, angling in this time, Zak Crawley misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads to the leg side. A leg bye is taken. |
| 4.5 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, FOUR! Deft touch! Pat Cummins lands this on a hard length and around off, Ben Duckett waits for it and uses the pace to guide it with an opened face of the bat towards the third man fence for another boundary. |
| 4.6 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, This is pitched up, on off, Ben Duckett drives it straight to extra covers. 10 runs off the over then! |
| 5.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Fuller one, on middle, Zak Crawley moves across and uses his feet to tuck it towards mid on. |
| 5.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Full again and around off, Zak Crawley drives it nicely but straight to mid off this time. |
| 5.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Zak Crawley nudges it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 5.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Josh Hazlewood bangs in a sharp bouncer, on leg, angling in, Ben Duckett tries to hook it but fails to connect. |
| 5.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, On a length and on middle, shaping away a shy bit, Ben Duckett stays there and blocks it back towards the bowler. |
| 5.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, A bit fuller, on middle, shaping in this time, Ben Duckett misses his clip and gets hit high on the pads as the ball goes nowhere. |
| 6.1 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, 2 runs. |
| 6.2 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, On a good length once again and outside the off pole. Zak Crawley blocks this towards the fielder at cover. |
| 6.3 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Goes fuller this time and outside the off stump. Zak Crawley pushes this to the right of mid off and a half-stop by the fielder allows them to tae a couple of runs. |
| 6.4 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Angles this in from outside off on a slightly fullish length. Zak Crawley dabs this into the mid on region. |
| 6.5 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, No run. |
| 6.6 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. The ball gets stuck in the pitch a bit and Zak Crawley is early into his shot. The ball lobs just short of the fielder at cover. |
| 7.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, No run. |
| 7.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Goes full this time and just outside off. Ben Duckett knocks this towards the fielder at mid off. |
| 7.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, Decides to bowl this on a good length and outside the off stump. Ben Duckett taps this into the off side with soft hands and sets off for a single. |
| 7.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, 1 run. |
| 7.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett, On a fuller length this time and outside the off pole. Ben Duckett pushes this towards cover-point and takes another run to keep rotating the strike. |
| 7.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Zak Crawley, Continues to bowl full and outside the off stump. Zak Crawley drives this confidently but straight to the fielder at cover. |
| 8.1 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Pat Cummins continues from around the wicket to the left-hander and on a fullish length, outside off. Ben Duckett defends this into the cover region. |
| 8.2 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Play and miss this time! Pat Cummins bowls this on fuller length once again and outside the off stump. Gets the ball to move away from the southpaw after pitching. Ben Duckett goes for the expansive drive but gets beaten. |
| 8.3 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, No run. |
| 8.4 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, FOUR! A boundary after a while in terms of 'Bazball' cricket! This is bowled short and going down leg. Ben Duckett takes on the bouncer and goes for the pull shot. Gets a top edge towards fine leg for four runs. |
| 8.5 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, No run. |
| 8.6 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Angles this into the pads on a good length. Ben Duckett gets squared up but manages to dab this back down the pitch. |
| 9.1 : Mitchell Marsh to Zak Crawley, Mitchell Marsh bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Zak Crawley pushes this towards the fielder at cover. |
| 9.2 : Mitchell Marsh to Zak Crawley, No run. |
| 9.3 : Mitchell Marsh to Zak Crawley, Wide outside off and on a good length. Zak Crawley throws his bat at this one and gets an under edge towards the keeper. |
| 9.4 : Mitchell Marsh to Zak Crawley, Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside the off stump. Zak Crawley blocks this back down the pitch towards Mitchell Marsh. |
| 9.5 : Mitchell Marsh to Zak Crawley, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Zak Crawley goes onto the back foot and works this towards deep bacward point for three runs. |
| 9.6 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, Bangs this in short and angling away outside off. Ben Duckett looks to pull but adjusts his shot and cross-bats this towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 10.1 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and angled into the stumps. Zak Crawley loos to work this leg side but gets a leading edge to the left of the bowler. |
| 10.2 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, This is bowled on a good length as well and outside the off stump. Zak Crawley decides to shoulder his arms to this one. A rare leave by an England batter! |
| 10.3 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Angles this into the pads on a good length. Zak Crawley tucks this towards deep backward square leg and picks up a single. |
| 10.4 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Goes 'round the wicket to the left-hander and serves this into the pads on a fullish length. Ben Duckett flicks this towards deep square leg for a run. |
| 10.5 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, A tad bit full once again and outside the off pole. Zak Crawley dabs this back towards the bowler. |
| 10.6 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Gets this to come in with the angle on a fuller length. Zak Crawley gets his front foot forward and clips this towards deep square leg for a run to retain strike. |
| 11.1 : Mitchell Marsh to Zak Crawley, Mitchell Marsh bowls this on a fullish length and outside the off stump. Zak Crawley is watchful as he blocks this out with a straight bat. |
| 11.2 : Mitchell Marsh to Zak Crawley, On a good length and outside the off pole. Zak Crawley dabs this towards point with soft hands and sets off for a quick single. |
| 11.3 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, NO BALL! Bowls this a fraction full and outside off. Ben Duckett knocks this towards deep point and takes an easy run. Mitchell Starc has overstepped and it will be a no ball. |
| Mitchell Marsh to Zak Crawley, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. Zak Crawley hit this on the up towards deep cover-point and adds one to his score. |
| 11.4 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, 2 runs. |
| 11.5 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, No run. |
| 11.6 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, Pulls his length bac a fraction and outside the off pole. Ben Duckett gets surprised by the extra bounce but manages to fend this into the leg side. |
| 12.1 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Zak Crawley gets a small stride forward and blocks this out solidly. |
| 12.2 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, On a good length once again and outside off. Zak Crawley pokes at this one and gets an outside edge that falls short of the third slip fielder. |
| 12.3 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside the off pole. Zak Crawley uses his wrists well and flicks this towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 12.4 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, No run. |
| 12.5 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Slightly short this time and offers width outside the off stump. Ben Duckett pushes this towards deep point and takes one. |
| 12.6 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, No run. |
| 0.0 : Drinks! England has again gotten off to a flying start courtesy of both openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. They have scored runs freely and put together another half-century opening stand and will look to keep it going. Aussie pacers have struggled with the new ball and have leaked runs without causing much trouble for the batters. They needed this break to revisit their plans and devise something different or better execution. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us. |
| 13.1 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, No run. |
| 13.2 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, No run. |
| 13.3 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, No run. |
| 13.4 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, On a good length and outside the off stump. Ben Duckett dabs this with soft hands towards cover. |
| 13.5 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, 1 run. |
| 13.6 : Mitchell Marsh to Zak Crawley, Continues to bowl full and in line with the stumps. Zak Crawley clips this towards deep mid-wicket and collects a single to keep strike. |
| 14.1 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, 1 run. |
| 14.2 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, Angles this down leg stump on a good length. Ben Duckett looks to get bat on this but misses. |
| 14.3 : Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett, On a fullish length this time and outside off. Ben Duckett dabs this with soft hands towards cover and sets off for a quick single. |
| 14.4 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, FOUR! The partnership is growing to dangerous proportions for Australia! Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and outside off. Zak Crawley lets the ball come onto the bat as he guides this towards deep backward point for four runs. |
| 14.5 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Delivers this outside the off stump and on a good length. Zak Crawley blocks this solidly towards mid off. |
| 14.6 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Angles this into the stumps and continues to bowl on a good length. Zak Crawley tucks this towards deep square leg and picks up a couple of runs. |
| 15.1 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, Fuller one and on off, Ben Duckett blocks it out towards mid off. |
| 15.2 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Duckett, Back of a length and outside off, Ben Duckett cuts it towards deep point for a single. |
| 15.3 : Mitchell Marsh to Zak Crawley, This is pitched up, on off, shaping away a bit, Zak Crawley knocks it wide of short covers. |
| 15.4 : Mitchell Marsh to Zak Crawley, Full again and around off, Zak Crawley strides forward and defends it on the front foot. |
| 15.5 : Mitchell Marsh to Zak Crawley, Overpitched and outside off, Zak Crawley goes for the drive but slices it through backward point for a couple of runs. |
| 15.6 : Mitchell Marsh to Zak Crawley, Another full delivery from Marsh, on off, Zak Crawley keeps it out down the pitch as the ball rolls towards mid off. |
| 16.1 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, Fullish and on off, Ben Duckett pushes it wide of covers where the fielder dives to his left to make a good stop. |
| 16.2 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, An outswinger now, full and on middle, swinging away, Ben Duckett stays there and jams it out back towards the bowler. |
| 16.3 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, This is on a good length and around off, Ben Duckett forces it towards mid off. |
| 16.4 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, Pitched up, on off again, Ben Duckett knocks it towards mid off again. |
| 16.5 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, BEAUTY! Mitchell Starc lands this on good length, on the fourth stump line, lands and nips away sharply, Ben Duckett looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 0.0 : Who will walk out now? |
| 16.6 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mitchell Starc draws first blood! An excellent review from Australia! |
| 17.1 : Todd Murphy to Zak Crawley, No run. |
| 17.2 : Todd Murphy to Zak Crawley, Floated, full and on middle, Zak Crawley clips it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 17.3 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Just short! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Ben Stokes strides forward to defend but gets an inside edge which falls just in front of Marnus Labuschagne at leg slip. They cross. |
| 17.4 : Todd Murphy to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Lovely shot! This is flatter, full and around middle, Zak Crawley goes down and nails his sweep towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary. |
| 17.5 : Todd Murphy to Zak Crawley, 1 run. |
| 17.6 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Slower through the air, on off, turning away, Ben Stokes leaves it alone. |
| 18.1 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, Full and on middle, Zak Crawley tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 18.2 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, On a length and around leg, Ben Stokes nudges it through square leg for a run. |
| 18.3 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, Length again, on off, Zak Crawley steers it towards deep point for another run. |
| 18.4 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, Goes fuller and on the pads, Ben Stokes flicks it uppishly but it lands well in front of deep mid-wicket. They cross. |
| 18.5 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, Short of a length and around off, Zak Crawley pulls it towards deep square leg for one. |
| 18.6 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, This is full again, on middle, swinging away a bit, Ben Stokes looks to block with a straight bat but gets an outside edge along the ground through point for one more. |
| 19.1 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Tossed up, full and on middle, Ben Stokes leans on and blocks it down the pitch. |
| 19.2 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Floated, full and on middle, Ben Stokes clips it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 19.3 : Todd Murphy to Zak Crawley, Flighted, full and on middle, Zak Crawley works it towards square leg. |
| 19.4 : Todd Murphy to Zak Crawley, Flatter, full and on off, Zak Crawley uses his feet and pushes it wide of the bowler where Murphy dives to his right to stop it. |
| 19.5 : Todd Murphy to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Fabulous shot! Todd Murphy flights this one up, on off, Zak Crawley dances down the track and creams it through extra covers for a boundary. |
| 19.6 : Todd Murphy to Zak Crawley, Quicker one, on middle, Zak Crawley gets to the pitch of it and flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for one. |
| 20.1 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, FIFTY FOR CRAWLEY! Another fine knock from him and he is enjoying his cricket in this series. He will look to make it big now. This is full and on off, Zak Crawley pushes it wide of mid off where Pat Cummins slides to his left but lets it through and then chases it again to stop it. Three runs taken. |
| 20.2 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, FOUR! Fine timing! |
| 20.3 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, Pitched up, on off, Ben Stokes defends it back to the bowler. |
| 20.4 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, BEATEN! Mitchell Starc lands this on a good length and on off, shaping away, Ben Stokes looks to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 20.5 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, Overpitched and on off, Ben Stokes knocks it back to the bowler again. |
| 20.6 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, On a length and around off, Ben Stokes taps it in front of point. |
| 21.1 : Todd Murphy to Zak Crawley, 2 runs. |
| 21.2 : Todd Murphy to Zak Crawley, Four! |
| 21.3 : Todd Murphy to Zak Crawley, Flatter, full and on middle, Zak Crawley sweeps it through square leg for a single. |
| 21.4 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, A bit short and on off, Ben Stokes stays back and blocks it out. |
| 21.5 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Short again, on middle, Ben Stokes keeps it out to the leg side. |
| 21.6 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Flighted, full and on middle, Ben Stokes reverse-sweeps it to point. |
| 22.1 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, On a length and around leg, Zak Crawley misses his flick and the ball goes off his pads towards fine leg. A leg bye is taken. |
| 22.2 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, Length again, on off, Ben Stokes pats it down towards short covers. |
| 22.3 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, Goes fuller and around leg, Ben Stokes clips it wide of mid on for a single. |
| 22.4 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, Full again, on off, Zak Crawley taps it towards short covers. |
| 22.5 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Brilliant shot! Mitchell Starc bangs this short and around middle, Zak Crawley gets on top of the bounce well and pulls it towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary. |
| 22.6 : Mitchell Starc to Zak Crawley, Pitched and on leg, Zak Crawley nudges it wide of deep square leg for two more runs. |
| 23.1 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Short and around off, Ben Stokes punches it through covers for a single. |
| 23.2 : Todd Murphy to Zak Crawley, Tossed up, full and on middle, Zak Crawley blocks it out to the right of the bowler. |
| 23.3 : Todd Murphy to Zak Crawley, Floated, full and on off, Zak Crawley winds up for the slog-sweep, but tucks it towards short mid-wicket in the end. |
| 23.4 : Todd Murphy to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Another boundary! This is flatter, full and around leg, Zak Crawley goes down on one knee and sweeps it behind square on the leg side for a boundary. |
| 23.5 : Todd Murphy to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Two in two! Poor bowling from Murphy! |
| 23.6 : Todd Murphy to Zak Crawley, Quicker, short and on middle, Zak Crawley stays back to defend it well. |
| 24.1 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, Fuller and outside off, shaping away, Ben Stokes leaves it alone. |
| 24.2 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, On a length and around off, Ben Stokes keeps it out in front of point. |
| 24.3 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, Touch fuller and around off, Ben Stokes offers no shot at it. |
| 24.4 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, Back of a length and on middle, Ben Stokes stays back and pats it to the leg side. |
| 24.5 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, Another full delivery, outside off, Ben Stokes is not interested in playing at that. |
| 24.6 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, Overpitched and on leg, Ben Stokes flicks it towards deep square leg for a single. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 3! |
| 0.0 : SESSION SUMMARY - 130 runs and 1 wicket in 25 overs. What a session of Test cricket we have witnessed but this is not the kind of red-ball cricket we have witnessed over the years! This English side have shown that they know no fear and when Zak Crawley thumped the first ball to the fence to the delight of the crowd, it was evident that the visitors were going to be up against it. The Aussie fast bowlers tried their best to get an early wicket but were up against two openers who had the fre |
| England came out to bat in a typical manner as they looked to score runs quickly and overcame the deficit of 12 runs in the first over itself. Ben Duckett was off the blocks quickly as he scored 42 runs in 55 balls in the 79-run opening partnership before edging one to the keeper. He will be disappointed in missing out after a good start but the momentum was not lost as Zak Crawley took over from his partner and began scoring at a quick rate. Ben Stokes promoted himself to number 3 and added |
| .. DAY 3, SESSION 2 ... |
| We are back for the second session! |
| 25.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Josh Hazlewood starts with a hard-length delivery around off, Ben Stokes stay back and pats it down back towards the bowler. |
| 25.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Josh Hazlewood sees the batter advance and serves this full, on leg, angling in, Ben Stokes manages well to clip it wide of deep square leg and comes back for the second. Good running! |
| 25.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, DROPPED AND SIX! Mitchell Starc lets go off a big chance! Josh Hazlewood bangs in a sharp bouncer, on middle, Ben Stokes goes for the pull but gets a top edge towards the fine leg fence where Starc fails to judge it and spills it over the ropes for a maximum. |
| 25.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Touch fuller, on off, Ben Stokes pushes it towards mid off. |
| 25.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, No run. |
| 25.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Oh..extra bounce! Josh Hazlewood lands this on a good length and just around off, takes off, Ben Stokes tries to have a poke at it but gets beaten by the bounce as the ball goes past the outside edge. |
| Who will bowl from the other end? |
| 26.1 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, Pat Cummins begins with a fuller delivery, on off, angling in, Zak Crawley defends it off the inner half to the leg side. |
| 26.2 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, On a length and around off, Zak Crawley guides it through backward point for a couple of runs. |
| 26.3 : Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Pat Cummins strikes straight after Lunch! Just what Australia needed as Zak Crawley goes after a fine knock. |
| 26.4 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, This is bowled on a good length and just outside off. Joe Root blocks this one out solidly. |
| 0.0 : Joe Root, former English Captain walks out to the middle to bat. |
| 26.5 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, No run. |
| 26.6 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Continues to bowl in the channel just outside the off stump. Joe Root dabs this back down the pitch. |
| 27.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Josh Hazlewood bowls from 'round the wicket and serves this just outside off on a good length. Ben Stokes taps this towards the gully fielder. |
| 27.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Ben Stokes is happy to leave this one alone. |
| 27.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Gets this closer to the off pole and continues to bowl on a good length. Ben Stokes blocks this solidly towards cover. |
| 27.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Four! |
| 27.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Bowls this on a good length and into the pads. Ben Stokes tucks this towards deep square leg for one. |
| 27.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Goes full this time and outside the off pole. Joe Root walks towards the line of the ball and looks to work this leg side. Gets an inside edge onto his pads and the ball lobs towards the slip cordon. |
| 28.1 : Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and angled into pads. Ben Stokes clips this down to fine leg and takes a run. |
| 28.2 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, No run. |
| 28.3 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, No run. |
| 28.4 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, FOUR! Joe Root is stamping his authority as well! Pat Cummins bangs this in short and just outside off. Joe Root swivels as he goes onto the back foot and pulls this towards deep square leg for four runs. |
| 28.5 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, No run. |
| 28.6 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Gets this to nip back in off the surface from a good length and outside off. Joe Root pushes at this and gets an inside edge onto his pads. |
| 29.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Josh Hazlewood bowls this on a good length and outside off from 'round the wicket. Ben Stokes blocs this to the fielder at cover. |
| 29.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Continues to bowl on a good length and into the off pole. Ben Stokes defends this to the bowler's right. |
| 29.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, On a good length once again and just outside the off stump. Ben Stokes dabs this towards the cover-point region. |
| 29.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Bowls this back of a length and outside off. Ben Stokes walks down the pitch and gets onto his toes to push this towards deep point for a run. |
| 29.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, No run. |
| 29.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Bangs this in short and going down leg. Joe Root looks to pull and gets a top edge into the vacant fine leg region for a run. |
| 30.1 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Pat Cummins bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Joe Root is happy to leave the ball alone. |
| 30.2 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, 1 run. |
| 30.3 : Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, Goes 'round the wicket and serves this back of a length, outside off. Ben Stokes raises his hands high into the air and leaves the ball alone. |
| 30.4 : Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. Ben Stokes blocks this back towards the bowler. |
| 30.5 : Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, 1 run. |
| 30.6 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, FOUR! Joe Root calls for a new bat before the ball and hits the boundary straight away! This is bowled short as well and into the batter. Joe Root pulls this really fine and finds the fine leg fence for four runs. |
| 31.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, No run. |
| 31.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, No run. |
| 31.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, No run. |
| 31.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, On a good length and bowled at the stumps. Ben Stokes pushes this towards the mid on fielder. |
| 31.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, 1 run. |
| 31.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, FOUR! Beautiful use of the wrists by Joe Root as he times this to perfection! Josh Hazlewood bowls this full and outside off. Joe Root walks down the pitch and flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. |
| 32.1 : Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, Angles this into the pads on a good length. Ben Stokes clips this through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 32.2 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. Joe Root pushes this through cover-point and takes a single. |
| 32.3 : Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside off. Ben Stokes looks to cut this away off the back foot but gets beaten by the extra bounce. |
| Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, 1 run. |
| 32.4 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, 1 run. |
| 32.5 : Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, On a good length and outside the off pole. Ben Stokes blocks this solidly back down the pitch. |
| 32.6 : Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, Back of a length this time and outside the off stump. Ben Stokes opens the face of his bat and guides this down to deep backward point for a run. He will keep strike. |
| 33.1 : Mitchell Marsh to Joe Root, Mitchell Marsh bowls this short and outside the off stump. Joe Root pulls this towards deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 33.2 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Stokes, A tad bit fuller and outside off from 'round the wicket. Ben Stokes charges down the pitch and thumps this towards the fielder at mid off. |
| 33.3 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Stokes, Continues to bowl full and on an off-stump line. Ben Stokes defends this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 33.4 : Mitchell Marsh to Ben Stokes, Angled into the stumps on a good length. Ben Stokes whips this off his pads towards deep bacward square leg for one. |
| 33.5 : Mitchell Marsh to Joe Root, SIX! Joe Root has looked like a man on a mission since he has come out to the middle! Mitchell Marsh bowls this full and just outside the off pole. Joe Root reverse ramps this over thrid man for six runs. He has played this shot several times in the series and he just knows the perfect moment to execute it. |
| 33.6 : Mitchell Marsh to Joe Root, Four! |
| 34.1 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, Pitches up on the stumps, gets a hint of in-swing. Ben Stokes flicks it towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 34.2 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, Hits the good length on this occasion on the stumps. Joe Root plays the front foot defence towards widish mid-on. |
| 34.3 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, No run. |
| 34.4 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, Pitches up on the stumps this time. Joe Root flicks it to the right of mid-on and steals a single. |
| 34.5 : Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, 1 run. |
| 34.6 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, Bowls the good length outside off stump this time. Joe Root plays the front foot push between covers and mid-off and runs a single to end the over. |
| 35.1 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, 1 run. |
| 35.2 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Floats this one full and into the pads. Ben Stokes shimmies down the wicket and clips this towards long on for a run. |
| 35.3 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, Tosses this full and outside the off pole. Joe Root sweeps this towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 35.4 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Short this time and outside the off stump. Ben Stokes punches this towards the fielder at backward point. |
| 35.5 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Flights this one full and in line with the stumps. Ben Stokes flicks this to the left of mid-wicket and Marnus Labuschagne does well to prevent a run. |
| 35.6 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Fires this one full and outside the off pole. Ben Stokes goes for a reverse sweep but does not connect. |
| 36.1 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, No run. |
| 36.2 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, No run. |
| 36.3 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, Another good length delivery outside the off pole. Joe Root plays the front foot cover push and finds the fielder at covers. |
| 36.4 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, No run. |
| 36.5 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, Four! |
| 36.6 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, No run. |
| 0.0 : Drinks! Another hour dominated by the England batters. They did lose Zak Crawley early in the session but Joe Root and Ben Stokes have steadied things and scored runs at a good rate too. Australia failed to build on the breakthrough given by Mitchell Starc and are playing catch-up now. They need to come up with something or else this game could get away from them. We can expect some exciting action in the next hour or so. |
| 37.1 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, FOUR! Ben Stokes helps himself to an easy boundary after the break! This is bowled slightly short and going down leg. Ben Stokes glances this towards fine leg for four runs. |
| 37.2 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Floats this one full and outside the off stump. Ben Stokes blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 37.3 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Short once again and outside the off pole. Ben Stokes pulls this away hard but straight to the deep square leg fielder for a run. |
| 37.4 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, No run. |
| 37.5 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, No run. |
| 37.6 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, Back to bowling short and into the pads. Joe Root tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a single and will retain strike. |
| 38.1 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, No run. |
| 38.2 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, Four! |
| 38.3 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, Four! |
| 38.4 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, FOUR! Three boundaries in a row! Joe Root is showing excellent enterprise here! This is banged in short and outside the off stump. Joe Root uses the pace of the ball and opens the face of his bat to ramp this over the slip cordon for four more runs. |
| 38.5 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, No run. |
| 38.6 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, On a good length and outside the off stump. Joe Root pushes this towards deep point and collects a single. |
| 39.1 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, FIFTY FOR ROOT! A quick-fire half-century from him and this has extended the lead of England past 200 now. This is tossed up, full and on middle, Joe Root tucks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 39.2 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, Flatter, full and around leg, Ben Stokes clips it straight to short mid-wicket. |
| 39.3 : Todd Murphy to Ben Stokes, OUT! c Pat Cummins b Todd Murphy. |
| 0.0 : Harry Brook is the new batter at the crease. The physio is out in the middle as well to treat Joe Root. |
| 39.4 : Todd Murphy to Harry Brook, A bit short and around off, Harry Brook dabs it towards point for a single and gets off the mark. |
| 39.5 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, Short again, on middle, Joe Root moves back and nudges it through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 39.6 : Todd Murphy to Harry Brook, SIX! BANG! Brook makes his intentions clear! This is tossed up and around off, Harry Brook skips down the track and tonks it over the long off fence for a biggie. |
| 40.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Hits the fuller length on the middle stump this time, looking for some in swing. Joe Root plays it straight off the front foot to the left of mid-on and runs a single. |
| 40.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Pitches this one on the good length just over the off pole. Harry Brook plays the front foot defence. |
| 40.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, No run. |
| 40.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, A little back-of-length on the off stump this time. Harry Brook blocks it from the crease. Another dot ball for the over. |
| 40.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Absolute beauty! Josh Hazlewood strikes now! He lands this on a hard length and around off, lands and nips away slightly with extra bounce, Harry Brook tries to play it but gets opened up as the ball takes the outside edge and goes towards the keeper where Alex Carey pouches it safely. There is an appeal for it, and Brook starts walking. Australia coming into the game now! |
| 40.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, A good set-up delivery from the good length outside off stump for the new batter. Jonny Bairstow raises his arms up and lets the ball go through. |
| 41.1 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Fuller one and around off, Joe Root moves across and blocks it towards short covers. |
| 41.2 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, This is on a good length and around off, Joe Root guides it off the outer half past gully for a brace. |
| 41.3 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Goes fuller and around middle, Joe Root nudges it towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 41.4 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Full again and outside off, shaping in, Jonny Bairstow lets it go to the keeper. |
| 41.5 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Overpitched and on off, Jonny Bairstow mistimes his drive wide of mid off for a quick run. |
| 41.6 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, shaping in, Joe Root works it off the inner half through square leg for one. |
| 42.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, 1 run. |
| 42.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Hits the good length attacking the body of Jonny Bairstow, who blocks it from the crease towards the square leg fielder. |
| 42.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 42.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 42.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, 2 runs. |
| 42.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 43.1 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Full and around off, Joe Root strides forward and pushes it towards short covers. |
| 43.2 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, On a length and on off again, Joe Root runs it down to third man for a single. |
| 43.3 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Lovely shot! Pat Cummins lands this back of a length, outside off, Jonny Bairstow accepts the width on offer and cuts it through backward point for a boundary. |
| 43.4 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Goes fuller, on off, angling in, Jonny Bairstow knocks it to the left of the bowler. |
| 43.5 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, This is pitched up and on middle, Jonny Bairstow clips it towards deep square leg for a run. |
| 43.6 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Another full delivery around off, Joe Root drives it straight towards mid off. |
| 44.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Width offered this time from Josh Hazlewood from the good length. Jonny Bairstow slaps it in front of point from the front foot for a welcome boundary. |
| 44.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Short of a length and on off, Jonny Bairstow mistimes his pull towards square leg. |
| 44.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Goes fuller and on middle, Jonny Bairstow drills it towards mid on. |
| 44.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Pitches it on a good length on the off stump and gets a hint of inswing. Jonny Bairstow plays the front foot push towards the mid-off fielder. |
| 44.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Short of a length and outside off, Jonny Bairstow punches it towards deep point for a couple of runs. |
| 44.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Josh Hazlewood bangs in a bouncer now, on off, goes over the batter as Jonny Bairstow sways away. He looks to at the umpire to see if it is a wide, but no signal from the umpire. |
| 45.1 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, Tossed up, full and on middle, Joe Root eases it towards mid on for a single. |
| 45.2 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, Floated, full and on middle, Jonny Bairstow drills it straight back to the bowler. |
| 45.3 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, Flatter, full and around off, goes on with the arm, Jonny Bairstow leans on to block and plays for the turn but gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 45.4 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, Flighted, full and on middle Jonny Bairstow turns it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 45.5 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, Quicker one, full and on off, Jonny Bairstow thinks about the big shot but taps it in front of point in the end. |
| 45.6 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, Gives this one some air, on middle, Jonny Bairstow drives it towards long on for a run. |
| 46.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Fuller one and on middle, Jonny Bairstow tucks it wide of mid on for a single. |
| 46.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, This is on a good length, on middle, nips back in, Joe Root looks to play at it but his bottom hands come off as the ball goes off the inside edge towards deep square leg. They cross. |
| 46.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Touch fuller, on off, Jonny Bairstow stays in his crease and blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 46.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Easy pickings! Josh Hazlewood strays from his line and serves this full but down the leg side, Jonny Bairstow glances it with his back foot up towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. |
| 46.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Back of a length and outside off, Jonny Bairstow punches it towards sweeper covers and comes back for the second. Good running! |
| 46.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Great shot! Josh Hazlewood bangs this short and around off, Jonny Bairstow knows there is no fielder in the deep and waits for it to upper-cut it towards the vacant third man fence for a boundary. |
| 47.1 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, Shortish and on leg, Joe Root moves back and clips it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 47.2 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Jonny Bairstow dealing in boundaries here! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Jonny Bairstow gets his front leg out of the way and lofts it over the bowler's head for a boundary. |
| 47.3 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, Goes short again, on middle, turning in, Jonny Bairstow works it towards square leg. |
| 47.4 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, Slightly short and around leg, Jonny Bairstow makes room and punches it towards deep point for a run. |
| 47.5 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, Another short delivery around leg, Joe Root flicks it towards square leg again. |
| 47.6 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, Driting onto the leg this one, fuller too, Joe Root fails to get it past square leg once again. |
| 48.1 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, In the air...safe! This is full and around off, Jonny Bairstow goes for the drive but is a bit early through his shot as the ball goes in the air but lands well short of mid off. |
| 48.2 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, On a length and on middle, Jonny Bairstow turns it towards square leg. |
| 48.3 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, A slower one now from Cummins, full and on off, Jonny Bairstow blocks it out towards short covers. |
| 48.4 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Pulls his length back, on middle, angling in, Jonny Bairstow nudges it wide of deep square leg for a brace. |
| 48.5 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Back of a length and around off, Jonny Bairstow steers it through point for a single. |
| 48.6 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, A bit fuller, on off, Joe Root strides forward to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 3! |
| 0.0 : SESSION SUMMARY - 135 runs and 3 wickets in 24 overs. Australia have put in a much better performance in this session with the ball but with England scoring at well above 5 runs per over, the game seems to be creeping away from them. Pat Cummins struck in the second over post Lunch but the visitors could not get a breakthrough for almost an hour after that. Todd Murphy managed to dismiss the England skipper after the drinks break and Josh Hazlewood got a wicket in the very next over to gi |
| Zak Crawley looked really ominous going into Lunch but could not make an impact after the break as he edged one to Steven Smith at slip to bring an end to the 61-run second-wicket partnership in 57 deliveries. Joe Root came out to bat and looked like a man on a mission as he scored freely from the word go. He added 73 runs in 79 balls with Ben Stokes for the third wicket as he reached his half-century in just 42 deliveries. The English skipper perished in the quest for some quick runs 8 runs |
| ... DAY 3, SESSION 3 .... |
| We are back for the third and final session of Day 3 as the umpires make their way out to the middle. |
| 49.1 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, Todd Murphy starts with a beauty! |
| 49.2 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run. |
| 49.3 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, Tossed up, full and on off, Joe Root defends it on the front foot towards short covers. |
| 49.4 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, Slower through the air, on off, Joe Root keeps it out to the off side. |
| 49.5 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, Flighted, full and around off, Joe Root moves across and goes down to paddle it towards fine leg for a run. |
| 49.6 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 0.0 : Mitchell Starc will share the attack after Tea and bowl from the other end. |
| 50.1 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, Hits the good length hard on the leg stump first up. Joe Root plays the front foot defence, gets an inside edge between mid wicket and square leg and runs a single. |
| 50.2 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 50.3 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, Pitches up this time outside off stump. Jonny Bairstow plays the front foot drive but finds the fielder at mid-off |
| 50.4 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run. |
| 50.5 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, 1 run. |
| 50.6 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 51.1 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, Shortish and on middle, Joe Root stays back and pushes it to the bowler. |
| 51.2 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, 1 run. |
| 51.3 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 51.4 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, Tossed up, full and on off, turning in, Jonny Bairstow leans on and lets it go to the keeper. |
| 51.5 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, Floated, full and on middle, Jonny Bairstow drills it towards long on for a run. That brings up the 50-run partnership between these two batters. |
| 51.6 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, Flighted, full and on on ff, Joe Root pushes it towards covers. |
| 52.1 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, Hits the short length hard at the body of the batter. Jonny Bairstow looks to play the pull but misses the ball, gets his pads on the way and the ball rolls over to deep point for a leg bye. |
| 52.2 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, 1 run. |
| 52.3 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, Pitched on the good length again just outside off stump. Jonny Bairstow waits for it on the crease and plays it towards deep point for another single. |
| 52.4 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, No run. |
| 52.5 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, No run. |
| 52.6 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, Bowls this full and well outside the off pole. Joe Root reaches for it and slices this towards deep backward point for a single. |
| 53.1 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, Tossed up, full and on off, Joe Root blocks it out towards short covers. |
| 53.2 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, 1 run. |
| 53.3 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, 2 runs. |
| 53.4 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, Flighted, full and on off, Jonny Bairstow taps it to the off side. |
| 53.5 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Short and punished! Todd Murphy lands this short again and outside off, Jonny Bairstow quickly moves on his back foot and cuts it hard and wide of deep point for a boundary. |
| 53.6 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, Short again and around off, Jonny Bairstow punches it straight to covers this time. |
| 54.1 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, Hits the short of length on the off stump from around the wicket. Joe Root goes on his toes and places it towards deep point for a single. |
| 54.2 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, Around the good length area once more, targetting the middle stump. Jonny Bairstow blocks it back to the bowler from the crease. |
| 54.3 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, Bouncer from around the wicket but way over the helmet of the batter. Jonny Bairstow sees this one through. |
| 54.4 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, Looking for some swing there Mitchell Starc bowls this one outside the leg stump. Jonny Bairstow looks to flick it but misses on the shot. |
| 54.5 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run. |
| 54.6 : Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, Pitched up outside off stump. Joe Root pounds on it with a cover drive but only finds the fielder at deep point. Gets a single to end the over. |
| 55.1 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, Shorter in length and around middle, Joe Root clips it towards mid-wicket. |
| 55.2 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, 1 run. |
| 55.3 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 55.4 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, Flighted, full and on middle, Jonny Bairstow eases it towards long on for a run. |
| 55.5 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, Looped up, full and on off, Joe Root prods forward and defends it to the off side. |
| 55.6 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, Goes short and around leg, Joe Root flicks it straight to square leg. |
| 56.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 56.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Pitched up with a hint of inswing, on the stumps. Jonny Bairstow plays the flick to the right of the deep square leg fielder and picks up a couple for his team. |
| 56.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Four! |
| 56.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Four! |
| 56.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 56.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 57.1 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, Tossed up, full and on off, Joe Root uses his feet and drives it towards mid off. |
| 57.2 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, 1 run. |
| 57.3 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 57.4 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 57.5 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Jonny Bairstow finds the fence this time! This is flighted, full and around off, Jonny Bairstow stays there and smashes it wide of mid off for a boundary. |
| 57.6 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries as Jonny Bairstow is well and truly on the charge now! Todd Murphy tosses this full and offers width outside off. Jonny Bairstow smashes this towards deep cover for four more runs. |
| 58.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Pitches the ball just short on the off stump. Joe Root plays it very late from the crease and picks up a single from the deep point area. |
| 58.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Hits the good length hard on this occasion right around the off stump. Jonny Bairstow plays the front foot defence towards mid off. |
| 58.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 58.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Hits the good length hard this time finding some extra bounce on the leg stump. Jonny Bairstow blocks it off well from the crease. |
| 58.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Pitches it up outside the off stump, wants the batter to drive. Jonny Bairstow plays the cover drive from the front foot and picks up a single at deep point. |
| 58.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, On the leg stump from the good length. Joe Root flicks it from the front foot towards deep square leg to pick up a single on the last ball of the over. |
| 59.1 : Mitchell Marsh to Joe Root, Fuller one and on middle, Joe Root tucks it towards mid on. |
| 59.2 : Mitchell Marsh to Joe Root, A slower one, full and on middle, Joe Root nudges it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 59.3 : Mitchell Marsh to Jonny Bairstow, On a length and on middle, Jonny Bairstow gets behind the line of it and blocks it down the pitch. |
| 59.4 : Mitchell Marsh to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 59.5 : Mitchell Marsh to Jonny Bairstow, Pulls his length back, on leg this time, Jonny Bairstow works it through square leg for one. England lead by 300 now! |
| 59.6 : Mitchell Marsh to Joe Root, FOUR! A poor delivery and rightly punished! Mitchell Marsh serves this full but on the pads, Joe Root just tickles it away towards the fine leg fence to pick up an easy boundary. |
| 60.1 : Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Short and on middle, Jonny Bairstow pulls it towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 60.2 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Goes fuller, on middle, Joe Root solidly blocks it out onto the pitch. |
| 60.3 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, No run. |
| 60.4 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, No run. |
| 60.5 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, Back of a length, on off, Joe Root keeps it out in front of short covers. |
| 60.6 : Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, This is pitched up, on middle, Joe Root moves across but mistimes his drive towards mid on. |
| 61.1 : Mitchell Marsh to Jonny Bairstow, Back of a length and around off, Jonny Bairstow pats it down towards short covers. |
| 61.2 : Mitchell Marsh to Jonny Bairstow, A bit fuller, on off, Jonny Bairstow goes for the drive but miscues it back to the bowler. |
| 61.3 : Mitchell Marsh to Jonny Bairstow, On a length and around off, again, Jonny Bairstow pushes it towards mid off. |
| 61.4 : Mitchell Marsh to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 61.5 : Mitchell Marsh to Jonny Bairstow, Pitches this one up, on off, Jonny Bairstow drives it in front of mid off where a fumble from Pat Cummins allows the single. |
| 61.6 : Mitchell Marsh to Joe Root, Short of a length and on off, Joe Root taps it towards short covers. |
| 62.1 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Pat Cummins begins with a back-of-a-length delivery, on off, Pat Cummins dabs it through cover-point or a single. |
| 62.2 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Fuller and on middle, Joe Root moves across and tucks it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 62.3 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, No run. |
| 62.4 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Pitched up once more from Cummins, on off this time, Joe Root drives it well but straight to mid off. |
| 62.5 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, BEATEN! Pat Cummins serves another fuller one, on off, shaping away sharply, Joe Root goes for the big drive but gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 62.6 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Overpitched this time, on middle, angling in, Joe Root dead-bats back to the bowler. |
| 63.1 : Mitchell Marsh to Jonny Bairstow, On a length and on middle, Jonny Bairstow blocks it towards silly mid on. |
| 63.2 : Mitchell Marsh to Jonny Bairstow, Goes fuller, on middle, Jonny Bairstow turns it to silly mid on again. |
| 63.3 : Mitchell Marsh to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 63.4 : Mitchell Marsh to Jonny Bairstow, Marsh loses his line and serves this full, but down the leg, Jonny Bairstow tries to flick it away but misses. |
| 63.5 : Mitchell Marsh to Jonny Bairstow, Fullish and around leg, Jonny Bairstow nudges it through backward square leg for a single. |
| 63.6 : Mitchell Marsh to Joe Root, Short of a length and around off, Joe Root guides it towards the backward point region for a run. |
| 64.1 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Full and around off, Joe Root drives it straight to mid off. |
| 64.2 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, 2 runs. |
| 64.3 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Back of a length and on off, Joe Root late-cuts it straight to gully. |
| 64.4 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, FOUR! A streaky boundary now! Pat Cummins bangs this short and around off, angling in, Joe Root sways away but keeps his bat there as the ball goes off the outside edge towards the third man fence for a boundary. |
| 64.5 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Four! |
| 64.6 : Pat Cummins to Joe Root, Short again and around leg, Joe Root pulls it towards deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 65.1 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, Quicker, short and on middle, Joe Root stays back and tucks it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 65.2 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, No run. |
| 65.3 : Todd Murphy to Joe Root, OUT! TIMBER! Todd Murphy gets the big fish, Joe Root! He falls short of his hundred this time. |
| 65.4 : Todd Murphy to Moeen Ali, Flatter, full and on middle, Moeen Ali works it off the inner half through square leg for a single and gets off the mark. |
| 0.0 : Moeen Ali does come out to bat and we do no expect him to stick around blocking. |
| 65.5 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, Slower through the air, short and on off, turning in, Jonny Bairstow stays back and keeps it out to the leg side. |
| 65.6 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, Fires this one full and outside off, Jonny Bairstow offers no shot at it. |
| 66.1 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Fuller one, on off, angling in, Moeen Ali taps it towards short covers. |
| 66.2 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, No run. |
| 66.3 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, Back of a length and outside off, Moeen Ali punches it towards deep point for a single. |
| 66.4 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Pitched up, on middle, Jonny Bairstow clips it wide of mid-wicket for a run. |
| 66.5 : Pat Cummins to Moeen Ali, On a length and angling into leg, Moeen Ali nudges it through square leg for one. |
| 66.6 : Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Another full delivery, on off, Jonny Bairstow blocks it towards short covers. |
| 0.0 : DRINKS! The players will take some refreshments as we have our final drinks break of the day. England have continued along their merry way with Jonny Bairstow reaching his half-century and adding 110 runs for the fifth wicket with Joe Root Australia are on the back foot and have been forced to spread the field out in order to protect the boundaries but that has allowed the English batters to rotate the strike with ease. Despite losing Root on 91, the hosts are reaching a position in the match |
| 67.1 : Todd Murphy to Moeen Ali, Todd Murphy floats this one full and just outside off. Moeen Ali blocks this towards cover. |
| 67.2 : Todd Murphy to Moeen Ali, Tosses this full as well and outside off. Moeen Ali dabs this straight to the fielder at cover. |
| 67.3 : Todd Murphy to Moeen Ali, No run. |
| 67.4 : Todd Murphy to Moeen Ali, Four! |
| 67.5 : Todd Murphy to Moeen Ali, Slightly short this time and outside off. Moeen Ali goes onto the back foot and knocks this towards point. |
| 67.6 : Todd Murphy to Moeen Ali, 1 run. |
| 68.1 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, FOUR! Creamed past the bowler from the front foot. Moeen Ali plays a lovely on drive to a ball pitched full and on the stumps by Mitchell Starc. What a way to start the over. |
| 68.2 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, 1 run. |
| 68.3 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, Hits the length hard on this occasion, targetting the middle stump. Jonny Bairstow blocks it off on the front foot straight back to the bowler. |
| 68.4 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, Length ball on the off stump. Jonny Bairstow pushes it towards covers on the front foot. |
| 68.5 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run. |
| 68.6 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, Pitched up on the pads this time by Mitchell Starc. Moeen Ali plays the flick from the crease but straight to mid-wicket. |
| 69.1 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run. |
| 69.2 : Todd Murphy to Moeen Ali, No run. |
| 69.3 : Todd Murphy to Moeen Ali, 1 run. |
| 69.4 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 69.5 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, Four! |
| 69.6 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, Looped up, full and on off, Jonny Bairstow defends it on the front foot. |
| 70.1 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, Well directed bouncer first ball of the over at the helmet of Moeen Ali. Hits the glove and takes his helmet. Mitchell Starc testing the batter on this occasion. |
| 70.2 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, Another short ball at the body. The ball fails to bounce as much as expected. Moeen Ali blocks it off the back foot for no run. |
| 70.1 : Halt! Moeen Ali got hit on the helmet and a mandatory concussion check is happening now. We are ready to continue now. |
| 70.3 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, Four! |
| 70.4 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, No run. |
| 70.5 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, 1 run. |
| 70.6 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 71.1 : Todd Murphy to Moeen Ali, No run. |
| 71.2 : Todd Murphy to Moeen Ali, No run. |
| 71.3 : Todd Murphy to Moeen Ali, No run. |
| 71.4 : Todd Murphy to Moeen Ali, Loops this full and outside the off stump. Moeen Ali pushes this to the right of the bowler. |
| 71.5 : Todd Murphy to Moeen Ali, Short once again and outside off. Moeen Ali rocks back and cuts this towards deep point for a run. |
| 71.6 : Todd Murphy to Jonny Bairstow, Flights this outside the off stump on a fuller length. Jonny Bairstow flicks this towards long on for another single. |
| 72.1 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, Hits the good length on the middle stump from the angle. Jonny Bairstow blocks it from the crease towards mid-wicket. |
| 72.3 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, No run. |
| 72.2 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, Angles one into the right-hander from around the wicket targetting the stumps. Jonny Bairstow misses it completely. there is an appeal for LBW but Jonny Bairstow survives the DRS. |
| 72.4 : Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow, OUT! c Alex Carey b Mitchell Starc. |
| 0.0 : Chris Woakes comes out to the middle now. |
| 72.5 : Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, No run. |
| 72.6 : Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, Pitched up again on the off stump. Chris Woakes plays the front-foot drive but straight to the fielder. |
| 73.1 : Todd Murphy to Moeen Ali, Todd Murphy floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Moeen Ali lofts this into the air towards deep cover and picks up a couple of runs. |
| 73.2 : Todd Murphy to Moeen Ali, Angles this into the stumps on a fullish length. Moeen Ali drives this towards deep cover and takes a single. |
| 73.3 : Todd Murphy to Chris Woakes, No run. |
| 73.4 : Todd Murphy to Chris Woakes, Tosses this full and just outside off. Chris Woakes works this towards long on a nd takes a run. |
| 73.5 : Todd Murphy to Moeen Ali, Loops this one full as well and outside the off stump. Moeen Ali defends this solidly towards cover. |
| 73.6 : Todd Murphy to Moeen Ali, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Moeen Ali drills this towards the fielder at cover. |
| 74.1 : Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, OUT! CAUGHT! Australia are minimizing the damage with some quick wickets here as Mitchell Starc gets his second in the last two overs. Takes his match tally to three and England are stumbling here slightly. |
| 0.0 : Mark Wood walks out to bat now. |
| 74.2 : Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood, Hits the just short length on the body of Mark Wood. The batter plays a pull shot between mid-wicket and mid-on to grab a single. |
| 74.3 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, Four! |
| 74.4 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, Hits the back of length hard on the off stump. Moeen Ali steps down the wicket to hit the ball over mid-off but fails to get any timing on it. The ball rolls back to the bowler. |
| 74.5 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, 1 run. |
| 74.6 : Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood, 1 run. |
| 75.1 : Todd Murphy to Mark Wood, Todd Murphy bowls this slightly short and outside off. Mark Wood guides this towards deep backward point for a couple of runs. |
| 75.2 : Todd Murphy to Mark Wood, This is short as well and outside the off stump. Mark Wood blocks this towards the fielder at cover. |
| 75.3 : Todd Murphy to Mark Wood, No run. |
| 75.4 : Todd Murphy to Mark Wood, Sharp turn on offer as this is bowled short and outside the off stump. The ball comes into the stumps as Mark Wood looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. |
| 75.5 : Todd Murphy to Mark Wood, No run. |
| 75.6 : Todd Murphy to Mark Wood, Loops this one full and outside off. Mark Wood gets forward and dabs this back towards the bowler. |
| 76.1 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, No run. |
| 76.2 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, Bowls this back of a length and in line with the stumps. Moeen Ali goes for the full-bloodied hoick into the leg side but does not connect. |
| 76.3 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, Goes full this time and at the stumps. Moeen Ali makes room and smashes this towards cover. Pat Cummins dives to stop the ball and saves a few runs. |
| 76.4 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, 1 run. |
| 76.5 : Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood, 1 run. |
| 76.6 : Mitchell Starc to Moeen Ali, OUT! c Josh Hazlewood b Mitchell Starc. |
| 77.1 : Todd Murphy to Mark Wood, Four! |
| 77.2 : Todd Murphy to Mark Wood, OUT! CAUGHT! Todd Murphy gets into the act and has his third wicket of this inning! England have crumbled from a strong position and given Australia a sniff here! This is flighted full and outside the off stump. Mark Wood looks to heave this into the leg side but gets it off the bottom part of his bat. The connection is not clean and the ball flies towards the deep mid-wicket fielder. Mitchell Marsh gets down on one knee and catches the ball with a reverse cu |
| 77.3 : Todd Murphy to James Anderson, Todd Murphy floats this one full and outside the off stump. James Anderson leaves the ball alone. |
| 77.4 : Todd Murphy to James Anderson, Tosses this full and just outside off. James Anderson looks to reverse sweep but does not connect. |
| 77.6 : Todd Murphy to James Anderson, Bowls this slightly short and angles this into the pads. James Anderson blocks this towards the mid on fielder. |
| 77.5 : Todd Murphy to James Anderson, Fires this one full and outside the off pole. James Anderson attempts the reverse sweep again but misses. The bowler and the keeper appeal for a caught behind but the umpire remains unmoved. Pat Cummins reviews this and UltraEdge confirms that the ball has not hit the bat and the noise came from the bat hitting the ground. |
| 78.1 : Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, Mitchell Starc bowls this on a good length and angles this into the stumps. Stuart Broad clips this towards deep mid-wicket and takes a run to get off the mark. James Anderson on strike now. |
| 78.2 : Mitchell Starc to James Anderson, Bowls this short and into the batter. James Anderson is late to react and gets hit on the arm. He almost goes back onto the stumps and just about manages to dodge it. |
| 78.3 : Mitchell Starc to James Anderson, Continues to bowl this back of a length and in line with the stumps. James Anderson fends this away but almost steps on teh stumps once again. |
| 78.4 : Mitchell Starc to James Anderson, Misses the yorker and bowls a low full toss going down leg. James Anderson tries to flick this fine but misses. |
| 78.5 : Mitchell Starc to James Anderson, Nails the yorker this time but missing leg stump. James Anderson tries to dig this out but does not get bat on it and gets hit on the pads. |
| 78.6 : Mitchell Starc to James Anderson, James Anderson survives the over! Mitchell Starc bangs this in short and at the batter. James Anderson takes his eye off the ball as he takes evasive action and ducks under it. |
| 79.1 : Todd Murphy to Stuart Broad, Todd Murphy bowls this slightly short and outside off. Stuart Broad gets forward and swats this towards deep square leg for a single. |
| 79.2 : Todd Murphy to James Anderson, Floats this one full and outside the off pole. James Anderson goes for the sweep this time but misses. |
| 79.3 : Todd Murphy to James Anderson, Four! |
| 79.4 : Todd Murphy to James Anderson, FOUR! Two boundaries in a row and the crowd are absolutely loving this from their beloved fast bowler! Another tossed-up delivery bowled full and outside the off stump. James Anderson slogs this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. |
| 79.5 : Todd Murphy to James Anderson, James Anderson survives a close call and England have not been bowled out yet! |
| 79.6 : Todd Murphy to James Anderson, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. James Anderson goes for the slog sweep again but is nowhere near the ball this time. That is STUMPS on DAY 3! |
| 0.0 : Absolute domination from England on Day 3! It is called the 'Moving Day' and this game has certainly moved massively in favour of the hosts as they lead by a huge margin of runs. The Aussies looked tired out there and weren't able to execute their plans and despite a late comeback in the last session find themselves way behind in this game with a lot of time still left. |
| England got off to a great start courtesy of both the openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley keeping the runs flowing. They notched another half-century opening stand and saw out the first hour. Duckett got out on 42 but Crawley carried on with Ben Stokes and built another big partnership before the former got dismissed on 73 at the start of the second session. That did not affect them as Joe Root and Ben Stokes didn't have much trouble and scored runs pretty easily. Stokes holed out after get |
| Australia, on the other hand, were pretty lacklustre with their bowling effort but things weren't happening for them. They conceded a lot of runs and let the hosts build too many big partnerships in the middle. They struggled hard for two sessions to pick up wickets but made a spirited comeback in the third session and picked up seven wickets. Todd Murphy was brilliant and picked up three wickets while Mitchell Starc once again picked up a four-fer while Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood chipp |
| Right then, that is it from another riveting Day of Test cricket action where England have completely changed the game and are way ahead at the moment. They have a lot of time barring any rain to level the series while Australia need something really special to get a favourable result. Before we bid you farewell, there is big news coming through as STUART BROAD HAS ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT claiming that this will be his last game of cricket. The man who recently crossed 600 wickets in Test cri |
| ... DAY 4, SESSION 1 ... |
| Hello and a very warm welcome, folks! We are ready for what could be a pretty emotional day at the historic Kennington Oval. If this turns out to be the last day of the Ashes 2023, it will also be the final time we will see Stuart Broad playing for England. The man is a legend of the game and only the second pacer to take more than 600 wickets in Test cricket. The match is also poised beautifully for him to waive his magic as England are 377 ahead with just one wicket in hand and it will all com |
| As far as Australia is concerned, they did not do their chances any good on Day 3 of this Test match. England came out with their typical Bazball antics and scored runs at almost five runs per over to put Australia in a tricky position now. Root, Crawley, and Bairstow all scored runs at a rapid rate and though Australia found ways to take wickets, they need their batters to step up now to register an unlikely win here. Aussies would first have to take Englandâs final wicket though and it wou |
| So, we are all set for Day 4! England have not declared and Anderson-Broad are walking down the stairs as Aussies are ready with their Guard of Honour! |
| 80.1 : Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, Mitchell Starc starts with a fullish delivery served just outside off. Stuart Broad dabs this towards the cover fielder. |
| 80.2 : Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, No run. |
| 80.3 : Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, No run. |
| 80.4 : Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, On a shortish length once again and outside the off pole. Stuart Broad pulls this well towards the fielder at deep square leg but does not take a run. |
| 80.5 : Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, No run. |
| 80.6 : Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, SIX! Finally gets hold of one to the delight of the crowd! This is bowled short as well and on an off-stump line. Stuart Broad goes deep in the crease and pulls this handsomely over deep square leg for six runs. |
| 81.1 : Todd Murphy to James Anderson, No run. |
| 80.6 : Todd Murphy will start the day from the other end. Three wickets so far in his 22 overs. |
| 81.2 : Todd Murphy to James Anderson, No run. |
| 81.3 : Todd Murphy to James Anderson, Flighted wide outside the off pole on a fuller length. James Anderson goes for the all-mighty swing but only manages to slice it just short of the backward point fielder. |
| 81.4 : Todd Murphy to James Anderson, No run. |
| 81.5 : Todd Murphy to James Anderson, OUT! LBW! Todd Murphy gets his fourth of the game and England's innings has come to and end withing two overs of Day 4! |
| 0.0 : Thatâs it! England have been bowled out for 395 and Australia need 384 runs to win this series by a 3-1 margin. We have seen the last of the Anderson-Broad pair with bat in hand but they would be itching to get their hands on that red cherry now and hunt down the Aussies in tandem for one last time. Broad has retired but there is uncertainty over Andersonâs future too, so letâs embrace the spectacle that is coming our way. |
| Talking of cricket, England have added 6 runs this morning and the pitch still is pretty good to bat on. However, Aussies need to be more proactive than they were in the first innings and a good start will be critical in their pursuit here. Todd Murphy and Mitchell Starc have picked four wickets each to give Australia a chance here and let's see how things pan out. Also, on this day, in 2011, Stuart Broad picked up an hattrick against India in a Test match. It wil be quite a moment if he does |
| ... FINAL INNINGS .... |
| We are all set for the final innings of Ashes 2023! |
| 0.1 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, 1 run. |
| 0.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 0.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Bowls this on a fullish length and just outside off. Usman Khawaja dabs this towards the fielder at cover. |
| 0.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Bye. |
| 0.5 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, No run. |
| 0.6 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, FOUR! That is the first boundary for Australia and it comes off the bat of David Warner! Stuart Broad bowls this slightly full and outside the off pole. David Warner gets a confident stride forward this time and strokes this towards deep cover-point for four runs. |
| James Anderson to start the proceedings from the other end on his 41st birthday! |
| 1.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, 3 runs. |
| 1.2 : James Anderson to David Warner, Hint of outswing again from the good length. David Warner blocks it off from his crease. |
| 1.3 : James Anderson to David Warner, Outswinger from the good length outside off, David Warner hits it from the front foot to the left of point and steals a single. |
| 1.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 1.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 1.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Strays onto the pads and a tad bit short. Usman Khawaja tucks this towards deep backward square leg and takes a run to keep strike. |
| 2.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 2.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, 2 runs. |
| 2.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 2.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, 1 run. |
| 2.5 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, On the pads again from a short length. David Warner flicks it to fine leg and runs a single. |
| 2.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Angles this down leg on a good length. Usman Khawaja is happy to let this pass-through for the keeper to collect. |
| 3.1 : James Anderson to David Warner, No run. |
| 3.2 : James Anderson to David Warner, Gets a little outswing on this occasion from the good length around the off stump. David Warner plays the front-foot defence back to the bowler. |
| 3.3 : James Anderson to David Warner, No run. |
| 3.4 : James Anderson to David Warner, No run. |
| 3.5 : James Anderson to David Warner, No run. |
| 3.6 : James Anderson to David Warner, Leg bye. |
| 4.1 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, No run. |
| 4.2 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, No run. |
| 4.3 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Outside off stump, swinging in from the length. David Warner plays the front foot pust towards mid off. |
| 4.4 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, No run. |
| 4.5 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, No run. |
| 4.6 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, No run. |
| 5.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 5.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Goes full this time and continues to bowl outside off. Usman Khawaja blocks this solidly back down the pitch. |
| 5.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Angles this in from outside off on a fullish length. Usman Khawaja knocks this back towards the bowler. |
| 5.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Into the pads this time on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja clips this straight to the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 5.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 5.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Beaten! On a fuller length and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja looks to hit through the line but the ball straightens a touch after pitching. The ball zips past the outside edge. |
| 6.1 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, No run. |
| 6.2 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, Back of a length this time and on a leg-stump line. David Warner rides the bounce and dabs this towards mid-wicket. |
| 6.3 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, Goes full and in line with the stumps. David Warner knocks this back towards the bowler with a straight bat. |
| 6.4 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, No run. |
| 6.5 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, On a good length this time and delivered on an off-stump line. David Warner taps this towards cover with soft hands. |
| 6.6 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, FOUR! A confident shot by David Warner and this has been a steady start by Australia! Chris Woakes bowls this full and outside the off pole. David Warner gets a good stride forward and punches this past the fielder in the circle towards long off for four runs. |
| 7.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! That is a cracking shot from Usman Khawaja as he holds his pose after executing it! James Anderson bowls this on a good length and outside off. Usman Khawaja walks down the pitch and knocks this with a straight bat towards long on for his first boundary. |
| 7.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Four! |
| 7.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Usman Khawaja tucks this towards the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 7.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl on a good length but strays onto the pads. Usman Khawaja goes deep in the crease and flicks this towards deep backward square leg. The fielder gives chase but the batters are able to complete three runs in the meantime. |
| 7.5 : James Anderson to David Warner, No run. |
| 7.6 : James Anderson to David Warner, Delivers this one really full and into the batter. David Warner is unable to get this one away and gets hit on the pads. A massive appeal from the English players but this is clearly going down leg. |
| 8.1 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 8.2 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl full and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja knocks this firmly towards cover-point. |
| 8.3 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Delivers this at the stumps on a good length. Usman Khawaja blocks this solidly and the ball rolls towards mid off. |
| 8.4 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 8.5 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, A tad bit fuller and in the channel just outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one as well. |
| 8.6 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Bangs this in short and aims for the batter. Usman Khawaja takes this one and pulls this towards the man at square leg. He does not stop this cleanly and the batters cross for a single. Usman Khawaja will retain strike. |
| 0.0 : Â It's Moeen Ali time now! Let's see what he can offer with his off-breaks. |
| 9.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Moeen Ali bowls this short and outside the off stump, a loosener to begin. Usman Khawaja rocks back and cuts this towards deep point for a single. |
| 9.3 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, No run. |
| 9.2 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, Four! |
| 9.4 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, A full toss this time bowled outside the off pole. David Warner looks to swat this into the leg side but toes-ends this just over the mid-wicket fielder for a single. |
| 9.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Back to bowling short and on an off-stump line. Usman Khawaja goes onto the back foot and blocks this back towards the bowler. |
| 9.6 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 10.1 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, Chris Woakes bowls this full and in line with the stumps. David Warner covers the line of the ball and defends this towards the mid off fielder. |
| 10.2 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, Bowls this on a good length and on a leg-stump line. David Warner dabs this into the pitch. |
| 10.3 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, Wide outside the off pole and on a good length. David Warner throws his bat at this one and but slaps it straight to the fielder at cover. |
| 10.4 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, Delivers this into the pads on a good length. David Warner tucks this towards square leg. He looks a bit shifty here! |
| 10.5 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, Continues to bowl on a good length but just outside off this time. David Warner blocks this solidly towards mid off. |
| 10.6 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, No run. |
| 11.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, FOUR BYES! Massive turn off the surface and this should encourage the bowler! Moeen Ali tosses this full and outside off. Usman Khawaja looks to defend and the ball goes past the batter and between the keeper and slip for four byes. |
| 11.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 11.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Loops this one full and just outside off. Usman dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 11.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, 1 run. |
| 11.5 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, 2 runs. |
| 11.6 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, FOUR! Poor delivery from Moeen Ali and David Warner manages to find the gap well! This is short and outside the off stump. David Warner pulls this to the left of mid on towards the wide long on boundary for four runs. |
| 12.1 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Chris Woakes bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja tucks this towards the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 0.0 : Drinks break! Australia have started well and both Warner and Khawaja are looking solid. There was not much swing for the English bowlers with the new ball but Moeen Ali did get a couple of balls to turn. England would be hoping to get at least one wicket before Lunch while for Warner and Khawaja it is a great opportunity to take their team to a strong position at Lunch. An interesting phase of the game coming up... |
| 12.2 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, A tad bit fuller and pitching outside leg stump. Usman Khawaja flicks this straight to the fielder at square leg. |
| 12.3 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length this time and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja gets on his toes and pushes this towards cover-point. |
| 12.4 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Continues to bowl short and just outside off. Usman Khawaja pulls this straight to square leg. |
| 12.5 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 12.6 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 13.1 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, Flatter and quicker on off from 'round the wicket as Warner fends it off the front foot. |
| 13.2 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, Touch shorter and turning away from off. Warner punches it through extra cover for a single. 50 up for Aussies! |
| 13.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, This one goes on with the arm. Quicker through the air as well and Khawaja blocks it off the back foot. |
| 13.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Slower through the air, around off. Khawaja defends it off the front foot. |
| 13.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, 1 run. |
| 13.6 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, Nice loopy delivery, outside off. Warner watches it carefully and lets it go. |
| 14.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, 2 runs. |
| 14.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Serves it on a length, on off. Khawaja is solid in defence. |
| 14.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Lovely delivery! Classis Stuart Broad! Angles it, on a fullish length from 'round the wicket and gets it to nip away from the left-hander. Khawaja makes a good leave. |
| 14.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 14.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller, on middle and leg. Khawaja works it through mid-wicket and takes three as Brook cuts it off. |
| 14.6 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Angles it on the pads as Warner tucks it to square leg. He looks for a single but Khawaja sends him back. |
| 15.1 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 15.2 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Touch shorter and quicker, outside off. Khawaja chops it to backward point this time. |
| 15.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Nicely bowled, gives it a big loop and Khawaja stays patient to block it. |
| 15.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Fires it bit quicker on off as Khawaja goes back and fends it. |
| 15.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, On the shorter side again, on middle. Usman Khawaja tucks it to square leg for a single. |
| 15.6 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, Flights this one on off. Warner skips down the track and mistimes his drive it to Anderson at deepish mid on for a single. |
| 16.1 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Serves it full and on leg. Warner nudges it to the right of square leg for a quick single. |
| 16.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, On a length, on middle. Khawaja works it to mid-wicket this time. |
| 16.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller and around off. Khawaja drives it to the cover region. |
| 16.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Goes wide of the crease and lands a length delivery on off. Khawaja blocks it solidly. |
| 16.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, A leg-cutter from Broad this time! On a length and around off. Khawaja leaves it watchfully and the ball goes off the bounce to the keeper. |
| 16.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Serves it fuller and on middle. Khawaja drives it to the mid on fielder. |
| 17.1 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, No run. |
| 17.2 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, Tosses it up on middle. Warner skips down the track and drives it to long off for a single. |
| 17.3 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Nice loopy delivery on off and equally well played by Khawaja with a nice defence right under his eyes. |
| 17.4 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Fuller delivery, on off. Khawaja drives it to the short cover fielder. |
| 17.5 : Moeen Ali to Usman Khawaja, Fires it quicker and on middle. Khawaja works it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 17.6 : Moeen Ali to David Warner, Tossed up delivery on middle. Warner gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it to the short cover fielder. |
| 18.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Serves it on a length, on off. Khawaja fends it off the front foot. A slower delivery again. |
| 18.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 18.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Bowls it fuller and around off. Khawaja tries to drive it but mistimes it to mid off. |
| 18.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Short and way down the leg side. Khawaja does not bother to go after it. |
| 18.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, A slower length delivery, at 120 kph. Angling into off and Khawaja blocks with his stoic presence again. |
| 18.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Serves it fuller and on off. Khawaja drives it to the cover region. |
| 19.1 : Joe Root to David Warner, No run. |
| 19.2 : Joe Root to David Warner, No run. |
| 19.3 : Joe Root to David Warner, Slower and pitching outside off. It turns away and Warner leaves it. |
| 19.4 : Joe Root to David Warner, Fires it quicker and on off. Warner with a solid defence. |
| 19.5 : Joe Root to David Warner, Gives it a bit of air, on off. Warner shimmies down the track and defends it. |
| 19.6 : Joe Root to David Warner, Floats it up, outside off. Warner drives it through the extra cover region and takes two. |
| James Anderson (4-2-16-0) has been brought back into the attack. |
| 20.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 20.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Short of good length and outside off. Khawaja lets it go this time. |
| 20.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Serves it fuller and outside off. Khawaja though leaves it alone. |
| 20.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, On a length, on off. Khawaja with a solid defence. |
| 20.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Serves it fuller and outside off. It's a trap for Khawaja with three catchers in front of him on the off side and Khawaja does well to let it go. |
| 20.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, The plan almost worked! Very full from Anderson, outside off. Khawaja tries to steer it with an angled blade because of the catches towards the cover region and almost nicks it off. |
| 21.1 : Joe Root to David Warner, 1 run. |
| 21.2 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Boundary for Australia after a long time! Tossed up and around off. Khawaja strides forward and fends it with soft hands The ball catches the outside edge but runs away from the first slip fielder for a boundary. |
| 21.3 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Nicely played! |
| 21.4 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 21.5 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 21.6 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, On the shorter side, on off. Khawaja punches it back to the bowler. |
| 22.1 : James Anderson to David Warner, On a length, on off. Warner fends it nicely back to Anderson. |
| 22.2 : James Anderson to David Warner, Goes fuller and on off. Warner drives it back to the bowler. |
| 22.3 : James Anderson to David Warner, Back of a length, around off. Warner dabs it to cover-point. |
| 22.4 : James Anderson to David Warner, On a length and outside off. Warner leaves it alone. Hint of away movement there for Anderson. |
| 22.5 : James Anderson to David Warner, On a length and outside off. Warner lets it go. |
| 22.6 : James Anderson to David Warner, Bowls a fullish delivery this time, around off. Warner drives it to the short cover fielder. A maiden from Anderson! |
| 23.1 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Tossed up, outside off. Khawaja though is happy to let it go. |
| 23.2 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Bowls it way outside off. Entices the batter to go after it but Khawaja is not interested. |
| 23.3 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, 1 run. |
| 23.4 : Joe Root to David Warner, A flatter delivery again, on middle. Warner tucks it to mid-wicket. |
| 23.5 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, On the shorter side, on middle. Khawaja nudges it to square leg for a single. |
| 23.6 : Joe Root to David Warner, An appeal for an LBW on the last ball before Lunch! No damage done though as it is clearly pitched outside leg. Root tosses it up, around leg and Warner tries to work it towards the leg side. However, the ball turns and hits Warner on the pad. An appeal follows but the umpire is not interested. It is Lunch on Day 4! |
| 0.0 : SESSION SUMMARY - 81 runs and 1 wicket in 25.5 overs. Australia have dominated proceedings this morning and have given themselves a sniff at the target as they go into Lunch with all their wickets intact. The day started in an emotional manner as the Aussies lined up for a Guard of Honour in respect of the retiring Stuart Broad. He smashed one maximum to the delight of the crowd before James Anderson lost his wicket in the second over of the Day. The hosts set a target of 384 and it seemed |
| Australia got what they wanted this morning and did not allow the last-wicket stand to frustrate them. Todd Murphy struck in his first over as he trapped the England number eleven in front of the stumps and Australia has close to two days to chase down a mammoth target. The Day 4 pitch at the Kennington Oval has been kind to the batters so far as the Australian openers took a positive approach to this run chase. They did not get bogged down by the English fast bowlers and took the attack to the |
| Just as the players walked back to the dressing room, there seemed to be a slight drizzle around the stadium and the ground staff brought the covers on to protect the centre patch. Hopefully, it is a passing shower and we will return post Lunch for the afternoon session. Will Australia continue their good work and inch towards the target? Or will England be able to use the overcast conditions and get a few quick wickets after the break? Do join us at 6.10 pm IST (12.40 pm GMT) to find out how |
| ... DAY 4, SESSION 2Â ... |
| We are all set for the second session of Day 4! The players are on the field and it is Usman Khawaja who is on strike against James Anderson. Here we go... |
| 24.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Hits the good length outside off, Usman Khawaja plays the front foot block to point. |
| 24.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, On the good length again, hint of inswing, on the off stump. Usman Khawaja pushes it on the front leg to silly mid off. |
| 24.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Back of length on the off stump this time. Usman Khawaja blocks it from the crease. |
| 24.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, 1 run. |
| 24.5 : James Anderson to David Warner, Pitched up outside off, swinging in. David Warner plays it straight to point on the front leg. |
| 24.6 : James Anderson to David Warner, Fuller length again on the off-stump line. David Warner pushes it to covers on the front foot. |
| Who will start from the other end? |
| 25.1 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 25.2 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Bowls slow and short on the off stump. The batter blocks it off the back foot. |
| 25.3 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Short length outside off. Usman Khawaja pushes it to sweepers on the back leg and runs a single. |
| 25.4 : Joe Root to David Warner, No run. |
| 25.5 : Joe Root to David Warner, No run. |
| 25.6 : Joe Root to David Warner, Flatter and quicker on off.Warner plays it late as he fends it towards the off side. |
| 26.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Hits the good length on the off stump. Usman Khawaja plays it straight to mid-off from the front foot. |
| 26.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 26.3 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Outside the off stump, from the length. Usman Khawaja lets this one go. |
| 26.4 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Pitched up on the off stump. Usman Khawaja plays the cover drive and picks up 2 runs from covers. |
| 26.5 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 26.6 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Another pitched up ball on the off stump. Usman Khawaja plays it straight to covers on the front foot. |
| 27.2 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, 1 run. |
| 27.1 : Joe Root to David Warner, Tossed up on the pads, David Warner pushes it to mid-wicket and runs a single. |
| 27.3 : Joe Root to David Warner, No run. |
| 27.4 : Joe Root to David Warner, No run. |
| 27.5 : Joe Root to David Warner, Angles it quicker on off. Warner blocks it solidly off the front foot. |
| 27.6 : Joe Root to David Warner, Tossed up on off. Warner takes it on the full and drives it to long off for a single. |
| 28.1 : James Anderson to David Warner, Pitches it up on the off stump. David Warner blocks it on the front leg. |
| 28.2 : James Anderson to David Warner, Just short on the off stump channel. David Warner pushes it on the back leg towards short point. |
| 28.3 : James Anderson to David Warner, Hits the good length hard on the off stump. David Warner comes with a good front foot block straight to short point. |
| 28.4 : James Anderson to David Warner, No run. |
| 28.5 : James Anderson to David Warner, David Warner steps down to a good length ball on the off stumps and plays a push straight to mid-off. |
| 28.6 : James Anderson to David Warner, Four! |
| 29.1 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Tossed up on middle. Khawaja works it to backward square leg. |
| 29.2 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 29.3 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, A fullish delivery again on off. Khawaja though goes back again and blocks it. |
| 29.4 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Fires it quicker and on middle. Khawaja with a solid block again. |
| 29.5 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Shortish and on middle. Khawaja pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 29.6 : Joe Root to David Warner, Slower through the air, outside off. Turning away and Warner leaves it. |
| 30.1 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, On a length, around off. Khawaja hangs on the back foot and fends it off the outside half of his blade towards point. |
| 30.2 : James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length, on leg. Khawaja works it to deep square leg for an easy single. |
| 30.3 : James Anderson to David Warner, No run. |
| 30.4 : James Anderson to David Warner, FOUR! Up and Over! That's the David Warner we know! A fullish delivery, around off. Warner gets low, almost on his knee and plays a lofted drive towards long off for a boundary. |
| 30.5 : James Anderson to David Warner, On a length, on off. Warner blocks it off this time. |
| 30.6 : James Anderson to David Warner, No ball and Four! |
| James Anderson to David Warner, On a length, on leg. Warner works it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 31.1 : Joe Root to David Warner, Slower through the air, on middle. Warner works it to mid-wicket for a single. |
| 31.2 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 31.3 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 31.4 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Slower through the air and outside off. Good leave from Khawaja. |
| 31.5 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Tossed up nicely on off. Usman Khawaja fends it off the front foot. |
| 31.6 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Touch short, around off. Khawaja late cuts it to short third man. |
| CChaneg. |
| 32.1 : Mark Wood to David Warner, Back of a length, on middle. Warner works it to deep square leg for a single. 100 up for Australia! Quite a good start this for Australia, exactly what they needed! |
| 32.2 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Fifty for Usman Khawaja! Typical Khawaja knock this. |
| 32.3 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Bangs it short, on off. Usman Khawaja ducks under it. |
| 32.4 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 32.5 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 32.6 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 33.1 : Joe Root to David Warner, No run. |
| 33.2 : Joe Root to David Warner, Floats this one full and outside the off stump. David Warner knocks this towards long off and takes a run. |
| 33.3 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Four! |
| 33.4 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 33.5 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Wide outside the off pole this time and continues to bowl full. Usman Khawaja is happy to leave this one alone. |
| 33.6 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Short once again and outside off. Usman Khawaja punches this towards deep point and collects a single to keep strike. |
| 34.1 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, 1 run. |
| 34.2 : Mark Wood to David Warner, Shorter and on middle. Warner blocks it out. |
| 34.3 : Mark Wood to David Warner, On the shorter side again, on off. Warner fends it off the back foot calmly. |
| 34.4 : Mark Wood to David Warner, FIFTY for David Warner!  Bowls it short and on off. Warner takes the challenge and pulls it uppishly towards deep square leg. The fielder in the deep does well to keep it inside the fence. Saves two runs for his side but it will be a fifty for David Warner. He needed it badly and would look to convert this into a big one. |
| 34.5 : Mark Wood to David Warner, On the shorter side again, angling into body and Warner taps it into the turf with ease. |
| 34.6 : Mark Wood to David Warner, On a length and around off. Warner fends it towards the off side. |
| 35.2 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, Bowls it quicker and on off. Usman Khawaja blocks it off the back foot. |
| 35.1 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, A fuller and down the leg side. Usman Khawaja tries to sweep it but misses. |
| 35.3 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Runs are flowing now for Australia and there is a sense of anxiousness in the crowd! |
| 35.4 : Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, On the shorter side, on off. Usman Khawaja punches it through covers for a single. |
| 35.5 : Joe Root to David Warner, FOUR! Second boundary of the over! Short and wide outside off. Warner cuts it past point for a boundary. |
| 35.6 : Joe Root to David Warner, FOUR! Warner seems to be getting into his groove now! Dangerous signs for England! Tossed up and on off. Warner kneels and slog-sweeps it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 36.1 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Oh, that's hit Usman Khawaja's helmet! Wood bowls a pacy short delivery angling in from 'round the wicket. Khawaja takes his eyes off the ball and looks to dodge it but gets hit on the back of his helmet. |
| 0.0 : The physio is out to do the mandatory concussion check on Usman Khawaja. He looks really shaken out there. In the meantime, the umpires have decided to change the ball after consistent complaints from the English players. Khawaja has a smile on his face which is a good sign and a new helmet is being brought out. We are all set to resume... |
| 36.2 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, A fullish delivery, angling into middle and leg. Khawaja works it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple. |
| 36.3 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Well played! Short of good length, around off. Khawaja plays it late, opens the bat face as the ball runs away through the backward point region for a boundary. |
| 36.4 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, On a length and around off. Khawaja fends it towards point. |
| 36.5 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, Nice! That is what England need from Mark Wood! |
| 36.6 : Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, On a good length, on off. Khawaja tries to defend it but gets a leading edge towards the point region. Couple of runs taken. |
| 37.1 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, On a length, around off. Warner defends it nicely towards cover-point. |
| 37.2 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, Serves it fuller and outside off. Warner leaves it alone nicely. |
| 37.3 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, On a good length, around off. Warner defends it towards point. |
| 37.4 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, A fullish delivery and outside off. Warner lets it go. |
| 37.5 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, A full delivery on leg. Warner tries to flick it but misses. The ball goes off his pads towards the leg side and a leg bye is taken. |
| 37.6 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, On a length, on off. Khawaja with a solid block this time. |
| 0.0 : DRINKS! The players will take some refreshments and England need to rework their plans here as the game seems to be slipping out of their grasp. Australia are absolutely cruising at this point and the two openers have set up an outstanding platform to push for a miraculous win. Both the Aussie batters have notched up their half-centuries and have added an unbeaten partnership of 135 runs. The English bowlers have been really flat and they have not been able to utilize the overhead conditions to |
| UPDATE - 7.14 pm IST (1.44 pm GMT) - The umpires have decided! The ground staff has been called on to cover the centre patch and the players are trudging off the field. The rain does not seem to be too heavy and we hope it passes through quickly. We shall keep our fingers crossed and bring you further updates soon. |
| UPDATE - 7.35 pm IST (2.05 pm GMT) - The rain has got heavier, folks! More covers have been brought in and it has got very dark now. Looks like we are in for a long delay. The umpires have decided to take early Tea in the hope to save some time if the downpour subsides. Do join us shortly for more updates. |
| UPDATE - 8.04 pm IST (2.34 pm GMT) - It looks really bleak out there and even if the rain was to stop, the ground staff will have their work cut out getting the conditions suitable for play. There are plenty of overs left for Australia to chase this target down but as we start losing overs the equation does start getting trickier. England will be hoping that they can get something to work after this interruption but a wet outfield could also make their task more difficult. We will get you m |
| UPDATE - 8.24 pm IST (2.54 pm GMT) - The rain continues to keep us waiting and if the conditions do ease up now, it would be an opportunity for England to make some inroads. We have often seen games changing after a rain break and it might be a blessing in disguise for England this time. The question though is how long will cricket suffer because of these rain breaks? We surely are in an age where we can find solutions for it. It's high time cricket community comes up with some serious discus |
| UPDATE - 9.05 pm IST (3.35 pm GMT) - The rain eased out a bit but returned with even further velocity a little while later. The crowd seems to have accepted their fate and the stands look empty as it has become dark and gloomy despite the floodlights being on. It seems even less likely that we will have any more action on Day 4 but the umpires are optimistic that the rain could give way. This is England after all and there will be very few who can predict the weather here with absolute suret |
| Oh, match officials have decided to call it stumps for Day 4! The rain has won the battle and it has made sure that 31st July, will be the final day in the office for Stuart Broad. Also, we are going into the scheduled final day of the Ashes 2023 with all three results possible and if the rain stays away, we might see some enthralling action.  |
| Australia though have done everything they could do on day 4 to win this series, something that many people did not anticipate when they tuned in for the action at the start of the day. England could add only six runs to their overnight score courtesy of six by Stuart Broad on his last delivery in Test cricket and 384 was the target set for the Aussies. However, Warner and Khawaja have delivered a superb counter-punch and Australia now need 249 runs with all 10 wickets intact. Khawaja is on 69 a |
| ... DAY 5, SESSION 1 ... |
| Hello and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our coverage of Day 5 of the fifth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Kennington Oval in London. 249 runs and 10 wickets separate the two sides before the start of the fifth and final day of the final Ashes Test. Having done all the hard work on Day 4, Australia do start as favourites to make it 3-1, while it would require an extraordinary bowling effort from England to end the series on a 2-2 scoreline. |
| For England, they need to do way better with the ball than they did on Day 4. Itâs the last time we will see Stuart Broad and we can be pretty sure that he will give his all. There is James Anderson too, whose Test future is uncertain and with how this Ashes has gone, we might see a twist in the tale on the final day of this series. The first ball will be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT) but you can join us well in advance for the build-up. Cheers! |
| It was an emotional start to Day 4 as Stuart Broad, in his last Test, made his way out to the middle after receiving a guard of honour from Australian players. Leading by 377 runs at the start of the day, Broad's 55th six in Test cricket were the only runs the hosts were able to add to their overnight score. With the ball, the English bowlers toiled hard, but they were just unable to ruffle the feathers of the two Australian openers. In what will be the final day of his swansong Test, Stuart Bro |
| On the other hand, the visitors wasted no time and took only 11 balls to take the last wicket. In their pursuit of 384 runs, David Warner and Usman Khawaja gave a good account of themselves and were watchful at the start. As the ball got older, run-scoring became easier, and Warner, in particular, was severe in punishing the loose deliveries. As a result, Australia are in pole position to clinch an away Ashes series win for the first time since 2001. Will they succeed in doing so? Or will Stua |
| UPDATE - 3.29 pm IST (9.59 am GMT) - Oops! There were some showers early in the morning which have meant that we are going to have a delayed start by 10 minutes. The action on Day 5 will begin at 3.40 pm IST (10.10 am GMT) with no overs lost. |
| All in readiness for the play to commence on Day 5. |
| 38.1 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Stuart Broad bowls this on a good length and outside off from 'round the wicket. David Warner blocks this solidly towards the cover fielder. |
| 38.2 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, Wide outside the off stump this time and on a good length. David Warner raises his arms high into the air and leaves the ball alone. |
| 38.3 : Stuart Broad to David Warner, 1 run. |
| 38.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Attacks the stumps once again but on a good length this time. Usman Khawaja covers the line of the ball and blocks this back down the pitch with a straight bat. |
| 38.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Back to bowling full and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja clips this towards the fielder at square leg. |
| 38.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 0.0 : It will be Chris Woakes to steam in from the other end. |
| 39.1 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, Chris Woakes bowls this full and just outside the off stump. David Warner gets a stride forward and defends this towards the cover fielder. |
| 39.2 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. David Warner pushes this through cover to the right of widish mid off to pick up a single. |
| 39.3 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, On a good length this time and on an off-stump line. Usman Khawaja gets squared up and the ball goes off the outside part of his bat towards the fielder at point. |
| 39.4 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 39.5 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, This is on a good length as well and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja blocks this one solidly back down the pitch towards the bowler. |
| 39.6 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, Strays onto the pads on a good length. Usman Khawaja tucks this through the mid-wicket region and sets off for a single off the last ball to keep strike. |
| 40.1 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, 2 runs. |
| 40.2 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Usman Khawaja is on the move again. This is bowled on a good length and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja trods down the pitch and drill this towards mid off. |
| 40.3 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Goes a tad bit fuller this time and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja knocks this firmly to the cover fielder. |
| 40.4 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 40.5 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 40.6 : Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 41.1 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, No run. |
| 41.2 : Chris Woakes to David Warner, OUT! c Jonny Bairstow b Chris Woakes. |
| 0.0 : Marnus Labuschagne walks in at number 3. |
| 41.3 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 41.4 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Beaten! On a good length, in the channel on off, Marnus Labuschagne leans forward to defend. The ball nips away a touch and beats Labuschagne on the outside edge. |
| 41.5 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Offers width this time, full and wide outside off, Marnus Labuschagne crouches and reaches out. Drives it firmly but straight to cover. |
| 41.6 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Pulls his length back and bowls it on slightly short, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne hangs back and eases it towards backward square leg. Opens his account with a single. |
| 42.1 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Stuart Broad bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne feels for the ball and gets beaten comprehensively. |
| 42.2 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne opts to leave the ball alone this time. |
| 42.3 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, In the channel just outside off and on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne blocks this into the leg side towards mid-wicket. |
| 42.4 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Gets the ball to nip back in sharply from a good length and into the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne is out of his crease as he looks to work this leg side but gets beaten on the inside edge and hit on the pads. The bowler appeals but this seems to be hitting the pads a bit high. |
| 42.5 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 42.6 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl on a fullish length and outside the off pole. The ball comes back in and beats the inside edge of Marnus Labuschagne's bat. Hits him on the back pad and there is another appeal. The umpire remains unmoved and Ben Stokes goes for the review this time. UltraEdge confirms there is no bat involved but Ball Tracking shows impact is outside the off stump. England lose a review. |
| 43.1 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, No run. |
| 43.2 : Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, OUT! lbw b Chris Woakes. |
| 0.0 : Steven Smith walks out to the middle. |
| 43.3 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 43.4 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 43.5 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 43.6 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Four! |
| 44.1 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 44.2 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 44.3 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, 4 Byes. |
| 44.4 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! A cracking shot from the blade of Marnus Labuschagne! Stuart Broad bowls this full and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne gets a good stride forward and drills this towards deep cover for four runs. |
| 44.5 : Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Gets the ball to nip back in from a fuller length and just outside off. Marnus Labuschagne gets this off the inside part of his bat towards deep square leg for a run. |
| 44.6 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Steven Smith pushes at this and gets an inside edge onto his pads. |
| 45.1 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Great use of the wrists by Marnus Labuschagne as he collects yet another boundary to help release the pressure! Chris Woakes bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and collects four runs. |
| 45.2 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this back down the pitch. |
| 45.3 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl on a good length and in the channel outside off. Marnus Labuschagne judges the line well and leaves the ball alone. |
| 45.4 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 45.5 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Well outside the off stump and on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne shoulders his arms to this one and gladly lets it go through to the keeper. |
| 45.6 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Another in-swinger bowled full and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne goes hard at this and gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a couple of runs. |
| 46.1 : Change. |
| Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Mark Wood bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith is content in leaving this one alone and having a look at what the ball is dloing. |
| 46.2 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Angles this into the pads on a good length. Steven Smith clips this towards deep mid-wicket and picks up a couple of runs. |
| 46.3 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Bowls this a tab bit full and outside the off stump. Steven Smith pushes this towards cover-point with no real timing. |
| 46.4 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Delivers this on a good length and oustide off. The ball shoots off the surface and Steven Smith sways out of the way to negotiate the extra bounce. |
| 46.5 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 46.6 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith is watchful and leaves the ball alone. |
| 47.1 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 47.2 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. More bounce on offer and Marnus Labuschagne does well to leave it at the last moment. |
| 47.3 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, No ball! |
| Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, An absolute beauty from Chris Woakes! This is bowled in the channel just outside off and on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne plays for the line and the lateral movemnt away from the bat beats him all ends up. |
| 47.4 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 47.5 : Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Delivers this in line with the stumps and on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne tucks this through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 47.6 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 48.1 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 48.2 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 48.3 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls this on a good length and well outside off. Marnus Labuschagne raises his arms high and leaves the ball alone. |
| 48.4 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, Just outside the off pole and on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne blocks this solidly towards the fielder at mid on. |
| 48.5 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, FIVE WIDES! Bangs this in short and going well over the batter and the keeper's head. Jonny Bairstow has no chance of collecting this one and the ball races towards the ropes. The umpire says it is too high and it will be five wides. |
| Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, No run. |
| 48.6 : Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, OUT! c Zak Crawley b Mark Wood. |
| 0.0 : Travis Head is the new man in. |
| 49.1 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 49.2 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 49.3 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 49.4 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, On a good length this time and outside off. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one as well. |
| 49.5 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Four! |
| 49.6 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Shaping away, on a length, outside off, Steven Smith walks across in the crease and defends with a straight bat towards mid on. |
| 50.1 : Mark Wood to Travis Head, Mark Wood bowls this on a good length and pitching outside leg stump. Travis Head looks to block but misses and gets hit high on the back leg. |
| 50.2 : Mark Wood to Travis Head, Bowls this at the stumps and on a good length as well. Travis Head flicks this down to fine leg and takes a single to get off the mark. |
| 50.3 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith stands tall and dabs this towards the fielder at cover. |
| 50.4 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Goes full this time and into the pads. Steven Smith looks to flick this into the leg side but gets a leading edge towards deep backward point for a lucky run. |
| 50.5 : Mark Wood to Travis Head, On a good length this time and pitching outside leg. Travis Head clips this towards the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 50.6 : Mark Wood to Travis Head, Some swing on offer here as Mark Wood bowls this on a good length and just outside off. The ball shapes back in as Travis Head blocks this out into the off side. |
| 0.0 : Drinks Break! It has been a dream start for England in the first hour. It was Chris Woakes who set the tone with the replaced ball, sending back both Aussie openers in successive overs. Brought in as the first change, Mark Wood joined in on it to remove the busy-looking Marnus Labuschagne. Australia have found it tough to negate the movement so far and find themselves in a spot of bother at the moment. Steven Smith holds the key for Australia here if they are to stay in the game. |
| 51.1 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Beaten! Starts on a back of a length, outside off, Steven Smith shuffles in the crease and has a go at the delivery. The ball straightens a bit and sneaks past the inside edge. |
| 51.2 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Four Leg Byes! On a good length, on middle, Steven Smith with the movement again, looks to tickle it fine on the leg side. The ball comes off the thigh pad and rolls to the fine leg fence. |
| 51.3 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 51.4 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, Keeps it full and wide outside off, Steven Smith is happy to leave the ball alone again. |
| 51.5 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 51.6 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, FOUR! Cracking shot! Anderson goes full searching for swing, on off, Steven Smith does not miss as he presents a straight bat and creams the drive through mid on for a boundary. |
| Stuart Broad has been brought back into the attack. |
| 52.1 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, No run. |
| 52.2 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, No run. |
| 52.3 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, A tempter by Broad, full and moving away, wide outside off, Travis Head does not take the bait and lets the ball pass. |
| 52.4 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, 2 runs. |
| 52.5 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Serves it on a hard length, angling in, outside off, Travis Head with a loose shot again as he pushes away from the body. Luckily for him, he does not edge this one behind. |
| 52.6 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Beauty! Goes wide of the crease and slants it in, on a length, in the channel on off, Travis Head has a nibble at this delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 53.1 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 53.2 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, A bit short by Anderson, outside off, Steven Smith allows the ball to come to him and drops it in front of mid-wicket for a single. |
| 53.3 : James Anderson to Travis Head, Four! |
| 53.4 : James Anderson to Travis Head, No run. |
| 53.5 : James Anderson to Travis Head, Hurls it full and outside off, a hint of away movement, Travis Head watchfully lets the ball pass. |
| 53.6 : James Anderson to Travis Head, Tailing in sharply, on a good, on the off stump line, Travis Head accounts for the inward movement and runs it down to third man for a single. |
| 54.1 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Continues from 'round the wicket and delivers it full, going away, on off, Travis Head prods forward and drives it towards wide mid off for a single. |
| 54.2 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Nagging length, on middle, angling in, Steven Smith rolls his wrists and helps it wide of leg slip. Collects a single as the ball rolls to fine leg. |
| 54.3 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, No run. |
| 54.4 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Pitched up this time, swinging away, outside off, Travis Head does go chasing and has a tentative push at the delivery. The ball moves away and goes past his outside edge. |
| 54.5 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Four! |
| 54.6 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Pulls his length back a bit and strays on the pads, Travis Head flicks it along the ground to deep square leg. Keeps the strike with a single. |
| 55.1 : James Anderson to Travis Head, Four! |
| 55.2 : James Anderson to Travis Head, FOUR! Another full delivery and Travis Head helps himself to a boundary! Anderson overpitches it again, full and wide outside off, Head gets the width he needs and smacks it through covers for four more runs. |
| 55.3 : James Anderson to Travis Head, No run. |
| 55.4 : James Anderson to Travis Head, Going away, full and outside off, Travis Head shoudlers arms yet again. |
| 55.5 : James Anderson to Travis Head, Angled into the hips, on a back of a length, Travis Head tucks it off the back foot towards mid-wicket. |
| 55.6 : James Anderson to Travis Head, A bit too wide by Anderson, full as well, Travis Head opts not to offer a shot. |
| 56.1 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, FOUR! Steven Smith gets into the act now! Broad pitches it up, swinging in, around off, Steven Smith gets on the front foot quickly and times the drive to perfection. Hits it to the left of Moeen Ali at mid off for a boundary. |
| 56.2 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 56.3 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Tailing in, full and at the stumps, Steven Smith gets behind the line and pushes it towards mid on. |
| 56.4 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Lands it on a length, just outside off, Steven Smith moves to the off side again and keeps it out towards mid on. |
| 56.5 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 56.6 : Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, Delivers it on a good length, wide outside off, from over the wicket, Steven Smith lets it go through to the keeper. |
| 57.1 : James Anderson to Travis Head, Comes from over the wicket and angles it across, on a good length, outside off, Travis Head watchfully lets it go. |
| 57.2 : James Anderson to Travis Head, Much tighter this time, on a hard length, on off, Travis Head punches it off the back foot towards cover. |
| 57.3 : James Anderson to Travis Head, Hurls it full this time, outside off, Travis Head does not chase the delivery and lets it go. |
| 57.4 : James Anderson to Travis Head, Switches to back of a length, on middle, Travis Head gets on his toes and tries to work it across the line. Gets an inside edge onto the thigh pad. |
| 57.5 : James Anderson to Travis Head, Great stop by Mark Wood! Shaping in, full, on middle, Travis Head drives it firmly and to the right of mid on. Mark Wood stationed there dives to his right and keeps it to one. |
| 57.6 : James Anderson to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 58.1 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Another beauty by Stuart Broad! Makes use of the angle again from 'round the wicket, on a length, just outside off, Travis Head gets on the front foot to defend. The ball straightens after pitching and goes past the outside edge. |
| 58.2 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Much straighter this time, on a good length, on off and middle, Travis Head gets behind the line and blocks it out. |
| 58.3 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Four! |
| 58.4 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Continues to go full and on off, Travis Head times the drive straight to cover. |
| 58.5 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, No run. |
| 58.6 : Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Fuller and angling in, in the channel on off, Travis Head prods forward and keeps it out on the off side. |
| 59.1 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Four! |
| 59.2 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 59.3 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, 1 run. |
| 59.4 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, No run. |
| 59.5 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, 1 run. |
| 59.6 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 60.1 : Mark Wood to Travis Head, Bends his back and bangs it in, short at the batter, Travis Head fends it a bit awkwardly and gets it through the vacant leg slip region for a single. |
| 60.2 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Goes short again, on middle, the ball does not rise as expected, Steven Smith ducks underneath and lets it go. |
| 60.3 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, 1 run. |
| 60.4 : Mark Wood to Travis Head, Continues to bowl into the wicket, on middle, Travis Head gets on top of the bounce and keeps it out on the off side. |
| 60.5 : Mark Wood to Travis Head, Angled across, short and outside off, Travis Head gets his gloves out of the way and lets the ball go. |
| 60.6 : Mark Wood to Travis Head, Switches to 'round the wicket and goes short, on middle, Travis Head stays on the back foot and fends it towards silly point. |
| 61.1 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Flatter, outside off, Steven Smith goes back and defends it down the wicket. |
| 61.2 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Tossed up, on off, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and strokes it through mid on for a single. |
| 61.3 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, No run. |
| 61.4 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, No run. |
| 61.5 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Drifts on the pads, on a full length, Travis Head gets down and sweeps it hard towards deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 61.6 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 62.1 : Mark Wood to Travis Head, 1 run. |
| 62.2 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, FOUR! Nicely driven! Wood goes full this time, on off, Steven Smith stays in his crease and drives it through the vacant mid off region for a boundary. |
| 62.3 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 62.4 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, Another bumper, directed at the batter, Steven Smith hooks it down to fine leg for one. |
| 62.5 : Mark Wood to Travis Head, From over the wicket, banged in short, on middle, Travis Head ducks and leaves the ball alone. |
| 62.6 : Mark Wood to Travis Head, No run. |
| 63.1 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Floated up, on middle and leg, slower as well, Steven Smith works it towards backward square leg. |
| 63.2 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Full and tossed up, at the stumps, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and defends it to short mid-wicket. |
| 63.3 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Four! |
| 63.4 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 63.5 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Loops it up, full on middle, Steven Smith gets to the pitch of the ball and pushes it to short leg. |
| 63.6 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, 1 run. |
| 64.1 : Mark Wood to Steven Smith, 1 run. |
| 64.2 : Mark Wood to Travis Head, Switches to 'round the wicket and bowls a bumper, on middle, Travis Head ducks underneath and leaves the ball alone. |
| 64.3 : Mark Wood to Travis Head, Directs another bumper, but this time at the batter, Travis Head rises and does well to keep it out down the wicket. |
| 64.4 : Mark Wood to Travis Head, No run. |
| 64.5 : Mark Wood to Travis Head, Comes from over the wicket this time, short and on off, Travis Head sways away and leaves the ball alone. |
| 64.6 : Mark Wood to Travis Head, Another shortish delivery, angled across by Wood, Travis Head drops his hands and lets it go through to Jonny Bairstow. |
| 65.1 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Now then, what has happened here? England think they have got Steven Smith caught at leg slip but Ben Stokes does not seem convinced. He still goes for the review though. |
| 65.2 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 65.3 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 65.4 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 65.5 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 65.6 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Floats this one full and just outside off. Steven Smith eases this down to long on for a single. That will be LUNCH on DAY 5! |
| 0.0 : England needed wickets early this morning to keep their hopes alive in this game as their opponents were absolutely cruising towards the target. Chris Woakes was the man to provide them with the breakthrough as he drew first blood with the wicket of Warner. Things got better for the hosts when Woakes dismissed the other Aussie opener in his very next over to lift the morale of his teammates. Mark Wood managed to dismiss Marnus Labuschagne not too long after and it seemed like Australia were o |
| SESSION SUMMARY - 102 runs and 3 wickets in 28 overs. A bit of controversy again towards the end of the session as this Ashes continues to give! This tie could still go either way still or we could even have the rain gods playing a crucial role in this fixture. Australia are inching towards the target as they hunt for their first series win in England since 2001 and they need 146 runs for victory but they did not start the day the way they would have liked. The Australian openers added 5 r |
| Uh oh! It has started to rain and the covers have come on. A few minutes later, the drizzle has disappeared and the covers have come off. We should be getting underway with the post-Lunch session soon. |
| ... DAY 5, SESSION 2 ... |
| UPDATE - 6.38 pm IST (1.08 pm GMT) - Sigh! Just when we were nearing the start of the post-Lunch session, it started to rain again. The two umpires and players had taken their respective positions, only to be sent back by what looks like a mizzle at the moment. It has gotten heavier and the entire square has been covered for now. The radar does not look promising either but let's hope this is just a passing shower. Stick around for further updates. |
| UPDATE - 7.11 pm IST (1.41 pm GMT) - The rain has settled in now and it looked like we are in for a long wait. It could be a disappointing end to what has been an enthralling series as once again the rain gods have decided to ruin the hard work that the players have put in for most of the Test match. We will still keep an optimistic approach in the hope that the downpour subsides and the efficient ground staff bring us some cricket soon after that. Stay tuned for more updates. |
| UPDATE - 7.37 pm IST (2.07 pm GMT) - The wait continues and there is not much news to bring to you guys unfortunately. We have started losing overs though and soon the equation will be getting tougher for Australia. Just as we say this the intensity of the rain seems to be getting low and the umbrellas are being folded in the crowd. Does this mean we will be getting some movement now in an attempt to restart the game? We will find out soon... |
| UPDATE - 7.54 pm IST (2.24 pm GMT) - Right then, since the ground staff are in the process of drying up the outfield, the umpires have decided to take Tea now. Provided there is no further rain, we should get the final session of this year's Ashes underway after the Tea interval. More promising signs as the umpires have decided that there will be a pitch inspection at 8.30 pm IST (3 PM GMT). Let's keep our fingers crossed that the weather holds up and we can have some positive news regarding th |
| UPDATE - 8.33 pm IST (3.03 pm GMT) - We have good news folks! The umpires have decided that the game will resume at 8.50 pm IST (3.20 pm GMT) as the ground staff have done remarkably well to dry the outfield out. Folks, we have a game on our hands at the Kennington Oval. A total of 52 overs to be bowled in this last session subject to light and weather. Australia require 146 more runs while England are 7 wickets away from ending the series on level terms. |
| ... DAY 5, SESSION 3 ... |
| We are back. |
| 66.1 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Hits the good length outside off stump to start. Steven Smith lets this one go. |
| 66.2 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Bowls the length ball on the off stump, gets a hint of outswing. Steven Smith walks around and blocks it off from the crease. |
| 66.3 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Another outswinger from the good length, just around off stump. Steven Smith blocks it off from the crease towards mid on. |
| 66.4 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 66.5 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 66.6 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Another out swinger from the stump. Steven Smith plays it straight to mid wicket. |
| It will be the spin of Moeen Ali from the other end. |
| 67.1 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, 2 runs. |
| 67.2 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Looped up on the off stump. Travis Head plays the front foot defence towards short extra cover. |
| 67.3 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Looped up on the legs. Travis Head looks to flick it but misses, ball hits his pads and the batters pick up 3 runs from fine leg. |
| 67.4 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, 1 run. |
| 67.5 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, 1 run. |
| 67.6 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, 1 run. |
| 68.1 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 68.2 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Just short on the off stump nipping back a little, Steven Smith looks to tap and run from the covers fielder on the front foot but is sent back by his partner. |
| 68.3 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Bye. |
| 68.4 : Chris Woakes to Travis Head, No run. |
| 68.5 : Chris Woakes to Travis Head, Pitched up, outside off stump, Travis Head plays the front foot drive but straight to mid off. |
| 68.6 : Chris Woakes to Travis Head, Four! |
| 69.1 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Moeen Ali bowls this short and turns this into the stumps. Steven Smith tucks this towards deep square leg for one. |
| 69.2 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, On a shorter length once again and just outside off. Travis Head rocks back and punches this towards cover. |
| 69.3 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Dropped short on the off stump. Travis Head pushes it straight to mid off. |
| 69.4 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, 1 run. |
| 69.5 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 69.6 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 70.1 : Chris Woakes to Travis Head, Chris Woakes bowls this slightly short and outside off. Travis Head cuts this late towards deep point for a single. |
| 70.2 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 70.3 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Dragged the inswinger on the pads from the good length. Steven Smith flicks it towards fine leg and picks up a single. |
| 70.4 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Dragged the inswinger on the pads from the good length. Steven Smith flicks it towards fine leg and picks up a single. |
| 70.5 : Chris Woakes to Travis Head, 1 run. |
| 70.6 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Length ball at the stumps. Steven Smith blocks it off from the crease. |
| 71.1 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Short ball on the off stump, pushed towards sweeper cover on the backfoot for a single. |
| 71.2 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Short and slow on the middle stump. Steven Smith flicks it to mid wicket. |
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| 71.3 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Tossed up outside off, Steven Smith offers the front foot defence. |
| 71.4 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, 1 run. |
| 71.5 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, No run. |
| 71.6 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Tossed up again on the stump. Travis Head gets this one to hit his back leg while playing the front foot defence, huge appeal for LBW but turned down. |
| 72.1 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 72.2 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Just short, outside the off stump. Steven Smith is happy to let it go from the crease. |
| 72.3 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Hits the good length again, targetting the off stump. Steven Smith blocks it off straight to the bowler from the crease. |
| 72.4 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Four! |
| 72.5 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Pitched up again outside off. Steven Smith pushes it off the front leg towards mid off. |
| 72.6 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Hits the stumps from the good length. Steven Smith blocks it off from the crease to end the over. |
| 73.1 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, Short outside off, cut away by the batter towards sweeper for a single. |
| 73.2 : Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, Pitched up slow outside off, Steven Smith pushes it to long on for a single to pick up his 50. |
| 73.3 : Moeen Ali to Travis Head, OUT! c Joe Root b Moeen Ali. |
| 73.4 : Moeen Ali to Mitchell Marsh, Looped up on the offstump. Mitchell Marsh plays the front foot defence. |
| 73.5 : Moeen Ali to Mitchell Marsh, Four! |
| 0.0 : Mitchell Marsh is the new man in. |
| 73.6 : Moeen Ali to Mitchell Marsh, Sweeps again from outside the off stump towards the deep square leg for a single to end the over. |
| 74.1 : Chris Woakes to Mitchell Marsh, Hits the good length outside off. Mitchell Marsh pushes it on the front foot towards sweeper for a single. |
| 74.2 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, FOUR! Just short at the body of Steven Smith who pulls it away from the crease towards deep square leg boundary. What a shot. |
| 74.3 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Just short again on the off stump. Steven Smith blocks it from the crease. |
| 74.5 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, Just short on the middle stump this time. Steven Smith blocks it off from the crease. |
| 74.4 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, No run. |
| 74.6 : Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, OUT! c Zak Crawley b Chris Woakes. |
| 0.0 : Alex Carey strides out to the middle. |
| 75.1 : Moeen Ali to Mitchell Marsh, Dropped short, turning sharply towards the off stump. Mitchell Marsh blocks it off from the back foot. |
| 75.2 : Moeen Ali to Mitchell Marsh, Tossed up full. Mitchell Marsh pushes it straight to mid off. |
| 75.3 : Moeen Ali to Mitchell Marsh, Dropped short. Mitchell Marsh flicks it to mid wicket. |
| 75.4 : Moeen Ali to Mitchell Marsh, No run. |
| 75.5 : Moeen Ali to Mitchell Marsh, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Three wickets in three consecutive overs and the game has turned in a flash! Australia are absolutely crumbling here and it is England who are right on top in this tie! |
| 0.0 : Starc walks out. |
| 75.6 : Moeen Ali to Mitchell Starc, Tossed up just outside off stump, spins away from the left-hander. Mitchell Starc plays the front foot defence, gets the outside edge which falls short of the second slip to end the over. |
| 76.1 : Chris Woakes to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 76.2 : Chris Woakes to Alex Carey, Pulls his length back and delivers it around middle and leg, Alex Carey hangs back and tucks it through square leg. Opens his account with a single. |
| 76.3 : Chris Woakes to Mitchell Starc, OUT! c Zak Crawley b Chris Woakes. |
| 0.0 : Who will walk out now? |
| 76.4 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 76.5 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, 2 runs. |
| 76.6 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 77.1 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Floated up, on middle, Alex Carey gets to the pitch of the ball and keeps it out on the off side. |
| 77.2 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Tossed up again, around off, Alex Carey gets on the front foot and blocks it out. |
| 77.3 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Pushed through, around off, Alex Carey pushes it off the front foot towards cover. |
| 77.4 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, FOUR! Neatly done by Carey! Fired in, full and on off, Alex Carey gets into the position quickly and uses the pace of the delivery. Paddles it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. |
| 77.5 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Drifts down leg, on a full length, Alex Carey gets down and paddles it towards deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 77.6 : Moeen Ali to Pat Cummins, Moeen Ali bowls it fraction short, around off, Pat Cummins goes back in his crease and defends it down the wicket. |
| 78.1 : Chris Woakes to Alex Carey, Leg bye! On a nagging length, on middle, Alex Carey looks to clip it through square leg. Gets hit high on the thigh pad and the ball rolls in front of point for a leg bye. |
| 78.2 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Beauty! Fraction fuller and shaping away, in the channel on off, Pat Cummins has a feel for the delivery away from the body and is lucky to not edge it behind. |
| 78.3 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, No run. |
| 78.4 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Fuller this time and wide outside off, Pat Cummins leans and drives it straight to cover. |
| 78.5 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Bends his back and goes into the wicket, outside off, Pat Cummins ducks underneath and lets it go. |
| 78.6 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Back of a length again, outside off, Pat Cummins opens the bat face and dabs this one down to deep backward point for a single. |
| 79.1 : Moeen Ali to Pat Cummins, Slower and shorter, turning in, on middle, Pat Cummins uses the depth of the crease to clip it past short leg. Fails to get any bat on it and the ball lobs off his thigh pad in front of first slip. |
| 79.2 : Moeen Ali to Pat Cummins, 1 run. |
| 79.3 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 79.4 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, In the air...but safe! Goes back to fuller length, on off and middle, Alex Carey gets down to sweep once again. Gets a top edge that luckily for him, eludes Chris Woakes at deep backward square leg. Two runs taken. |
| 79.6 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 79.5 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 80.1 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, FOUR! Smart batting by the Aussie skipper! Woakes lands it on a back of a length, around off, Pat Cummins waits back in the crease for the ball to arrive. Opens the bat face and steers it past gully for a boundary. |
| 80.2 : Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, Fuller and honing in at the stumps, Pat Cummins drives it on the up towards mid off and gets across for a single. |
| 80.3 : Chris Woakes to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl from over the wicket, full and around off, Alex Carey plants his foot forward and knocks it towards mid off. |
| 80.4 : Chris Woakes to Alex Carey, Angles this one across, full on off and middle, Alex Carey pushes it off the outer half of the bat towards cover. |
| 80.5 : Chris Woakes to Alex Carey, Switches to 'round the wicket and bowls it slightly short, outside off, Alex Carey uses his feet to cut this one away but misses. |
| 80.6 : Chris Woakes to Alex Carey, Angled in yet again, on a hard length, on middle, Alex Carey eases it in front of mid on and keeps the strike with a single. |
| 81.1 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Slower and fuller, around off, Alex Carey with the paddle yet again and works it to fine leg for one. |
| 81.2 : Moeen Ali to Pat Cummins, OUT! c Ben Stokes b Moeen Ali. |
| 0.0 : Todd Murphy is the new batter at the crease. |
| 81.3 : Moeen Ali to Todd Murphy, No run. |
| 81.4 : Moeen Ali to Todd Murphy, Floats this one full and into the stumps. Todd Murphy blocks this back down the pitch to the left of the bowler. |
| 81.5 : Moeen Ali to Todd Murphy, No run. |
| 81.6 : Moeen Ali to Todd Murphy, Continues to flight it full and outside off. Todd Murphy knocks this through cover and Alex Carey refuses the single as he wants to keep strike. |
| 82.1 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, Angling into the batter, on a hard length, Alex Carey tucks this one off the pads on the leg side. |
| 82.2 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, Strays down leg this time, on a good length, Alex Carey looks to tickle it fine but misses. |
| 82.3 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, 1 run. |
| 82.4 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, Beaten! Angled in, on a good length, around off, Todd Murphy gets forward to defend. The ball nips away and beats Murphy on the outside edge. |
| 82.5 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, Four! |
| 82.6 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, Back of a length this time, angling in, outside off, Todd Murphy has a feel for the delivery and gets beaten again. |
| 83.1 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Tossed up, around off, Alex Carey gets forward and defends it on the off side. |
| 83.2 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, 1 run. |
| 83.3 : Moeen Ali to Todd Murphy, No run. |
| 83.4 : Moeen Ali to Todd Murphy, No run. |
| 83.5 : Moeen Ali to Todd Murphy, Pushed through, on middle, Todd Murphy takes a good stride forward and blocks it out. |
| 83.6 : Moeen Ali to Todd Murphy, No run. |
| 84.1 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, Angling in, full on middle, Alex Carey clips it through mid on and gets across for a single. |
| 84.2 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, FOUR! Whoa, where has that come from? Broad hoes full again, on middle and leg, Todd Murphy steps out of the crease and clips it aerially towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary. |
| 84.3 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, No run. |
| 84.4 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, No run. |
| 84.5 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, 1 run. |
| 84.6 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 85.1 : Moeen Ali to Todd Murphy, No run. |
| 85.2 : Moeen Ali to Todd Murphy, Fuller and on off, Todd Murphy takes a stride forward and keeps it out on the off side. |
| 85.3 : Moeen Ali to Todd Murphy, Flighted delivery, full around off, Todd Murphy works it straight to cover. |
| 85.4 : Moeen Ali to Todd Murphy, No run. |
| 85.5 : Moeen Ali to Todd Murphy, Bowls this slightly short and at the stumps. Todd Murphy rocks back and blocks this back towards the bowler. |
| 85.6 : Moeen Ali to Todd Murphy, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Todd Murphy gets his front foot forward and dabs this towards the fielder at short cover. |
| 86.1 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, Broad with a tempter this time, full and wide outside off, Alex Carey reaches out and drives it through covers. Comes back for the third run before Stokes tidies it up. |
| 86.2 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, No run. |
| 86.3 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, Beaten again! Angling away, outside off, on a good length, Todd Murphy looks to defend but gets beaten yet again as the ball nips away. |
| 86.4 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, Serves it full this time, on off, Todd Murphy knocks it back to the bowler. |
| 86.5 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, No run. |
| 86.6 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, Bowls on a yorker length, on middle, Todd Murphy watchfully digs this one out down the wicket. |
| 87.1 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, A bit slow and short, turning away, outside off, Alex Carey plays with the turn and dabs it towards deep backward point for a single. |
| 87.2 : Moeen Ali to Todd Murphy, No run. |
| 87.3 : Moeen Ali to Todd Murphy, Uppish but safe! Tossed up, full and outside off, Todd Murphy gets on the front foot and lofts it over mid off for a single. |
| 87.4 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Shortens his length and serves it on off, Alex Carey goes on the back foot and cuts it to deep cover for a single. |
| 87.5 : Moeen Ali to Todd Murphy, Low full toss, on middle, Todd Murphy drives it with soft hands towards extra cover for one. |
| 87.6 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Drops it short this time, on middle, Alex Carey rocks back and pushes it straight to cover. |
| 88.1 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, On a yorker length, down leg, Todd Murphy gets inside the line and clips it towards deep backward square leg. Gets across for a run. |
| 88.2 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 88.3 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, Angling in, on a good length, Alex Carey gets forward and punches it sweetly towards extra cover for one. |
| 88.4 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, Fullish delivery, outside off by Broad, Todd Murphy squeezes it out towards point. |
| 88.5 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, Hurls it on a hard length, shaping away, outside off, Todd Murphy does well on this occasion to not go chasing at the delivery. |
| 88.6 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, Bumper by Broad, at the batter, Todd Murphy swivels and goes for the pull a bit too early. Misses and wears it on the body. |
| 89.1 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Darted in, full and around off, Alex Carey takes a stride forward to defend. The ball rolls on the leg side off the inner half of the bat. A single taken. |
| 89.2 : Moeen Ali to Todd Murphy, Angled in again, full and on middle, Todd Murphy clips it past short leg and rotates the strike. |
| 89.3 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Pushed through this time, full on middle, Alex Carey blocks it out off the front foot. |
| 89.4 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Full again, on middle, blocked out by Carey. |
| 89.5 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Six! |
| 89.6 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Floated up, on off, kept out on the off side by Carey. |
| 90.1 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, 1 run. |
| 90.2 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, On a good length, angling in, on middle and leg, Alex Carey gets squared as he tried to clip it away. Gets a soft leading that rolls in front of cover for a run. |
| 90.3 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, FOUR! Murphy pulls and pulls well! Broad bowls a bumper, on middle, Todd Murphy gets into a good position nice and early and pulls it hard towards deep backward square leg for a boundary. |
| 90.4 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, No run. |
| 90.5 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, In the channel, on off, Todd Murphy plays inside the line as he tried to defend. The ball nips away and beats Murphy on the outside edge. |
| 90.6 : Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, OUT! c Jonny Bairstow b Stuart Broad. |
| 0.0 : Josh Hazlewood is the last batter for Australia! |
| 91.1 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Moeen Ali floats this one full and just outside off. Alex Carey attempts the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the body. |
| 91.2 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 91.3 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 91.4 : Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, Continues to bowl short and outside the off stump. Alex Carey goes deep in the crease and punches this towards deep cover for a run. |
| 91.5 : Moeen Ali to Josh Hazlewood, Flights this one full and outside the off pole. Josh Hazlewood dabs this towards silly point with soft hands. |
| 91.6 : Moeen Ali to Josh Hazlewood, Fullish delivery, on middle and leg, Josh Hazlewood watchfully keeps it out on the leg side. |
| 92.1 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, Goes full and honing in at the stumps, Alex Carey clips it towards wide mid on. Refuses the single. |
| 92.2 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 92.3 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 92.4 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, Beaten! On a nagging length, outside off, shaping away, Alex Carey has a loose poke at the delivery. He is lucky not to edge it behind. |
| 92.5 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 92.6 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 93.1 : Moeen Ali to Josh Hazlewood, Short this time and outside the off pole. Josh Hazlewood makes room and swings his blade. Gets an under edge onto the pads on the keeper. |
| 93.2 : Moeen Ali to Josh Hazlewood, No run. |
| 93.3 : Moeen Ali to Josh Hazlewood, No run. |
| 93.4 : Moeen Ali to Josh Hazlewood, FOUR! That is a good-looking shot from Australia's number 11! This is bowled a tad bit short as well and outside off. Josh Hazlewood goes deep in the crease and punches this towards deep cover-point for four runs. |
| 93.5 : Moeen Ali to Josh Hazlewood, Tosses this full and at the stumps. Josh Hazlewood smothers the ball into the pitch. |
| 93.6 : Moeen Ali to Josh Hazlewood, Floated up, on off, Josh Hazlewood blocks it out off the front foot. |
| 94.1 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, No run. |
| 94.2 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, Nagging length, angling in, on leg, Alex Carey tucks it in the vacant square leg region and stays put. |
| 94.3 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, Bumper this time, on middle, Alex Carey ducks underneath quickly and lets the ball go through to the keeper. |
| 94.4 : Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! There it is, a fairytale ending to Stuart Broad's career! Broad nips out Carey and makes him the final victim of his career! Serves it on a good length, in the channel on off, angling in this time, from 'round the wicket, Alex Carey looks to get on the front foot and gets his bat out in front to defend. The ball nibbles away after pitching and does the trick for Broad. Catches the outside edge and Jonny Bairstow behind the wickets does t |
| 0.0 : ENGLAND WIN THE FIFTH AND FINAL ASHES TEST MATCH! They have managed to level the series in dramatic fashion! Let us not forget the extraordinary story of a cricketing legend Stuart Broad who claimed the last two wickets to end his illustrious career with an Ashes Test win! The emotions around the stadium are pretty high at the moment as the great fast bowler walks off the cricket ground as a player for the last time. It was not too long back when we had a resumption after the rain interval and |
| SESSION SUMMARY - 96 runs and 7 wickets in 28.4 overs. There were a total of 47 overs scheduled to be played in the final session of this Test series after a long stoppage in play and with 146 runs needed to win, Australia were firm favourites with two set batters at the crease along with seven wickets in hand. Steven Smith got to his fifty as he looked to be playing another valuable knock in his teamâs cause. Moeen Ali got his first wicket of the game to break the 95-run fourth-wicket p |
| Pat Cummins won his first toss of the series and elected to bowl first under overcast conditions and it seemed like a masterstroke as the visitors were able to bowl out their opponents in a little more than two sessions. England had however managed to score at a brisk rate and were bowled out for 283 runs in 54.4 overs. Harry Brook top scored for his side with 85 in 91 deliveries and the top three batters Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, and Moeen Ali all got off to decent starts but could not make |
| In their first effort, David Warner got into his 20s and gave away his wicket but Usman Khawaja held up one end scoring 47 runs in 157 deliveries. Steven Smith looked good enroute his 71 but a flurry of wickets had them 98 runs behind the England total with three wickets in hand. The tail wagged as Pat Cummins and Todd Murphy made 30-plus scores and helped the Aussies take a first-inning lead of 12 runs. Chris Woakes was really good once again taking three crucial wickets with Stuart Broad |
| Joe Root played remarkably well the second time around to score 91 in 106 balls and stitched together a 110-run partnership with Jonny Bairstow who notched up a half-century as well. The tail could not contribute heavily but James Anderson and Stuart Broad managed to play through to Stumps on Day 3. It was after that day's play that Broad announced that he was hanging his boots in international cricket and the crowd saw him hit his last delivery in Test cricket for a maximum the following mo |
| The man of the moment, Stuart Broad is in for a chat. He starts by saying that it was absolutely wonderful. Adds that Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali set the tone after the rain interruption. Shares that once they got a couple of wickets, they started to believe. Mentions that the crowd was loud and says that they jumped on the back of it. States that it feels special to take the two wickets and contribute to the team's win. On his six off his last ball, he jokingly says that it was the only ball |
| Joe Root picks up the MVP award and the match officials collect their tokens. Now for some of the main awards and interviews... |
| Mitchell Starc is Australia's Player of the Series. He says that all five Test matches were incredible. Adds that it was exciting with the ebbs and flows throughout the series. On this loss, he says that it happened quickly and reckons that it was the nature of the series. Congratulates Stuart Broad on his retirement and says that he could not have written any better. Mentions that it was a fantastic tour to express himself. States that he got backing from Pat Cummins and Andrew McDonald. Fe |
| Chris Woakes gets three awards as he is adjudged Englandâs Player of the Series, Man of the Match for this game as well as the Player of the Series for claiming 19 wickets in 6 innings. He says that it has been an amazing feeling to get into the side and win games. Claims that they still believed that they could come back despite being 2-0 down and 2-2 is a fair result. Informs that he was out of contention before so he just wanted to come into the side and contribute in order to help the tea |
| Ben Stokes, the skipper of England says that it is a really good feeling. Mentions that 2-2 is a fair reflection of two teams going toe-to-toe. Reckons that not many teams would have been able to respond after being 0-2 down. Feels pretty content with what they have achieved. Credits David Warner and Usman Khawaja for the way they batted in the fourth innings. Adds that it was always going to be tough chasing in the final inning with the scoreboard pressure. On Chris Woakes, he says that he s |
| Pat Cummins, the captain of Australia says that two high-quality teams participated in this series and most of the sessions were shared so he agrees that a drawn series is a fair result. Claims that right from the start they wanted to win the Ashes so from the word go in this run chase, they were looking to win. Mentions that they can be proud of retaining the Ashes against a quality side. Adds that it is the same side as the one that toured in 2019 so they are proud of the effort that they |
| Right then, that's all from the 73rd edition of the Ashes. Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes get together and pose with the Ashes Series Trophy. After the photographs are done, Cummins calls over his teammates to lift the coveted Ashes urn. This year's Ashes has ended with a 2-2 scoreline and it is Australia who will take the urn back home having won the last series. Both teams will take a month's break before they shift attention to the T20I format. England's next assignment sees them host New Zea |
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