Ashes 2019, England vs Australia 2nd Test Highlights: England’s Jofra Archer bagged his maiden Test wicket after dismissing Cameron Bancroft (Source: Reuters)
Ashes 2019, England vs Australia 2nd Test Highlights: Losing three wickets and scoring 50 runs on the third day of the second Test, Australia were restrained to just 80/4 after 37.1 overs by England as the day was abandoned due to persistent rain after lunch break.
Although Usman Khawaja had the match in control, after Cameron Bancroft’s dismissal by debutant Jofra Archer, Australia crumbled. Khawaja went for 36 and then, Travis Head too, walked back to the pavilion after being trapped by Stuart Broad. Steve Smith and Matthew Wade took things slowly, and ended the day keeping Australia in a mixed situation. Smith will come back to the crease on the fourth day on 13* from 40 balls. Australia still trail by 178 runs in their first innings of the second Test.
And it's over. No surprise at all. It was always on the cards.
The next inspection will be at 17:20 local. The chances of play resuming are looking bleak though.
The umpires have taken a stroll around the outfield and have scheduled an inspection at 16:30 local. There is still very light rain though.
As the rain continues to pour playing spoilsport for the second time in three days, players are now busy dunking biscuits in their cups as the umpires have called for the tea break.
The conditions haven't bettered yet, and the clouds are being merciless over London. The forecasts say it's set to continue. Australia still trailing by 178 runs.
Recent developments suggest that there has been no improvement in weather at Lord's, and there might be a longer delay for the play to be resumed after lunch.
After Matthew Wade escaped a LBW dismissal from Ben Stokes, Steve Smith hits a brilliant boundary with the flick of his wrist in the very next over to Stuart Broad. After Stokes' first ball of his over, the umpires call an early lunch because of slight drizzle. AUS are 80/4 after 37 overs.
After Smith had hit Woakes for a brilliant four at square leg, it has been 23 balls without a single run. Ben Stokes has replaced Woakes, while Broad continues. Smith's on 8 from 33 balls, while Wade is yet to open his account after facing 17 balls. AUS are 75/4 after 35 overs.
Stuart Broad dismisses Travis Head with a LBW, even though the on-field decision was not out. The DRS shows that the delivery would have uprooted the middle stump of the Australian. Head departs and on comes Wade. AUS are 71/4 after 30.1 overs.
It has been around seven overs since Australia lost Usman Khawaja, and they have been quite stable with Steve Smith perfecting his dance moves while leaving balls. It's him and Travis Head again, so can they steady the ship again? Smith's on 4, while Head's on 7. AUS are 71/3 after 30 overs.
Now, Woakes strikes. Usman Khawaja edges it to Jonny Bairstow. All of a sudden, England are in front. Two new batsmen in the middle. AUS - 60/3 in 23.2 overs
Jofra Archer finally succeeds. After bowling a few short deliveries, Archer bowls a sharp inswinger to Cameron Bancroft. There was a huge gap between the bat and pad. Bancroft reviewed it but umpire's call goes in England's favour. AUS - 60/2 in 22.5 overs
Chris Woakes into the attack as the first change bowler of the day. A poor start to the day as Usman Khawaja hits him for three boundaries in an over. This has been a good start for Australia. They have been watchful and pounced on the opportunity to score runs. AUS - 58/1 in 20 overs
Three slips and a gully in place for English batsmen. Both Jofra Archer and Stuart Broad coming around the wicket to left-handed batsman Usman Khawaja. England look to attack the Aussie batsmen early on in the first session. AUS - 35/1 in 15 overs
Stuart Broad bowls the first over of day three. Usman Khawaja on strike. Let the action begin!
Hello and welcome to day three of Lord's Test. Usman Khawaja and Cameron Bancroft will face the Jofra Archer test as the debutant looks to make an impact straight away. Archer asked a few questions from the Aussie batsmen in the last session of day two. It will be interesting how he bowls in the first session when the ball is still new and capable of doing the damage.