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England vs Australia, The Ashes 2019, 3rd Test - Full Scorecard
02
nd Innings
England
67/10
(27.5 OV)
RR 2.40
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Rory Burns
c Tim Paine b Pat Cummins
9
28
1
0
Jason Roy
c David Warner b Josh Hazlewood
9
15
2
0
Joe Root
c David Warner b Josh Hazlewood
0
2
0
0
Joe Denly
c Tim Paine b James Pattinson
12
49
1
0
Ben Stokes
c David Warner b James Pattinson
8
13
1
0
Jonny Bairstow
c David Warner b Josh Hazlewood
4
15
1
0
Jos Buttler
c Usman Khawaja b Josh Hazlewood
5
16
1
0
Chris Woakes
c Tim Paine b Pat Cummins
5
9
1
0
Jofra Archer
c Tim Paine b Pat Cummins
7
8
1
0
Stuart Broad
not out
4
5
1
0
Jack Leach
b Josh Hazlewood
1
7
0
0
Total
67/10
(27.5 OV)
RR 2.40
Fall of Wickets
1-10 (Jason Roy, 3.5 ov), 2-10 (Joe Root, 5.1 ov), 3-20 (Rory Burns, 10.4 ov), 4-34 (Ben Stokes, 14.3 ov), 5-45 (Joe Denly, 20.1 ov), 6-45 (Jonny Bairstow, 21.1 ov), 7-54 (Chris Woakes, 24.1 ov), 8-56 (Jos Buttler, 25.1 ov), 9-66 (Jofra Archer, 26.4 ov), 10-67 (Jack Leach, 27.5 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Pat Cummins
9
4
23
3
Josh Hazlewood
12.5
2
30
5
Nathan Lyon
1
0
2
0
James Pattinson
5
2
9
2
01
st Innings
Australia
179/10
(52.1 OV)
RR 3.43
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
David Warner
c Jonny Bairstow b Jofra Archer
61
94
7
0
Marcus Harris
c Jonny Bairstow b Jofra Archer
8
12
2
0
Usman Khawaja
c Jonny Bairstow b Stuart Broad
8
17
1
0
Marnus Labuschagne
lbw b Ben Stokes
74
129
10
0
Travis Head
b Stuart Broad
0
6
0
0
Matthew Wade
b Jofra Archer
0
3
0
0
Tim Paine
lbw b Chris Woakes
11
26
1
0
James Pattinson
c Joe Root b Jofra Archer
2
8
0
0
Pat Cummins
c Jonny Bairstow b Jofra Archer
0
13
0
0
Nathan Lyon
lbw b Jofra Archer
1
4
0
0
Josh Hazlewood
not out
1
3
0
0
Total
179/10
(52.1 OV)
RR 3.43
Fall of Wickets
1-12 (Marcus Harris, 4 ov), 2-25 (Usman Khawaja, 8.4 ov), 3-136 (David Warner, 31.4 ov), 4-138 (Travis Head, 32.5 ov), 5-139 (Matthew Wade, 34 ov), 6-162 (Tim Paine, 43 ov), 7-173 (James Pattinson, 46 ov), 8-174 (Pat Cummins, 50 ov), 9-177 (Marnus Labuschagne, 51.2 ov), 10-179 (Nathan Lyon, 52.1 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Stuart Broad
14
4
32
2
Jofra Archer
17.1
3
45
6
Chris Woakes
12
4
51
1
Ben Stokes
9
0
45
1
02
nd Innings
England
Australia have gained a 112-run lead and on this surface, it looks like a big one. It's now time for their batsmen to capitalize and not spoil all the good work. Can they bat England out of this Test match? Stay with us to find out...
Just one batsman reached the double-digit and that tells you about the dominance of the Aussie speedsters. Cummins and Pattinson played the supporting cast well and Lyon was not required for more than one over. Catching was brilliant too and apart from Wade dropping one just before the last wicket, they were right on the money.
Amazing scenes! J for Jofra! J for Josh! Both are star bowlers. One intimidates and picks wickets, another bamboozles with his accuracy and cunning movement. Just like Archer last evening, it's Hazlewood leading his team off the park. What an outstanding piece of bowling! The conditions were never as helpful as Day 1 but sometimes too much movement doesn't help you as a bowler. They end up missing the edge more than kissing it. Australia got just enough deviation from the pitch and made life troublesome for the English batsmen. This is now the fourth time since 2018 England have been bundled out under 100. Serious, serious issue!
27.5
W
Josh Hazlewood to Jack Leach, OUT! Stumps shattered! Hazlewood is running in celebration, his 7th fifer in Tests! He decides to keep it nice and straight, the pace is right up there and Leach, who is expecting another short one, shuffles across and tries to flick. He misses and the leg stump takes a beating. ENGLAND BUNDLED OUT FOR 67!
27.4
0
Josh Hazlewood to Jack Leach, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
27.3
0
Josh Hazlewood to Jack Leach, WADE DROPS! A rare miss in the field for Australia today. Well-directed short ball, Leach fends it away and hits it in the air towards backward short leg. Wade reacts to his left, runs and catches the ball with a dive but fails to hold on.
27.2
0
Josh Hazlewood to Jack Leach, Short ball down the leg side, Jack turns and allows it through.
27.1
0
Josh Hazlewood to Jack Leach, Back of a length ball on off, Leach defends it back from the crease. England's lowest score in Headingley is 76 against South Africa. Can they cross that mark?
27
over
27 | 7 Runs | HH: 67/9
26.6
1
Pat Cummins to Jack Leach, Short and jumping onto the batsman, Leach again fends it away and this time it goes over short leg. They take a run.
26.5
0
Pat Cummins to Jack Leach, Almost a catch again! A rising delivery on middle, Leach is on his toes as he fends it away. The ball goes up and falls down in front of backward short leg.
Jack Leach is the last man out to 'try to bat'.
26.4
W
Pat Cummins to Jofra Archer, OUT! The famous PERISCOPE! Can't believe, we were discussing about this type of dismissal during the Lunch break and it has happened. Cummins digs in a short delivery around off, Archer decides to duck but he keeps his bat hanging like a periscope. The ball goes closely past it, Paine catches the ball and appeals immediately. The umpire obliges but Archer wants to review it. No help from the technology for the West Indian-born though. The Ultra Edge detects a big spike and that spells the end of a brief knock by Jofra.
Jofra Archer has been given out, caught behind! He thinks a bit before taking the DRS. It's the famous periscope dismissal, the Ultra Edge confirms.
26.3
2
Pat Cummins to Jofra Archer, Fights fire with fire. Another short ball hurled at Archer and this time he decides to pull it. Doesn't middle it well and top edges it in the air. It falls in no man's land at mid on and they take a couple of runs.
26.2
0
Pat Cummins to Jofra Archer, Bumper! A typical fast bowler's response. Archer decides to duck this time.
26.1
4
Pat Cummins to Jofra Archer, FOUR! Archer tees off! The crowd roars! They just love this kid. Short in length and on middle, Archer hops back to make room and pulls it thunderously to the deep mid-wicket fence.
26
over
26 | 4 Runs | HH: 60/8
25.6
4
Josh Hazlewood to Stuart Broad, FOUR! Very full and on the pads, Broad nudges it fine down the leg side for a boundary. The crowd loved it.
25.5
0
Josh Hazlewood to Stuart Broad, Shortish and on middle, Broad tries to defend but is beaten for pace. It heads over the stumps to the keeper.
25.4
0
Josh Hazlewood to Stuart Broad, Sliding down the leg side, Broad allows it through to the keeper.
25.3
0
Josh Hazlewood to Stuart Broad, Extra bounce from a shortish length around middle and leg, Broad gets into a tangle and somehow keeps it out from the outer half of his bat.
25.2
0
Josh Hazlewood to Stuart Broad, Back of a length ball around middle and leg, Broad defends it off his back foot.
Stuart Broad is the new batsman.
25.1
W
Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler, OUT! Wicket straightaway for Hazlewood as well, his fourth in the innings. Buttler, England's last hope, is removed. Smart bit of field placement, that. There is a short cover for any uppish drive and Usman Khawaja is manning that area. Now coming to the delivery - It's nice and full, inviting the drive. Hazlewood bowls according to the plan and Buttler walks straight into the trap. He strides forward with a loose drive, fails to keep it down and rest is history. Australia are roaring!
Josh Hazlewood to bowl from the other end. He will be eyeing a fifer!
25
over
25 | 2 Runs | HH: 56/7
24.6
1
Pat Cummins to Jos Buttler, Fullish and on off, Buttler drives it down towards mid on for one.
24.5
1
Pat Cummins to Jofra Archer, Back of a length ball on off, angling in, Archer once again is caught in an awkward position while dealing it. It takes his gloves and runs down to fine leg for a run.
24.4
0
Pat Cummins to Jofra Archer, Short again, around off, Archer moves away from the line awkwardly.
24.3
0
Pat Cummins to Jofra Archer, Yet another bouncer fired at Archer who ain't trying anything fancy. Ducks.
24.2
0
Pat Cummins to Jofra Archer, Greets Jofra with a well-directed bouncer, Archer ducks at the last moment.
Jofra Archer is in next.
24.1
W
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes, OUT! IT'S A LEGAL DELIVERY! By just. Woakes is sent packing first ball after Lunch! Excellent start yet again for the Aussies. Cummins delivers a shortish ball around middle and leg gets a steep bounce. Woakes shapes up to glance it across the line but instead gloves it behind to Paine. The Aussie skipper makes no mistake and they are all celebrating. The umpire checks it upstairs for the front foot no ball and the replays show that Pat is JUST fine with his landing. 7 down are England with not much to come in terms of batting.
Chris Woakes is caught down the leg side. The umpire is checking for the front foot no ball...
We're back for the afternoon session. The Australian team is in a huddle and Tim Paine is sharing some motivated words with his boys. Big task lies ahead of Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes. 14 wickets have fell in the last two sessions. How many in this one? Let's find out. Pat Cummins (7-4-14-1) to steam in...
... DAY 2, SECOND SESSION ...
England are in massive trouble! The conditions were tough no doubt but they weren't tougher than Day 1. It appeared last evening that the hosts will make most of the batting conditions in the morning but that wasn't the case. They fell like a pack of cards and spoiled all the good work done by their pacers on the first day. Their batsmen lacked the required application and we witnessed some questionable shot selection as well. Just four wickets left in the kitty and their deficit is 125 runs. Can the hosts fight back post Lunch and reduce the deficit, if not wipe it off? Or will Australia continue to dominate proceedings? Do join us in a short while to find out.
Josh Hazlewood hit the right chord from the word go and made life difficult for the English batsmen. A flurry of wickets fell and out of the six batsmen to get out only one had the pleasure of getting in the double-digit. Pat Cummins also displayed good control while James Pattinson fetched wickets courtesy poor shots. A word of praise for David Warner also. He grabbed four catches in the slip cordon and bounced back with a bang after a disappointing show at Lord's. He just needs another two to snatch that joint-record from Steven Smith and Vic Richardson for most catches by an Australian fielder in a Test innings. In fact, five catches are the most taken by a fielder from any team. So a world record is waiting for David after the break.
Fiery response from the Aussie bowlers! What a morning session for them! Led by the spectacular Josh Hazlewood, Australia have routed England. It was supposed to be a brilliant day for batting with the ground bathed in sunshine but the theory that the ball moves only under overcast conditions has been proven wrong by some skillful bowling from the Aussie speedsters.
24
over
24 | 1 Runs | HH: 54/6
23.6
0
Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler, Good length ball on off and middle,Buttler defends it off the front foot to end the first session. Lunch on Day 2.
23.5
0
Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler, Outside off on a length. Buttler shoulders arms to it.
23.4
0
Josh Hazlewood to Jos Buttler, Nicked but well short. Good length ball on off, Buttler looks to defend but the ball takes the outside edge and goes towards second slip on a bounce. The key here was Buttler played it with soft hands and hence it did not carry.
23.3
1
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes, On the pads, Woakes flicks it towards square leg and gets to the other end.
23.2
0
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes, Amazing ball this! A perfectly directed shot ball this. It is closer to the off pole. Woakes looks to defend but the ball just about misses his glove.
23.1
0
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes, Good length ball outside off, Woakes leaves it alone.
23
over
23 | 4 Runs | HH: 53/6
22.6
0
James Pattinson to Jos Buttler, Brave leave! Pattinson bowls an outswinger around off, it lands on length and nips in. Buttler offers no shot and it goes over his stumps.
22.5
0
James Pattinson to Jos Buttler, Almost a yorker on off, Buttler drives it out to mid off.
22.4
0
James Pattinson to Jos Buttler, Bouncer! The batsman ducks under the bouncer at the last moment.
22.3
0
James Pattinson to Jos Buttler, Wide outside off stump, the batsman leaves it alone.
22.2
0
James Pattinson to Jos Buttler, Extra bounce from around off, Buttler fails to work it around and is hit high on the pads.
22.1
4
James Pattinson to Jos Buttler, FOUR! This should give a lot of confidence to Buttler. Pattinson overpitches outside off and Jos just leans into the drive to cream the drive through covers for a boundary.
22
over
22 | 4 Runs | HH: 49/6
21.6
0
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes, On a length and outside off Woakes is happy to let the ball through for the keeper to do the rest.
21.5
4
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes, FOUR! Hazlewood bowls one on the pads and Woakes flicks it off his pads through mid-wicket to get off the mark with a boundary.
21.4
0
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes, A a length and outside off, woakes drives it with the straight bat to mid on.
21.3
0
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes, On a length and in line with the stumps, Woakes is late in bringing his bat down only to defend it off the outside half of his bat towards the leg side.
21.2
0
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes, On a length and around off, Woakes is glued to his crease as he has a tame poke outside off only to be lucky not to edge it behind.
Chris Woakes is the new man in.
21.1
W
Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, OUT! Caught! Seems like either the keeper will take the catch or David Warner. The sixth one is down for England. Good length ball outside off, Bairstow has a poke at it and ends up getting a thick outside edge which goes towards first slip. David Warner dives full length across to his left and snaps a sharp catch. His 4th of the day and 3rd wicket for Hazlewood. This is a masterclass in fast bowling that we have seen this morning from Josh.
21
over
21 | 0 Runs | HH: 45/5
20.6
0
James Pattinson to Jos Buttler, Buttler is calm and he once again leaves the ball outside off.
20.5
0
James Pattinson to Jos Buttler, On the leg side, Jos flicks it but misses.
20.4
0
James Pattinson to Jos Buttler, Good length ball outside off, Buttler leaves it alone.
20.3
0
James Pattinson to Jos Buttler, Length ball outside off, Jos calmly lets it carry to the keeper.
20.2
0
James Pattinson to Jos Buttler, Good length Buttler leaves it alone.
Jos Buttler is the new man in. England's deficit is 134 and if they want to reduce it then Jos has to boss.
20.1
W
James Pattinson to Joe Denly, OUT! Caught! Half the side back in the hut and the score has not even reached 50. Denly's luck has run out. Pattinson bowls it full and outside off, Denly goes for the drive. He had been beaten a lot of times but this time the ball finds the outside edge. It goes to the right of Paine. The Australian skipper makes no mistake. Pattinson is pumped up. Denly charmed knock is over.
20
over
20 | 5 Runs | HH: 45/4
19.6
4
Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Hazlewood keeps it on a length and outside off tempting Bairstow to go for the drive and the Yorkshire man obliges by going hard at the ball only to edge it between the slips and point fielders The ball goes to the third man fence in a hurry.
19.5
0
Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Bairstow comes on the front foot to defend this length ball towards the off side.
19.4
0
Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Bairstow just lets go the length ball on the fourth stump channel for the keeper to do the rest.
19.3
0
Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow, Bairstow plays strong defensive shot off his front foot to this length ball outside off.
19.2
1
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, A length ball outside off and denly plays with soft hands past the backward point fielder for a single.
19.1
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Hazlewood keeps asking questions. As he keeps persisting with the outside off length and Denly is beaten once again as he goes to play a drive.
19
over
19 | 0 Runs | HH: 40/4
18.6
0
James Pattinson to Jonny Bairstow, A maiden to end. Bairstow plays a solid front foot defence to this length ball.
18.5
0
James Pattinson to Jonny Bairstow, Denly once again blocks blocks this length ball off his front foot.
18.4
0
James Pattinson to Jonny Bairstow, James corrects his line and bowls a length ball outside off and Denly plays the defensive shot once again.
18.3
0
James Pattinson to Jonny Bairstow, Pattinson strays in his line as he bowls one down leg and Denly looks to flick it off his pads only to get beaten and take a blow on his thigh pad.
18.2
0
James Pattinson to Jonny Bairstow, Pattinson again bowls one on a length and Joe defends it towards covers off his back foot.
18.1
0
James Pattinson to Jonny Bairstow, James bowls on a length and Bairstow is equally brilliant in defending it off his front foot.
18
over
18 | 2 Runs | HH: 40/4
17.6
2
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Full on off, Denly strokes it through point and gets a couple to end the over.
17.5
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Joe has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
17.4
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Beaten again! Excellent bowling from Hazlewood. Continues asking question to the batsmen. Full on off, this one also skids off the surface and luckily for Denly it does not kiss the outside edge.
17.3
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, On off, Denly keeps it out.
17.2
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Beats the outside edge once again. Good length ball outside off, it moves away after hitting the deck. Denly looks to defend but misses. Warner at first slip goes up in an appeal but Paine does not.
17.1
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Fuller on off, JD defends it off the front foot.
17
over
17 | 2 Runs | HH: 38/4
16.6
1
James Pattinson to Joe Denly, Uppish but safe. Fuller on leg, Denly flicks it uppishly but in no man's land at square leg for a single.
16.5
0
James Pattinson to Joe Denly, Denly's struggle to find the gap continues. It is a length ball on middle and leg, Joe flicks it but finds mid-wicket.
16.4
0
James Pattinson to Joe Denly, On the pads, Denly tries to flick but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.
16.3
0
James Pattinson to Joe Denly, Ouch! That must have hurt. Good length ball on off, Denly looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto his toe. He grunts out an audible ouch as the ball goes towards cover.
16.2
0
James Pattinson to Joe Denly, Now corrects his line and bowls it on off, Denly defends it off the front foot.
16.1
1
James Pattinson to Jonny Bairstow, Hits the deck hard around the pads, Bairstow looks to turn it on the leg side. The ball goes off his thigh pad towards backward square leg and they take a leg bye.
16
over
16 | 2 Runs | HH: 36/4
15.6
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Short ball outside off, Denly sways away from it.
15.5
2
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Denly continues to ride his luck here. Length ball outside off, Joe looks to play it on the off side with a flat-bat. The ball takes the inside edge and misses the stumps on its way to the fine leg region for a brace.
15.4
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Fuller on off, Denly tucks it towards mid-wicket and shouts 'wait on' to his partner.
15.3
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Length ball outside off, Denly looks to defend but misses it.
15.2
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Ohhs and ahhs are the shout from the Aussie players. Length ball outside off, Denly shoulders arms to it.
15.1
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Good length ball on off, JD defends it off the front foot.
15
over
15 | 4 Runs | HH: 34/4
14.6
0
James Pattinson to Jonny Bairstow, Bouncer! Bairstow sits under it to get through the over. End of a successful first from Pattinson.
14.5
0
James Pattinson to Jonny Bairstow, On the stumps, Jonny keeps it out.
14.4
0
James Pattinson to Jonny Bairstow, Fuller on off, Bairstow defends it off the front foot.
Jonny Bairstow comes out much earlier than he anticipated.
14.3
W
James Pattinson to Ben Stokes, OUT! Caught! Pattinson strikes in his very first over. Guess who is the man to take the catch? It is David Warner once again. Very questionable shot selection from Ben, this is the downside of having good form. You feel you can hit every ball. Sorry Stokes, it's a new day, new Test, new conditions and definitely new situation. Disappointing. Pattinson has managed to tempt the batsman with a fuller length ball way wide outside off. It should have been easily left alone but Stokes thinks about chasing it. He does so, throws his bat at it and gets a fat outside edge to the slip cordon. It reaches Warner at an awkward height at first slip but the Bull is ready to grab everything coming his way after a poor catching show at Lord's. The crowd here in Headingley is stunned. Only the Aussies are celebrating. England staring down the barrel big time.
14.2
4
James Pattinson to Ben Stokes, FOUR! No power just pure timing from Stokes! Fuller around off, Stokes just squeezes it through point for a boundary.
14.1
0
James Pattinson to Ben Stokes, Starts with a length ball down the leg side. Stokes goes for the flick but misses.
James Pattinson is on now.
14
over
14 | 2 Runs | HH: 30/3
13.6
1
Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Almost chopped on. Full outside off, Stokes looks to go for the drive but finds the inside edge of the bat. It misses the stumps and goes towards the fine leg region. They take a single. Hazlewood is unlucky not to get one more.
13.5
0
Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, On the fourth stump line, Ben shoulders arms to this one.
13.4
0
Josh Hazlewood to Ben Stokes, Outside off, Stokes does not disturb that.
13.3
1
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, On the pads, Denly glances it towards square leg and gets to the other end.
13.2
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Outswinger which is full on off and middle. Denly looks to play it on the off side but it goes off the outside edge towards gully.
13.1
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Fuller on off, Denly defends it off the front foot.
13
over
13 | 4 Runs | HH: 28/3
12.6
1
Pat Cummins to Joe Denly, Almost chops it on. Good length ball outside off, Denly initially looks to defend but then has a change of mind. He retracts from it. Joe is late though as the ball takes the inside edge of his bat. Luckily for him and England the ball goes past the leg stump towards the fine leg region for a single.
Helmet on for Wade. Seems like he will now go to short leg.
12.5
1
Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, Good looking pull but just a single. Back of a length ball on off, Ben gets on his back foot and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.
12.4
0
Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, Cummins strays one down the leg side. Stokes tries to flick it but misses.
12.3
2
Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, Stokes is off the mark. Fuller ball outside off, Stokes drives it through covers for a couple.
12.2
0
Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, Incoming ball outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
12.1
0
Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, Back of a length ball on off, Stokes pulls it but finds mid-wicket.
The second hour after the Drinks break has begun. Australia are all over England at the moment. They have got rid of the top three and are bowling with a lot of aggression and enthusiasm. The onus will be on the English middle order now to take them out of the puddle.
12
over
12 | 4 Runs | HH: 24/3
11.6
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Full on off, Denly pushes it to mid on.
11.5
4
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, FOUR! Stop the press, Denly is off the mark and that too with a bang! Fuller on off, Denly picks the length early and creams his drive through covers for a boundary. This will give Joe a lot of confidence. A much-needed one too.
11.4
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Gem of a ball again. Length ball outside off, it zips back in. Denly looks to defend but the ball goes right through the bat and body.
11.3
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Bouncer! It is around off pole, Denly sways away from it. 22 balls played by Denly and he is yet to get off the mark.
11.2
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Full ball on off, Denly defends it towards mid on.
11.1
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Fuller ball on off, Denly taps it back to the bowler.
Just a single over from Lyon. Josh Hazlewood is back into the attack. His first spell, 4-2-6-2, was exemplary.
11
over
11 | 0 Runs | HH: 20/3
10.6
0
Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, On the pads, Stokes flicks it towards mid-wicket.
10.5
0
Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes, Stokes starts his innings with a calm leave outside off.
Ben Stokes walks out now. His team is in deep trouble and he will have to play a key role if they want to get out of this mess.
10.4
W
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, OUT! Caught! Things going from bad to worse for the hosts. Their best batter of the tournament is out of here. Not the best ball this one. It is short down the leg side, Burns goes for the pull but he ends up getting a thin edge to the keeper. Paine behind the stumps takes an easy catch. Three down in no time and Australia are all over the English team like a rash. A rare failure for Rory, his first single digit score in this Ashes.
10.3
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, Length ball around off, Burns strokes it to point.
10.2
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, Good length delivery on off, Burns defends it solidly.
10.1
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, Good bouncer, It is around the body, Burns looks to duck but he is late in his reaction. It hits Burns around the shoulder. He searches for the ball which falls beside the pitch on the off side.
10
over
10 | 3 Runs | HH: 20/2
9.6
0
Nathan Lyon to Joe Denly, On the pads, Denly turns it to square leg to get through Lyon's first.
9.5
1
Nathan Lyon to Rory Burns, Shorter on off, Burns punches it to cover for one.
9.4
1
Nathan Lyon to Joe Denly, Off spinner pitching on middle. Denly looks to flick but the ball lobs behind short leg. The batsmen take two as the fielder cleans it up. It initially looked like it came off the bat but umpire Wilson signals a delayed signal of leg bye.
9.3
0
Nathan Lyon to Joe Denly, Floated on off, Denly gets on his front foot and blocks it.
9.2
0
Nathan Lyon to Joe Denly, Spin and bounce on this one. Flighted outside off, Denly shoulders arms to this. Paine does really well and takes it around his chest.
9.1
1
Nathan Lyon to Rory Burns, Starts with a tossed up ball on the pads, Burns glances it to the on side and gets to the other end.
Spinner into the attack now. For the first time in this game actually. Nathan Lyon on now.
9
over
9 | 0 Runs | HH: 17/2
8.6
0
Pat Cummins to Joe Denly, Another ripper. Good length ball outside off, Joe looks to defend but once again gets beaten.
8.5
0
Pat Cummins to Joe Denly, JAFFA! Cummins steams in and hits the deck hard outside off, it comes back in and dissects Denly in half who was looking to defend it.
8.4
0
Pat Cummins to Joe Denly, Another appeal for LBW, turned down. Good length ball around off, it comes back in. Joe looks to defend but misses. The ball hits him on the thigh pad of his back leg. There is an appeal from Cummins but nothing from the umpire again. Height was an issue here as confirmed by Ball Tracker later on.
8.3
0
Pat Cummins to Joe Denly, Dangerous leave from Denly. Good length ball around off, it nips back in. Denly shoulders arms to it and the ball hits him high on the thigh pad. There is a stifled appeal but once again the umpire is not interested.
8.2
0
Pat Cummins to Joe Denly, On the fourth stump line, Denly leaves it alone.
8.1
0
Pat Cummins to Joe Denly, Good cricket all around. Good length ball outside off, it comes back in after pitching. Denly is aware of his off pole and leaves it alone. Paine behind the stumps, dives to his left and takes a very good leave.
8
over
8 | 3 Runs | HH: 17/2
7.6
2
Josh Hazlewood to Rory Burns, Fuller on middle and leg, Burns flicks it through mid-wicket and gets a couple to end the over.
7.5
0
Josh Hazlewood to Rory Burns, Another beautiful ball. Fuller on middle and off, it comes back in. Burns looks to defend but misses. The ball kisses the inside edge onto the pads. There is a stifled appeal but the umpire is unmoved.
7.4
1
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, On the pads, Denly looks to flick but the ball deflects off his thigh pads towards the on side. They take a leg bye.
7.3
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Fuller on off, Joe defends it from right under his eyes.
7.2
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, On the pads, Denly looks to flick but gets hit high on the thigh pad.
7.1
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Hazlewood is throwing venom's here. Not the pacy ones but the the one which changes the way it is moving. Fuller around off, Denly looks to defend but gets beaten all ends up.
7
over
7 | 4 Runs | HH: 14/2
6.6
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, Burns sees of the over with a solid front foot defence.
6.5
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, Burns rises on his toes to defend this length ball to covers off the full face of the bat.
6.4
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, Now the ball keeps a bit low. Cummins is generating variable bounce here. He bowls one again on the length and brings the ball in a bit. Burns again looks to drive but gets beaten once again as the ball keeps low and goes past the outside edge.
6.3
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, Cummins is getting extra zip here. He bowls one on a length and outside off, Rory Burns is sucked into the drive here but luckily for him the ball passes the outside edge and settles into the mitts of the keeper.
6.2
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, On a length and around off, Rory Burns comes on the front foot and defends it with the full face of the bat.
6.1
4
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, FOUR! Cummins bowls on a length and on the off stump, Rory Burns just flicks it off his pads in the gap through mid-wicket and the ball races away to the fence in a flash. Burns seems to be batting on a different pitch. He is continuing his good form while his other teammates are struggling to find the middle of the bat.
6
over
6 | 0 Runs | HH: 10/2
5.6
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Very full on off, Denly does exceedingly well to push it to mid off.
5.5
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, NOT OUT! Height seemed to be an issue and it was the issue. Good review from Joe Denly. Good length ball pitching around off, it comes in venomously. Denly looks to defend but gets squared up. The ball hits him high on the back pad. The Australian players put in a huge appeal and after a good thought, umpire Wilson raises his finger. Joe has a chat with his partner and takes it upstairs. Replay rolls in and Ball Tracker shows that the ball would have missed the stumps. Denly survives! Had it not been for the review, England would have been in big danger here.
Joe Denly has taken the review against the LBW decision against him. Height can be an issue here. Let us see what the replay's have to say.
5.4
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, On the pads, Denly looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.
5.3
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Edged but safe. Good length ball on off, this one moves away from the angle. Denly looks to defend but gets a thick outside edge. Thankfully for Joe, he plays it with soft hands and hence the ball falls well short of second slip.
5.2
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Denly, Good ball! Length ball coming in with the angle on off. Denly defends it late from right beneath his eyes.
Joe Denly replaces his skipper out in the middle.
5.1
W
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, OUT! Back to back ducks for the English skipper! Hazlewood strikes again. Another brilliant ball from the Aussie quick. It starts on middle and off and zips away from the batter. Forcing Root to have a poke at it. Root looks to defend but gets a fat outside edge which goes to first slip. Warner once again does a good job and takes a fine catch. For the first time in Test cricket, Joe Root registers back-to-back ducks. The idea of batting the skipper at number 3 has not worked so far.
5
over
5 | 0 Runs | HH: 10/1
4.6
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, Back of a length ball on middle, RB defends it towards cover to get through the over.
4.5
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, Confident duck from Burns. He expects Cummins to pepper a short ball and Cummins obliges. Rory calmly sits under it.
4.4
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, Length delivery on off, Rory defends it with a straight bat.
4.3
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, On the 4th stump line, Burns has no hesitation in leaving it alone.
4.2
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, Hits the deck hard outside off. Little bit of away movement here as well. Burns looks to defend inside the line and gets beaten.
4.1
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, Good length ball outside off, Burns leaves it alone.
4
over
4 | 4 Runs | HH: 10/1
3.6
0
Josh Hazlewood to Joe Root, On middle and off, Root defends it off the front foot to start his innings.
Skipper, Joe Root walks out at number 3.
3.5
W
Josh Hazlewood to Jason Roy, OUT! Caught! Hazlewood wins the battle and Roy's unimpressive red-ball form continues. Hazlewood serves it full around off, there is late movement on this one as the ball moves away just a bit. He tempts Jason to drive and Roy falls in the trap. He goes for it and ends up edging it to the right of first slip. Warner there gets down and takes a good low catch. Early breakthrough for Australia, just what the doctor ordered.
3.4
0
Josh Hazlewood to Jason Roy, Good length ball outside off, Roy shoulders arms to it.
3.3
0
Josh Hazlewood to Jason Roy, Excellent shot but what a stop from Hazlewood too! Full on off, Roy gets on his front foot and drives it straight as an arrow. Josh gets down and saves a certain boundary.
3.2
4
Josh Hazlewood to Jason Roy, FOUR! Crisp! This will give Roy a whole host of confidence. Back of a length ball around off. Roy picks the length early, gets on his back foot and punches it off the meat through covers for a boundary.
3.1
0
Josh Hazlewood to Jason Roy, Back of a length ball on off, Roy keeps it out of his back foot.
3
over
3 | 0 Runs | HH: 6/0
2.6
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, On the fourth stump line, Burns has nothing to do with it and calmly leaves it alone. Maiden from Cummins too now.
2.5
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, Closer to the off pole, and on a length. Burns gets behind the line of the ball and defends it.
2.4
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, Bouncer! It is around off, Rory sees it coming and sits under it.
2.3
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, Fuller on off, Burns blocks it off his front foot.
2.2
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, Cummins charges in and bowls a pacy ball on the pads. Burns looks to flick but the ball hits his thigh pad and falls just short of the diving short leg fielder. Would not have mattered had it carried as there was no bat involved.
2.1
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, Good length delivery on middle, Burns defends it towards mid on.
2
over
2 | 0 Runs | HH: 6/0
1.6
0
Josh Hazlewood to Jason Roy, Maiden for Hazlewood to begin with. Length delivery on middle and leg, Roy tucks it towards mid-wicket to see off, what was a dangerous over.
1.5
0
Josh Hazlewood to Jason Roy, Hazlewood continues to trouble Roy. Bowls it fuller outside off, tempting Roy to drive. Roy falls in the trap and goes for it and luckily for Jason he does not get any edge on it.
1.4
0
Josh Hazlewood to Jason Roy, Back of a length on middle, Roy this time connects well as he pushes it to mid on.
1.3
0
Josh Hazlewood to Jason Roy, Steams in and bowls another gorgeous outgoing ball. This is on the pads though, Roy looks to flick but misses and it hits him high on his pad once again.
1.2
0
Josh Hazlewood to Jason Roy, On top of off and middle, Jason defends it in an awkward manner towards mid on.
1.1
0
Josh Hazlewood to Jason Roy, Height seemed to be an issue there. What a start from Hazlewood. Josh comes in and serves it on a length outside off. The ball comes back in viciously. Roy looks to defend but the ball beats him and hits him high on his pad. There is a stifled appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Ball Tracker later on shows that the ball was going onto miss the stumps.
Josh Hazlewood to bowl from the other end.
1
over
1 | 6 Runs | HH: 6/0
0.6
1
Pat Cummins to Jason Roy, Good running to end the over! Good length ball angling in to the right-hander. Roy tucks it wide of mid on and takes off for a quick single.
0.5
0
Pat Cummins to Jason Roy, Good length ball on off, Jason defends it right off the meat towards cover.
0.4
4
Pat Cummins to Jason Roy, FOUR! Roy is off the mark. Fuller ball on off, Roy looks to defend but the ball zips away a bit and goes off the outer half of Roy's bat through the vacant backward point region for a boundary.
0.3
0
Pat Cummins to Jason Roy, Well left! Cummins hits the deck hard outside off, Roy shoulders arms to it. The ball keeps on raising and goes to Paine around his head.
0.2
1
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, England are underway! Back of a length ball on middle and off, Burns defends it with soft hands towards cover and calls for a quick single. Roy responds and though the fielder is quick to get to the ball Jason makes his way inside the crease.
0.1
0
Pat Cummins to Rory Burns, Cummins starts with a good length ball outside off. Not a lot of movement on this one. It comes in just a hint. Burns is sure where his off stump is and he lets it carry to the keeper.
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All is not lost for Australia also. They have an excellent pace-bowling trio, who are capable of inflicting the same damage that England's bowlers did. Although, they won't be getting the same amount of assistance and it will come down to their skills and accuracy. We are not far away from the English reply, switch to the second innings for all the ball-by-ball updates.
Coming to Day 1 of this Test match, it was a rain-truncated day, where only 53 overs were possible still, we got to see some quality cricket wherein England were successful in bundling Australia under 200 which has given the hosts the upper hand and with conditions expected to ease out for batting, the English batsmen can make merry. The conditions on day one demanded a lot of application which the Australian batsmen, barring Warner and Labuschagne, failed to show. But the English have the problems of their own where their skipper has failed to inspire and the rest of the team has been found wanting for runs.
Hello and welcome folks to the coverage of Day 2 of the 3rd Ashes Test. First things first, the talking point of this English summer has been the weather. So for all the cricket lovers across the globe, the good news is that the weather for the remaining four days of this Test match is said to be clear with no signs of rains.
... DAY 2 SESSION 1 ...
Right then! 179? Ummm... one would have to admit that England are not only on top but have the trump card of the best batting conditions over the next two days. The start-stop did not help the Aussies but they will always look back at the century stand and ponder what went wrong. They are well behind the 8-ball and unless they restrict England under 225, they might well be looking at this as a 2-match series with all square. Join us at 11 am local (1000 GMT) for all the action from Day 2. ADIOS! TAKE CARE!
Marnus Labuschagne - the silver lining in Australia's batting cloud. Like Jofra has been for England, the South African born has strut his stuff for the Aussies. He has not made the absence of Steven Smith felt with the bat at least but one understands that had the former skipper been there, he would have taken matters in his hands once Warner got out. That is the difference between the first innings of the first Test and the first innings of this one.
Time to talk about the new sensation, Jofra Archer. England were banking on him and he delivered. And how. Every time Joe Root threw the ball to him, something happened. Well, outside the century partnership of course. But is Root overdoing his usage of the West Indian born? After all, he is a human being. Needs to be careful that he does not kill the goose with the golden egg. Broad, who is always brilliant in Anderson's absence was excellent but unlucky. The others did well, but were not required much.
It was at this point of time that England's bowling started to go awry. It looked like Australia were taking the game away but Archer came back and dismissed Warner. The rest as they say is history. Just three men managed double figures, in Warner, Labuschagne and Paine. The remaining 8, just contributed 20 amongst themselves.
Tim Paine must have known that the writing was on the wall when he was asked to bat in overcast conditions. And when his side slipped to 25/2 in the 9th over, memories of a low first innings score came to mind. But in stepped David Warner and the new number 4 - Marnus Labuschagne. The duo played the first 30 minutes watchfully and then after the second rain break, just opened its shoulders.
What a poor decision to bowl after winning the toss on a flat pitch! Says who? Says who? Says who? Come again! At 136/2 in the 31st over, it looked like England were in for some strong leather hunt. But Warner's wicket turned the tide as Australia lost their last 8 wickets for just 43 runs. An unbelievable collapse.
52.1
W
Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, OUT! LBW! That ends the innings in the last over of the day. Full and around off, swinging in, Lyon gets across to flick but misses and is hit on the pads. Archer appeals and umpire Gaffaney does not take much time to raise his finger. No reviews left but it would not have mattered. Ball Tracker shows it to be hitting leg. AUSTRALIA BOWLED OUT FOR 179!
Cheers from the crowd as Jofra Archer bowls the final over of the day.
52
over
52 | 4 Runs |
HH: 179/9
51.6
1
Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Full and around off, flicked past short leg for a run.
51.5
1
Ben Stokes to Josh Hazlewood, Full and outside off, pushed through the covers for a single.
51.4
0
Ben Stokes to Josh Hazlewood, A length ball, down the leg side, Hazlewood looks to tuck but misses and is hit on the pads.
51.3
0
Ben Stokes to Josh Hazlewood, Full and outside off, driven straight to mid off.
Josh Hazlewood is the last man in. 5 minutes to go for Stumps.
51.2
W
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, OUT! LBW! Bizarre review from Labuschagne. Probably he just took a chance. It always looked plumb to the naked eye and with covered eyes taking technology's aid, it ain't looking any less plumb. A full toss, in line of the stumps, Labuschagne looked to work it to the leg side but was beaten by the late dip. He got hit on the pads and Stokes started to celebrate before appealing. Umpire Wilson took his time but then raised his finger. Labuschagne immediately took the review and so surprising it was that even Jonny Bairstow asked him, 'Mate, did you hit it?' Don't know what Labuschagne replied but when the Ultra Edge was queried at the time the ball passed the bat, there was no spike. After that, it became pretty clear what Ball Tracker was going to show. Three reds. Labuschagne shakes his head as he walks off but he has to go. End of a terrific innings.
Marnus Labuschagne has been adjudged LBW! He straightaway reviews though. Looks dead plumb. And Ball Tracking does not disappoint. Dead duck.
51.1
2
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Safe as a house. Full and around off, Labuschagne works it through mid-wicket and calls for two. Lyon has to stretch a bit as Buttler it is who is haring across and scores a direct hit at the bowler's end. They refer it upstairs and replays show that Lyon is well in.
A direct hit! Is Lyon short? Jos Buttler is the fielder. Here come the replays. Naah... Lyon is well in.
Archer gets some rest at last. Here comes Ben Stokes. 8-0-41-0 so far. Nice time to open his account.
51
over
51 | 1 Runs |
HH: 175/8
50.6
0
Chris Woakes to Nathan Lyon, Around off, watchfully blocked out.
50.5
0
Chris Woakes to Nathan Lyon, Landed outside off, Lyon gets across and defends.
50.4
1
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and outside off, swinging in, Labuschagne is late in getting his bat down and the ball goes off the inside edge behind square leg. Marnus wants two but Archer attacks the ball, which makes it difficult for the plan to be executed. Just a single.
50.3
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Around off, on a length, defended from the crease.
50.2
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Outside off, left alone.
50.1
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and around off, solidly defended.
15 minutes to go for Stumps. Nathan Lyon walks in at number 10.
50
over
50 | 1 Runs |
HH: 174/8
49.6
W
Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins, OUT! Caught behind! The decision stays as it is and Cummins looks nonplussed. Full and outside off, Pat looks to drive but misses. There is a noise as the ball goes past and umpire Joel Wilson raises his finger. Cummins immediately reviews and now, here comes the joke. There are two noises heard - one before the ball even comes near the bat and the second, after the ball passes the bat. Ultra Edge is called for and it shows two spikes - one before the ball is a centimetre away from the bat and the one after the ball passes the willow! That is good enough for the third umpire who supports his mate downstairs. Cummins is surprised but has to walk back.
Has Jofra got five? Cummins has been adjudged caught behind. But he has sent it upstairs. Here come the replays. Ultra Edge detects a big spike as the ball passes the bat. Well bowled, Jofra!
49.5
0
Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins, Down the leg side, flick shot missed.
49.5
1
Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins, NO BALL! Archer oversteps as he bowls a length ball outside off, Cummins slashes but misses.
49.4
0
Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins, Outside off, watchfully kept out.
49.3
0
Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins, Landed outside off, watchfully left alone.
49.2
0
Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins, Around off, watchfully blocked out.
49.1
0
Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins, Full and outside off, Cummins just about gets his bat down in time to defend it towards the off side.
49
over
49 | 0 Runs |
HH: 173/7
48.6
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, A bit wide outside off, let through.
48.5
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and outside off, driven back to the bowler.
48.4
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and around off, solidly blocked out.
48.3
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Landed outside off, left alone again.
48.2
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, A length ball outside off, shouldered arms to.
48.1
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and outside off, left alone.
48
over
48 | 0 Runs |
HH: 173/7
47.6
0
Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins, Full and around off, pushed towards mid on.
47.5
0
Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins, Outside off, left alone.
47.4
0
Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins, The full ball, very full, swinging in, PC looks to drive but gets a thick inside edge onto his pads.
47.3
0
Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins, A short ball outside off, Cummins sways away.
47.2
0
Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins, Outside off, on a length, Patrick has a feel for it but misses.
47.1
0
Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins, A length ball outside off, Cummins just about gets his bat down in time to defend.
Four wickets in the bag pf Jofra but the legend Michael Holding (on air) still feels that there isn't enough fire in his effort! The West Indian backs that statement with good evidence. He compares the delivery point of Archer at Lord's with Headingley. Jofra's head was going ahead of the popping crease at the time of delivery at Lord's but here, it's staying behind. That's the sign which has prompted Holding to comment so. Earlier, Ian Bishop has also expressed his concern over preserving Jofra Archer and managing his workload. When you are young, you don't realize but others around who are experienced must be using this raw talent with a bit of smartness.
47
over
47 | 0 Runs |
HH: 173/7
46.6
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and outside off, watchfully blocked out.
46.5
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Landed outside off, coming in with the angle, ML has his stumps covered and lets the ball go on height.
46.4
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Around off, Marnus gets across and pushes it towards mid on.
46.3
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and around off, pushed towards mid on.
46.2
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Brave leave. Or he knows where his off stump is. A length ball outside off, Labuschagne shoulders arms but the ball jags back in. Just about misses the off stump.
46.1
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Outside off, on a length, left alone.
Amidst fading light, here comes Pat Cummins.
46
over
46 | 2 Runs |
HH: 173/7
45.6
W
Jofra Archer to James Pattinson, OUT! Edged to first slip! Archer has four. He looks out of gas but finds something every now and then in his tank. Jofra lands this on a length outside off and then gets it to come back in with the angle. Pattinson looks like he has covered the line but while getting his bat down it hits his pad. That might be a signal that the willow came down a bit late. The ball takes the outside edge, on the higher part of the bat and goes straight to Joe Root at first slip who takes the catch near his chest.
45.5
0
Jofra Archer to James Pattinson, Full and outside off, watchfully defended. That almost sneaked through.
45.4
0
Jofra Archer to James Pattinson, Outside off, left alone.
45.3
1
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Around off, Labuschagne tucks it to the leg side and scampers through for a quick run.
45.2
1
Jofra Archer to James Pattinson, Down the leg side, flicked towards fine leg for a single.
45.1
0
Jofra Archer to James Pattinson, Outside off, played straight to point.
45
over
45 | 7 Runs |
HH: 171/6
44.6
2
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Around off, worked wide of mid on, to his right. Jofra Archer lumbers across and allows the second easily. Labuschagne moves to 70.
44.5
4
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Not totally controlled. Full and outside off, Labuschagne reaches out and looks to drive through point but the ball squirts off the outside edge behind point instead. Gets the boundary he was looking for.
44.4
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and outside off, watchfully defended.
44.3
1
Chris Woakes to James Pattinson, Down the leg side, nudged fine for a single.
44.2
0
Chris Woakes to James Pattinson, Outside off, left alone.
44.1
0
Chris Woakes to James Pattinson, Full and outside off, pushed straight to cover.
The umpires take the light metre out. However, they are continuing out there. Certainly not the best time to bat.
44
over
44 | 2 Runs |
HH: 164/6
43.6
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Outside off, left alone.
43.5
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
43.4
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, A short ball outside off, Marnus hops and cuts it towards backward point.
43.3
2
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and around off, Labuschagne flicks it through mid-wicket. Chris Woakes gives it a good chase from mid on to his right but while trying to return the ball, slips and that makes the second, looking extremely dicey at one stage, easily possible. Pattinson took a late call to go for the second and a better throw to Archer would have had Pattinson short.
43.2
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Length ball, on and around off, Marnus remains on the back foot in defense.
43.1
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Down the leg side, Labuschagne tries to flick but misses.
Into the bowlers. Or shall we say, tail? James Pattinson is the first of those. Given the conditions and the time left, we might well see England come out to bat tonight itself. Here comes the man who can make that possible. Jofra Archer. In line for a 5-fer. 13-2-40-3 so far.
43
over
43 | 0 Runs |
HH: 162/6
42.6
W
Chris Woakes to Tim Paine, OUT! It's hitting leg! After mixing up his variations in this over, Woakes finally nails the batsman with an inswinger. The decision is overturned and the Aussie skipper is on his bike. Chris delivers a length ball on off and gets it to nip back in sharply. Paine is caught on the back foot as he tries to play across the line. But he fails in his attempt and is rapped on the pads. They appeal but the umpire remains unmoved. Joe Root decides to review the decision and the Hawk Eye returns three reds. The brief resistance is over and Australia are in a serious danger of getting bundled out under 200. A wicket maiden for Chris Woakes on his return.
Paine has been pinged on the pads! NOT OUT, says Gaffaney. Root has a chat with his bowler and keeper and takes the review. Here comes Ball Tracker. Hitting leg stump and the Australian skipper is gone! Beautiful use of the review by his counterpart.
42.5
0
Chris Woakes to Tim Paine, Delivers it on a length outside off, Paine makes a watchful leave.
42.4
0
Chris Woakes to Tim Paine, On and around off, Paine is on the back foot as he defends it to the off side.
More disturbance. Seems like there is a gentleman in the row above the sightscreen who is standing and disturbing Paine. Tim gestures him to sit and after some time, the gentleman sits down.
42.3
0
Chris Woakes to Tim Paine, Inswinger this time. Landing on a length outside off, shaping in, Paine has nothing to do with it.
42.2
0
Chris Woakes to Tim Paine, A hint of away movement there, from a length around off, another good leave by Paine.
Woakes comes running in but Paine stops him midway. Looks like there is some movement behind the sightscreen. Peter Siddle takes the initiative of getting whoever it was, away from the line of action.
42.1
0
Chris Woakes to Tim Paine, Good length delivery close to the off stump line, Paine stays back to cover the line and then shoulders arms.
Chris Woakes to bowl after the mini-break. 7-1-43-0, strangely he has been very expensive today.
Drinks break. Excellent comeback from England after a century partnership between David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne. Once again it was Jofra Archer who brought them back with an exemplary spell where he removed Warner and Wade in quick succession. Broad picked the other wicket to fall in this session. Australia are placed in a tight situation and need yet another partnership to revive their innings. So far, Paine has done a good job along with Labuschagne and the aim of this pair will be to see off the day's play without any more casualty. Another hour left. Let's see how it goes.
42
over
42 | 2 Runs |
HH: 162/5
41.6
0
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Good length ball around off, Labuschagne stays on the back foot and defends it towards cover-point.
41.5
0
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
41.4
2
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Shortish length ball on off, Marnus pulls it from the front foot to deep mid-wicket for a brace.
41.3
0
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Lands it on a length outside off, Labuschagne has an easy leave.
41.2
0
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Short in length and outside off, Marnus shapes up for the pull shot but then pulls out.
41.1
0
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Labuschagne has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
41
over
41 | 3 Runs |
HH: 160/5
40.6
3
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Good chase and stop by Rory Burns. An outswinger around off, Marnus sticks back to play at it but it takes the outside edge and speeds past Burns at gully. He chases it down near the fence and the batsmen take three runs.
40.5
0
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
40.4
0
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Outswinger this time, wide outside off, it's left alone by ML.
40.3
0
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Some appreciable seam movement there. But the line is down the leg side, Marnus tries to flick but misses.
40.2
0
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Much better! Broad sticks to the same line and length, this time Labuschagne is more watchful and leaves it alone.
40.1
0
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Beaten on the drive! Full in length and outside off, tempting the batsman into a drive, Marnus is lucky not to have edged it.
40
over
40 | 8 Runs |
HH: 157/5
39.6
0
Ben Stokes to Tim Paine, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
39.5
2
Ben Stokes to Tim Paine, Movement back into the batsman, Paine does well to pick it and works it through mid-wicket for a couple.
39.4
1
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Played to the mid-wicket region by the batsman. One run added to the total.
39.3
4
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, EDGED AND FOUR! Excellent delivery by Stokes. He hurls in a back of a length ball around off and Labuschagne goes back to defend it. But he gets squared up while doing so and the outside edge flies past the diving Rory Burns at gully for a boundary. The fielder picked that early but could not do anything.
39.2
1
Ben Stokes to Tim Paine, 150 up for Australia! Sliding down the leg side, Paine eases it down to fine leg for a run. There was a thought about the second run but then they decide against it.
39.1
0
Ben Stokes to Tim Paine, Fuller length delivery in the channel outside off, holding its line, Paine allows it through to the keeper.
Labuschange is back up. But he is shaking his head and gritting his teeth. No one can do anything about this. He is doing a few situps for the time being.
The physio is out in the middle. Not sure what can he do! Just give some words of comfort perhaps. Ben Stokes who got hit in the same region in the last match, is scratching his head and is the only man who is beside Labuschagne and Paine. No other English player is even remotely interested. The umpires meanwhile have a chat with one another. Focus now shifts to Labuschagne again. He looks in terrible pain and it might be a while before we get going.
39
over
39 | 3 Runs |
HH: 149/5
38.6
0
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Ouch! That would have hurt! Marnus Labuschagne is in immense pain. He is crawling inside the crease before going flat on the ground to catch some breath. Fractionally short in length around off, nipping in and beating the bat of Marnus. He takes a blow on the box and immediately goes down. Broad has no sympathy to show here as he gets back, collects his hat and moves away. We can see the physio coming out now. What will he do?
38.5
1
Stuart Broad to Tim Paine, Short of a length delivery on middle and leg, Paine drags his attempted pull shot down to fine leg for a run.
38.4
0
Stuart Broad to Tim Paine, Fullish and on off, Tim has a straight bat down in defense.
38.3
1
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Short in length on middle, Labuschagne pulls it down to the left of fine leg and takes just a run. Should have been two. Poor running.
38.2
1
Stuart Broad to Tim Paine, Good length ball close to off, Paine stays back to defend but it takes the inner half and runs down to fine leg for a run.
The sun is out now. Looks like we will definitely play till 7.30 pm local. (1830 GMT). There are around 19 overs left after this.
38.1
0
Stuart Broad to Tim Paine, Very full in length around off, Paine covers the line and blocks it solidly.
38
over
38 | 1 Runs |
HH: 146/5
37.6
0
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length delivery just outside off, holding its line, Labuschagne withdraws his bat at the last point.
37.5
0
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Nice and straight this time by Stokes. Marnus defends it from the crease to mid on.
37.4
1
Ben Stokes to Tim Paine, Good length ball on middle, Paine turns it off his pads through square leg for a run.
37.3
0
Ben Stokes to Tim Paine, Some movement on this delivery. It shapes away after landing. But the line is too wide outside off to trouble the batsman.
37.2
0
Ben Stokes to Tim Paine, Good length delivery just outside off, not enough movement, Paine lets it through to Jonny.
37.1
0
Ben Stokes to Tim Paine, Starts well. Puts a length ball in the channel outside off, Tim is forward to cover the line and then makes a leave.
Ben Stokes is back on, replacing Jofra Archer. Ben was expensive in his first spell, going for 30 in 5 overs. Redemption time?
37
over
37 | 0 Runs |
HH: 145/5
36.6
0
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and around off, Marnus drives but finds the extra cover fielder.
36.5
0
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, On and around off, Labuschagne covers the line and blocks.
36.4
0
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Labuschagne has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
36.3
0
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, In the zone outside off, Marnus shoulders arms.
36.2
0
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Drifting down the leg side, Labuschagne tries flicking but misses.
36.1
0
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Lets the ball go outside his off stump.
36
over
36 | 4 Runs |
HH: 145/5
35.6
0
Jofra Archer to Tim Paine, Back of a length ball around off, shaping in, Paine covers his stumps and shoulders arms.
35.5
0
Jofra Archer to Tim Paine, In the channel outside off, allowed through to Jonny.
35.4
4
Jofra Archer to Tim Paine, FOUR! A confidence booster! Archer pitches it up and around off, Paine takes a positive stride forward and unfurls a lovely off drive for a boundary. This will make the Aussie skipper feel a lot better about himself.
35.3
0
Jofra Archer to Tim Paine, Good length delivery outside off, left alone.
35.2
0
Jofra Archer to Tim Paine, Leading edge saves Tim Paine! Archer spears in a very full ball on middle, Paine brings his bat down just in time. On the point of impact, his willow turns and the ball takes the leading edge. It then rolls safely to covers. Archer is bowling with a lot of fire at the moment.
35.1
0
Jofra Archer to Tim Paine, Hurls in a good length delivery outside off, Paine has nothing to do with it.
35
over
35 | 2 Runs |
HH: 141/5
34.6
0
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
34.5
0
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Another watchful leave outside the off stump by Marnus.
34.4
0
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Lands it on a length and wide outside off, an easy leave for Marnus.
34.3
1
Stuart Broad to Tim Paine, On the pads, Paine tickles it fine down the leg side and collects a single to open his account. After two ducks, it's a welcome sight for the Aussie fans.
34.2
0
Stuart Broad to Tim Paine, Delivers it on a length and outside off, Tim shoulders arms.
34.1
1
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Short in length around off, Labuschagne nicely gets on top of the bounce and pulls it in front of square leg for a single.
The side is in pain and in comes Tim Paine. A captain's knock is needed since eternity. Could today be the day?
34
over
34 | 1 Runs |
HH: 139/5
33.6
W
Jofra Archer to Matthew Wade, OUT! BOWLED ROUND HIS LEGS! One can feel unlucky for Matthew Wade. But Jofra will take it. A length ball, down the leg side, Matthew gets across to tuck but is beaten by pace. He is caught on the thigh pads, and falls over. Sadly for him, the ball clips his pads, hits the bat and then rolls back. Trickle, trickle, trickle and onto the stumps. My colleague Kamtishwar calls that an own goal. Fancy term. Archer has his third and Australia have lost 3/3 in 15 balls!
33.5
0
Jofra Archer to Matthew Wade, Down the leg side, left alone.
33.4
1
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, HALF CENTURY FOR MARNUS LABUSCHAGNE! His second in as many innings. Come in as a substitute for the great Steven Smith, he has certainly not done any harm to his Test future. Another gutsy knock. Gets there with a gentle push through the covers and takes a single. A solid display once more. Raises his bat to the dressing room. Can he double this?
33.3
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, A short ball down the leg side, Marnus lets it go.
Umpire Joel Wilson isn't a popular man anyway and now he is seen checking the light meter. The crowd starts to boo. Marnus Labuschagne is just ready to head off but nooo, Wilson decides that it's good enough to carry on. Boos turn into cheers and Joel wins a few fans here. Keep playing...
33.2
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, A short ball outside off, Labuschagne hops to cut but is cramped for room. The ball hits his glove and drops down in front of gully.
33.1
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, A bouncer down the leg side, Labuschagne ducks.
33
over
33 | 1 Runs |
HH: 138/4
32.6
0
Stuart Broad to Matthew Wade, Good length delivery outside off, Wade makes a watchful leave.
Matthew Wade is in next with Australia going downhill again.
32.5
W
Stuart Broad to Travis Head, OUT! What a sight for a fast bowler! Kissing the top of off stump. A duck for Travis Head. Spectacular delivery by Broad. Told you, outswingers close to off stump from 'round the wicket line are very tough to negotiate. Stuart has dished it out in the line of the off stump and gets it to move just enough to beat the outside edge of Head's bat. The southpaw didn't cover the line too well there. Could have done better. But he got squared up while playing the trajectory of the ball. The ball clips the top of off stump and Head hears the death rattle loud and clear. Broad is up and running in joy. The crowd rejoice. Two quick wickets have brought England back in the contest again.
32.4
0
Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Beauty by Broad! He has bowled such gems all day. An outswinger close to off stump, unplayable. Head tries his best to defend but misses.
32.3
0
Stuart Broad to Travis Head, Broad moves to 'round the wicket for Travis Head. He delivers it on a length outside off, Travis calmly allows it through.
32.2
1
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Short in length on off, Marnus pulls it with the angle to deep square leg for a run. Interestingly, there is a sweeper in the deep on the leg side. Plan is to bounce him out?
32.1
0
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Full length delivery, it's served wide outside off, Labuschagne is patient enough not to chase it.
32
over
32 | 4 Runs |
HH: 137/3
31.6
0
Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Another play and a miss to end a terrific over from Jofra Archer. 11-2-35-2 so far.
31.5
0
Jofra Archer to Travis Head, On a length outside off, Head flirts with it but is beaten by the away movement.
31.5
1
Jofra Archer to Travis Head, A length ball outside off, left alone. THIS IS A NO BALL as Archer oversteps. Good for him that he was fine on the previous ball.
Travis Head walks in next at number 5 after a century partnership.
31.4
W
Jofra Archer to David Warner, OUT! Caught behind! No review this time. A legal delivery. A wicket at last. Nelson, surprisingly, has struck for England this time. The partnership was worth 111 and had taken just 137 balls before this one and was rocking the run rate up. Archer brings the crowd back to life. How similar are Warner and Harris when they bat? Very. Stance, stroke-making, footwork, running, you name it. And who dismisses both? One man - Jofra Archer. Mode of dismissal, both identical. Both jaffas. The Harris one had some extra bounce. This one did not have that much bounce but plenty of movement. On a length outside off, Warner stays back to defend. The ball comes in with the angle but then straightens a touch, to square the opener up. Takes the outside edge and Jonny Bairstow does the rest. No century for Warner again. He looked in the mood tonight. But England are up and running. Is a collapse around the corner now? They check for the overstepping but the West Indian is fine.
31.3
0
Jofra Archer to David Warner, Outside off, moving away, a play and a miss.
31.2
0
Jofra Archer to David Warner, A bouncer on middle, David ducks in time.
31.1
3
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Nicely done by Jos Buttler. My colleague was asking four hours ago (how time flies), where is Jos Buttler? There he is. Full and around off, Labuschagne flicks it through mid-wicket. Jos Buttler gives it a chase from short mid-wicket and dives full length to pull the ball back in. Three runs taken. The stand moves to 111 from 135 balls.
31
over
31 | 2 Runs |
HH: 133/2
30.6
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Full and wide outside off, Warner plants his front foot forward and then makes a leave.
30.5
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, NOTHING ON THE ULTRA EDGE! Not for the first time that the umpire is seen getting his decision overturned in this Test series. Warner was very confident right from the beginning and the replays have vindicated his decision to take the DRS. Excellent delivery to begin with. It's an outswinger which has troubled Warner quite often in this innings. Broad has planted his delivery in the off stump channel and Warner is forced to play the line. But the ball changes its direction just a shade to beat his bat. There is some sound though, the English players are jumping up and down in an appeal and then the next frame shows Broad pumping his fists in celebration. The finger has gone up. But David is going nowhere, he knows that he has not edged it and gets the decision changed by using the technology.
Edged and taken! At last, a wicket for England. Warner has been adjudged caught behind. However, he has taken the review. In a bit of anger too. As if to say to Labuschagne, 'Mate, no way I hit that!' Here comes Ultra Edge. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. When ball goes past bat, nothing. When bat goes past pad, nothing. What was the noise? Another decision overturned...
30.4
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Lands it on a length outside off, Warner allows it through this time.
30.3
2
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Full in length and on off, Warner closes the face of his bat in time and helps it through backward square leg for a couple of runs.
30.2
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Shout for an lbw! Good length ball on middle and leg, angling down with some extra bounce, David tries to glance from the back foot but fails to connect. He is hit high on the pads, Broad appeals but he is the only one doing so. Turned down by the umpire.
30.1
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Wrong line to begin a new spell. Angling down the leg side, Warner tries to work it away but misses.
Stuart Broad returns to partner Jofra Archer again. 8-3-21-1, so far from him.
30
over
30 | 7 Runs |
HH: 131/2
29.6
4
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Poor ball and punished! Short in length and wide outside off, Marnus camps back and whacks it through backward point for a boundary.
29.5
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Superbly negotiated. Top technique. Archer bangs in a well-directed short ball, Labuschagne sticks on the back foot, keeps his eyes on the ball, drops his wrists and then allows it through.
29.4
1
Jofra Archer to David Warner, Back of a length ball on middle and leg, Warner fails to work it around and it goes off his thigh pad to fine leg. A leg bye is taken.
29.3
0
Jofra Archer to David Warner, Jofra switches to 'round the wicket now and angles in a full ball around off. Warner pushes it with soft hands towards mid off, comes a few steps ahead and then shouts 'wait on'.
29.2
2
Jofra Archer to David Warner, Warner has donned the attacking mode now, it appears! Archer digs in a short ball just outside off, David leans back and slams it over point for a couple. 100-run stand comes up!
29.1
0
Jofra Archer to David Warner, Play and a miss! Width on offer outside off, Warner goes chasing after it but misses.
England losing the grip over this Test match and Joe Root dials Jofra Archer! 9-2-25-1, so far.
29
over
29 | 4 Runs |
HH: 124/2
28.6
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Slips a length ball down the leg side, this time Marnus fails to get any bat behind it.
28.5
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, In the channel outside off, easily left.
28.4
4
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Australia are getting a bad ball now almost every over! The current run rate is 4.32, that's impressive under these conditions. Sliding down the leg side, Marnus Labuschagne helps it fine off his pads to the boundary line.
28.3
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Well left! Woakes hurls in a length ball just outside off, Labuschagne covers his stumps well and then shoulders arms.
28.2
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, A length ball on off, angling in, Marnus keeps his bat close to his body and plays it out to mid on.
28.1
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
28
over
28 | 12 Runs |
HH: 120/2
27.6
4
Ben Stokes to David Warner, FOUR! Eased away! A full toss outside off, a hint of away movement in the air, Warner just opens the face of his bat and guides it wide of backward point for a boundary. 12 from the over, Australia are going on nicely at the moment.
27.5
0
Ben Stokes to David Warner, Wide outside off stump, the batsman leaves it alone.
27.4
4
Ben Stokes to David Warner, FOUR! Up and over backward point! 30th Test fifty for David Warner, but most importantly, his first in this series. He raises his bat towards the Aussie dressing room. Some boos from the crowd, as has been the case with this moralistic English crowd. Anyway, David has stepped up in the absence of Steven Smith. A length ball around off, angling away, Warner pushes at it early and hence fails to control his shot. It flies and evades the leaping backward point fielder for a boundary. Fine knock so far but he cannot afford to relax under these demanding conditions. Go on, get a big hundred and silence everyone with your bat.
27.3
0
Ben Stokes to David Warner, Good length ball on middle and off, Warner stays back footed and defends it watchfully.
27.2
4
Ben Stokes to David Warner, FOUR! Bang! Short and wide outside off, Warner rocks back, latches onto it and slaps it square of the wicket on the off side for a cracking boundary. Moves to 49 now.
27.1
0
Ben Stokes to David Warner, Very full in length around off, Warner leans forward and pushes it out to covers.
Change of shoes for Marnus Labuschagne.
27
over
27 | 11 Runs |
HH: 108/2
26.6
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Outside off, shaping away, Marnus allows it through to complete the over.
26.5
4
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Woakes is a bit too straight in his line, Labuschagne gets his front leg forward and then flicks it superbly off his pads through square leg. The partnership is now 17 short of a century.
What happened there? Labuschagne delays things a bit. Picks out something out of his shoe. What's that? A spike? That is our guess. Hands it to umpire Joel Wilson who comes rushing in.
26.4
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, This one is too wide outside off to make the batsman play.
26.3
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
26.2
2
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length ball around middle and leg, Marnus tickles it down towards fine leg for a run. The deep fielder takes it casually, doesn't give the charge and the batsmen steal the second run also.
26.1
5
Chris Woakes to David Warner, FIVE RUNS! England in charity mood at the moment! A length ball on middle and leg, Warner tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It rolls behind square leg and they cross for a run. The fielder there has a shy at the striker's end but is not balanced. He misses the stumps and Jason Roy also misses to back up the throw with a dive. Bonus runs for Australia, 100 comes up!
26
over
26 | 4 Runs |
HH: 97/2
25.6
0
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
25.5
0
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, In the channel wide outside off, Labuschagne shoulders arms.
25.4
0
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, A muted appeal for a caught behind! Good length delivery on middle and leg, drifting down further, Labuschagne gets forward and across to attempt for the flick shot but fails to connect. It goes behind with some sound and Bairstow dives across to his left to collect the ball. The replays show that it clipped the trousers of Marnus.
25.3
0
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Bumper! Labuschagne ducks underneath it with ease.
25.2
0
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
25.1
4
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Controlled pull shot! Stokes digs in a short delivery, Labuschagne fetches it from outside off and pulls it off his front foot. Doesn't middle it the way he wanted to but still it races away through square leg for a boundary.
25
over
25 | 1 Runs |
HH: 93/2
24.6
0
Chris Woakes to David Warner, Shout for an lbw! Not given. Woakes delivers it on a length in the line of the stumps. The ball lands and straightens and pings Warner on the back leg as he fails to defend. The appeal is made but not entertained. Either an inside edge or too high. No replays shown. So your guess is as good as mine.
24.5
0
Chris Woakes to David Warner, Serves it on a length around leg, Warner is on his toes as he taps it down in front of square leg.
24.4
0
Chris Woakes to David Warner, On a length and around off, angling away from the batsman, Warner feels for it and misses.
24.3
0
Chris Woakes to David Warner, Good length delivery on middle and leg, Warner defends it from the crease to mid-wicket.
24.2
1
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Hurls in a fuller length ball close to off, shaping in, Labuschagne brings his bat close to the front pad to keep it out but it takes the inner edge and rolls towards short fine leg for a run.
24.1
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Good length delivery outside off, a little bit of outswing there, Labuschagne shoulders arms to let it go. After going past him, the ball becomes an inswinger as Jonny collects it.
24
over
24 | 5 Runs |
HH: 92/2
23.6
0
Ben Stokes to David Warner, Outside off, a confident leave this time.
23.5
0
Ben Stokes to David Warner, On a length outside off, Warner has a tentative poke inside the line and misses.
23.4
0
Ben Stokes to David Warner, A length ball wide outside off, left alone. Almost goes to first slip. No, nowhere near the Harmison classic of the 2006 Ashes at the 'Gabba. This is collected by Bairstow himself.
Ricky Thomas Ponting on air - 'Might have the bowlers bowl full and outside off, keep cover open and encourage the Aussies to drive through cover.'
23.3
0
Ben Stokes to David Warner, Full and swinging in, but pitched outside leg. Stokes falls over in his attempt to flick but misses and is hit on the front pad, then the back pad.
23.2
1
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Down the leg side, flicked through square leg for a single.
23.1
4
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Nice delivery from Ben Stokes. A length ball, around middle, angling away, Labuschagne looks to push but the away movement takes a bit of an... let's say educated edge. Marnus did well to play that with soft hands, hence the ball stayed down. Went past second slip and with no third man, that is a boundary.
23
over
23 | 8 Runs |
HH: 87/2
22.6
0
Chris Woakes to David Warner, Beaten again to complete an eventful over! Fuller in length and outside off, curving away, Warner pushes inside the line and misses.
22.5
0
Chris Woakes to David Warner, Away swinger served to the left-hander again, Warner, a clueless Warner, pokes at it and misses.
22.4
0
Chris Woakes to David Warner, Shortish and on off, defended off the back foot.
22.3
2
Chris Woakes to David Warner, Movement away from the batsman. Warner has a tame push inside the line from the back foot and the outside edge runs wide of gully for a couple of runs.
22.2
1
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, On middle and leg, Labuschagne pushes it down with gentle hands towards mid-wicket. They again attempt for a sharp run as the fielder misses his shy at the striker's end. No overthrows this time.
22.1
5
Chris Woakes to David Warner, FIVE RUNS! Tapped down to cover-point for a boundary at wide long on. No, I haven't lost it. Will explain how! A good length delivery around off, Warner plays it down softly with an angled bat to cover-point and tries to steal a run. The fielder there attacks the ball, takes aim and has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses. Instead, it has hit the bat of Warner and then the ball speeds past the mid on fielder for a boundary. Brings back the memory of the recently concluded World Cup final. England benefited then and are now at the receiving end. Karma?
22
over
22 | 4 Runs |
HH: 79/2
21.6
0
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
21.5
2
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Stokes eyes an inswinging yorker, may be. But he fails to land it. The ball reaches the batsman as a full toss and Marnus pushes it through cover-point for a couple of runs.
21.4
1
Ben Stokes to David Warner, A confident off drive by Warner but he will get just a single for it. Woakes has made and outstanding diving stop at mid off.
21.3
1
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Straighter delivery, Marnus drops it with soft hands towards mid-wicket for a quick run.
21.2
0
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Shortish and on off, Labuschagne pushes at it and misses.
21.1
0
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Bang on the abdomen! Stokes gets a back of a length ball to jag back into the batsman from around off, Labuschagne decides to leave it alone but fails to take his body away from the line, reason - he thought it may move away after landing. The ball luckily escapes his elbow and strikes him on more fleshier part of the body. Wear arm-guards, screams my fellow commentator.
Play halted! Movement right above the sightscreen. Everyone is waiting for the spectators to settle down. As if we haven't seen enough delays in this Test already.
21
over
21 | 0 Runs |
HH: 75/2
20.6
0
Chris Woakes to David Warner, Back of a length ball on off, shaping away, David Warner allows it through to make it a maiden over.
20.5
0
Chris Woakes to David Warner, On middle and off, Warner is forced to play this time and he defends it down from the back foot.
20.4
0
Chris Woakes to David Warner, Woakes gets closer to the stumps this time but it's not close enough to bother the batsman. Warner shoulders arms.
20.3
0
Chris Woakes to David Warner, Identical to the last delivery, Warner is very much watchful at the moment and knows where his off stump is. Easily left.
20.2
0
Chris Woakes to David Warner, Watchfully left this time. In the corridor of uncertainty, David has nothing to do with it.
20.1
0
Chris Woakes to David Warner, Shortish delivery outside off, Warner sticks back to have a tentative push inside the line but gets beaten.
20
over
20 | 5 Runs |
HH: 75/2
19.6
4
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! A rare bad ball and Marnus has made sure to get a boundary from it. Stokes lands it on a length around middle, Labuschagne neatly deflects it off his pads to fine leg. 50-run stand comes up! Decent recovery from Australia under testing conditions.
19.5
0
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Fine delivery. On a good length and outside off, moving away, Labuschagne initially shapes up to push inside the line but then withdraws his bat.
19.4
0
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Bouncer! The batsman ducks in time to let that one go over him.
19.3
0
Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Straighter in line, worked from the crease to mid-wicket.
19.2
1
Ben Stokes to David Warner, Short in length and outside off, there to be hit and Warner flat-bats it towards point. The fielder there dives to make a half-stop and the batsmen cross for one.
19.1
0
Ben Stokes to David Warner, Good leave in the end! On a shortish length around middle, moving away from the batsman, Warner decides not to offer any shot and lets it through. Michael Holding (on air) is wondering that why England haven't tried inswingers to Warner so far. Fair point.
Ben Stokes it is then. He will also get good purchase from the surface and it's important from England's point of view that he maintains pressure from his end. Three slips waiting...
19
over
19 | 16 Runs |
HH: 70/2
18.6
4
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! MARVELLOUS! Good, confident stroke. Full and outside off, Labuschagne comes forward and drives it straight back past the bowler. Stuart Broad at mid off starts a jog but then gives it up as he sees mid on run after it. Allows him to do the job of bringing the ball back.
Ben Stokes is stretching and loosening up. Maybe, his time has come to bowl.
18.5
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Down the leg side, Labuschagne gets across to flick but misses.
18.4
2
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Outside off, on a length, moving away, ML pushes it behind gully for a couple.
18.3
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Outside off, on a length, Marnus pushes but misses.
18.3
5
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, FIVE WIDES! How on earth? How on earth? How on earth? Unbelievable swing. Woakes cannot believe it. Neither can anyone else. This one is landed outside off, on a length. Labuschagne has no business with it but the ball pitches and then seams a mile. Poor Jonny Bairstow has no way of reaching it as the ball goes past Joe Root at first slip and into the third man fence!
18.2
1
Chris Woakes to David Warner, Full and outside off, David pushes it wide of mid off, initially says, 'WAIT IN!' but then quickly yells, 'YEAH! YEAH! YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!' Labuschagne is in two minds whether to run or not and eventually responds. Makes it in time.
18.1
4
Chris Woakes to David Warner, IN THE AIR, FOUR! A lucky escape to start off the final session. A length ball outside off, moving away, Warner pushes at it defensively, not moving his feet and almost guides it straight to the man at.... fifth slip. Luckily for him, there isn't any fifth slip. The ball flies between fourth slip and gully to the third man fence!
Back on! It has brightened up now and the covers are off. The players are done with the Tea break as well and we are good to go now. Chris Woakes to begin proceedings...
... DAY 1, THIRD SESSION ...
Update 1610 local (1510 GMT) - Tea has been taken on Day 1. It has started to rain now as well. Things looking pretty gloomy at the moment. We will try again after 20 minutes. Let's try to be positive and hope for the best.
Update 1558 local (1458 GMT) - The players are off! NOT RAINING! This time it has gone dark. Joe Root and the entire English team ain't looking happy as they trudge off the field. The Australian batsmen are off as soon as they were told to. It's the decision of the umpires. They have taken the reading and that's not conducive for the game to carry on. This reading will be the benchmark for the rest of the days now. Boos from the crowd. It's been that kind of a day. Stay tuned for more updates...
18
over
18 | 7 Runs |
HH: 54/2
17.6
4
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! This will provide some confidence to Marnus. Archer is too straight with his line, full in length and Labuschagne clips it with nice timing through mid-wicket for a glorious boundary.
17.5
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Bang on the thigh pad! Back of a length delivery landing close to off, there is a hint of inward shape there as well. Labuschagne decides to leave it only to know later that it has come in to hit him on the thigh pad. Error in judgement surely.
17.4
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Almost drags it on! Indecision there from Marnus, wanted to play, wanted to leave, wasn't sure what to do! The delivery is just outside off, Labuschagne tries withdrawing his bat at the very last moment but it takes the inside edge and strikes him on the pads.
17.3
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Full in length and on off, Labuschagne defends it right under his watchful eyes.
17.2
3
Jofra Archer to David Warner, Fullish and on middle, Warner leans forward and eases it past Broad at mid-wicket. The tall bowler runs with heavy legs and pulls it back near the fence. The batsmen complete two and then take the third run on the throw. 50 UP FOR AUSTRALIA.
17.1
0
Jofra Archer to David Warner, Good length ball on off, Warner stays back footed and defends it to the off side.
17
over
17 | 3 Runs |
HH: 47/2
16.6
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Nice line and length, on and around off landing on a fuller length, it's solidly defended off the front foot to covers.
16.5
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Delivers it on a length and just outside off, Labuschagne covers his stumps and makes a safe leave.
16.4
1
Chris Woakes to David Warner, Pitches it up and around off, Warner does well to get forward and play at it as late as possible. He bunts it towards mid off and scampers across to the other end.
16.3
1
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, The batsman works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.
16.2
0
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, Good length ball around off, shaping away a bit, Labuschagne defends it from the back foot.
16.1
1
Chris Woakes to David Warner, Starts his spell with a length ball close to off stump, Warner pushes it with soft hands towards cover-point. Denly there makes a partial stop with a dive and the batsmen cross for a run.
Stop the press! There is a bowling change! Chris Woakes gets the ball in hand.
16
over
16 | 3 Runs |
HH: 44/2
15.6
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Well left in the end! Archer continues to vary his lengths smartly. Alters his length and bangs in a short ball in the line of the stumps, Marnus does well to keep his eyes on the ball as he makes a leave.
15.5
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Archer goes very full this time, it's around off and Labuschagne does well to keep it out at the last moment.
15.4
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Serves it on a length and just outside off, it's an outswinger, well picked by Marnus. He gets his front foot to the line of the delivery and then shoulders arms.
15.3
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Short in length and the line is outside off, Marnus drops his wrists and allows it through to the keeper.
15.2
3
Jofra Archer to David Warner, Pitches it up and around off, Warner pushes it down the ground through mid off. Doesn't overhit it and gets three runs.
15.1
0
Jofra Archer to David Warner, Archer doesn't need any time to strike the right chord. Straightaway on the mark. Angles in a length ball, around off, Warner gets a bit squared up and defends it out from the outer half of his bat to the off side.
Here comes Jofra Archer. Again. 7-2-15-1 so far.
Predicto Praky - I would so love to be a bowler now. A fast bowler at that. Come in, bowl 4 overs, then go back and take rest. Again come out, bowl 4 overs and again return. A seamer's day...
15
over
15 | 9 Runs |
HH: 41/2
14.6
2
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Thriving for some movement, Broad overpitches outside off, Labuschagne drives it square of the wicket on the off side and returns for the second run.
The wait is over! The hover cover has left the ground. Two umpires walk out to the centre and they are followed by the English players. Out come Marnus Labuschagne and David Warner to resume their innings. Stuart Broad to finish his incomplete over.
A bit frustrating. Looks like the hover cover is coming off. The conditions stay heavily overcast and the English players, not surprisingly, are already at the boundary. No Aussie players to be seen yet.
Update 1523 local (1423 GMT) - The rain has eased off and the groundsmen are drying the covers. The resumption time is 1540 local. Stay with us.
RAINING! 'What a loss this match is!' screams my colleague Nabu in frustration. The players are off and the crowd boos but just as the players go out, it stops drizzling! Everyone is smiling and the hover cover is not even in place to cover the pitch. Root is happy to come out but the Aussies have already gone in and are in no mood to return. Hmmm.... the wind picks up and now, the umpires ask the hover cover to cover the pitch. Root and his team though, have not gone far inside. There is no dugout in Tests but if ever there was one, there is this area just beyond the boundary, into the shelters and the English are standing over there. Just as we type that, more covers come on. This might be a passing shower, so might not be too much of a delay.
14.5
0
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Lands it on a length and close to off stump, Labuschagne is behind the line and blocks it safely.
Marnus Labuschagne is taking a double guard there, picks Ricky Ponting on air. Takes the middle stump first and then takes the off stump guard. Maybe, that will help him more with his trigger movement.
14.4
1
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Spears in a very full ball on middle, Warner tries to dig it out on the leg side but it takes the leading edge and rolls to covers for a run.
14.3
2
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Fullish and on off, Warner strides forward and pushes it softly towards extra cover. Archer moves swiftly to his right from mid off and the batsmen take two.
14.2
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Lets the ball go outside his off stump.
14.1
4
Stuart Broad to David Warner, FOUR! A bit tentative with his footwork but he will get a boundary. Full in length and outside off, Warner draws forward and while his front foot is getting landed he has made contact with the ball. Luckily, it's fairly from the middle of his blade and it races through cover-point.
14
over
14 | 0 Runs |
HH: 32/2
13.6
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Plays out a maiden! The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
13.5
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
13.4
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Goes very full this time, around off, Labuschagne digs it out to mid off. Varying not just varying his line but length as well. Keeping the batsman on the edge.
13.3
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Archer is bowling beautifully! Getting the ball to move away at a fair click and making the life difficult for the batsman. Labuschagne is not entirely forward as he tries to drive. Gets beaten once more.
13.2
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Good length delivery in the region outside off, Marnus sensibly makes a leave.
13.1
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Bumper! The batsman ducks under the bouncer at the last moment.
13
over
13 | 0 Runs |
HH: 32/2
12.6
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, A big grunt from Broad as he serves a fuller length ball close to off, Warner has nothing to do with it. Second maiden in a row!
12.5
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Fullish and on middle, Warner runs down the track and pushes it to mid on. Some different method to counter the movement.
12.4
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Lands it on a length and close to off, Warner picks the line early and decides that there is no need to play at it.
12.3
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, This one is very wide outside off. Too full and shaping away further, an easy leave for David.
12.2
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Full in length again, outside off, Warner plants his front foot forward and then shoulders arms.
12.1
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Beaten! Full and around off, nipping away, Warner is drawn into play and gets beaten. Five men in the slips waiting for an outside edge.
12
over
12 | 0 Runs |
HH: 32/2
11.6
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Beaten all ends up! A lovely outswinger, landing full and outside off, inviting the drive. Marnus is lured into it and gets beaten. Lucky, very lucky.
11.5
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Full in length and close to off, Marnus forces it back to the bowler.
11.4
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Good length in the channel outside off again, this time Labuschagne makes a conventional leave, shoulders arms.
11.3
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, In the zone outside off, Marnus makes a leave like Steven Smith makes, a different type of followthrough of the bat.
11.2
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
11.1
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Sliding down the leg side, Labuschagne tries flicking but misses.
11
over
11 | 2 Runs |
HH: 32/2
10.6
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. 11 overs done and Australia will be happy to see Warner surviving till now.
10.5
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Stifled appeal for an lbw! A scrambled seam delivery, on middle and leg and shaping down, Warner tries to work it on the leg side but misses. He is hit on the pads, they appeal but nothing from the umpire. Missing leg.
10.4
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Very full in length and on off, David drives but immediately shouts 'wait in' as it goes straight to mid off.
10.3
2
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Angles in a full ball on off, Warner lunges and closes the face of the bat in time to work it through square leg. Easy couple to keep the scoreboard ticking.
10.2
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, That's nearly the ball that got Khawaja. A misdirected delivery sliding down the leg side, Warner tries to flick but misses.
10.1
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, A little predicted plan now. Full and just around off, nipping away, Warner takes his front leg forward and then makes a leave.
10
over
10 | 5 Runs |
HH: 30/2
9.6
0
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Outside off, left alone. Good testing over by Archer.
9.5
1
Jofra Archer to David Warner, Back of a length ball angling down the leg side, Warner fails to work it around and it goes off his hips to fine leg for a leg bye.
9.4
0
Jofra Archer to David Warner, On a good length outside off, David covers his stumps and shoulders arms.
9.3
4
Jofra Archer to David Warner, FOUR! And Warner finds the gap through covers. It's a pitched up ball outside off, Warner strides forward and pushes it through the line. Doesn't try to hit it hard, just a gentle push that and it has raced away to the fence.
Five slips in place now.
9.2
0
Jofra Archer to David Warner, Smelling another wicket here! Outswinger outside off, Warner has no footwork to show as he pushes and misses.
9.1
0
Jofra Archer to David Warner, Play and a miss! Archer just puts it on a fuller length outside off and invites the drive. Warner obliges but the ball moves away to beat his bat. Not far away from the outside edge.
9
over
9 | 4 Runs |
HH: 25/2
8.6
0
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Another delivery in the channel wide outside off, Marnus shoulders arms to complete a successful over for England.
8.5
0
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, Too wide outside off, the new batsman has nothing to do with it.
Marnus Labuschagne is the new batsman. Out next to face the music. For once, England will be happy that there is no Steven Smith to look out for. They would have been happy in the previous Test too but in this case, they will be on fire. Labuschagne was calm and composed at Lord's. His side needs him to show that calmness here.
8.4
W
Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, OUT! Khawaja is strangled down the leg side. Outswingers troubled but it's a misdirected inswinger that has fetched Broad a wicket. A length ball angling down the leg side, Khawaja tries to flick it off his pads but fails to middle his shot. There is some sound as it goes behind to Bairstow who catches and runs in appeal. Broad is also ecstatic but the umpire is unmoved. Root is convinced here and goes for the DRS. The replays come in and the Ultra Edge straightaway detects some wood. Second blow to Australia. Now both the new-ball bowlers have a wicket apiece.
Caught behind? Umpire Gaffaney is unmoved. Bairstow is adamant that a review be taken and Root obliges. Here comes Ultra Edge. Another decision will be overturned because there is a massive spike when the ball goes past bat!
Here are the revised session timings. The second session will be from 2 pm till 4.40 pm local time (1300-1540 GMT) while the last session will be of 2 hours from 5 pm local. Plus, an additional 30 minutes of play will be provided. All these, assuming, there is enough light of course.
8.3
4
Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Off the outside edge. Fuller and close to the off stump line, Khawaja tries defending but it takes the outside edge and runs through the gap between gully and point for a boundary. Gentle hands.
8.2
0
Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Good length ball on off, defended from the crease by Usman.
8.1
0
Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
8
over
8 | 1 Runs |
HH: 21/1
7.6
0
Jofra Archer to David Warner, Nearly edges it! Away swinger for a left-hander from 'round the wicket line, David is drawn forward as he pushes inside the line. Gets beaten. Smiles exchanged.
First time David Warner will be facing Jofra Archer today!
7.5
1
Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length ball around leg, Usman remains back footed and plays late at it. He eases it off his hips towards fine leg for a run.
7.4
0
Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Wide outside off stump, the batsman leaves it alone.
7.3
0
Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Full and around off, Khawaja covers the line and pushes it defensively to mid-wicket.
7.2
0
Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Beaten! Moving away from the left-hander, Khawaja gets forward and pushes inside the line but only to get beaten.
7.1
0
Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Fuller in length on off, Khawaja pushes it down to mid on.
7
over
7 | 4 Runs |
HH: 20/1
6.6
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Huge shout for an lbw! Not given. No DRS taken. They didn't review a similar lbw shout in the first innings of the Edgbaston Test and David was later found to be plumb. Full in length, in fact very full, landing close to leg and straightening a bit, Warner tries flicking but misses. They appeal for an lbw, not given. No replays shown so far.
6.5
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, On a good length close to off, Warner cover his sticks and shoulders arms.
6.4
4
Stuart Broad to David Warner, FOUR! This will give some confidence to David. A fullish ball around off, angling in, Warner leans forward and across and flicks it with gentle hands. The timing is brilliant and it races in front of square leg for a boundary.
6.3
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Wow, this is some excellent bowling by Broad. He is persisting with his line around off and is continuously bowling outswingers. Warner has a tame push inside the line and misses.
6.2
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
6.1
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, EDGY! It's very tough to deal this line from 'round the wicket. An outswinger on middle and off, shaping away, David tries working it on the leg side but gets a soft leading edge towards point.
6
over
6 | 2 Runs |
HH: 16/1
5.6
0
Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Too full in length on middle and off, Khawaja hangs back and tentatively keeps it out towards cover-point.
5.5
0
Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Wrong line. Good length going down the leg side, Khawaja shapes up to tickle it fine but fails in his attempt.
5.4
0
Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, In the corridor of uncertainty, Usman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
5.3
0
Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Good length ball just outside off, moving away, Khawaja feels for it and is beaten.
5.2
2
Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, A bit of a leading edge there. Fullish ball close to off, nipping away, Khawaja closes the face early as he tries to flick. It takes the leading edge and rolls in the gap at covers for a brace.
5.1
0
Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Archer also steams in from 'round the wicket and pitches it very full on off, Usman sticks back inside the crease and digs it out on the leg side.
5
over
5 | 2 Runs |
HH: 14/1
4.6
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Too wide this time, outside off, Warner makes a confident leave.
4.5
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, The ball is too wide on the off side for the batsman to make any contact.
4.4
1
Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, Phew! Had Khawaja missed this, he would have been a dead duck. Broad shifts his line to middle and serves an outswinger. Khawaja shuffles across the stumps and is lucky to have his bat down in time to play it out towards mid on. Another single taken.
Four slips and a gully now.
4.3
0
Stuart Broad to Usman Khawaja, What a delivery! Good luck playing that. Khawaja is really lucky not to have edged it behind. Lovely outswinger. It's close to off stump, Usman tries playing the line but is beaten by the movement.
4.2
1
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Goes very full and very straight this time, Warner works it on the leg side, picks the gap at mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
4.1
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Excellent start! Right on the money. Broad speeds in from 'round the wicket and puts it on a fuller length outside off. Warner is drawn forward as he pushes at it. But the away movement means that the bat is beaten.
The players are on the field. David Warner has Usman Khawaja for company. 76 overs to be bowled today, looks unlikely but who's complaining if they get all bowled. Three slips in place. Broad runs in...
Update 1345 local (1245 GMT) - Finally, we have some update from the ground. The covers are going off one by one and the resumption time is decided to be in 15 minutes. Let's hope there is no more rain intervention today.
Welcome back! We are waiting for any official news from the ground about the resumption time. Rain is no longer there is the latest we can tell you at the moment. Let's wait and watch how things unfold.
... DAY 1, SECOND SESSION ...
Update 1245 local (1145 GMT) - Latest update is that an EARLY LUNCH has been taken and play will resume at 1325 local (1225 GMT) provided the rain stays away. We will see you soon.
Update 1225 local (1125 GMT) - RAIN IS BACK! Marcus Harris is leading all the players back to the pavilion. The hover cover meets the playing area again. The umpires will be thinking about an early Lunch. But nothing official as of now. We will let you know as soon as there's any update. Stay tuned.
4
over
4 | 4 Runs |
HH: 12/1
3.6
W
Jofra Archer to Marcus Harris, OUT! Caught behind! This was always coming after a barrage of outswingers! What a peach of a delivery by Jofra Archer! He hurls in a length ball close to the off stump line at 87.3 mph. Harris is stuck on the back foot in an attempt to defend. But to his bad luck, there is extra pace and bounce on this delivery. It kisses the outside half of his bat and flies to the left of Jonny Bairstow. The Yorkshire lad makes no mistake as he snaps it safely. Not a happy Ashes debut for Marcus.
3.5
0
Jofra Archer to Marcus Harris, Extra pace and bounce on middle and leg, Harris tries to work it around but misses.
3.4
0
Jofra Archer to Marcus Harris, Wide outside off stump, the batsman leaves it alone.
3.3
4
Jofra Archer to Marcus Harris, EDGY FOUR! Uff, that nearly carried to the slip cordon. Good length ball around off, Harris tries blocking but it moves away to take the outside edge. It flies behind and Stokes at third slip makes a diving attempt. The ball drops just short, brushes his left hand and speeds behind for a boundary.
3.2
0
Jofra Archer to Marcus Harris, Back of a length delivery in the zone outside off, Marcus sticks back and shoulders arms.
3.1
0
Jofra Archer to Marcus Harris, In the channel outside off, Harris has an easy leave.
3
over
3 | 4 Runs |
HH: 8/0
2.6
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Yet another play and a miss. You can't do much with such deliveries. Fullish and close to off, David tries his best to defend but it curls away to beat the edge. Smiles exchanged between Warner and Broad.
2.5
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Unplayable! Lucky to not edge it. Broad serves a length ball in the line of the off stump, Warner tries playing the trajectory but the away movement once again beats his bat.
2.4
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Swing and a miss! Broad shortens his length a bit and delivers it outside off. David thinks there is enough room to slap it through point but nopes, it has some movement in it and the bat is beaten once more.
2.3
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Beauty by Broady! A length delivery, on and around off, Warner tries defending but gets beaten by the slight away movement.
2.2
0
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Fullish and on middle, Warner middles his flick shot but finds the mid-wicket fielder.
2.1
4
Stuart Broad to David Warner, Four byes! Broad loses his line. Serves a full ball on leg and it goes further down with the angle. Warner fails to flick and it misses his pads before racing away to the fine leg fence.
2
over
2 | 4 Runs |
HH: 4/0
1.6
4
Jofra Archer to Marcus Harris, FOUR! Australia are away in this Test match! Another delivery sliding down the leg side, all Harris needs to do is to get some bat behind it. He does so and it races away to fine leg for a boundary.
1.5
0
Jofra Archer to Marcus Harris, The line is straighter on this occasion. Some extra pace and bounce as it drifts down, Harris is beaten for pace as he tries to flick. Misses and takes a blow on his thigh pad.
1.4
0
Jofra Archer to Marcus Harris, Another play and a miss! Slightly short in length and around middle, it moves away and Harris tries to push at it from the crease. Gets beaten comprehensively.
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Jofra Archer to Marcus Harris, Oohhh...this one missed the outside edge by a whisker! Archer gets closer to the off stump line this time. It lands full, drawing the batsman forward but then the angle leaves the batsman and beats his bat.
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Jofra Archer to Marcus Harris, This one is quite wide outside off, Marcus has his stumps covered as he makes a comfortable leave.
1.1
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Jofra Archer to Marcus Harris, Angling across the left-hander, on a length and around off, Harris shoulders arms.
Here comes the talk of the town! Jofra Archer is unleashed into the attack from the other end. First ball in the series for Marcus Harris.
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Stuart Broad to David Warner, Hurls in a good length ball in the channel outside off, Warner has nothing to do with it. Good testing over first up by Stuart!
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Stuart Broad to David Warner, That's a real tempter! Broad dishes one out on a driving length outside off, plenty of away movement on this delivery, Warner shows restrain as he allows it through.
0.4
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Stuart Broad to David Warner, Gem of a delivery. That's the line and length. Beautiful. Angling in on a length around off, Warner tries defending from the back foot but it nips away to beat the outside edge.
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Stuart Broad to David Warner, Broad pulls his length back this time. Back of a length ball on off, David goes on his toes and defends it down safely.
0.2
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Stuart Broad to David Warner, This time Stuart goes fuller than the last time. It's around off and shaping in a bit, Warner is forward as he pushes it from the inner half of his blade to mid on.
0.1
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Stuart Broad to Marcus Harris, Broad runs in from 'round the wicket and angles in a good length ball on off, Warner covers everything well and blocks it back solidly.
Let's play! Please, say that again. Let's play! Oh yes, the rain is behind us now. But if we look up, there are still angry clouds hanging over the stadium. Scary! Anyway, no point looking up, so let's look down. David Warner and his new opening partner Marcus Harris make their way out in the centre. Joel Wilson is back to officiate in this match and he is partnered by Chris Gaffaney. Kumar Dharmasena is the TV umpire. The condition is tailor-made for bowlers. Stuart Broad to begin proceedings. Three slips and a gully in place. Here we go...
Update 1156 local (1056 GMT) - Good news! The rain has stopped for now and the play is expected to start at 1210 local (1110 GMT).
Update 1115 local (1015 GMT) - RAIN HAS RETURNED! The covers are back on as well. This is going to be a really frustrating day for everyone. Stay tuned for more updates...
Australia (Playing XI) - David Warner, Marcus Harris (in for Cameron Bancroft), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, Matthew Wade, Tim Paine(C/WK), James Pattinson (in for Peter Siddle), Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
England (Unchanged Playing XI) - Rory Burns, Jason Roy, Joe Root(C), Joe Denly, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow(WK), Jos Buttler, Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach.
Toss - Up goes the coin and it comes down in favour of Joe Root. ENGLAND WILL BOWL! The English skipper feels the pitch is a good one for batting but he cannot ignore the conditions on offer. Tim Paine wasn't too sure what to do and was hoping that Root wins the toss, he smiles and admits. Regarding the team changes, England are unchanged while Australia have brought Marcus Harris and James Pattinson in place of Cameron Bancroft and Peter Siddle. Marnus Labuschagne keeps his spot, in place of Steven Smith.
England are trailing in the series but they have the momentum in this quick turnaround. They retained an unchanged XII and then added Ollie Pope as a cover for Jason Roy, who got hit on the head during the net session. If all goes well, England in all likelihood will field the same eleven. Australia, on the other hand, will have to make one forced change in their batting and then it remains to be seen which set of pacers they will pick for this Test match. All will be answered soon. Stay with us...�
Minus Steven Smith, how will Australia cope is the real question at the moment as Jofra Archer will be raring to have another go at the Aussies. The Caribbean lad has to be the most fearsome bowler for England in the Ashes history (at least from the time I've been following). Of course, you can rattle the opposition with swing (James Anderson) and reverse swing (Andrew Flintoff) but to terrify the batsmen as Jofra did has put him in a different league, a league where last Mitchell Johnson registered his name.
Recovered from the humdinger at Lord�s? What a spectacle it was at the Home of Cricket! Hostile bowling and gritty batting. Jofra Archer and Steven Smith! For a moment the world stopped and a team game revolved only around these two players. Archer knocking out the world's best Test batsman in his debut game made the headlines everywhere. Smudge returning to bat even after that killer blow surprised many, everyone applauded his lion-hearted effort and it was so resounding that those few who booed failed to hear their own voices. Take two, Marnus Labuchangne got the chance to become the first concussion substitute and believe me, he didn't disappoint the great batsman he was replacing. A draw was earned, although in a nervy manner and Australia still have the lead heading to Leeds.�
England
Rory Burns
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Jason Roy
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Joe Root
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Joe Denly
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Jos Buttler
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Ben Stokes
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Jonny Bairstow
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Chris Woakes
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Jofra Archer
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Stuart Broad
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Jack Leach
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Australia
Marcus Harris
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David Warner
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Usman Khawaja
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Marnus Labuschagne
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Travis Head
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Matthew Wade
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Tim Paine
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James Pattinson
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Pat Cummins
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Nathan Lyon
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Josh Hazlewood
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