England captain Joe Root won the toss and decided to bowl against Australia in the third Ashes Test at his Headingley home ground on Thursday. After rain delayed the toss by some 30 minutes, Root decided to field in the hope his attack, featuring fast bowler Jofra Archer, could take advantage of the overcast conditions -- the floodlights were on to pierce the gloom -- that promised to assist his pacemen. But no sooner had the toss taken place then the rain returned, with the pitch and square fully covered again. England were unchanged from the side that had the better of a rain-affected draw in the second Test at Lord's, with opener Jason Roy passed fit to play after being hit on the head batting in the Headingley nets on Tuesday. But Australia, still 1-0 up in the five-match series after their 251-run win in the first Test at Edgbaston, made three changes to their side. (SCORECARD)
Ashes 2019 3rd Test Day 1 Match, Highlights Between England vs Australia, Straight from Headingley, Leeds.
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Ben Stokes ends Marnus Labuschagne's impressive knock of 74. He missed a full toss and the umpire gave it out. Labuschagne went upstairs but the replays showed that the ball would've crashed onto middle stump. Australia are nine down.
Jofra Archer has a five-wicket haul next to his name in his second Test match. Pat Cummins edged one to wicketkeeper as Australia lose their eight wicket. Australia are 174-8.
Australian captain Tim Paine has to walk back to the pavilion as he is trapped right in front by Chris Woakes. The umpire gave it not-out, England went for a review and the replay showed that the ball would've gone on to hit the stumps. Australia six down now on the first day.
Stuart Broad bowls a peach of a delivery to remove Travis Head for a duck. It was an unplayable delivery and Head couldn't have played it any differently.
Jofra Archer does the trick for England. David Warner is gone as he tried to drive a full delivery from Archer but managed to get a faint edge through to the wicketkeeper. Australia are 136 for three.
Warner and Marnus share 100-run stand as team reaches 126/2 in the third Test. Partnership 101 runs off 125 balls. It seems more like an ODI partnership, thanks to their quick running between the wickets at Headingley.
Warner and Marnus rose up to the occasion when Australia needed them the most. Seeing others playing his part, the injured Steve Smith will be a happy man in the dressing room!
So, 100 is up for Australia with Warner and Marnus steady at the crease. Running between the wickets has been top class so far. Owing to the same, England fielders have given 5 runs in overthrows two times. Limited over technique working well for Australia duo.
There is some movement in the air for pacers in Leeds. It seems to be a bowling paradise! However, Warner and Marnus are dealing England bowling valiantly.
Warner and Marnus are looking in fine touch and have shared 67-run stand so far against England in the third Ashes Test. Warner batting at 40 is eyeing maiden fifty of Ashes 2019.
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