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Edgbaston, Birmingham
, Jun 16, 2023
% Chance to Win
ENG
AUS
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Right then, what an epic battle we have witnessed and this is just the start. We still have four more Test matches to go in this monumental series between two powerhouses. Australia have taken a 1-0 lead in the series but we expect England to come back stronger at Lord's which will be the next venue. The game begins in a week's time on Wednesday the 28th of June at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT) but our coverage will begin well in advance. Till then, take care and goodbye!
Pat Cummins, the skipper of Australia, starts by saying that their supporters got outnumbered but thanks them for sticking around. Adds that there were no demons on this surface on the final day and regarding Lyon's boundary over mid on, Cummins smiles and says that he just stood there in awe and said 'nice shot Gary'. Mentions that the beauty of this series is that both teams have different strengths and they stick to it. Praises Khawaja for his composure and calls him a class player. He is really happy for Usman. States that everyone chipped in and played a role while being happy that he could contribute with the bat. Informs that Lyon has been huge for them with the ball and he is just a captain's dream.
Ben Stokes, the captain of England says that he is very proud of the team to take this game into Day 5, and it was wonderful to see the way they handled the rollercoaster of emotions. Claims that this is what they want to do as they hope to keep the people involved and on the edge of their seats. Reckons that a loss is a loss in terms of how they operate. Adds that losing always hurts regardless and they want to keep making the moves when the time is right. Mentions that when they come on the positive side of the result there will not be much to complain about. Explains that he decided to declare because he saw an opportunity to pounce on Australia by taking early wickets and going into Day 2 on top. Informs that it was great to have Moeen Ali even though he had to leave the field but Joe Root did a remarkable job. Goes on to say that he is not only a world-class batter but is growing as a bowler as well. Feels that is incredible to see a senior batter play the way he did on Day 4. Admits that the way he played in the first half hour got the momentum on their side and there is always pressure chasing down the target but gives credit to Australia. Ends by saying that Ollie Robinson and Stuart Broad put in all their effort and that is all you can ask for. He adds that Stuart Broad has his head in his heart and long may it continue.
Player of the Match is Usman Khawaja! Says that he was very nervous in the final five minutes and counts this as one of his favourite Tests to be a part of! Shares that there was too much nervous energy in the dressing room and he was watching the match on a delay. Adds that this knock of his is right up there and tells that the ebb and flow of this Test match was excellent with no one having it until the end. Reminds that the last series was tough work for the Aussie batters, barring Smith and he is delighted to win the first Test match.
Presentation time...
David Warner and Usman Khawaja started wonderfully well though and added 61 runs together but a late surge on Day 4 allowed England to claim three crucial wickets as Ollie Robinson dismissed David Warner and Stuart Broad sent Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith packing. The delayed start on Day 5 had everyone sweating and one session was lost to rain. Usman Khawaja and Scott Boland were watchful to begin before Stuart Broad was able to send the night watchman back to the shed. Moeen Ali claimed the crucial wicket of Travis Head before Tea and had England believing there were ahead in this game. Australia proved them wrong in the final session to stamp their authority ahead of a long tour.
England started Day 4 intending to make sure that they get a result in this game as they looked to be aggressive from the word go led by Joe Root. He scored 46 alone with Harry Brook as both missed out on half-centuries by 4 runs and Ben Stokes added 43 runs to score as well. They kept losing wickets in regular intervals though and were bowled out by Tea for 273 runs setting a target of 281. The Australian bowlers did a remarkable job with Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon claiming four wickets each with Josh Hazlewood and Scott Boland chipping in with one apiece. The hosts would have liked to have a few more runs on the board but came out looking to get some early breakthroughs with the ball.
The Australian openers managed to survive the four overs on Day 1 but did not get off to the best starts on Day 2 as they lost David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne on consecutive deliveries. Things got worse for them when Steven Smith was dismissed for a low score before Lunch and the declaration seemed to be working for the hosts. Usman Khawaja proved the be the thorn in their side though as he held up one end and built good partnerships with Travis Head, Cameron Green, and Alex Carey. Head and Carey scored attacking half-centuries with Khawaja top-scoring for his side with 141 runs. An attacking cameo from Pat Cummins helped push their total to 386, 7 runs short of England’s total. Stuart Broad and Ollie Robinson both claimed three wickets each with Moeen Ali chipping in with two. He seemed to have injured his finger while bowling which seemed to hinder his bowling performance. The England openers came out looking positive in the second session of Day 3 but rain interruptions seemed to hamper their concentration and both were dismissed in overcast conditions before play was called off for the day.
The hosts won a good toss and elected to bat first with Zak Crawley smashing the first ball to the fence for four. The tone had been set for how the hosts were planning to approach their batting effort but suffered an early setback as Ben Duckett was dismissed after playing a couple of good shots. Ollie Pope got off to a decent start but could not make it count and was dismissed along with Crawley who scored 61 runs in 73 balls before Lunch. Joe Root batted beautifully from one end with Harry Brook (32 runs in 37 balls) and Jonny Bairstow (78 runs in 78 deliveries) playing attacking knocks to help keep the run rate up. They scored 393 for the loss of 8 wickets in 78 overs and with four overs left to play on Day 1, Ben Stokes pulled off a surprise by declaring their inning. Joe Root remained unbeaten on 118 and put up an exhibition of his world-class abilities. Nathan Lyon was the pick of the bowlers for Australia with four wickets under his belt and the rest of the bowlers chipped in as well barring the skipper Pat Cummins who remained wicketless.
England found an opening and had their tails up as they built pressure on Alex Carey with some disciplined bowling. The English bowlers were unable to get a breakthrough though and the skipper decided to bring himself into the attack. The decision bore fruit immediately as he managed to finally end Khawaja’s stubborn stand on 65 in 197 balls. Carey and Pat Cummins hung around till the new ball was available but Ben Stokes pulled off another masterstroke by not taking the brand-new cherry and giving a over to Joe Root. He rewarded his captain's faith by dismissing Carey as he took a blinder off his own bowling. Cummins took it upon himself to get the remaining runs as he took 14 runs from Root’s over and kept up with his attacking intent. He had Nathan Lyon with him and the spinner looked really comfortable out in the middle as the two of them added 55 runs to take their side home with the skipper scoring 44 runs having come to bat with 72 runs still needed.
SESSION SUMMARY - 99 runs, 33.3 overs, 3 wickets. A lot depended on Usman Khawaja to help Australia take the game deep after they found half their team back in the shed at the Tea interval with 98 runs needed in the final session. He fought hard to keep the scoreboard ticking while holding up one end and had Cameron Green for company who came out after the break looking to be much more positive. Green added 49 runs with Khawaja for the sixth wicket but chopped one onto his stumps off the bowling on Ollie Robinson on 28.
AUSTRALIA WIN THE FIRST ASHES TEST MATCH BY 2 WICKETS! What an extraordinary game this has been! The pendulum kept constantly swinging both ways and provided us with non-stop entertainment despite the rain interruptions. The reigning Test champions have started their title defense in this World Test Championship cycle with a win against their arch-rivals away from home and have set this series up beautifully. They continue their outstanding form and have shown why they are the best Test team in the world and it is ironic that their captain was the one who took them over the finish line. England fought remarkably hard and one has to now wonder in circumspect if the decision to declare in the first inning was the right one. That said, they have contributed heavily towards providing us with a remarkable spectacle!
End Of The Over 92.3 : 282/8
4 Runs
- 092.1
- 092.2
- 492.3
P. Cummins
44 (73)
N. Lyon
16 (28)
O. Robinson
18.3-7-43-2
92.3
4
Ollie Robinson To Pat Cummins
FOUR! AUSTRALIA WIN! Pat Cummins is pumped up, he lifts Lyon in delight. What an end to this Test match! The 8th wicket partnership has done it for the tourists. Back of a length, around off, Cummins pushes inside the line with soft hands and edges it down towards third man. Harry Brook speeds across to his right from straightish third man and Zak Crawley chases it to his left from deep point. Brook reaches first with a slide but he ends up deflecting it over the fence. Australia win by 2 wickets and have excelled in their first assignment against England's 'Bazball'!
92.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Pat Cummins
A bit short and on off, Pat jumps and defends it to the off side.
92.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Pat Cummins
Well stopped! Shortish and on middle, Cummins helps it towards backward short leg. Pope dives and makes a superb stop moving away to his right.
End Of The Over 92 : 278/8
2 Runs
- 091.1
- 191.2
- 091.3
- 091.4
- 091.5
- 191.6
P. Cummins
40 (70)
N. Lyon
16 (28)
S. Broad
21-3-64-3
91.6
1
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
Short in length and on middle, Cummins jumps and tucks it to mid-wicket for a run. Retains strike and now 3 needed more for Australia.
91.5
0
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
On a good length, around middle, Pat defends it back and Broad stops the ball with a dive to his right. The veteran has given his all.
91.4
0
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
Back of a length, down the leg side again, Pat once more offers no shot and wears it on his thigh pad.
91.3
0
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
Sliding down the leg side, a bit on the shorter side, Cummins offers no shot and it goes off his thigh pad to short leg.
91.2
1
Stuart Broad To Nathan Lyon
Short in length, on off, Lyon mistimes his pull shot and it just evades Popes at short leg. They cross. 4 to win as the 50-run stand comes up.
91.1
0
Stuart Broad To Nathan Lyon
Gloves it. Short and on middle, targeting the body, Lyon fends it away. It perhaps takes his gloves and drops wide of Pope at short leg.
End Of The Over 91 : 276/8
0 Runs
- 090.1
- 090.2
- 090.3
- 090.4
- 090.5
- 090.6
P. Cummins
39 (66)
N. Lyon
15 (26)
O. Robinson
18-7-39-2
90.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Pat Cummins
Maiden and that will keep Lyon on strike. Short in length and outside off, slower in pace, Pat ducks. 5 needed.
90.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Pat Cummins
Short in length and down the leg side, Cummins simply walks across the stumps and lets it go through to Jonny.
90.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Pat Cummins
Yorker around off, Cummins exposes all his stumps as he steps back but does well to dig it out off the bottom part to mid on.
90.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Pat Cummins
A sedate bouncer this time, around middle, an easy duck for the Aussie skipper.
90.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Pat Cummins
Great delivery! Ollie Robinson bends his back and digs it in, around off and it shoots off the surface. Cummins is taken by surprise as he leaps. Does well to drop his wrists as the ball whistles past him. A good take by Jonny Bairstow!
90.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Pat Cummins
Ollie Robinson follows the batter down the leg side with a short delivery, Cummins raises his bat and allows it through.
A big discussion taking place near the pitch among the English players and they have decided to stick with Ollie Robinson.
End Of The Over 90 : 276/8
7 Runs
- 089.1
- 089.2
- 189.3
- 489.4
- 189.5
- 189.6
P. Cummins
39 (60)
N. Lyon
15 (26)
S. Broad
20-3-62-3
89.6
1
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
Nothing fancy from the Aussie skipper. The line is straight from Broad, Cummins eases it away, off his pads and in front of square on the leg side, for a single. 5 needed more.
89.5
1
Stuart Broad To Nathan Lyon
Fractionally short, around middle and leg, Lyon glances it through square leg for a single. One big hit away are the Kangaroos!
89.4
4
Stuart Broad To Nathan Lyon
FOUR! The target is under 10 now! The Australian balcony is delighted. Some nervous smiles there! Full in length, around middle, Lyon shows the courage of a lion as he lifts it over mid on for a boundary. Ice in the veins of the GOAT!
89.3
1
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
Fuller and on off, Cummins plants his front foot across and clips it through backward square leg for a run. 11 needed more.
89.2
0
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
Play and a miss! Broad has his hands on his head. He serves it on a length outside off, getting it to hold its line, Cummins presses forward to push inside the line but misses.
89.1
0
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
Back of a length, on off, Cummins defends off the back foot to covers.
End Of The Over 89 : 269/8
2 Runs
- 088.1
- 188.2
- 088.3
- 1 LB 88.4
- 088.5
- 088.6
N. Lyon
10 (24)
P. Cummins
37 (56)
O. Robinson
17-6-39-2
88.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Nathan Lyon
Play and a miss! Short in length and outside off, Lyon tries his best to cash in with a pull shot but misses. 8 overs left in this Test match, 2 wickets to take for England, and Australia need two big hits.
88.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Nathan Lyon
Shortish and outside off, Lyon goes back to work it towards mid-wicket. He sets off for a run but Cummins sends him back after taking a couple of steps down the track.
88.4
lb
Ollie Robinson To Pat Cummins
On middle, a length ball going down, Cummins fails to flick and it goes off his pads to square leg. The bowler appeals a bit as the batters cross. A leg bye is given. 12 needed more.
88.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Pat Cummins
Ollie Robinson targets the off stump with a length ball, Cummins gets on the front foot and defends it to the off side.
88.2
1
Ollie Robinson To Nathan Lyon
Back of a length, around middle and leg, Lyon moves across and plays a mistimed pull shot. It comes off the inner portion, clips his thigh pad and rolls wide of the keeper. They cross. 13 needed more.
88.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Nathan Lyon
Short in length, around off and coming slowly off the surface, Lyon gets across and tries to pull but misses. He takes a blow on his body. Cummins looks for a run but is sent back.
End Of The Over 88 : 267/8
2 Runs
- 087.1
- 187.2
- 087.3
- 087.4
- 087.5
- 187.6
N. Lyon
9 (20)
P. Cummins
37 (54)
S. Broad
19-3-55-3
87.6
1
Stuart Broad To Nathan Lyon
Broad goes full and around off, targeting the pads of the batter but Lyon does well to close the face of his bat in time. He flicks it to mid-wicket and it's an interesting call from Cummins to take a single on the last ball. 14 needed more.
87.5
0
Stuart Broad To Nathan Lyon
Beaten! Broad plants a length ball outside off, Lyon tries to defend but misses. It beats the outside edge by a whisker.
87.4
0
Stuart Broad To Nathan Lyon
Full and outside off, another drive minus footwork from Lyon and he finds mid off again.
87.3
0
Stuart Broad To Nathan Lyon
Fuller in length on off, Lyon drives without any footwork. It goes past the diving bowler to mid off.
87.2
1
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
On a length around off, Cummins plays it down with gentle hands to covers and pinches a single. 15 needed more.
87.1
0
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
Darts in a length ball on off, Cummins defends it back from the leading half of his blade.
End Of The Over 87 : 265/8
7 Runs
- 186.1
- 186.2
- 486.3
- 086.4
- 086.5
- 186.6
P. Cummins
36 (52)
N. Lyon
8 (16)
O. Robinson
16-6-38-2
86.6
1
Ollie Robinson To Pat Cummins
Uses the angle of the bowler well. Around off, on a length, Pat Cummins walks across the stumps and nudges it to fine leg for one. Retains strike. 16 needed more!
86.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Pat Cummins
Back of a length on off, straightening a hint, Cummins gets squared up but defends it well to covers.
86.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Pat Cummins
Pitches it up and around off, Cummins drives it to mid off.
86.3
4
Ollie Robinson To Pat Cummins
FOUR! Full in length and outside off, Cummins reaches out, loses his bottom hand but goes with his aerial shot over covers. Ollie Pope dives but to no avail. Zak slides to make the stop in the deep but ends up pushing it onto the fence. 17 needed more.
86.2
1
Ollie Robinson To Nathan Lyon
A nice clip from Lyon! Full ball on middle and leg, drifting down, Lyon helps it down to fine leg and rotates the strike. The stand moves to 33.
86.1
1
Ollie Robinson To Pat Cummins
Lands it on a length around off, Cummins drops it with soft hands to covers and takes a single. 22 needed more for Australia - England need 2 wickets.
End Of The Over 86 : 258/8
4 Runs
- 085.1
- 085.2
- 085.3
- 485.4
- 085.5
- 085.6
N. Lyon
7 (15)
P. Cummins
30 (47)
S. Broad
18-3-53-3
85.6
0
Stuart Broad To Nathan Lyon
A tempter from Broad! He sprays it full and wide outside off, inviting the drive, Lyon doesn't flash at it and lets it go through to the keeper.
85.5
0
Stuart Broad To Nathan Lyon
Short in length and outside off, Lyon hangs on the back foot and flays at it, only to be beaten. The crowd cheers, they are investing a lot of energy behind every ball. What an atmosphere!
85.4
4
Stuart Broad To Nathan Lyon
FOUR! This will upset the English crowd but Australia will love it. Full and around off as Broad goes searching for some movement, Lyon drives it from the middle of the bat and places it wide of the bowler and the mid-off fielder for a boundary. 23 needed more!
85.3
0
Stuart Broad To Nathan Lyon
Well played. This one is angled into the batter, around off and on a length, Lyon defends it form the middle of the bat and towards the bowler.
85.2
0
Stuart Broad To Nathan Lyon
BEATEN! Back of a length, outside off and holding its line, Lyon has a tentative push inside the line and misses.
85.1
0
Stuart Broad To Nathan Lyon
Begins with a good-length delivery, around off, Lyon covers the line and defends it from the shoulder of his bat to the point region.
England have finally decided to take the new ball and seems like the best option the hosts have for taking a wicket.
End Of The Over 85 : 254/8
3 Runs
- 084.1
- 084.2
- 1 LB 84.3
- 084.4
- 284.5
- 084.6
P. Cummins
30 (47)
N. Lyon
3 (9)
O. Robinson
15-6-31-2
84.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Pat Cummins
A low full toss, dipping in around off, Cummins strokes it to mid off.
84.5
2
Ollie Robinson To Pat Cummins
Back of a length, around off, Cummins stays back and gently pushes it in the gap at cover-point. They steal two runs. Smart from the Aussie skipper. The stand is now 27 runs and Australia need another 27 runs for a famous win.
84.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Pat Cummins
Fuller and on off, Cummins covers the line and pushes it to covers.
Slight halt! The ball has gone off the helmet and the physio is out to do a mandatory concussion check. He looks okay and the game is set to resume...
84.3
lb
Ollie Robinson To Nathan Lyon
Goes short and around off, Lyon stays back to pull but misses. It brushes his helmet and loops behind the keeper. They cross for a leg bye.
84.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Nathan Lyon
Bouncer around off, Lyon shapes up for the pull shot but then pulls out.
84.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Nathan Lyon
Robinson starts with a short ball on middle and leg, Lyon shuffles across the stumps and tries to glance but misses. It goes right across the face of his bat and nearly takes some part of it.
Ollie Robinson (14-6-29-2) will replace Ben Stokes from this end now and it does not look like he will be taking the new ball either.
End Of The Over 84 : 251/8
7 Runs
- 083.1
- 183.2
- 283.3
- 483.4
- 083.5
- 083.6
P. Cummins
28 (44)
N. Lyon
3 (6)
S. Broad
17-3-49-3
83.6
0
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
Broad follows the batter down the leg side with a short ball, Cummins leans back and hits it towards covers. Not in the gap. England have a chance to take the new ball and have a real crack at Lyon. Will they do that?
83.5
0
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
Short and around middle and leg. The bounce gets big on the batter but Cummins uses his height and defends it down on the surface.
83.4
4
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
FOUR! Slapped away! Short in length and wide outside off, Cummins exercises his arms and whacks it through cover-point for a boundary. 30 needed more!
83.3
2
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
Digs it in short, around middle, Cummins fends it off towards third man and gets two runs.
83.2
1
Stuart Broad To Nathan Lyon
PUT DOWN! Ben Stokes nearly pulled off a stunner. Broad bangs it in short, on middle, Lyon plays a mistimed pull shot in the air. It flies towards square leg where Stokes jumps and stretches his right hand to catch it but it pops out after hitting his palm. Ben tries to catch it on the second attempt but fails. The batters cross.
83.1
0
Stuart Broad To Nathan Lyon
Broad begins with a short ball on off, Lyon sits on the back foot and defends it back. A bit uppish but it's not carrying to the bowler.
Looks like the 14-run over has prompted Ben Stokes to turn to his frontline bowlers. Stuart Broad (16-3-42-3) has been brought into the attack and still has the old ball in his hand.
End Of The Over 83 : 244/8
14 Runs
- 082.1
- 082.2
- 682.3
- 282.4
- 682.5
- 082.6
P. Cummins
22 (40)
N. Lyon
2 (4)
J. Root
15-2-43-1
82.6
0
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
Slower through the air, full and around off, Cummins defends it back to the bowler. 14 from the over to silence the crowd.
82.5
6
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
SIX! Pat is doing it for Australia. Aggression from the skipper. Loopy and full, outside off, Cummins thwacks it over long off for a maximum. 37 needed more.
82.4
2
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
Root drags his length and bowls it short on off, Cummins punches it to sweeper cover for a couple.
82.3
6
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
SIX! High and handsome! Full and floated, just around off, Pat Cummins finds it in his range and pumps it down the ground for a biggie at long off.
82.2
0
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
Turning in from around off, Pat blocks it from the back foot.
82.1
0
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
Flighted and on off, Cummins defends it with the spin to the leg side.
DRINKS! What a cracking contest we are privileged to witness here! This game is going right down to the wire with England needing two wickets to clinch a remarkable win and Australia 51 runs away from grabbing victory out of the jaws of defeat. We also need to keep in mind that there is just an hour left to play with a maximum of 15 overs that can be bowled. With all three results possible we need to fasten our seat belts and sit tight for a nail-biting finish.
End Of The Over 82 : 230/8
2 Runs
- 181.1
- 081.2
- 081.3
- 081.4
- 081.5
- 181.6
P. Cummins
8 (34)
N. Lyon
2 (4)
B. Stokes
7-2-9-1
81.6
1
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Shortish and on off, Pat taps it down towards covers and calls his partner for a run. Stokes chases, slides and has a shy at the bowler's end. He misses as Pat Cummins dives in. Both captains giving it their all. 51 needed with 15 overs to go on the final day of this Test match.
81.5
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Digs it in short but again Stokes gets his direction wrong. Cummins has an easy leave.
81.4
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Short in length but down the leg side, Cummins shoulders arms as he moves across the stumps.
81.3
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Back of a length, on off, Cummins defends it to the off side.
81.2
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Smart bowling! Stokes senses the batter stepping back and he follows Cummins with a bouncer on the leg side. Pat ducks somehow as he loses his balance.
81.1
1
Ben Stokes To Nathan Lyon
Well played! Short and around leg, Lyon turns and pulls it towards fine leg for a run. Australia have no option but to keep striking and get closer to the target.
End Of The Over 81 : 228/8
1 Runs
- 080.1
- 080.2
- W 80.3
- 080.4
- 080.5
- 180.6
N. Lyon
1 (3)
P. Cummins
7 (29)
J. Root
14-2-29-1
80.6
1
Joe Root To Nathan Lyon
Full and outside off, pushed in the gap at covers for one.
80.5
0
Joe Root To Nathan Lyon
Flighted again, outside off, Lyon covers his stumps and allows it through.
80.4
0
Joe Root To Nathan Lyon
Loopy and full, outside off, Lyon lunges and defends it back.
Nathan Lyon strides out to the middle and he needs to hang around with his skipper here.
80.3
W
Joe Root To Alex Carey OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Root had put two down but he has redeemed himself. The crowd goes Rooooooooooooooooooooooootttttttt! What a champion cricketer!!! The decision to not take the second new ball immediately has worked. Australia are still 54 runs away but now they have only two wickets left. Coming to the delivery, it's tossed up around off, Alex Carey wears his skates to hammer it over and behind the bowler but fails to connect properly. It hurries back to Root who sticks both his hands together and this time grabs a sharp reflex catch. Root gets up and starts to run in joy. Carey is distraught, he has given England a massive opening.
80.2
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Play and a miss! Root drops it full and around off, Carey strides forward to drive but it spins and bounces away to beat the bat!
80.1
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Flighted and full, around off, Carey stretches forward and pushes it to covers.
The new ball is available now and being brought to the umpire. Will England take it? Ben Stokes has a word with James Anderson and Stuart Broad and they have decided to hold it back for a bit.
End Of The Over 80 : 227/7
0 Runs
- 079.1
- 079.2
- 079.3
- 079.4
- 079.5
- 079.6
P. Cummins
7 (29)
A. Carey
20 (47)
B. Stokes
6-2-7-1
79.6
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Stokes keeps his length short but the line is down the leg side. Cummins allows it through.
79.5
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Bouncer but it's angled down the leg side, Cummins ducks comfortably.
79.4
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Shortish and on off, staying a fraction short, Cummins is on his toes but sees the ball all the way as he blocks it to the off side.
79.3
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
A shade short and on off, jumping a bit onto the batter, Cummins gets on top of the bounce and jams it down on the pitch.
79.2
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Back of a length this time, but the line is again down the leg side, Cummins walks across the stumps and lets it go.
79.1
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Effort delivery, a bouncer but it's down the leg side, Pat Cummins ducks easily.
Ben Stokes having a word with Stuart Broad! It seems he will continue for at least one more over. The second new ball is available after this over. 54 needed more!
End Of The Over 79 : 227/7
8 Runs
- 478.1
- 178.2
- 178.3
- 178.4
- 078.5
- 178.6
P. Cummins
7 (23)
A. Carey
20 (47)
J. Root
13-2-28-0
78.6
1
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
Another tough opportunity for Joe Root and he is unable to hold onto it! Tosses this one full and just outside the off stump. Pat Cummins hits this hard to the left of the bowler. Joe Root gets low and manages to get a hand to the ball but it is hit hard and goes past him. A single is taken and Pat Cummins retains strike.
78.5
0
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
Wide outside the off stump and a fraction short. Pat Cummins feels for this and gets beaten on the outside edge.
78.4
1
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Into the pads this time on a fuller length. Alex Carey clips this through mid-wicket for one more.
78.3
1
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
Flights this full and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins dabs this past backward point and takes a run.
78.2
1
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Floats this one full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey pushes this towards wide mid off and takes a single.
78.1
4
Joe Root To Alex Carey
FOUR! Alex Carey plays this delicately and manages to help this away to the fence! This is tossed up full and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey paddles this towards fine leg for four runs. Joe Root thinks this is pad first and wants the skipper to take a review but he does not oblige.
End Of The Over 78 : 219/7
1 Runs
- 177.1
- 077.2
- 077.3
- 077.4
- 077.5
- 077.6
P. Cummins
5 (20)
A. Carey
14 (44)
B. Stokes
5-1-7-1
77.6
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Extra bounce from a length around off, Pat goes on his toes and drops it down gently to point.
77.5
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Fullish and on off, mistimed drive to mid off.
77.4
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Fuller and on off, it's driven down towards mid off. Stokes is trying his best here!
77.3
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Spears it in, full and on off, Cummins has his bat down in time to make the block.
77.2
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Pitches it up and around off, Cummins pushes it towards extra cover and sets off for a quick run. Carey lets out a loud no and sends his skipper back.
77.1
1
Ben Stokes To Alex Carey
Back of a length around off as Stokes slips after delivering, Carey moves back and taps it through backward point for a single.
End Of The Over 77 : 218/7
4 Runs
- 076.1
- 476.2
- 076.3
- 076.4
- 076.5
- 076.6
P. Cummins
5 (15)
A. Carey
13 (43)
J. Root
12-2-20-0
76.6
0
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
Loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Pat Cummins defends this solidly back down the pitch towards the bowler.
76.5
0
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
Wide outside the off stump on a fuller length. Pat Cummins opts to leave this one alone.
76.4
0
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
Bowls this short as well and outside off. Pat Cummins goes for a cross-batted shot and mistimes it just short of the mid on fielder.
76.3
0
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
Short this time and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins rocks back and blocks this towards cover.
76.2
4
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
FOUR! Pat Cummins looking to get some runs before the new ball is taken! This is bowled full as well and outside off. Pat Cummins hits this uppishly towards long off for four runs.
76.1
0
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
Joe Root floats this one full and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins blocks this solidly into the off side.
End Of The Over 76 : 214/7
4 Runs
- 075.1
- 1 LB 75.2
- 075.3
- 175.4
- 075.5
- 275.6
A. Carey
13 (43)
P. Cummins
1 (9)
B. Stokes
4-1-6-1
75.6
2
Ben Stokes To Alex Carey
Goes full and just outside the off stump. Alex Carey lofts this over mid off for a couple of runs.
75.5
0
Ben Stokes To Alex Carey
This is on a good length and just outside off. Alex Carey looks to make room and swings hard but miscues this into the leg side.
75.4
1
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Bangs this in short and outside the off pole. Pat Cummins pulls this and gets a top edge just over the square leg fielder for a single.
75.3
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins plays this watchfully towards cover.
75.2
lb
Ben Stokes To Alex Carey
Goes full and into the pads, Alex Carey misses his flick and the ball goes off the pads into the leg side. A leg bye is taken.
75.1
0
Ben Stokes To Alex Carey
Ben Stokes bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Alex Carey looks to play at this and almost chops it onto the stumps off the inside edge.
End Of The Over 75 : 210/7
1 Runs
- 074.1
- 074.2
- 074.3
- 074.4
- 174.5
- 074.6
P. Cummins
0 (7)
A. Carey
11 (39)
J. Root
11-2-16-0
74.6
0
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
This is outside the off stump on a fullish length. Pat Cummins taps it into the off side to see out the over.
74.5
1
Joe Root To Alex Carey
DROPPED! A difficult opportunity but a massive chance goes begging for England! Joe Root flights this full and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey charges down the wicket and hits this hard towards the bowler. Joe Root gets both hands onto this one but it bursts out of his grasp towards mid on. The batters take a single in the meantime.
74.4
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Floats this one full as well and outside off. Alex Carey blocks this solidly getting a confident stride forward.
74.3
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Loops this one full and outside off. Alex Carey hits this hard to the left of mid off. Good fielding once again to stop the run.
74.2
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Bowls this short and fires this into the stumps. Alex Carey rocks onto his back foot and looks to cut the ball away. He gets it towards point but Jonny Bairstow is up in appeal straight away. He reckons that this has hit the pad first and Ben Stokes go upstairs for the review. UltraEdge confirms that it is pad first but Ball Tracking shows that this is missing leg stump. Alex Carey survives.
74.1
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Joe Root tosses this full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey dabs this towards short cover off the front foot.
End Of The Over 74 : 209/7
0 Runs
- 073.1
- 073.2
- 073.3
- 073.4
- 073.5
- 073.6
P. Cummins
0 (6)
A. Carey
10 (34)
B. Stokes
3-1-3-1
73.6
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Delivers this wide outside the off pole and on a good length. Pat Cummins keeps his eye on the ball and lets it go through to the keeper.
73.5
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Continues to bowl full and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins knocks this firmly towards covers.
73.4
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Goes full this time and just outside the off pole. Pat Cummins knocks this back to the bowler's left. Ben Stokes sticks his left hand out and grabs the ball on the bounce.
73.3
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Pat Cummins defends this solidly towards mid off.
73.2
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Pulls his length back a fraction and outside off. Pat Cummins gets squared up as he looks to block and gets an outside edge again towards the gully fielder.
73.1
0
Ben Stokes To Pat Cummins
Ben Stokes bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Pat Cummins pushes at this and gets a thick outside edge towards the gully fielder.
End Of The Over 73 : 209/7
0 Runs
- 072.1
- 072.2
- 072.3
- 072.4
- 072.5
- 072.6
A. Carey
10 (34)
P. Cummins
0 (0)
J. Root
10-2-15-0
72.6
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Fires this one full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey goes for the reverse sweep but misses. Jonny Bairstow goes up in appeal but the umpire remains unmoved. Ben Stokes does not go for the review and rightly so.
72.5
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Flights this full and on a leg-stump line. Alex Carey blocks this back down the pitch to the left of the bowler.
72.4
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Goes full once again and outside off. Alex Carey gets well forward and dabs this towards short cover.
72.3
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Alex Carey goes hard at this but misses and the ball lobs off Jonny Bairstow's leg into the off side.
72.2
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Tosses this full and outside the off pole. Alex Carey pushes this towards the cover fielder.
72.1
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Joe Root tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey defends this back towards the bowler with a good forward stride.
The Australian skipper, Pat Cummins now walks out to bat.
End Of The Over 72 : 209/7
1 Runs
- 071.1
- 171.2
- 071.3
- 071.4
- 071.5
- W 71.6
U. Khawaja
65 (197)
A. Carey
10 (28)
B. Stokes
2-0-3-1
71.6
W
Ben Stokes To Usman Khawaja OUT!
OUT! CHOPPED ON! Would you believe it! The skipper has done it for England! He has gone through the stubborn defense of Usman Khawaja and brought his side to the brink of an outstanding win! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off stump, seems to be a leg-cutter. Usman Khawaja gets stuck in the crease and pokes at the ball. Gets an inside edge straight onto the stumps and the English players run towards their captain. The crowd is going absolutely berserk as Australia are now seven wickets down and still need 72 runs to win. What a cracking contest this is turning out to be.
71.5
0
Ben Stokes To Usman Khawaja
Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Usman Khawaja defends with a straight bat back towards the bowler.
71.4
0
Ben Stokes To Usman Khawaja
Continues to bowl full and outside off. Usman Khawaja blocks this solidly towards short cover.
71.3
0
Ben Stokes To Usman Khawaja
Goes fuller this time and just outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja dabs this into the off side.
71.2
1
Ben Stokes To Alex Carey
Short this time and outside the off pole. Alex Carey cuts this hard towards cover-point and Ollie Pope pulls off a cracking stop diving to his left. Parries it towards cover and the batters take a single.
71.1
0
Ben Stokes To Alex Carey
Ben Stokes continues from 'round the wicket and bowls this on a good length, into the pads. Alex Carey flicks this towards mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 71 : 208/6
2 Runs
- 070.1
- 070.2
- 170.3
- 070.4
- 170.5
- 070.6
U. Khawaja
65 (193)
A. Carey
9 (26)
J. Root
9-1-15-0
70.6
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Bowls this outside off and on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja blocks this solidly towards short cover.
70.5
1
Joe Root To Alex Carey
A full toss this time outside the off stump. Alex Carey eases this down to long off for a run.
70.4
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Tosses this full and well outside the off pole. Alex Carey leaves this one alone.
70.3
1
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Bowls this short and into the pads. Usman Khawaja clips this off his pads towards backward square leg for a single.
70.2
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Fires this one full and in line with the off stump. Usman Khawaja gets his bat down in time and keeps the ball out.
70.1
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Joe Root floats this full and into the stumps. Usman Khawaja dabs this towards mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 70 : 206/6
3 Runs
- 169.1
- 069.2
- 069.3
- 1 LB 69.4
- 169.5
- 069.6
A. Carey
8 (24)
U. Khawaja
64 (189)
B. Stokes
1-0-2-0
69.6
0
Ben Stokes To Alex Carey
Attacks the stumps on a fuller length. Alex Carey digs this out towards mid on. A good stop by the fielder diving to his right.
69.5
1
Ben Stokes To Usman Khawaja
Goes full and angling down leg. Usman Khawaja flicks this towards deep square leg for a run.
69.4
lb
Ben Stokes To Alex Carey
Leg bye! Fuller and on the pads, Alex Carey misses the flick and the ball rolls off his pads behind square leg. They pick up a leg bye.
69.3
0
Ben Stokes To Alex Carey
Short of a length and outside off, tapped away off the bottom edge back to the bowler.
69.2
0
Ben Stokes To Alex Carey
Full and around off, kept out by Carey.
69.1
1
Ben Stokes To Usman Khawaja
Starts with a short ball over middle, Usman Khawaja pulls it away past square leg for a single.
A huge roar from the crowd as skipper Ben Stokes brings himself into the attack. Can he be England's hero here?
End Of The Over 69 : 203/6
1 Runs
- 168.1
- 068.2
- 068.3
- 068.4
- 068.5
- 068.6
A. Carey
8 (20)
U. Khawaja
62 (187)
J. Root
8-1-13-0
68.6
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Floats this one outside the off stump on a fuller length, Alex Carey dabs this towards short cover.
68.5
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Fires this one full and into the pads. Alex Carey clips this towards mid-wicket.
68.4
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Flights this one full as well and outside the off pole. Alex Carey pushes this towards the fielder at short cover once again.
68.3
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Alex Carey gets forward and defends this towards short cover.
68.2
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Joe Root tosses this full and outside off. Alex Carey knocks this firmly towards mid off.
68.1
1
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Joe Root flights this one fill and outside off. Usman Khawaja knocks this to the right of mid off for a single.
End Of The Over 68 : 202/6
7 Runs
- 167.1
- 067.2
- 067.3
- 467.4
- 067.5
- 267.6
A. Carey
8 (15)
U. Khawaja
61 (186)
M. Ali
14-2-57-1
67.6
2
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Full again around off, Alex Carey drills this one wide of long off. Ollie Robinson does well to run to his right and dives in to keep it down to a couple of runs.
67.5
0
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Fuller and on off stump, blocked out by Carey.
67.4
4
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
FOUR! A real freebie from Moeen Ali. This is dragged down, Alex Carey rocks back and muscles it away well in front of deep mid-wicket for a boundary. The 200 is now up for Australia.
67.3
0
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Angles this one into middle and leg, Alex Carey strides forward and blocks it out.
67.2
0
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Flatter delivery around off, this is punched away toward extra cover.
67.1
1
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
This is a tad short and around middle, Usman Khawaja goes on the back foot and works it away in front of square on the leg side. They look for two but settle for the single.
Moeen Ali (13-2-50-1) has been brought back into the attack.
End Of The Over 67 : 195/6
2 Runs
- 066.1
- 066.2
- 266.3
- 066.4
- 066.5
- 066.6
A. Carey
2 (10)
U. Khawaja
60 (185)
J. Root
7-1-12-0
66.6
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Tossed up on off stump, Alex Carey blocks it off the front foot.
66.5
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Nicely flighted outside off and this one turns away, Alex Carey gets a stride out and just leaves it alone.
66.4
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Floated up around off, Carey leans on and pushes it toward cover.
66.3
2
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Fired in at the stumps, Alex Carey swats it away in front of the man at deep square leg and gets off the mark with a couple of runs.
66.2
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Fuller one on middle, kept out.
66.1
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Angles this one into the pads, Alex Carey puts a big stride forward and looks to defend but gets an inside edge off the pads. The ball loops up but there's no short leg in place.
End Of The Over 66 : 193/6
0 Runs
- 065.1
- 065.2
- 065.3
- 065.4
- 065.5
- 065.6
U. Khawaja
60 (185)
A. Carey
0 (4)
O. Robinson
14-6-29-2
65.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Yet another maiden for Ollie Robinson. Bowls a bumper now over off stump and Usman Khawaja just sways his head out of the way.
65.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Back to 'round the wicket now and this is a length ball around off. Usman Khawaja stays solid in defense.
65.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Full on middle and leg, pushed off the front foot toward mid on.
65.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Switches to over the wicket now and bowls a length ball around leg stump, Usman Khawaja gets his hands out in front and blocks it out.
65.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Length ball, angling into middle, Usman Khawaja blocks it off the front foot.
65.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Pitched up on off stump, Usman Khawaja presents a dead bat at it.
End Of The Over 65 : 193/6
1 Runs
- 064.1
- 064.2
- 064.3
- 164.4
- 064.5
- 064.6
A. Carey
0 (4)
U. Khawaja
60 (179)
J. Root
6-1-10-0
64.6
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Slows it up just a touch and floats it on off stump, Alex Carey leans on for the drive and almost ends up chipping it toward mid off.
64.5
0
Joe Root To Alex Carey
Full and a bit quicker as well, angled into middle. Alex Carey keeps it out.
64.4
1
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Drops this one short and Khawaja pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
64.3
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
On middle, Usman Khawaja defends it out.
64.2
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Gives it a bit more air and drifts it onto the pads, Usman Khawaja nudges it away in front of mid-wicket.
64.1
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Misses out! A juicy full toss around off, Usman Khawaja mistimes the drive wide of mid off. There's been a lot of bad balls gone unpunished in this innings.
End Of The Over 64 : 192/6
0 Runs
- 063.1
- 063.2
- 063.3
- W 63.4
- 063.5
- 063.6
A. Carey
0 (2)
U. Khawaja
59 (175)
O. Robinson
13-5-29-2
63.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Alex Carey
A good yorker to end a wicket-maiden over. This is full and straight, Alex Carey bunts it back to the bowler.
63.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Alex Carey
Comes from 'round the wicket now and attacks the off stump right away. Alex Carey though solidly blocks it off.
Alex Carey is the new batter at the crease.
63.4
W
Ollie Robinson To Cameron Green OUT!
OUT! CHOPPED ON! Indecision from Cameron Green and Ollie Robinson gets his second wicket of this innings. Robinson bowls this one on a good length around off and just looks to angle it back in. Green is a bit late to get onto the back foot as he is unsure whether to drive or cut and when he does opt to cut, it is simply too late. The ball takes the inside edge and goes back on to hit the stumps. 89 runs needed with 4 wickets remaining!
63.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Cameron Green
Goes full again and gets it in the blockhole around off, Cameron Green jams it out toward mid off.
63.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Cameron Green
Fuller in length and pushed wider of the off stump, Green leaves it alone.
63.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Cameron Green
Good-length delivery, angled onto middle, Cameron Green looks to block but gets a bit taken aback by the extra bounce. Green though manages to defend it out.
End Of The Over 63 : 192/5
3 Runs
- 162.1
- 062.2
- 162.3
- 162.4
- 062.5
- 062.6
U. Khawaja
59 (175)
C. Green
28 (62)
J. Root
5-1-9-0
62.6
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Nicely flighted around off, Usman Khawaja stays solid in defense.
62.5
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Nagging length, drifted onto middle, Usman Khawaja goes back in his crease to keep it out.
62.4
1
Joe Root To Cameron Green
Tossed up around off, Cameron Green hits it firmly down to long off for another single.
62.3
1
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Full and around off, pushed out on the off side for a single.
62.2
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Ripper! Floats it up, full and drifts it in from around off. The ball pitches and turns sharply. Usman Khawaja looks to stride forward and block but is beaten agonizingly on the outside edge.
62.1
1
Joe Root To Cameron Green
Nicely tossed up outside off, Cameron Green drives it toward wide long off and rotates the strike.
End Of The Over 62 : 189/5
0 Runs
- 061.1
- 061.2
- 061.3
- 061.4
- 061.5
- 061.6
U. Khawaja
58 (171)
C. Green
26 (60)
O. Robinson
12-4-29-1
61.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Maiden! Floated up around off, Usman Khawaja drives on the up and straight to the fielder at cover.
61.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Pitched up on middle, Usman Khawaja shows the full face of the bat and punches it straight back. Ollie Robinson does well to make the stop on the followthrough and keeps Khawaja honest by faking a shy at the stumps.
61.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Full and outside off, inviting the drive. Khawaja ends up jamming it out on the off side.
61.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Another good short one, over middle and leg, Usman Khawaja once again manages to get his head out of the way.
61.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Very full and just down the leg side, Usman Khawaja misses the tickle 'round the corner.
61.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
A well-directed bumper, angled in at Khawaja's face. Khawaja does well to get his head out of the way.
End Of The Over 61 : 189/5
4 Runs
- 260.1
- 160.2
- 060.3
- 060.4
- 160.5
- 060.6
C. Green
26 (60)
U. Khawaja
58 (165)
J. Root
4-1-6-0
60.6
0
Joe Root To Cameron Green
Tosses it up a bit and bowls it on the stumps, Cameron Green blocks it off the front foot.
60.5
1
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Flatter and around the pads, Usman Khawaja tucks it neatly through mid-wicket for a run.
60.4
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Floated up, a touch fuller and around off, Khawaja defends it out.
60.3
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Comes from 'round the wicket now and bowls it on a nagging length around off. Usman Khawaja goes on the back foot to keep it out.
60.2
1
Joe Root To Cameron Green
Floated up, very full and around off, this is knocked down to long off for a single.
60.1
2
Joe Root To Cameron Green
Slower and shorter, turning in from outside off. Cameron Green rocks back and punches it through the cover region for a couple of runs.
Joe Root will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 60 : 185/5
2 Runs
- 059.1
- 059.2
- 159.3
- 059.4
- 059.5
- 159.6
C. Green
23 (57)
U. Khawaja
57 (162)
O. Robinson
11-3-29-1
59.6
1
Ollie Robinson To Cameron Green
Length ball around off, Cameron Green looks to defend off the front foot but gets a thick outside edge down to third man for one.
59.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Cameron Green
Back of a length over middle, this is tucked away toward mid-wicket.
59.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Cameron Green
Switches to over the wicket for the right-hander and bowls a good-length ball on off. Cameron Green watchfully keeps it out.
59.3
1
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Short of a length around off, Usman Khawaja swivels and pulls it through the square on the leg side for a single.
59.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Pitches this one up on off stump, Khawaja pushes it on the up toward mid off.
59.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Starts with a full and straight one, Usman Khawaja leans on and drives it straight to mid on.
We are back for the final session of the first Ashes Test match as the umpires make their way out to the middle. Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green will be eager to build on their partnership. The England players take their respective fielding positions and Ollie Robinson will begin proceedings with the ball. Let's go...
... DAY 5, SESSION 3 ...
Right then, 98 runs to get for Australia in about 38 overs and England need 5 wickets to get that crucial first win in the Ashes Test series. It is tense and it is tight and the crowd is right in it as well. It will all boil down to which side handles pressure better. Join us at 9.20 pm IST (3.50 pm GMT) as the final session of this sensational Test match unfolds.
England will feel they are right in this game and a wicket or two after the break can change things dramatically. Stuart Broad has been sensational throughout this match and he got the first wicket on Day 5 as well. Broad and Ollie Robinson bowled attacking lines and didn't allow the opposition batters to score freely. Moeen Ali though then came on and got smashed for a couple of boundaries but did get the big wicket of Travis Head making it a more than useful trade for those two boundaries. James Anderson hasn't fired in this game and England need him to use all of his experience and get that breakthrough they so desperately want.
End of yet another riveting session of Test cricket and there is still hardly anything to separate the two sides. Australia came into Day 5 being 107/3 and needed 174 runs to win. Nightwatchman Scott Boland put up a more than decent resistance and added 20 vital runs before getting out. However once he fell, the pair of Travis Head and Usman Khawaja struggled to muster up runs and just when Head started to fire, he fell to Moeen Ali allowing England to pile on the pressure. Khawaja though has remained resolute scoring another half-century and Cameron Green has looked solid as well. The Aussies will want this pair to carry on for as long as possible.
End Of The Over 59 : 183/5
0 Runs
- 058.1
- 058.2
- 058.3
- 058.4
- 058.5
- 058.6
C. Green
22 (54)
U. Khawaja
56 (159)
J. Root
3-1-2-0
58.6
0
Joe Root To Cameron Green
Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Cameron Green leans into the shot and works this towards cover. A maiden over from Joe Root and it will be TEA on DAY 5!
58.5
0
Joe Root To Cameron Green
Continues to bowl outside off on a fuller length. Cameron Green knocks this firmly towards mid off.
58.4
0
Joe Root To Cameron Green
Floats this one full and outside off. Cameron Green pushes this towards cover and looks for a single that is not there.
58.3
0
Joe Root To Cameron Green
Short this time and outside the off pole. Cameron Green cuts this straight to the point fielder.
58.2
0
Joe Root To Cameron Green
Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Cameron Green defends this towards short cover.
58.1
0
Joe Root To Cameron Green
Joe Root flights this full and wide outside off. Cameron Green reaches for it and blocks this into the off side.
End Of The Over 58 : 183/5
2 Runs
- 157.1
- 057.2
- 057.3
- 057.4
- 057.5
- 157.6
C. Green
22 (48)
U. Khawaja
56 (159)
O. Robinson
10-3-27-1
57.6
1
Ollie Robinson To Cameron Green
A low full toss bowled at the pads. Cameron Green clips this to the right of mid on and sets off for a quick single. The all-rounder looks cross with himself for missing out on this one.
57.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Cameron Green
Delivers this on a good length as well and outside the off pole. Cameron Green knocks this towards backward point.
57.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Cameron Green
Persists with bowling outside off on a good length. Cameron Green defends this towards point.
57.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Cameron Green
Continues to bowl on a good length and in the channel outside the off stump. Cameron Green feels for it and gets beaten all ends up. The crowd has been lifted with that delivery.
57.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Cameron Green
On a good length and outside the off stump. Cameron Green blocks this towards short cover.
57.1
1
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Ollie Robinson bowls from 'round the wicket and outside off on a good length. Usman Khawaja dabs this through point for a single. The required runs is now less than 100.
Another change in the bowling as Ollie Robinson (9-3-25-1) comes back into the attack.
End Of The Over 57 : 181/5
1 Runs
- 056.1
- 156.2
- 056.3
- 056.4
- 056.5
- 056.6
C. Green
21 (43)
U. Khawaja
55 (158)
J. Root
2-0-2-0
56.6
0
Joe Root To Cameron Green
Continues to bowl full and outside off. Cameron Green defends this one solidly.
56.5
0
Joe Root To Cameron Green
Loops this one full and outside off. Cameron Green goes on the back foot and the ball kicks off from the turf but he manages to dab it into the pitch.
56.4
0
Joe Root To Cameron Green
Flights this one full and continues to attack the stumps. Cameron Green gets forward and defends this back down the pitch.
56.3
0
Joe Root To Cameron Green
Floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Cameron Green dabs this towards the short leg fielder.
56.2
1
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Tosses this one full and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja knocks this through cover-point and collects a single. Australia need exactly 100 runs now to win.
56.1
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Joe Root starts off with a fullish delivery served outside off. Usman Khawaja defends this towards short cover.
Moeen Ali seems to be really struggling with that inured finger and hence, Joe Root has been brought on to bowl.
End Of The Over 56 : 180/5
7 Runs
- 055.1
- 055.2
- 155.3
- 1 LB 55.4
- 155.5
- 455.6
C. Green
21 (39)
U. Khawaja
54 (156)
J. Anderson
17-1-56-0
55.6
4
James Anderson To Cameron Green
FOUR! Cameron Green hits this in the air and into the gap to get Australia a much-needed boundary! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Cameron Green sees that mid off is wide and chips this straight towards long off for four runs.
55.5
1
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
A slower ball bowled by James Anderson back of a length and going down leg. Usman Khawaja pulls this towards deep backward square leg for one.
55.4
lb
James Anderson To Cameron Green
Bowls this at the stumps on a good length. Cameron Green gets across and looks to clip this leg side but misses. The ball rolls off his pads towards backward square leg and they take a leg bye.
55.3
1
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja guides this towards deep backward point and takes a run.
55.2
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Persists with the fuller length and just outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja knocks this towards the mid off fielder once again.
55.1
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
James Anderson bowls this full and angled into the stumps from outside off. Usman Khawaja pushes this towards mid off.
End Of The Over 55 : 173/5
6 Runs
- 354.1
- 154.2
- 154.3
- 054.4
- 054.5
- 154.6
U. Khawaja
52 (152)
C. Green
17 (37)
M. Ali
13-2-50-1
54.6
1
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Onto the pads this time and on a shortish length. Usman Khawaja flicks this through mid-wicket and takes an easy single to retain strike.
54.5
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja gets forward this time and defends the ball back towards the bowler.
54.4
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Continues to bowl short and on an off-stump line. Usman Khawaja goes deep into the crease and blocks this back into the pitch.
54.3
1
Moeen Ali To Cameron Green
A tad bit short once again and pitching outside leg. Cameron Green clips this towards deep square leg for another run.
54.2
1
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Short this time and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja pulls this towards deep square leg for a single.
54.1
3
Moeen Ali To Cameron Green
Moeen Ali tosses this full and into the rough outside off. Cameron Green knocks this to the left of mid off and a misfield from James Anderson allows them to take three runs.
End Of The Over 54 : 167/5
3 Runs
- 053.1
- 053.2
- 053.3
- 053.4
- 253.5
- 153.6
C. Green
13 (35)
U. Khawaja
50 (148)
J. Anderson
16-1-50-0
53.6
1
James Anderson To Cameron Green
Bowls this on a good length and outside off. Cameron Green works this towards deep backward point and takes one to keep strike.
53.5
2
James Anderson To Cameron Green
Back of a length this time and outside the off pole. Cameron Green punches this off the backfoot towards deep cover for a couple of runs.
53.4
0
James Anderson To Cameron Green
Continues to bowl full and angles this in from outside off. Cameron Green taps this towards point.
53.3
0
James Anderson To Cameron Green
Slightly wider outside the off pole and on a fuller length. Cameron Green raises his arms and leaves the ball alone.
53.2
0
James Anderson To Cameron Green
This is on a good length as well and outside off. Cameron Green remains watchful as he dabs this to the fielder at short cover.
53.1
0
James Anderson To Cameron Green
James Anderson bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Cameron Green blocks this towards silly mid on.
End Of The Over 53 : 164/5
1 Runs
- 052.1
- 052.2
- 052.3
- 152.4
- 052.5
- 052.6
U. Khawaja
50 (148)
C. Green
10 (29)
M. Ali
12-2-44-1
52.6
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Really wide outside off on a fullish length. Usman Khawaja is not tempted to play at this and leaves it alone.
52.5
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Bowls this really full and going down leg. Usman Khawaja dabs this into the leg side.
52.4
1
Moeen Ali To Cameron Green
Continues to bowl short and outside the off pole. Cameron Green knocks this down to long off for a single.
52.3
0
Moeen Ali To Cameron Green
Short this time and outside the off stump. Cameron Green punches this towards mid off.
52.2
0
Moeen Ali To Cameron Green
Tosses this full as well and in line with the stumps. Cameron Green flicks this towards the mid-wicket fielder.
52.1
0
Moeen Ali To Cameron Green
Moeen Ali floats this one full and just outside off. Cameron Green clips this towards mid on.
End Of The Over 52 : 163/5
2 Runs
- 051.1
- 051.2
- 251.3
- 051.4
- 051.5
- 051.6
U. Khawaja
50 (146)
C. Green
9 (25)
J. Anderson
15-1-47-0
51.6
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Usman Khawaja pushes this towards mid on and continues to frustrate the English bowlers.
51.5
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Usman Khawaja defends this towards short cover.
51.4
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Short once again and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja shapes up for a pull and decides against it at the last moment.
51.3
2
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
That is FIFTY for Usman Khawaja and he continues his good form from the first inning! Bangs this in short and going down leg. Usman Khawaja looks to pull and gets it off his gloves towards fine leg for a couple of runs to reach his landmark.
51.2
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
A wayward delivery bowled full and wide outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja leaves this one alone and lets the ball go through to the keeper.
51.1
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
James Anderson continues bowling 'round the wicket to the left-hander and serves this full, outside off. Usman Khawaja blocks this towards short cover.
End Of The Over 51 : 161/5
2 Runs
- 050.1
- 050.2
- 050.3
- 250.4
- 050.5
- 050.6
C. Green
9 (25)
U. Khawaja
48 (140)
M. Ali
11-2-43-1
50.6
0
Moeen Ali To Cameron Green
Bowls this one outside the off stump and on a shorter length. Cameron Green goes deep in the crease and defends this back down the pitch. Australia need 120 runs to win.
50.5
0
Moeen Ali To Cameron Green
Fires this one full and at the stumps. Cameron Green digs this out back towards the bowler.
50.4
2
Moeen Ali To Cameron Green
Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Cameron Green pushes forward in defense and gets an outside edge towards third man for a couple of runs.
50.3
0
Moeen Ali To Cameron Green
Short this time and turning into the pads. Cameron Green tucks this to the right of the mid-wicket fielder.
50.2
0
Moeen Ali To Cameron Green
Floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Cameron Green blocks this to the right of the bowler.
50.1
0
Moeen Ali To Cameron Green
Moeen Ali bowls this short and outside off. The ball goes through straight and Cameron Green knocks this towards cover.
End Of The Over 50 : 159/5
3 Runs
- 249.1
- 049.2
- 049.3
- 049.4
- 049.5
- 149.6
C. Green
7 (19)
U. Khawaja
48 (140)
J. Anderson
14-1-45-0
49.6
1
James Anderson To Cameron Green
On a good length and outside the off pole. Cameron Green works this towards deep backward point for a single to keep strike.
49.5
0
James Anderson To Cameron Green
Delivers this wide outside off and on a good length. Cameron Green shoulders his arms and does not offer a shot once again.
49.4
0
James Anderson To Cameron Green
Well outside the off stump and bowls this back of a length. Cameron Green holds his pose and allows the ball to go through to the keeper.
49.3
0
James Anderson To Cameron Green
Goes fuller this time and outside off. Cameron Green blocks this towards point.
49.2
0
James Anderson To Cameron Green
Bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Cameron Green stands tall and dabs this towards the short cover fielder.
49.1
2
James Anderson To Cameron Green
James Anderson bowls this full and outside the off stump. Cameron Green leans into the drive and does not try to over hit it. The ball goes towards deep cover and they take a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 49 : 156/5
6 Runs
- 448.1
- 248.2
- 048.3
- 048.4
- 048.5
- 048.6
U. Khawaja
48 (140)
C. Green
4 (13)
M. Ali
10-2-41-1
48.6
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Bowls this in line with the stumps and keeps it short. Usman Khawaja tucks this towards backward square leg but is unable to get a run.
48.5
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
This is outside the off pole on a shortish length. Usman Khawaja looks to cut this one away but misses.
48.4
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Into the pads once again on a shorter length. Usman Khawaja clips this towards the fielder at short fine leg.
48.3
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Continues to bowl short and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja rocks back and looks to tuck this through mid-wicket but is early into his shot and lobs this just short of mid on.
48.2
2
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Bowls this short and going down leg. Usman Khawaja tucks this down to fine leg and takes a couple of runs.
48.1
4
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! A freebie from Moeen Ali and the delivery gets what it deserves! This a full toss bowled in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja gets down on one knee and slaps this towards deep square leg for four runs.
End Of The Over 48 : 150/5
1 Runs
- 047.1
- 047.2
- 147.3
- 047.4
- 047.5
- 047.6
C. Green
4 (13)
U. Khawaja
42 (134)
J. Anderson
13-1-42-0
47.6
0
James Anderson To Cameron Green
Gets this one to nip back in from a good length and just outside off. Cameron Green gets his bat down just in time and keeps the ball out towards cover.
47.5
0
James Anderson To Cameron Green
Bowls this one on a good length and outside the off pole. Cameron Green raises his arms high and does not offer a shot.
47.4
0
James Anderson To Cameron Green
Continues to bowl full and just outside the off stump of the right-hander from over the wicket. Cameron Green knocks this firmly towards mid off.
47.3
1
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Strays onto the pads on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja clips this towards deep square leg for a single. He has now scored 8 runs in the 53 balls he has faced on Day 5.
47.2
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja shuffles across and dabs this towards short cover.
47.1
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
James Anderson bowls this full and into the stumps. Usman Khawaja clips this just short of the mid-wicket fielder.
End Of The Over 47 : 149/5
1 Runs
- 146.1
- 046.2
- 046.3
- 046.4
- 046.5
- 046.6
C. Green
4 (10)
U. Khawaja
41 (131)
M. Ali
9-2-35-1
46.6
0
Moeen Ali To Cameron Green
Flights this one full and just outside the off stump. Cameron Green blocks this solidly back towards Moeen Ali. Cameron Green looks quite defensive here and Australia need to find the runs from somewhere.
46.5
0
Moeen Ali To Cameron Green
A tad bit short this time and turning into the stumps. Cameron Green tucks this past the short leg fielder.
46.4
0
Moeen Ali To Cameron Green
Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Cameron Green defends this off the inside part of just bat towards mid-wicket.
46.3
0
Moeen Ali To Cameron Green
Tosses this one full as well and in line with the stumps. Cameron Green dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
46.2
0
Moeen Ali To Cameron Green
Floats this one full and on an off-stump line. Cameron Green blocks this towards the short cover fielder.
46.1
1
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Moeen Ali bowls this short and outside off. Usman Khawaja rocks back and knocks this towards deep point for a single.
End Of The Over 46 : 148/5
5 Runs
- 045.1
- 145.2
- 045.3
- 045.4
- 045.5
- 445.6
C. Green
4 (5)
U. Khawaja
40 (130)
J. Anderson
12-1-41-0
45.6
4
James Anderson To Cameron Green
FOUR! James Anderson finds the outside edge but the ball races away to the fence! This is on a good length as well and outside the off pole. Cameron Green pushes at this and edges it past the slip fielder towards third man for four runs. There is just one slip in place for the new batter which is quite a surprise.
45.5
0
James Anderson To Cameron Green
Beats the edge once again as he serves this on a good length and in line the channel outside the off stump. Cameron Green feels for this one as well but does not connect.
45.4
0
James Anderson To Cameron Green
Angles this in from outside off and on a fuller length. Cameron Green blocks this solidly towards mid off.
45.3
0
James Anderson To Cameron Green
Beaten! Gets the ball to nip away from the batter from a good length and outside off. Cameron Green looks to play at it and gets beaten all ends up.
45.2
1
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Goes fuller this time and continues to bowl outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja knocks this towards deep point and takes a single.
45.1
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
James Anderson bowls from 'round the wicket and outside the off pole on a good length. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one.
End Of The Over 45 : 143/5
10 Runs
- 444.1
- 244.2
- 444.3
- 044.4
- W 44.5
- 044.6
C. Green
0 (1)
U. Khawaja
39 (128)
M. Ali
8-2-34-1
44.6
0
Moeen Ali To Cameron Green
Tosses this full and at the stumps. Cameron Green clips this towards mid-wicket and the crowd continues to cheer.
Cameron Green walks out to the middle now.
44.5
W
Moeen Ali To Travis Head OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! An expensive over from Moeen Ali but he gets his reward at the end of it and he looks absolutely thrilled! England have a massive wicket here as Travis Head has to make the long walk back and they would have known that he could have taken the game away from them in a short time. Moeen Ali bowls this slightly short and in line with the stumps. Travis Head goes onto the back foot and looks to block but the ball turns and gets his outside edge. Joe Root takes a sharp catch at slip and Australia have now lost half their side. England will feel they are on top now and the crowd definitely agrees!
44.4
0
Moeen Ali To Travis Head
Loops this one full and outside off. Travis Head gets another outside edge but to the fielder at backward point.
44.3
4
Moeen Ali To Travis Head
FOUR! A bit of luck going Travis Head's way here but he collects yet another boundary! Moeen Ali floats this one full and outside off. Travis Head pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards third man for four runs. Stuart Broad gives chase and puts in a good effort but in vain.
44.2
2
Moeen Ali To Travis Head
Short once again and outside the off stump. Travis Head goes deep in the crease and punches this towards deep cover for a couple of runs.
44.1
4
Moeen Ali To Travis Head
FOUR! Moeen Ali bowls a poor delivery and he is welcomed to the bowling crease with a boundary! This is bowled short and angled into the pads. Travis Head rocks back and pulls this towards mid-wicket for four runs.
Moeen Ali (7-2-24-0) to bowl for the first time on Day 5.
End Of The Over 44 : 133/4
5 Runs
- 443.1
- 043.2
- 043.3
- 043.4
- 043.5
- 143.6
T. Head
6 (19)
U. Khawaja
39 (128)
S. Broad
16-3-42-3
43.6
1
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Keeps it back of a length and pitching outside leg. Travis Head gets on his toes and tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a single to retain strike.
43.5
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Short once again, and bowled at the batter. Travis Head slaps this one straight to the fielder at square leg.
43.4
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Nails the yorker this time just outside the off stump. Travis Head gets his bat down in time and gets an inside edge towards short leg.
43.3
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Continues to bowl back of a length and outside the off pole. Travis Head slaps this hard but picks out the fielder at cover.
43.2
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Bowls this short as well and in line with the stumps. Travis Head ducks under this one.
43.1
4
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
FOUR! Travis Head gets enough on this to take it away to the fence! This is banged in short and going down leg side. Travis Head goes for the pull and gets it off the back side of his bat towards fine leg for four runs. The first boundary of the day and it has come after more than an hour of play!
DRINKS! Australia have started in a circumspect manner with Khwaja looking to hold up one end without much intent to score runs. Scott Boland added a few runs to his overnight score and played through a difficult period to frustrate the England bowlers. Stuart Broad finally managed to send the night watchman back to the shed with Jonny Bairstow taking his fourth catch of the inning. Travis Head has played an unorthodox inning so far by his standards as Australia look to creep towards the target. The English pacers have been quite disciplined so far and will be eager to get a breakthrough at the earliest.
End Of The Over 43 : 128/4
0 Runs
- 042.1
- 042.2
- 042.3
- 042.4
- 042.5
- 042.6
U. Khawaja
39 (128)
T. Head
1 (13)
O. Robinson
9-3-25-1
42.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Maiden! Fuller and well wide of the off stump, no shot offered by Usman Khawaja.
42.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Back of a length over middle, Usman Khawaja goes on the back foot and blocks it out.
42.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Top of the off stump line and length, Usman Khawaja stays back and defends it out.
42.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Well left! Good length around off, this one nips back in really late as Usman Khawaja leaves it alone and the ball misses the stumps by a narrow margin.
42.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Full and around off, driven on the up toward mid off.
42.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Pitched up around off and angling in, Usman Khawaja makes a solid block off the front foot.
End Of The Over 42 : 128/4
3 Runs
- 041.1
- 141.2
- 041.3
- 1 NB 41.4
- 041.4
- 041.5
- 141.6
U. Khawaja
39 (122)
T. Head
1 (13)
S. Broad
15-3-37-3
41.6
1
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
That one nearly scraped through! Broad bowls a slower yorker from around the stumps and keeps it close to the off stump. Usman Khawaja looks to drive but is beaten by the lack of pace a bit. Khawaja does get the toe end of his bat on it and the ball goes toward fine leg as they get a single.
41.5
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
On a length and around middle, Usman Khawaja defends it off the front foot.
41.4
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Fuller in length and at the stumps, pushed away toward mid on.
41.4
nb
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
No ball! Nicely struck for no run. Full and outside off, Usman Khawaja drives it crisply but fails to beat the man at extra cover. Another no ball called for overstepping.
41.3
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Very full around off, almost a low full toss, pushed away toward cover.
41.2
1
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Travis Head is off the mark! A bumper now, Head swivels and pulls it down to fine leg for a single.
41.1
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
This is banged in short as Travis Head backs away and goes hard at the pull. Head though mistimes it toward mid on.
End Of The Over 41 : 125/4
2 Runs
- 040.1
- 040.2
- 1 NB 40.3
- 040.3
- 040.4
- 1 NB 40.5
- 040.5
- 040.6
U. Khawaja
38 (117)
T. Head
0 (11)
O. Robinson
8-2-25-1
40.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
On a good length around off, Usman Khawaja shoulders arms at it.
40.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Length ball around middle, watchfully blocked out on the off side.
40.5
nb
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Another one on a good length and this is slanted across the off stump. Usman Khawaja shoulders arms. Another no ball called for overstepping.
40.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Good length around the top of off, Usman Khawaja stays back and defends it out.
40.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Fullish delivery on the pads, flicked away to mid-wicket.
40.3
nb
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Good length on middle and leg, this one just nips back in a touch. Usman Khawaja blocks it out. A no ball is called as Ollie Robinson has overstepped.
40.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Length ball around off and going away, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone.
40.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Pitched-up delivery angled across the off stump, Usman Khawaja doesn't play at it.
End Of The Over 40 : 123/4
1 Runs
- 039.1
- 039.2
- 039.3
- 1 LB 39.4
- 039.5
- 039.6
T. Head
0 (11)
U. Khawaja
38 (109)
S. Broad
14-3-34-3
39.6
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Short ball at the body, Travis Head hops and awkwardly nudges it to the man just in front of square leg.
39.5
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
A bumper now, at 134 clicks and over leg stump. Travis Head just ducks down a bit as the ball sails over his head.
39.4
lb
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Leg bye! Full and on the pads, Usman Khawaja misses the flick. The ball rolls off the pads toward backward square leg and they get a leg bye.
39.3
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Length ball around off and angling across the left-hander. Khawaja leaves it alone.
39.2
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Keeps it nice and full around off, Khawaja makes a solid block.
39.1
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
On a fullish length around off and this one moves away from the left-hander. Usman Khawaja looks to play at it but leaves it alone in the end.
End Of The Over 39 : 122/4
1 Runs
- 138.1
- 038.2
- 038.3
- 038.4
- 038.5
- 038.6
T. Head
0 (9)
U. Khawaja
38 (105)
O. Robinson
7-2-23-1
38.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Travis Head
Fullish delivery around off, driven firmly but straight toward cover-point.
38.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Travis Head
Serves it full and wide now, Travis Head looks for the expansive cover drive but mistimes it badly.
38.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Travis Head
Back of a length around off, punched away off the back foot toward cover.
38.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Travis Head
Pitched up around middle, this is pushed away toward wide mid on. A bit of aggression from Stuart Broad as he picks up the ball and tries to catch Head out but his throw is a bit too wide.
38.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Travis Head
Comes from around the wicket now and serves a good-length ball around off, Travis Head watchfully leaves it alone.
38.1
1
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Starts with a shortish delivery over middle and leg, Usman Khawaja stays back and tucks it away square on the leg side for a single.
Ollie Robinson (6-2-22-1) has been brought into the attack.
End Of The Over 38 : 121/4
0 Runs
- 037.1
- W 37.2
- 037.3
- 037.4
- 037.5
- 037.6
T. Head
0 (4)
U. Khawaja
37 (104)
S. Broad
13-2-34-3
37.6
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
A wicket-maiden! Banged in short and around off, Travis Head looks to pull off the back foot but gets an inside edge toward backward square leg. Head looks for one but Usman Khawaja sends him back.
37.5
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Shorter again over middle, Travis Head gets right behind the line of the ball and bunts it down on the deck.
37.4
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
A touch shorter around the rib cage, Travis Head hops again and keeps it down on the leg side.
37.3
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Back of a length and around off, Travis Head hops back and punches it on the bounce to the man at silly point.
Travis Head walks out to the middle now.
37.2
W
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! The one-two short and full ball punch has worked wonders here for Stuart Broad and Boland's stern resistance has come to an end. This is full and around off, just shaping away a touch. Scott Boland is caught deep in the crease as he looks to drive it through covers. The outside edge is found and Jonny Bairstow makes no mistake behind the stumps. Australia lose their fourth wicket and Broad now has three wickets in this innings.
37.1
0
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
Banged in a bit over the stumps and Scott Boland ducks under it.
End Of The Over 37 : 121/3
5 Runs
- 036.1
- 036.2
- 4 LB 36.3
- 036.4
- 036.5
- 136.6
S. Boland
20 (38)
U. Khawaja
37 (104)
J. Anderson
11-1-36-0
36.6
1
James Anderson To Scott Boland
Short and wide, slapped away off the back foot towards a widish third man for a single.
36.5
0
James Anderson To Scott Boland
Half an appeal for caught behind but nothing is given. Fuller and just swinging down leg, Scott Boland misses the flick and the ball clips the pads before Jonny Bairstow gobbles it up.
36.4
0
James Anderson To Scott Boland
Full and straight, flicked straight to short mid-wicket.
36.3
lb
James Anderson To Scott Boland
FOUR LEG BYES! Length ball on the pads, Scott Boland looks to tickle it fine but gets it off the pads. The ball beats a diving Jonny Bairstow and runs away to the fine leg fence.
36.2
0
James Anderson To Scott Boland
Goes fuller and tries to attack the pads but just spills it down leg. Scott Boland misses the flick as well.
36.1
0
James Anderson To Scott Boland
On a hard length and outside off, Scott Boland lets it through to the keeper.
End Of The Over 36 : 116/3
3 Runs
- 035.1
- 135.2
- 035.3
- 135.4
- 035.5
- 135.6
S. Boland
19 (32)
U. Khawaja
37 (104)
S. Broad
12-1-34-2
35.6
1
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
Length ball, swinging onto middle and leg, tucked away past square leg for a run.
35.5
0
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
On a good length and outside off, this one straightens a touch off the deck. Scott Boland has a dabble at it but is beaten on the outside edge.
35.4
1
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Fuller one on the pads, this is flicked away toward fine leg for an easy single.
35.3
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
A well-directed bumper this, from around the wicket and right around the helmet. Usman Khawaja does well to get his head away from the line of the ball.
35.2
1
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
Another short one, this one is aimed at the body, Scott Boland stays back and tickles it down to fine leg for a single.
35.1
0
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
Banged in short and over the stumps, Scott Boland ducks under it well.
End Of The Over 35 : 113/3
0 Runs
- 034.1
- 034.2
- 034.3
- 034.4
- 034.5
- 034.6
U. Khawaja
36 (102)
S. Boland
17 (28)
J. Anderson
10-1-35-0
34.6
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Slightly fuller and looking to swing it away from around the off stump. Khawaja makes another leave. Back-to-back maidens for England.
34.5
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Length ball around the fourth stump line, Usman Khawaja makes an assured leave.
34.4
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Finds the fielder again. Full and around off, driven nicely along the ground but straight to extra cover.
34.3
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Pitched up on leg stump, Usman Khawaja clips it to mid-wicket.
34.2
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Yorker-length delivery just around off at 135 clicks, Usman Khawaja stays back and keeps it out.
34.1
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Floats it up on the pads, Usman Khawaja drives it straight to mid on.
End Of The Over 34 : 113/3
0 Runs
- 033.1
- 033.2
- 033.3
- 033.4
- 033.5
- 033.6
S. Boland
17 (28)
U. Khawaja
36 (96)
S. Broad
11-1-31-2
33.6
0
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
Maiden! A touch fuller and swinging into off, Scott Boland makes a solid push off the front foot.
33.5
0
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
On the shorter side and around off, Scott Boland presses back and punches it to the right of gully where Ollie Pope makes a sharp stop.
33.4
0
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
Good length around off, this one nips back in after pitching. Scott Boland strides out and makes a good leave.
33.3
0
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
Another inswinger, this time on a length and angled into middle. Scott Boland gets pushed on the back foot but manages to defend it onto the leg side.
33.2
0
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
Broad goes a bit wider of the crease and angles it in from outside off. Scott Boland leaves it on line.
33.1
0
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
Back of a length and around off, dabbed down toward point.
End Of The Over 33 : 113/3
1 Runs
- 032.1
- 132.2
- 032.3
- 032.4
- 032.5
- 032.6
U. Khawaja
36 (96)
S. Boland
17 (22)
J. Anderson
9-0-35-0
32.6
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Another dot to end. Full and straight, nudged away to mid-wicket.
32.5
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Good length around the off stump, Usman Khawaja shoulders arms.
32.4
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Nicely bowled! Full again and in that channel around off, Usman Khawaja looks to drive at it but ends up just playing inside the line as the ball zips past the outside edge.
32.3
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Comes from around the wicket now and angles it into middle and leg, Usman Khawaja pushes it toward mid on.
32.2
1
James Anderson To Scott Boland
Misfield! Full and straight this time, Scott Boland pushes it out toward short mid-wicket where Ollie Robinson fumbles the ball and allows Boland to cross over.
32.1
0
James Anderson To Scott Boland
A bit of movement on offer. This is full and angled in at the off stump, the ball just shapes away and catches the outer half of Boland's bat before going towards point.
End Of The Over 32 : 112/3
3 Runs
- 331.1
- 031.2
- 031.3
- 031.4
- 031.5
- 031.6
U. Khawaja
36 (92)
S. Boland
16 (20)
S. Broad
10-0-31-2
31.6
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Gets the ball to move away from the left-hander but serves this wide outside off and on a good length. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one as well.
31.5
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Continues to bowl full and well outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja is watchful and lets this go through to the keeper.
31.4
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Goes fuller this time but keeps it outside off. Usman Khawaja blocks this towards the short cover fielder.
31.3
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Delivers this outside the off pole and on a good length. Usman Khawaja raises his arms and does not offer a shot.
31.2
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Comes from 'round the wicket now and bowls this into the stumps on a good length. Usman Khawaja tucks thihs towards mid-wicket.
31.1
3
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
Stuart Broad bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Scott Boland pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards third man past slip for three runs. More valuable runs from the night watchman.
Stuart Broad will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 31 : 109/3
2 Runs
- 030.1
- 030.2
- 030.3
- 230.4
- 030.5
- 030.6
U. Khawaja
36 (87)
S. Boland
13 (19)
J. Anderson
8-0-34-0
30.6
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Attacks the stumps once again on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja defends this towards mid on. 2 runs coming from the first over of Day 5 from James Anderson.
30.5
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Bowls this almost on a yorker length and just outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja digs this out towards mid off.
30.4
2
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja gets this off the inside part of his bat towards deep square leg for a couple of runs.
30.3
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Goes a fraction fuller and attacks the off pole with an incoming delivery. Usman Khawaja dabs this towards the cover fielder.
30.2
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Continues to bowl on a good length but this time outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one.
30.1
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
James Anderson starts from 'round the wicket and angles this into the stumps on a good length. Usman Khawaja blocks this towards mid on.
We are finally set to get some action on Day 5 as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The English players receive a warm reception as they get onto the field and take their respective fielding positions. Usman Khawaja and Scott Boland stride out to the center to resume their partnership. James Anderson has the ball in his hand and will begin proceedings. Let's play...
... DAY 5, SESSION 2 ...
UPDATE - 6.20 pm IST (12.50 pm GMT) - So the news is that we will have a maximum of 67 overs that can be bowled with Stumps scheduled for 11.30 pm IST (6 pm GMT) but as we have seen so far, we do not expect all of them to be bowled today. Tea will be taken at 9 pm IST (3.30 pm GMT) for 20 minutes and this afternoon session will most likely decide which way the game is headed. Do join us shorty for the first ball to be bowled on Day 5.
UPDATE - 6 pm IST (12.30 pm GMT) - There seems to be a few damp patches around the ground due to the rain pounding away through the night. The ground staff and the Super Soppers are working on these areas to get them dried out. Both sets of players are on the field though doing their warm-up drills and that is the best sign we can get that action is not too far away. The sun has made an appearance too and is peeping out through the clouds. Stay tuned to find out when the game will get underway. And just as we say that we have an official announcement that the game will begin at 6.45 pm IST (1.15 pm GMT) so get everything wrapped up in 45 minutes and join us for the action.
UPDATE - 5.31 pm IST (12.01 pm GMT) - So early Lunch has been taken and there will be an inspection at 5.50 pm IST (12.20 pm GMT) as we look forward to some positive updates. It has been informed that Lunch was officially taken at 5 pm IST (11.30 am GMT) so we will be into the second session when the inspection takes place. We shall bring more updates to you soon.
UPDATE - 5.05 pm IST (11.35 am GMT) - Well finally the covers are coming off and it seems like the ground staff have done a good job here to get things moving! It is still overcast and with the conditions this cloudy, the English bowlers will be itching to get the ball in their hands and have a go at the Australian batters. The umpires will have a look and we should be getting an update on the start time shorty. Stay tuned...
UPDATE - 4.55 pm IST (11.25 am GMT) - Some good news folks! The umpires are out on the field having a look at the conditions and there seems to be no rain falling currently as they do not have their umbrellas open. All the covers are still on and there is water collected on it so the ground staff will have their work cut out trying to soak it all up. The Super Soppers are hard at work and with the forecast predicting that there will be no rain in the afternoon, we could be getting some action really soon. We have our fingers crossed!
UPDATE - 4.45 pm IST (11.15 am GMT) - The conditions have improved slightly as the intensity of the rain has reduced a touch. The ground staff is busy sweeping the water off the covers. Hopefully, their hard work pays off and we get to see some action soon. Although, an early LUNCH break seems to be inevitable now. We will bring your further updates shortly.
UPDATE - 4.12 pm IST (10.42 am GMT) - Well, unfortunately, the waiting game continues as the rain gods aren't showing any mercy. It is pouring down heavily. Time to grab a cup of coffee. Stick around for more updates.
UPDATE - 3.21 pm IST (9.51 am GMT) - It should have been the players having a go in the middle of the park, but not yet, as the rain gods have decided to hang around for a bit longer and hence only the covers are enjoying some time out on the field at the moment. Lunch will be taken at 5 pm IST (11.30 am GMT) and it looks unlikely that the game will start before that. As mentioned earlier, the forecast for the afternoon is much more promising. Fingers crossed!
UPDATE - 2.50 pm IST (9.20 am GMT) - It was predicted right from the start that the rain gods would make their appearance on the final day and they have not disappointed. It has been pouring heavily through the night at Edgbaston and the intensity of the rain has not reduced yet. We are most likely headed for a delayed start but the good news is that the forecast for the afternoon indicates that there will be some sun shining through and we could get enough time to get a result out of this game. Stay tuned for further updates.
England looked to apply their Bazball approach from the word go and accumulate runs quickly at the start of Day 4 in the quest for a result. Two 50-run partnerships scored at better than a run a ball helped push their lead beyond the 150-run mark by Lunch with Joe Root and Harry Brook both scoring 46. Ben Stokes made 43 as well but the tail could not contribute as well as they would have liked and were bundled out for 273. They were unable to get the breakthrough early with the ball and just when the game seemed to be slipping out of their grasp, Ollie Robinson broke the opening partnership to give his side a glimmer of hope. It was Stuart Broad who came to the party after that as he dismissed the number 1 and number 2 Test batters in quick time to shift the pendulum in the favor of the hosts. Which team will come out on top on the final day? Stay tuned to find out as we shall be with you shortly for the first ball of Day 5.
Australia got a lucky break when they dismissed the two England openers in overcast conditions on Day 3 but will be really proud of their efforts with the ball on Day 4 as they managed to bowl out their opponents in two sessions. Pat Cummins led the way with a four-wicket haul and Nathan Lyon once again proved why he is becoming a Test legend for Australia as he took a four-fer as well in pace-friendly conditions. Josh Hazlewood and Scott Boland chipped in with one wicket each as they set themselves a target of 281 runs. The openers started well with a 61-run partnership and this game looked to be headed towards an Aussie win but the wickets of David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, and Steven Smith have pegged them back sightly. Usman Khawaja is still unbeaten on 34 with the night watchman Scott Boland for company and they will look to negotiate a difficult period in the morning to set up a win.
Hello, and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen to our coverage of the fifth and final day in this first Ashes Test. Day 4 proved to be the moving day after Day 3 was affected heavily by rains and the game has reached an interesting juncture. The game is nicely poised with Australia needing 174 runs to win while on the other hand, England are 7 wickets away from clinching a massive victory against the Test Champions. We expected this Ashes to have us on the edge of our seats and the first game has not disappointed as we expect some more entertaining cricket to come our way. Fasten your seat belts as this match could go right down to the wire and we could have a thriller just like the 2005 Ashes Test match in Edgbaston.
... DAY 5, SESSION 1 ...
What an epic battle we are witnessing here between two cricketing rivals and there is still more excitement to come our way. Australia will know that one substantial partnership will get them close to the target while England have their tails up with three late wickets. The action continues on Tuesday 20th June for the final day of the first Ashes Test match and the first ball will be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10.00 am GMT) but do join us early for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!
The first two sessions belonged to Australia as they ran through the English batting line-up and claimed 8 wickets to set themselves an achievable target. England were off to a positive start with Joe Root playing some wonderful shots to get the scoreboard ticking. He added 50 runs with Ollie Pope in quick time and then stitched together a 52-run partnership with Harry Brook in 49 deliveries to build on the lead. Pope was dismissed by Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon managed to dismiss Root and Brook with both falling four runs short of their half-century before the Lunch interval. Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes looked to settle in the crease before going on the onslaught but Stokes was dismissed by his counterpart and Bairstow fell to Lyon soon after. Josh Hazlewood picked up his first wicket of the inning by dismissing Moeen Ali before both Cummins and Lyon reached their four-fer by cleaning up the tail.
SESSION SUMMARY - 107 runs, 30 overs, 3 wickets. This tie has completely opened up in the last hour or so and the match hangs gingerly poised with both teams hopeful of their chances going into Day 5. Australia tried to be positive right through this inning as they looked to hunt down this target of 281 runs but may have played a few more deliveries than they would have liked. They came out after Tea to start their second inning with both the openers looking to accumulate the runs and not be bogged down. They forged a 61-run partnership in 109 deliveries and looked to be cruising then. David Warner, unfortunately, played at a ball that was moving away from him off the bowling of Ollie Robinson and nicked one through to Jonny Bairstow. Marnus Labuschagne played a few confident-looking shots but edged a beauty from Stuart Broad to the keeper. Things got better for England when Broad got the big wicket of Steven Smith and Bairstow claimed his third catch of the inning. Usman Khawaja has held one end though and he is unbeaten on 34 runs as he looks to play another important knock to bail his side out of trouble. Scott Boland came out as a nightwatchman and has managed to survive through to Stumps adding 13 runs to the total as well. The equation is now simple for Day 5. Australia need 174 runs for victory and England need to take 7 wickets to win this first Ashes Test match.
End Of The Over 30 : 107/3
4 Runs
- 029.1
- 029.2
- 029.3
- 429.4
- 029.5
- 029.6
S. Boland
13 (19)
U. Khawaja
34 (81)
S. Broad
9-0-28-2
29.6
0
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
Very full and just outside off. Boland plays and misses this through to the keeper. A stifled appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Umpire Ahsan Raza takes the bails off and that will be Stumps on Day 4.
29.5
0
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
Hard-length delivery on off. Boland hangs back and blocks it to short leg fielder.
29.4
4
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
FOUR! STREAKY! Bowls the inswinger, angled in around off. Boland gets forward and edges it along the carpet between the slips as the ball races to the third man fence for four runs.
29.3
0
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
Back of a length delivery zips past the outside edge of Boland who fends at it as the ball goes through.
29.2
0
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
Goes short again and angled in around off. Boland ducks again and leaves it toward Bairstow.
29.1
0
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
Short of a length, outside off. Boland ducks and lets it go.
End Of The Over 29 : 103/3
0 Runs
- 028.1
- 028.2
- 028.3
- 028.4
- 028.5
- 028.6
U. Khawaja
34 (81)
S. Boland
9 (13)
M. Ali
7-2-24-0
28.6
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Flat and outside off. Left alone by Khawaja.
28.5
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Slightly short and spins a tad around off. Khawaja drops it off the splice past the slip fielder toward short third reigon.
28.4
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Tosses this one on off. Khawaja prods and defends.
28.3
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Flatter on off. Khawaja stays back and defends.
28.2
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Slider on the leg peg. Khawaja turns it off the pad into the leg side.
28.1
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Fraction short at the stumps. Khawaja goes back and defends.
End Of The Over 28 : 103/3
9 Runs
- 427.1
- 127.2
- 227.3
- 227.4
- 027.5
- 027.6
S. Boland
9 (13)
U. Khawaja
34 (75)
S. Broad
8-0-24-2
27.6
0
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
A dot to end the over. Back of a length this time, outside off. Boland has punched off the backfoot toward covers.
27.5
0
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
On a good length, angled in on off. Boland gets behind the line and defends it.
27.4
2
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
Continues to bowl full and attacks the stumps. Boland works it through backward square leg region and collects two more.
27.3
2
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
Full again, angling into the middle and leg. Boland gets across and flicks it to fine leg region for a couple. Joe Root gives the chase and stops it just inside the ropes. Saves 2 for his side.
27.2
1
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Goes full and around off this time. Khawaja steers it through covers for one.
27.1
4
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! Easy Pickings! Length ball, angled down the leg. Khawaja flicks it nicely to the fine leg region for four valuable runs.
End Of The Over 27 : 94/3
4 Runs
- 026.1
- 426.2
- 026.3
- 026.4
- 026.5
- 026.6
S. Boland
5 (9)
U. Khawaja
29 (73)
J. Anderson
7-0-32-0
26.6
0
James Anderson To Scott Boland
Tad short of a good length and angles in on the fourth stump. Boland shoulders his arms and lets it pass.
26.5
0
James Anderson To Scott Boland
Full-length delivery at the stumps. Boland defends it to silly mid on.
26.4
0
James Anderson To Scott Boland
Length ball again, closer to the stumps this time. Boland plays inside the line as the ball zips through to Bairstow.
26.3
0
James Anderson To Scott Boland
Good length delivery, shapes away outside off. Left alone by Boland.
26.2
4
James Anderson To Scott Boland
FOUR! Through the gap! Back of a length delivery outside off. Boland stands tall and cuts it through the backward point region for a fine boundary.
26.1
0
James Anderson To Scott Boland
Short of a length, zips past outside off. Boland is ducking under it and lets it go.
End Of The Over 26 : 90/3
1 Runs
- 025.1
- 025.2
- W 25.3
- 025.4
- 025.5
- 125.6
S. Boland
1 (3)
U. Khawaja
29 (73)
S. Broad
7-0-15-2
25.6
1
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
Hard-length delivery, angled into the batter. Boland tucks it nicely past the short leg fielder and gets off the mark with one.
25.5
0
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
Good length delivery at the off-stump. Boland defends to the left of the bowler.
25.4
0
Stuart Broad To Scott Boland
Full-length delivery, angled in just outside off. Boland shoulders his arms on it.
Scott Boland makes his way out to the middle as the night watchman.
25.3
W
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Edged and taken by Jonny Bairstow! Stuart Broad gets the massive wicket of Steven Smith and he is the man of the moment for England having sent Australia's two best batters back to the shed. He angles this into the stumps from outside off on a fullish length and gets the ball to move away after pitching. Smith is induced into the drive and gets a faint edge through to Bairstow behind the stumps who takes another easy catch. England are on a roll and Australia have lost three quick wickets to see the pendullum shift in favor of the hosts.
25.2
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Good length delivery at the fourth stump line. Smith shuffles across and tucks it to short mid-wicket.
25.1
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Goes very full and angles into the off stump line. Smith shuffles across to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pad. A huge appeal from Broad bu the umpire is unmoved. The replays suggest that this has taken an edge off the blade and onto the pad and then rolls away to Bairstow behind the stumps.
End Of The Over 25 : 89/2
5 Runs
- 024.1
- 124.2
- 124.3
- 124.4
- 1 NB 24.5
- 124.5
- 024.6
U. Khawaja
29 (73)
S. Smith
6 (10)
J. Anderson
6-0-28-0
24.6
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Angles this into the stumps on a good length from 'round the wicket. Usman Khawaja blocks this solidly towards mid on.
24.5
1
James Anderson To Steven Smith
Bowls this back of a length and outside off. Steven Smith punches this to the left of mid off and sets off for a quick single.
24.5
nb
James Anderson To Steven Smith
NO BALL! Delivers this further outside off on a good length. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one. James Anderson has overstepped though and it is a no ball.
24.4
1
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja pushes this towards cover-point and takes another run.
24.3
1
James Anderson To Steven Smith
Pulls his length back a fraction and on an off-stump line. Steven Smith gets across the line of the stumps and tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a single.
24.2
1
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja knocks this towards backward point and takes one.
24.1
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
James Anderson bowls this full and into the pads. Usman Khawaja flicks this towards the mid-wicket fielder.
End Of The Over 24 : 84/2
5 Runs
- 023.1
- 123.2
- 023.3
- 423.4
- 023.5
- 023.6
S. Smith
4 (7)
U. Khawaja
27 (69)
S. Broad
6-0-14-1
23.6
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Delivers this outside the off stump on a good length. Steven Smith keeps this one out watchfully.
23.5
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith blocks this back down the pitch.
23.4
4
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
FOUR! Steven Smith is prepared for the bouncer and gets off the mark in a commanding fashion! This is banged in short and outside the off pole. Steven Smith rocks back and pulls this towards deep backward square leg for four runs.
23.3
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Continues to bowl on a good length and in the channel outside off. Steven Smith gets squared up slightly and taps this into the off side.
23.2
1
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
On a good length once again and just outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja dabs this through point for a single.
23.1
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Stuart Broad gets this one to nip back in sharply from a good length and outside off. Usman Khawaja pushes at this and gets this off the inside edge towards square leg.
End Of The Over 23 : 79/2
1 Runs
- 022.1
- 022.2
- 022.3
- 022.4
- 022.5
- 122.6
U. Khawaja
26 (67)
S. Smith
0 (3)
J. Root
1-0-1-0
22.6
1
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
A low full toss this time delivered outside off. Usman Khawaja works this towards deep point for a run.
22.5
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Short this time and outside off. Usman Khawaja goes onto the back foot and punches this towards the cover fielder.
22.4
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Floats this one full and well outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja does not offer a shot once again.
22.3
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Short and well outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja is happy to leave this one alone.
22.2
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Tosses this one full and on an off-stump line. Usman Khawaja pushes forward and defends this towards cover.
22.1
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Joe Root bowls this slightly short and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja rocks back and dabs this towards point.
End Of The Over 22 : 78/2
1 Runs
- 021.1
- 021.2
- 1 NB 21.3
- W 21.3
- 021.4
- 021.5
- 021.6
S. Smith
0 (3)
U. Khawaja
25 (61)
S. Broad
5-0-9-1
21.6
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Gets this one to nip back in a fraction from a good length and outside off. Steven Smith is watchful as he dabs this to the bowler's left.
21.5
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith defends this towards the cover fielder.
21.4
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Angles this full and into the stumps. Steven Smith gets his bat behind the line of the ball and blocks this one out.
21.3
W
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! The bowling change has done the trick here and Stuart Broad has the big wicket of Marnus Labuschagne! This is a long walk back to the shed for the number one Test batter and he has had a game to forget here! Broad bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne looks to poke at this one and gets a solid edge through to the keeper. Jonny Bairstow makes no mistake behind the wicket and Australia have lost their second wicket. England are clawing themselves back into this game after a good opening stand by the Australian openers.
21.3
nb
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
NO BALL! Angles this into the stumps from outside off and on a fuller length. Marnus Labuschagne keeps the ball out but this will be a no ball as Stuart Broad has overstepped.
21.2
0
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
On a good length once again and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne blocks this solidly towards cover.
21.1
0
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
Stuart Broad beats the bat straight away with a beauty! This is bowled on a good length and in the channel outside off stump. Marnus Labuschagne hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten by the lateral movement away from the bat.
Stuart Broad is back into the attack and at the same time, Moeen Ali leaves the field to get some treatment on his finger.
End Of The Over 21 : 77/1
5 Runs
- 020.1
- 020.2
- 420.3
- 020.4
- 020.5
- 120.6
M. Labuschagne
13 (11)
U. Khawaja
25 (61)
M. Ali
6-1-24-0
20.6
1
Moeen Ali To Marnus Labuschagne
Flighted, full and on off. Labuschagne whips through square leg for one.
20.5
0
Moeen Ali To Marnus Labuschagne
Tossed up on off. Labuschagne prods and defends.
20.4
0
Moeen Ali To Marnus Labuschagne
Flatter on off. Worked off the backfoot to square leg.
20.3
4
Moeen Ali To Marnus Labuschagne
FOUR! Finds the gap this time. Very short and at the stumps. Labuschagne goes back and pulls it powerfully to deep mid-wicket for boundary.
20.2
0
Moeen Ali To Marnus Labuschagne
Fraction short, at the middle and leg. Labuschagne goes back and pulls again to square leg.
20.1
0
Moeen Ali To Marnus Labuschagne
Juicy full toss at the middle and leg. Labuschagne mistimes the pull it to Pope at square leg.
End Of The Over 20 : 72/1
2 Runs
- 019.1
- 019.2
- 019.3
- 019.4
- 219.5
- 019.6
U. Khawaja
25 (61)
M. Labuschagne
8 (5)
O. Robinson
6-2-22-1
19.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Good length delivery, outside off. Khawaja plays away from the body and chops it to point.
19.5
2
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Back of a length delivery, just outside off. Khawaja steers it through point region for a couple.
19.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Full again at the middle and leg stump line. Pushed this to silly mid on yet again.
19.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Bowls this on a fuller length and attacks the stumps. Khawaja drives it gently toward silly mid on.
19.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Goes short and angled in on the middle and leg stump line. Khawaja ducks under and lets it go.
19.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Full-length delivery on off. Khawaja defends it to silly mid off.
End Of The Over 19 : 70/1
9 Runs
- 018.1
- 018.2
- 118.3
- 018.4
- 418.5
- 418.6
M. Labuschagne
8 (5)
U. Khawaja
23 (55)
M. Ali
5-1-19-0
18.6
4
Moeen Ali To Marnus Labuschagne
FOUR MORE! He goes again and gets a similar result. Identical delivery at the off-stump line. Labuschagne plays another reverse hit and works it to the third man fence for back to back boundaries.
18.5
4
Moeen Ali To Marnus Labuschagne
FOUR! Labuschagne gets off the mark in style. Full on off. Labuschagne brings out the reverse sweep and plays it nicely through the short third region for a boundary.
18.4
0
Moeen Ali To Marnus Labuschagne
Tosses it up, around off. Labuschagne gets forward and drops it onto the pitch.
18.3
1
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Length ball, on the leg. Khawaja turns it toward backward square leg and pinches a quick single.
18.2
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Fraction short at the stumps. Khawaja goes back and punches into covers.
18.1
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Flat on the leg peg. Khawaja turns it to square leg.
End Of The Over 18 : 61/1
4 Runs
- 417.1
- 017.2
- 017.3
- W 17.4
- 017.5
- 017.6
M. Labuschagne
0 (2)
U. Khawaja
22 (52)
O. Robinson
5-2-20-1
17.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Marnus Labuschagne
Length ball again at the stumps. Labuschagne shuffles across and turns this to short mid-wicket.
17.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Marnus Labuschagne
Labuschagne gets off the king pair. On a good length, angled in on off. He gets behind it and defends back to Robinson.
The number one Test batter, Marnus Labuschagne walks out to the middle at number 3. He is on a king pair and will want to negotiate this first ball with care.
17.4
W
Ollie Robinson To David Warner OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND CAUGHT! Ollie Robinson draws first blood as the Edgbaston crowd erupts in joy! Bowls this on a good length, and just outside off. Warner gets forward and feels for the ball. He gets a faint nick through to Jonny Bairstow behind the stumps as he takes a nice low catch. Warner departs for a steady 36 and the England players look pumped up. They really needed to break this opening stand which was threatening to take the game away from them.
17.3
0
Ollie Robinson To David Warner
Full-length ball on off. Nicely blocked on the front foot.
17.2
0
Ollie Robinson To David Warner
Back of a length, on off. Warner hangs back and defends it to mid on.
17.1
4
Ollie Robinson To David Warner
FOUR! CRUNCHED! Fraction short and just outside off. Warner picks it early and pulls it in front of square over the short mid-wicket fielder for a powerful looking boundary.
End Of The Over 17 : 57/0
0 Runs
- 016.1
- 016.2
- 016.3
- 016.4
- 016.5
- 016.6
U. Khawaja
22 (52)
D. Warner
32 (53)
M. Ali
4-1-10-0
16.6
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Flat and quick on off, punched off the backfoot to cover point by Khawaja.
16.5
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Flatter and just outside off. Khawaja hangs back and defends.
16.4
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Floated on off. Khawaja drives to short cover.
16.3
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Slightly short on off. Khawaja goes back and chops into the off-side.
16.2
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Flighted, full at the stumps. Khawaja blocks it out.
16.1
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Flatter on the middle and leg. Khawaja shimmies down and bunts it to short mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 16 : 57/0
7 Runs
- 015.1
- 015.2
- 415.3
- 1 NB 15.4
- 015.4
- 215.5
- 015.6
D. Warner
32 (53)
U. Khawaja
22 (46)
O. Robinson
4-2-16-0
15.6
0
Ollie Robinson To David Warner
Fuller on off, driven to mid off.
15.5
2
Ollie Robinson To David Warner
Back of a length outside off. Warner cuts and pierces the gap through the cover and point region for a couple.
15.4
0
Ollie Robinson To David Warner
Full-length ball on off. Warner defends on the front foot.
15.4
nb
Ollie Robinson To David Warner
On a good length and outside off. Warner knocks it to the cover point fielder. A late NO-BALL call from the umpire as Robinson oversteps.
15.3
4
Ollie Robinson To David Warner
FOUR! SHOT! Back of a length delivery, just outside off. Warner picks the length and pulls this hard through mid-wicket for a cracking boundary.
15.2
0
Ollie Robinson To David Warner
Back of a length this time, on off. Warner covers the line and blocks solidly.
15.1
0
Ollie Robinson To David Warner
On a good length, angling across the batter. Warner defends it to short cover.
End Of The Over 15 : 50/0
5 Runs
- 014.1
- 014.2
- 114.3
- 014.4
- 414.5
- 014.6
U. Khawaja
22 (46)
D. Warner
26 (46)
M. Ali
3-0-10-0
14.6
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Flatter on the middle and leg, whipped to square leg.
14.5
4
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! BANG! Full at the stumps. Khawaja shimmies down and hammers it to the long on region for a powerful boundary.
14.4
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Edged but does not carry! Tosses it up around off. Khawaja plays it with soft hands and edges it along the carpet past Root at first slip for none.
14.3
1
Moeen Ali To David Warner
Shortish, outside off. Warner goes back and knocks it through covers for a single.
14.2
0
Moeen Ali To David Warner
Flighted nicely, on middle and leg. Warner presses forward and blocks.
14.1
0
Moeen Ali To David Warner
Tosses it up at the stumps. Warner prods and defends.
End Of The Over 14 : 45/0
9 Runs
- 413.1
- 113.2
- 013.3
- 013.4
- 413.5
- 013.6
U. Khawaja
18 (43)
D. Warner
25 (43)
O. Robinson
3-2-9-0
13.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Good length delivery, on off. Khawaja gets behind the line and blocks.
13.5
4
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! A second boundary in the over. Overpitched, just outside off. Khawaja gets forward and steers it beautifully through the backward point region for four runs.
13.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Goes full and straight on off. Driven to silly mid off for none.
13.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Slower full ball around off. Khawaja blocks on the front foot.
13.2
1
Ollie Robinson To David Warner
Back of a length again, angled in on middle and leg. Warner tucks it to square leg for one.
13.1
4
Ollie Robinson To David Warner
FOUR! BANG! Back of a length delivery outside off. Warner rides the bounce and cuts it nicely through the backward point region for a boundary.
End Of The Over 13 : 36/0
1 Runs
- 112.1
- 012.2
- 012.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- 012.6
U. Khawaja
14 (39)
D. Warner
20 (41)
M. Ali
2-0-5-0
12.6
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Slightly short and outside off. This one keeps a bit low. Khawaja looks to cut it but misses the shot.
12.5
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Full on off. Khawaja prods and defends.
12.4
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Tosses it up, and spins a tad bit outside off. Khawaja gets forward as the ball beats the outside edge.
12.3
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Flat on off. Khawaja hangs back and blocks.
12.2
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Flatter and some spin here, around off. Khawaja is surprised and bunts it back onto the pitch.
12.1
1
Moeen Ali To David Warner
Fraction short at the stumps. Warner goes back and knocks it through covers for one.
End Of The Over 12 : 35/0
0 Runs
- 011.1
- 011.2
- 011.3
- 011.4
- 011.5
- 011.6
U. Khawaja
14 (34)
D. Warner
19 (40)
O. Robinson
2-2-0-0
11.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Two maidens now for Ollie Robinson is his two overs! This is on a good length and just outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja blocks this back towards the bowler.
11.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
On a good length and bowled on an off-stump line. Usman Khawaja defends this back down the pitch and the ball rolls to mid on.
11.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Goes back to bowling full and attacks the stumps. Usman Khawaja remains watchful as he taps the ball to the fielder at short mid off.
11.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Bowls this in line with the stumps on a good length. Usman Khawaja blocks this towards mid on.
11.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Gets this to nip back in from a fullish length and outside off. Usman Khawaja knocks this towards short mid off.
11.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Ollie Robinson continues from 'round the wicket and bowls this on a good length, just outside off. Usman Khawaja dabs this towards cover.
End Of The Over 11 : 35/0
4 Runs
- 010.1
- 010.2
- 210.3
- 210.4
- 010.5
- 010.6
D. Warner
19 (40)
U. Khawaja
14 (28)
M. Ali
1-0-4-0
10.6
0
Moeen Ali To David Warner
Slightly short once again and outside off. David Warner cuts once again but finds the backward square leg fielder this time.
10.5
0
Moeen Ali To David Warner
Fires this one full on middle and leg. David Warner defends this back towards the bowler.
10.4
2
Moeen Ali To David Warner
Floats this one full and outside the off pole. David Warner goes deep in the crease and works this towards deep backward point for yet another brace.
10.3
2
Moeen Ali To David Warner
This is a fraction short and outside the off stump. David Warner cuts this late towards deep point and picks up a couple of runs.
10.2
0
Moeen Ali To David Warner
Tosses this into the stumps as well on a fuller length. David Warner pushes this towards the cover fielder.
10.1
0
Moeen Ali To David Warner
Moeen Ali floats this one full and in line with the stumps. David Warner dabs this towards short cover.
Ben Stokes turns to spin as Moeen Ali comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 10 : 31/0
0 Runs
- 09.1
- 09.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 09.5
- 09.6
U. Khawaja
14 (28)
D. Warner
15 (34)
O. Robinson
1-1-0-0
9.6
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Ollie Robinson starts off with a maiden! Pulls his length back a fraction and still outside off. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one as well and lets it go through to the keeper.
9.5
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Back to bowling full but this time well outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja opts to leave this one alone.
9.4
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Gets this one to nip back in from a good length and into the stumps. Usman Khawaja looks to tuck this away but misses and gets hit high on the pads.
9.3
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
On a fuller length once again and just outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja blocks this towards the short cover fielder.
9.2
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Continues to attack the stumps and bowls this one a tad bit fuller. Usman Khawaja keeps this one out as well and the ball rolls down the pitch.
9.1
0
Ollie Robinson To Usman Khawaja
Ollie Robinson starts off with a good-length delivery angled into the stumps from outside off. Usman Khawaja dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
Ollie Robinson has been brought into the attack.
End Of The Over 9 : 31/0
4 Runs
- 08.1
- 08.2
- 48.3
- 08.4
- 08.5
- 08.6
D. Warner
15 (34)
U. Khawaja
14 (22)
J. Anderson
5-0-23-0
8.6
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Just outside the off stump on a fuller length. David Warner keeps his head still and smothers this into the pitch.
8.5
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Bowls full this time and angles this into the stumps from outside off. David Warner blocks this solidly towards the mid off fielder.
8.4
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Goes back to bowling on a good length and into the stumps. David Warner is watchful as he defends this towards mid-wicket off the inside part of his bat.
8.3
4
James Anderson To David Warner
FOUR! David Warner slaps this away with complete control! James Anderson bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. David Warner rocks back and swivels as he pulls this wonderfully towards deep square leg for four runs.
8.2
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Bowls this in line with the stumps and on a good length. David Warner defends this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
8.1
0
James Anderson To David Warner
James Anderson delivers this one full and outside the off pole. David Warner reaches for this and knocks this towards short cover.
End Of The Over 8 : 27/0
1 Runs
- 07.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 17.5
- 07.6
U. Khawaja
14 (22)
D. Warner
11 (28)
S. Broad
4-0-8-0
7.6
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Delivers this on an off-stump line and on a good length. Usman Khawaja blocks this solidly towards mid on.
7.5
1
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Bowls this one onto the pads on a good length. David Warner clips this towards deep square leg for a single.
7.4
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Gets this one to nip back in sharply from a good length and outside the off pole. David Warner pushes at this and the ball beats the inside edge through to the keeper. There is some noise on the way and the English players appeal loudly. The umpire remains unmoved and they do not go upstairs for the review. Replays show that the ball has hit the back pad on its way to Jonny Bairstow.
7.3
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Back of a length, angled on the hip. Warner tucks it toward the vacant short-leg region.
7.2
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Good length ball, angled on the middle and leg. Warner turns it to short mid-wicket.
7.1
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Stuart Broad continues from 'round the wicket and serves this full into the stumps from outside off. David Warner blocks this toward cover.
End Of The Over 7 : 26/0
3 Runs
- 06.1
- 06.2
- 26.3
- 06.4
- 16.5
- 06.6
U. Khawaja
14 (21)
D. Warner
10 (23)
J. Anderson
4-0-19-0
6.6
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Fuller length, just outside off. Khawaja shoulders his arms on it.
6.5
1
James Anderson To David Warner
Length ball, and strays on the pads. Warner works it to deep square leg for one.
6.4
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Hard-length delivery, on middle and leg. Warner gets behind the line and keeps it out.
6.3
2
James Anderson To David Warner
Back of a length, angled in on the middle and leg. Warner works it through square leg for a couple.
6.2
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Full-length ball at the stumps. Warner gets forward and defends.
6.1
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Full and outside off. Warner watchfully lets it go.
End Of The Over 6 : 23/0
3 Runs
- 05.1
- 05.2
- 05.3
- 35.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
U. Khawaja
14 (20)
D. Warner
7 (18)
S. Broad
3-0-7-0
5.6
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Full-length delivery attacking the stumps. Khawaja drives it toward mid off.
5.5
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Back of a length delivery, just outside off. Some extra bounce on this one as Khawaja drops it awkwardly into the off-side.
5.4
3
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Continues to bowl full on the middle and leg. Warner flicks it nicely through square leg for an easy three.
5.3
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Full again, on the middle and leg. Warner covers the line and defends it forward.
5.2
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Goes fuller in length and outside off. Warner leaves it alone.
5.1
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Hard-length delivery, angled in at the middle and leg. Warner hangs back and keeps it out.
End Of The Over 5 : 20/0
4 Runs
- 04.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 44.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
U. Khawaja
14 (18)
D. Warner
4 (14)
J. Anderson
3-0-16-0
4.6
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Goes fuller and outside off. Khawaja goes for a lazy looking drive and is beaten again.
4.5
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Good length delivery on middle and off. Khawaja gets behind it and blocks.
4.4
4
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! Heaved away! Back of a length delivery outside off. Khawaja goes back quickly and pulls it through the mid-wicket region for a cracking boundary.
4.3
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Play and a miss! Goes fuller than a good length, and moves away outside off. Khawaja gets forward to push at it but gets beaten.
4.2
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Back of a length delivery, just outside off. Khawaja dabs it to point.
4.1
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Good length delivery, on off. Nicely kept out by Khawaja.
End Of The Over 4 : 16/0
2 Runs
- 1 NB 3.1
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 13.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
D. Warner
4 (14)
U. Khawaja
10 (12)
S. Broad
2-0-4-0
3.6
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Full-length ball, on off. Warner gets behind it and defends.
3.5
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Back of a length, angled in on off. Warner stays back and blocks solidly.
3.4
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Good length delivery attacking the stumps. Warner shuffles a bit and defends it off the splice toward short mid-wicket.
3.3
1
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Back of a length, angled down the leg. Khawaja tucks it to fine leg for one.
3.2
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Goes fuller and gets some swing outside off this time. Khawaja does not fiddle at it and lets it pass.
3.1
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Back of a length delivery, outside off. Khawaja shoulders his arms on it.
3.1
nb
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
NO BALL! Broad has overstepped here and it's another no-ball from the tall pacer. Hard-length ball outside off. Khawaja dabs it to point.
End Of The Over 3 : 14/0
2 Runs
- 02.1
- 02.2
- 02.3
- 02.4
- 02.5
- 22.6
D. Warner
4 (11)
U. Khawaja
9 (8)
J. Anderson
2-0-12-0
2.6
2
James Anderson To David Warner
Overpitched on the middle and leg. Warner finds the gap and works this through mid-wicket and mid on for a couple.
2.5
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Goes fuller and attacks the stumps. Warner gets squared and edges it along the carpet toward point.
2.4
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Back of a length and on off. Warner gets behind it and blocks.
2.3
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Full-length ball on off. Warner defends it solidly on the front foot.
2.2
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Slightly short of a good length and outside off. Warner mistimes the cut toward Brook at the cover point.
2.1
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Fuller-length delivery, on off. Warner gets forward and punches it to short cover.
End Of The Over 2 : 12/0
2 Runs
- 1 NB 1.1
- 01.1
- 11.2
- 01.3
- 01.4
- 01.5
- 01.6
U. Khawaja
9 (8)
D. Warner
2 (5)
S. Broad
1-0-2-0
1.6
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
On a good length and outside off. Khawaja shoulders his arms on this.
1.5
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Goes fuller this time and on off. Khawaja stays back and defends it solidly.
1.4
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Hard-length delivery, around the fifth stump. Khawaja plays it late and dabs it to point.
1.3
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
On a good length, and on off. Khawaja gets behind the line and blocks it.
1.2
1
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Short and angled down the leg. Warner pulls this with ease to fine leg for a single.
1.1
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Back of a length delivery, on off. Warner hangs back and punches it to cover point fielder.
1.1
nb
Stuart Broad To David Warner
NO BALL! Broad has overstepped on his very first ball. Full and outside off. Warner mistimes the drive to short cover.
Stuart Broad will share the new ball from the opposite end.
End Of The Over 1 : 10/0
10 Runs
- 10.1
- 00.2
- 10.3
- 40.4
- 40.5
- 00.6
U. Khawaja
9 (4)
D. Warner
1 (2)
J. Anderson
1-0-10-0
0.6
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Full and angling in at the stumps. Khawaja shimmies down and bunts it to mid on.
0.5
4
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
FOUR MORE! Through the gap! Hard-length delivery, on off. Khawaja edges this one and goes between the keeper Bairstow and Joe Root, stationed at first slip for a streaky boundary.
0.4
4
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! Easy Pickings! Good length delivery, down the leg. Khawaja pulls it to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
0.3
1
James Anderson To David Warner
Back of a length, coming in around the leg stump line. Warner tucks it off the hip as the ball lobs up toward backward square leg for one.
0.2
0
James Anderson To David Warner
On a good length again, and angles it down the leg. Warner looks to tuck it away but misses.
0.1
1
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Anderson starts off with a good length delivery, outside off. Khawaja stands tall and knocks it into covers for one.
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Match Info
- Venue Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Weather Sunny
- Toss England won the toss and elected to bat
- Result Australia beat England by 2 wickets
- Player of the Match Usman Khawaja
- Umpire Ahsan Raza (PAK), Marais Erasmus (SA) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)
- Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
- Stumps : Australia - 14/0 in 4.0 overs
- Innings Break - England 393/8 in 78.0 overs
- J Root 30th Test hundred : 100 runs in 145 balls (7x4) (2x6)
- England 350/7 in 70.5 overs
- Drinks : England 341/7 in 69.0 overs
- England 300/6 in 62.5 overs
- 6th wkt Partnership: 103 off 127 balls between J Root (39) and J Baristow (62)
- J Baristow Test Fifty: 50 runs in 58 balls (6x4) (0x6)
- England 250/5 in 52.0 overs
- Referral 5 (38.5 ovs): J Root against AUS (LBW) Successful (ENG: 2, AUS: 2)
- 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 67 balls between J Root (24) and J Bairstow (24)
- England 200/5 in 43.4 overs
- J Root 59th Test fifty: 50 runs in 74 balls (6x4) (0x6)
- Referral 4 (38.5 ovs): AUS against J Bairstow (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, AUS: 2)
- England 176/5: B Stokes c A Carey b J Hazlewood 1(8)
- Referral 3 (38.4 ovs): B Stokes against AUS (Caught) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, AUS: 3)
- 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 54 balls between J Root (16) and H Brook (32)
- H Brook dropped on 24 by T Head in 32.4 overs
- England 152/3 in 32.1 overs
- Lunch: England 124/3 in 26.4 overs
- England 124/3: Z Crawley c A Carey b S Boland 61(73)
- Referral 2 (26.4 ovs): AUS against Z Crawley (Caught) Successful (ENG: 3, AUS: 3)
- England 100/2 in 20.2 overs
- Zak Crawley 9th Test fifty: 50 runs in 56 balls (6x4) (0x6)
- England 92/2: O Pope lbw b N Lyon 31(44)
- Referral 1 (17.6 ovs): AUS against O Pope (LBW) Successful (ENG: 3, AUS: 3)
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 52 off 65 balls between Z Crawley (30) and O Pope (22)
- Drinks: England 66/1 in 13.0 overs
- England 50/1 in 10.4 overs
- Stumps : Australia 311/5 in 94.0 overs
- A Carey 4th Test Fifty: 50 runs in 69 balls (7x4) (1x6)
- Australia 300/5 in 89.1 overs
- 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 85 balls between U Khawaja (17) and A Carey (30)
- Drinks - Australia 264/5 in 79.0 overs
- Australia 250/5 in 75.6 overs
- U Khawaja 15th Test hundred : 100 runs in 199 balls (12x4) (2x6)
- Australia 200/4 in 63.3 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 107 balls between U Khawaja (22) and C Green (25)
- Tea - Australia 188/4 in 61.0 overs
- Australia - 150/4 in 47.1 overs
- T Head 14th Test Fifty: 50 runs in 60 balls (8x4) (1x6)
- 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 83 balls between U Khawaja (17) and T Head (31)
- Australia - 100/3 in 37.2 overs
- U Khawaja Test Fifty: 50 runs in 106 balls (6x4) (1x6)
- Lunch: Australia 78/3 in 31.0 overs
- Australia 67/3: S Smith lbw b B Stokes 16(59)
- Referral 1 (26.6 ovs): S Smith against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3, AUS: 2)
- Australia 50/2 in 20.4 overs
- Australia 41/2 in 15.3 overs
- Wet Ground Condition: Australia 14/0 in 4.0 overs
- Stumps: England 28/2 in 10.3 overs
- Tea: England 28/2 in 10.3 overs
- Rain Stoppage: England 28/2 in 10.3 overs
- Referral 1 (10.2 ovs): AUS against J Root (Caught) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3, AUS: 2)
- Rain Stoppage: England 26/0 in 6.5 overs
- Lunch: Australia 386/10 in 116.1 overs
- Innings Break: Australia 386/10 in 116.1 overs
- Drinks: Australia 365/6 in 107.0 overs
- Australia 355/6 in 101.4 overs
- 6th wkt Partnership: 102 off 179 balls between U Khawaja (32) and A Carey (57)
- Stumps: Australia 107/4 in 30.0 overs
- Australia 101/3 in 27.3 overs
- 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 89 balls between D Warner (26) and U Khawaja (22)
- Australia 50/0 in 14.5 overs
- Tea: England 273/10 in 66.2 overs
- Innings Break: England 273/10 in 66.2 overs
- England 251/8 in 59.0 overs
- Drinks: England 215/7 in 51.0 overs
- Referral 6 (50.2 ovs): AUS against O Robinson (Caught) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, AUS: 0)
- England 210/7: B Stokes lbw b P Cummins 43(66)
- Referral 5 (48.2 ovs): B Stokes against AUS (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, AUS: 1) (Retained)
- England 201/6 in 46.5 overs
- England 196/6: J Bairstow lbw b N Lyon 20(39)
- Referral 4 (45.3 ovs): J Bairstow against AUS (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, AUS: 1)
- Lunch: England 155/5 in 37.0 overs
- Referral 3 (36.3 ovs): J Bairstow against AUS (LBW) Successful (ENG: 3, AUS: 1)
- England 150/4 in 32.5 overs
- Referral 2 (29.2 ovs): AUS against B Stokes (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3, AUS: 1)
- Drinks: England 121/3 in 24.0 overs
- England 102/3 in 21.1 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 45 balls between O Pope (14) and J Root (30)
- England 51/2 in 13.0 overs
- 9th wkt Partnership: 50 off 65 balls between P Cummins (32) and N Lyon (16)
- New ball taken at 85.1 overs
- Australia 250/8 in 83.4 overs
- Drinks - Australia 230/8 in 82.0 overs
- Australia 200/6 in 67.4 overs
- Tea - Australia 183/5 in 59.0 overs
- U Khawaja 14th Test Fifty: 50 runs in 143 balls (7x4) (0x6)
- Australia 150/5 in 47.3 overs
- Drinks - Australia 128/4 in 43.0 overs
- Lunch - Australia 107/3 in 30.0 overs
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Usman Khawaja AUS | 496 | 49.60 |
| Usman Khawaja AUS | 496 | 49.60 |
| Zak Crawley ENG | 480 | 53.33 |
| Zak Crawley ENG | 480 | 53.33 |
| Joe Root ENG | 412 | 51.50 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc AUS | 23 | 4.86 |
| Mitchell Starc AUS | 23 | 4.86 |
| Stuart Broad ENG | 22 | 3.39 |
| Stuart Broad ENG | 22 | 3.39 |
| Chris Woakes ENG | 19 | 3.04 |
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