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Match Ended
Lord's Cricket Ground, London
, Jun 28, 2023
% Chance to Win
ENG
AUS
DRAW
Inn Break
Right then, that is it from this Second Ashes Test where Australia reigns supreme again to take a 2-0 lead. They will look to retain the series in the third Test while the hosts will hope to get back in the series. The 3rd Ashes Test will start on July 6th, Thursday at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT), but you can always join us early for the build-up. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Pat Cummins, the victorious skipper of Australia says that it was a wonderful game of cricket and went to the wire again. Tells that Stokes gave them a bit of a scare again. Mentions that they learned to be patient with that Test from Headingley and kept their cool at all times. Says that it was a fair dismissal of Bairstow as it is in the rules of the game, but there may be different opinions. Adds that they lost Lyon due to injury but everyone else stepped up and the batters were good too under the lights on Day 1 which helped massively. Informs that Lyon's injury seems to be serious and he may not be available anymore in this series, but they have Todd Murphy to replace him.
The captain of England, Ben Stokes says that it was good to lock back and have a game plan, having been in such games before. Mentions that he changed his approach after Australia changed their plans. Shares that it is a tough pill to swallow after getting so close. On being down 2-0, he says that they have won 3-0 against New Zealand and Pakistan and feels that they can do it again. On Jonny Bairstow's dismissal, he asked the umpires if they called it over and they said no. Shares that if the shoe was on the other foot, he would have to think about the spirit of the game. Also says that it is important to restrict sides after winning the toss. Reckons that the number of times, they beat the bat was frustrating. Adds that there are a lot of positives despite the loss. On Josh Tongue, he says that he has been brilliant and credits him for taking responsibility. Ends by saying that it is a quick turnaround and all they are thinking is 3-2.
Steven Smith is the Player of the Match for his brilliant hundred in the first innings. On the dropped catch of Ben Stokes, he says that it was a bit of deja vu for sure. Adds that Stokes is an unbelievable player and some of the things he can pull off. Mentions that Stokes was targeting one side of the wicket and the first one he tried to hit from the far end, went up the chimney. Shares that it is difficult after giving players like him chances. Reckons that it was important to put a total on the board and adds that they also wanted to bowl first on Day 1. Feels that it was a two-paced wicket and also had variable bounce. Also says that it was not easy in terms of pace and bounce and hence, it was important to build as many runs in the second innings. Mentions that England plays a dangerous brand of cricket and credits Nathan Lyon for showing great courage which got them vital runs.
Presentation Time...
England faced a daunting target of 371 runs after Australia's innings. The third session of Day 4 saw Australia's bowlers, particularly Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, made a strong impact. Starc dismissed Zak Crawley and delivered an exceptional delivery to bowl Ollie Pope, while Cummins removed Joe Root and Harry Brook in the same over. Despite the early setbacks, Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett launched a counterattack, scoring runs quickly and providing England with hope. However, Duckett survived a controversial decision late in the day when Starc caught him at fine leg, but the umpires ruled that he had dragged the ball along the ground during the catch. England managed to avoid further dismissals, but they faced the challenging task of scoring 257 runs on the fifth day with six wickets in hand. It was an incredible Day 5 where Ben Stokes almost pulled off something special but Pat Cummins and Co. remained patient and finally got over the line in the end.
Australia's dominance on the 'Moving Day' of the Test match was evident as they gained a significant advantage over England. Mitchell Starc's early dismissal of the opposition captain set a positive tone for them. Pat Cummins, Travis Head, and Josh Hazlewood also contributed to Australia's success by taking wickets, leading to the hosts being bowled out in the first session. Their openers performed solidly, with Usman Khawaja continuing his impressive form and Marnus Labuschagne providing valuable support. Despite losing David Warner early in the second session and Labuschagne too, Australia's batting remained steady with Khawaja and Smith frustrating the English bowlers. Rain interrupted play in the third session, halting Australia's momentum. On the other hand, England had a forgettable batting performance in the first session, losing six wickets for a mere 47 runs and conceding a significant lead to Australia. Their bowling effort showed determination, with Stuart Broad troubling Marnus Labuschagne, although he failed to take a wicket. James Anderson managed to dismiss Labuschagne, and Josh Tongue delivered a brilliant delivery to dismiss Warner. However, luck did not favor England, as they sought a fresh start on the fourth day of the Test match.
On Day 1, after Ben Stokes won the coin toss and put Australia into bat under overcast conditions, Usman Khawaja and David Warner were watchful in their approach and gave a good account of themselves. The English pace quartet made good use of the favourable conditions but without much luck. Playing in his maiden Ashes Test, Josh Tongue stuck on either side of the Lunch break and dismissed both openers. However, Australia kept scoring at a good rate in the second session with Steven Smith leading the charge. He forged stands with Marnus Labuschagne first and then Travis Head to put Australia in firm control at the end of opening day. On the second morning of the Test, Smith notched up his 32nd Test hundred but it all went downhill for Australia after his dismissal. At one stage, they were well placed to reach 500 but the English bowlers showed great fight to bowl out the visitors for 416. In reply, Zak Crawley was quick to get off the blocks for England and stitched a brilliant opening stand with Ben Duckett. The hosts were going along nicely at 188-1 but found themselves struggling at 221-4 at the end of Day 2.
It was close, but not close enough for England! Despite remarkable innings of 155 runs by captain Ben Stokes, the hosts couldn't secure a victory. Apart from Stokes and Duckett, other batters failed to contribute significantly. Duckett's dismissal just after drinks in the first session on Day 5 was followed by Bairstow's quick departure due to a lapse in concentration. Stokes, however, played aggressively, smashing a century and hitting several sixes before eventually holding out to Josh Hazlewood. His performance earned him applause from both English and Australian spectators and opposition players as well. Steven Smith was the most relieved man as he dropped Stokes on 114 earlier in the second session. Following Stokes' wicket, England's batting order collapsed, with the visitors reducing them to 301-9. Although James Anderson and Josh Tongue resisted for a while, England ultimately fell short of the target by 43 runs.
'AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE, Oi Oi Oi'! A famous win for Australia at Lord's as they take a 2-0 lead in the series. The conditions were tough for them and the injury to Nathan Lyon did not help them one bit, but they overcame every difficult situation and held their nerve to get over the line. However, they had to dig hard for it as Ben Stokes almost pulled off a Headingley 2019, but the visitors survived that scare and takes one step closer to retaining the Ashes.
End Of The Over 81.3 : 327/10
3 Runs
- 181.1
- 281.2
- W 81.3
J. Tongue
19 (26)
J. Anderson
3 (23)
M. Starc
21.3-2-79-3
81.3
W
Mitchell Starc To Josh Tongue OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Mitchell Starc finally pitches it up and uproots the leg stump! Comes from over the wicket and goes full, on leg stump, Josh Tongue moves leg side to go through the off side. He misses and sees his leg stump go for a walk. Mitchell Starc wraps England's innings and finishes with 3 wickets. Australia win by 43 runs and go 2-0 up in The Ashes!
81.2
2
Mitchell Starc To Josh Tongue
Continues to bowl short, Josh Tongue backs away and flat bats it down the ground. Pat Cummins gives the chase and keeps it to two.
81.1
1
Mitchell Starc To James Anderson
Back of a length, outside off, James Anderson hops and pushes it past silly point for a single.
End Of The Over 81 : 324/9
8 Runs
- 480.1
- 280.2
- 080.3
- 080.4
- 180.5
- 1 LB 80.6
J. Anderson
2 (22)
J. Tongue
17 (24)
C. Green
13-3-73-1
80.6
lb
Cameron Green To James Anderson
Leg bye! Back of a length and at the pads, James Anderson looks to turn it away. Gets it off his thigh pad for a leg bye.
80.5
1
Cameron Green To Josh Tongue
Short once more, on middle, Josh Tongue gets on his toes and drops it on the off side for a single.
80.4
0
Cameron Green To Josh Tongue
Into the wicket again, outside leg, Josh Tongue shuffles and leaves the ball alone.
80.3
0
Cameron Green To Josh Tongue
Slower and short way down leg, Josh Tongue moves across a bit too much and lets it go.
80.2
2
Cameron Green To Josh Tongue
This is on a hard length and around leg, Josh Tongue moves to the leg side as well and somehow flicks it towards deep square leg for a brace.
80.1
4
Cameron Green To Josh Tongue
FOUR! Nice shot! Cameron Green bangs this short and around leg, Josh Tongue moves across and hoicks it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
Second new ball is available now.
End Of The Over 80 : 316/9
1 Runs
- 179.1
- 079.2
- 079.3
- 079.4
- 079.5
- 079.6
J. Anderson
2 (21)
J. Tongue
10 (19)
M. Starc
21-2-76-2
79.6
0
Mitchell Starc To James Anderson
This is on a hard length but down the leg side, James Anderson leaves it alone.
79.5
0
Mitchell Starc To James Anderson
Short and down leg, James Anderson looks to fend it away. The ball rolls off his gloves and luckily for him, it does not trickle back onto the stumps.
79.4
0
Mitchell Starc To James Anderson
Short again and around middle, James Anderson looks to keep it out but wears it on the body yet again.
79.3
0
Mitchell Starc To James Anderson
Short of a length and on off, James Anderson taps it just short of Marnus Labuschagne at silly point.
79.2
0
Mitchell Starc To James Anderson
Bumper at the batter, James Anderson looks to lean out of the way but fails to do so. The ball catches him on the shoulder.
79.1
1
Mitchell Starc To Josh Tongue
Short and outside off, Josh Tongue backs away and dabs it to deep backward point for a single.
End Of The Over 79 : 315/9
5 Runs
- 278.1
- 378.2
- 078.3
- 078.4
- 078.5
- 078.6
J. Anderson
2 (16)
J. Tongue
9 (18)
J. Hazlewood
18-0-80-3
78.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To James Anderson
Goes short and down leg, James Anderson keeps it out on the leg side.
78.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To James Anderson
A confident appeal for caught behind but turned down! Bumper at the batter from 'round the wicket, James Anderson shapes to defend but looks to get his gloves out of the way at the last moment. The ball is pouched safely behind the wicket by Alex Carey. Australians think that Anderson got a glove on it and Pat Cummins goes upstairs for a review. The UltraEdge shows that the ball made contact with Anderson's left glove. However, his left glove was off the bat when it made it contact with the ball. Australia lose their review.
78.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To James Anderson
Bouncer again, on middle, James Anderson ducks out of the way comfortably.
78.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To James Anderson
Into the wicket and outside off, left alone by James Anderson.
78.2
3
Josh Hazlewood To Josh Tongue
Fuller in length and outside off, Josh Tongue goes deep in his crease and punches it down the ground. Cameron Green puts in the chase and tidies it up. Three runs taken.
78.1
2
Josh Hazlewood To Josh Tongue
Follows the batter with a bumper, Josh Tongue stays on the back foot and heaves it over mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 78 : 310/9
1 Runs
- 1 LB 77.1
- 077.2
- 077.3
- 077.4
- 077.5
- 077.6
J. Anderson
2 (12)
J. Tongue
4 (16)
M. Starc
20-2-75-2
77.6
0
Mitchell Starc To James Anderson
Keep it short and on leg, James Anderson does well to fend this one away on the leg side.
77.5
0
Mitchell Starc To James Anderson
Back of a length and down leg, James Anderson fends it off his gloves. The ball rolls behind the wicket for a dot.
77.4
0
Mitchell Starc To James Anderson
Starc continues to go short, on middle, James Anderson takes his eyes off the ball as he looks to fend it away. Gets a glove on it that falls well short of the point fielder.
Halt! James Anderson has been hit hard on the helmet there. That didn't sound good too as the physio is for the mandatory concussion check. Anderson is waiting to get a new helmet now.
77.3
0
Mitchell Starc To James Anderson
Ouch, that must have hurt! Bends his back and directs a bumper at the batter, James Anderson backs away and has a swing. He connects with thin air and the ball hits Anderon flush into the grill of the helmet. Gets down on his haunches and the close-in fielders gather around Anderson to check on him.
77.2
0
Mitchell Starc To James Anderson
Serves it on a back of a length, on middle, James Anderson gets on his toes and pushes it to cover.
77.1
lb
Mitchell Starc To Josh Tongue
Leg bye! Back of a length and on middle, Josh Tongue moves to the off side and tries to glance. He misses and gets it off his thigh pad to fine leg for a leg bye.
Mitchell Starc comes back into the attack now. Can he finish off England?
End Of The Over 77 : 309/9
2 Runs
- 076.1
- 076.2
- 1 NB 76.3
- 076.3
- 076.4
- 176.5
- 076.6
J. Anderson
2 (7)
J. Tongue
4 (15)
J. Hazlewood
17-0-75-3
76.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To James Anderson
Bangs it in, on middle, James Anderson fends and keeps it out on the off side.
76.5
1
Josh Hazlewood To Josh Tongue
Full and at the stumps, from over the wicket, Josh Tongue exposes his stumps and does well to drive it to deep cover for a single.
76.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Josh Tongue
Follows the batter on a back of a length, Josh Tongue hops and fends it on the off side.
76.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Josh Tongue
Fuller in length this time, on the pads, clips it straight to short mid-wicket.
76.3
nb
Josh Hazlewood To Josh Tongue
NO BALL! Another short delivery, on middle, Josh Tongue moves across in the crease to work it behind square on the leg side but does not connect. Josh Hazlewood has overstepped and it is called a no ball.
76.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Josh Tongue
Down leg, on a back of a length, Josh Tongue lets it go.
76.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Josh Tongue
Sharp bumper at the batter, from 'round the wicket, Josh Tongue gets on top of the bounce and guides it towards gully.
End Of The Over 76 : 307/9
4 Runs
- 075.1
- 075.2
- 175.3
- 375.4
- 075.5
- 075.6
J. Anderson
2 (6)
J. Tongue
3 (9)
P. Cummins
25-2-69-3
75.6
0
Pat Cummins To James Anderson
Short and angling down leg, James Anderson walks across to tickle it fine but does not get a feather on it.
75.5
0
Pat Cummins To James Anderson
Keeps it on a back of a length, outside off, James Anderson drops it on the off side off the back foot.
75.4
3
Pat Cummins To Josh Tongue
Short again, on off, Josh Tongue gets on his toes and punches it through the vacant cover region. Three runs taken.
75.3
1
Pat Cummins To James Anderson
Switches to 'round the wicket, and bowls a bit short, around leg, James Anderson gets it off his gloves down to fine leg for a single.
75.2
0
Pat Cummins To James Anderson
Back of a length and outside off, James Anderson hangs back to punch but misses.
75.1
0
Pat Cummins To James Anderson
Goes a bit short, around leg, James Anderson hops to fend it away. Gets it off his gloves and the ball rolls behind the wicket to Alex Carey.
End Of The Over 75 : 303/9
1 Runs
- 074.1
- W 74.2
- 174.3
- 074.4
- 074.5
- 074.6
J. Tongue
0 (8)
J. Anderson
1 (1)
J. Hazlewood
16-0-73-3
74.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Josh Tongue
Into the wicket again, on middle, Josh Tongue walks across in the crease yet again to whip it away but fails to connect.
74.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Josh Tongue
In the air...but short! Directs a bumper at the batter, Josh Tongue moves leg side this time and fends it off the splice of the bat. The ball lobs but falls right between Josh Hazlewood and the substitute fielder, Matt Renshaw at short leg.
74.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Josh Tongue
Comes from 'round the wicket and bangs it in, on middle, Josh Tongue gets inside the line to pull it fine but misses.
74.3
1
Josh Hazlewood To James Anderson
Back of a length and outside off, James Anderson hops and opens the bat face. Steers it to the left of third man for a single to open his account.
James Anderson is the last man in.
74.2
W
Josh Hazlewood To Stuart Broad OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Josh Hazlewood strikes again! Stuart Broad's fighting stay finally comes to an end. Josh Hazlewood bangs in another sharp and quick bouncer, on leg, angling, Stuart Broad gets hurried and takes his eyes off it as the ball files off the top edge towards fine leg where Cameron Green runs forward and dives to take a fine catch. Australia one wicket away from taking a 2-0 in the Ashes!
74.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Stuart Broad
Short of a length and outside off, Stuart Broad backs away to upper cut it but misses.
End Of The Over 74 : 302/8
0 Runs
- W 73.1
- 073.2
- 073.3
- 073.4
- 073.5
- 073.6
J. Tongue
0 (5)
S. Broad
11 (34)
P. Cummins
24-2-65-3
73.6
0
Pat Cummins To Josh Tongue
Short again and down the leg side, Josh Tongue tries to clip it away but misses as the ball just goes past the gloves.
73.5
0
Pat Cummins To Josh Tongue
Another well-directed bouncer, on middle, Josh Tongue ducks under it well again.
73.4
0
Pat Cummins To Josh Tongue
Back of a length and on off, Josh Tongue taps it towards silly point.
73.3
0
Pat Cummins To Josh Tongue
Short of a length and on off, rises of the surface, Josh Tongue tries to ride the bounce to fend it away but misses and gets hit on the helmet.
73.2
0
Pat Cummins To Josh Tongue
Pat Cummins bangs in a bouncer, on middle and leg, Josh Tongue ducks under it.
Josh Tongue comes out to the middle now.
73.1
W
Pat Cummins To Ollie Robinson OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Steven Smith makes no mistake this time and England are now 8 wickets down! Cummins bends his back and bangs it in short, from over the wicket, on middle, Ollie Robinson was in the mood to take on the short balls. He backs away to pull and has to reach out. Gets a top edge that flies down to deep backward square leg where Steven Smith moves well to his left and takes a good tumbling catch. Australia will feel that it is only a matter of time before they go 2-0 go up in the series.
End Of The Over 73 : 302/7
1 Runs
- W 72.1
- 072.2
- 072.3
- 072.4
- 072.5
- 172.6
O. Robinson
1 (5)
S. Broad
11 (34)
J. Hazlewood
15-0-72-2
72.6
1
Josh Hazlewood To Ollie Robinson
At the pads, on a good length, Ollie Robinson gets cramped for room and works it to square leg for a single.
72.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ollie Robinson
Sharp bumper at the batter, Ollie Robinson looks to hook it away but does not connect.
72.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ollie Robinson
Short again, around middle, Ollie Robinson gets on top of the bounce and keeps it out on the off side.
72.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ollie Robinson
Into the wicket and outside off, Ollie Robinson ducks underneath comfortably.
72.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ollie Robinson
Short and on middle, Ollie Robinson backs away to flat bat it down the ground but misses.
Ollie Robinson is the next man in.
72.1
W
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes OUT!
OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! There it is, Australia finally manage to see the back of Ben Stokes! Hazlewood comes from 'round the wicket, and goes a bit short, on middle, Ben Stokes clears his front leg and goes for a swipe across the line. Ends up getting a top edge that goes behind square on the off side. Alex Carey calls for the catch straightaway and sprints across to his left while keeping his eyes on the ball. Pulls off a pressure catch to put an end to what was been an exceptional knock by an exceptional player.
End Of The Over 72 : 301/6
2 Runs
- 071.1
- 071.2
- 071.3
- 171.4
- 1 WD 71.5
- 071.5
- 071.6
S. Broad
11 (34)
B. Stokes
155 (213)
P. Cummins
23-1-65-2
71.6
0
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
Bowls it into the wicket, on off, the ball does not rise as expected, Stuart Broad hangs back and does well to keep it out.
71.5
0
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
A bumper at the batter, Stuart Broad ducks underneath comfortably.
71.5
wd
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
WIDE! Loses his radar and sprays it well wide outside off, on a short length, Stuart Broad lets it go for a wide.
71.4
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Another slower delivery, on a short of a good length, Ben Stokes waits and punches it to deep cover for a single. 300 comes up for England and they are now 72 runs away from a victory.
71.3
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Angles it across, the batter, on a length, Ben Stokes goes for the cut. Gets an outside edge that runs down to third man.
71.2
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Pace on this time and on a hard length, outside off, Ben Stokes slaps with an angled bat down to long off.
71.1
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Comes from over the wicket and bowls an off cutter, wide outside off, Ben Stokes lets it go.
Drinks! Ben Stokes has continued his onslaught in this session and the hosts need 72 runs to win now. However, he has taken calculated risks and the only opportunity he gave away was spilled by Steven Smith which could prove to be a huge moment in this match. Stuart Broad provided good support but the Aussies need the wicket of Stokes to get back in the game. Another exciting phase of cricket awaits us. Pat Cummins to bowl after the break.
End Of The Over 71 : 299/6
1 Runs
- 070.1
- 070.2
- 070.3
- 170.4
- 070.5
- 070.6
S. Broad
11 (32)
B. Stokes
154 (209)
J. Hazlewood
14-0-71-1
70.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Stuart Broad
Into the wicket and at the ribs, Stuart Broad gets cramped for room. The ball comes off his body and rolls down to fine leg. Ben Stokes refuses the single once again.
70.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Stuart Broad
Lands it fraction short, outside off, Stuart Broad hops to punch it on the off side. Mishits it back to the bowler.
70.4
1
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Angles a full delivery, at the pads, the ball keeps a bit low, Ben Stokes works this one towards deep mid-wicket and takes a single.
70.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Josh Hazlewood bangs in a sharp bouncer, on leg, Ben Stokes sways away from it.
70.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Back of a length and outside off, Ben Stokes punches it towards deep point.
70.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
On a length and around leg, Ben Stokes flicks it towards deep square leg.
Josh Hazlewood (13-0-70-1) replaces Cameron Green.
End Of The Over 70 : 298/6
1 Runs
- 069.1
- 069.2
- 069.3
- 169.4
- 069.5
- 069.6
S. Broad
11 (30)
B. Stokes
153 (205)
M. Starc
19-1-75-2
69.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Stuart Broad
Back of a length and outside off, Stuart Broad hangs back and punches it to deep backward point. Broad thinks there are two runs on offer and sets off but Stokes sends him back.
69.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Stuart Broad
Short and a bit wide outside off, Stuart Broad is happy to let the ball pass.
69.4
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Fuller this time, outside off, Ben Stokes drills it down to long off and gets to the other end.
69.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Shortens his length a bit, Ben Stokes goes deep in the crease to pull. Gets an inside edge onto the left thigh. Grimaces in pain but looks okay to continue.
69.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Full and tailing in, on off, Ben Stokes walks across and whips it to Travis Head at deep mid-wicket.
69.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Short and wide outside off, Ben Stokes reaches out and clubs this one down to long off for a dot.
End Of The Over 69 : 297/6
3 Runs
- 068.1
- 268.2
- 068.3
- 068.4
- 068.5
- 168.6
B. Stokes
152 (201)
S. Broad
11 (28)
C. Green
12-3-66-1
68.6
1
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Looks to go full but ends up bowling a low full toss, at the pads, Ben Stokes calmly knocks it down to long on and keeps the strike with a single.
68.5
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Yorker, at the stumps, Ben Stokes digs this one out to David Warner at mid-wicket.
68.4
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Well-directed bumper at the batter, Ben Stokes gets out of the way quickly.
68.3
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Back of a length and angling down leg, left alone by Ben Stokes.
68.2
2
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
150 for Ben Stokes! Back of a length, around off, Ben Stokes lets the ball come to him and steers it right between third man and deep backward point. Comes back for the second run to keep the strike. Not much of a celebration by the English skipper as he knows the job is far from over yet.
68.1
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Serves it short, on off, Ben Stokes moves leg side and cuts it along the ground to deep backward point.
End Of The Over 68 : 294/6
2 Runs
- 067.1
- 167.2
- 067.3
- 067.4
- 167.5
- 067.6
S. Broad
11 (28)
B. Stokes
149 (195)
M. Starc
18-1-74-2
67.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Stuart Broad
Another fullish delivery, honing in at the stumps, Stuart Broad gets his bat down in time and keeps it out.
67.5
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Nails the yorker, outside off, Ben Stokes squeezes it out to point and takes a single this time.
67.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
High full toss, on middle and leg, Ben Stokes whips this one to deep backward square leg for a dot.
67.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Changes his length and bowls a bit fuller, near the tramline on off, Ben Stokes looks to go through the off side but connects with thin air.
67.2
1
Mitchell Starc To Stuart Broad
Starc goes short yet again, on middle, Stuart Broad swings but gets an inside edge onto his body. The ball rolls to the left of Alex Carey behind the wicket and the batters cross.
67.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Stuart Broad
Bangs it into the wicket, on off, Stuart Broad makes room and goes for the pull but does not connect.
End Of The Over 67 : 292/6
0 Runs
- 066.1
- 066.2
- 066.3
- 066.4
- 066.5
- 066.6
B. Stokes
148 (192)
S. Broad
10 (25)
C. Green
11-3-63-1
66.6
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
A maiden by Cameron Green! Keeps it away from Stokes on a yorker length, Ben Stokes reaches out to make some contact with the ball but misses. It will be Stuart Broad on strike at the start of the next over.
66.5
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Well bowled! Goes on a yorker length, just outside off, Ben Stokes jams this one out to the right of the bowler. Five dots on the trot by Green.
66.4
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Slightly short and on middle, cramps Stokes for room, Stokes can only push it back to the bowler.
66.3
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Keeps it on a back of a length, on leg, Ben Stokes nudges it off the back foot to deep square leg.
66.2
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Another short delivery, on middle, Ben Stokes leans out of the way comfortably.
66.1
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Banged in, around middle and leg, Ben Stokes moves leg side and keeps it out.
End Of The Over 66 : 292/6
13 Runs
- 065.1
- 065.2
- 665.3
- 665.4
- 165.5
- 065.6
S. Broad
10 (25)
B. Stokes
148 (186)
M. Starc
17-1-72-2
65.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Stuart Broad
Full and sliding down leg, Stuart Broad lets it go.
65.5
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Low full toss, outside off, Ben Stokes eases it on the off side and gets across for a single.
65.4
6
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
SIX! Back-to-back sixes for Ben Stokes! Starc continues to bowl short, around middle, Ben Stokes is up to the task yet again as he pulls it over the man at deep square leg for six more runs.
65.3
6
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
SIX! Short again and six again! Looks to bowl short but does not bowl short enough, on off, Ben Stokes does not miss out as he smokes it over deep backward square leg for a maximum.
65.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Nails the yorker, on middle, Ben Stokes digs it out down the wicket.
65.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
On a length and outside off, Ben Stokes clubs it down the ground to long on for a dot.
End Of The Over 65 : 279/6
1 Runs
- 064.1
- 064.2
- 064.3
- 164.4
- 064.5
- 064.6
S. Broad
10 (24)
B. Stokes
135 (181)
P. Cummins
22-1-63-2
64.6
0
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
Just short! Goes short yet again, on middle, Stuart Broad looks to fend this one. Gets it off the splice of the bat and the ball drops just short of short leg.
64.5
0
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
Into the wicket, on middle, Stuart Broad takes his eyes off the ball and wears it near his armpit. The ball lobs behind square on the leg side for a dot.
64.4
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Back of a length and outside off, Ben Stokes dabs it off the back foot to deep backward point for a single.
64.3
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Off cutter, on a length and a bit wide outside off, Ben Stokes makes room and lets it go.
64.2
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Another well-directed bumper, Ben Stokes pulls and finds the deep square fielders yet again.
64.1
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Angles a bumper at the batter, from 'round the wicket, Ben Stokes backs away and pulls it along the ground to deep square leg.
End Of The Over 64 : 278/6
1 Runs
- 063.1
- 063.2
- 063.3
- 063.4
- 163.5
- 063.6
S. Broad
10 (22)
B. Stokes
134 (177)
M. Starc
16-1-59-2
63.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Stuart Broad
Mitchell Starc bangs in a sharp short delivery, on middle, Stuart Broad gets hurried as he tries to keep it out and gets hit high on the body again.
63.5
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Overpitched and outside off, Ben Stokes jams it through backward point for a single.
63.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Short and on middle, Ben Stokes pulls it towards deep square leg, but a bit of a miscommunication cost them a run.
63.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Swing and a miss! Mitchell Starc lands this on a good length and on middle, Ben Stokes swipes across the line but misses.
63.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Back of a length and around off, Ben Stokes punches it towards sweeper covers.
63.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
This is on a hard length and outside off, stays low, Ben Stokes leaves it alone.
Mitchell Starc (15-1-58-2) is back on. Starc vs Stokes will be the key battle here!
End Of The Over 63 : 277/6
1 Runs
- 062.1
- 062.2
- 062.3
- 162.4
- 062.5
- 062.6
S. Broad
10 (21)
B. Stokes
133 (172)
P. Cummins
21-1-62-2
62.6
0
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
In the air...safe! This is short and around leg, Stuart Broad hops up and tries to fend it away but gets a bit of a top edge which lands in the vacant square leg region.
62.5
0
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
Back of a length and on off, Stuart Broad taps it towards silly point.
62.4
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Length again, on middle, angling in, Ben Stokes backs away and works it off the inner towards backward square leg for a single.
62.3
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
This is on a good length and down the leg side, Ben Stokes tries to flick it away but misses.
62.2
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Short of a length and around off, Ben Stokes pats it towards deep point.
62.1
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
A slower one, dipping and in the blockhole, Ben Stokes makes room and jams it out back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 62 : 276/6
7 Runs
- 061.1
- 061.2
- 261.3
- 161.4
- 461.5
- 061.6
S. Broad
10 (19)
B. Stokes
132 (168)
J. Hazlewood
13-0-70-1
61.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Stuart Broad
A full toss, on middle, Stuart Broad comes down the pitch and slices it towards sweeper covers.
61.5
4
Josh Hazlewood To Stuart Broad
EDGED AND FOUR! Josh Hazlewood bangs this short and around leg, Stuart Broad looks to hook it away but gets a top edge well over the keeper for a boundary.
61.4
1
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Short and on middle, Ben Stokes forces it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. England need 99 runs now!
61.3
2
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Overpitched and on off, Ben Stokes drills it towards sweeper covers and comes back for the second easily as the throw is at wrong end.
61.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Back of a length and outside off, Ben Stokes slashes it towards point and denies the run.
61.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Short of a length and around off, Ben Stokes tries to heave it away but fails to connect.
End Of The Over 61 : 269/6
1 Runs
- 060.1
- 060.2
- 160.3
- 060.4
- 060.5
- 060.6
S. Broad
6 (17)
B. Stokes
129 (164)
P. Cummins
20-1-61-2
60.6
0
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
Another good yorker from Cummins, on middle, Stuart Broad keeps it out well.
60.5
0
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
Another bouncer, on leg, Stuart Broad looks to pull, but gets a top edge onto his helmet.
60.4
0
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
This is on a hard length and down the leg side, Stuart Broad looks to clip it away but misses.
60.3
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Short of a length and on leg, angling in, Ben Stokes makes room and dabs it towards point for a single.
60.2
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Pat Cummins nails the yorker now, on middle, angling in, Ben Stokes digs it out well.
60.1
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Short of a length and on middle, Ben Stokes miscues his pull in the air but it falls safely in the vacant mid-wicket area.
End Of The Over 60 : 268/6
17 Runs
- 659.1
- 059.2
- 659.3
- 159.4
- 059.5
- 459.6
S. Broad
6 (14)
B. Stokes
128 (161)
J. Hazlewood
12-0-63-1
59.6
4
Josh Hazlewood To Stuart Broad
FOUR! Stuart Broad gets into the act now! Another bumper, around middle, Stuart Broad backs away and pulls it hard and wide of deep backward square leg for four more runs.
59.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Stuart Broad
At the batter, on a shortish length, Stuart Broad keeps it out on the off side.
59.4
1
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Back of a length, outside off, Ben Stokes pats it down to long off and takes a single.
59.3
6
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
SIX! Ben Stokes continues to attack short balls! Short and down leg, Ben Stokes sets himself up early, Ben Stokes pulls it down to fine leg. The bottom hand comes off his bat but the ball still goes over the ropes for a maximum.
59.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Full toss, at the stumps, Ben Stokes knocks it down to long on and refuses the single.
59.1
6
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
SIX! Dispatched! On a length and on middle and leg, Ben Stokes gets into a good position and picks the bones out of this one. Smokes it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.
End Of The Over 59 : 251/6
2 Runs
- 158.1
- 058.2
- 058.3
- 058.4
- 158.5
- 058.6
S. Broad
2 (12)
B. Stokes
115 (157)
P. Cummins
19-1-60-2
58.6
0
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
Into the wicket, on off, Stuart Broad looks to fend this one but misses and gets hit on the body.
58.5
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Back of a length and down leg, Ben Stokes looks to pull this one. Gets a glove on it and it goes behind the wicket. Alex Carey puts in a desperate dive to his right but does not manage to hang on. A single taken.
58.4
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Slower and fuller, outside off, Ben Stokes looks to work it on the off side but toe ends it behind the wicket.
58.3
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Short again, around middle, Ben Stokes pulls but straight to deep mid-wicket.
58.2
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Shortish length, outside off, Ben Stokes hangs back and cuts it hard to deep backward point.
58.1
1
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
In the air...just wide! Back of a length and angled in, at the body, Stuart Broad gets on his toes to work it fine on the leg side. Gets an inside edge onto his body. The ball lobs behind square on the leg side where Steven Smith puts in a dive. The ball eludes and Stokes gets back on strike.
Pat Cummins to share the attack.
End Of The Over 58 : 249/6
6 Runs
- 057.1
- 657.2
- 057.3
- 057.4
- 057.5
- 057.6
B. Stokes
114 (153)
S. Broad
1 (10)
J. Hazlewood
11-0-46-1
57.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Fullish delivery, wide outside off, Ben Stokes reaches out to get bat to ball but misses.
57.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Low full toss, at the stumps, Ben Stokes pushes it back to Hazlewood.
57.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Would you believe it? Steven Smith of all people has dropped a sitter! Banged in, on middle, Ben Stokes is in no position to pull but still goes through with the shot. Skies it high in the air towards deep backward square leg. Steven Smith, there sprints forward and gets into a good position. The ball spills out of his hands and Ben Stokes and England breathe a sigh of relief.
57.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Back of a length, on middle, Ben Stokes goes deep in his crease to pull but toe ends it along the ground to mid-wicket.
57.2
6
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
SIX! Ben Stokes continues his onslaught after Lunch! Hazlewood goes full and at the stumps, Ben Stokes gets himself into a good position by clearing his front leg. Thumps it over long on for a maximum.
57.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Starts off on a good length, Ben Stokes hangs back and taps it with soft hands to backward point. Stokes refuses the single.
We are back for the second session! The players are already out in the middle now and the field is spread out for Ben Stokes. He is joined by Stuart Broad to resume the batting for the hosts. Josh Hazlewood to start proceedings with the ball.
... DAY 5, SESSION 2 ...
It was a fascinating session of Test cricket! The first hour belonged to the hosts as Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett played really well and scored runs at a quick rate as well. The former also survived a few close LBW calls from Mitchell Starc and on one occasion was given out but DRS saved him as there was an inside edge. However, just after the drinks break, Duckett got dismissed to a fabulous catch from Alex Carey behind the stumps and he was crucial again in the dismissal of Jonny Bairstow with great presence of mind. The crowd cheered for every run throughout the session and it was great to see. Stokes notched up a fifty as well and went into fifth gear at the fag end of the session and registered his hundred in no time as he took a liking to Cameron Green hitting three sixes in an over. However, the Aussies needed this break to break the momentum and will look to plan some tactics to get rid of Stokes as they know if he goes, they will get over the line, but it is a Big If. Join us for the second session at 6.20 pm IST (12.50 pm GMT) to see how things pan out in this Test.
SESSION SUMMARY - 129 runs and 2 wickets in 26 overs. A lot of chat going on among the players as they head out to the dressing room and the tension is high between these two big rivals. The game was going at a slow pace for most parts but Ben Stokes has completely changed the complexion of the game. This is set up now for the England skipper to repeat his heroics from Headingley 2019, but he will need a bit of support from the tail as well. The hosts now need 128 runs with four wickets in hand and this game is hanging in the balance going into Lunch.
End Of The Over 57 : 243/6
7 Runs
- 456.1
- 256.2
- 056.3
- 156.4
- 056.5
- 056.6
S. Broad
1 (10)
B. Stokes
108 (147)
P. Cummins
18-1-58-2
56.6
0
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
Serves it short, around off, Stuart Broad hangs back and solidly keeps it out. That will be Lunch on Day 5!
56.5
0
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
Short of a length and on off, Stuart Broad hops and steers it towards backward point.
56.4
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Back of a length and around off, Ben Stokes guides it towards deep point for a single. With that, the 50-run partnership comes up between these two batters.
56.3
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Bumper, outside off, Ben Stokes goes for the pull but misses. The ball loops on its way to the keeper.
56.2
2
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Short yet again, on middle, Ben Stokes goes for the pull but gets it off the toe end of the bat towards the vacant mid on region for a couple of runs.
56.1
4
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
FOUR! Ben Stokes goes straight now! Short this time and around off and middle, Ben Stokes backs away and pulls it hard and wide of long on for a boundary.
End Of The Over 56 : 236/6
24 Runs
- 455.1
- 1 WD 55.2
- 655.2
- 655.3
- 655.4
- 155.5
- 055.6
S. Broad
1 (8)
B. Stokes
101 (143)
C. Green
10-2-63-1
55.6
0
Cameron Green To Stuart Broad
Bumper, outside off, Stuart Broad lets it go and leaves his crease after confirming that the ball is dead.
55.5
1
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Short and around middle, Ben Stokes pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket and takes a single.
55.4
6
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
HUNDRED FOR STOKES! Three sixes on the trot to reach the three-figure mark! Green goes short yet again, on middle, Ben Stokes sets himself up nice and early and pulls it hard towards deep backward square leg fence for yet another maximum. The crowd are up on their feet to acknowledge the fight by the English skipper and so do the rest of the English players on the balcony.
55.3
6
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
DROPPED AND SIX! Sharp bumper, at the batter, Ben Stokes goes back in the crease and looks to hook this one on the leg side. Gets a top edge that flies down towards the fine leg fence. Mitchell Starc stationed near the ropes sets himself to catch this one but the ball slips off his palm and goes over the ropes for six more runs.
55.2
6
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
SIX! Dispatched! Banged in, around middle, Ben Stokes backs away and pulls it in the air towards deep mid-wicket. Does not middle this one but gets enough to clear Marnus Labuschagne at deep mid-wicket.
55.2
wd
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
WIDE! Short and outside off, Ben Stokes makes room and lets the ball go. The ball sails over his head for a wide.
55.1
4
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
FOUR! Ben Stokes continues to motor along! Back of a length and outside off, Ben Stokes move to the leg side and slaps it down the ground. Josh Hazlewood at long on gets his knee stuck in the turf and ends up conceding a boundary.
End Of The Over 55 : 212/6
2 Runs
- 1 WD 54.1
- 054.1
- 054.2
- 154.3
- 054.4
- 054.5
- 054.6
S. Broad
1 (7)
B. Stokes
78 (138)
P. Cummins
17-1-51-2
54.6
0
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
Pat Cummins this time bangs in a sharp bouncer, on middle, Stuart Broad does well to duck under it, and puts his bat down in the crease to mock the Aussies.
54.5
0
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
A huge appeal for caught behind, but turned down! This is back of a length again, on leg, Stuart Broad hops up to work it away but misses as the ball touches the sweater and goes towards the keeper where Alex Carey gathers it.
54.4
0
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
Short of a length and around leg, Stuart Broad moves across to tuck it away but misses as the ball just goes past the gloves.
54.3
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Short again and on leg, Ben Stokes pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.
54.2
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Pat Cummins follows the batter and bangs this short, on leg, Ben Stokes gets cramped for room as he tries to pull, and before he knows it gets hit on the body.
54.1
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
DROPPED! A tough chance goes down! Into the wicket and on off, Ben Stokes backs away and slaps it hard towards the bowler. Cummins in his follow through is unable to react quickly and the ball pops out of his hands.
54.1
wd
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
WIDE! Banged in short yet again, a bit wide outside off, the ball sails over Stokes' head for a wide.
End Of The Over 54 : 210/6
14 Runs
- 053.1
- 453.2
- 5 NB 53.3
- 053.3
- 053.4
- 453.5
- 153.6
B. Stokes
77 (135)
S. Broad
1 (4)
C. Green
9-2-39-1
53.6
1
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Back of a length, outside off, Ben Stokes stays on the back foot and slices it wide of backward point for a single.
53.5
4
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
FOUR! Hammered away yet again! Green persists with short length, Ben Stokes drags this one from outside off and crunches it to the right of deep mid-wicket for third boundary of the over.
53.4
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Short and angled across, outside off, from over the wicket, Ben Stokes tries to ramp it over the keeper but misses.
53.3
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Keeps it short and on middle, Ben Stokes pulls it hard along the ground to deep mid-wicket. Stokes refuses to take the single.
53.3
nb
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
NO BALL AND FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Ben Stokes! Green shortens his length a bit and bowls it around shoulder height. Ben Stokes is up to the task and pulls it hard and wide of deep backward square leg for four more runs.
53.2
4
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
FOUR! Powered away! Angles it in, on a length, Ben Stokes clears his front leg and swats it to the left of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
53.1
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Into the wicket and on middle, Ben Stokes goes for the pull but connects with thin air. The ball slips off his hand and goes flying towards square leg.
End Of The Over 53 : 196/6
3 Runs
- 152.1
- 052.2
- 052.3
- 052.4
- 152.5
- 152.6
B. Stokes
64 (128)
S. Broad
1 (4)
P. Cummins
16-1-49-2
52.6
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
On a good length, on off, Ben Stokes stays back and works it down to deep backward point. Keeps the strike with a single.
52.5
1
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
Angled in, down leg, on a short length, Stuart Broad gets inside the line and helps it down to fine leg for a single.
52.4
0
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
Continues to go short, around off, Stuart Broad fends at the delivery and catches it on the armpit. Seems fine to resume though.
Halt! Stuart Broad has been hit on the helmet. The physio is in for the mandatory concussion check. He is good to continue now.
52.3
0
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
Flush into the helmet! Sharp bumper, directed at the batter, Stuart Broad takes his eyes off the ball and the ball catches him on the grill. He is a bit shaken by the blow and the physio sprints out to have a look.
52.2
0
Pat Cummins To Stuart Broad
Another back-of-a-length delivery, outside off, Stuart Broad hangs back and keeps it out on the off side.
52.1
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Serves it on a back of a length, around middle, Ben Stokes tucks it off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Stuart Broad comes out to the middle now.
End Of The Over 52 : 193/6
1 Runs
- 051.1
- 151.2
- 051.3
- 051.4
- 051.5
- W 51.6
J. Bairstow
10 (22)
B. Stokes
62 (126)
C. Green
8-2-25-1
51.6
W
Cameron Green To Jonny Bairstow OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! Smart work by Alex Carey and Jonny Bairstow looks absolutely stunned! Cameron Green bangs it in yet again, on middle, Jonny Bairstow ducks and starts walking out of the crease thinking that the umpire has called for the over. Alex Carey, behind the stumps, collects the ball and underarms it at the batter's end. He hits the wickets and the Australian players start celebrating. The third umpire is called into action and the side-on replays confirm that Bairstow was way out of his crease when the throw hit. Bairstow is shell-shocked by what has happened but has to make his way back now. Boos around the ground but Australia have played by the rules here. You cannot venture out of your crease unless the ball is declared dead. In this case, Carey was in the process of throwing the ball at the stumps. The Aussies are on top!
51.5
0
Cameron Green To Jonny Bairstow
Into the wicket again, on middle, Jonny Bairstow ducks underneath yet again.
51.4
0
Cameron Green To Jonny Bairstow
Around leg, on a short length, Jonny Bairstow leaves it alone.
51.3
0
Cameron Green To Jonny Bairstow
Bumper, directed at the batter, Jonny Bairstow comfortably gets out of the way.
51.2
1
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
On a shortish length, on middle and leg, Ben Stokes swivels in the crease and pulls it past short square leg for a run.
51.1
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Short from 'round the wicket, outside off, Ben Stokes shapes to pull but drops his wrists and pulls out of the shot.
End Of The Over 51 : 192/5
1 Runs
- 050.1
- 050.2
- 150.3
- 050.4
- 050.5
- 050.6
J. Bairstow
10 (18)
B. Stokes
61 (124)
P. Cummins
15-1-46-2
50.6
0
Pat Cummins To Jonny Bairstow
Around off, on a length, Jonny Bairstow is back to defend this one on the off side.
50.5
0
Pat Cummins To Jonny Bairstow
Banged in short but slightly down leg, Jonny Bairstow leans out of the way and lets it go.
50.4
0
Pat Cummins To Jonny Bairstow
Full this time, outside off, Jonny Bairstow is half forward to defend. Gets an outside edge that rolls to gully.
50.3
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Shortens his length, around leg, Ben Stokes nudges this one off the back foot towards mid-wicket for a single.
50.2
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Fuller in length now, around off, Ben Stokes drives with a straight bat but finds mid off.
50.1
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Lands it on a back of a length, on middle, Ben Stokes stays back and defends it towards silly point.
End Of The Over 50 : 191/5
1 Runs
- 049.1
- 049.2
- 149.3
- 049.4
- 049.5
- 049.6
J. Bairstow
10 (15)
B. Stokes
60 (121)
J. Hazlewood
10-0-40-1
49.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Jonny Bairstow
Pulls his length back a bit and bowls it outside off, Jonny Bairstow presses forward and defends it on the off side.
49.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Jonny Bairstow
Another full delivery, on off, Jonny Bairstow gets on the front foot and drives it to mid off.
49.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Jonny Bairstow
Pitched up, on middle, a hint of inward movement, Jonny Bairstow works it off the inner part of the bat to mid-wicket.
49.3
1
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Bowls it in the channel, on off, Ben Stokes stays back and guides it wide of backward point for a single.
49.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Shaping in, on middle, on a back of a length, Ben Stokes hangs back and defends it on the off side.
49.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Back of a length, on off, Ben Stokes steps out and pushes it to cover.
End Of The Over 49 : 190/5
5 Runs
- 048.1
- 148.2
- 048.3
- 048.4
- 448.5
- 048.6
J. Bairstow
10 (12)
B. Stokes
59 (118)
P. Cummins
14-1-45-2
48.6
0
Pat Cummins To Jonny Bairstow
Close! This is fullish and around off, nips back in sharply and keeps low too, Jonny Bairstow looks to push it away but get beaten on the inside edge.
48.5
4
Pat Cummins To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Fine shot! Pat Cummins lands this short, on middle, keeps a bit low, Jonny Bairstow gets on top of it and heaves it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
48.4
0
Pat Cummins To Jonny Bairstow
Fuller one, on off, Jonny Bairstow keeps it out to the off side.
48.3
0
Pat Cummins To Jonny Bairstow
On a length and on off, Jonny Bairstow guides it towards point.
48.2
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Back of a length and around leg, Ben Stokes clips it through square leg for a single.
48.1
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Ouch..that must have hurt! Pat Cummins bangs this short of a length and on middle, Ben Stokes moves back to dab it away with gets beaten due to the extra bounce and gets hit around his elbow, He looks in some pain.
End Of The Over 48 : 185/5
6 Runs
- 447.1
- 147.2
- 047.3
- 147.4
- 047.5
- 047.6
J. Bairstow
6 (8)
B. Stokes
58 (116)
J. Hazlewood
9-0-39-1
47.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Jonny Bairstow
Much fuller and outside off, Jonny Bairstow pushes without much timing to mid off.
47.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Jonny Bairstow
Length delivery, outside off, Jonny Bairstow gets on the front foot and drives it straight to wide mid off.
47.4
1
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Back of a length, around off, Ben Stokes hangs back and guides it past gully for one more run.
47.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Shaping away, in the corridor of uncertainty, on a good length, Ben Stokes is drawn forward in defence and gets beaten on the outside edge.
47.2
1
Josh Hazlewood To Jonny Bairstow
Hurls it on middle, angling in, Jonny Bairstow works it off the inner part of the bat towards square leg for a run.
47.1
4
Josh Hazlewood To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Classy by Jonny Bairstow! Hazlewood bowls it fuller, around middle and leg, Jonny Bairstow clips it off his pads through mid-wicket for a boundary.
End Of The Over 47 : 179/5
2 Runs
- 146.1
- 046.2
- 146.3
- 046.4
- 046.5
- 046.6
B. Stokes
57 (114)
J. Bairstow
1 (4)
P. Cummins
13-1-40-2
46.6
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
On a good length, on off, Ben Stokes gets behind the line and solidly keeps it out.
46.5
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Angling away, on a good length, outside off, Ben Stokes lets the ball go through to the keeper.
46.4
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Into the wicket this time, around middle and leg, Ben Stokes ducks underneath quickly.
46.3
1
Pat Cummins To Jonny Bairstow
Fuller now, outside off, Jonny Bairstow takes a stride forward and drops it in front of cover for a run.
46.2
0
Pat Cummins To Jonny Bairstow
Lands it on a hard lengh, in the channel, on off, Jonny Bairstow dabs it to backward point.
46.1
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
At the hips, on a back of a length, Ben Stokes nudges it off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 46 : 177/5
3 Runs
- 045.1
- 145.2
- 245.3
- W 45.4
- 045.5
- 045.6
J. Bairstow
0 (2)
B. Stokes
56 (110)
J. Hazlewood
8-0-33-1
45.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Jonny Bairstow
Serves it outside off, on a good length, Jonny Bairstow lets it go.
45.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Jonny Bairstow
Fuller and on off, Jonny Bairstow plants his foot forward and clips it to wide mid on.
Jonny Bairstow walks out to bat now.
45.4
W
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Duckett OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! A brilliant catch by Alex Carey and there is the wicket Australia so desperately wanted! Hazlewood bends his back and bangs it in, on middle and leg, Ben Duckett walks across in the crease and looks to hook. The ball climbs on him and gets it off the gloves. The lobs behind the wicket towards Alex Carey who times the leap to perfection and takes a one-handed stunner. A tough catch but Alex Carey made it look easy by standing a bit on the leg side before the ball was bowled.
45.3
2
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Duckett
Short again, on middle, Ben Duckett pulls it wide of deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.
45.2
1
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
On a length, on off, Ben Stokes shimmies down track and pushes it to mid on. He sets off for a quick single. Pat Cummins gets to ball quickly but opts to throw at the batter's which allows Stokes to make his ground.
45.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Serves it on a good length and angles it across, outside off, Ben Stokes leaves the ball alone.
Drinks Break! This has been a strong start by England, scoring at a brisk pace in the first hour. Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett, the two overnight batters have been positive in their approach and have kept the scoreboard ticking. With the hosts still 197 runs away, they have their hopes pinned on these two. As far as Australia are concerned, there has not been enough movement in the first hour to keep the bowlers interested. Pat Cummins and Co. will look to regroup and reset in this break.
End Of The Over 45 : 174/4
4 Runs
- 044.1
- 044.2
- 144.3
- 144.4
- 144.5
- 144.6
B. Stokes
55 (108)
B. Duckett
81 (110)
C. Green
7-2-24-0
44.6
1
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Overpitched and on off, Ben Stokes pushes it towards covers and sets off for the run, Steven Smith has a shy at the bowler's end where the ball hits the bat of Stokes and deflects away, but not for a boundary. We have seen that somewhere before and Stokes is having a laugh about it. Also, that is the exact end where it happened in the 2019 World Cup Final.
44.5
1
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
A bit fuller, on off, Ben Duckett guides it through point for another run.
44.4
1
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Short of a length and on middle, Ben Stokes pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a run. England need 199 runs to win now!
44.3
1
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
Back of a length and on off, Ben Duckett drops it in front of gully for a quick single.
44.2
0
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
Short and on middle, Ben Duckett pulls it towards square leg.
44.1
0
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
Short of a length and outside off, Ben Duckett makes an easy leave.
End Of The Over 44 : 170/4
2 Runs
- 043.1
- 243.2
- 043.3
- 043.4
- 043.5
- 043.6
B. Stokes
53 (106)
B. Duckett
79 (106)
J. Hazlewood
7-0-30-0
43.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Josh Hazlewood tries the yorker, but bowls this way down the leg side, Ben Stokes tries to swipe it away but misses.
43.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes is getting a bit restless! This is full and on middle, Ben Stokes uses his feet to block, but gets a bottom edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.
43.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Josh Hazlewood bangs in a bouncer, on leg, Ben Stokes ducks under it well.
43.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Goes fuller, on off, angling in, Ben Stokes steers it towards backward point.
43.2
2
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
On a length and around off, Ben Stokes walks down the pitch and cuts it wide of deep point for a couple of runs.
43.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Back of a length and on middle, Ben Stokes pats it down off the bottom half as the ball bounces over and wide of the stumps. Stokes was alert anyways.
End Of The Over 43 : 168/4
5 Runs
- 042.1
- 042.2
- 042.3
- 1 WD 42.4
- 042.4
- 442.5
- 042.6
B. Duckett
79 (106)
B. Stokes
51 (100)
C. Green
6-2-20-0
42.6
0
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
Fullish and on middle, Ben Duckett knocks it towards short mid-wicket.
42.5
4
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
FOUR! Ben Duckett finds the gap this time! This is back of a length and around leg, Ben Duckett pulls it off the hips towards the deep backward square leg fence for a boundary.
42.4
0
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
Fuller and on off, Ben Duckett pushes it towards short covers.
42.4
wd
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
Cameron Green with another bouncer, but too high, Ben Duckett ducks under it. Wided.
42.3
0
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
Another short delivery, on middle, Ben Duckett pulls it square leg again.
42.2
0
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
Cameron Green bangs in a bouncer, on off, Ben Duckett leaves it alone.
42.1
0
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
Short and on middle, Ben Duckett pulls it just on the bounce towards square leg.
End Of The Over 42 : 163/4
8 Runs
- 441.1
- 1 WD 41.2
- 141.2
- 141.3
- 041.4
- 041.5
- 141.6
B. Duckett
75 (100)
B. Stokes
51 (100)
J. Hazlewood
6-0-28-0
41.6
1
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Duckett
Short again and down the leg, Ben Duckett forces it towards fine leg for one.
41.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Duckett
On a length and on middle, Ben Duckett defends it down the pitch.
41.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Duckett
Short of a length and around off, Ben Duckett moves across but mistimes his pull towards short mid-wicket.
41.3
1
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Touch fuller, on off, Ben Stokes uses his feet and taps it towards point for run.
41.2
1
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Duckett
Back of a length and around leg, Ben Duckett hoicks it towards fine leg for a single.
41.2
wd
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Duckett
Josh Hazlewood bangs another bouncer, on leg, too high for the batter, Ben Duckett moves across and lets it go. It is called a wide for height.
41.1
4
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Duckett
FOUR! Superb shot! Josh Hazlewood begins with a short ball as well, on middle, Ben Duckett pulls it well wide of Steven Smith at deep square leg who gives up the chase s the ball races to the fence for a boundary.
Change from both ends as Josh Hazlewood comes on to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 41 : 155/4
5 Runs
- 140.1
- 040.2
- 240.3
- 040.4
- 140.5
- 140.6
B. Duckett
69 (95)
B. Stokes
50 (99)
C. Green
5-2-15-0
40.6
1
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
Short once more, on middle, Ben Duckett gets a bit hurried and gets a top edge while trying to pull, but it goes through the vacant square leg region for one more.
40.5
1
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
FIFTY FOR STOKES! This has come at a great time for the hosts but he knows that the job is not done yet. This is short again and on middle, Ben Stokes pulls it towards deep square leg for one.
40.4
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Cameron Green bangs in a bouncer once more, on off, Ben Stokes leans away from it.
40.3
2
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Short again and on middle, Ben Stokes pulls it wide of Steven Smith at square leg but Mitchell Starc runs to his right from fine leg and slides to keep it inside. Two runs taken!
40.2
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Another good bouncer, on off, Ben Stokes sways away from it.
40.1
1
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
Cameron Green starts with a short delivery, on middle, Ben Duckett pulls it towards square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 40 : 150/4
3 Runs
- 139.1
- 039.2
- 039.3
- 139.4
- 039.5
- 139.6
B. Duckett
67 (93)
B. Stokes
47 (95)
M. Starc
15-1-58-2
39.6
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Another short delivery, on middle, Ben Duckett pulls it towards square leg where Steven Smith stops it well again sliding to his right. They cross.
39.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Short again and outside off, slower too, Ben Duckett moves across and tries to pull, but chops it onto the wicket.
39.4
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Mitchell Starc bangs this short and on middle, Ben Stokes pulls it wide of deep square leg where Travis Head runs to his left and dives to stop it. Only a run taken.
39.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Back of a length and on middle, Ben Stokes keeps it out to the off side.
39.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Full and on middle, Ben Stokes drives it towards wide mid off.
39.1
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Short of a length and on leg, Ben Duckett nudges it towards square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 39 : 147/4
9 Runs
- 138.1
- 138.2
- 138.3
- 138.4
- 1 NB 38.5
- 438.5
- 038.6
B. Stokes
46 (92)
B. Duckett
65 (90)
P. Cummins
12-1-38-2
38.6
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Back of a length and on off, Ben Stokes taps it to the off side.
38.5
4
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
FOUR! Ben Stokes shows intent! Pat Cummins bowls this fuller, on middle, Ben Stokes skips down the track and adjust well to open the face of his bat to guide it towards the third man fence for a boundary.
38.5
nb
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Pat Cummins bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Ben Stokes sways away from it. Cummins has overstepped and it is called a No Ball.
38.4
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Back of a length and around leg, Ben Duckett works it off the inner half onto his body as the ball rolls towards square leg. They cross.
38.3
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Goes fuller, on the pads, Ben Stokes clips it through square leg for another run.
38.2
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Short and on middle, Ben Duckett pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a run.
38.1
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
On a length and on off, Ben Stokes taps it towards point for a single.
End Of The Over 38 : 138/4
1 Runs
- 037.1
- 037.2
- 037.3
- 037.4
- 037.5
- 137.6
B. Stokes
40 (87)
B. Duckett
63 (88)
M. Starc
14-1-55-2
37.6
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
This is on a good length and on middle, angling, Ben Stokes defends it off the inner half towards square leg for a single.
37.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Fullish and outside off, Ben Stokes leaves it alone.
37.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Another huge appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger! However, Ben Stokes reviews it straightaway! Mitchell Starc bowls this full and on middle, shaping away, Ben Stokes is late to put his bat down in time to block but manages to get an inside edge onto his pads. UltraEdge confirms the same and England keep their reviews. Stokes survives!
37.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
On a length and on middle, Ben Stokes keeps it out to the off side.
37.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Full again and around leg, Ben Stokes misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards the keeper where Alex Carey dives to his right to grab it.
37.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Full and on middle, Ben Stokes blocks it down the pitch.
End Of The Over 37 : 137/4
2 Runs
- 236.1
- 036.2
- 036.3
- 036.4
- 036.5
- 036.6
B. Duckett
63 (88)
B. Stokes
39 (81)
P. Cummins
11-1-29-2
36.6
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Extra bounce! Pat Cummins lands this short of a length and outside off, angles away with some bounce, Ben Duckett fails to reach for it.
36.5
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Good delivery! This is full again, on off, shaping away, Ben Duckett looks to defend but misses as the ball just goes past the outside edge.
36.4
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Touch fuller, on middle, Ben Duckett tucks it towards short mid-wicket.
36.3
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Length again, on middle, angling away, Ben Duckett guides it off the outer half towards point.
36.2
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
This is on a good length and around off, angling away, Ben Duckett lets it go to the keeper.
36.1
2
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Short and around off, Ben Duckett pulls it wide of deep square leg for a brace.
End Of The Over 36 : 135/4
0 Runs
- 035.1
- 035.2
- 035.3
- 035.4
- 035.5
- 035.6
B. Stokes
39 (81)
B. Duckett
61 (82)
M. Starc
13-1-54-2
35.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
A maiden over then! This is on a good length, on off, Ben Stokes taps it to the right of the bowler.
35.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
BEATEN! This is another pitched-up delivery, on off, shaping away sharply, Ben Stokes looks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.
35.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Full again, on middle, Ben Stokes knocks it towards mid on.
35.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Another huge appeal for LBW, but turned down again! Mitchell Starc serves this full and around leg, swings in late, Ben Stokes looks to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. Pat Cummins decides against the review.
35.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Full and on off, Ben Stokes drives it straight to wide mid off.
35.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
On a length but down the leg side, Ben Stokes misses his flick as Alex Carey collects it well behind the stumps diving to his left.
End Of The Over 35 : 135/4
4 Runs
- 034.1
- 034.2
- 034.3
- 034.4
- 034.5
- 434.6
B. Duckett
61 (82)
B. Stokes
39 (75)
P. Cummins
10-1-27-2
34.6
4
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
FOUR! Nice shot! Pat Cummins bangs this short, it sits up nicely, Ben Duckett gets on top of the bounce and forces it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
34.5
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Another full delivery, on off, Ben Duckett drills it towards mid off this time.
34.4
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Full and on middle, Ben Duckett drives it towards mid on.
34.3
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
BEAUTY! Pat Cummins lands this short of a length and around off, nips away a bit, Ben Duckett tries to have a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
34.2
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
A bit fuller, on off, Ben Duckett blocks it down the pitch.
34.1
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Pat Cummins bangs this short and on off, Ben Duckett looks to pull it away but gets a bottom edge onto the pitch.
End Of The Over 34 : 131/4
13 Runs
- 133.1
- 433.2
- 433.3
- 133.4
- 233.5
- 133.6
B. Duckett
57 (76)
B. Stokes
39 (75)
M. Starc
12-0-54-2
33.6
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Back of a length and around leg, Ben Duckett hoicks it towards fine leg for one.
33.5
2
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Short and on middle, Ben Duckett pulls it wide of square leg where Steven Smith dives to his right to make a good stop. Two runs taken!
33.4
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Pitched up, on leg, Ben Stokes nudges it past short mid-wicket for a run.
33.3
4
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
FOUR! Two in two! Even better shot this one! This is full again from Starc, on off, Ben Stokes shows the full face of the bat and drives it wide of mid off for another boundary.
33.2
4
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
FOUR! First boundary of Day 5! It comes from the bat of Ben Stokes! Mitchell Starc serves this full and around leg, Ben Stokes flicks it nicely towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
33.1
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Short and on middle, Ben Duckett plays a controlled pull towards square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 33 : 118/4
3 Runs
- 132.1
- 032.2
- 132.3
- 032.4
- 032.5
- 132.6
B. Duckett
53 (73)
B. Stokes
30 (72)
P. Cummins
9-1-23-2
32.6
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
On a length and on off, Ben Duckett pushes it wide of mid off for another run.
32.5
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Pitched up, on middle, Ben Duckett drives it towards mid on.
32.4
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Pulls his length back a bit, on off, angling in, Ben Duckett chops it in front of gully.
32.3
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Full again and around leg, Ben Stokes tucks it wide of short mid-wicker for a run. Every run is being applauded here in Lord's.
32.2
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Goes fuller and outside off, angling away, Ben Stokes leaves it alone.
32.1
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Pat Cummins to bowl from the other end! He begins with a good-length delivery, on off, Ben Duckett punches it towards covers for a single.
End Of The Over 32 : 115/4
1 Runs
- 031.1
- 131.2
- 031.3
- 031.4
- 031.5
- 031.6
B. Stokes
29 (70)
B. Duckett
51 (69)
M. Starc
11-0-41-2
31.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
A huge appeal for LBW but turned down! Tailing in sharply, on a good length, on middle, Ben Stokes plants his foot forward to defend. Gets an inside onto the pads. Australian players thinking it come off both pads and go up in appeal. The umpire turns it down and Pat Cummins decides against reviewing it.
31.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Serves it at 142 kph, on a fullish length, sliding down leg, Ben Stokes misses the clip.
31.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Keeps it on a short length, on off, Ben Stokes gets on his toes and punches it straight to cover.
31.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
In the channel, on off, on a good length, Ben Stokes shoulders arms. The ball kept a bit low on that occasion.
31.2
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Ben Duckett and England are underway on Day 5! On a shortish length, around leg, Ben Duckett pulls it off his hips to fine leg for a single.
31.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Starts off on a back of a length, angling down leg, Ben Duckett gets inside the line to help it fine but misses.
All in readiness for the play to commence on the fifth and final day of the second Ashes Test. The cloudy conditions greet the two umpires and players as they make their way out to the middle. Ben Duckett and Ben Stokes will resume their innings for England. Mitchell Starc will start the proceedings with the ball for Australia. Here we go...
On the flip side, Australia were off to a cautious start courtesy of their overnight batters. However, they lost their way and fell way short of what they would have liked at the start of the day. Aussie new ball pairing of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins put on an absolute clinic of seam bowling to put shivers in the English camp. They almost got rid of Ben Duckett only for the third umpire to deem it an unfair catch by Starc. Having dominated for most parts of the game, Australia will go all in for the win on this final day. Will Australia reign supreme? Or will it be Ben Stokes and Co. to do the unthinkable? We will have all the answers as the action on Day 5 is coming up shortly...
Having began the day on the back foot, England came out with a clear plan of bowling it short. With excellent field placement and relentless short ball barrage, England rolled Australia over for 370. However, the hosts were unable to back it up with the bat in the third session. In no time, they were reduced to 45-4 but Ben Duckett and Ben Stokes steadied the ship and will look to play out the crucial first hour on Day 5.
In the past four days, we have witnessed these two teams trading blows back and forth and we have now arrived at the final day with all four results possible. Hello and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our coverage of Day 5 of the second Test between England and Australia at the Lord's in London.
... DAY 5, SESSION 1 ...
Right then, that is it from a riveting Day 4 of this Ashes Second Test. Australia are still a bit ahead but they know the threat of England as they will go all out for the win because that's what 'Bazball' is all about. The fifth and final Day will start at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT), but you can join us early for all the build-up. Cheers!
Australia came out to bowl in the third session knowing that they have a lot of runs to play with and that was visible in their efforts. Mitchell Starc was on fire right from the start as he got rid of Zak Crawley first, and then bowled a peach to castle Ollie Pope. Pat Cummins followed it up by getting rid of Joe Root and Harry Brook in the same over with two unplayable deliveries as the hosts were reduced to 45-5. However, Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett weathered the storm well and scored runs pretty quickly to counterattack the Aussies. The latter, who was given out earlier but DRS came to his rescue notched up a good fifty. However, he was part of a controversial decision again late in the Day when Starc caught him at fine leg but the umpires deemed he dragged the ball along the ground when he went down and Duckett got another life. It will surely be up for discussion and could be a huge moment in this Test. In the end, the hosts did not lose any further wickets and they will need 257 runs on Day 5 with six wickets in hand.
It was a balanced first session as both Usman Khawaja and Steven Smith saw out the first hour without much fuss. The plan from England was pretty clear as they only bowled short and stuck to that plan, and ultimately started to get the rewards and bundled out the Aussies for 279 over two sessions. Stuart Broad was brilliant once again as he finished with four wickets while the others chipped in as well. Australian batters looked very uncomfortable with the shorter length as all of them lost their wicket to that length but the positive for them was they punished every loose ball and kept the scoreboard ticking. The moment of the Day was when Nathan Lyon bravely came out to bat with a lot of pain and also smashed a boundary which generated the loudest cheer from the crowd. So, the target set was 371 runs for the hosts.
A fascinating Day of Test cricket comes to an end! Session Summary - 114 runs and 4 wickets in 31 overs. Both the teams battled hard and looked determined to get the better of each other. In the context of the Match, Australia are still slight favourites unless the hosts bring out something special to chase down this huge target. A lot of talking points and some great cricket, and we enter Day 5 with all four results still possible.
End Of The Over 31 : 114/4
0 Runs
- 030.1
- 030.2
- 030.3
- 030.4
- 030.5
- 030.6
B. Stokes
29 (66)
B. Duckett
50 (67)
C. Green
4-2-10-0
30.6
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
A maiden to end the day! In the channel, on a good length, Ben Stokes shoulders arms. The ball goes over off stump and drops in front of Alex Carey behind the wicket. That will be Stumps on Day 4!
30.5
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Beauty! On a good length and shaping away, outside off, Ben Stokes shapes to defend. The ball nips away and zips past the outside edge of Stokes' bat.
30.4
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Perists with bumper, outside off, Ben Stokes moves to the leg side early and sees the ball go past him.
30.3
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Bangs it in, outside off, Ben Stokes sways away and lets it go through to the keeper.
30.2
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Angled down the leg side, on a shortish length, Ben Stokes gets out of the way and lets the ball pass.
30.1
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Short of a length and on off, Ben Stokes taps to the right of the bowler.
End Of The Over 30 : 114/4
1 Runs
- 029.1
- 029.2
- 029.3
- 029.4
- 129.5
- 029.6
B. Duckett
50 (67)
B. Stokes
29 (60)
M. Starc
10-0-40-2
29.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Back of a length and around leg again, Ben Duckett offers no shot at it.
29.5
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Mitchell Starc bowls a good yorker now, on middle, Ben Stokes jams it out towards mid on for a single.
29.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Mitchell Starc bangs this short again, on middle, Ben Stokes leans away from it.
29.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Short once more and down the leg side again, Ben Stokes lets it go to the keeper.
29.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Back of a length and on middle, Ben Stokes blocks it out.
29.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Short of a length and down the leg side, Ben Stokes leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 29 : 113/4
1 Runs
- 028.1
- 028.2
- 028.3
- 128.4
- 028.5
- 028.6
B. Duckett
50 (66)
B. Stokes
28 (55)
C. Green
3-1-10-0
28.6
0
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
Short and down leg, Ben Duckett ducks and leaves the ball alone.
28.5
0
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
Drama late on Day 4! Cameron Green comes from 'round the wicket and bangs it in, on off, Ben Duckett backs away to looks to upper cut it fine on the off side. He plays his shot a bit early. The ball comes off the back of the bat and flies down to fine leg who is standing very fine. Mitchell Starc there runs to his left and completes the catch while sliding. He seems confident that he has taken it safely. Ben Duckett starts to trudge off but the umpires ask him to wait as they want to ensure it is a clean take. The replays show that the ball has dragged on the turf while Starc has the ball in his left palm. However, the umpire deems that Starc was not in control of the ball and Ben Duckett survives late in the day.
28.4
1
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Angled into the hips by Green, Ben Stokes shuffles in the crease and nudges it towards backward square leg for a single.
28.3
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Short and a bit wide outside off, Ben Stokes is not tempted and lets the ball pass.
28.2
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Angled in, bouncer, around middle and leg, Ben Stokes ducks underneath quickly.
28.1
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Bangs it in, outside off, Ben Stokes leans out of the ball's way.
End Of The Over 28 : 112/4
6 Runs
- 127.1
- 027.2
- 427.3
- 127.4
- 027.5
- 027.6
B. Duckett
50 (64)
B. Stokes
27 (51)
M. Starc
9-0-39-2
27.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Sharp bumper, around leg, Ben Duckett lets it go. A great take by Alex Carey behind the wicket, leaping to his right.
27.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Strays down leg, on a shortish length, Ben Duckett gets inside the line to pull it fine but misses.
27.4
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Short and angling down leg, Ben Stokes pulls it down to fine leg for a run.
27.3
4
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
FOUR! Dispatched by Ben Stokes! Starc bowls it short, around off, Ben Stokes stands tall and latches onto the pull shot. Hits it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
27.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Short and just outside off, Ben Stokes punches it hard and finds Marnus Labuschagne at extra cover.
27.1
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
FIFTY for Ben Duckett! This has been a really good knock so far! Short again, on middle, Ben Duckett pulls it down to fine leg and gets across for a single. The English fans would be hoping that Duckett can convert this fifty into a big score.
End Of The Over 27 : 106/4
0 Runs
- 026.1
- 026.2
- 026.3
- 026.4
- 026.5
- 026.6
B. Stokes
22 (48)
B. Duckett
49 (61)
C. Green
2-1-9-0
26.6
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Short and at the batter, Ben Duckett ducks underneath comfortably.
26.5
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Beaten! Keeps it short and around off, Ben Stokes hangs back and has a waft away from the body. Gets beaten on the outside edge.
26.4
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
On a good length, in the channel, on off, Ben Stokes lets it go.
26.3
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
Bumper again, on off, left alone by Ben Stokes.
26.2
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
A bit short and outside off, the ball does not rise much and dies down on its way to the keeper.
26.1
0
Cameron Green To Ben Stokes
In the air but safe! Woah, where has that come from? Green bends his back and directs a bumper at the batter. Stokes gets himself into an awkward position and the ball lobs off his gloves. Luckily for him, the ball drops right in between short leg, keeper and first slip behind the wicket.
End Of The Over 26 : 106/4
7 Runs
- 125.1
- 025.2
- 425.3
- 025.4
- 025.5
- 225.6
B. Duckett
49 (61)
B. Stokes
22 (42)
M. Starc
8-0-33-2
25.6
2
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
On a hard length, around middle, Ben Duckett shuffles and clips it to the right of deep square leg for a couple of runs.
25.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Fullish delivery, on off, Ben Duckett drives it straight to wide mid off.
25.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
A bit fuller, on middle, Ben Duckett watchfully pushes it to mid on.
25.3
4
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
FOUR! Ben Duckett is finding his touch late in the day! Fraction short and outside off, Ben Duckett frees his arms and cuts it through the backward point region for a boundary. Moves to 47 with this shot.
25.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
On a length, just outside off, Ben Duckett crouches and punches it to mid off.
25.1
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Back of a length, around off, the ball rises but Stokes does well to ride it towards gully for a single. 100 comes up for England.
End Of The Over 25 : 99/4
9 Runs
- 1 WD 24.1
- 024.1
- 424.2
- 024.3
- 024.4
- 024.5
- 424.6
B. Duckett
43 (56)
B. Stokes
21 (41)
C. Green
1-0-9-0
24.6
4
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
FOUR! Cut away! Shorter and a bit wide outside off, Ben Duckett gets the width he needs and does not miss out. Cuts it through backward point for four more runs.
24.5
0
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
Shorter, on middle, Ben Duckett pulls but hits it straight to mid on.
24.4
0
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
Slightly short, outside off, Ben Duckett goes for the pull. Gets an inside edge that sneaks past the off stump.
24.3
0
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
A bit fuller, on off, Ben Duckett defends it off the toe end back to Green.
24.2
4
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
FOUR! Stunning shot! On a length and wide outside off, Ben Duckett picks the length early and lets his hands go through the ball. Creams the drive through extra cover for a boundary.
24.1
0
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
Short again, on off, Ben Duckett drags this one from above his head to square leg.
24.1
wd
Cameron Green To Ben Duckett
WIDE! Green starts with a bumper, on middle. The ball sails over Duckett's head for a wide.
End Of The Over 24 : 90/4
4 Runs
- 023.1
- 023.2
- 023.3
- 023.4
- 223.5
- 223.6
B. Stokes
21 (41)
B. Duckett
35 (50)
T. Head
4-0-23-0
23.6
2
Travis Head To Ben Stokes
Flighted, full around off, Ben Stokes gets forward and pushes it through extra cover for two runs more.
23.5
2
Travis Head To Ben Stokes
Short again, on middle, Ben Stokes goes on the back foot and whips it wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs.
23.4
0
Travis Head To Ben Stokes
Short and on off, Ben Stokes goes back and punches it to cover.
23.3
0
Travis Head To Ben Stokes
Floated up, on middle, Ben Stokes leans and defends.
23.2
0
Travis Head To Ben Stokes
Fired in, on middle and leg, Ben Stokes is solid in defence yet again.
23.1
0
Travis Head To Ben Stokes
Tossed up, on the pads, Ben Stokes defends with a straight bat.
End Of The Over 23 : 86/4
8 Runs
- 1 WD 22.1
- 022.1
- 022.2
- 222.3
- 422.4
- 1 WD 22.5
- 022.5
- 022.6
B. Duckett
35 (50)
B. Stokes
17 (35)
M. Starc
7-0-26-2
22.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Full and sliding down leg, Ben Duckett misses the clip and the ball goes on the bounce to Alex Carey behind the wicket.
22.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Back of a length, around off, Ben Duckett keeps it out off the back foot.
22.5
wd
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
WIDE! Another bumper, way too short, outside off. Called wide by the umpire once again.
22.4
4
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
FOUR! Nicely placed in the gap! Comes from 'round the wicket and bowls it slightly short, down leg, Ben Duckett gets inside the line and pulls it right between fine leg and deep backward square leg for a boundary.
22.3
2
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Short and a bit wide outside off, Ben Duckett frees his arms and cuts it wide of deep point for a couple of runs more.
22.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Keeps it on a shortish length, around off, Ben Duckett looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the front pad.
22.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Back of a length, outside off, Ben Duckett stays in the crease and looks to pull. Miscues it towards mid-wicket for a dot.
22.1
wd
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
WIDE! Goes but short but too short, outside off, called a wide.
End Of The Over 22 : 78/4
7 Runs
- 021.1
- 421.2
- 121.3
- 021.4
- 221.5
- 021.6
B. Stokes
17 (35)
B. Duckett
29 (44)
T. Head
3-0-19-0
21.6
0
Travis Head To Ben Stokes
Full and wide outside off, Ben Stokes drives it hard but straight to cover.
21.5
2
Travis Head To Ben Stokes
Fuller around middle, Ben Stokes makes room and drills it down the ground. Pat Cummins at mid on, slides and tidies it up. Two runs taken.
21.4
0
Travis Head To Ben Stokes
Short and on middle, Ben Stokes goes back and pushes it back to Head.
21.3
1
Travis Head To Ben Duckett
Low full toss, on off and middle, Ben Duckett drives it wide of mid off and takes a single.
21.2
4
Travis Head To Ben Duckett
FOUR! Good use of the feet! Floated up, on middle, Ben Duckett shimmies down the track and thumps it over mid on for a boundary.
21.1
0
Travis Head To Ben Duckett
Tossed up, on middle, Ben Duckett defends with an angled bat to short leg.
End Of The Over 21 : 71/4
1 Runs
- 120.1
- 020.2
- 020.3
- 020.4
- 020.5
- 020.6
B. Stokes
15 (32)
B. Duckett
24 (41)
M. Starc
6-0-18-2
20.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Back of a length, outside off, Ben Stokes reaches out and looks to punch. Does not time it well and finds mid off.
20.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Sharp bumper, outside off, Ben Stokes sways away and leaves the ball alone.
20.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
At 142 kph, full and around off, Ben Stokes leans and drives it off the toe end of the bat to mid off.
20.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
Lands it on a good length, on off, Ben Stokes gets behind the line and defends it to mid on.
20.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Stokes
On a hard length, outside off, Ben Stokes hangs back and punches it to mid on without much timing.
20.1
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Starts on a short length, on middle, Ben Duckett swivels and pulls it to deep square leg for one more run.
Mitchell Starc (5-0-17-2) is brought back into the attack.
End Of The Over 20 : 70/4
10 Runs
- 619.1
- 119.2
- 219.3
- 019.4
- 119.5
- 019.6
B. Stokes
15 (27)
B. Duckett
23 (40)
T. Head
2-0-12-0
19.6
0
Travis Head To Ben Stokes
Full and around off, Ben Stokes presses forward and keeps it out.
19.5
1
Travis Head To Ben Duckett
On middle and leg, Ben Duckett works it off the front foot and wide of short leg for a run.
19.4
0
Travis Head To Ben Duckett
Flatter, on off, Ben Duckett goes back and carves it straight to backward point.
19.3
2
Travis Head To Ben Duckett
In the air...safe! Head gives the ball air and bowls it on middle, Ben Duckett is tempted in the flight and goes for the slog sweep. Gets a top edge that flies wide of Cameron Green at deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
19.2
1
Travis Head To Ben Stokes
Short and down leg, Ben Stokes goes back in his crease and works it to short fine leg. Scampers across for a single.
19.1
6
Travis Head To Ben Stokes
SIX! Ben Stokes goes straight! Floated up, around middle, Ben Stokes puts the dancing shoes on and smokes it over the long fence for a maximum.
End Of The Over 19 : 60/4
3 Runs
- 018.1
- 118.2
- 118.3
- 018.4
- 118.5
- 018.6
B. Duckett
20 (37)
B. Stokes
8 (24)
P. Cummins
8-1-20-2
18.6
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Moving away, on a good length, outside off, Ben Duckett shoulders arms.
18.5
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Angling into the pads once again, Ben Stokes flicks it nicely to deep square leg for one.
18.4
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
On a good length and just outside off, Ben Stokes hangs back and defends it to cover.
18.3
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Slower and shorter, down leg, Ben Duckett waits for it and pulls it down to fine leg for one.
18.2
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Goes full and around leg, Ben Stokes clips it wide of mid on and get across for a single.
18.1
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Angled across, on a good length, outside off, left alone by Ben Stokes.
End Of The Over 18 : 57/4
2 Runs
- 117.1
- 117.2
- 017.3
- 017.4
- 017.5
- 017.6
B. Duckett
19 (35)
B. Stokes
6 (20)
T. Head
1-0-2-0
17.6
0
Travis Head To Ben Duckett
Fullish delivery, on middle, Ben Duckett gets down to sweep. Does not place it well and the ball rolls straight to short fine leg.
17.5
0
Travis Head To Ben Duckett
Darted in full, on middle and leg, Ben Duckett gets beaten on the inside edge. A stifled appeal by Head as the ball catches Duckett on the pads. Turned down by the umpire as the ball was sliding down leg.
17.4
0
Travis Head To Ben Duckett
Short and on middle, Ben Duckett gets behind the line and defends.
17.3
0
Travis Head To Ben Duckett
Tossed up, on off, Ben Duckett blocks it off the front foot.
17.2
1
Travis Head To Ben Stokes
Pushed through quicker, on middle and leg, Ben Stokes presses to defend. Gets it off the inner edge of the bat towards mid-wicket for one.
17.1
1
Travis Head To Ben Duckett
Floats it up, on the pads, Ben Duckett clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Travis Head comes on to bowl now, replacing Josh Hazlewood.
End Of The Over 17 : 55/4
3 Runs
- 116.1
- 116.2
- 116.3
- 016.4
- 016.5
- 016.6
B. Stokes
5 (19)
B. Duckett
18 (30)
P. Cummins
7-1-17-2
16.6
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
On off stump line, on a good length, Ben Stokes presents a straight bat and keeps it out on the off side.
16.5
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Angling across, on a good length, outside off, Ben Stokes pushes away from the body and is lucky to not edge this one behind.
16.4
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Around off, on a back of a length, Ben Stokes gets squared up a bit and gets it off the outer part of the bat to backward point.
16.3
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
On a shortish length, on middle, Ben Duckett swivels and pulls it to backward square leg for a single.
16.2
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Around leg, on a good length, a hint of extra bounce, Ben Stokes works this one low to short leg. Matt Renshaw, the substitute fielder is unable to get down quickly and the ball goes through his legs for a single.
16.1
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Full and on the pads, Ben Duckett clips it along the ground to deep backward square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 16 : 52/4
3 Runs
- 015.1
- 015.2
- 115.3
- 015.4
- 015.5
- 215.6
B. Stokes
4 (15)
B. Duckett
16 (28)
J. Hazlewood
5-0-20-0
15.6
2
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Fraction short and just outside off, Ben Stokes gets on his toes and punches it through extra cover for a couple of runs.
15.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Angling in sharply, on a hard length, Ben Stokes looks to defend but gets an inside edge back onto his body.
15.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
In the corridor of uncertainty, on off, Ben Stokes watchfully leaves the ball alone.
15.3
1
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Duckett
Back of a length and at the hips, Ben Duckett stays back and nudges it to deep square leg for a single.
15.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Duckett
Short again on middle, Ben Duckett fends this one off the back foot on the leg side.
15.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Duckett
Short and down leg, Ben Duckett gets inside the line to pull but misses.
End Of The Over 15 : 49/4
0 Runs
- 014.1
- 014.2
- 014.3
- 014.4
- 014.5
- 014.6
B. Stokes
2 (12)
B. Duckett
15 (25)
P. Cummins
6-1-14-2
14.6
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Another bumper, around middle, Ben Stokes is quick to duck underneath.
14.5
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Serves it on a good length, around off, Ben Stokes solidly gets behind the line.
14.4
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Goes short again, around off, Ben Stokes ducks and leaves the ball alone.
14.3
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Banged in, around leg, Ben Stokes leans out of the way and lets it go.
14.2
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Keeps on a good length, on middle, Ben Stokes hops and keeps it out towards mid on.
14.1
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
In the channel, on off, on a good length, Ben Stokes defends with a straight bat down the wicket.
Drinks Break! Australia are all over England at the top moment. Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc have put on a clinic of seam bowling and have dismantled the English top order. WIth still plenty of time remaining in the day, they would will look for some more inroads. On the other hand, it has been a disastrous start for England and it is now more about saving the match than winning for Ben Stokes and Co.
End Of The Over 14 : 49/4
3 Runs
- 013.1
- 013.2
- 1 LB 13.3
- 113.4
- 013.5
- 113.6
B. Stokes
2 (6)
B. Duckett
15 (25)
J. Hazlewood
4-0-17-0
13.6
1
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
On a length and on off, Ben Stokes forces it towards mid off and scampers across for a run.
13.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Pitched up, on middle, Ben Stokes knocks it towards mid on.
13.4
1
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Duckett
Short and on middle, Ben Duckett pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
13.3
lb
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Back of a length and around leg, Ben Stokes misses his flick as the ball goes off his thigh pads towards fine leg. A leg bye is taken.
13.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Full again and outside off, Ben Stokes leaves it alone.
13.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Stokes
Fuller, on off, Ben Stokes blocks it out.
End Of The Over 13 : 46/4
5 Runs
- 012.1
- W 12.2
- 012.3
- 412.4
- W 12.5
- 112.6
B. Stokes
1 (1)
B. Duckett
14 (24)
P. Cummins
5-0-14-2
12.6
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Stokes
Comes from 'round the wicket and hurls it on a good length, in the channel, Ben Stokes presses forward and taps it towards backward point for a single.
English skipper Ben Stokes comes out to bat.
12.5
W
Pat Cummins To Harry Brook OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! What a wonderful delivery! Unplayable! Pat Cummins is leading from the front here. He lands this on a good length and around middle, nips away a bit after hitting the deck, Harry Brook stays at his crease and tries to block it but plays down the wrong line as he fails to read the movement, and it goes through to rattle the stumps. Two wickets in the over!
12.4
4
Pat Cummins To Harry Brook
DROPPED! A very tough chance though! This is full and on middle, Harry Brook drives it uppishly back towards the bowler where Pat Cummins tries to grab it with one hand but it goes through and races towards the long off fence for a boundary.
12.3
0
Pat Cummins To Harry Brook
Welcomes Brook with a bumper, outside off, Harry Brook hangs back and steers it along the ground to the slip cordon.
Harry Brook walks out to bat with England in a spot of bother.
12.2
W
Pat Cummins To Joe Root OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Pat Cummins strikes now! He gets rid Joe Root and this is the wicket that Australia wanted the most. Cummins once again bangs this short and around off, rises a bit after hitting the deck, Joe Root hops up and tries to ride the bounce and dab it away but only manages to get an outside edge towards first slip where David Warner pouches it safely. England three down now!
12.1
0
Pat Cummins To Joe Root
Pat Cummins steams in and bangs in a sharp bumper, on middle, Joe Root gets cramped for room and gets hit on his forearms.
End Of The Over 12 : 41/2
4 Runs
- 1 WD 11.1
- 011.1
- 011.2
- 111.3
- 011.4
- 011.5
- 211.6
B. Duckett
14 (24)
J. Root
18 (33)
J. Hazlewood
3-0-15-0
11.6
2
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Duckett
Pitched up, on middle, angling in, Ben Duckett just manages to flick it off his pads towards fine leg for a brace.
11.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Duckett
Touch fuller, on off, Ben Duckett late-cuts it towards point.
11.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Ben Duckett
Back of a length and on off, Ben Duckett keeps it out to the off side.
11.3
1
Josh Hazlewood To Joe Root
On a length and on off, Joe Root guides it towards point for a single.
11.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Joe Root
Fuller and on off, Joe Root fends it to the off side.
11.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Joe Root
RIPPER! This is on a good length and around off, nips back in sharply, Joe Root strides forward to block it but gets beaten on the inside edge.
11.1
wd
Josh Hazlewood To Joe Root
Josh Hazlewood bangs in a bouncer, but is way above the batter, Joe Root ducks under it. Wided.
End Of The Over 11 : 37/2
2 Runs
- 010.1
- 010.2
- 010.3
- 110.4
- 010.5
- 110.6
J. Root
17 (30)
B. Duckett
12 (21)
P. Cummins
4-0-9-0
10.6
1
Pat Cummins To Joe Root
Short and outside off, Joe Root punches it through point for one.
10.5
0
Pat Cummins To Joe Root
This is on a hard length and outside off, Joe Root lets it go to the keeper.
10.4
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Back of a length and around leg, Ben Duckett nudges it towards square leg for a single.
10.3
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Length again, on off, Ben Duckett pushes it towards covers.
10.2
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Fine delivery! This is on a good length and on off, nips away a bit, Ben Duckett looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
10.1
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Short of a length and around off, Ben Duckett pats it down towards point.
End Of The Over 10 : 35/2
7 Runs
- 09.1
- 49.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 1 NB 9.5
- 29.5
- 09.6
J. Root
16 (28)
B. Duckett
11 (17)
J. Hazlewood
2-0-11-0
9.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Joe Root
Pitched up, on off, Joe Root drives it towards mid off.
9.5
2
Josh Hazlewood To Joe Root
Back of a length and on off, Joe Root punches it wide of sweeper covers for a couple of runs.
9.5
nb
Josh Hazlewood To Joe Root
Short of a length and on off, Joe Root dabs it towards point. It is called a No Ball for overstepping though.
9.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Joe Root
Fullish and on middle, Joe Root solidly blocks it out.
9.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Joe Root
Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Joe Root taps it towards short covers.
9.2
4
Josh Hazlewood To Joe Root
FOUR! A streaky boundary! This is a bit fuller and on off, Joe Root looks to push it away with soft hands but it goes f the outside edge past slip cordon for a boundary.
9.1
0
Josh Hazlewood To Joe Root
On a length and on off, Joe Root keeps it out to the off side.
End Of The Over 9 : 28/2
2 Runs
- 18.1
- 08.2
- 08.3
- 18.4
- 08.5
- 08.6
B. Duckett
11 (17)
J. Root
10 (21)
M. Starc
5-0-17-2
8.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Full again and on off, Ben Duckett blocks it towards mid off.
8.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Touch fuller, outside off, shaping further away, Ben Duckett lets it go to the keeper.
8.4
1
Mitchell Starc To Joe Root
Short of a length and outside off, Joe Root steers it through point for a run.
8.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Joe Root
Length again, outside off, angling away, Joe Root offers no shot at it.
8.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Joe Root
On a length but down the leg side, Joe Root leaves it alone.
8.1
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Short of a length and on middle, Ben Duckett pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 8 : 26/2
4 Runs
- 47.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
J. Root
9 (18)
B. Duckett
10 (14)
J. Hazlewood
1-0-4-0
7.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Joe Root
Short again, outside off, keeps very low, Joe Root looks to cut it but misses.
7.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Joe Root
Short of a length and on middle, rises of the surface, Joe Root looks to pat it down but gets hit on the gloves.
7.4
0
Josh Hazlewood To Joe Root
Overpitched and on off, Joe Root drives it well but straight to mid off.
7.3
0
Josh Hazlewood To Joe Root
Back of a length and on off, Joe Root taps it towards short covers.
7.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Joe Root
Fuller and outside off, Joe Root leaves it alone.
7.1
4
Josh Hazlewood To Joe Root
FOUR! Joe Root greets Josh Hazlewood with a boundary! This is on a good length but down the leg side, Joe Root tickles it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
Josh Hazlewood is introduced into the attack now.
End Of The Over 7 : 22/2
3 Runs
- 06.1
- 06.2
- 06.3
- 16.4
- 16.5
- 16.6
J. Root
5 (12)
B. Duckett
10 (14)
M. Starc
4-0-15-2
6.6
1
Mitchell Starc To Joe Root
Mitchell Starc serves a yorker now, on off, Joe Root digs it out to the off side for one.
6.5
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Short and around leg, Ben Duckett hooks it towards fine leg for a run.
6.4
1
Mitchell Starc To Joe Root
On a length and on off, Joe Root guides it wide of gully for a single.
6.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Joe Root
Back of a length and outside off, Joe Root offers no shot at it.
6.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Joe Root
Full again and on middle, swinging in, Joe Root tucks it towards short mid-wicket where Pat Cummins makes a good stop diving to his right.
6.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Joe Root
Full and outside off, angling away, Joe Root leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 6 : 19/2
3 Runs
- 05.1
- 05.2
- 05.3
- 15.4
- 05.5
- 25.6
B. Duckett
9 (13)
J. Root
3 (7)
P. Cummins
3-0-7-0
5.6
2
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Fullish and on off, Ben Duckett drives it off the inner half through mid on for a brace.
5.5
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Length again, on middle, angling away, Ben Duckett looks to work it away but misses and gets hit high on his body.
5.4
1
Pat Cummins To Joe Root
On a length and on middle, Joe Root moves across and flicks it through square leg for a single.
5.3
0
Pat Cummins To Joe Root
Goes fuller, on middle, Joe Root knocks it towards mid on.
5.2
0
Pat Cummins To Joe Root
BEATEN! Pat Cummins lands this on a good length and around off, straightens a bit, Joe Root has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
5.1
0
Pat Cummins To Joe Root
Full and on middle, Joe Root blocks it towards mid off.
End Of The Over 5 : 16/2
3 Runs
- 04.1
- W 4.2
- 14.3
- 14.4
- 04.5
- 14.6
J. Root
2 (3)
B. Duckett
7 (11)
M. Starc
3-0-12-2
4.6
1
Mitchell Starc To Joe Root
Full again and on off, Joe Root pushes it towards covers for one.
4.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Joe Root
Pitched up, outside off, lands this in rough area and dribble to the keeper as Root offers no shot at it.
4.4
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Short and outside off, Ben Duckett cuts it towards deep point for a run.
4.3
1
Mitchell Starc To Joe Root
On a length and on off, Joe Root taps it towards point for a quick single and gets off the mark.
Joe Root comes in at number 4.
4.2
W
Mitchell Starc To Ollie Pope OUT!
OUT! CASTLED! Mitchell Starc at his best! A dream dismissal for a left-arm quick and this is an absolute peach. Starc serves this full and around middle, shaping in sharply with pace, Ollie Pope gets in an awkward position and his head falls as the ball goes through the gates against the pads to knock the middle stump out of the ground. Australia right on top here!
4.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Ollie Pope
BEATEN! Mitchell Starc lands this on a good length and on off, shaping in, Ollie Pope gets squared up as the ball just goes past the inside edge and not far away from the stumps as well.
End Of The Over 4 : 13/1
1 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 13.6
O. Pope
3 (8)
B. Duckett
6 (10)
P. Cummins
2-0-4-0
3.6
1
Pat Cummins To Ollie Pope
On a length and on off, Ollie Pope drops it to the left of the bowler for a quick single.
3.5
0
Pat Cummins To Ollie Pope
Pitched up, on off, Ollie Pope drives it straight to mid off.
3.4
0
Pat Cummins To Ollie Pope
Short of a length and on off, Ollie Pope keeps it out to the off side.
3.3
0
Pat Cummins To Ollie Pope
Full again and on off, Ollie Pope pushes it towards short covers.
3.2
0
Pat Cummins To Ollie Pope
Goes fuller, on middle, angling in, Ollie Pope knocks it towards mid on.
3.1
0
Pat Cummins To Ollie Pope
Back of a length and on off, Ollie Pope dabs it towards point.
End Of The Over 3 : 12/1
3 Runs
- W 2.1
- 12.2
- 02.3
- 12.4
- 12.5
- 02.6
B. Duckett
6 (10)
O. Pope
2 (2)
M. Starc
2-0-9-1
2.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
This is on a hard length but down the leg side, Ben Duckett misses his flick.
2.5
1
Mitchell Starc To Ollie Pope
Fullish and on middle, Ollie Pope clips it through square leg for a run.
2.4
1
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Angled into the hips, on a back of a length, Ben Duckett nudges it off the back foot to deep square leg for a single.
2.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
A huge appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger! The Australian players are delighted but Duckett takes the review after having a word with his partner. This is on a good length and around middle, nips away sharply of the deck, Ben Duckett looks to work it away but gets beaten due to the movement away and the ball hits him on the pads. UltraEdge shows nothing but Ball Tracking indicates that wickets is just missing. Ben Duckett survives!
2.2
1
Mitchell Starc To Ollie Pope
On a length and on middle, shaping in, Ollie Pope tucks it towards fine leg for a single.
Ollie Pope walks out to bat at number 3.
2.1
W
Mitchell Starc To Zak Crawley OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mitchell Starc draws first blood! A soft dismissal but the Aussies won't mind that. He serves this full and down the leg side, Zak Crawley looks to flick it away but only manages to tickle it behind wide of the keeper where Alex Carey dives to his left to take a sharp catch. There is a huge appeal for it, and after taking his time, the umpire raises his finger. Crawley does not take the review and he is disappointed with himself. England with an early blow!
End Of The Over 2 : 9/0
3 Runs
- 01.1
- 11.2
- 01.3
- 11.4
- 11.5
- 01.6
B. Duckett
5 (7)
Z. Crawley
3 (5)
P. Cummins
1-0-3-0
1.6
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
This is on a good length and on off, Ben Duckett blocks it to the off side.
1.5
1
Pat Cummins To Zak Crawley
Short and on middle, Pat Cummins pulls it towards deep square leg for another run.
1.4
1
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Touch fuller, on leg, Ben Duckett nudges it towards fine leg for a run.
1.3
0
Pat Cummins To Ben Duckett
Length again and on middle, Ben Duckett tucks it towards short mid-wicket.
1.2
1
Pat Cummins To Zak Crawley
On a length and on off, Zak Crawley drops it towards short covers for a quick single.
1.1
0
Pat Cummins To Zak Crawley
Pat Cummins begins with a back-of-a length delivery, on middle, Zak Crawley looks to fend it away but misses and gets hit on the thigh pads.
It will be Pat Cummins to operate from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 6/0
6 Runs
- 1 WD 0.1
- 00.1
- 10.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 40.6
B. Duckett
4 (4)
Z. Crawley
1 (2)
M. Starc
1-0-6-0
0.6
4
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
DROPPED AND FOUR! Mitchell Starc bangs this short and on off, nips away a bit, Ben Duckett looks to pat it down but gets an outside edge wide of gully where Cameron Green dives to his left and gets a hand but fails to hold on to it as the ball races towards the third man fence fora boundary.
0.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
On a length and on off, Ben Duckett blocks it out on the pitch.
0.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Pitched up but down the leg side, Ben Duckett misses his flick. Mitchell Starc is yet to find his rhythm.
0.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Ben Duckett
Back of a length and around off, shapes away with extra bounce, Ben Duckett leaves it alone.
0.2
1
Mitchell Starc To Zak Crawley
England and Zak Crawley are underway! This is full and on middle, swinging in, Zak Crawley flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.
0.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Zak Crawley
This is on a good length and around off, Zak Crawley lets it go to the keeper.
0.1
wd
Mitchell Starc To Zak Crawley
Mitchell Starc starts off with a wide! He bowls this full but way outside off, Zak Crawley leaves it alone. Wided.
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Match Info
- Venue Lord's Cricket Ground, London
- Weather Overcast
- Toss England won the toss and elected to field
- Result Australia beat England by 43 runs
- Player of the Match Steven Smith
- Umpire Ahsan Raza (PAK), Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Marais Erasmus (SA)
- Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
- Stumps: Australia 339/5 in 83.0 overs
- Australia 302/3 in 71.2 overs
- 4th wkt Partnership: 100 off 104 balls between S Smith (27) and T Head (67)
- T Head 15th Test fifty: 50 runs in 48 balls (9x4) (0x6)
- Drinks: Australia 261/3 in 66.0 overs
- Australia 250/3 in 63.2 overs
- 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 54 balls between S Smith (9) and T Head (35)
- S Smith Test fifty: 51 runs in 102 balls (6x4) (0x6)
- Australia 202/3 in 56.1 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 100 off 144 balls between M Labuschagne (41) and S Smith (43)
- Tea: Australia 190/2 in 50 overs
- Referral 3 (42.4 ovs): ENG against M Labuschagne (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, ENG: 3)
- Referral 2 (40.4 ovs): M Labuschagne against ENG (LBW) successful (AUS: 3, ENG: 3)
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 47 balls between M Labuschagne (18) and S Smith (25)
- Australia 150/2 in 37.2 overs
- Drinks: Australia 130/2 in 35.0 overs
- Referral 1 (33.3 ovs): S Smith against ENG (Caught) Successful (ENG: 3, AUS: 2)
- Australia 101/2 in 30.1 overs
- Rain Stoppage: Australia 79/1 in 26.0 overs
- Lunch: Australia 73/1 in 23.1 overs
- D Warner 35th Test fifty: 52 runs in 66 balls (6x4) (1x6)
- 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 110 balls between D Warner (38) and U Khawaja (10)
- Australia 50/0 in 18.1 overs
- D Warner dropped on 20 by O Pope in 12.6 overs
- Stumps: England 278/4 in 61.0 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 78 balls between H Brook (30) and B Stokes (15)
- England 250/4 in 50.4 overs
- H Brook dropped on 25 by M Labuschagne in 50.1 overs
- Drinks: England 217/3 in 44.0 overs
- England 200/2 in 40 overs
- England 153/1 in 32.1 overs
- Tea: England 145/1 in 30.0 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 53 off 69 balls between B Duckett (20) and O Pope (32)
- B Duckett 6th Test fifty: 52 runs in 84 balls (5x4) (0x6)
- England 100/1 in 20.1 overs
- Drinks: England 88/0 in 17.0 overs
- 1st wkt Partnership: 51 off 61 balls between Z Crawley (31) and B Duckett (18)
- England 51/0 in 10.1 overs
- Lunch: England 13/0 in 4.0 overs
- Innings Break: Australia 416/10 in 100.4 overs
- Australia 400/8 in 97.0 overs
- N Lyon dropped on 1 by J Tongue in 97.6 overs
- Drinks: Australia 393/7 in 95.0 overs
- S Smith 32nd Test hundred: 103 runs in 169 balls (14x4) (0x6)
- Australia 351/6: A Carey lbw b S Broad 22(43)
- Referral 4 (84.5 ovs): ENG against A Carey (LBW) Successful (ENG: 2, AUS: 3)
- Australia 351/5 in 84.2 overs
- Stumps: Australia 130/2 in 45.4 overs
- Rain Stoppage: Australia 130/2 in 45.4 overs
- U Khawaja 23rd Test fifty: 53 runs in 105 balls (10x4) (0x6)
- Australia 101/0 in 35.3 overs
- Referral 3 (26.2 ovs): M Labuschagne against ENG (LBW) Successful (ENG: 2, AUS: 2)
- Australia 63/1: D Warner lbw b J Tongue 25(76)
- Referral 2 (24.1 ovs): D Warner against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, AUS: 2)
- 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 125 balls between U Khawaja (31) and D Warner (18)
- Australia 50/0 in 20.5 overs
- Drinks: Australia 47/0 in 20.0 overs
- Referral 1 (6.4 ovs): ENG against D Warner (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, AUS: 3)
- Lunch: Australia 12/0 in 6.0 overs
- Innings Break: England 325/10 in 76.2 overs
- England 325/9: S Broad lbw b T Head 12(24)
- Referral 1 (75.5 ovs): S Broad against AUS (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, AUS: 3)
- Drinks: England 311/6 in 72.0 overs
- England 300/6 in 70.2 overs
- H Brook 4th Test fifty: 50 runs in 63 balls (4x4) (0x6)
- Stumps: England 114/4 in 31.0 overs
- B Duckett 6th Test fifty: 50 runs in 62 balls (6x4) (0x6)
- England 100/4 in 25.1 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 69 balls between B Duckett (25) and B Stokes (21)
- England 50/4 in 15.3 overs
- Drinks: England 49/4 in 14.0 overs
- Referral 1 (2.3 ovs): B Duckett against AUS (LBW) Successful (ENG: 3, AUS: 3)
- B Ducket dropped on 0 by C Green in 0.6 overs
- Tea: Australia 279/10 in 101.5 overs
- Innings Break: Australia 279/10 in 101.5 overs
- Australia 251/7 in 90.3 overs
- Lunch: Australia 222/5 in 74.0 overs
- Australia 202/5 in 68.6 overs
- T Head dropped on 0 by J Anderson in 62.3 overs
- Drinks: Australia 183/2 in 61.0 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 105 balls between U Khawaja (15) and S Smith (27)
- Australia 153/2 in 50.5 overs
- Referral 3 (78.5 ovs): AUS against J Anderson (Caught) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3, AUS: 2)
- England 300/6 in 71.4 overs
- Drinks: England 299/6 in 71.0 overs
- B Stokes 151 runs in 197 balls (9x4) (9x6)
- 7th wkt Partnership: 100 off 93 balls between B Stokes (86) and S Broad (11)
- England 250/6 in 58.1 overs
- B Stokes dropped on 114 by S Smith in 57.4 overs
- Lunch: England 243/6 in 57.0 overs
- 7th wkt Partnership: 50 off 29 balls between B Stokes (46) and S Broad (1)
- B Stokes 13th Test hundred: 100 runs in 142 balls (8x4) (4x6)
- B Stokes dropped on 77 by P Cummins in 54.1 overs
- England 200/6 in 53.2 overs
- Drinks: England 177/4 in 45.0 overs
- B Stokes Test fifty: 50 runs in 99 balls (4x4) (1x6)
- England 150/4 in 40.0 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 102 off 157 balls between B Duckett (51) and B Stokes (46)
- Referral 2 (37.4 ovs): B Stokes against AUS (LBW) Successful (ENG: 3, AUS: 3)
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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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