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ENG vs AUS, 2023 - Test Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
325&327 (81.3)
416&279
Australia beat England by 43 runs
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
  • 0