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ENG vs AUS, 2023 - Test Live Commentary
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Kennington Oval, London
, Jul 27, 2023
% Chance to Win
ENG
AUS
DRAW
Inn Break
Right then, that's all from the 73rd edition of the Ashes. Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes get together and pose with the Ashes Series Trophy. After the photographs are done, Cummins calls over his teammates to lift the coveted Ashes urn. This year's Ashes has ended with a 2-2 scoreline and it is Australia who will take the urn back home having won the last series. Both teams will take a month's break before they shift attention to the T20I format. England's next assignment sees them host New Zealand for a four-match T20I series while Australia travel to South Africa for a three-match T20I series. In the meantime, there's plenty of cricketing action happening across the globe. On Tuesday, 1st of August, West Indies and India will square off in the deciding game of their three-match ODI series. The first ball will be bowled at 7.00 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT). From here, it is goodbye and cheers!
Pat Cummins, the captain of Australia says that two high-quality teams participated in this series and most of the sessions were shared so he agrees that a drawn series is a fair result. Claims that right from the start they wanted to win the Ashes so from the word go in this run chase, they were looking to win. Mentions that they can be proud of retaining the Ashes against a quality side. Adds that it is the same side as the one that toured in 2019 so they are proud of the effort that they put in this time around. Informs that the Ashes is a difficult series not only out on the field but also with the fans and the media getting to you but he does not want to change anything about it. Reckons that there is no point looking at what they could change so 2-2 it is. Ends by paying tribute to Stuart Broad by saying that he is a great competitor who saves his best against Australia. Adds that he has played only one-third of the games that Broad has played and he cannot even think of playing that many matches so congratulations to him.
Ben Stokes, the skipper of England says that it is a really good feeling. Mentions that 2-2 is a fair reflection of two teams going toe-to-toe. Reckons that not many teams would have been able to respond after being 0-2 down. Feels pretty content with what they have achieved. Credits David Warner and Usman Khawaja for the way they batted in the fourth innings. Adds that it was always going to be tough chasing in the final inning with the scoreboard pressure. On Chris Woakes, he says that he says come good with the ball as well as with the bat in the lower order. On Mark Wood, he says that he could hardly walk but kept running in regardless. On Stuart Broad, he says that he has been an unbelievable performer for England and adds that it was written in the stars. On Moeen Ali, he says that he performed when it mattered the most for England and adds that he changed the game for them. Reckons that this series was what Test cricket needed.
Chris Woakes gets three awards as he is adjudged England’s Player of the Series, Man of the Match for this game as well as the Player of the Series for claiming 19 wickets in 6 innings. He says that it has been an amazing feeling to get into the side and win games. Claims that they still believed that they could come back despite being 2-0 down and 2-2 is a fair result. Informs that he was out of contention before so he just wanted to come into the side and contribute in order to help the team win a Ashes Test. Reckons that he felt like the opportunity would come, didn’t know when it will be but he needed to be prepared. Mentions that taking an early wicket when he was picked helped settle a few nerves. Adds that he got his rhythm going and some luck also went his way so he is grateful. About Stuart Broad, he says that the way he is going out is amazing and they will be hearing for a long time how he got a six on the last ball while batting and a wicket on his last delivery. Goes on to say that Australia are a pretty good team and it is not easy to take the wickets of big players so it was amazing to be able to do so. Admits that they were happy with the ball change and you have to have to some luck for it to work in your favour. Ends by saying that he does not know if he will continue playing Test cricket as he leaves that decision to Ben Stokes and the management but he would love to contribute and be a part of the toughest format of cricket.
Mitchell Starc is Australia's Player of the Series. He says that all five Test matches were incredible. Adds that it was exciting with the ebbs and flows throughout the series. On this loss, he says that it happened quickly and reckons that it was the nature of the series. Congratulates Stuart Broad on his retirement and says that he could not have written any better. Mentions that it was a fantastic tour to express himself. States that he got backing from Pat Cummins and Andrew McDonald. Feels that it was a pretty successful tour with a resilient group and a fantastic support staff.
Joe Root picks up the MVP award and the match officials collect their tokens. Now for some of the main awards and interviews...
The man of the moment, Stuart Broad is in for a chat. He starts by saying that it was absolutely wonderful. Adds that Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali set the tone after the rain interruption. Shares that once they got a couple of wickets, they started to believe. Mentions that the crowd was loud and says that they jumped on the back of it. States that it feels special to take the two wickets and contribute to the team's win. On his six off his last ball, he jokingly says that it was the only ball he middled all year. On Moeen Ali, he says that he has not officially announced his retirement yet and says that to be able to put in this performance will be special for him. Mentions that he did a lot of research into bowling against David Warner. Reckons that knowing about weaknesses is as important as knowing strengths. On switching the bails, he says that had he learnt it 10 years ago, he would have been away. Shares that new ball skidded onto the bat and run-scoring became easier. States that it was great to see the crowd wearing headbands and adds that it made him smile.
Joe Root played remarkably well the second time around to score 91 in 106 balls and stitched together a 110-run partnership with Jonny Bairstow who notched up a half-century as well. The tail could not contribute heavily but James Anderson and Stuart Broad managed to play through to Stumps on Day 3. It was after that day's play that Broad announced that he was hanging his boots in international cricket and the crowd saw him hit his last delivery in Test cricket for a maximum the following morning. England were bowled out for 395 setting the visitors a target of 384 and Australia were off to a great start scoring 135 runs without losing a wicket on Day 4 before the game was called off due to rain. They lost three wickets early on the final day as both the openers departed after getting to their half centuries and Marnus Labuchagne could not make much of an impact.
In their first effort, David Warner got into his 20s and gave away his wicket but Usman Khawaja held up one end scoring 47 runs in 157 deliveries. Steven Smith looked good enroute his 71 but a flurry of wickets had them 98 runs behind the England total with three wickets in hand. The tail wagged as Pat Cummins and Todd Murphy made 30-plus scores and helped the Aussies take a first-inning lead of 12 runs. Chris Woakes was really good once again taking three crucial wickets with Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, and Joe Root adding a couple each to their kitty. England came out to bat for the second time with only aggression on their mind. Zak Crawley scored 73 runs in 76 deliveries to get the hosts off to a flier and Ben Duckett along with his skipper Ben Stokes, who promoted himself to number 3, were dismissed 8 runs short of a half-century but they were consistently scoring at over 5 runs per over.
Pat Cummins won his first toss of the series and elected to bowl first under overcast conditions and it seemed like a masterstroke as the visitors were able to bowl out their opponents in a little more than two sessions. England had however managed to score at a brisk rate and were bowled out for 283 runs in 54.4 overs. Harry Brook top scored for his side with 85 in 91 deliveries and the top three batters Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, and Moeen Ali all got off to decent starts but could not make the most of it. Cameos from Chris Woakes and Mark Wood helped them reach a decent total in the first inning. Mitchell Starc was the pick of the bowlers claiming 4 wickets and was well supported by Josh Hazlewood and Todd Murphy who chipped in with two wickets each. While we witnessed an exhibition of ‘Bazball’ from England, Australia adopted a completely different approach as they decided to be defensive and play for time.
SESSION SUMMARY - 96 runs and 7 wickets in 28.4 overs. There were a total of 47 overs scheduled to be played in the final session of this Test series after a long stoppage in play and with 146 runs needed to win, Australia were firm favourites with two set batters at the crease along with seven wickets in hand. Steven Smith got to his fifty as he looked to be playing another valuable knock in his team’s cause. Moeen Ali got his first wicket of the game to break the 95-run fourth-wicket partnership on the very next ball as he dismissed Travis Head 7 runs short of his half-century. Things turned quickly thereafter as Chris Woakes dismissed Steven Smith on 54 in the next over and Moeen Ali came back to send Mitchell Marsh back to the shed. Both the bowlers claimed one more wicket each dismissing Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins as Australia were reduced from 264 for 3 to 294 for 8. Alex Carey and Todd Murphy did try to fight back but the script was already written and they had to stumble under the euphoria surrounding the man of the hour Stuart Broad.
ENGLAND WIN THE FIFTH AND FINAL ASHES TEST MATCH! They have managed to level the series in dramatic fashion! Let us not forget the extraordinary story of a cricketing legend Stuart Broad who claimed the last two wickets to end his illustrious career with an Ashes Test win! The emotions around the stadium are pretty high at the moment as the great fast bowler walks off the cricket ground as a player for the last time. It was not too long back when we had a resumption after the rain interval and at that time there were talks about how Australia are well on course to clinch this game to win the series 3-1. It did not take long for England to flip the odds and condemn the Aussies to a devastating loss by 49 runs. Australia did manage to retain the Ashes but they will be thanking the rain gods for washing out the game at Old Trafford as they conceded an early 2-0 lead to finish the series on level terms.
End Of The Over 94.4 : 334/10
0 Runs
- 094.1
- 094.2
- 094.3
- W 94.4
A. Carey
28 (50)
J. Hazlewood
4 (8)
S. Broad
20.4-4-62-2
94.4
W
Stuart Broad To Alex Carey OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! There it is, a fairytale ending to Stuart Broad's career! Broad nips out Carey and makes him the final victim of his career! Serves it on a good length, in the channel on off, angling in this time, from 'round the wicket, Alex Carey looks to get on the front foot and gets his bat out in front to defend. The ball nibbles away after pitching and does the trick for Broad. Catches the outside edge and Jonny Bairstow behind the wickets does the rest. Stuart Broad is delighted and so are his teammates. The Oval crowd is up on their feet to applaud what has been a magnificent career. England win by 49 runs!
94.3
0
Stuart Broad To Alex Carey
Bumper this time, on middle, Alex Carey ducks underneath quickly and lets the ball go through to the keeper.
94.2
0
Stuart Broad To Alex Carey
Nagging length, angling in, on leg, Alex Carey tucks it in the vacant square leg region and stays put.
94.1
0
Stuart Broad To Alex Carey
Lands it on a good length, just outside off, Alex Carey takes a stride forward and punches it towards point. Wants to run but in the end, refuses the single.
End Of The Over 94 : 334/9
4 Runs
- 093.1
- 093.2
- 093.3
- 493.4
- 093.5
- 093.6
J. Hazlewood
4 (8)
A. Carey
28 (46)
M. Ali
23-2-76-3
93.6
0
Moeen Ali To Josh Hazlewood
Floated up, on off, Josh Hazlewood blocks it out off the front foot.
93.5
0
Moeen Ali To Josh Hazlewood
Tosses this full and at the stumps. Josh Hazlewood smothers the ball into the pitch.
93.4
4
Moeen Ali To Josh Hazlewood
FOUR! That is a good-looking shot from Australia's number 11! This is bowled a tad bit short as well and outside off. Josh Hazlewood goes deep in the crease and punches this towards deep cover-point for four runs.
93.3
0
Moeen Ali To Josh Hazlewood
Loops this one full and on and off-stump line. Josh Hazlewood dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
93.2
0
Moeen Ali To Josh Hazlewood
Onto the pads, Josh Hazlewood blocks it out off the front foot.
93.1
0
Moeen Ali To Josh Hazlewood
Short this time and outside the off pole. Josh Hazlewood makes room and swings his blade. Gets an under edge onto the pads on the keeper.
End Of The Over 93 : 330/9
0 Runs
- 092.1
- 092.2
- 092.3
- 092.4
- 092.5
- 092.6
A. Carey
28 (46)
J. Hazlewood
0 (2)
S. Broad
20-4-62-1
92.6
0
Stuart Broad To Alex Carey
Beaten again! In the channel again, on a good length, on off, Alex Carey has a feel for the delivery. The ball moves away late and zips past his outside edge.
92.5
0
Stuart Broad To Alex Carey
DROPPED! Zak Crawley has put down a tough chance at second slip! Another good-length delivery, angling in, around off, Alex Carey looks to defend away from the body. Gets an outside edge that travels low to second slip. Zak Crawley does get down low but the ball hits his wrist and pops out.
92.4
0
Stuart Broad To Alex Carey
Beaten! On a nagging length, outside off, shaping away, Alex Carey has a loose poke at the delivery. He is lucky not to edge it behind.
92.3
0
Stuart Broad To Alex Carey
On a good length and angling into the pads, Alex Carey misses the tuck and wears it on the thigh pad.
92.2
0
Stuart Broad To Alex Carey
Keeps it full and angling in, on off, Alex Carey works it through mid on and denies the single again.
92.1
0
Stuart Broad To Alex Carey
Goes full and honing in at the stumps, Alex Carey clips it towards wide mid on. Refuses the single.
End Of The Over 92 : 330/9
1 Runs
- 091.1
- 091.2
- 091.3
- 191.4
- 091.5
- 091.6
J. Hazlewood
0 (2)
A. Carey
28 (40)
M. Ali
22-2-72-3
91.6
0
Moeen Ali To Josh Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood survives! Fullish delivery, on middle and leg, The batter watchfully keeps it out into the leg side.
91.5
0
Moeen Ali To Josh Hazlewood
Flights this one full and outside the off pole. Josh Hazlewood dabs this towards silly point with soft hands.
91.4
1
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Continues to bowl short and outside the off stump. Alex Carey goes deep in the crease and punches this towards deep cover for a run.
91.3
0
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Slightly short this time and at the stumps. Alex Carey rocks back and keeps the ball out with a straight bat.
91.2
0
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Tosses this one full and in line with the stumps. Alex Carey shimmies down the pitch and pushes this towards the bowler.
91.1
0
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Moeen Ali floats this one full and just outside off. Alex Carey attempts the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the body.
Josh Hazlewood is the last batter for Australia!
End Of The Over 91 : 329/9
6 Runs
- 190.1
- 190.2
- 490.3
- 090.4
- 090.5
- W 90.6
T. Murphy
18 (39)
A. Carey
27 (36)
S. Broad
19-3-62-1
90.6
W
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Who else, but Stuart Broad! The stars have finally aligned for a dream farewell! Continues to bowl it in the corridor of uncertainty, on off, much straighter this time, Todd Murphy is made to play at the delivery which brings about his downfall. The ball nips away after pitching and catches the outside edge. The ball travels quickly to the left of Jonny Bairstow who moves well and takes a clean catch. The end is near for Australia as they are now 9 down.
90.5
0
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy
In the channel, on off, Todd Murphy plays inside the line as he tried to defend. The ball nips away and beats Murphy on the outside edge.
90.4
0
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy
Goes back on a good length, shaping away, around off, Todd Murphy has a feel for the delivery and is lucky to not edge this one behind.
90.3
4
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy
FOUR! Murphy pulls and pulls well! Broad bowls a bumper, on middle, Todd Murphy gets into a good position nice and early and pulls it hard towards deep backward square leg for a boundary.
90.2
1
Stuart Broad To Alex Carey
On a good length, angling in, on middle and leg, Alex Carey gets squared as he tried to clip it away. Gets a soft leading that rolls in front of cover for a run.
90.1
1
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy
Nails the yorker, on middle, from 'round the wicket, Todd Murphy digs it out in front of point for a single.
End Of The Over 90 : 323/8
8 Runs
- 189.1
- 189.2
- 089.3
- 089.4
- 689.5
- 089.6
A. Carey
26 (35)
T. Murphy
13 (34)
M. Ali
21-2-71-3
89.6
0
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Floated up, on off, kept out on the off side by Carey.
89.5
6
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
SIX! Good use of the feet and this is hit straight as an arrow by Carey! Tossed up, on middle by Ali, Alex Carey shimmies down the track and thumps it back over the bowler's head for a flat maximum.
89.4
0
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Full again, on middle, blocked out by Carey.
89.3
0
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Pushed through this time, full on middle, Alex Carey blocks it out off the front foot.
89.2
1
Moeen Ali To Todd Murphy
Angled in again, full and on middle, Todd Murphy clips it past short leg and rotates the strike.
89.1
1
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Darted in, full and around off, Alex Carey takes a stride forward to defend. The ball rolls on the leg side off the inner half of the bat. A single taken.
End Of The Over 89 : 315/8
2 Runs
- 188.1
- 088.2
- 188.3
- 088.4
- 088.5
- 088.6
T. Murphy
12 (33)
A. Carey
19 (30)
S. Broad
18-3-56-0
88.6
0
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy
Bumper by Broad, at the batter, Todd Murphy swivels and goes for the pull a bit too early. Misses and wears it on the body.
88.5
0
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy
Hurls it on a hard length, shaping away, outside off, Todd Murphy does well on this occasion to not go chasing at the delivery.
88.4
0
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy
Fullish delivery, outside off by Broad, Todd Murphy squeezes it out towards point.
88.3
1
Stuart Broad To Alex Carey
Angling in, on a good length, Alex Carey gets forward and punches it sweetly towards extra cover for one.
88.2
0
Stuart Broad To Alex Carey
Slanting down leg, on a fuller length, Alex Carey charges down the track and looks to help it away but misses.
88.1
1
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy
On a yorker length, down leg, Todd Murphy gets inside the line and clips it towards deep backward square leg. Gets across for a run.
End Of The Over 88 : 313/8
4 Runs
- 187.1
- 087.2
- 187.3
- 187.4
- 187.5
- 087.6
A. Carey
18 (28)
T. Murphy
11 (29)
M. Ali
20-2-63-3
87.6
0
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Drops it short this time, on middle, Alex Carey rocks back and pushes it straight to cover.
87.5
1
Moeen Ali To Todd Murphy
Low full toss, on middle, Todd Murphy drives it with soft hands towards extra cover for one.
87.4
1
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Shortens his length and serves it on off, Alex Carey goes on the back foot and cuts it to deep cover for a single.
87.3
1
Moeen Ali To Todd Murphy
Uppish but safe! Tossed up, full and outside off, Todd Murphy gets on the front foot and lofts it over mid off for a single.
87.2
0
Moeen Ali To Todd Murphy
With the angle this time, on off, Todd Murphy gets a stride forward and defends it past silly point.
87.1
1
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
A bit slow and short, turning away, outside off, Alex Carey plays with the turn and dabs it towards deep backward point for a single.
End Of The Over 87 : 309/8
3 Runs
- 386.1
- 086.2
- 086.3
- 086.4
- 086.5
- 086.6
T. Murphy
9 (26)
A. Carey
16 (25)
S. Broad
17-3-54-0
86.6
0
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy
Bowls on a yorker length, on middle, Todd Murphy watchfully digs this one out down the wicket.
86.5
0
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy
Lands it on a hard length, going away, on off and middle, Todd Murphy looks to work it across the line but misses. Wears it high on the back leg.
86.4
0
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy
Serves it full this time, on off, Todd Murphy knocks it back to the bowler.
86.3
0
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy
Beaten again! Angling away, outside off, on a good length, Todd Murphy looks to defend but gets beaten yet again as the ball nips away.
86.2
0
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy
Shaping away, on a good length, outside off, Todd Murphy hangs back in the crease to defend. Does not go chasing at the delivery and misses.
86.1
3
Stuart Broad To Alex Carey
Broad with a tempter this time, full and wide outside off, Alex Carey reaches out and drives it through covers. Comes back for the third run before Stokes tidies it up.
End Of The Over 86 : 306/8
0 Runs
- 085.1
- 085.2
- 085.3
- 085.4
- 085.5
- 085.6
T. Murphy
9 (21)
A. Carey
13 (24)
M. Ali
19-2-59-3
85.6
0
Moeen Ali To Todd Murphy
Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Todd Murphy gets his front foot forward and dabs this towards the fielder at short cover.
85.5
0
Moeen Ali To Todd Murphy
Bowls this slightly short and at the stumps. Todd Murphy rocks back and blocks this back towards the bowler.
85.4
0
Moeen Ali To Todd Murphy
Bowls it full and on the off stump line, Todd Murphy pushes it back to Ali.
85.3
0
Moeen Ali To Todd Murphy
Flighted delivery, full around off, Todd Murphy works it straight to cover.
85.2
0
Moeen Ali To Todd Murphy
Fuller and on off, Todd Murphy takes a stride forward and keeps it out on the off side.
85.1
0
Moeen Ali To Todd Murphy
Floated up, on off, Todd Murphy gets forward and blocks it out on the off side.
End Of The Over 85 : 306/8
6 Runs
- 184.1
- 484.2
- 084.3
- 084.4
- 184.5
- 084.6
A. Carey
13 (24)
T. Murphy
9 (15)
S. Broad
16-3-51-0
84.6
0
Stuart Broad To Alex Carey
Fuller and at the stumps, Alex Carey pushes it with a straight bat towards Broad.
84.5
1
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy
Broad goes short this time, on middle, Todd Murphy swivels and pulls it uppishly but well in front of the deep square leg fielder for a single.
84.4
0
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy
Fuller this time, on off, Todd Murphy strokes it along the ground towards mid on.
84.3
0
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy
This one holds it line, on a good length, on middle, Todd Murphy hangs back in the crease to defend but misses. Gets hit high on the back leg.
84.2
4
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy
FOUR! Whoa, where has that come from? Broad hoes full again, on middle and leg, Todd Murphy steps out of the crease and clips it aerially towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
84.1
1
Stuart Broad To Alex Carey
Angling in, full on middle, Alex Carey clips it through mid on and gets across for a single.
End Of The Over 84 : 300/8
1 Runs
- 083.1
- 183.2
- 083.3
- 083.4
- 083.5
- 083.6
T. Murphy
4 (11)
A. Carey
12 (22)
M. Ali
18-1-59-3
83.6
0
Moeen Ali To Todd Murphy
Fired in, on middle, Todd Murphy with the forward stride again, looks to defend. Gets it off the inner half of the bat towards short leg.
83.5
0
Moeen Ali To Todd Murphy
Pushed through, on middle, Todd Murphy takes a good stride forward and blocks it out.
83.4
0
Moeen Ali To Todd Murphy
Full and slower, on off, Todd Murphy works this one off the front foot towards cover.
83.3
0
Moeen Ali To Todd Murphy
Short this time, on middle, Todd Murphy gets behind the line and defends it down the wicket.
83.2
1
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Gives the ball air again and serves it on off, Alex Carey uses his feet and strokes it down to long off for a single.
83.1
0
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Tossed up, around off, Alex Carey gets forward and defends it on the off side.
End Of The Over 83 : 299/8
5 Runs
- 082.1
- 082.2
- 182.3
- 082.4
- 482.5
- 082.6
T. Murphy
4 (7)
A. Carey
11 (20)
S. Broad
15-3-45-0
82.6
0
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy
Back of a length this time, angling in, outside off, Todd Murphy has a feel for the delivery and gets beaten again.
82.5
4
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy
FOUR! Streaky but Australia will take it! Lands it on a good length, outside off, Todd Murphy shapes to defend this one. Gets an outside edge that rolls wide of gully for a boundary.
82.4
0
Stuart Broad To Todd Murphy
Beaten! Angled in, on a good length, around off, Todd Murphy gets forward to defend. The ball nips away and beats Murphy on the outside edge.
82.3
1
Stuart Broad To Alex Carey
On a length and outside off, Alex Carey uses his feet and pushes through backward point for a single.
82.2
0
Stuart Broad To Alex Carey
Strays down leg this time, on a good length, Alex Carey looks to tickle it fine but misses.
82.1
0
Stuart Broad To Alex Carey
Angling into the batter, on a hard length, Alex Carey tucks this one off the pads on the leg side.
End Of The Over 82 : 294/8
1 Runs
- 181.1
- W 81.2
- 081.3
- 081.4
- 081.5
- 081.6
T. Murphy
0 (4)
A. Carey
10 (17)
M. Ali
17-1-58-3
81.6
0
Moeen Ali To Todd Murphy
Continues to flight it full and outside off. Todd Murphy knocks this through cover and Alex Carey refuses the single as he wants to keep strike.
81.5
0
Moeen Ali To Todd Murphy
Loops this one full as well and outside off. Todd Murphy puts in a confident stride forward and keeps the ball out.
81.4
0
Moeen Ali To Todd Murphy
Floats this one full and into the stumps. Todd Murphy blocks this back down the pitch to the left of the bowler.
81.3
0
Moeen Ali To Todd Murphy
A stifled appeal for catch but turned down! Tossed up, full and outside off, Todd Murphy goes for the drive away from the body but misses. The ball deflects off Bairstow's gloves and goes into the hands of Root at first slip. A bit of an enquiry by the English players but the umpire says no.
Todd Murphy is the new batter at the crease.
81.2
W
Moeen Ali To Pat Cummins OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Another bites the dust as the pairing of Ali and Woakes continues to do the damage! Moeen Ali bowls this one short, turning in, on middle, Pat Cummins swivels in the crease and shapes to pull it hard. He swings his bat a little too early and gets an inside edge on it. The ball deflects off the edge onto the pad and lobs to the left of leg slip. Ben Stokes moves swiftly to his left and clings onto the catch this time around. Third wicket for Moeen Ali and England are now two wickets away from a famous win.
81.1
1
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Slower and fuller, around off, Alex Carey with the paddle yet again and works it to fine leg for one.
End Of The Over 81 : 293/7
6 Runs
- 480.1
- 180.2
- 080.3
- 080.4
- 080.5
- 180.6
A. Carey
9 (16)
P. Cummins
9 (13)
C. Woakes
19-4-50-4
80.6
1
Chris Woakes To Alex Carey
Angled in yet again, on a hard length, on middle, Alex Carey eases it in front of mid on and keeps the strike with a single.
80.5
0
Chris Woakes To Alex Carey
Switches to 'round the wicket and bowls it slightly short, outside off, Alex Carey uses his feet to cut this one away but misses.
80.4
0
Chris Woakes To Alex Carey
Angles this one across, full on off and middle, Alex Carey pushes it off the outer half of the bat towards cover.
80.3
0
Chris Woakes To Alex Carey
Continues to bowl from over the wicket, full and around off, Alex Carey plants his foot forward and knocks it towards mid off.
80.2
1
Chris Woakes To Pat Cummins
Fuller and honing in at the stumps, Pat Cummins drives it on the up towards mid off and gets across for a single.
80.1
4
Chris Woakes To Pat Cummins
FOUR! Smart batting by the Aussie skipper! Woakes lands it on a back of a length, around off, Pat Cummins waits back in the crease for the ball to arrive. Opens the bat face and steers it past gully for a boundary.
End Of The Over 80 : 287/7
3 Runs
- 079.1
- 179.2
- 079.3
- 279.4
- 079.5
- 079.6
A. Carey
8 (12)
P. Cummins
4 (11)
M. Ali
16-1-57-2
79.6
0
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Much straighter this time, full on off, Alex Carey prods forward and blocks it out.
79.5
0
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Floated up again, on off, Alex Carey gets forward and defends it towards cover.
79.4
2
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
In the air...but safe! Goes back to fuller length, on off and middle, Alex Carey gets down to sweep once again. Gets a top edge that luckily for him, eludes Chris Woakes at deep backward square leg. Two runs taken.
79.3
0
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Bowls it short, on off, Alex Carey opts to stay on the back foot and keeps it out.
79.2
1
Moeen Ali To Pat Cummins
Nicely tossed up, around off, Pat Cummins drills it hard and wide of mid off for a single.
79.1
0
Moeen Ali To Pat Cummins
Slower and shorter, turning in, on middle, Pat Cummins uses the depth of the crease to clip it past short leg. Fails to get any bat on it and the ball lobs off his thigh pad in front of first slip.
End Of The Over 79 : 284/7
2 Runs
- 1 LB 78.1
- 078.2
- 078.3
- 078.4
- 078.5
- 178.6
P. Cummins
3 (9)
A. Carey
6 (8)
C. Woakes
18-4-44-4
78.6
1
Chris Woakes To Pat Cummins
Back of a length again, outside off, Pat Cummins opens the bat face and dabs this one down to deep backward point for a single.
78.5
0
Chris Woakes To Pat Cummins
Bends his back and goes into the wicket, outside off, Pat Cummins ducks underneath and lets it go.
78.4
0
Chris Woakes To Pat Cummins
Fuller this time and wide outside off, Pat Cummins leans and drives it straight to cover.
78.3
0
Chris Woakes To Pat Cummins
Hurls it on a good length, on middle, Pat Cummins shuffles and pats it back to Woakes.
78.2
0
Chris Woakes To Pat Cummins
Beauty! Fraction fuller and shaping away, in the channel on off, Pat Cummins has a feel for the delivery away from the body and is lucky to not edge it behind.
78.1
lb
Chris Woakes To Alex Carey
Leg bye! On a nagging length, on middle, Alex Carey looks to clip it through square leg. Gets hit high on the thigh pad and the ball rolls in front of point for a leg bye.
End Of The Over 78 : 282/7
5 Runs
- 077.1
- 077.2
- 077.3
- 477.4
- 177.5
- 077.6
P. Cummins
2 (4)
A. Carey
6 (7)
M. Ali
15-1-54-2
77.6
0
Moeen Ali To Pat Cummins
Moeen Ali bowls it fraction short, around off, Pat Cummins goes back in his crease and defends it down the wicket.
77.5
1
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Drifts down leg, on a full length, Alex Carey gets down and paddles it towards deep backward square leg for a single.
77.4
4
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
FOUR! Neatly done by Carey! Fired in, full and on off, Alex Carey gets into the position quickly and uses the pace of the delivery. Paddles it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
77.3
0
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Pushed through, around off, Alex Carey pushes it off the front foot towards cover.
77.2
0
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Tossed up again, around off, Alex Carey gets on the front foot and blocks it out.
77.1
0
Moeen Ali To Alex Carey
Floated up, on middle, Alex Carey gets to the pitch of the ball and keeps it out on the off side.
End Of The Over 77 : 277/7
3 Runs
- 076.1
- 176.2
- W 76.3
- 076.4
- 276.5
- 076.6
P. Cummins
2 (3)
A. Carey
1 (2)
C. Woakes
17-4-43-4
76.6
0
Chris Woakes To Pat Cummins
Angling into the batter, on a back of a length, on middle, Pat Cummins looks to work it across the line but misses and wears it on the thigh pad.
76.5
2
Chris Woakes To Pat Cummins
Fullish delivery, outside off by Woakes, Pat Cummins carves this one wide of point and gets off the mark with a couple of runs.
76.4
0
Chris Woakes To Pat Cummins
Almost another edge! In the channel on off, on a hard length, Pat Cummins waits in the crease to defend. The ball keeps a bit low and sneaks past the bottom edge of the bat.
Pat Cummins, the skipper of Australia has a massive task in hand to help bail his team out of trouble. Will he be able to do it?
76.3
W
Chris Woakes To Mitchell Starc OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and it's that man again, Chris Woakes! Woakes goes slightly full and angles it across, outside off, Mitchell Starc with a loose shot away from the body. Pushes with hard hands and pays the price. Gets an outside edge which goes straight into the hands of Zak Crawley at second slip. Australia's slide continues and they are now 7 down.
76.2
1
Chris Woakes To Alex Carey
Pulls his length back and delivers it around middle and leg, Alex Carey hangs back and tucks it through square leg. Opens his account with a single.
76.1
0
Chris Woakes To Alex Carey
On a good length, at the stumps, Alex Carey plants his foot forward and defends it on the off side.
End Of The Over 76 : 274/6
0 Runs
- 075.1
- 075.2
- 075.3
- 075.4
- W 75.5
- 075.6
M. Starc
0 (1)
A. Carey
0 (0)
M. Ali
14-1-49-2
75.6
0
Moeen Ali To Mitchell Starc
Tossed up just outside off stump, spins away from the left-hander. Mitchell Starc plays the front foot defence, gets the outside edge which falls short of the second slip to end the over.
Mitchell Starc walks out to the middle with lots of work to do here!
75.5
W
Moeen Ali To Mitchell Marsh OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Three wickets in three consecutive overs and the game has turned in a flash! Australia are absolutely crumbling here and it is England who are right on top in this tie! Moeen Ali has two quick wickets and he was bound to make an impact on this game despite his injury! This is tossed up full and outside the off stump. Mitchell Marsh pushes forward to defend and the ball takes the inside edge while spinning back towards the stumps. It goes on to hit the pads and lobs up to the right of the wicketkeeper. Jonny Bairstow sticks his hand out and grabs the ball as he falls over but does not let his elbow hit the ground. Mitchell Marsh does not even wait for the umpire to decide as he turns around and begins his walk back to the pavilion. Australia have lost six wickets now and England are four scalps away from leveling the series!
75.4
0
Moeen Ali To Mitchell Marsh
Tossed up on the stumps. Mitchell Marsh offers the front foot defence. Ball rolls to short leg.
75.3
0
Moeen Ali To Mitchell Marsh
Dropped short. Mitchell Marsh flicks it to mid wicket.
75.2
0
Moeen Ali To Mitchell Marsh
Tossed up full. Mitchell Marsh pushes it straight to mid off.
75.1
0
Moeen Ali To Mitchell Marsh
Dropped short, turning sharply towards the off stump. Mitchell Marsh blocks it off from the back foot.
Alex Carey strides out to the middle.
End Of The Over 75 : 274/5
5 Runs
- 174.1
- 474.2
- 074.3
- 074.4
- 074.5
- W 74.6
S. Smith
54 (94)
M. Marsh
6 (4)
C. Woakes
16-4-40-3
74.6
W
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! A massive wicket for England and Chris Woakes has brought them right back into the game! Comes from over the wicket and serves it on a good length, around off, Steven Smith shuffles across in the crease to defend. The ball nips away after pitching and catches the outside edge of Smith's bat. The ball travels at a good height to Zak Crawley at second slip who does the rest. Australia have now lost both their set batters and find themselves in a spot of bother.
74.5
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Just short on the middle stump this time. Steven Smith blocks it off from the crease.
74.4
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Hits the good length outside off stump allowing Steven Smith to play the front foot defence.
74.3
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Just short again on the off stump. Steven Smith blocks it from the crease.
74.2
4
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
FOUR! Just short at the body of Steven Smith who pulls it away from the crease towards deep square leg boundary. What a shot.
74.1
1
Chris Woakes To Mitchell Marsh
Hits the good length outside off. Mitchell Marsh pushes it on the front foot towards sweeper for a single.
End Of The Over 74 : 269/4
7 Runs
- 173.1
- 173.2
- W 73.3
- 073.4
- 473.5
- 173.6
M. Marsh
5 (3)
S. Smith
50 (89)
M. Ali
13-0-49-1
73.6
1
Moeen Ali To Mitchell Marsh
Sweeps again from outside the off stump towards the deep square leg for a single to end the over.
73.5
4
Moeen Ali To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! Sweeps and sweeps well on his 2nd ball. Moeen Ali loops one outside off, Mitchell Marsh gets down on one knee and sweeps it to the right of deep square leg for a welcome boundary.
73.4
0
Moeen Ali To Mitchell Marsh
Looped up on the offstump. Mitchell Marsh plays the front foot defence.
Mitchell Marsh is the new man in.
73.3
W
Moeen Ali To Travis Head OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Moeen Ali gets his first wicket of the game and it may be a huge scalp in the context of the game! Travis Head's attacking ability could have taken the game away from the hosts in a jiffy but he perishes 7 runs short of his half-century. Moeen Ali flights this one full and outside the off stump. Travis Head goes for the expansive drive through covers but the ball lands on the rough and turns away from the bat sharply. Takes the outside edge of the bat and goes towards slip where Joe Root makes the catch look really easy. Australia lose their fourth wicket early in the final session and England will have their tails up as they look for a few more quick wickets.
73.2
1
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
FIFTY for Steven Smith! Runs in the first innings and Smith has backed it up in the second innings as well. Pitched up slow outside off, Steven Smith pushes it to long on for a single to pick up his 50.
73.1
1
Moeen Ali To Travis Head
Short outside off, cut away by the batter towards sweeper for a single.
End Of The Over 73 : 262/3
4 Runs
- 072.1
- 072.2
- 072.3
- 472.4
- 072.5
- 072.6
S. Smith
49 (88)
T. Head
42 (68)
C. Woakes
15-4-35-2
72.6
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Hits the stumps from the good length. Steven Smith blocks it off from the crease to end the over.
72.5
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Pitched up again outside off. Steven Smith pushes it off the front leg towards mid off.
72.4
4
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
FOUR! What a shot off the front foot to a ball pitched outside off stump on the good length. No swing for Chris Woakes this time and Steven Smith capitalizes by opening his arms and playing a delightful cover drive for a boundary.
72.3
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Hits the good length again, targetting the off stump. Steven Smith blocks it off straight to the bowler from the crease.
72.2
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Just short, outside the off stump. Steven Smith is happy to let it go from the crease.
72.1
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Length ball on the stumps, swinging in. Steven Smith blocks it off to mid wicket from the crease.
End Of The Over 72 : 258/3
2 Runs
- 171.1
- 071.2
- 071.3
- 171.4
- 071.5
- 071.6
T. Head
42 (68)
S. Smith
45 (82)
M. Ali
12-0-42-0
71.6
0
Moeen Ali To Travis Head
Tossed up again on the stump. Travis Head gets this one to hit his back leg while playing the front foot defence, huge appeal for LBW but turned down. The players discuss whether to go for a review but Ben Stokes decides against it. A good decision as this was going over the leg pole.
71.5
0
Moeen Ali To Travis Head
Tossed up on the off stump. Travis Head drill this straight to the fielder at short cover.
71.4
1
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Short on the pads, Steven Smith flicks it off his pads to pick up a single towards backward square leg.
71.3
0
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Tossed up outside off, Steven Smith offers the front foot defence.
Before the start of this over, the umpires got together to inform Ben Stokes regarding the number of possible overs. There seems to have been a miscalculation by the umpires before the resumption and they have now informed Stokes that the number of overs to be bowled in this final session is 47.
71.2
0
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Short and slow on the middle stump. Steven Smith flicks it to mid wicket.
71.1
1
Moeen Ali To Travis Head
Short ball on the off stump, pushed towards sweeper cover on the backfoot for a single.
End Of The Over 71 : 256/3
3 Runs
- 170.1
- 070.2
- 070.3
- 170.4
- 170.5
- 070.6
S. Smith
44 (79)
T. Head
41 (65)
C. Woakes
14-4-31-2
70.6
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Length ball at the stumps. Steven Smith blocks it off from the crease.
70.5
1
Chris Woakes To Travis Head
Dropped short at the body. Travis Head pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
70.4
1
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Dragged the inswinger on the pads from the good length. Steven Smith flicks it towards fine leg and picks up a single.
70.3
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Pitched on the good length around off. Steven Smith blocks it off from the front foot towards the cover fielder.
70.2
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Bowls this back of a length and just outside off. Steven Smith gets across the stumps and clips this towards mid-wicket.
70.1
1
Chris Woakes To Travis Head
Chris Woakes bowls this slightly short and outside off. Travis Head cuts this late towards deep point for a single.
End Of The Over 70 : 253/3
2 Runs
- 169.1
- 069.2
- 069.3
- 169.4
- 069.5
- 069.6
S. Smith
43 (75)
T. Head
39 (63)
M. Ali
11-0-40-0
69.6
0
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Tosses this full and just outside off. Steven Smith clips this towards the fielder at mid-wicket.
69.5
0
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Steven Smith gets a good stride forward but the ball turns, beats the inside edge and raps him on his pads. A loud appeal from the bowler but the impact is clearly outside off.
69.4
1
Moeen Ali To Travis Head
Short again outside off. Travis Head pushes it to deep point and runs a single.
69.3
0
Moeen Ali To Travis Head
Dropped short on the off stump. Travis Head pushes it straight to mid off.
69.2
0
Moeen Ali To Travis Head
On a shorter length once again and just outside off. Travis Head rocks back and punches this towards cover.
69.1
1
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Moeen Ali bowls this short and turns this into the stumps. Steven Smith tucks this towards deep square leg for one.
End Of The Over 69 : 251/3
5 Runs
- 068.1
- 068.2
- 1 B 68.3
- 068.4
- 068.5
- 468.6
T. Head
38 (60)
S. Smith
42 (72)
C. Woakes
13-4-28-2
68.6
4
Chris Woakes To Travis Head
FOUR! Pitched up and on the pads, Travis Head pushes it from the front foot to the right of mid on and picks up a handsome boundary for his team.
68.5
0
Chris Woakes To Travis Head
Pitched up, outside off stump, Travis Head plays the front foot drive but straight to mid off.
68.4
0
Chris Woakes To Travis Head
What a ball this time to the left hander. Angling away from the short length just outside off. Travis Head looks to play the back foot push but is beaten completely.
68.3
b
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Short this time and wide outside the off stump. Some vicious bounce off the surface. Steven Smith leaves this one alone and Jonny Bairstow spills the ball moving to his right. The ball goes towards third man and they take a bye.
68.2
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Just short on the off stump nipping back a little, Steven Smith looks to play at this but misses and the ball rolls off the pads towards point. Smith wants to get to the other side but is sent back by his partner.
68.1
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Hits the perfect length just outside off stump with some late out swing movement. Steven Smith looks to play this over the top but is completely beaten on this occasion.
End Of The Over 68 : 246/3
8 Runs
- 267.1
- 067.2
- 3 LB 67.3
- 167.4
- 167.5
- 167.6
S. Smith
42 (69)
T. Head
34 (57)
M. Ali
10-0-38-0
67.6
1
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Floated up, on middle, the ball straightens a bit, Steven Smith opens the bat face and steers it towards point for a run.
67.5
1
Moeen Ali To Travis Head
Pushed through, on middle and leg, Travis Head looks to defend. Gets an inside edge that rolls behind square on the leg side for a single.
67.4
1
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Steven Smith steps down to a looped-up ball outside off stump. Plays it toward the covers gap and picks a single.
67.3
lb
Moeen Ali To Travis Head
Looped up on the legs. Travis Head looks to flick it but misses, ball hits his pads and the batters pick up 3 runs from fine leg.
67.2
0
Moeen Ali To Travis Head
Looped up on the off stump. Travis Head plays the front foot defence towards short extra cover.
67.1
2
Moeen Ali To Travis Head
Pitched short outside off. Travis Head cuts it off the back foot towards deep point and runs a double.
It will be the spin of Moeen Ali from the other end.
End Of The Over 67 : 238/3
0 Runs
- 066.1
- 066.2
- 066.3
- 066.4
- 066.5
- 066.6
S. Smith
40 (67)
T. Head
31 (53)
C. Woakes
12-4-24-2
66.6
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Another out swinger from the stump. Steven Smith plays it straight to mid wicket.
66.5
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Hits the good length just outside off. Steven Smith blocks it from the crease towards mid off.
66.4
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
What a ball, just short outside off stump, swinging away from the right-hander. Steven Smith is completely beaten off the back foot.
66.3
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Another outswinger from the good length, just around off stump. Steven Smith blocks it off from the crease towards mid on.
66.2
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Bowls the length ball on the off stump, gets a hint of outswing. Steven Smith walks around and blocks it off from the crease.
66.1
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Hits the good length outside off stump to start. Steven Smith lets this one go.
We are all set for the post-Tea session to begin. The two umpires and players have made their way out to the middle. Australia's two batters, Steven Smith and Travis Head are all set to resume their innings. Chris Woakes has the ball in hand and is raring to go. Here we go...
... DAY 5, SESSION 3 ...
UPDATE - 8.33 pm IST (3.03 pm GMT) - We have good news folks! The umpires have decided that the game will resume at 8.50 pm IST (3.20 pm GMT) as the ground staff have done remarkably well to dry the outfield out. Folks, we have a game on our hands at the Kennington Oval. A total of 52 overs are to be bowled in this last session subject to light and weather. Australia require 146 more runs while England are 7 wickets away from ending the series on level terms. Do join us shortly for live-action...
UPDATE - 7.54 pm IST (2.24 pm GMT) - Right then, since the ground staff are in the process of drying up the outfield, the umpires have decided to take Tea now. Provided there is no further rain, we should get the final session of this year's Ashes underway after the Tea interval. More promising signs as the umpires have decided that there will be a pitch inspection at 8.30 pm IST (3 PM GMT). Let's keep our fingers crossed that the weather holds up and we can have some positive news regarding the resumption.
UPDATE - 7.37 pm IST (2.07 pm GMT) - The wait continues and there is not much news to bring to you guys unfortunately. We have started losing overs though and soon the equation will be getting tougher for Australia. Just as we say this the intensity of the rain seems to be getting low and the umbrellas are being folded in the crowd. Does this mean we will be getting some movement now in an attempt to restart the game? We will find out soon...
UPDATE - 7.11 pm IST (1.41 pm GMT) - The rain has settled in now and it looked like we are in for a long wait. It could be a disappointing end to what has been an enthralling series as once again the rain gods have decided to ruin the hard work that the players have put in for most of the Test match. We will still keep an optimistic approach in the hope that the downpour subsides and the efficient ground staff bring us some cricket soon after that. Stay tuned for more updates.
UPDATE - 6.38 pm IST (1.08 pm GMT) - Sigh! Just when we were nearing the start of the post-Lunch session, it started to rain again. The two umpires and players had taken their respective positions, only to be sent back by what looks like a mizzle at the moment. It has gotten heavier and the entire square has been covered for now. The radar does not look promising either but let's hope this is just a passing shower. Stick around for further updates.
... DAY 5, SESSION 2 ...
UPDATE - 6.32 pm IST (1.02 pm GMT) - Uh oh! It has started to rain and the covers have come on. A few minutes later, the drizzle has disappeared and the covers have come off. We should be getting underway with the post-Lunch session soon.
England needed wickets early this morning to keep their hopes alive in this game as their opponents were absolutely cruising towards the target. Chris Woakes was the man to provide them with the breakthrough as he drew first blood with the wicket of Warner. Things got better for the hosts when Woakes dismissed the other Aussie opener in his very next over to lift the morale of his teammates. Mark Wood managed to dismiss Marnus Labuschagne not too long after and it seemed like Australia were on a brink of a collapse. It has been Australia’s game though since the drinks break as Steven Smith remains unbeaten on 40 and Travis Head is giving him good company with 31 runs in his kitty. England still have seven wickets to get and it is the visitors who are currently favourites to pull off a record run-chase at this venue. Do join us at 6.35 pm IST (1.05 pm GMT) for the second session of the final day in this Ashes series.
SESSION SUMMARY - 102 runs and 3 wickets in 28 overs. A bit of controversy again towards the end of the session as this Ashes continues to give! This tie could still go either way still or we could even have the rain gods playing a crucial role in this fixture. Australia are inching towards the target as they hunt for their first series win in England since 2001 and they need 146 runs for victory but they did not start the day the way they would have liked. The Australian openers added 5 runs to the overnight score to take their partnership to 140 runs setting up a lovely platform for the Aussies to push for a win. However, they lost David Warner and Usman Khawaja in quick succession and Marnus Labuschagne edged one to slip within the first hour. Just when it looked like the hosts were on top, Steven Smith and Travis Head have put on a 69-run unbeaten partnership for the fourth wicket to settle any sort of nerves building in the dressing room.
End Of The Over 66 : 238/3
1 Runs
- 065.1
- 065.2
- 065.3
- 065.4
- 065.5
- 165.6
S. Smith
40 (61)
T. Head
31 (53)
M. Ali
9-0-33-0
65.6
1
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Floats this one full and just outside off. Steven Smith eases this down to long on for a single. That will be LUNCH on DAY 5!
65.5
0
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Flighted yet again, turning in, on middle and leg, Steven Smith clips it straight to mid-wicket.
65.4
0
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Continues to give the ball air and serves it on middle, Steven Smith gets behind the line and keeps it out.
65.3
0
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Tossed up again, at the stumps, Steven Smith blocks it out solidly.
65.2
0
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Floated up, turning in, on middle, Steven Smith works it with the turn on the leg side.
65.1
0
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Now then, what has happened here? Tossed up, turning in, on middle, Steven Smith lunges forward to defend. The ball lobs off the gloves of Smith and goes towards leg slip. Ben Stokes times the jump to perfection and takes a one-handed stunner. However, as he went to celebrate, his palm hit his knee and the ball popped out. England think they have got Steven Smith caught at leg slip but Ben Stokes does not seem convinced. He still goes for the review though. The third umpire deems that Stokes was not in control of the catch and adjudges it as not out. Boos ring around the Kennington Oval and the English players are bemused as well.
End Of The Over 65 : 237/3
1 Runs
- 164.1
- 064.2
- 064.3
- 064.4
- 064.5
- 064.6
T. Head
31 (53)
S. Smith
39 (55)
M. Wood
9-0-34-1
64.6
0
Mark Wood To Travis Head
Another shortish delivery, angled across by Wood, Travis Head drops his hands and lets it go through to Jonny Bairstow.
64.5
0
Mark Wood To Travis Head
Comes from over the wicket this time, short and on off, Travis Head sways away and leaves the ball alone.
64.4
0
Mark Wood To Travis Head
Slightly back of a length, around off, Travis Head stays on the back foot and pushes it away from the body towards cover.
64.3
0
Mark Wood To Travis Head
Directs another bumper, but this time at the batter, Travis Head rises and does well to keep it out down the wicket.
64.2
0
Mark Wood To Travis Head
Switches to 'round the wicket and bowls a bumper, on middle, Travis Head ducks underneath and leaves the ball alone.
64.1
1
Mark Wood To Steven Smith
Back of a length, on middle by Wood, Steven Smith hangs back and pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 64 : 236/3
5 Runs
- 063.1
- 063.2
- 463.3
- 063.4
- 063.5
- 163.6
S. Smith
38 (54)
T. Head
31 (48)
M. Ali
8-0-32-0
63.6
1
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Full again, on middle, Steven Smith gets forward and strokes it down to long on for a single.
63.5
0
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Loops it up, full on middle, Steven Smith gets to the pitch of the ball and pushes it to short leg.
63.4
0
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Flighted delivery, on off, Steven Smith goes back in his crease and blocks it out.
63.3
4
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
FOUR! Steven Smith gets it away this time! Pushed through, on middle, Steven Smith is up to the task as he helps it through short fine leg for a boundary.
63.2
0
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Full and tossed up, at the stumps, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and defends it to short mid-wicket.
63.1
0
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Floated up, on middle and leg, slower as well, Steven Smith works it towards backward square leg.
End Of The Over 63 : 231/3
6 Runs
- 162.1
- 462.2
- 062.3
- 162.4
- 062.5
- 062.6
T. Head
31 (48)
S. Smith
33 (48)
M. Wood
8-0-33-1
62.6
0
Mark Wood To Travis Head
Back of a length but a bit down leg, Travis Head does think of helping it fine on the leg side but decides against it.
62.5
0
Mark Wood To Travis Head
From over the wicket, banged in short, on middle, Travis Head ducks and leaves the ball alone.
62.4
1
Mark Wood To Steven Smith
Another bumper, directed at the batter, Steven Smith hooks it down to fine leg for one.
62.3
0
Mark Wood To Steven Smith
Bangs it in short, on middle, Steven Smith ducks underneath and lets the ball go through to the keeper. Wood falls over in his follow through but no harm done.
62.2
4
Mark Wood To Steven Smith
FOUR! Nicely driven! Wood goes full this time, on off, Steven Smith stays in his crease and drives it through the vacant mid off region for a boundary.
62.1
1
Mark Wood To Travis Head
Persists with short length, on middle, Travis Head gets on his toes and fends it through the vacant point region for a boundary.
End Of The Over 62 : 225/3
2 Runs
- 061.1
- 161.2
- 061.3
- 061.4
- 161.5
- 061.6
S. Smith
28 (45)
T. Head
30 (45)
M. Ali
7-0-27-0
61.6
0
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Full and turning in, on off and middle, Steven Smith takes a stride forward to defend. The ball spins in and strikes the front pad of Smith.
61.5
1
Moeen Ali To Travis Head
Drifts on the pads, on a full length, Travis Head gets down and sweeps it hard towards deep backward square leg for a single.
61.4
0
Moeen Ali To Travis Head
Fullish delivery, on leg, Travis Head jams this one out to the left of the bowler.
61.3
0
Moeen Ali To Travis Head
Angled in, on off, fraction short, the ball does keep a bit low and Travis Head does well to keep it out on the off side.
61.2
1
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Tossed up, on off, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and strokes it through mid on for a single.
61.1
0
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Flatter, outside off, Steven Smith goes back and defends it down the wicket.
End Of The Over 61 : 223/3
2 Runs
- 160.1
- 060.2
- 160.3
- 060.4
- 060.5
- 060.6
T. Head
29 (42)
S. Smith
27 (42)
M. Wood
7-0-27-1
60.6
0
Mark Wood To Travis Head
Switches to 'round the wicket and goes short, on middle, Travis Head stays on the back foot and fends it towards silly point.
60.5
0
Mark Wood To Travis Head
Angled across, short and outside off, Travis Head gets his gloves out of the way and lets the ball go.
60.4
0
Mark Wood To Travis Head
Continues to bowl into the wicket, on middle, Travis Head gets on top of the bounce and keeps it out on the off side.
60.3
1
Mark Wood To Steven Smith
Keeps it short again, on middle, Steven Smith stands tall and pulls it to fine leg for a single.
60.2
0
Mark Wood To Steven Smith
Goes short again, on middle, the ball does not rise as expected, Steven Smith ducks underneath and lets it go.
60.1
1
Mark Wood To Travis Head
Bends his back and bangs it in, short at the batter, Travis Head fends it a bit awkwardly and gets it through the vacant leg slip region for a single.
End Of The Over 60 : 221/3
6 Runs
- 459.1
- 059.2
- 159.3
- 059.4
- 159.5
- 059.6
S. Smith
26 (40)
T. Head
28 (38)
M. Ali
6-0-25-0
59.6
0
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Short and turning in sharply, on leg, Steven Smith looks to clip it away but does not make any contact with the bat. The batters run two as the ball rolls off the pads to the fine leg fence. The umpire reckons that Smith did not play a shot and signals a dead ball.
59.5
1
Moeen Ali To Travis Head
Drops it short and on off, Travis Head rocks back and eases it on the off side for a single.
59.4
0
Moeen Ali To Travis Head
Flighted delivery, full and at the stumps, Travis Head pushes it back to Ali.
59.3
1
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Inside edge but no harm done! Fraction short and around off, turning in, Steven Smith shuffles to defend. The ball keeps a bit low and Smith gets an inside edge. Luckily for him, the ball sneaks past the stumps for a single.
59.2
0
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
Gives the ball air again, on off, Steven Smith defends it with soft hands on the leg side.
59.1
4
Moeen Ali To Steven Smith
FOUR! Steven Smith welcomes Moeen Ali with a boundary! Starts with a loosener, full and outside off, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and creams the drive through wide mid off for a boundary.
End Of The Over 59 : 215/3
4 Runs
- 058.1
- 058.2
- 458.3
- 058.4
- 058.5
- 058.6
T. Head
27 (36)
S. Smith
21 (36)
S. Broad
14-3-40-0
58.6
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Fuller and angling in, in the channel on off, Travis Head prods forward and keeps it out on the off side.
58.5
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Bends his back and bangs it in short, down leg, Travis Head swivels in the crease to hook it away but misses. Jonny Bairstow dives to his right and pouches it safely. A couple of slip fielders go up in appeal but the umpire is unmoved.
58.4
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Continues to go full and on off, Travis Head times the drive straight to cover.
58.3
4
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
FOUR! A gift by Broad and Head accepts it gleefully! Strays on the pads, on a full length, Travis Head brings his wrists into play and clips it aerially but in the gap towards deep backward square leg for a boundary.
58.2
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Much straighter this time, on a good length, on off and middle, Travis Head gets behind the line and blocks it out.
58.1
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Another beauty by Stuart Broad! Makes use of the angle again from 'round the wicket, on a length, just outside off, Travis Head gets on the front foot to defend. The ball straightens after pitching and goes past the outside edge.
End Of The Over 58 : 211/3
1 Runs
- 057.1
- 057.2
- 057.3
- 057.4
- 157.5
- 057.6
S. Smith
21 (36)
T. Head
23 (30)
J. Anderson
14-4-53-0
57.6
0
James Anderson To Steven Smith
Close! On a back of a length, shaping away, outside off, Steven Smith looks to leave the ball alone but he keeps his bat hanging. The ball rolls off the bottom part of the bat towards the keeper.
57.5
1
James Anderson To Travis Head
Great stop by Mark Wood! Shaping in, full, on middle, Travis Head drives it firmly and to the right of mid on. Mark Wood stationed there dives to his right and keeps it to one.
57.4
0
James Anderson To Travis Head
Switches to back of a length, on middle, Travis Head gets on his toes and tries to work it across the line. Gets an inside edge onto the thigh pad.
57.3
0
James Anderson To Travis Head
Hurls it full this time, outside off, Travis Head does not chase the delivery and lets it go.
57.2
0
James Anderson To Travis Head
Much tighter this time, on a hard length, on off, Travis Head punches it off the back foot towards cover.
57.1
0
James Anderson To Travis Head
Comes from over the wicket and angles it across, on a good length, outside off, Travis Head watchfully lets it go.
End Of The Over 57 : 210/3
4 Runs
- 456.1
- 056.2
- 056.3
- 056.4
- 056.5
- 056.6
S. Smith
21 (35)
T. Head
22 (25)
S. Broad
13-3-36-0
56.6
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Delivers it on a good length, wide outside off, from over the wicket, Steven Smith lets it go through to the keeper.
56.5
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Angling in, on a fuller length, outside off, Steven Smith defends this one off the front foot.
56.4
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Lands it on a length, just outside off, Steven Smith moves to the off side again and keeps it out towards mid on.
56.3
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Tailing in, full and at the stumps, Steven Smith gets behind the line and pushes it towards mid on.
56.2
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Fullish delivery, outside off, Steven Smith shuffles to drive down the ground but yorks himself up a bit. Digs it out down to mid off.
56.1
4
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
FOUR! Steven Smith gets into the act now! Broad pitches it up, swinging in, around off, Steven Smith gets on the front foot quickly and times the drive to perfection. Hits it to the left of Moeen Ali at mid off for a boundary.
End Of The Over 56 : 206/3
8 Runs
- 455.1
- 455.2
- 055.3
- 055.4
- 055.5
- 055.6
T. Head
22 (25)
S. Smith
17 (29)
J. Anderson
13-4-52-0
55.6
0
James Anderson To Travis Head
A bit too wide by Anderson, full as well, Travis Head opts not to offer a shot.
55.5
0
James Anderson To Travis Head
Angled into the hips, on a back of a length, Travis Head tucks it off the back foot towards mid-wicket.
55.4
0
James Anderson To Travis Head
Going away, full and outside off, Travis Head shoudlers arms yet again.
55.3
0
James Anderson To Travis Head
Another tempter, full and wide outside off, Travis Head is happy to leave the ball alone.
55.2
4
James Anderson To Travis Head
FOUR! Another full delivery and Travis Head helps himself to a boundary! Anderson overpitches it again, full and wide outside off, Head gets the width he needs and smacks it through covers for four more runs.
55.1
4
James Anderson To Travis Head
FOUR! Travis Head continues to punish loose deliveries! Anderson misses his length a bit and bowls it too full, on middle and leg, Travis Head isn't one to miss out as he clips this crisply and wide of mid on for a boundary.
End Of The Over 55 : 198/3
7 Runs
- 154.1
- 154.2
- 054.3
- 054.4
- 454.5
- 154.6
T. Head
14 (19)
S. Smith
17 (29)
S. Broad
12-3-32-0
54.6
1
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Pulls his length back a bit and strays on the pads, Travis Head flicks it along the ground to deep square leg. Keeps the strike with a single.
54.5
4
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
FOUR! Easy pickings for a batter of Head's calibre! Broad drifts slightly on the pads, on a full length, Travis Head lets the ball to come to him and clips it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
54.4
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Pitched up this time, swinging away, outside off, Travis Head does go chasing and has a tentative push at the delivery. The ball moves away and goes past his outside edge.
54.3
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Goes wide of the crease again and serves it on a back of a length, around off, Travis Head hops in the crease and pushes it down the wicket.
54.2
1
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Nagging length, on middle, angling in, Steven Smith rolls his wrists and helps it wide of leg slip. Collects a single as the ball rolls to fine leg.
54.1
1
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Continues from 'round the wicket and delivers it full, going away, on off, Travis Head prods forward and drives it towards wide mid off for a single.
End Of The Over 54 : 191/3
6 Runs
- 053.1
- 153.2
- 453.3
- 053.4
- 053.5
- 153.6
T. Head
8 (14)
S. Smith
16 (28)
J. Anderson
12-4-44-0
53.6
1
James Anderson To Travis Head
Tailing in sharply, on a good, on the off stump line, Travis Head accounts for the inward movement and runs it down to third man for a single.
53.5
0
James Anderson To Travis Head
Hurls it full and outside off, a hint of away movement, Travis Head watchfully lets the ball pass.
53.4
0
James Anderson To Travis Head
Continues to test Head on a full length, outside off, left alone.
53.3
4
James Anderson To Travis Head
FOUR! Lovely shot by the southpaw! Pitched up, outside off by James Anderson, Travis Head opens the bat face slightly and drives it square. Does not time it well but the ball has enough legs to reach the deep point fence for a boundary.
53.2
1
James Anderson To Steven Smith
A bit short by Anderson, outside off, Steven Smith allows the ball to come to him and drops it in front of mid-wicket for a single.
53.1
0
James Anderson To Steven Smith
Lands it on a good length, outside off, Steven Smith plants his foot forward and smothers the ball down the wicket.
End Of The Over 53 : 185/3
2 Runs
- 052.1
- 052.2
- 052.3
- 252.4
- 052.5
- 052.6
T. Head
3 (10)
S. Smith
15 (26)
S. Broad
11-3-25-0
52.6
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Beauty! Goes wide of the crease and slants it in, on a length, in the channel on off, Travis Head has a nibble at this delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.
52.5
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Serves it on a hard length, angling in, outside off, Travis Head with a loose shot again as he pushes away from the body. Luckily for him, he does not edge this one behind.
52.4
2
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Goes back to bowling short, around off, Travis Head rises and gets on top of the bounce. Punches it sweetly, along the ground and gets it through point for a couple of runs.
52.3
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
A tempter by Broad, full and moving away, wide outside off, Travis Head does not take the bait and lets the ball pass.
52.2
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Back of a length this time, on off, Travis Head opts to stay on the back foot and guides it towards point.
52.1
0
Stuart Broad To Travis Head
Starts from 'round the wicket and angles it in, on a length, outside off, Travis Head looks to defend away from the body and without much foot movement. The ball nips away and zips past his outside edge.
Stuart Broad has been brought back into the attack.
End Of The Over 52 : 183/3
8 Runs
- 051.1
- 4 LB 51.2
- 051.3
- 051.4
- 051.5
- 451.6
S. Smith
15 (26)
T. Head
1 (4)
J. Anderson
11-4-38-0
51.6
4
James Anderson To Steven Smith
FOUR! Cracking shot! Anderson goes full searching for swing, on off, Steven Smith does not miss as he presents a straight bat and creams the drive through mid on for a boundary.
51.5
0
James Anderson To Steven Smith
Much straighter this time, back of a length, just outside off, Steven Smith hangs back in the crease and shoulders arms.
51.4
0
James Anderson To Steven Smith
Keeps it full and wide outside off, Steven Smith is happy to leave the ball alone again.
51.3
0
James Anderson To Steven Smith
Fraction fuller and shaping away, outside off, Steven Smith walks across and leaves the ball alone.
51.2
lb
James Anderson To Steven Smith
Four Leg Byes! On a good length, on middle, Steven Smith with the movement again, looks to tickle it fine on the leg side. The ball comes off the thigh pad and rolls to the fine leg fence.
51.1
0
James Anderson To Steven Smith
Beaten! Starts on a back of a length, outside off, Steven Smith shuffles in the crease and has a go at the delivery. The ball straightens a bit and sneaks past the inside edge.
Drinks Break! It has been a dream start for England in the first hour. It was Chris Woakes who set the tone with the replaced ball, sending back both Aussie openers in successive overs. Brought in as the first change, Mark Wood joined in on it to remove the busy-looking Marnus Labuschagne. Australia have found it tough to negate the movement so far and find themselves in a spot of bother at the moment. Steven Smith holds the key for Australia here if they are to stay in the game.
End Of The Over 51 : 175/3
2 Runs
- 050.1
- 150.2
- 050.3
- 150.4
- 050.5
- 050.6
T. Head
1 (4)
S. Smith
11 (20)
M. Wood
6-0-25-1
50.6
0
Mark Wood To Travis Head
Some swing on offer here as Mark Wood bowls this on a good length and just outside off. The ball shapes back in as Travis Head blocks this out into the off side.
50.5
0
Mark Wood To Travis Head
On a good length this time and pitching outside leg. Travis Head clips this towards the mid-wicket fielder.
50.4
1
Mark Wood To Steven Smith
Goes full this time and into the pads. Steven Smith looks to flick this into the leg side but gets a leading edge towards deep backward point for a lucky run.
50.3
0
Mark Wood To Steven Smith
Bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith stands tall and dabs this towards the fielder at cover.
50.2
1
Mark Wood To Travis Head
Bowls this at the stumps and on a good length as well. Travis Head flicks this down to fine leg and takes a single to get off the mark.
50.1
0
Mark Wood To Travis Head
Mark Wood bowls this on a good length and pitching outside leg stump. Travis Head looks to block but misses and gets hit high on the back leg.
End Of The Over 50 : 173/3
4 Runs
- 049.1
- 049.2
- 049.3
- 049.4
- 449.5
- 049.6
S. Smith
10 (18)
T. Head
0 (0)
C. Woakes
11-3-24-2
49.6
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Shaping away, on a length, outside off, Steven Smith walks across in the crease and defends with a straight bat towards mid on.
49.5
4
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
FOUR! A bit of aggression from Steven Smith and he is rewarded with a boundary! Chris Woakes bowls this one full and outside the off stump. Steven Smith hits this aerially but into the gap towards deep cover for four runs.
49.4
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
On a good length this time and outside off. Steven Smith shoulders his arms to this one as well.
49.3
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
BAck to bowling on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith is not interested to play at this one and lets it go past him towards the keeper.
49.2
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Slightly short and just outside off. Steven Smith gets across the stumps and raises his arms high as the ball goes onto hit the back pad.
49.1
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Chris Woakes bowls this on a good length and outside off. Steven Smith is happy to leave the ball alone.
Travis Head is the new man in.
End Of The Over 49 : 169/3
5 Runs
- 048.1
- 048.2
- 048.3
- 048.4
- 5 WD 48.5
- 048.5
- W 48.6
M. Labuschagne
13 (33)
S. Smith
6 (12)
M. Wood
5-0-23-1
48.6
W
Mark Wood To Marnus Labuschagne OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! What an extraordinary first hour this has been for England on Day 5! They were absolutely flat on Day 4 but have come roaring back to send the top three Australian batters back to the shed. It is Mark Wood who joins the party this time and gets rid of the dangerous Marnus Labuschagne early. This is bowled on a good length and just outside the off pole from wide of the crease. Marnus Labuschagne plays for the angle but the ball straightens to square the batter up. Takes the outside edge of the bat and flies towards second slip where Zak Crawley takes a fine catch inches off the ground. Australia have now lost three wickets and England are bossing the game now.
48.5
0
Mark Wood To Marnus Labuschagne
Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne is watchful and allows to keeper to collect this one.
48.5
wd
Mark Wood To Marnus Labuschagne
FIVE WIDES! Bangs this in short and going well over the batter and the keeper's head. Jonny Bairstow has no chance of collecting this one and the ball races towards the ropes. The umpire says it is too high and it will be five wides.
48.4
0
Mark Wood To Marnus Labuschagne
Just outside the off pole and on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne blocks this solidly towards the fielder at mid on.
48.3
0
Mark Wood To Marnus Labuschagne
Bowls this on a good length and well outside off. Marnus Labuschagne raises his arms high and leaves the ball alone.
48.2
0
Mark Wood To Marnus Labuschagne
Bowls it into wicket, on off, Marnus Labuschagne gets on his toes and dabs it with soft hands towards backward point.
48.1
0
Mark Wood To Marnus Labuschagne
Mark Wood bowls this slightly wide outside off and on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne is content in leaving this one through to the keeper.
End Of The Over 48 : 164/2
2 Runs
- 047.1
- 047.2
- 1 NB 47.3
- 047.3
- 047.4
- 147.5
- 047.6
S. Smith
6 (12)
M. Labuschagne
13 (27)
C. Woakes
10-3-20-2
47.6
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Back of a length this time and just outside off. Steven Smith gets across and tucks this towards square leg as he looks for a run. Marnus Labuschagne sends him back.
47.5
1
Chris Woakes To Marnus Labuschagne
Delivers this in line with the stumps and on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne tucks this through mid-wicket for a single.
47.4
0
Chris Woakes To Marnus Labuschagne
Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne is watchful this time as he shoulders his arms to this one.
47.3
0
Chris Woakes To Marnus Labuschagne
An absolute beauty from Chris Woakes! This is bowled in the channel just outside off and on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne plays for the line and the lateral movemnt away from the bat beats him all ends up.
47.3
nb
Chris Woakes To Marnus Labuschagne
NO BALL! Chris Woakes bowls this one a good length and just outside off. Marnus Labuschagne blocks this out solidly. The bowler has overstepped though and it will be a no ball.
47.2
0
Chris Woakes To Marnus Labuschagne
Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. More bounce on offer and Marnus Labuschagne does well to leave it at the last moment.
47.1
0
Chris Woakes To Marnus Labuschagne
Chris Woakes bowls this back of a length and outside off. Marnus Labuschagne swats this straight to the fielder at cover.
End Of The Over 47 : 162/2
2 Runs
- 046.1
- 246.2
- 046.3
- 046.4
- 046.5
- 046.6
S. Smith
6 (11)
M. Labuschagne
12 (21)
M. Wood
4-0-18-0
46.6
0
Mark Wood To Steven Smith
Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Steven Smith is watchful and leaves the ball alone.
46.5
0
Mark Wood To Steven Smith
Pitches this on a good length and well outside off. Steven Smith does not offer a shot and allows the ball to go through to the keeper.
46.4
0
Mark Wood To Steven Smith
Delivers this on a good length and oustide off. The ball shoots off the surface and Steven Smith sways out of the way to negotiate the extra bounce.
46.3
0
Mark Wood To Steven Smith
Bowls this a tab bit full and outside the off stump. Steven Smith pushes this towards cover-point with no real timing.
46.2
2
Mark Wood To Steven Smith
Angles this into the pads on a good length. Steven Smith clips this towards deep mid-wicket and picks up a couple of runs.
Moeen Ali did test out his calf there with the stop near the ropes and looks fine to stay on.
46.1
0
Mark Wood To Steven Smith
Mark Wood bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith is content in leaving this one alone and having a look at what the ball is dloing.
End Of The Over 46 : 160/2
6 Runs
- 445.1
- 045.2
- 045.3
- 045.4
- 045.5
- 245.6
M. Labuschagne
12 (21)
S. Smith
4 (5)
C. Woakes
9-3-18-2
45.6
2
Chris Woakes To Marnus Labuschagne
Another in-swinger bowled full and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne goes hard at this and gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a couple of runs.
45.5
0
Chris Woakes To Marnus Labuschagne
Well outside the off stump and on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne shoulders his arms to this one and gladly lets it go through to the keeper.
45.4
0
Chris Woakes To Marnus Labuschagne
Delivers this on a good length and outside off. Marnus Labuschagne rides the bounce and dabs this towards mid-wicket.
45.3
0
Chris Woakes To Marnus Labuschagne
Continues to bowl on a good length and in the channel outside off. Marnus Labuschagne judges the line well and leaves the ball alone.
45.2
0
Chris Woakes To Marnus Labuschagne
On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne dabs this back down the pitch.
45.1
4
Chris Woakes To Marnus Labuschagne
FOUR! Great use of the wrists by Marnus Labuschagne as he collects yet another boundary to help release the pressure! Chris Woakes bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and collects four runs.
End Of The Over 45 : 154/2
9 Runs
- 044.1
- 044.2
- 4 B 44.3
- 444.4
- 144.5
- 044.6
S. Smith
4 (5)
M. Labuschagne
6 (15)
S. Broad
10-3-23-0
44.6
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Steven Smith pushes at this and gets an inside edge onto his pads.
44.5
1
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
Gets the ball to nip back in from a fuller length and just outside off. Marnus Labuschagne gets this off the inside part of his bat towards deep square leg for a run.
44.4
4
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
FOUR! A cracking shot from the blade of Marnus Labuschagne! Stuart Broad bowls this full and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne gets a good stride forward and drills this towards deep cover for four runs.
44.3
b
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
FOUR BYES! Bowls this going leg on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne misses his flick but the ball moves viciously after passing the batter. Jonny Bairstow has no chance and the ball goes to fine leg for four byes.
44.2
0
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
Goes full this time and angles this into the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne clips this towards the fielder at mid-wicket.
44.1
0
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
Stuart Broad bowls this back of a length and outside off. Marnus Labuschagne rides the bounce and dabs this into the leg side.
End Of The Over 44 : 145/2
4 Runs
- 043.1
- W 43.2
- 043.3
- 043.4
- 043.5
- 443.6
S. Smith
4 (4)
M. Labuschagne
1 (10)
C. Woakes
8-3-12-2
43.6
4
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
FOUR! Streaky boundary and Steven Smith is off the mark! This is bowled on a good length as well and outside off. Steven Smith pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards third man for four runs.
43.5
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Steven Smith walks across the line of the stumps and leaves the ball alone. Gets hit on the back leg but well outside off.
43.4
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Steven Smith looks to defend but gets squared up by the movent away.
43.3
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Bowls this slightly full and angles this into the stumps. Steven Smith gets this off his inside edge to the right of mid-wicket.
Steven Smith walks out to the middle.
43.2
W
Chris Woakes To Usman Khawaja OUT!
OUT! PLUMB! England have two quick wickets and it is Chris Woakes once again as he claims two wickets in two overs to get his side roaring back into this game! This is bowled full and pitching on leg. The ball shapes back in and Usman Khawaja is unable to keep his balance as he looks to work this one away. Beats the inside edge of his bat and gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals as he looks convinced and the umpire raises his finger this time. Usman Khawaja goes for the review and UltraEdge shows no bat involved. Ball Tracking has three red and Australia have now lost both their openers in quick time.
43.1
0
Chris Woakes To Usman Khawaja
Chris Woakes bowls this on a good length and angling away from the left-hander, outside off. Usman Khawaja raises his bat into the air and leaves the ball alone.
End Of The Over 43 : 141/1
0 Runs
- 042.1
- 042.2
- 042.3
- 042.4
- 042.5
- 042.6
M. Labuschagne
1 (10)
U. Khawaja
72 (143)
S. Broad
9-3-18-0
42.6
0
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
Continues to bowl on a fullish length and outside the off pole. The ball comes back in and beats the inside edge of Marnus Labuschagne's bat. Hits him on the back pad and there is another appeal. The umpire remains unmoved and Ben Stokes goes for the review this time. UltraEdge confirms there is no bat involved but Ball Tracking shows impact is outside the off stump. England lose a review.
42.5
0
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
Goes fuller this time and on and off-stump line. Marnus Labuschagne gets squared up and the ball takes the leading edge back towards the bowler.
42.4
0
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
Gets the ball to nip back in sharply from a good length and into the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne is out of his crease as he looks to work this leg side but gets beaten on the inside edge and hit on the pads. The bowler appeals but this seems to be hitting the pads a bit high.
42.3
0
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
In the channel just outside off and on a good length. Marnus Labuschagne blocks this into the leg side towards mid-wicket.
42.2
0
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne opts to leave the ball alone this time.
42.1
0
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
Stuart Broad bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne feels for the ball and gets beaten comprehensively.
End Of The Over 42 : 141/1
1 Runs
- 041.1
- W 41.2
- 041.3
- 041.4
- 041.5
- 141.6
M. Labuschagne
1 (4)
U. Khawaja
72 (143)
C. Woakes
7-3-8-1
41.6
1
Chris Woakes To Marnus Labuschagne
Pulls his length back and bowls it slightly short, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne hangs back and eases it towards backward square leg. Opens his account with a single.
41.5
0
Chris Woakes To Marnus Labuschagne
Offers width this time, full and wide outside off, Marnus Labuschagne crouches and reaches out. Drives it firmly but straight to cover.
41.4
0
Chris Woakes To Marnus Labuschagne
Beaten! On a good length, in the channel on off, Marnus Labuschagne leans forward to defend. The ball nips away a touch and beats Labuschagne on the outside edge.
41.3
0
Chris Woakes To Marnus Labuschagne
Gets the ball to nip in off the surface from a good length. Marnus Labuschagne blocks his first delivery solidly.
Marnus Labuschagne walks in at number 3.
41.2
W
Chris Woakes To David Warner OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! England have finally managed to draw first blood and it is Chris Woakes who gets the breakthrough! He has revolutionized this team since his inclusion and he claims another important wicket in the series! This is bowled on a good length and just outside the off pole. David Warner looks to defend but pushes at the ball tentatively. Gets a faint outside edge through to the keeper and Jonny Bairstow makes no mistake grabbing hold of this one. Good start from the hosts this morning and they will hope to get a few more quickly.
41.1
0
Chris Woakes To David Warner
Chris Woakes bowls this on a fuller length and in line with the stump. David Warner looks to work this leg side but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
End Of The Over 41 : 140/0
2 Runs
- 240.1
- 040.2
- 040.3
- 040.4
- 040.5
- 040.6
U. Khawaja
72 (143)
D. Warner
60 (104)
S. Broad
8-2-18-0
40.6
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Goes full this time and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja looks to play at this one and gets beaten all ends up.
40.5
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja steps out of the crease and dabs this into the off side.
40.4
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Bowls this one back of a length and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja looks to swat this away but misses.
40.3
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Goes a tad bit fuller this time and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja knocks this firmly to the cover fielder.
40.2
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Usman Khawaja is on the move again. This is bowled on a good length and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja trods down the pitch and drill this towards mid off.
40.1
2
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Stuart Broad continues to bowl from 'round the wicket into the stumps and on a good length. Usman Khawaja walks down the wicket and punches this towards long on for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 40 : 138/0
2 Runs
- 039.1
- 139.2
- 039.3
- 039.4
- 039.5
- 139.6
U. Khawaja
70 (137)
D. Warner
60 (104)
C. Woakes
6-3-7-0
39.6
1
Chris Woakes To Usman Khawaja
Strays onto the pads on a good length. Usman Khawaja tucks this through the mid-wicket region and sets off for a single off the last ball to keep strike.
39.5
0
Chris Woakes To Usman Khawaja
This is on a good length as well and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja blocks this one solidly back down the pitch towards the bowler.
39.4
0
Chris Woakes To Usman Khawaja
Bowls this on a good length and pitching outside leg. Usman Khawaja looks to work this away but misses and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal by the bowler and the umpire takes his time before saying not out.
39.3
0
Chris Woakes To Usman Khawaja
On a good length this time and on an off-stump line. Usman Khawaja gets squared up and the ball goes off the outside part of his bat towards the fielder at point.
39.2
1
Chris Woakes To David Warner
Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. David Warner pushes this through cover to the right of widish mid off to pick up a single.
39.1
0
Chris Woakes To David Warner
Chris Woakes bowls this full and just outside the off stump. David Warner gets a stride forward and defends this towards the cover fielder.
It will be Chris Woakes to steam in from the other end.
End Of The Over 39 : 136/0
1 Runs
- 038.1
- 038.2
- 138.3
- 038.4
- 038.5
- 038.6
U. Khawaja
69 (133)
D. Warner
59 (102)
S. Broad
7-2-16-0
38.6
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Beaten! Bowls this on a fullish length as well and outside the off stump. The ball straighten after pitching as Usman Khawaja looks to poke at this one. The ball zips past the outside edge.
38.5
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Back to bowling full and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja clips this towards the fielder at square leg.
38.4
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Attacks the stumps once again but on a good length this time. Usman Khawaja covers the line of the ball and blocks this back down the pitch with a straight bat.
38.3
1
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Goes full this time and into the stumps. David Warner shimmies down the pitch and looks to work the ball leg side. Gets an inside edge onto his pad to save him.
38.2
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Wide outside the off stump this time and on a good length. David Warner raises his arms high into the air and leaves the ball alone.
38.1
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Stuart Broad bowls this on a good length and outside off from 'round the wicket. David Warner blocks this solidly towards the cover fielder.
All in readiness for the play to commence on Day 5. Overcast conditions greet the two umpires and players as they make their way out to the middle. The two overnight batters of Australia, David Warner and Usman Khawaja are all set to resume their innings. Stuart Broad is at the top of his mark and will start the proceedings with the ball for England. Off we go...
UPDATE - 3.29 pm IST (9.59 am GMT) - Oops! There were some showers early in the morning which means that we are going to have a delayed start by 10 minutes. The action on Day 5 will begin at 3.40 pm IST (10.10 am GMT) with no overs lost. Updated session timings are as follows: Morning session - (3.40 pm IST - 5.55 pm IST), Lunch - (5.55 pm IST - 6.35 pm IST), Afternoon session - 6.35 pm IST - 8.50 pm IST), Tea - (8.50 pm IST - 9.10 pm IST), Evening session - (9.10 pm IST - 11.10 pm IST). A possible 98 overs to be bowled in the day. The last hour will start at 10.10 pm IST or 83 overs whichever is later weather permitting.
On the other hand, the visitors wasted no time and took only 11 balls to take the last wicket. In their pursuit of 384 runs, David Warner and Usman Khawaja gave a good account of themselves and were watchful at the start. As the ball got older, run-scoring became easier, and Warner, in particular, was severe in punishing the loose deliveries. As a result, Australia are in pole position to clinch an away Ashes series win for the first time since 2001. Will they succeed in doing so? Or will Stuart Broad have a fairytale ending to his career? We will have all the answers as the action on Day 5 is coming up shortly.
It was an emotional start to Day 4 as Stuart Broad, in his last Test, made his way out to the middle after receiving a guard of honour from Australian players. Leading by 377 runs at the start of the day, Broad's 55th six in Test cricket were the only runs the hosts were able to add to their overnight score. With the ball, the English bowlers toiled hard, but they were just unable to ruffle the feathers of the two Australian openers. In what will be the final day of his swansong Test, Stuart Broad will surely want to bow out on a high by bowling England to a victory.
Hello and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our coverage of Day 5 of the fifth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Kennington Oval in London. 249 runs and 10 wickets separate the two sides before the start of the fifth and final day of the final Ashes Test. Having done all the hard work on Day 4, Australia do start as favourites to make it 3-1, while it would require an extraordinary bowling effort from England to end the series on a 2-2 scoreline.
... DAY 5, SESSION 1 ...
For England, they need to do way better with the ball than they did on Day 4. It’s the last time we will see Stuart Broad and we can be pretty sure that he will give his all. There is James Anderson too, whose Test future is uncertain and with how this Ashes has gone, we might see a twist in the tale on the final day of this series. The first ball will be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT) but you can join us well in advance for the build-up. Cheers!
Australia though have done everything they could do on Day 4 to win this series, something that many people did not anticipate when they tuned in for the action at the start of the day. England could add only six runs to their overnight score courtesy of six by Stuart Broad on his last delivery in Test cricket and 384 was the target set for the Aussies. However, David Warner and Usman Khawaja have delivered a superb counter-punch and Australia now need 249 runs with all 10 wickets intact. Khawaja is on 69 and Warner is on 58 and with the way the pitch is behaving, the target is within the reach of the Kangaroos now.
Oh, match officials have decided to call it STUMPS for Day 4! The rain has won the battle and it has made sure that 31st July, will be the final day in the office for Stuart Broad. Also, we are going into the scheduled final day of the Ashes 2023 with all three results possible and if the rain stays away, we might see some enthralling action.
UPDATE - 9.05 pm IST (3.35 pm GMT) - The rain eased out a bit but returned with even further velocity a little while later. The crowd seems to have accepted their fate and the stands look empty as it has become dark and gloomy despite the floodlights being on. It seems even less likely that we will have any more action on Day 4 but the umpires are optimistic that the rain could give way. This is England after all and there will be very few who can predict the weather here with absolute surety! Stay tuned for more updates...
UPDATE - 8.24 pm IST (2.54 pm GMT) - The rain continues to keep us waiting and if the conditions do ease up now, it would be an opportunity for England to make some inroads. We have often seen games changing after a rain break and it might be a blessing in disguise for England this time. The question though is how long will cricket suffer because of these rain breaks? We surely are in an age where we can find solutions for it. It's high time cricket community comes up with some serious discussions on this issue.
UPDATE - 8.04 pm IST (2.34 pm GMT) - It looks really bleak out there and even if the rain was to stop, the ground staff will have their work cut out getting the conditions suitable for play. There are plenty of overs left for Australia to chase this target down but as we start losing overs the equation does start getting trickier. England will be hoping that they can get something to work after this interruption but a wet outfield could also make their task more difficult. We will get you more news of the conditions and till then we will sit back and hope.
UPDATE - 7.35 pm IST (2.05 pm GMT) - The rain has got heavier, folks! More covers have been brought in and it has got very dark now. Looks like we are in for a long delay. The umpires have decided to take early Tea in the hope to save some time if the downpour subsides. Do join us shortly for more updates.
UPDATE - 7.14 pm IST (1.44 pm GMT) - The umpires have decided! The ground staff has been called on to cover the centre patch and the players are trudging off the field. The rain does not seem to be too heavy and we hope it passes through quickly. We shall keep our fingers crossed and bring you further updates soon.
DRINKS! The players will take some refreshments and England need to rework their plans here as the game seems to be slipping out of their grasp. Australia are absolutely cruising at this point and the two openers have set up an outstanding platform to push for a miraculous win. Both the Aussie batters have notched up their half-centuries and have added an unbeaten partnership of 135 runs. The English bowlers have been really flat and they have not been able to utilize the overhead conditions to their advantage. Australia still need 249 runs to win and the game is still there for both teams to win as we expect there to be more twists and turns! There is a bit of drizzle out there and the ground staff are taking their positions along the boundary line. All eyes are on the umpires.
End Of The Over 38 : 135/0
1 Runs
- 037.1
- 037.2
- 037.3
- 037.4
- 1 LB 37.5
- 037.6
U. Khawaja
69 (130)
D. Warner
58 (99)
C. Woakes
5-3-5-0
37.6
0
Chris Woakes To Usman Khawaja
On a length, on off. Khawaja with a solid block this time.
37.5
lb
Chris Woakes To David Warner
A full delivery on leg. Warner tries to flick it but misses. The ball goes off his pads towards the leg side and a leg bye is taken.
37.4
0
Chris Woakes To David Warner
A fullish delivery and outside off. Warner lets it go.
37.3
0
Chris Woakes To David Warner
On a good length, around off. Warner defends it towards point.
37.2
0
Chris Woakes To David Warner
Serves it fuller and outside off. Warner leaves it alone nicely.
37.1
0
Chris Woakes To David Warner
On a length, around off. Warner defends it nicely towards cover-point.
End Of The Over 37 : 134/0
8 Runs
- 036.1
- 236.2
- 436.3
- 036.4
- 036.5
- 236.6
U. Khawaja
69 (129)
D. Warner
58 (94)
M. Wood
3-0-16-0
36.6
2
Mark Wood To Usman Khawaja
On a good length, on off. Khawaja tries to defend it but gets a leading edge towards the point region. Couple of runs taken.
36.5
0
Mark Wood To Usman Khawaja
Nice! That is what England need from Mark Wood! A sharp bouncer at 144 kph on middle. Khawaja gets away from the line this time.
36.4
0
Mark Wood To Usman Khawaja
On a length and around off. Khawaja fends it towards point.
36.3
4
Mark Wood To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! Well played! Short of good length, around off. Khawaja plays it late, opens the bat face as the ball runs away through the backward point region for a boundary.
36.2
2
Mark Wood To Usman Khawaja
A fullish delivery, angling into middle and leg. Khawaja works it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple.
The physio is out to do the mandatory concussion check on Usman Khawaja. He looks really shaken out there. In the meantime, the umpires have decided to change the ball after consistent complaints from the English players. Khawaja has a smile on his face which is a good sign and a new helmet is being brought out. We are all set to resume...
36.1
0
Mark Wood To Usman Khawaja
Oh, that's hit Usman Khawaja's helmet! Wood bowls a pacy short delivery angling in from 'round the wicket. Khawaja takes his eyes off the ball and looks to dodge it but gets hit on the back of his helmet.
End Of The Over 36 : 126/0
13 Runs
- 035.1
- 035.2
- 435.3
- 135.4
- 435.5
- 435.6
D. Warner
58 (94)
U. Khawaja
61 (123)
J. Root
9-0-39-0
35.6
4
Joe Root To David Warner
FOUR! Warner seems to be getting into his groove now! Dangerous signs for England! Tossed up and on off. Warner kneels and slog-sweeps it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
35.5
4
Joe Root To David Warner
FOUR! Second boundary of the over! Short and wide outside off. Warner cuts it past point for a boundary.
35.4
1
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
On the shorter side, on off. Usman Khawaja punches it through covers for a single.
35.3
4
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! Runs are flowing now for Australia and there is a sense of anxiousness in the crowd! Shortish and around off. Usman Khawaja goes back and cuts it through backward point for a boundary.
35.2
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Bowls it quicker and on off. Usman Khawaja blocks it off the back foot.
35.1
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
A fuller and down the leg side. Usman Khawaja tries to sweep it but misses.
End Of The Over 35 : 113/0
3 Runs
- 134.1
- 034.2
- 034.3
- 234.4
- 034.5
- 034.6
D. Warner
50 (92)
U. Khawaja
56 (119)
M. Wood
2-0-8-0
34.6
0
Mark Wood To David Warner
On a length and around off. Warner fends it towards the off side.
34.5
0
Mark Wood To David Warner
On the shorter side again, angling into body and Warner taps it into the turf with ease.
34.4
2
Mark Wood To David Warner
FIFTY for David Warner! Bowls it short and on off. Warner takes the challenge and pulls it uppishly towards deep square leg. The fielder in the deep does well to keep it inside the fence. Saves two runs for his side but it will be a fifty for David Warner. He needed it badly and would look to convert this into a big one.
34.3
0
Mark Wood To David Warner
On the shorter side again, on off. Warner fends it off the back foot calmly.
34.2
0
Mark Wood To David Warner
Shorter and on middle. Warner blocks it out.
34.1
1
Mark Wood To Usman Khawaja
Mark Wood bowls this back of a length and an off-stump line. Usman Khawaja rides the bounce and tucks this towards deep backward square leg for one.
End Of The Over 34 : 110/0
6 Runs
- 033.1
- 133.2
- 433.3
- 033.4
- 033.5
- 133.6
U. Khawaja
55 (118)
D. Warner
48 (87)
J. Root
8-0-26-0
33.6
1
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Short once again and outside off. Usman Khawaja punches this towards deep point and collects a single to keep strike.
33.5
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Wide outside the off pole this time and continues to bowl full. Usman Khawaja is happy to leave this one alone.
33.4
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Bowls this in line with the stumps and slightly short. Usman Khawaja rocks back and blocks this one out.
33.3
4
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! Streaky boundary for Usman Khawaja but they all count! Joe Root fires this one full and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja gets his bat down and gets an outside edge through the keeper's leg for four runs.
33.2
1
Joe Root To David Warner
Floats this one full and outside the off stump. David Warner knocks this towards long off and takes a run.
33.1
0
Joe Root To David Warner
Slower through the air, outside off. Warner leaves it.
End Of The Over 33 : 104/0
5 Runs
- 132.1
- 432.2
- 032.3
- 032.4
- 032.5
- 032.6
U. Khawaja
50 (114)
D. Warner
47 (85)
M. Wood
1-0-5-0
32.6
0
Mark Wood To Usman Khawaja
A fullish delivery on middle. Usman Khawaja drives it back to the bowler.
32.5
0
Mark Wood To Usman Khawaja
A length delivery on middle. Khawaja blocks it.
32.4
0
Mark Wood To Usman Khawaja
Short delivery on off. Usman Khawaja ducks under it.
32.3
0
Mark Wood To Usman Khawaja
Shorter in length, on off. Khawaja hops and blocks it.
32.2
4
Mark Wood To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! That's a good delivery but it is a boundary! Back of a length, on off. Khawaja gets squared up a bit but gets an outside edge that runs away between the slip fielder and gully for a boundary.
32.1
1
Mark Wood To David Warner
Back of a length, on middle. Warner works it to deep square leg for a single. 100 up for Australia! Quite a good start this for Australia, exactly what they needed!
Mark Wood has finally been brought into the attack.
End Of The Over 32 : 99/0
1 Runs
- 131.1
- 031.2
- 031.3
- 031.4
- 031.5
- 031.6
U. Khawaja
46 (109)
D. Warner
46 (84)
J. Root
7-0-20-0
31.6
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Touch short, around off. Khawaja late cuts it to short third man.
31.5
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Tossed up nicely on off. Usman Khawaja fends it off the front foot.
31.4
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Slower through the air and outside off. Good leave from Khawaja.
31.3
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Flatter and quicker on off. Khawaja fends it off the back foot.
31.2
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Tossed up, on off. Khawaja blocks it off the front foot.
31.1
1
Joe Root To David Warner
Slower through the air, on middle. Warner works it to mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 31 : 98/0
11 Runs
- 030.1
- 130.2
- 030.3
- 430.4
- 030.5
- 5 NB 30.6
- 130.6
D. Warner
45 (83)
U. Khawaja
46 (104)
J. Anderson
10-4-34-0
30.6
1
James Anderson To David Warner
On a length, on leg. Warner works it to deep square leg for a single.
30.6
nb
James Anderson To David Warner
NO BALL AND FOUR! Oh, that is a wild one from James Anderson! A Beamer angling into the body of Warner. Warner jumps and just somehow manages to get his bat in the middle. The ball goes off the outside half of his blade towards the third man fence. NO BALL Signalled!
30.5
0
James Anderson To David Warner
On a length, on off. Warner blocks it off this time.
30.4
4
James Anderson To David Warner
FOUR! Up and Over! That's the David Warner we know! A fullish delivery, around off. Warner gets low, almost on his knee and plays a lofted drive towards long off for a boundary.
30.3
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Anderson angles a length delivery on middle. Warner works it onto the pitch.
30.2
1
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Back of a length, on leg. Khawaja works it to deep square leg for an easy single.
30.1
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
On a length, around off. Khawaja hangs on the back foot and fends it off the outside half of his blade towards point.
End Of The Over 30 : 87/0
1 Runs
- 029.1
- 029.2
- 029.3
- 029.4
- 129.5
- 029.6
D. Warner
36 (78)
U. Khawaja
45 (102)
J. Root
6-0-19-0
29.6
0
Joe Root To David Warner
Slower through the air, outside off. Turning away and Warner leaves it.
29.5
1
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Shortish and on middle. Khawaja pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
29.4
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Fires it quicker and on middle. Khawaja with a solid block again.
29.3
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
A fullish delivery again on off. Khawaja though goes back again and blocks it.
29.2
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Fires it quicker and on off. Khawaja blocks it off the back foot.
29.1
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Tossed up on middle. Khawaja works it to backward square leg.
End Of The Over 29 : 86/0
4 Runs
- 028.1
- 028.2
- 028.3
- 028.4
- 028.5
- 428.6
D. Warner
36 (77)
U. Khawaja
44 (97)
J. Anderson
9-4-23-0
28.6
4
James Anderson To David Warner
FOUR! Opens the face of the bat, David Warner plays it late under his eyes and finds the third man boundary. An intentional approach to a dragged-down delivery outside off stump.
28.5
0
James Anderson To David Warner
David Warner steps down to a good length ball on the off stumps and plays a push straight to mid-off.
28.4
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Keeps this one back a little on the off-stump line. David Warner blocks it off the back foot.
28.3
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Hits the good length hard on the off stump. David Warner comes with a good front foot block straight to short point.
28.2
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Just short on the off stump channel. David Warner pushes it on the back leg towards short point.
28.1
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Pitches it up on the off stump. David Warner blocks it on the front leg.
End Of The Over 28 : 82/0
3 Runs
- 127.1
- 127.2
- 027.3
- 027.4
- 027.5
- 127.6
D. Warner
32 (71)
U. Khawaja
44 (97)
J. Root
5-0-18-0
27.6
1
Joe Root To David Warner
Tossed up on off. Warner takes it on the full and drives it to long off for a single.
27.5
0
Joe Root To David Warner
Angles it quicker on off. Warner blocks it solidly off the front foot.
27.4
0
Joe Root To David Warner
Tossed up again outside off. The batter lets the ball go.
27.3
0
Joe Root To David Warner
Tossed up away from the stumps, saw David Warner coming down the track who stays in the crease and lets the ball go.
27.2
1
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Short ball outside off stump, Usman Khawaja pushes it to sweeper and takes a run.
27.1
1
Joe Root To David Warner
Tossed up on the pads, David Warner pushes it to mid-wicket and runs a single.
End Of The Over 27 : 79/0
2 Runs
- 026.1
- 026.2
- 026.3
- 226.4
- 026.5
- 026.6
U. Khawaja
43 (96)
D. Warner
30 (66)
J. Anderson
8-4-19-0
26.6
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Another pitched up ball on the off stump. Usman Khawaja plays it straight to covers on the front foot.
26.5
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Pitches up on the off stump. Usman Khawaja plays the cover drive but straight to the man at covers.
26.4
2
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Pitched up on the off stump. Usman Khawaja plays the cover drive and picks up 2 runs from covers.
26.3
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Outside the off stump, from the length. Usman Khawaja lets this one go.
26.2
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Back of a length from the angle, hits the elbow of Usman Khawaja and drops down.
26.1
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Hits the good length on the off stump. Usman Khawaja plays it straight to mid-off from the front foot.
End Of The Over 26 : 77/0
1 Runs
- 025.1
- 025.2
- 125.3
- 025.4
- 025.5
- 025.6
D. Warner
30 (66)
U. Khawaja
41 (90)
J. Root
4-0-15-0
25.6
0
Joe Root To David Warner
Flatter and quicker on off.Warner plays it late as he fends it towards the off side.
25.5
0
Joe Root To David Warner
Tossed up and outside off. Warner drives it off the outside half of his blade towards backward point.
25.4
0
Joe Root To David Warner
Beats David Warner, short and wide on this occasion. Warner cuts and gets beaten.
25.3
1
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Short length outside off. Usman Khawaja pushes it to sweepers on the back leg and runs a single.
25.2
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Bowls slow and short on the off stump. The batter blocks it off the back foot.
25.1
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Tossed up slow on the stump. Usman Khawaja goes to the backfoot and blocks it.
Joe Root to start from the other end. Two left-handers in the middle, so an expected move this with Moeen Ali not 100 percent fit.
End Of The Over 25 : 76/0
1 Runs
- 024.1
- 024.2
- 024.3
- 124.4
- 024.5
- 024.6
D. Warner
30 (63)
U. Khawaja
40 (87)
J. Anderson
7-4-17-0
24.6
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Fuller length again on the off-stump line. David Warner pushes it to covers on the front foot.
24.5
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Pitched up outside off, swinging in. David Warner plays it straight to point on the front leg.
24.4
1
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Outside the off stump, pitches further up. Usman Khawaja plays the cover drive and runs a single from the left of point.
24.3
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Back of length on the off stump this time. Usman Khawaja blocks it from the crease.
24.2
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
On the good length again, hint of inswing, on the off stump. Usman Khawaja pushes it on the front leg to silly mid off.
24.1
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Hits the good length outside off, Usman Khawaja plays the front foot block to point.
We are all set for the second session of Day 4! The players are on the field and it is Usman Khawaja who is on strike against James Anderson. Here we go...
... DAY 4, SESSION 2 ...
Just as the players walked back to the dressing room, there seemed to be a slight drizzle around the stadium and the ground staff brought the covers on to protect the centre patch. Hopefully, it is a passing shower and we will return post Lunch for the afternoon session. Will Australia continue their good work and inch towards the target? Or will England be able to use the overcast conditions and get a few quick wickets after the break? Do join us at 6.10 pm IST (12.40 pm GMT) to find out how the second session of Day 4 plays out.
Australia got what they wanted this morning and did not allow the last-wicket stand to frustrate them. Todd Murphy struck in his first over as he trapped the England number eleven in front of the stumps and Australia has close to two days to chase down a mammoth target. The Day 4 pitch at the Kennington Oval has been kind to the batters so far as the Australian openers took a positive approach to this run chase. They did not get bogged down by the English fast bowlers and took the attack to the injured Moeen Ali. The opening stand is currently unbeaten on 75 with David Warner on 30 and Usman Khawaja 11 runs short of his half-century, and both batters will be hoping to continue the good work as they set up a remarkable run chase.
SESSION SUMMARY - 81 runs and 1 wicket in 25.5 overs. Australia have dominated proceedings this morning and have given themselves a sniff at the target as they go into Lunch with all their wickets intact. The day started in an emotional manner as the Aussies lined up for a Guard of Honour in respect of the retiring Stuart Broad. He smashed one maximum to the delight of the crowd before James Anderson lost his wicket in the second over of the Day. The hosts set a target of 384 and it seemed like an uphill task for the visitors but the lack of help from the surface for the English bowlers has made this game really exciting. Australia still need 309 runs to win while England are still to draw first blood in their quest to bowl their opponents out.
End Of The Over 24 : 75/0
3 Runs
- 023.1
- 023.2
- 123.3
- 123.4
- 123.5
- 023.6
D. Warner
30 (61)
U. Khawaja
39 (83)
J. Root
3-0-14-0
23.6
0
Joe Root To David Warner
An appeal for an LBW on the last ball before Lunch! No damage done though as it is clearly pitched outside leg. Root tosses it up, around leg and Warner tries to work it towards the leg side. However, the ball turns and hits Warner on the pad. An appeal follows but the umpire is not interested. It is Lunch on Day 4!
23.5
1
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
On the shorter side, on middle. Khawaja nudges it to square leg for a single.
23.4
1
Joe Root To David Warner
A flatter delivery again, on middle. Warner tucks it to mid-wicket.
23.3
1
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Quicker and on middle. Khawaja works it to square leg for a single.
23.2
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Bowls it way outside off. Entices the batter to go after it but Khawaja is not interested.
23.1
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Tossed up, outside off. Khawaja though is happy to let it go.
End Of The Over 23 : 72/0
0 Runs
- 022.1
- 022.2
- 022.3
- 022.4
- 022.5
- 022.6
D. Warner
29 (59)
U. Khawaja
37 (79)
J. Anderson
6-4-16-0
22.6
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Bowls a fullish delivery this time, around off. Warner drives it to the short cover fielder. A maiden from Anderson!
22.5
0
James Anderson To David Warner
On a length and outside off. Warner lets it go.
22.4
0
James Anderson To David Warner
On a length and outside off. Warner leaves it alone. Hint of away movement there for Anderson.
22.3
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Back of a length, around off. Warner dabs it to cover-point.
22.2
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Goes fuller and on off. Warner drives it back to the bowler.
22.1
0
James Anderson To David Warner
On a length, on off. Warner fends it nicely back to Anderson.
End Of The Over 22 : 72/0
9 Runs
- 121.1
- 421.2
- 421.3
- 021.4
- 021.5
- 021.6
U. Khawaja
37 (79)
D. Warner
29 (53)
J. Root
2-0-11-0
21.6
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
On the shorter side, on off. Khawaja punches it back to the bowler.
21.5
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Fuller and outside off. Khawaja leaves it alone.
21.4
0
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
Quicker and flatter on off. Khawaja blocks it off the back foot.
21.3
4
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! Nicely played! Shortish and around off. Khawaja goes back and plays it very late. He punches it off the outside half of his blade and the ball runs away towards the deep backward point fence.
21.2
4
Joe Root To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! Boundary for Australia after a long time! Tossed up and around off. Khawaja strides forward and fends it with soft hands The ball catches the outside edge but runs away from the first slip fielder for a boundary.
21.1
1
Joe Root To David Warner
Tossed up on off. Warner drives it to long off for a single.
End Of The Over 21 : 63/0
0 Runs
- 020.1
- 020.2
- 020.3
- 020.4
- 020.5
- 020.6
U. Khawaja
29 (74)
D. Warner
28 (52)
J. Anderson
5-3-16-0
20.6
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
The plan almost worked! Very full from Anderson, outside off. Khawaja tries to steer it with an angled blade because of the catches towards the cover region and almost nicks it off.
20.5
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Serves it fuller and outside off. It's a trap for Khawaja with three catchers in front of him on the off side and Khawaja does well to let it go.
20.4
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
On a length, on off. Khawaja with a solid defence.
20.3
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Serves it fuller and outside off. Khawaja though leaves it alone.
20.2
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Short of good length and outside off. Khawaja lets it go this time.
20.1
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Anderson starts off with a back-of-a-length delivery, around off. Khawaja fends it towards backward point.
James Anderson (4-2-16-0) has been brought back into the attack.
End Of The Over 20 : 63/0
2 Runs
- 019.1
- 019.2
- 019.3
- 019.4
- 019.5
- 219.6
D. Warner
28 (52)
U. Khawaja
29 (68)
J. Root
1-0-2-0
19.6
2
Joe Root To David Warner
Floats it up, outside off. Warner drives it through the extra cover region and takes two.
19.5
0
Joe Root To David Warner
Gives it a bit of air, on off. Warner shimmies down the track and defends it.
19.4
0
Joe Root To David Warner
Fires it quicker and on off. Warner with a solid defence.
19.3
0
Joe Root To David Warner
Slower and pitching outside off. It turns away and Warner leaves it.
19.2
0
Joe Root To David Warner
A fuller delivery on off. Warner drives it to Root.
19.1
0
Joe Root To David Warner
Starts from 'round the wicket and bowls it fuller on middle. Warner fends it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 19 : 61/0
0 Runs
- 018.1
- 018.2
- 018.3
- 018.4
- 018.5
- 018.6
U. Khawaja
29 (68)
D. Warner
26 (46)
S. Broad
6-2-15-0
18.6
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Serves it fuller and on off. Khawaja drives it to the cover region.
18.5
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
A slower length delivery, at 120 kph. Angling into off and Khawaja blocks with his stoic presence again.
18.4
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Short and way down the leg side. Khawaja does not bother to go after it.
18.3
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Bowls it fuller and around off. Khawaja tries to drive it but mistimes it to mid off.
18.2
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Oh, bowls a yorker this time. Angles it on middle as Khawaja blocks it out.
18.1
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Serves it on a length, on off. Khawaja fends it off the front foot. A slower delivery again.
End Of The Over 18 : 61/0
2 Runs
- 017.1
- 117.2
- 017.3
- 017.4
- 117.5
- 017.6
D. Warner
26 (46)
U. Khawaja
29 (62)
M. Ali
5-0-19-0
17.6
0
Moeen Ali To David Warner
Tossed up delivery on middle. Warner gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it to the short cover fielder.
17.5
1
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Fires it quicker and on middle. Khawaja works it to deep square leg for a single.
17.4
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Fuller delivery, on off. Khawaja drives it to the short cover fielder.
17.3
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Nice loopy delivery on off and equally well played by Khawaja with a nice defence right under his eyes.
17.2
1
Moeen Ali To David Warner
Tosses it up on middle. Warner skips down the track and drives it to long off for a single.
17.1
0
Moeen Ali To David Warner
Fuller delivery and around off. Warner fends it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 17 : 59/0
1 Runs
- 116.1
- 016.2
- 016.3
- 016.4
- 016.5
- 016.6
U. Khawaja
28 (59)
D. Warner
25 (43)
S. Broad
5-1-15-0
16.6
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Serves it fuller and on middle. Khawaja drives it to the mid on fielder.
16.5
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
A leg-cutter from Broad this time! On a length and around off. Khawaja leaves it watchfully and the ball goes off the bounce to the keeper.
16.4
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Goes wide of the crease and lands a length delivery on off. Khawaja blocks it solidly.
16.3
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Goes fuller and around off. Khawaja drives it to the cover region.
16.2
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
On a length, on middle. Khawaja works it to mid-wicket this time.
16.1
1
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Serves it full and on leg. Warner nudges it to the right of square leg for a quick single.
End Of The Over 16 : 58/0
2 Runs
- 015.1
- 015.2
- 015.3
- 015.4
- 115.5
- 115.6
D. Warner
24 (42)
U. Khawaja
28 (54)
M. Ali
4-0-17-0
15.6
1
Moeen Ali To David Warner
Flights this one on off. Warner skips down the track and mistimes his drive it to Anderson at deepish mid on for a single.
15.5
1
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
On the shorter side again, on middle. Usman Khawaja tucks it to square leg for a single.
15.4
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Fires it bit quicker on off as Khawaja goes back and fends it.
15.3
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Nicely bowled, gives it a big loop and Khawaja stays patient to block it.
15.2
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Touch shorter and quicker, outside off. Khawaja chops it to backward point this time.
15.1
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Nice tossed up delivery, around off. Khawaja with a front foot defence.
End Of The Over 15 : 56/0
5 Runs
- 214.1
- 014.2
- 014.3
- 014.4
- 314.5
- 014.6
D. Warner
23 (41)
U. Khawaja
27 (49)
S. Broad
4-1-14-0
14.6
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Angles it on the pads as Warner tucks it to square leg. He looks for a single but Khawaja sends him back.
14.5
3
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Goes fuller, on middle and leg. Khawaja works it through mid-wicket and takes three as Brook cuts it off.
14.4
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Shorter in length, on off. Khawaja tries to pull it but is early on his shot and toe-ends it to cover-point.
14.3
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Lovely delivery! Classis Stuart Broad! Angles it, on a fullish length from 'round the wicket and gets it to nip away from the left-hander. Khawaja makes a good leave.
14.2
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Serves it on a length, on off. Khawaja is solid in defence.
14.1
2
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Broad is back into the attack and comes 'round the wicket. He angles it full, on middle and Khawaja works it to deep square leg for a couple.
End Of The Over 14 : 51/0
2 Runs
- 013.1
- 113.2
- 013.3
- 013.4
- 113.5
- 013.6
D. Warner
23 (40)
U. Khawaja
22 (44)
M. Ali
3-0-15-0
13.6
0
Moeen Ali To David Warner
Nice loopy delivery, outside off. Warner watches it carefully and lets it go.
13.5
1
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Oh, that spuns off the footmark. Fuller in length and around off. Khawaja drives but the ball goes off the upper half of his blade and uppishly towards covers. A single is taken.
13.4
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Slower through the air, around off. Khawaja defends it off the front foot.
13.3
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
This one goes on with the arm. Quicker through the air as well and Khawaja blocks it off the back foot.
13.2
1
Moeen Ali To David Warner
Touch shorter and turning away from off. Warner punches it through extra cover for a single. 50 up for Aussies!
13.1
0
Moeen Ali To David Warner
Flatter and quicker on off from 'round the wicket as Warner fends it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 13 : 49/0
0 Runs
- 012.1
- 012.2
- 012.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- 012.6
U. Khawaja
21 (41)
D. Warner
22 (37)
C. Woakes
4-2-5-0
12.6
0
Chris Woakes To Usman Khawaja
Attacks the stumps this time on a good length. Usman Khawaja defends this firmly back down the pitch. Yet another maiden for Chris Woakes.
12.5
0
Chris Woakes To Usman Khawaja
Angles this in from outside off on a good length as he changes the angle to 'round the wicket. Usman Khawaja blocks this one out solidly.
12.4
0
Chris Woakes To Usman Khawaja
Continues to bowl short and just outside off. Usman Khawaja pulls this straight to square leg.
12.3
0
Chris Woakes To Usman Khawaja
Back of a length this time and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja gets on his toes and pushes this towards cover-point.
12.2
0
Chris Woakes To Usman Khawaja
A tad bit fuller and pitching outside leg stump. Usman Khawaja flicks this straight to the fielder at square leg.
12.1
0
Chris Woakes To Usman Khawaja
Chris Woakes bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja tucks this towards the mid-wicket fielder.
Drinks break! Australia have started well and both Warner and Khawaja are looking solid. There was not much swing for the English bowlers with the new ball but Moeen Ali did get a couple of balls to turn. England would be hoping to get at least one wicket before Lunch while for Warner and Khawaja it is a great opportunity to take their team to a strong position at Lunch. An interesting phase of the game coming up...
End Of The Over 12 : 49/0
11 Runs
- 4 B 11.1
- 011.2
- 011.3
- 111.4
- 211.5
- 411.6
D. Warner
22 (37)
U. Khawaja
21 (35)
M. Ali
2-0-13-0
11.6
4
Moeen Ali To David Warner
FOUR! Poor delivery from Moeen Ali and David Warner manages to find the gap well! This is short and outside the off stump. David Warner pulls this to the left of mid on towards the wide long on boundary for four runs.
11.5
2
Moeen Ali To David Warner
Fires this one full and into the pads. David Warner is down the wicket as well and clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
11.4
1
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Flights this one full and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja shimmies down the wicket and knocks this towards long off for a single.
11.3
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Loops this one full and just outside off. Usman dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
11.2
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Serves this on an off-stump line and keeps it full. Usman Khawaja smothers this into the pitch.
11.1
b
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
FOUR BYES! Massive turn off the surface and this should encourage the bowler! Moeen Ali tosses this full and outside off. Usman Khawaja looks to defend and the ball goes past the batter and between the keeper and slip for four byes.
End Of The Over 11 : 38/0
0 Runs
- 010.1
- 010.2
- 010.3
- 010.4
- 010.5
- 010.6
D. Warner
16 (35)
U. Khawaja
20 (31)
C. Woakes
3-1-5-0
10.6
0
Chris Woakes To David Warner
A maiden over by Chris Woakes! This is bowled on a good length and outside off. David Warner pushes this towards the fielder at cover-point.
10.5
0
Chris Woakes To David Warner
Continues to bowl on a good length but just outside off this time. David Warner blocks this solidly towards mid off.
10.4
0
Chris Woakes To David Warner
Delivers this into the pads on a good length. David Warner tucks this towards square leg. He looks a bit shifty here!
10.3
0
Chris Woakes To David Warner
Wide outside the off pole and on a good length. David Warner throws his bat at this one and but slaps it straight to the fielder at cover.
10.2
0
Chris Woakes To David Warner
Bowls this on a good length and on a leg-stump line. David Warner dabs this into the pitch.
10.1
0
Chris Woakes To David Warner
Chris Woakes bowls this full and in line with the stumps. David Warner covers the line of the ball and defends this towards the mid off fielder.
End Of The Over 10 : 38/0
6 Runs
- 19.1
- 49.2
- 09.3
- 19.4
- 09.5
- 09.6
U. Khawaja
20 (31)
D. Warner
16 (29)
M. Ali
1-0-6-0
9.6
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Continues to bowl short and just outside off. Usman Khawaja goes back in the crease and punches this towards cover.
9.5
0
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Back to bowling short and on an off-stump line. Usman Khawaja goes onto the back foot and blocks this back towards the bowler.
9.4
1
Moeen Ali To David Warner
A full toss this time bowled outside the off pole. David Warner looks to swat this into the leg side but toes-ends this just over the mid-wicket fielder for a single.
9.3
0
Moeen Ali To David Warner
Tosses this full and outside the off stump. David Warner gets forward and blocks this towards cover.
9.2
4
Moeen Ali To David Warner
FOUR! Poor delivery once again and David Warner does not miss out on this one! This is slightly short as well and strays onto the pads. David Warner goes deep in the crease and glances this towards fine leg for four runs.
9.1
1
Moeen Ali To Usman Khawaja
Moeen Ali bowls this short and outside the off stump, a loosener to begin. Usman Khawaja rocks back and cuts this towards deep point for a single.
It's Moeen Ali time now! Let's see what he can offer with his off-breaks.
End Of The Over 9 : 32/0
1 Runs
- 08.1
- 08.2
- 08.3
- 08.4
- 08.5
- 18.6
U. Khawaja
19 (28)
D. Warner
11 (26)
C. Woakes
2-0-5-0
8.6
1
Chris Woakes To Usman Khawaja
Bangs this in short and aims for the batter. Usman Khawaja takes this one and pulls this towards the man at square leg. He does not stop this cleanly and the batters cross for a single. Usman Khawaja will retain strike.
8.5
0
Chris Woakes To Usman Khawaja
A tad bit fuller and in the channel just outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja shoulders his arms to this one as well.
8.4
0
Chris Woakes To Usman Khawaja
Well outside the off stump this time and still on a good length. Usman Khawaja raises his bat high into the air and allows the keeper to collect this.
8.3
0
Chris Woakes To Usman Khawaja
Delivers this at the stumps on a good length. Usman Khawaja blocks this solidly and the ball rolls towards mid off.
8.2
0
Chris Woakes To Usman Khawaja
Continues to bowl full and in line with the stumps. Usman Khawaja knocks this firmly towards cover-point.
8.1
0
Chris Woakes To Usman Khawaja
Chris Woakes bowls this full and pitching outside leg stump. Usman Khawaja flicks this straight to the fielder at square leg.
End Of The Over 8 : 31/0
11 Runs
- 47.1
- 47.2
- 07.3
- 37.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
D. Warner
11 (26)
U. Khawaja
18 (22)
J. Anderson
4-2-16-0
7.6
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Delivers this one really full and into the batter. David Warner is unable to get this one away and gets hit on the pads. A massive appeal from the English players but this is clearly going down leg.
7.5
0
James Anderson To David Warner
On a good length once again and outside off. David Warner walks down the crease and looks to clip this one away. Does not connect and the ball lobs off the pads into the off side.
7.4
3
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Continues to bowl on a good length but strays onto the pads. Usman Khawaja goes deep in the crease and flicks this towards deep backward square leg. The fielder gives chase but the batters are able to complete three runs in the meantime.
7.3
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Usman Khawaja tucks this towards the mid-wicket fielder.
7.2
4
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! Three boundaries in three balls as Usman Khawaja looks to be playing much more positively in this inning! James Anderson bowls full this time and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja drills this towards deep cover this time and collects four more runs.
7.1
4
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! That is a cracking shot from Usman Khawaja as he holds his pose after executing it! James Anderson bowls this on a good length and outside off. Usman Khawaja walks down the pitch and knocks this with a straight bat towards long on for his first boundary.
End Of The Over 7 : 20/0
4 Runs
- 06.1
- 06.2
- 06.3
- 06.4
- 06.5
- 46.6
D. Warner
11 (24)
U. Khawaja
7 (18)
C. Woakes
1-0-4-0
6.6
4
Chris Woakes To David Warner
FOUR! A confident shot by David Warner and this has been a steady start by Australia! Chris Woakes bowls this full and outside the off pole. David Warner gets a good stride forward and punches this past the fielder in the circle towards long off for four runs.
6.5
0
Chris Woakes To David Warner
On a good length this time and delivered on an off-stump line. David Warner taps this towards cover with soft hands.
6.4
0
Chris Woakes To David Warner
Continues to bowl full and into the pads. David Warner clips this towards the fielder at mid-wicket.
6.3
0
Chris Woakes To David Warner
Goes full and in line with the stumps. David Warner knocks this back towards the bowler with a straight bat.
6.2
0
Chris Woakes To David Warner
Back of a length this time and on a leg-stump line. David Warner rides the bounce and dabs this towards mid-wicket.
6.1
0
Chris Woakes To David Warner
Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump, angling away from the left-hander. David Warner hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten all ends up.
End Of The Over 6 : 16/0
0 Runs
- 05.1
- 05.2
- 05.3
- 05.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
U. Khawaja
7 (18)
D. Warner
7 (18)
J. Anderson
3-2-5-0
5.6
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Beaten! On a fuller length and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja looks to hit through the line but the ball straightens a touch after pitching. The ball zips past the outside edge.
5.5
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Pulls his length back this time and serves this at the batter. Usman Khawaja looks to work this away but misses and gets hit high on the pads.
5.4
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Into the pads this time on a fuller length. Usman Khawaja clips this straight to the fielder at mid-wicket.
5.3
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Angles this in from outside off on a fullish length. Usman Khawaja knocks this back towards the bowler.
5.2
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Goes full this time and continues to bowl outside off. Usman Khawaja blocks this solidly back down the pitch.
5.1
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
James Anderson continues from 'round the wicket and outside the off stump on a shortish length. Usman Khawaja dabs this towards the fielder at point.
End Of The Over 5 : 16/0
0 Runs
- 04.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 04.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
D. Warner
7 (18)
U. Khawaja
7 (12)
S. Broad
3-1-9-0
4.6
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Back of a length, on middle. Warner works it to mid-wicket and looks for a single but Usman Khawaja is not interested.
4.5
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Pitches it up around the off-stump channel, gets a hint of in-swing. David Warner plays the front foot push straight to Ben Stokes at short cover point.
4.4
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Beautifully bowled, finds an edge but does not carry! Serves it on a good length and angles it across Warner. The southpaw gets opened up a bit and tries to defend it but the ball goes off the outside edge to the left of third slip. Ben Duckett dives and makes a good stop.
4.3
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Outside off stump, swinging in from the length. David Warner plays the front foot pust towards mid off.
4.2
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
On the stump from the good length, David Warner blocks it from the front foot towards mid on.
4.1
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Good length on the off stump. David Warner pushes it to mid-off from the front foot.
End Of The Over 4 : 16/0
1 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 1 LB 3.6
D. Warner
7 (12)
U. Khawaja
7 (12)
J. Anderson
2-1-5-0
3.6
lb
James Anderson To David Warner
Delivers this on a good length but pitching outside leg. David Warner looks to work this leg side but misses and the ball goes off his thigh pad towards deep backward square leg for a leg bye.
3.5
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Hits the good length on the leg stump again. David Warner flicks it from the crease but straight to mid wicket
3.4
0
James Anderson To David Warner
On the money again, James Anderson hits a good length on the stumps. David Warner looks to walk down to cut the swing and blocks it off.
3.3
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Bowls this on a shortish length and outside off. David Warner walks down the wicket and blocks this solidly into the off side.
3.2
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Gets a little outswing on this occasion from the good length around the off stump. David Warner plays the front-foot defence back to the bowler.
3.1
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Hits the good length on the leg stump line. David Warner blocks it off the crease.
End Of The Over 3 : 15/0
4 Runs
- 02.1
- 22.2
- 02.3
- 12.4
- 12.5
- 02.6
U. Khawaja
7 (12)
D. Warner
7 (6)
S. Broad
2-0-9-0
2.6
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Angles this down leg on a good length. Usman Khawaja is happy to let this pass-through for the keeper to collect.
2.5
1
Stuart Broad To David Warner
On the pads again from a short length. David Warner flicks it to fine leg and runs a single.
2.4
1
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja rides the bounce and punches this towards deep point for a run.
2.3
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
On the money this time, Stuart Broad hits the good length on the off stump, with a hint of in-swing. Usman Khawaja blocks it off the crease.
2.2
2
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
On the pads again from the length. Usman Khawaja waits on it and plays a flick from the crease for 2 runs, right of square leg.
2.1
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Down the leg side to start with. Stuart Broad looking to create the angle from around the wicket drags one down the leg side this time. Usman Khawaja lets it go.
End Of The Over 2 : 11/0
5 Runs
- 31.1
- 01.2
- 11.3
- 01.4
- 01.5
- 11.6
U. Khawaja
4 (7)
D. Warner
6 (5)
J. Anderson
1-0-5-0
1.6
1
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Strays onto the pads and a tad bit short. Usman Khawaja tucks this towards deep backward square leg and takes a run to keep strike.
1.5
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
On a good length and just outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja covers the line of the ball and defends this back down the pitch with a straight bat.
1.4
0
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Hits the good length on the off stump. Usman Khawaja blocks it off the front foot towards mid off.
1.3
1
James Anderson To David Warner
Outswinger from the good length outside off, David Warner hits it from the front foot to the left of point and steals a single.
1.2
0
James Anderson To David Warner
Hint of outswing again from the good length. David Warner blocks it off from his crease.
1.1
3
James Anderson To Usman Khawaja
Starts from over the stump on the back of length on the leg stump. Gets a hint of outswing. Usman Khawaja stays on his crease and flicks it between mid wicket and mid on for 3 runs.
James Anderson to start the proceedings from the other end on his 41st birthday!
End Of The Over 1 : 6/0
6 Runs
- 10.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 1 B 0.4
- 00.5
- 40.6
D. Warner
5 (3)
U. Khawaja
0 (3)
S. Broad
1-0-5-0
0.6
4
Stuart Broad To David Warner
FOUR! That is the first boundary for Australia and it comes off the bat of David Warner! Stuart Broad bowls this slightly full and outside the off pole. David Warner gets a confident stride forward this time and strokes this towards deep cover-point for four runs.
0.5
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Strays down leg side once again on a good length. David Warner is unable to get bat on this and Jonny Bairstow does a good job collecting this one.
0.4
b
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Continues to bowl full and going down leg. Usman Khawaja misses his flick and Jonny Bairstow is unable to collect the ball cleanly behind the stumps. The batters cross for a bye.
0.3
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Bowls this on a fullish length and just outside off. Usman Khawaja dabs this towards the fielder at cover.
0.2
0
Stuart Broad To Usman Khawaja
Goes full this time and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja defends this confidently into the off side.
0.1
1
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Stuart Broad starts with a back-of-a-length delivery served outside the off stump from 'round the wicket. David Warner feels for this one and gets an inside edge towards deep backward square leg to get off the mark with a single. Not a confident start from David Warner.
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Match Info
- Venue Kennington Oval, London
- Weather Overcast
- Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
- Result England beat Australia by 49 runs
- Player of the Match Chris Woakes
- Player of the Series Mitchell Starc
- Umpire Joel Wilson (WI), Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Nitin Menon (IND)
- Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
- Stumps: Australia 61/1 in 25.0 overs
- Australia 50/1 in 17.2 overs
- Referral 1 (6.2 ovs): ENG against D Warner (Caught) UnSuccessful (ENG: 2, AUS: 3)
- Innings Break: England 283/10 in 54.4 overs
- Referral 4 (52.6 ovs): AUS against J Anderson (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3, AUS: 2) (Retained)
- Referral 3 (50.2 ovs): C Woakes against AUS (LBW) Successful (ENG: 3, AUS: 2)
- Tea: England 250/7 in 50.0 overs
- England 250/7 in 50.0 overs
- England 200/5 in 40.4 overs
- Drinks: England 193/4 in 38.0 overs
- 4th wkt Partnership: 100 off 102 balls between M Ali (23) and H Brook (66)
- England 152/3 in 30.2 overs
- H Brook 7th Test fifty: 50 runs in 44 balls (7x4) (2x6)
- Lunch: England 131/3 in 26.0 overs
- 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 57 balls between M Ali (7) and H Brook (45)
- England 101/3 in 21.1 overs
- H Brook dropped on 5 by A Carey in 16.4 overs
- England 62/1: Ben Duckett c Alex Carey b Mitchell Marsh 41(41)
- Referral 2 (11.6 ovs): AUS against B Duckett (Caught) Successful (ENG: 3, AUS: 2)
- Z Crawley dropped on 11 by S Smith in 9.6 overs
- 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 60 balls between Z Crawley (11) and B Duckett (37)
- England 50/0 in 9.5 overs
- B Duckett dropped on 30 by D Warner in 8.1 overs
- Referral 1 (2.3 ovs): AUS against Z Crawley (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3, AUS: 2)
- Stumps: Australia 295/10 in 103.1 overs
- Innings Break: Australia 295/10 in 103.1 overs
- Referral 5 (101.2 ovs): T Murphy against ENG (LBW) UnSuccessful (ENG: 1, AUS: 2) (Retained)
- Australia 250/8 in 92.5 overs
- Drinks: Australia 239/8 in 89.6 overs
- 8th wkt Partnership: 50 off 94 balls between S Smith (28) and P Cummins (21)
- Referral 4 (82.6 ovs): P Cummins against ENG (LBW) Successful (ENG: 1, AUS: 2)
- S Smith 38th Test fifty: 50 runs in 98 balls (4x4) (0x6)
- Australia 200/7 in 78.3 overs
- Tea: Australia 186/7 in 75.0 overs
- Drinks: Australia 153/5 in 63.0 overs
- Australia 150/4 in 59.5 overs
- Referral 2 (51.5 ovs): U Khawaja against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, AUS: 2)
- Lunch: Australia 115/2 in 51.0 overs
- Australia 100/2 in 47.4 overs
- Drinks: Australia 82/1 in 39.0 overs
- Stumps: England 389/9 in 80.0 overs
- Referral 7 (79.5 ovs): J Anderson against AUS (LBW) Successful (ENG: 3, AUS: 1)
- Referral 6 (77.5 ovs): Aus against J Anderson (Caught) UnSuccessful (ENG: 3, AUS: 1)
- Referral 5 (75.5 ovs): M Wood against Aus (LBW) Successful (ENG: 3, AUS: 2)
- Referral 4 (73.3 ovs): Aus against C Woakes (LBW) UnSuccessful (ENG: 3, AUS: 2) (Retained)
- Referral 3 (72.5 ovs): Aus against J Bairstow (LBW) UnSuccessful (ENG: 3, AUS: 2)
- M Ali dropped on 14 by J Hazelwood in 70.3 overs
- England 353/5 in 69.5 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 100 off 141 balls between J Root (30) and J Bairstow (70)
- England 303/4 in 57.5 overs
- J Bairstow 26th Test fifty: 52 runs in 60 balls (7x4) (0x6)
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 66 balls between J Root (17) and J Bairstow (37)
- Tea: England 265/4 in 49.0 overs
- England 250/4 in 46.4 overs
- J Root 60th Test fifty: 50 runs in 42 balls (8x4) (1x6)
- England 200/2 in 38.2 overs
- Referral 2 (29.5 ovs): Aus against J Root (LBW) UnSuccessful (ENG: 3, AUS: 3) (Retained)
- England 150/2 in 28.4 overs
- B Stokes dropped on 14 by M Starc in 25.3 overs
- Lunch: England 130/1 in 25.0 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 41 balls between Z Crawley (38) and B Stokes (11)
- Z Crawley 10th Test fifty: 50 runs in 61 balls (5x4) (0x6)
- England 101/1 in 20.1 overs
- England 79/1: B Duckett c A Cary b M Starc 42(55)
- Referral 1 (16.6 ovs): Aus against B Duckett (Caught) Successful (ENG: 3, AUS: 3)
- Drinks: England 66/0 in 13.0 overs
- 1st wkt Partnership: 52 off 52 balls between Z Crawley (15) and B Duckett (34)
- England 52/0 in 8.4 overs
- Stumps: Australia 135/0 in 38.0 overs
- Tea: Australia 135/0 in 38.0 overs
- Rain Stoppage: Australia 135/0 in 38.0 overs
- Drinks: Australia 135/0 in 38.0 overs
- D Warner 36th Test Fifty: 50 runs in 90 balls (7x4) (0x6)
- U Khawaja 24th Test Fifty: 50 runs in 110 balls (5x4) (0x6)
- Australia: 100/0 in 32.1 overs
- Lunch: Australia 75/0 in 24.0 overs
- 1st Wkt Partnership: 50 off 80 balls between D Warner (23) and U Khawaja (21)
- Australia: 50/0 in 13.2 overs
- Drinks: Australia 49/0 in 12.0 overs
- Innings Break: England 395/10 in 81.5 overs
- Referral 8 (81.5 ovs): AUS against J Anderson (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, AUG: 1)
- A Carey dropped on 28 by Z Crawley on 92.5 overs
- Australia 300/8 in 83.2 overs
- S Smith 39th Test fifty: 50 runs in 89 balls (8x4) (0x6)
- Australia 251/3 in 69.0 overs
- Wet Ground Condition: Australia 238/3 in 66.0 overs
- Tea: Australia 238/3 in 66.0 overs
- Rain Stoppage: Australia 238/3 in 66.0 overs
- Lunch: Australia 238/3 in 66.0 overs
- Referral 3 (65.1 ovs): ENG against S Smith (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, ENG: 1)
- 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 61 balls between S Smith (19) and T Head (27)
- Australia 202/3 in 55.1 overs
- Drinks: Australia 175/3 in 51.0 overs
- Australia 153/2 in 44.4 overs
- Australia 141/2: U Khawaja lbw b C Woakes 72(145)
- Referral 2 (43.2 ovs): U Khawaja against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, AUS: 2)
- Referral 1 (42.6 ovs): ENG against M Labuschagne (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, 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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