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Match Ended
The Oval, London
, Sep 12, 2019
% Chance to Win
ENG
AUS
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Inn Break
So that is it from this series. Some called it overrated at the start but the oldest rivalry in Test cricket lived up to its billing. Though Australia retained the Ashes they could not take the series trophy home. The Aussies now go back to their homes before they welcome Sri Lanka for the T20Is starting 27th October. England's stay at home comes to an end as they fly to New Zealand for their next assignment. They too begin their tour with a T20I series starting November 1st. It was a great pleasure bringing you the coverage of this mouthwatering series. Hope you enjoyed our coverage as much as we did bringing it to you. Join us again as more cricket comes your way. Till then, goodbye and cheers!
Both captains now go to collect the trophy. The Australian players then gather in the podium all in smiles as they retain the Ashes urn.
Australian skipper, Tim Paine is now up for a conversation. Paine admits that he has a couple of regrets about this Test starting with the toss. Credits his bowlers for their performance. Laughs and says he is always 50-50 during the toss as he cannot read pitches. On the series being drawn, Paine admits that this game dampens that but he is still happy and says they are satisfied with retaining the urn as it has not happened for almost 20 years. Tim says that it is a competitive game especially Tests between England and Australia. Credits Wade for his innings and tells it was a great knock. Tim admits that he is enjoying to lead this side and he feels that there is still some unfinished business with this side. Paine tells they spoke about doing something that had not been done for a while and they wanted to enjoy the reception from the Barmy Army and not succumb under it.
England's skipper, Joe Root is up next for a chat. Root tells that he thought they were excellent throughout this Test and credits his bowlers for the way they bowled on this wicket. On Jofra, he says he was good and ably backed by other talented bowlers. Root thinks they have shown great character. Credits Tim Paine and his side for the way they played. Root admits that it was tough to play against Australia on difficult pitches especially against the quality attack. Thanks Trevor Bayliss for improving England cricket in all formats and for his effort. On Stokes and Bayliss' relation, Root says that players build up a relation over a period of time and thinks what Stokes and Bayliss have is really special. Root is confident that they can challenge Australia in couple of years time in their own backyard and feels that he has the squad to do that. Root ends by saying that he feels blessed for the players he has and thinks the World Cup was a remarkable moment.
Australia's Player of the Series and the Player of the Series of Ashes 2019 is Steven Smith. Smith says that walking back to an ovation meant a lot. Tells that the cricket has been fantastic and he has loved every minute in England starting from the World Cup. Steven tells they believed they could chase down the total in this game and adds Wade showed if they took the challenge they could have got it. Credits England for playing good cricket in this game and series. Tells he saw Jofra last year and he knew he was a talent straightaway as he could bowl at 90mph with his height. Smith thinks that Archer has a bright future. Smith tells every moment is a learning moment and he hopes to continue to improve himself.
England's Player of the Series is Ben Stokes. Ben says that 2-2 sounds better than 3-1. Admits that they were unlucky in Manchester but he is happy with the game here. Stokes tells it has been a great series for cricket and thinks it showed in the final result. Adds that it was an evenly poised contest and feels the result is a fair one. Smiles and says that he would give his knock from Headingley away if it mean that he could have had the Ashes. Stokes feels everyone who has come in has shown good confidence and talent. Singles out Rory Burns and credits him for knocking on the door and grabbing his opportunity.
Jofra Archer is named the Man of the Match for his brilliant 6-fer in the first innings. Jofra says that it has been an incredible summer since the time he wore the England jersey. On his best moments, Archer says he is leaning towards the Tests but tells it is a different feeling to the World Cup final. Smiles and says he is not sure whether he has taken to Test cricket easily as one day one can get wicket and be wicketless the other. Stresses that there are good days and bad days and he hopes his teammates can help him on his bad days. Admits playing all formats is difficult but credits the support staff for their work. Smiles and says that maybe Wade was a bit grumpy as the pitch was not an easy one to bat on.
We are ready for the presentation. The match referee, Javagal Srinath and the umpires come up to collect their medals.
Predicto Praky - 'Psst psst...do you think Australia can win this? Just 174 needed...' @PP - Sometimes it is nice to be on another planet.
So Australia take back the urn but their wait for a Test series win in England continues. England, on the other hand, failed to make this the best summer as they failed to regain the Ashes and build on that emphatic World Cup. Stay tuned for the presentation.
Apart from the toss, England dominated this Test in all departments. They built on their 69-run lead from the first innings and added further 329 runs to that, courtesy of brilliant 94 and 67 from Denly and Stokes respectively. Jofra Archer was the star with the ball in the first innings for England with a terrific 6-fer.
Nothing much to talk about in terms of the Australian batting. Once again there was just one batsman batting like a star and the others faltering around him. This time that star was not the brilliant best, Steven Smith, it was Matthew Wade. It was his gritty century that gave some respectability to the margin of this loss.
Brilliant bowling display from the English bowlers has seen them draw the series. Broad and Leach were the stars with the ball on the day. Picking up 4 wickets apiece. Skipper, Joe Root was the other bowler in the wickets column with 2 to his name. Though Archer and Woakes were wicketless they were very good with the ball, especially Archer.
England level the series but Australia walk back with the urn. A series which had everything in it barring a series winner and rightfully so as both sides were equally good and bad. Handshakes all around.
76.6
W
Jack Leach To Josh Hazlewood OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Leach has dismissed Hazlewood and ENGLAND HAVE WON THE MATCH TO DRAW THE ASHES 2-2! Leach floats this on the middle and leg pole, Hazlewood goes for the drive towards mid on but does so uppishly. Root at mid-wicket dives low to his left and catches this one brilliantly. The dream for Australia to win their first Test series remains unfulfilled as they have been bowled out and ENGLAND WIN THE MATCH BY 135 RUNS!
Josh Hazlewood is the last man in for the visitors. Looks like a matter of time before England claim the victory now.
76.5
W
Jack Leach To Nathan Lyon OUT!
OUT! Leach providing the finishing touches and Lyon is out of here! Nothing too extraordinary about the delivery or the shot, but very good field positioning by Root. Floated on middle and off, Lyon goes for the sweep but does so a touch uppishly. It goes straight to Joe Root at square leg who doesn't have to move himself an inch as he collects the catch low between his legs. Australia 9 down now and England one wicket away from drawing the series.
76.4
0
Jack Leach To Nathan Lyon
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
76.3
1
Jack Leach To Peter Siddle
Siddle comes down the track and pushes it down the ground for a single.
76.2
1
Jack Leach To Nathan Lyon
Lyon sweeps this tossed up delivery towards backward square leg for a single.
76.1
1
Jack Leach To Peter Siddle
On the pads, Siddle tucks this one towards the leg side and takes a single.
End Of The Over 76 : 260/8
0 Runs
- W 75.1
- 075.2
- 075.3
- 075.4
- 075.5
- 075.6
N. Lyon
0 (5)
P. Siddle
11 (16)
J. Root
9-0-26-2
75.6
0
Joe Root To Nathan Lyon
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
75.5
0
Joe Root To Nathan Lyon
Full and floated on middle, Lyon blocks it out.
75.4
0
Joe Root To Nathan Lyon
Lyon has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
75.3
0
Joe Root To Nathan Lyon
Lyon tries to sweep this one but misses.
75.2
0
Joe Root To Nathan Lyon
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
Nathan Lyon is the new man in. The match virtually over for the visitors now.
75.1
W
Joe Root To Matthew Wade OUT!
OUT! The skipper strikes and it is the big fish! England now in touching distance of victory and Wade is out of here with just the tailenders remaining now. Root floats up this one on off, it pitches and spins away. Wade comes dancing down the track in an attempt to negate the spin but misses the ball. Bairstow collects it and whips the bails off in a flash. Wade has to take the long walk back but goes off to a standing ovation. England need two more wickets to win now.
End Of The Over 75 : 260/7
2 Runs
- 074.1
- 174.2
- 074.3
- 174.4
- 074.5
- 074.6
P. Siddle
11 (16)
M. Wade
117 (165)
J. Leach
21-8-46-2
74.6
0
Jack Leach To Peter Siddle
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
74.5
0
Jack Leach To Peter Siddle
Solid defense by Siddle. Full and floated on middle, the batter blocks it out.
74.4
1
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Tossed up on middle and off, Wade dances down the track and pushes this towards long on for a single.
74.3
0
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Floated outside off, Wade blocks it out.
74.2
1
Jack Leach To Peter Siddle
Full and floated on off, Siddle pushes this one towards mid off and takes a quick single.
74.1
0
Jack Leach To Peter Siddle
Leach defends this one by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
Jack Leach is back on. 20-8-44-2, his figures so far.
End Of The Over 74 : 258/7
4 Runs
- 173.1
- 073.2
- 173.3
- 073.4
- 273.5
- 073.6
M. Wade
116 (163)
P. Siddle
10 (12)
J. Root
8-0-26-1
73.6
0
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
73.5
2
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
On the off side, Wade pushes this towards cover for a couple.
73.4
0
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
Outside off, left alone by Wade.
73.3
1
Joe Root To Peter Siddle
This is on the pads again, Siddle flicks this one towards mid-wicket but this time gets a single.
73.2
0
Joe Root To Peter Siddle
On the pads of Siddle, he plays it straight to the man at mid-wicket.
73.1
1
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
Full and floated on off, pushed towards cover for a single.
End Of The Over 73 : 254/7
8 Runs
- 072.1
- 072.2
- 072.3
- 472.4
- 472.5
- 072.6
P. Siddle
9 (10)
M. Wade
113 (159)
S. Broad
15-1-62-4
72.6
0
Stuart Broad To Peter Siddle
Beaten! Length ball outside off, Siddle looks to push but is beaten by the movement.
72.5
4
Stuart Broad To Peter Siddle
FOUR! Full and wide outside off, Siddle does time this one well and it races through the cover region for a boundary.
72.4
4
Stuart Broad To Peter Siddle
EDGED AND FOUR! There is a gap between the first and third slip but the question is, why is there no second slip in place? Full and outside off, Siddle goes for the drive but outside edges it and the ball goes from the empty region in the slip cordon into the third man fence. This also brings up the 250 for the visitors.
72.3
0
Stuart Broad To Peter Siddle
Outside off, left alone by Siddle.
72.2
0
Stuart Broad To Peter Siddle
Full and wide outside off again, this time Siddle times the drive correctly but straight to the man at cover.
72.1
0
Stuart Broad To Peter Siddle
Full and wide outside off, Siddle goes for the cover drive but it goes off the inner half towards mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 72 : 246/7
2 Runs
- 071.1
- 171.2
- 071.3
- 071.4
- 071.5
- 171.6
P. Siddle
1 (4)
M. Wade
113 (159)
J. Root
7-0-22-1
71.6
1
Joe Root To Peter Siddle
Safely home. Tossed up on middle and leg, Siddle glances it towards mid-wicket and calls for a quick single. Wade responds, the fielder quickly gets to the ball and sends it to Bairstow at the keeper's end. He whips the bails off but Wade looks to be home. The square leg umpire still takes it upstairs to be doubly sure. One replay is enough for the T.V umpire to signal Not Out on the giant screen.
71.5
0
Joe Root To Peter Siddle
Stifled appeal but nothing from the umpire. Floated on leg, Siddle looks to sweep but misses. The ball looked to be well over the stumps and the umpire is unmoved as the English players go up in appeal.
71.4
0
Joe Root To Peter Siddle
Shorter on off, Peter blocks it off the back foot.
71.3
0
Joe Root To Peter Siddle
Floated outside off, Siddle looks to drive but misses.
71.2
1
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
This time drives it off the meat towards deep point for one.
71.1
0
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
NOT OUT! The ball turned from west to east but did not hit the bat. Floated delivery outside off, Wade looks to drive it square on the off side. The ball turns and goes to Ben Stokes at first slip. The English players feel they have their man and the umpire agrees. Wade signals the 'T'. Replay rolls in and Ultra Edge shows no spike as the ball goes past the bat. Brilliant piece of technology as that was always going to be difficult for the on-field umpire to spot. Good review from Matthew.
REVIEW TIME! Matthew Wade, the star of the innings is in question for a caught behind. The replays roll in and they show that this one is...
Peter Siddle is the new man in for the visitors.
End Of The Over 71 : 244/7
5 Runs
- 470.1
- 070.2
- 070.3
- 070.4
- 170.5
- W 70.6
P. Cummins
9 (41)
M. Wade
112 (157)
S. Broad
14-1-54-4
70.6
W
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins OUT!
OUT! Caught! Broad gets rid of Cummins. He comes over the wicket and bowls it full outside off. The ball moves away just a hint. Pat goes for a big drive through covers. The ball kisses the outside edge and goes straight towards Bairstow. Jonny gets down and takes a very good catch. Cummins has a word with his partner and after a lengthy chat he opts to go against the review. 4-fer for Broad. Another brilliant day with the ball for England's ace pacer.
70.5
1
Stuart Broad To Matthew Wade
Corrects his line and bowls it full on off, Wade pushes it to cover-point for a single..
70.4
0
Stuart Broad To Matthew Wade
Broad misses his line and bowls one down the leg side. Wade still tries to flick but misses. Bairstow does well diving to his right and saving runs for his side.
70.3
0
Stuart Broad To Matthew Wade
Full on off, Matthew pushes it to mid of.
70.2
0
Stuart Broad To Matthew Wade
Outside off on a length, Wade leaves it alone.
70.1
4
Stuart Broad To Matthew Wade
FOUR! Broad bangs it in short, Wade picks the length early. He hops and pulls it behind square on the leg side to get a boundary. Gets to his highest score in Tests with that.
End Of The Over 70 : 239/6
7 Runs
- 269.1
- 469.2
- 069.3
- 069.4
- 169.5
- 069.6
P. Cummins
9 (40)
M. Wade
107 (152)
J. Root
6-0-20-1
69.6
0
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
The batsman defends it from within the crease.
69.5
1
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
DROPPED! Lucky, lucky Matthew Wade! This one pitches in the rough too, spins away. Wade this time goes for the extravagant cover drive, powerfully and outside edges it. It goes high over Stokes at first slip, he leaps upwards and tries to parry it towards Bairstow but is unable to do so as the pace of the ball is too fast. The ball drops behind him and the batters take one as the ball rolls towards third man. Wade is playing wildly now.
69.4
0
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
Stumping missed by Bairstow! This one pitches in the rough, turns and bounces sharply. Wade comes down the track and looks to go for a push down the ground but does so inside the line. The ball misses the outside edge of his bat and goes to Bairstow but he too misses the ball. Had he gobbled it up, he could have whipped the bails off and there was no way Wade could have survived.
69.3
0
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
The ball was floated by Root and hits Wade on the pads but he is outside the leg pole line and Kumar Dharmasena denies the appeal.
69.2
4
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
FOUR! Short of a length outside off, Wade goes back and cuts it through backward point. Sam Curran in the deep puts in a dive but it goes underneath him and into the fence.
69.1
2
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
Pressure relieved! Wade comes down the track now, opens the face of his bat and drives this towards deep cover for a couple.
End Of The Over 69 : 232/6
6 Runs
- 468.1
- 068.2
- 068.3
- 168.4
- 068.5
- 168.6
M. Wade
100 (147)
P. Cummins
9 (39)
S. Broad
13-1-49-3
68.6
1
Stuart Broad To Matthew Wade
HUNDRED FOR MATTHEW WADE! His 4th in Tests. This has been one fine knock from the Tasmanian. It is not an easy pitch to bat on but he has played a gem of a knock here. Against all odds and he has answered his critics in style. His second century of the series. Wade turns this length ball towards fine leg to reach his milestone. He does a fist pump, removes his helmet and raises his bat in appreciation as he gets to the other end. A lot of people were unhappy with his chirping on the field but when he had the bat in his hand he has made it do all the talking.
68.5
0
Stuart Broad To Matthew Wade
Full and on off, driven towards mid on.
68.4
1
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
On the pads of Cummins, he flicks it down to fine leg for a single.
68.3
0
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
Length ball outside off, Cummins plays this one towards point.
68.2
0
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
68.1
4
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
FOUR! Cummins cuts this one and it goes past the man at point into the fence. Beautiful square cut and first boundary for Cummins.
End Of The Over 68 : 226/6
1 Runs
- 067.1
- 067.2
- 067.3
- 067.4
- 167.5
- 067.6
M. Wade
99 (145)
P. Cummins
4 (35)
J. Root
5-0-13-1
67.6
0
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
Beauty by Root! This one pitches on off, spins away sharply and beats the outside edge of Wade's bat by a whisker. A few jitters on 99 now.
67.5
1
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
Cummins has nudged the ball fine down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.
Predicto Praky - 'Psst psst...do you think Australia can win this? Just 174 needed...' @PP - Sometimes it is nice to be on another planet.
67.4
0
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
Cummins pads it away as this is pitching outside leg.
67.3
0
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
Cummins has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
67.2
0
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
Flatter on middle and off, defended off the back foot by the batsman.
67.1
0
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
Loud appeal but turned down. Pitching around leg, Cummins pads it away. The English players think it pitched inside the line but the umpire thinks otherwise. The Ball Tracker later confirms it to be pitching outside leg.
End Of The Over 67 : 225/6
2 Runs
- 066.1
- 066.2
- 166.3
- 066.4
- 166.5
- 066.6
M. Wade
99 (144)
P. Cummins
3 (30)
S. Broad
12-1-43-3
66.6
0
Stuart Broad To Matthew Wade
On the hips of Wade, he tucks it towards square leg but straight to the man. He is eyeing the single for the ton.
66.5
1
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
On the pads of Cummins, he flicks it towards square leg and gets a single. Wade on 99 to face the last ball of the over.
66.4
0
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
66.3
1
Stuart Broad To Matthew Wade
Direct hit and this would have been close! Wade pushes this one towards mid on and sets off for a run. Leach there picks it up and has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses. Replays show that he was well in but Cummins thought he was in danger so he dives anyway at the other end.
66.2
0
Stuart Broad To Matthew Wade
Outside off, left alone by Wade. He is just 2 runs away from a ton!
66.1
0
Stuart Broad To Matthew Wade
Length ball on middle and off, Wade pushes this one towards cover.
End Of The Over 66 : 223/6
1 Runs
- 065.1
- 065.2
- 165.3
- 065.4
- 065.5
- 065.6
P. Cummins
2 (28)
M. Wade
98 (140)
J. Root
4-0-12-1
65.6
0
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
Short of a length ball on middle, Cummins misses his defense and is hit on the stomach.
65.5
0
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
Full and floated on off, Cummins pushes this one towards cover.
65.4
0
Joe Root To Pat Cummins
Pitching outside leg, Cummins pads it away.
65.3
1
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
Short and wide outside off, Wade slaps this one towards deep cover for a single.
65.2
0
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
Wade dances down the track and pushes this one back towards mid off.
65.1
0
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
Bowls it fuller and quick on the off pole, Wade jams it out to backward point.
Root to bowl after the break.
Drinks! Australia continue to fight but it is England who are inching closer to the victory. Matthew Wade though has continued his fight and is just 3 runs away from a well-deserved century. England drawing the series looks inevitable but the question is how long and hard can Australia push them?
End Of The Over 65 : 222/6
1 Runs
- 064.1
- 064.2
- 164.3
- 064.4
- 064.5
- 064.6
P. Cummins
2 (25)
M. Wade
97 (137)
S. Broad
11-1-41-3
64.6
0
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
Confident leave by Cummins as he covers the stumps and lets this one through to Bairstow. It was close to the wickets but eventually a good decision by Cummins.
64.5
0
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
Another length ball on off, again pushed towards cover.
64.4
0
Stuart Broad To Pat Cummins
Length ball on off, pushed towards cover.
64.3
1
Stuart Broad To Matthew Wade
Good length ball outside off, Wade pushes it towards cover-point for a single. Moves onto 97 with this and gives Cummins 3 balls to negotiate against Broad.
64.2
0
Stuart Broad To Matthew Wade
Going down the leg side, Wade tries to flick but misses.
64.1
0
Stuart Broad To Matthew Wade
Length ball on middle and off, Wade defends it off the back foot.
Stuart Broad replaces the entertaining Jofra Archer! 10-1-40-3, his figures so far.
End Of The Over 64 : 221/6
0 Runs
- 063.1
- 063.2
- 063.3
- 063.4
- 063.5
- 063.6
P. Cummins
2 (22)
M. Wade
96 (134)
J. Leach
20-7-44-2
63.6
0
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
Floated on middle and off, Cummins blocks this one out.
63.5
0
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
63.4
0
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
Outside off, left alone by Cummins.
63.3
0
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
Floated on off to Cummins, he pushes this towards cover but it ricochets off Burns boot towards mid-wicket.
63.2
0
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
Floated on off, driven towards the mid-off region.
63.1
0
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
Coming in with the angle this flat delivery, it hits Cummins on the pads. The English players put in a muted appeal but nothing by the umpire.
End Of The Over 63 : 221/6
8 Runs
- 462.1
- 062.2
- 062.3
- 062.4
- 462.5
- 062.6
M. Wade
96 (134)
P. Cummins
2 (16)
J. Archer
16-2-66-0
62.6
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Short of a length, Wade goes for the pull but misses and Cummins on strike for the next over now.
62.5
4
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
FOUR! Full and on the pads, Wade drives this powerfully through mid on for a boundary.
62.4
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Bouncer down the leg side and Wade ducks under it.
62.3
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Knuckle ball goes wrong as a full toss is bowled by Archer, Wade pushes this one towards cover.
62.2
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
This one wide outside off, Wade looks to cut it towards point but it goes off the bottom edge towards second slip on the bounce.
62.1
4
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
EDGED AND FOUR! Wade had no idea where this was going but he gets the desired result! Good length ball on middle and off, Wade looks to flick it towards the leg side but gets a leading edge which goes over the gully fielder and into the third man fence. Into the nervous 90s now Wade.
End Of The Over 62 : 213/6
2 Runs
- 061.1
- 061.2
- 061.3
- 061.4
- 061.5
- 261.6
P. Cummins
2 (16)
M. Wade
88 (128)
J. Leach
19-7-44-2
61.6
2
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
Tossed up on off and middle, Cummins looks to defend but the ball turns in and gets the inside edge of Cummins' bat and goes fine down the leg side for a couple. Cummins is off the mark with that ball.
61.5
0
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
On the stumps, Pat blocks it away.
61.4
0
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
Loopy ball on off, Cummins strokes it to cover.
61.3
0
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
Beauty! Leach gives this one air and bowls a straighter one outside off. Pat lunges forward to defend but is comprehensively beaten.
61.2
0
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
Flighted on off, Pat defends it wide of silly point.
61.1
0
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
Floated on the stumps, Cummins calmly blocks it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 61 : 211/6
9 Runs
- 060.1
- 060.2
- 460.3
- 1 NB 60.4
- 460.4
- 060.5
- 060.6
M. Wade
88 (128)
P. Cummins
0 (10)
J. Archer
15-2-58-0
60.6
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Bouncer again and this has hit Wade on the gloves! Wade looks to push this one onto the ground by getting on top of the bounce but fails to do so and is hit on the glove.
60.5
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
60.4
4
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
FOUR! Answered back in style! Down the leg side, Wade flicks it and gets it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
60.4
nb
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
NO BALL! NASTY! Bouncer by Archer, Wade looks to duck under it but is late in doing so. He is hit on the shoulder with his eyes off the ball. Archer has another stare at Wade as he walks back to bowl the next ball.
60.3
4
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
FOUR! Wade on top now! Full and wide outside off, Wade leans into the shot and drives this through the covers for a boundary.
60.2
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
60.1
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
BEATEN! Length ball on middle and off, it pitches and nips away. Wade looks to play at it but is squared up. The war between Archer and Wade continues.
End Of The Over 60 : 202/6
0 Runs
- 059.1
- 059.2
- 059.3
- 059.4
- 059.5
- 059.6
P. Cummins
0 (10)
M. Wade
80 (121)
J. Leach
18-6-42-2
59.6
0
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
Shorter in length now, Cummins defends it. He survives the over.
59.5
0
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
Outside off, pushed towards point by Cummins.
59.4
0
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
59.3
0
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
Huge appeal but nothing from umpire Kumar Dharmasena this time. This one pitches around off and goes on straight down with the angle. Cummins misses his block and is hit on the pads. England put in a loud appeal but the umpire denies it. Missing leg it seems.
59.2
0
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
Similar one to the last delivery, Cummins blocks it out.
59.1
0
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
Flatter one just outside off, blocked out by Cummins.
End Of The Over 59 : 202/6
0 Runs
- 058.1
- 058.2
- 058.3
- 058.4
- 058.5
- 058.6
M. Wade
80 (121)
P. Cummins
0 (4)
J. Archer
14-1-49-0
58.6
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
On the pads of Wade, he pushes it towards mid on. Maiden over by Archer and Cummins will be on strike against Leach now.
58.5
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Full paced yorker on the off pole, Wade does well to jam it out at the last second.
58.4
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Length ball outside off, left alone by Wade.
58.3
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Another bouncer, this time outside off, Wade sways away from it.
58.2
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Bouncer down the leg side, Wade ducks under it.
58.1
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Length ball on middle and off, Wade stands tall and blocks it out.
End Of The Over 58 : 202/6
1 Runs
- 057.1
- 057.2
- 157.3
- 057.4
- 057.5
- 057.6
P. Cummins
0 (4)
M. Wade
80 (115)
J. Leach
17-6-42-2
57.6
0
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
57.5
0
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
Solid defense offered by Cummins as he pushes it back towards Leach.
57.4
0
Jack Leach To Pat Cummins
Full and just outside off, pushed towards mid off.
57.3
1
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Again on the pads, Wade flicks it towards square leg for a run.
57.2
0
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
On the pads of Wade, he flicks it towards the man at leg gully.
57.1
0
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Wade dances down the track and pushes it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 57 : 201/6
1 Runs
- 056.1
- 056.2
- 056.3
- 056.4
- 156.5
- 056.6
P. Cummins
0 (1)
M. Wade
79 (112)
J. Archer
13-1-49-0
56.6
0
Jofra Archer To Pat Cummins
Short ball on middle, Cummins attempts to duck under it but gets hit on the head.
56.5
1
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Full delivery on middle, Wade flicks it to fine leg and takes a single.
56.4
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Short ball on middle, Matthew sways away from it.
56.3
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Good length down the leg side, Wade looks to flick but misses.
56.2
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
BEATEN! Good length ball with a little bit of reverse, Wade attempts to defend but fails to put any bat on it.
56.1
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
BOUNCER! Jofra bowls this over the head of Wade who ducks under it.
Pat Cummins is the new man in. He has to stick around with the man in form, Matthew Wade and try to support him.
End Of The Over 56 : 200/6
0 Runs
- 055.1
- 055.2
- 055.3
- 055.4
- 055.5
- W 55.6
T. Paine
21 (34)
M. Wade
78 (107)
J. Leach
16-5-41-2
55.6
W
Jack Leach To Tim Paine OUT!
OUT! LBW! The skipper has to make the long walk back. England inch closer to finishing the match today itself. Floated ball on middle and leg spinning away from the batsman, Paine looks to leave it but in the very last moment gets his bat down but he is too late and the ball hits him on the back pad. The England players appeal and umpire Dharmasena after a long thought raises his finger at the very last moment. Paine takes the review after consulting with his partner. The replays roll in and the Ball Tracker shows all reds. Paine has to make the long walk back to the pavilion. The hosts four wickets away from drawing the series.
REVIEW TIME! Tim Paine, the Australian skipper, has been adjudged LBW. He has taken it upstairs. That looks out but let's see what the replays have to say.
55.5
0
Jack Leach To Tim Paine
Quicker delivery on middle, Paine defends it off the back foot.
55.4
0
Jack Leach To Tim Paine
Floated ball outside off, Paine initially looks to play at but decides to leave it in the end.
55.3
0
Jack Leach To Tim Paine
Full delivery on middle, Paine blocks it out.
55.2
0
Jack Leach To Tim Paine
Full delivery on middle, Paine drives it to mid on.
55.1
0
Jack Leach To Tim Paine
Floated ball on middle, Paine defends it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 55 : 200/5
4 Runs
- 054.1
- 054.2
- 454.3
- 054.4
- 054.5
- 054.6
M. Wade
78 (107)
T. Paine
21 (28)
J. Archer
12-1-48-0
54.6
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
BOUNCER! Short ball over the batsman's head, Wade once again ducks under it. Archer then gives a look again to Wade after bowling that delivery.
Ashes coming to a boil now! After getting hit for a boundary off a short ball, Archer walks up to Wade and has some nasty words with him. That is followed up by a few more stares from Archer while Wade shy's away from it. Spicy!
54.5
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Bouncer above Wade's head who does well to duck under it.
54.4
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Short of a length delivery aimed at the body, Wade ducks under it.
54.3
4
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
FOUR! Nicely played from Wade! Short ball on middle, Wade pulls this towards the mid-wicket region for a boundary. 200 up for Australia with five wickets in hand. 50-run stand is also up between the two.
54.2
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
On a length outside off, Wade leaves it alone.
54.1
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Good length delivery on off, Wade defends it off the back foot towards the off side.
End Of The Over 54 : 196/5
2 Runs
- 153.1
- 053.2
- 053.3
- 153.4
- 053.5
- 053.6
T. Paine
21 (28)
M. Wade
74 (101)
J. Leach
15-5-41-1
53.6
0
Jack Leach To Tim Paine
Loopy ball on off, Paine blocks it out of his front foot.
53.5
0
Jack Leach To Tim Paine
Full delivery on middle, Paine defends it off the front foot.
53.4
1
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Full delivery on off, Wade drives this towards the cover region for a single.
53.3
0
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Floated ball around off, Wade comes down the track and pads this one away.
53.2
0
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Loopy ball on off, Wade defends it off the front foot.
53.1
1
Jack Leach To Tim Paine
Full delivery on middle, Paine pushes this to mid on and takes a quick single.
End Of The Over 53 : 194/5
0 Runs
- 052.1
- 052.2
- 052.3
- 052.4
- 052.5
- 052.6
M. Wade
73 (98)
T. Paine
20 (25)
J. Archer
11-0-44-0
52.6
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Good length delivery on off swinging into the batsman, Wade looks to defend but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket.
52.5
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
BOUNCER! Jofra bowls this down the leg side, Wade ducks under it.
52.4
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Good length delivery outside off, Matthew shoulders arms to this one.
52.3
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
On a length on middle, Wade blocks it out off his back foot.
52.2
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Back of a length delivery outside off, Matthew lets it go to the keeper.
52.1
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Wade looks to drive but misses it completely.
End Of The Over 52 : 194/5
0 Runs
- 051.1
- 051.2
- 051.3
- 051.4
- 051.5
- 051.6
T. Paine
20 (25)
M. Wade
73 (92)
J. Leach
14-4-39-1
51.6
0
Jack Leach To Tim Paine
Flat delivery on off, Tim blocks it out off the front foot.
51.5
0
Jack Leach To Tim Paine
BEATEN! Flat delivery outside off, Paine attempts to cut but fails to put any bat on it.
51.4
0
Jack Leach To Tim Paine
Flighted delivery on middle, Paine comes down the track and pushes it back to the bowler.
51.3
0
Jack Leach To Tim Paine
Quicker delivery on off, Paine gets his bat down in time to defend it out.
51.2
0
Jack Leach To Tim Paine
Floated ball on off, Tim defends it off the front foot.
51.1
0
Jack Leach To Tim Paine
Full delivery on middle, Paine pushes this back to the bowler.
Jack Leach is back into the attack. He will be trying to aim the rough and get the left-handed Wade out of here.
End Of The Over 51 : 194/5
6 Runs
- 050.1
- 650.2
- 050.3
- 050.4
- 050.5
- 050.6
M. Wade
73 (92)
T. Paine
20 (19)
J. Archer
10-0-44-0
50.6
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Full delivery on middle, Wade pushes this to mid on.
50.5
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
BOUNCER! Another one aimed at the head of Wade. He ducks under it.
50.4
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Good length ball outside off, Wade lets it go to the keeper.
50.3
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
BOUNCER! A good one that! Archer bowls this above the head of Wade who does well to duck under it.
50.2
6
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
EDGED AND SIX! Short ball aimed at the body, Wade rocks back to pull but gets a thick top edge which goes over the fine leg fielder for a maximum. That looked like it would go into the hands of the fielder but it flew over the ropes.
50.1
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Good length delivery on middle, Wade defends this towards point. The batters think of a single but decide against it.
End Of The Over 50 : 188/5
6 Runs
- 049.1
- 449.2
- 049.3
- 049.4
- 149.5
- 149.6
M. Wade
67 (86)
T. Paine
20 (19)
S. Curran
8-3-22-0
49.6
1
Sam Curran To Matthew Wade
Short ball outside off, Wade cuts this towards cover and crosses over for a single.
Stuart Broad takes the ball to umpire Kumar Dharmasena. He is of the opinion that the ball has gone out of shape. Dharmasena passes it through the 8-shaped gauge and gives the ball back to Stuart saying there are no problems and they should continue.
49.5
1
Sam Curran To Tim Paine
Another full delivery on middle, Paine pushes this towards mid off and takes off for a quick single.
49.4
0
Sam Curran To Tim Paine
Full delivery on off, Paine defends it off the front foot.
49.3
0
Sam Curran To Tim Paine
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
49.2
4
Sam Curran To Tim Paine
FOUR! Back of a length delivery on middle, Paine flicks it off towards the fine leg region for a boundary.
49.1
0
Sam Curran To Tim Paine
Full delivery on middle, Paine digs it out off the front foot.
End Of The Over 49 : 182/5
10 Runs
- 048.1
- 448.2
- 148.3
- 4 LB 48.4
- 148.5
- 048.6
M. Wade
66 (85)
T. Paine
15 (14)
J. Archer
9-0-38-0
48.6
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
NOT OUT! Review wasted here from England! Full delivery on leg, Wade looks to flick but misses the ball. It hits his pads and Jofra goes for a huge appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Joe Root after some thought decides to go for the review. The replays roll in and the Ball Tracker shows that the ball was pitching outside leg. Poor review from England here. The hosts have lost both their reviews.
Review time! Joe root goes for the review as he thinks Jofra Archer has got Matthew Wade out LBW. It looks like it is pitching outside leg. Let's see what happens.
48.5
1
Jofra Archer To Tim Paine
Back of a length delivery on off, Paine defends it to the off side and crosses over for a single.
48.4
lb
Jofra Archer To Tim Paine
FOUR LEG BYES! Archer strays down the leg side, Paine looks to flick but misses it. It goes off his thigh pad and into the fine leg fence.
48.3
1
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Good length delivery on middle, Matthew flicks it to backward square leg for a single.
48.2
4
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
FOUR! Full delivery on off, Wade drives this nicely towards the cover region for a boundary. The fielder chases after it but in vain.
48.1
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Full delivery on off, Wade pushes this to mid off.
Jofra Archer to bowl from the other end! He got a bit of reverse swing before Tea and Root will be hoping that it occurs again.
End Of The Over 48 : 172/5
5 Runs
- 047.1
- 047.2
- 047.3
- 147.4
- 047.5
- 447.6
T. Paine
14 (12)
M. Wade
61 (81)
S. Curran
7-3-16-0
47.6
4
Sam Curran To Tim Paine
FOUR! Poor end to the over from Curran! Bowls a full toss outside off, Paine drives this nicely towards the cover region for a boundary. The fielder from covers runs after it and tries to make the stop but fails to do so.
47.5
0
Sam Curran To Tim Paine
On a length outside off, Paine lets it go to the keeper.
47.4
1
Sam Curran To Matthew Wade
Good length ball on off, Wade defends this towards point for a single. First run of the session.
47.3
0
Sam Curran To Matthew Wade
Full delivery outside off, Wade leaves it alone.
47.2
0
Sam Curran To Matthew Wade
Short delivery on middle, Wade defends it off the back foot.
47.1
0
Sam Curran To Matthew Wade
Full delivery on middle, Wade drives this to mid off.
We are back for the final session! The England players make their way out to the middle along with Tim Paine and Matthew Wade. Sam Curran will start the final session for the hosts. Will this be the final session of Ashes 2019? Let's see what happens...
... Day 4, Session 3 ...
Can Australia keep on fighting and drag this Test at least till Day 5 or will England get rid of the lower order and wrap up the game and level the series in the final session of Day 4 itself? Join us after the break to find out.
Another session which belonged to England. They started the session well by getting rid of the ultra dangerous Steven Smith. Mitchell Marsh and Matthew Wade put up a strong fight after that with a 63-run stand but the former fell prey to Joe Root against the run of play. Matthew Wade though is looking strong out in the middle and has batted really well to get to his 50. He is joined by his skipper and now the captain will need to lead from the front if Australia are to pull off the miracle.
End Of The Over 47 : 167/5
7 Runs
- 446.1
- 146.2
- 146.3
- 046.4
- 146.5
- 046.6
T. Paine
10 (10)
M. Wade
60 (77)
J. Leach
13-4-39-1
46.6
0
Jack Leach To Tim Paine
Leach floats this one on off, Paine defends it off the front foot. THAT IS TEA ON DAY 4!
46.5
1
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
JUST SHORT! Floated delivery on middle and off, Wade comes down the track and tries to heave it over the fence at mid-wicket. Sam Curran at deep mid-wicket comes running in from deep and puts in a dive but the ball falls short of him and gets to him on a bounce. A lucky escape for Wade. This could have been a big blow before Tea for Australia.
46.4
0
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
On the pads, Wade works it towards the leg side.
46.3
1
Jack Leach To Tim Paine
Leach floats this one on off, Paine looks to defend it but it goes off the inside half towards square leg for a single.
46.2
1
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Again Wade comes down the track and pushes this one towards mid on to take a run.
46.1
4
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
FOUR! Floated on off, Wade comes down the track and drives this one through the cover region for a boundary. Good shot by Wade as he negates the spin on this one.
Jack Leach is back on!
End Of The Over 46 : 160/5
7 Runs
- 045.1
- 045.2
- 045.3
- 045.4
- 345.5
- 445.6
T. Paine
9 (8)
M. Wade
54 (73)
J. Root
3-0-11-1
45.6
4
Joe Root To Tim Paine
FOUR! Flighted delivery around off, Paine drives this nicely towards the cover region for a boundary. Nicely played that.
45.5
3
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
Flighted delivery outside off, Wade dances down the track and lofts this over the mid off fielder but by just. Stuart Broad runs after it from mid off and makes an excellent diving stop. The replays roll in and it shows that Broad has done a terrific job there. Saved a run.
45.4
0
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
45.3
0
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
Full delivery outside off, Wade comes down the track and pushes this to short third man.
45.2
0
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
Full delivery on middle, Wade blocks it out.
45.1
0
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
Flatter delivery on middle, Wade defends it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 45 : 153/5
4 Runs
- 044.1
- 044.2
- 044.3
- 444.4
- 044.5
- 044.6
T. Paine
5 (7)
M. Wade
51 (68)
J. Archer
8-0-32-0
44.6
0
Jofra Archer To Tim Paine
Length ball on middle and off, defended off the back foot by the batsman.
44.5
0
Jofra Archer To Tim Paine
Full and on off, driven towards mid off by Paine.
44.4
4
Jofra Archer To Tim Paine
FOUR! Full and wide outside off, Paine leans into it and drives this one through the cover region for a boundary.
44.3
0
Jofra Archer To Tim Paine
The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
44.2
0
Jofra Archer To Tim Paine
Bouncer by Archer to Paine, he ducks under it.
44.1
0
Jofra Archer To Tim Paine
NOT OUT! Going down leg! This is a good length delivery, jagging back in to the new man Paine. He tries to flick it but misses to get hit high on the pads. The English team put in a loud appeal but the umpire has turned it down. Archer has a word with his skipper and Root does go for the review this time. Replays roll in, clearly no bat involved. So the catch taken by the man at short leg has been ruled out. Now, for the LBW, Ball Tracker comes in and shows the ball to be missing the leg pole by quite a big margin. England lose a review and skipper Paine is still at the crease.
England have taken a review. If it is for LBW then it looks high. Let us see what the replays have to say.
End Of The Over 44 : 149/5
2 Runs
- 143.1
- 043.2
- W 43.3
- 143.4
- 043.5
- 043.6
M. Wade
51 (68)
T. Paine
1 (1)
J. Root
2-0-4-1
43.6
0
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
Tossed up on off, Wade looks to fend at it but is beaten by the turn.
43.5
0
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
43.4
1
Joe Root To Tim Paine
Paine pushes this one straight down the ground and takes a single to get off the mark off his first ball.
43.3
W
Joe Root To Mitchell Marsh OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Brilliant bowling change by the skipper as he brought himself on and it has paid rich dividends. Marsh has thrown his wicket again after a good start. This is tossed up around the pads of Marsh, he tries to work it towards the leg side but does so uppishly. Jos Buttler takes a sharp catch at short leg to his right and half the Aussie side is back in the hut. The budding 63-run stand between Wade and Marsh is broken and Australia staring down the barrel now.
43.2
0
Joe Root To Mitchell Marsh
On the pads of Wade, he flicked it towards the man at mid-wicket.
43.1
1
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
Floated on off, pushed towards the man at cover for a single.
End Of The Over 43 : 147/4
4 Runs
- 042.1
- 042.2
- 042.3
- 042.4
- 042.5
- 442.6
M. Marsh
24 (65)
M. Wade
50 (65)
J. Archer
7-0-28-0
42.6
4
Jofra Archer To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! Bad ball! Length ball wide outside off, Marsh cuts it through the point region for a boundary. It races to the fence.
42.5
0
Jofra Archer To Mitchell Marsh
Another bouncer, Marsh drops his gloves and lets it through to Bairstow.
42.4
0
Jofra Archer To Mitchell Marsh
Bouncer by Archer, Marsh sways away from it.
42.3
0
Jofra Archer To Mitchell Marsh
Another one down the leg side, Marsh tries to flick but misses. Bairstow dives to his left and gathers it.
42.2
0
Jofra Archer To Mitchell Marsh
Length ball outside off by Archer, left alone.
42.1
0
Jofra Archer To Mitchell Marsh
Down the leg side, Marsh looks to flick it but misses.
End Of The Over 42 : 143/4
2 Runs
- 141.1
- 041.2
- 041.3
- 041.4
- 041.5
- 141.6
M. Marsh
20 (59)
M. Wade
50 (65)
J. Root
1-0-2-0
41.6
1
Joe Root To Mitchell Marsh
On the pads of Marsh, he sweeps it towards square leg and takes a single.
41.5
0
Joe Root To Mitchell Marsh
Another one on the pads, Marsh again tucks it towards mid-wicket.
41.4
0
Joe Root To Mitchell Marsh
On the pads of Marsh, pushed towards mid-wicket.
41.3
0
Joe Root To Mitchell Marsh
Tossed up on off, blocked out by Marsh onto the off side.
41.2
0
Joe Root To Mitchell Marsh
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
41.1
1
Joe Root To Matthew Wade
FIFTY FOR MATTHEW WADE! He has fought a lone battle here and though the chances of Australia winning this Test match are grim, he is not going to bow down without trying. Flatter delivery on middle Wade sweeps it fine down the leg side and gets a single to get to his 5th Test fifty.
Joe Root brings himself into the attack. He will be looking to bowl into the rough.
End Of The Over 41 : 141/4
5 Runs
- 040.1
- 140.2
- 040.3
- 440.4
- 040.5
- 040.6
M. Marsh
19 (54)
M. Wade
49 (64)
J. Archer
6-0-24-0
40.6
0
Jofra Archer To Mitchell Marsh
Bouncer by Archer! Marsh ducks under it and Bairstow collects it.
40.5
0
Jofra Archer To Mitchell Marsh
Length ball on middle and off, defended off the back foot by the batsman.
40.4
4
Jofra Archer To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! Short of a length just outside off, Marsh pulls this one through mid-wicket for a boundary. Great timing on this!
40.3
0
Jofra Archer To Mitchell Marsh
Length ball on middle and off again, Marsh defends it off the back foot.
40.2
1
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
This is outside off, Wade pulls this towards square leg and takes a single.
40.1
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Length ball on middle and off, blocked out onto the pitch.
End Of The Over 40 : 136/4
0 Runs
- 039.1
- 039.2
- 039.3
- 039.4
- 039.5
- 039.6
M. Marsh
15 (50)
M. Wade
48 (62)
J. Leach
12-3-32-1
39.6
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Full and floated on off, Marsh blocks it out.
39.5
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
39.4
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Marsh looks to defend this time but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
39.3
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Leach is taking LBW out of the equation as he is pitching his balls outside the leg pole. Marsh again pads it away.
39.2
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Another one down the leg side, Marsh offers no shot as he pads it away.
39.1
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Down the leg side, Marsh pads it out.
End Of The Over 39 : 136/4
4 Runs
- 038.1
- 038.2
- 038.3
- 438.4
- 038.5
- 038.6
M. Wade
48 (62)
M. Marsh
15 (44)
J. Archer
5-0-19-0
38.6
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
38.5
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
An appeal! At first it looked like it was for a caught behind but the replays confirm it was for the LBW! Short of a length ball on middle and off, Wade ducks under it. The ball hits him on his body and lobs behind to the right of the keeper. Bairstow moves to that side but fumbles it. There is a stifled appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down. Even Wade is surprised looking at the English players asking for an LBW.
38.4
4
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
FOUR! Short of a length ball on the leg pole line, Wade hooks it fine towards the leg side and beats the fielder in the deep as the ball races towards the fence. 50-stand up between the two with this boundary.
38.3
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Full on middle and leg, Wade pushes this back to the bowler.
38.2
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Another one on the pads, he flicks it towards square leg.
38.1
0
Jofra Archer To Matthew Wade
Full and on the pads, Wade flicks it towards mid-wicket.
Jofra Archer is back on. 4-0-15-0, his figures so far.
End Of The Over 38 : 132/4
2 Runs
- 037.1
- 037.2
- 137.3
- 137.4
- 037.5
- 037.6
M. Marsh
15 (44)
M. Wade
44 (56)
J. Leach
11-3-32-1
37.6
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Maybe spinning too much. Tossed up on off, Marsh looks to pad it away but the ball flicks his pad and goes behind. There is a stifled appeal but nothing from the umpire.
37.5
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Pitched outside leg, Marsh pads it away.
37.4
1
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Gives it air on off, Wades comes down the track and strokes it to the right of Leach. He gets down but cannot stop the ball. It goes behind him and they take a run.
37.3
1
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Tossed up on off, Mitchell flicks it towards square leg for a single.
37.2
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Flighted on off, Mitchell defends it off the front foot.
37.1
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Floated on the stumps, Mitchell pushes it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 37 : 130/4
7 Runs
- 136.1
- 036.2
- 236.3
- 036.4
- 036.5
- 436.6
M. Wade
43 (55)
M. Marsh
14 (39)
C. Woakes
7-1-19-0
36.6
4
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
FOUR! This is full and on the pads, Wade has flicked this one towards mid-wicket for a boundary as it races towards the fence.
36.5
0
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
36.4
0
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
The batsman defends it from within the crease.
36.3
2
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
This is full and wide outside off, Wade pushes this towards mid off and goes off for a single. The man there has a shy at the non-striker's end and he hits but Wade is well in. The ball deflects off the stumps and goes towards mid on and the batters take another quick single. Total two runs taken. The umpire goes to the third umpire for a quick re-check and finds that Wade is well in.
36.2
0
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
36.1
1
Chris Woakes To Mitchell Marsh
DROPPED! A difficult one for any fielder that. Ahead of a good length on off, Marsh goes for an extravagant drive but gets an outside edge on it which flies towards the man at gully. Burns leaps up, trying to grab it with one hand but it pops out and goes behind him towards third man for a single.
End Of The Over 36 : 123/4
2 Runs
- 035.1
- 135.2
- 135.3
- 035.4
- 035.5
- 035.6
M. Wade
37 (50)
M. Marsh
13 (38)
J. Leach
10-3-30-1
35.6
0
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Once again comes down the track and this time pushes it towards mid off.
35.5
0
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Floated around off, Wade comes down the track and pads it away.
35.4
0
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
FIVE PENALTY RUNS! Tossed up outside off, Wade looks to defend but misses. The ball goes through the legs of Bairstow and hits the helmet which is kept behind him. Resulting in the umpire signalling 5 runs!
35.3
1
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Marsh rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball towards point. The batsmen have run through for a single.
35.2
1
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Just short of the man at mid-wicket! This is another good length ball, Wade again comes down the track and tries to loft it over mid-wicket. He mistimes it and it falls just short of the man at mid-wicket who tries to dive forward and take it but can't get to it. The batters take a quick single in the meantime as he fails to gobble it up on the first attempt.
35.1
0
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Tossed up on a good length, Wade comes down the track and defends it.
End Of The Over 35 : 116/4
5 Runs
- 034.1
- 034.2
- 134.3
- 434.4
- 034.5
- 034.6
M. Marsh
12 (37)
M. Wade
36 (45)
C. Woakes
6-1-12-0
34.6
0
Chris Woakes To Mitchell Marsh
Full on middle and leg, pushed towards mid on.
34.5
0
Chris Woakes To Mitchell Marsh
Length ball on middle and off, Marsh looks to block it out but misses to get hit on the thigh pad. There is a muted appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Seems to be going above the wickets.
34.4
4
Chris Woakes To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! Great shot by Marsh! Full and wide outside off, Marsh leans into the shot and drives this through the cover region for a boundary.
34.3
1
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
Length ball on middle and leg, Wade looks to play it towards the leg side but it goes off the outer half towards point for a single.
34.2
0
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
This time a touch fuller, Wade defends it onto the ground.
34.1
0
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
Good length ball on middle and off, Wade pushes this one towards the off side.
DRINKS! What an hour for England! Yes one can say they have got just one wicket but if that one wicket is of the man that has single-handedly taken the Ashes back home then it has to be said that it has been a solid hour for England. They should have had two but Woakes was guilty of overstepping had he stayed in line Marsh would have been back too.
End Of The Over 34 : 111/4
0 Runs
- 033.1
- 033.2
- 033.3
- 033.4
- 033.5
- 033.6
M. Marsh
8 (34)
M. Wade
35 (42)
J. Leach
9-2-28-1
33.6
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Marsh defends this one well by staying in his crease.
33.5
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
33.4
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Marsh defends this floated one outside off onto the ground.
33.3
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
33.2
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
NOT OUT! This one has bounced just before the boot of Burns and Marsh again survives. Leach floats this one on a good length outside off, Marsh prods forward to defend this onto the ground. He does not get the best connection on it and the ball shoots up off the boot of Rory Burns. Or that is what the English team thought.
33.1
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Marsh has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
End Of The Over 33 : 111/4
3 Runs
- 2 LB 32.1
- 032.2
- 132.3
- 032.4
- 032.5
- 032.6
M. Wade
35 (42)
M. Marsh
8 (28)
C. Woakes
5-1-7-0
32.6
0
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
BEATEN! This is a length ball just outside off, Wade looks to defend but is squared up.
32.5
0
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
EDGED BUT SHORT! Good length ball on off, Wade looks to push at it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball flies off the bat but falls just short of second slip as he gobbles it up on the bounce.
32.4
0
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
Full on middle and off, Wade pushes this towards extra cover.
32.3
1
Chris Woakes To Mitchell Marsh
Full and on off, Marsh pushes this towards cover for a single.
32.2
0
Chris Woakes To Mitchell Marsh
Good length ball on off, defended well by Marsh.
32.1
lb
Chris Woakes To Mitchell Marsh
Down the leg side to start off by Woakes, Marsh looks to flick this one but misses. He is hit on the pads and a muted appeal follows. The umpire is not interested and the batters take two leg byes as the ball rolls towards fine leg.
End Of The Over 32 : 108/4
2 Runs
- 131.1
- 031.2
- 031.3
- 031.4
- 031.5
- 131.6
M. Marsh
7 (25)
M. Wade
35 (39)
J. Leach
8-2-28-1
31.6
1
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Last ball of the over, Marsh pushes this towards cover and takes a single to retain strike.
31.5
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
31.4
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Tosses this one on middle and Marsh pushes this back towards the bowler.
31.3
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Tossed up on off, defended well by Mitchell Marsh.
31.2
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Marsh gets onto the front foot and blocks this one out.
31.1
1
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Down the leg side to Wade, he flicks it towards fine leg and takes a single.
End Of The Over 31 : 106/4
1 Runs
- 030.1
- 1 NB 30.2
- 030.2
- 030.3
- 030.4
- 030.5
- 030.6
M. Marsh
6 (20)
M. Wade
34 (38)
C. Woakes
4-1-6-0
30.6
0
Chris Woakes To Mitchell Marsh
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
30.5
0
Chris Woakes To Mitchell Marsh
Marsh does well to block this fuller one out as he defends it onto the ground.
30.4
0
Chris Woakes To Mitchell Marsh
Marsh pushes this one towards mid off.
30.3
0
Chris Woakes To Mitchell Marsh
Length ball on middle and off, Marsh blocks it out.
30.2
0
Chris Woakes To Mitchell Marsh
The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
30.2
nb
Chris Woakes To Mitchell Marsh
NO BALL! Drama in the Ashes! In the previous innings of Australia, Sam Curran overstepped and this time Chris Woakes does as he gives a life to Mitchell Marsh. Good length ball outside off, Marsh goes for the push but outside edges it towards Burns at third slip. He dives low to his right and takes a great catch. The English players jump up in joy and Marsh starts walking off but umpire Dharmasena tells him to wait as he wants to check for overstepping. The umpire goes upstairs and the replays show that Woakes has overstepped to give Marsh a lifeline.
30.1
0
Chris Woakes To Mitchell Marsh
On the pads of Marsh, he flicks it towards mid on.
Chris Woakes is back on. 3-1-5-0, his figures so far.
End Of The Over 30 : 105/4
13 Runs
- 029.1
- 129.2
- 429.3
- 429.4
- 429.5
- 029.6
M. Wade
34 (38)
M. Marsh
6 (13)
J. Leach
7-2-26-1
29.6
0
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Wade comes down the track and pushes this one straight back towards Leach.
29.5
4
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
FOUR! Brilliant batting by Wade! Playing with the mind of Leach! Due to the two previous boundaries, Leach bowls this one short. Wade this time stands back and cuts this through backward point for the third boundary of the over.
29.4
4
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
FOUR! Another boundary! Again Wade dances down the track but this time he lofts it over mid on, couple of bounces and into the long on fence.
29.3
4
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
FOUR! Down the track and to the fence! It is floated on off, Wade dances down and drives this through mid off for a boundary.
29.2
1
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Flatter this time, Marsh cuts this towards point and takes a single.
29.1
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Tossed up outside off, played towards cover by Marsh.
End Of The Over 29 : 92/4
6 Runs
- 128.1
- 428.2
- 028.3
- 028.4
- 028.5
- 128.6
M. Marsh
5 (11)
M. Wade
22 (34)
S. Broad
10-1-40-3
28.6
1
Stuart Broad To Mitchell Marsh
Short ball slightly away from the body, Marsh pulls it to deep mid-wicket and keeps the strike.
28.5
0
Stuart Broad To Mitchell Marsh
No swing on this one. It is on the fourth stump line and leaves it alone.
28.4
0
Stuart Broad To Mitchell Marsh
On off, Marsh strokes it to point.
28.3
0
Stuart Broad To Mitchell Marsh
Length ball outside off, Mitchell throws his bat at it but misses.
28.2
4
Stuart Broad To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! Marsh is off the mark with a boundary just like Wade! Good length ball outside off, Mitchell gets on his back foot and cuts it through point for a boundary.
28.1
1
Stuart Broad To Matthew Wade
Fuller on off, Wade strokes it towards cover for one.
End Of The Over 28 : 86/4
1 Runs
- 027.1
- 027.2
- 1 B 27.3
- 027.4
- 027.5
- 027.6
M. Marsh
0 (6)
M. Wade
21 (33)
J. Leach
6-1-13-1
27.6
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Flights one on the stumps, Mitchell keeps it out.
27.5
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Tossed up on off, Marsh nudges it towards cover.
27.4
0
Jack Leach To Mitchell Marsh
Floated on off, Marsh keeps it out.
27.3
b
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Turn and bounce on this one. Tossed up outside off, Wade leaves it alone. Bairstow fails to gather it and the ball goes behind. Wade is ball watching and when he looks at his partner he sees that he is well ahead for a bye and gets it.
27.2
0
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Comes down the track and blocks it away. He's used his feet well against Leach.
27.1
0
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Floated on off, Wade tucks it towards square leg.
Jack Leach is back on. 5-1-13-1, his figures so far. Short leg, leg slip and a slip in place.
End Of The Over 27 : 85/4
0 Runs
- 026.1
- 026.2
- W 26.3
- 026.4
- 026.5
- 026.6
M. Marsh
0 (3)
M. Wade
21 (30)
S. Broad
9-0-34-3
26.6
0
Stuart Broad To Mitchell Marsh
Good shot by Marsh this one but straight to the man. Full and wide outside off, Marsh leans into the shot and drives it towards cover but straight to the man.
26.5
0
Stuart Broad To Mitchell Marsh
This is fuller by Broad, attacking the stumps, Marsh drives it straight down the ground towards mid off.
26.4
0
Stuart Broad To Mitchell Marsh
Length ball outside off, left alone by Marsh.
The next man in for Australia is Mitchell Marsh. The visitors need a blinder of an innings from him to have any chance of winning this Test match.
26.3
W
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith OUT!
OUT! Caught! Surprise, surprise! Smith departs before getting to his 50! The golden goose is out of here! The ploy to keep a leg slip has worked and finally at the end of the series England have found a way to get rid of Smith. Broad hits the deck hard and bowls it on top of middle and leg. Smith shuffles like his usual self and looks to flick it fine. It comes off the upper half of his bat and goes to the left of leg slip. Ben Stokes there is standing fine. He dives across to his left and takes a very good low catch. The English players are up in joy and what a beautiful sight this is if you are an English fan. Steven Smith walking back before raising his bat. A rare sight.
26.2
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Full on middle and off, Smith looks to push this towards the off side but it goes off the inner half towards mid on.
26.1
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Bouncer this time just outside off, Smith does well to evade this one.
End Of The Over 26 : 85/3
4 Runs
- 025.1
- 425.2
- 025.3
- 025.4
- 025.5
- 025.6
M. Wade
21 (30)
S. Smith
23 (50)
C. Woakes
3-1-5-0
25.6
0
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
Short and wide this time, Wade goes onto the back foot and cuts it off the back foot. However, the fielder at point dives to his right and makes a brilliant stop. Saves a certain boundary.
25.5
0
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
This time behind a length, Wade looks to cut it but it goes off the inside half onto the pitch.
25.4
0
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
This time just outside off, Wade pushes this off the back foot towards cover.
25.3
0
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
Length ball on middle and off, Wade pushes it back to the bowler off the back foot.
25.2
4
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
FOUR! Graceful by Wade! Another fuller one, this is much more outside off, Wade just leans into the drive and caresses this through cover and to the fence.
25.1
0
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
Full and just outside off, Wade pushes this towards mid off.
End Of The Over 25 : 81/3
4 Runs
- 024.1
- 024.2
- 024.3
- 024.4
- 424.5
- 024.6
S. Smith
23 (50)
M. Wade
17 (24)
S. Broad
8-0-34-2
24.6
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Bouncer on the leg pole line, Smith ducks under it and Bairstow collects it.
24.5
4
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
FOUR! Outrageous shot by Smith! Full and outside off, Smith shuffles across and clips this through mid-wicket for a boundary as the ball races to the fence.
24.4
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
24.3
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Length ball outside off, it jags back in. Smith shuffles across and tries to block it but misses. It hits him high on the pad but looks to be outside off. The English players appeal but nothing from the umpire. They opt against the review. It proves to be a good decision as Ball Tracker shows this to be missing the off pole.
24.2
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Left alone by Smith again as he does not look to fiddle with this one.
24.1
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Length ball outside off, left alone by Steven.
End Of The Over 24 : 77/3
1 Runs
- 023.1
- 123.2
- 023.3
- 023.4
- 023.5
- 023.6
M. Wade
17 (24)
S. Smith
19 (44)
C. Woakes
2-1-1-0
23.6
0
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
Wade leaves this ball outside his off stump.
23.5
0
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
Short of a length this time, Wade looks to pull but mistimes it and it goes all along the ground towards mid-wicket.
23.4
0
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
Pitched on middle and off, it goes with the angle straight to Bairstow as Wade shoulders arms.
23.3
0
Chris Woakes To Matthew Wade
Length ball on the pads, Wade pushes this towards the man at mid-wicket.
23.2
1
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Fuller this time, Smith pushes this towards mid-wicket and takes a single to give Wade the strike.
23.1
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Good length ball on middle and leg, Smith pushes this one towards mid on.
End Of The Over 23 : 76/3
8 Runs
- 022.1
- 422.2
- 322.3
- 022.4
- 022.5
- 1 LB 22.6
S. Smith
18 (42)
M. Wade
17 (20)
S. Broad
7-0-30-2
22.6
lb
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
On the pads, Smith looks to flick this one to get hit on the pads. The ball rolls towards fine leg as the batters take a leg bye.
22.5
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Another one outside off, Smith leaves this one alone in a more conventional way.
22.4
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Outside off, left alone by Smith.
22.3
3
Stuart Broad To Matthew Wade
On the pads of Wade, he flicks it towards square leg and takes three as the fielders do the mopping up job.
22.2
4
Stuart Broad To Matthew Wade
FOUR! Good shot this by Wade, he stands tall, opens the face of his bat and pushes this past the diving gully fielder, Joe Denly, towards the third man fence.
22.1
0
Stuart Broad To Matthew Wade
First ball by Broad, left alone by Wade.
Stuart Broad to bowl from the other end. He has been great to the left-handed batters in this series and will be looking to trouble Matthew Wade as much as possible.
End Of The Over 22 : 68/3
0 Runs
- 021.1
- 021.2
- 021.3
- 021.4
- 021.5
- 021.6
S. Smith
18 (39)
M. Wade
10 (17)
C. Woakes
1-0-0-0
21.6
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Fuller and around off, Smith pushes this towards cover off the front foot.
21.5
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Outside off, left alone by Smith.
21.4
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Length ball around off, Smith shuffles and leaves this one.
21.3
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Fuller ball around middle and off, Smith pushes it back towards Woakes.
21.2
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Similar ball, Smith pushes this one off the back foot towards cover.
21.1
0
Chris Woakes To Steven Smith
Length ball around off to start off by Woakes. Smith blocks it out towards the off side solidly.
Welcome back to the coverage of the second session of Day 4 of the final Ashes Test match. The English players are back out in the middle and they are pumping after a great first session. As for the Aussies, the equation is quite simple, keep wickets in hand and keep the scoreboard ticking. Steven Smith and Matthew Wade are out in the middle with the former taking strike. Chris Woakes will start the proceedings for the hosts.
... Day 4, Session 2 ...
Australia are on the back foot in this Test and only a miracle innings from their saviour of the series, Steven Smith can save this match for them. He though will need someone to be equally good if that is to happen. Wade has joined him out in the middle. Can the Tasmanian be the one to play the heroic knock from the other end? Join us after the break to find out.
After adding 16 runs to their overnight score, England gave the visitors a stiff target of 399. Just like the highlight of the series, Broad got rid of the openers quickly. Labuschagne and Smith then once again tried to steady the ship but the genius with the spectacle, Jack Leach, got rid of the dangerous Labuschagne.
Excellent session for England. They have dominated the first session and are on top of this game.
End Of The Over 21 : 68/3
0 Runs
- 020.1
- 020.2
- 020.3
- 020.4
- 020.5
- 020.6
M. Wade
10 (17)
S. Smith
18 (33)
J. Leach
5-0-13-1
20.6
0
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Wade again dances down the track but misses again to get hit low on the pads. He survives the first session and THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 4!
20.5
0
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Wade again dances down the track, desperately trying to negate the spin but it beats his bat and he is hit low on the pads. An appeal by Bairstow but the umpire is unmoved.
20.4
0
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Wade dances down the track and does well to block the ball.
20.3
0
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Beaten by the bounce now! Short and wide outside off, Wade looks to cut but it goes above his bat and into the gloves of Bairstow. Misses the edge by a whisker.
20.2
0
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Wade has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
20.1
0
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Wade comes down the track and Leach spots it early as he darts in a quicker one. Wade pushes it down the track uppishly but on the bounce to Leach.
England hustling around as they want one more over before Lunch. And they will get it as Jack Leach has the ball in hand.
End Of The Over 20 : 68/3
4 Runs
- 019.1
- 019.2
- 019.3
- 019.4
- 119.5
- 319.6
M. Wade
10 (11)
S. Smith
18 (33)
S. Curran
6-3-11-0
19.6
3
Sam Curran To Matthew Wade
Full and outside off, Wade drives this through cover for three as the ball does not have the legs to cross the fence.
19.5
1
Sam Curran To Steven Smith
Bread and butter for Smith as this one is on the hips and Smith tucks it towards square leg for a single.
19.4
0
Sam Curran To Steven Smith
Length ball on the hips, Smith pushes this one towards mid on.
19.3
0
Sam Curran To Steven Smith
Full and on off, Smith pushes this one towards mid off.
19.2
0
Sam Curran To Steven Smith
Length ball on middle and leg, played onto the pitch by Smith.
19.1
0
Sam Curran To Steven Smith
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
End Of The Over 19 : 64/3
3 Runs
- 018.1
- 018.2
- 018.3
- 018.4
- 118.5
- 218.6
M. Wade
7 (10)
S. Smith
17 (28)
J. Leach
4-0-13-1
18.6
2
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Wade dances down the track and pushes this through cover-point for a couple.
18.5
1
Jack Leach To Steven Smith
This time just wide of short leg! On middle and leg, Smith tries to block it but it goes off the inner half onto the pads and to the right of the short leg fielder. The batters take one in the meantime.
Auskar - 'Labu gone? Smith Part II out? Gone. This Test match is over. Will we witness a third session?' KingVic@Auskar - 'Mate. They have a plane to catch at 9 pm. This day will not have a post-Tea session.' @KingVic - Amazing to see your in-depth information....
18.4
0
Jack Leach To Steven Smith
The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot.
18.3
0
Jack Leach To Steven Smith
UPPISH BUT JUST SHORT! Leach almost did the trick here. Tossed up outside off again, Smith comes down the track trying to push it above mid off. He does not time it properly and the ball falls just short of the man there.
18.2
0
Jack Leach To Steven Smith
Smith has to prod forward a bit, unbalancing himself. He gets the outside half of his bat on this tossed up ball as it rolls towards backward point.
18.1
0
Jack Leach To Steven Smith
Full and floated outside off, Smith pushes this towards cover.
End Of The Over 18 : 61/3
0 Runs
- 017.1
- 017.2
- 017.3
- 017.4
- 017.5
- 017.6
M. Wade
5 (9)
S. Smith
16 (23)
S. Curran
5-2-7-0
17.6
0
Sam Curran To Matthew Wade
Bouncer by Curran and Wade ducks under it. A very good over by Curran comes to an end.
17.5
0
Sam Curran To Matthew Wade
BEATEN AGAIN! Similar ball, on a length, outside off, nipping away and beats the outside edge. Curran on top of Wade here.
17.4
0
Sam Curran To Matthew Wade
Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
17.3
0
Sam Curran To Matthew Wade
BEATEN! Some sledging by Sam Curran as well and the contest is alive and beating! This is on a length just outside off, Curran gets it to shape a tad bit away. Wade looks to push at it but is squared up. Curran while walking back for the run up has a word or two with Wade.
17.2
0
Sam Curran To Matthew Wade
Another length ball just outside off, Wade pushes this one towards mid-wicket.
17.1
0
Sam Curran To Matthew Wade
Length ball on middle and off, Wade blocks this one out.
End Of The Over 17 : 61/3
6 Runs
- 116.1
- 016.2
- W 16.3
- 016.4
- 416.5
- 116.6
M. Wade
5 (3)
S. Smith
16 (23)
J. Leach
3-0-10-1
16.6
1
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Floated on off, Wade turns it behind square on the leg side with the spin to keep the strike.
16.5
4
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
FOUR! Wade is off the mark! He has come with an aggressive approach here. Tossed up outside off, Wade gets down on one knee and sweeps it with power all along the ground through square leg for a boundary.
16.4
0
Jack Leach To Matthew Wade
Gives it air on off and middle, Wade shuffles and tucks it wide of short leg.
The new man in is Matthew Wade.
16.3
W
Jack Leach To Marnus Labuschagne OUT!
OUT! STUMPED! Leach has made the full use of the pitch and one of the two main batters has been sent packing to the pavilion. Bairstow was ultra-sharp in removing the bails and he has helped Leach provide the all important breakthrough. Leach tosses this one outside off, on a length. It pitches and spins away sharply beating the outside edge of Labuschagne's bat. He prods forward and is caught out of his crease by Bairstow as he quickly whips the bails off. The English players know they have got their man but umpire Dharmasena goes to the third umpire for help. Replay rolls in and finds Labuschagne to be out of his crease. Marnus has to continue his walk back. One in-form batsman gone, one remaining.
The square leg umpire has gone upstairs for stumping. Marnus Labuschagne is the man in danger. Bairstow thinks he has his man. He was quick as lighting to get rid of the bails. Let us see what the replays have to say.
16.2
0
Jack Leach To Marnus Labuschagne
Short of a length just outside off, Labuschagne cuts it straight to the man at backward point.
16.1
1
Jack Leach To Steven Smith
Smith comes down the track and pushes this one towards long on for a single.
End Of The Over 16 : 55/2
2 Runs
- 115.1
- 015.2
- 015.3
- 115.4
- 015.5
- 015.6
M. Labuschagne
14 (37)
S. Smith
15 (22)
S. Curran
4-2-7-0
15.6
0
Sam Curran To Marnus Labuschagne
Length ball outside off, left alone by Marnus.
15.5
0
Sam Curran To Marnus Labuschagne
The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
15.4
1
Sam Curran To Steven Smith
On the pads of Smith, he flicks it towards backward square leg and takes a single.
15.3
0
Sam Curran To Steven Smith
Good length ball on middle and off, Smith tries to block it but it goes off the outside edge towards backward point.
15.2
0
Sam Curran To Steven Smith
Full on off, pushed towards cover by Smith.
15.1
1
Sam Curran To Marnus Labuschagne
Length ball on middle and leg, coming in with the angle, Labuschagne tries to defend it but it goes off the inner half towards square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 53/2
2 Runs
- 114.1
- 014.2
- 014.3
- 114.4
- 014.5
- 014.6
S. Smith
14 (19)
M. Labuschagne
13 (34)
J. Leach
2-0-4-0
14.6
0
Jack Leach To Steven Smith
Smith prods forward and presents the full face of the bat to block it off.
14.5
0
Jack Leach To Steven Smith
Flat and on middle, Smith defends it from within the crease.
14.4
1
Jack Leach To Marnus Labuschagne
Another one tossed up on middle and off, Labuschagne pushes this one down the ground and takes one.
14.3
0
Jack Leach To Marnus Labuschagne
Full and floated outside off, Labuschagne blocks it off.
14.2
0
Jack Leach To Marnus Labuschagne
The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
14.1
1
Jack Leach To Steven Smith
Ohh! Close call that! Smith dances down the track trying to hit this one straight over Leach's head. He gets the inside half of his bat on it and it uppishly goes towards long on as the bat turns in his hands. It falls safely and the batters take one. Lucky escape for Smithy there as a fielder was planted in that direction in the deep.
End Of The Over 14 : 51/2
0 Runs
- 013.1
- 013.2
- 013.3
- 013.4
- 013.5
- 013.6
M. Labuschagne
12 (31)
S. Smith
13 (16)
S. Curran
3-1-5-0
13.6
0
Sam Curran To Marnus Labuschagne
Last ball of the over, left alone by ML. Good bowling by Curran again troubling Labuschagne.
13.5
0
Sam Curran To Marnus Labuschagne
Good length ball outside off, left alone by Labuschagne.
13.4
0
Sam Curran To Marnus Labuschagne
Good length ball on the off pole line, pushed back towards Curran.
13.3
0
Sam Curran To Marnus Labuschagne
Away swinger this time and beats Labuschagne all ends up! Brilliant by Curran! Length ball on off, it swings away and beats the outside edge of Labuschagne's blade by a whisker.
13.2
0
Sam Curran To Marnus Labuschagne
Swings this one in, Labuschagne defends this one off the back foot.
13.1
0
Sam Curran To Marnus Labuschagne
Length ball just outside off, Labuschagne looks to fend at it first but pulls his bat away at the last moment.
End Of The Over 13 : 51/2
2 Runs
- 012.1
- 012.2
- 112.3
- 012.4
- 112.5
- 012.6
S. Smith
13 (16)
M. Labuschagne
12 (25)
J. Leach
1-0-2-0
12.6
0
Jack Leach To Steven Smith
Smith defends this one off the back foot presenting the full face of the bat.
12.5
1
Jack Leach To Marnus Labuschagne
This is a touch short, Labuschagne looks to push at it but gets the outer half on it and the ball goes towards backward point for a single.
12.4
0
Jack Leach To Marnus Labuschagne
Full and flighted on off, pushed towards cover.
12.3
1
Jack Leach To Steven Smith
Floated on middle and leg, Smith pushes this one towards mid on and takes a single.
12.2
0
Jack Leach To Steven Smith
Tossed up outside off, pushed towards cover.
12.1
0
Jack Leach To Steven Smith
Beauty by Denly to start off! Deceives Smith to start off. It pitched outside off, Smith expected it to spin away so he shouldered arms to it. It went on with the angle though and missed the off stumps by a whisker. Good signs for Leach!
Spinner into the attack now. Jack Leach to roll his arm over.
End Of The Over 12 : 49/2
0 Runs
- 011.1
- 011.2
- 011.3
- 011.4
- 011.5
- 011.6
M. Labuschagne
11 (23)
S. Smith
12 (12)
S. Curran
2-0-5-0
11.6
0
Sam Curran To Marnus Labuschagne
Solidly defended to get through the over. Maiden for Sam Curran.
11.5
0
Sam Curran To Marnus Labuschagne
Good length ball on off, Labuschagne defends it off the front foot.
11.4
0
Sam Curran To Marnus Labuschagne
Just past the outside edge. On the fifth stump line, Labuschagne goes chasing after it. Luckily for him he does not edge it. Ohhz and ahhz from the English players.
11.3
0
Sam Curran To Marnus Labuschagne
Full on off, Labuschagne keeps his head down and defends it.
11.2
0
Sam Curran To Marnus Labuschagne
Down the leg side, Marnus tries to flick but misses.
11.1
0
Sam Curran To Marnus Labuschagne
Full on middle and off. This one swings in. Labuschagne drives it towards mid-wicket off the inner half of his bat.
End Of The Over 11 : 49/2
5 Runs
- 010.1
- 010.2
- 110.3
- 410.4
- 010.5
- 010.6
S. Smith
12 (12)
M. Labuschagne
11 (17)
S. Broad
6-0-23-2
10.6
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
On the fourth stump line, Smith leaves it alone.
10.5
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Full on off, Smith pushes it straight down the ground. Broad gets down to take the ball but it hits his fingers and goes behind. Does not cost any run though.
10.4
4
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
FOUR! Movement for Broad that will encourage him. On a length around off, Smith shuffles across and flicks it with the swing fine down the leg side for a boundary.
10.3
1
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
Short ball closer to the body, Marnus pulls it towards deep square leg for one.
10.2
0
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
Broad misses his line and bowls one down the leg side. The batsman has nothing to do with it.
10.1
0
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
Full and targeting the stumps, Marnus keeps it out.
End Of The Over 10 : 44/2
5 Runs
- 09.1
- 09.2
- 19.3
- 09.4
- 49.5
- 09.6
S. Smith
8 (9)
M. Labuschagne
10 (14)
S. Curran
1-0-5-0
9.6
0
Sam Curran To Steven Smith
Follows it up with a solid back foot defense to get through the over.
9.5
4
Sam Curran To Steven Smith
FOUR! Wow! This is the class of this man. Fuller ball on off, it comes back in. Smith keeps his eyes on the ball and drives it past the diving mid on fielder for a boundary.
9.4
0
Sam Curran To Steven Smith
Fuller on off, Smith plays another good looking drive but cannot get it past the man at cover.
9.3
1
Sam Curran To Marnus Labuschagne
Swing on this one. On middle and leg, Labuschagne looks to flick but gets a thick inside edge on his pads. It rolls towards fine leg and they go for a single. There was a stifled appeal but nothing from the umpire.
9.2
0
Sam Curran To Marnus Labuschagne
Full outside off, Labuschagne pushes it to cover.
9.1
0
Sam Curran To Marnus Labuschagne
Starts with a fuller ball on off, Marnus defends it with calmness.
Sam Curran into the attack. He troubled this duo in the first innings. Good move to bring the young all-rounder on by Root.
End Of The Over 9 : 39/2
1 Runs
- 08.1
- 08.2
- 08.3
- 08.4
- 18.5
- 08.6
S. Smith
4 (6)
M. Labuschagne
9 (11)
S. Broad
5-0-18-2
8.6
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Down the leg side, Smith shuffles across and looks to flick but misses.
8.5
1
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
On the pads, Labuschagne glances it towards fine leg for one.
8.4
0
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
This one comes in off the deck but Marnus is aware of his off stump and leaves it alone.
8.3
0
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
Closer to the off pole, Labuschagne defends it with a straight bat towards mid on.
8.2
0
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
On the fourth stump line, Labuschagne does not get in its way to the keeper.
8.1
0
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
Good length ball outside off, ML leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 8 : 38/2
9 Runs
- 07.1
- 07.2
- 17.3
- 4 LB 7.4
- 07.5
- 47.6
S. Smith
4 (5)
M. Labuschagne
8 (6)
J. Archer
4-0-15-0
7.6
4
Jofra Archer To Steven Smith
FOUR! Glorious! Fuller outside off, Smith keeps his balance and drives it with class through covers for a boundary. That shot had more Caribbean flair than Australian power. Off the mark in style, is the World's No.1 Test batsman.
7.5
0
Jofra Archer To Steven Smith
Fuller closer to off pole, Smith defends it with a straight bat.
7.4
lb
Jofra Archer To Steven Smith
FOUR LEG BYES. Good length ball on top of leg, Smith shuffles across and looks to flick but the ball tickles off the thigh pad and runs fine down the leg side.
7.3
1
Jofra Archer To Marnus Labuschagne
Full on the pads, Labuschagne flicks it just past Buttler at short leg for a single.
7.2
0
Jofra Archer To Marnus Labuschagne
Hits the deck hard away from the off stump, Marnus leaves it alone.
7.1
0
Jofra Archer To Marnus Labuschagne
Away from the off pole meaning Labuschagne has nothing to do with it.
End Of The Over 7 : 29/2
7 Runs
- 06.1
- 46.2
- 36.3
- W 6.4
- 06.5
- 06.6
S. Smith
0 (2)
M. Labuschagne
7 (3)
S. Broad
4-0-17-2
6.6
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Fuller around off, Smith drives it not too cleanly to cover.
6.5
0
Stuart Broad To Steven Smith
Smith starts his innings with a solid back foot defense.
Steven Smith is at the crease. The same old script, the Australian openers dismissed cheaply and Smith and Labuschagne trying to rescue the innings. The only question that remains is, will they be able to do it?
6.4
W
Stuart Broad To David Warner OUT!
OUT! Caught! Warner's series ends the way it started as well. Broad got the better of him at the start of the series and he has got the better of him at the end of the series. Good length ball angling away after pitching on off. Warner looks to defend but just like Holding (on air) said earlier, he does so away from the body by going at the delivery. The ball takes the outside edge and goes to the right of third slip. Burns there takes a very good catch in front of second slip. The tale of the series continues as both the Australian openers are back for an early shower. This is the 12th time Broad has got the better of Warner in Tests, 7 of those have come in this series. Broad's Bunny!
6.3
3
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
On the pads, Labuschagne flicks it through mid-wicket and gets three as the fielder cleans it up.
6.2
4
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
FOUR! Poor from Archer. Fuller on off, Labuschagne gets on his front foot and drives it to the right of mid off. Archer puts a dive and gets to the ball but he fails to get much of his hand to it. The ball goes past him and to the long off fence for a boundary. Labuschagne is off the mark.
Here is Michael Holding talking about the batting technique of David Warner. He picks out three dismissals of Warner and points out that David is playing well in front of his pads and not under his eyes. He is trying to approach the ball rather than waiting back and greeting it. Holding quips, if David Warner continues to bat like this in England, he will need a lot of luck to succeed.
6.1
0
Stuart Broad To Marnus Labuschagne
Comes over the wicket to the right-hander. Fuller outside off, Labuschagne is aware of where his off stump is and leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 6 : 22/1
4 Runs
- 05.1
- 05.2
- 45.3
- 05.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
D. Warner
11 (21)
M. Labuschagne
0 (0)
J. Archer
3-0-10-0
5.6
0
Jofra Archer To David Warner
Length ball on middle and off, jags back in. Warner looks to flick but misses and is hit on the pads. A stifled appeal but the umpire denies it. Looks to be going down leg. England opt against taking the review and Warner survives.
5.5
0
Jofra Archer To David Warner
Bouncer on middle and leg, Warner ducks and lets it through to Bairstow!
5.4
0
Jofra Archer To David Warner
Edged again but safe again! Again Warner goes for the push towards cover but it goes off the edge towards gully on the bounce.
5.3
4
Jofra Archer To David Warner
EDGED AND FOUR! Flies through point and gully! Fuller and outside off, Warner looks to go for the drive but gets a thick edge on this one. It flies between gully and point and through to the third man fence. Warner into double figures, a rare sight in this Ashes.
5.2
0
Jofra Archer To David Warner
Squared up again! Boy oh boy! Reminiscent to the delivery that dismissed Harris, this just missed the off pole. Length ball on off, straightens and beats the outside edge.
5.1
0
Jofra Archer To David Warner
Length ball on the thighs of Warner, he pushes it towards mid on. Thinks about a run but opts against it.
Marnus Labuschagne walks out at number 3.
End Of The Over 5 : 18/1
5 Runs
- 04.1
- 1 LB 4.2
- 04.3
- 04.4
- 44.5
- W 4.6
M. Harris
9 (15)
D. Warner
7 (15)
S. Broad
3-0-10-1
4.6
W
Stuart Broad To Marcus Harris OUT!
OUT! Bowled! If the previous shot was class from Harris, this one is just brilliant from Broad. He has the last laugh and Harris' poor series comes to an end. Broad bowls it full on off coming from around the wicket. The ball comes in with the angle and then moves away. Harris looks to defend but the away movement squares Harris all ends up and he has to hear the terrible noise of the stumps rattling out of the place. The off stump is off for a walk and Broad is up and running. Another left-hander is a victim of England's ace bowler. Australia need 381 runs.
4.5
4
Stuart Broad To Marcus Harris
FOUR! Good flick from Harris, this is full on middle and leg. He plays it late and under his eyes, flicks it towards mid-wicket for a boundary.
4.4
0
Stuart Broad To Marcus Harris
Full length ball outside off, Harris looks to push at it but it beats his outside edge and goes to Bairstow on the bounce.
4.3
0
Stuart Broad To Marcus Harris
Full on off to Harris, he pushes this one towards cover.
4.2
lb
Stuart Broad To David Warner
On the pads of Warner, he goes for the flick but misses. It hits him on the pads and the ball rolls towards square leg for a leg bye.
4.1
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Length ball outside off, Warner initially looks to play at it but withdraws the ball at the last moment.
End Of The Over 4 : 13/0
5 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 03.4
- 43.5
- 13.6
D. Warner
7 (13)
M. Harris
5 (11)
J. Archer
2-0-6-0
3.6
1
Jofra Archer To David Warner
Follows it up with a quick single. On the pads, Warner glances it to the on side and calls for a quick single. Harris responds. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Would have been worth a look had he scored.
3.5
4
Jofra Archer To David Warner
FOUR! This will give Warner a little bit of confidence. Length ball outside off, Warner missed the first one which had width on offer, this time he does not. He gets on his back foot and crunches his punch through extra cover for a boundary.
3.4
0
Jofra Archer To David Warner
On the pads, Warner looks to flick but is late on it. The ball lobs up off his thigh pad to the side of the pitch on the leg side.
3.3
0
Jofra Archer To David Warner
On the stumps, David defends it with a straight bat.
3.2
0
Jofra Archer To David Warner
Beaten again! This shows the man is not his usual confident self. Good length ball outside off, Warner has a slash at it but misses. In form Warner would have sent that racing away to the fence.
3.1
0
Jofra Archer To David Warner
Back of a length ball on top of off. Warner defends it towards point and shouts a loud no to his partner.
End Of The Over 3 : 8/0
4 Runs
- 02.1
- 02.2
- 02.3
- 02.4
- 02.5
- 42.6
M. Harris
5 (11)
D. Warner
2 (7)
S. Broad
2-0-6-0
2.6
4
Stuart Broad To Marcus Harris
FOUR! Crunching shot! This should get Harris going. Broad is guilty of overpitching this on off, Harris is quick to pounce on it. He gets on his front foot and creams his drive beautifully through mid off for a boundary.
2.5
0
Stuart Broad To Marcus Harris
Peach! Good length ball around off, the ball straightens after pitching. Harris looks to defend but the ball beats the willow and the off pole.
2.4
0
Stuart Broad To Marcus Harris
Fuller than the previous one and attacking the stumps. Harris looks to defend but the ball goes off the outer half of his bat towards backward point. Slight movement there.
2.3
0
Stuart Broad To Marcus Harris
Pulls his length back and bowls it slightly fuller than a short ball on the fifth stump line. Harris does not disturb this.
2.2
0
Stuart Broad To Marcus Harris
Bowls it full on middle and leg, Harris pushes it to mid on.
2.1
0
Stuart Broad To Marcus Harris
Hits the deck hard outside off, Harris leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 2 : 4/0
1 Runs
- 01.1
- 01.2
- 01.3
- 11.4
- 01.5
- 01.6
D. Warner
2 (7)
M. Harris
1 (5)
J. Archer
1-0-1-0
1.6
0
Jofra Archer To David Warner
No trouble on this one. It is on a length outside off, Warner lets it carry to the keeper. Just a run off Jofra's first.
1.5
0
Jofra Archer To David Warner
Ohhh!!!! That was not far away from kissing the outside edge. Full ball outside off, Warner goes for a big fancy drive but the ball nips away and goes just past the outside edge to the keeper.
1.4
1
Jofra Archer To Marcus Harris
On the body again, Harris this time turns it towards fine leg and gets to the other end. He is off the mark.
1.3
0
Jofra Archer To Marcus Harris
On the pads, Harris glances it to square leg.
1.2
0
Jofra Archer To Marcus Harris
Another ball on the fourth stump line, Harris has no business with it.
1.1
0
Jofra Archer To Marcus Harris
Jofra bowls a loosener first up. It is a straight ball outside off, Marcus shoulders arms to it.
Jofra Archer unleashed from the other end. He dismissed David Warner in the first innings and is fresh from a 6-fer.
End Of The Over 1 : 3/0
3 Runs
- 1 B 0.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 20.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
D. Warner
2 (5)
M. Harris
0 (1)
S. Broad
1-0-2-0
0.6
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Warner survives the first. Good length ball on the pads, David pushes it to mid on to get Australia off the first over unscathed.
0.5
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Beaten again. Warner looks tentative, clearly Broad is living rent free in Warner's head. He is playing away from the stumps to get LBW out of the equation. Good length ball outside off, David looks to defend but once again gets beaten.
0.4
2
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Warner is off the mark. On the pads, Warner turns it behind square on the leg side and gets a couple. First runs off the bat.
0.3
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Bread and butter of this series. Broad beating the outside edge of Warner's willow. Good length ball on the channel of off stump. David looks to defend but the ball zips away just a hint, squaring Warner all ends up.
0.2
0
Stuart Broad To David Warner
Little to no swing on this one. It is on a length outside off, Warner leaves it alone.
Marcus Harris is out to bat with seven stitches on his hand. He hurt himself on the evening of Day 2 while attempting a catch. He didn't take the field yesterday but is still batting at his preferred position because it was an external injury. It will be interesting to see how much of an impact those stitches have on his game. He has not had a brilliant series so far and this might make matters worse.
0.1
b
Stuart Broad To Marcus Harris
Catch it is the cry but the umpire has signalled it as a bye. Good length ball from around the wicket. The ball goes with the angle. Bairstow dives to his right but cannot hold onto it. The ball deflects off his glove behind and the Australian scorecard is underway albeit with a bye.
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Match Info
- Venue The Oval, London
- Weather Sunny
- Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
- Result England beat Australia by 135 runs
- Player of the Match Jofra Archer
- Player of the Series Ben Stokes and Steven Smith
- Umpire Kumar Dharmasena (SL), Marais Erasmus (SA) and Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL)
- Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
- Stumps: England 271/8 in 82.0 overs
- New ball taken: England 269/8 in 80.1 overs
- J Buttler 15th Test fifty: 52 runs in 60 balls (5x4) (3x6)
- England 251/8 in 75.6 overs
- Drinks: England 207/7 in 67.0 overs
- England 203/6 in 65.0 overs
- England 176/5: J Bairstow lbw b Mitchell Marsh 22(55)
- Referral 3 (59.3 ovs): J Bairstow against AUS (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 1, AUS: 1)
- Referral 2 (57.1 ovs): AUS against J Buttler (Caught) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, AUS: 1)
- Tea: England 169/3 in 52.0 overs
- Jonny Bairstow completes 4000 runs in Test
- England 152/3 in 45.6 overs
- J Root 45th Test fifty: 50 runs in 105 balls (3x4) (0x6)
- Drinks: England 130/2 in 39.0 overs
- England 101/1 in 29.4 overs
- Joe Root completes 7000 runs in Test
- J Root dropped on 31 by S Smith in 25.6 overs
- Lunch: England 86/1 in 25.0 overs
- J Root dropped on 25 by T Paine in 22.2 overs
- J Root dropped on 24 by P Siddle in 20.2 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 78 balls between R Burns (23) and J Root (25)
- England 50/1 in 13.4 overs
- Drinks: England 49/1 in 13.0 overs
- Referral 1 (3.3 ovs): R Burns against AUS (LBW) Successful (ENG: 2, AUS: 2)
- Stumps: England 9/0 in 4.0 overs
- Referral 1 (3.6 ovs): R Burns against AUS (LBW) Successful (ENG: 2, AUS: 2)
- J Denly dropped on 0 by M Harris in 3.3 overs
- Innings Break: Australia 225/10 in 68.5 overs
- J Archer 2nd Test 5-wicket haul: 5/61 (23.1)
- N Lyon dropped on 22 by J Leach in 66.5 overs
- Australia 201/8 in 63.1 overs
- Drinks: Australia 187/7 in 60.0 overs
- Australia 166/7: P Cummins lbw b Sam Curran 0(1)
- Referral 4 (53.5 ovs): P Cummins against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 1, AUS: 1)
- S Smith dropped on 66 by J Root in 49.6 overs
- Australia 153/4 in 45.2 overs
- Tea: Australia 147/4 in 44.0 overs
- S Smith 27th Test fifty: 52 runs in 91 balls (5x4) (1x6)
- Australia 118/4: M Wade lbw b Sam Curran 19(31)
- Referral 3 (36.4 ovs): M Wade against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 1, AUS: 2) (Retained)
- Referral 2 (32.3 ovs): ENG against M Wade (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 1, AUS: 2)
- Drinks: Australia 100/3 in 32.0 overs
- Australia 100/3 in 31.5 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 89 balls between M Labuschagne (35) and S Smith (14)
- Lunch: Australia 55/2 in 19.0 overs
- Australia 53/2 in 17.3 overs
- Australia 5/1: D Warner c Jonny Bairstow b Jofra Archer 5(8)
- Referral 1 (1.5 ovs): ENG against D Warner (Caught) Successful (ENG: 2, AUS: 2)
- Innings Break: England 294/10 in 87.1 overs
- M Marsh maiden Test 5-wicket haul: 5/46 (18.2)
- 9th wkt Partnership: 50 off 74 balls between J Buttler (39) and J Leach (11)
- England 300/6 in 83.5 overs
- New ball taken: England 277/5 in 80.1 overs
- Drinks: England 258/5 in 75.0 overs
- England 251/5 in 72.5 overs
- England 201/2 in 62.1 overs
- Tea: England 193/2 in 60.0 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 100 off 184 balls between J Denly (41) and B Stokes (55)
- B Stokes 19th Test fifty: 52 runs in 89 balls (3x4) (2x6)
- England 151/2 in 49.1 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 52 off 114 balls between J Denly (17) and B Stokes (33)
- Drinks: England 135/2 in 46.0 overs
- J Denly 4th Test fifty: 53 runs in 127 balls (7x4) (1x6)
- B Stokes dropped on 7 by S Smith in 37.4 overs
- England 100/2 in 36.2 overs
- Lunch: England 88/2 in 30.0 overs
- Drinks: England 58/1 in 18.0 overs
- 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 95 balls between R Burns (20) and J Denly (24)
- England 53/0 in 15.5 overs
- Australia 250/7 in 72.4 overs
- Referral 4 (71.1 ovs): M Wade against ENG (Caught) Successful (ENG: 0, AUS: 1)
- M Wade dropped on 106 by B Stokes in 69.5 overs
- M Wade 4th Test Hundred: 100 runs in 147 balls (15x4) (1x6)
- Drinks: Australia 222/6 in 65.0 overs
- Australia 200/6: T Paine lbw b Jack Leach 21(34)
- Referral 3 (55.6 ovs): T Paine against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 0, AUS: 1)
- 6th wkt Partnership: 52 off 66 balls between M Wade (27) and T Paine (21)
- Australia 200/5 in 54.3 overs
- Referral 2 (48.5 ovs): ENG against M Wade (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 0, AUS: 2)
- Tea: Australia 167/5 in 47.0 overs
- Australia 153/5 in 44.4 overs
- Referral 1 (44.1 ovs): ENG against T Paine (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 1, AUS: 2)
- M Wade Test fifty : 50 runs in 65 balls (8x4) (0x6)
- 5th wkt Partnership: 51 off 74 balls between M Wade (27) and M Marsh (15)
- M Marsh dropped on 13 by R Burns in 36.1 overs
- Drinks: Australia 111/4 in 34.0 overs
- Australia 101/4 in 29.4 overs
- Lunch: Australia 68/3 in 21.0 overs
- Australia 50/2 in 12.3 overs
- Innings Break: England 329/10 in 95.3 overs
- England 317/9: J Archer c Tim Paine b Pat Cummins 3(9)
- Referral 2 (92.3 ovs): AUS against J Archer (Caught) Successful (ENG: 2, AUS: 2)
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Smith AUS | 774 | 110.57 |
| Ben Stokes ENG | 441 | 55.12 |
| Rory Burns ENG | 390 | 39.00 |
| Marnus Labuschagne AUS | 353 | 50.42 |
| Matthew Wade AUS | 337 | 33.70 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Cummins AUS | 29 | 2.69 |
| Stuart Broad ENG | 23 | 3.49 |
| Jofra Archer ENG | 22 | 2.85 |
| Josh Hazlewood AUS | 20 | 2.70 |
| Nathan Lyon AUS | 20 | 2.75 |
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