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Australia vs England, 1st Test Match Summary

AUS vs ENG, 2017 - Test Summary

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Match Ended   
328&173/0 (50.0)
302&195
Australia beat England by 10 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Steven Smith
ENG 302/10
Bat Top Batsmen
83 (170)
  • 12x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 48.82SR
56 (130)
  • 11x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 43.07SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 2.75
28
OVERS
77/3
R/W
Bowler
ECON 2.83
30
OVERS
85/3
R/W
AUS 328/10
Bat Top Batsmen
141 (326)
  • 14x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 43.25SR
51 (141)
  • 8x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 36.17SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 1.96
25
OVERS
49/3
R/W
Bowler
ECON 1.72
29
OVERS
50/2
R/W
ENG 195/10
Bat Top Batsmen
51 (104)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 49.03SR
42 (75)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 56SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 2.87
16
OVERS
46/3
R/W
Bowler
ECON 3.18
16
OVERS
51/3
R/W
AUS 173/0
Bat Top Batsmen
87 (119)
  • 10x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 73.10SR
82 (182)
  • 10x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 45.05SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 2.83
6
OVERS
17/0
R/W
Bowler
ECON 2
10
OVERS
20/0
R/W
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So, that is it from the coverage of this game. Australia have emerged victorious and their good times at the Gabba continues. Although the victory was not as easy as it looks on the scorecard. The hosts were not at their best with the bat and the ball but still came out on top which is a good sign for them. England, on the other hand, will now have to regroup quickly and come out fighting in the next game. Will we see the away side bounce back? Or will Australia continue their winning run at home over the Englishmen? All will be answered in the next Test which is a Day/Night one in Adelaide, starting on 2nd December at 1400 local (0330 GMT). Till then, take care and cheers!
Australia skipper and the Man of the Match, Steven Smith says that they had to show good character after losing the toss. Reckons the wicket was quite slow. Appreciates Nathan Lyon for his bowling and feels he is getting better. Admits it was tough after they were 4 down for 76 but they showed character to still get into the lead. Praises the two openers for their knocks in the second innings. Mentions this is one of his most vital hundreds. Adds he wanted to keep his team's record at the Gabba intact. Feels his bowlers bowled well as a unit and he would hope for the same to continue. Further adds that they would like to repeat the performance in Adelaide and continue their good record there as well. Credits Tim Paine for his keeping and also for the review of Broad which nobody except for the keeper heard. Finishes by saying he is very proud of the way his boys fought.
England skipper, Joe Root says that they were excellent for the first three days. Admits that they let go of opportunities when they had Australia down. Feels it is frustrating but it is important not to repeat them. Praises James Vince and Mark Stoneman for their performance in the first innings. Referring to James Anderson and Moeen Ali's niggles, Root says that they will be fine. He is confident about them bouncing back. (On the story over Jonny Bairstow) He replies that it has been made a big issue and they just have to move on and concentrate on playing cricket.
Pat Cummins, who played his first Test in Australia, is also interviewed. Says that he is very happy with the win. Admits that the first two days were tough but it's a really good result. Reminds everyone about Australia's impressive record here. Reckons they can bowl a lot better and become more clinical. On the day/night Test, Pat replies that most of the games finish on 3rd or 4th day, a few Shield games ended in 2-3 days, so from a bowler's point of view it's good to get some rest. Praises his skipper Steven Smith for rotating the bowlers really well. On his fitness, Pat smiles and replies that no issues there, his body feels great. He also lauds Nathan Lyon and says you cannot underestimate his role.
David Warner says that it's fantastic to go out there and get a good partnership and go over the line without losing a wicket. Adds that this is what they work hard for. On his new opening partner, Warner replies that Cameron Bancroft is calm and composed and allows him to play his game. Further adds that England tried to play on his ego by setting a leg side field this morning and he was just trying to get off strike. Praises his skipper for a fantastic knock and also lauds Nathan Lyon for his exceptional bowling.
Cameron Bancroft says that it was fun to share a good partnership with David Warner. On getting his Baggy Green, Bancroft replies that it's one of the most treasurable things he possesses. When asked about the pitch, Cameron answers that it was difficult to score and patience was the key to success.
Just when it appeared that England are done and dusted, the pair of Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow combined forces and counterattacked. Given the conditions, any target over 200 would have been a challenging one and the visiting team certainly looked poised to achieve that. But then arrived a debatable stumping decision against Moeen Ali and the English innings soon folded, losing last four wickets for only 10 runs, thereby setting a target of 170 which was eventually scaled down with utmost ease.
Be it England's collapse - 56/6 in the first innings, Australia getting reduced to 76/4 in their reply, Steven Smith's epic unbeaten century, his 99-run stand with Shaun Marsh, followed by a momentum-shifting partnership of 66 runs with Pat Cummins which deflated the English team. Not to forget the hostile pace bowling by Australia in the last hour on day 3. Till yesterday, even though England were effectively 7/2 in the morning, they weren't entirely out of the contest. However, losing three wickets in a session pushed them deep into a hole.
The scorecard not always tells the real story though. The victory margin might just reflect that Australia dominated England throughout but that was not the case. There were key junctures in this match and both sides had their fair share of moments.
On the first morning of this Test, we mentioned that this venue is often referred to as the Gabbatoir, a slaughterhouse where Australia have been ruthless. The story didn't change this time around too as they once again crushed England to extend their dominance over them at this venue.
Massive victory for Australia to kickstart their Ashes campaign in style. Chasing a target of 170, their openers didn't put a single foot wrong and overhauled the target without breaking a sweat. A really morale-boosting win for them.
49.6
4
Chris Woakes To Cameron Bancroft
FOUR! That is it! Bancroft finishes it in style. Excellent by the youngster, remains unbeaten in the run chase on his Test debut and also hits the winning runs for his team, a big confidence booster for him. Coming to the ball now - It's full on off, Bancroft drives it uppishly past the silly mid off fielder who leaps and tries to get two hands at it but is late to react. The ball goes through mid off for a boundary. Warner walks up to the youngster and gives him a handshake and a hug. Turns towards the dressing room and gives a fist pump as they walk off to a standing ovation from the crowd. AUSTRALIA WIN BY 10 WICKETS!
49.5
0
Chris Woakes To Cameron Bancroft
The batsman defends it from within the crease.
49.4
4
Chris Woakes To Cameron Bancroft
FOUR! SCORES LEVEL! Very uncharacteristic by Woakes. He serves another full toss outside off, too easy for a player who is playing in the high 70s. He drives it through mid off to fetch himself a boundary.
49.3
0
Chris Woakes To Cameron Bancroft
Fullish on off, driven to mid off.
49.2
0
Chris Woakes To Cameron Bancroft
Full on middle, Bancroft times his shot well to mid on. That was very pleasing to the eyes.
49.1
4
Chris Woakes To Cameron Bancroft
FOUR! Errs in line and pays the price! Full toss on leg stump, Bancroft flicks it very fine for a boundary. 5 runs away.
Chris Woakes is back into the attack now.
Drinks!
Over 49 : 161/0
2 Runs
  • 048.1
  • 048.2
  • 048.3
  • 048.4
  • 148.5
  • 148.6
C. Bancroft
70 (176)
D. Warner
87 (119)
J. Root
6-1-17-0
48.6
1
Joe Root To Cameron Bancroft
Whoa! An interesting delivery to surprise the batsman! He bangs it in short, an attempted bouncer by Root outside off. Bancroft cuts it towards point where the fielder fumbles and concedes a run. The required runs into the single digits now.
48.5
1
Joe Root To David Warner
Drags his length back, Warner cuts it through point for a run.
48.4
0
Joe Root To David Warner
Quicker through the air on middle, Warner plants his front foot forward and defends it.
48.3
0
Joe Root To David Warner
Tosses it up on off, David defends it off the front foot.
48.2
0
Joe Root To David Warner
Full toss outside off, Warner drives it firmly to the man at covers.
48.1
0
Joe Root To David Warner
Pushes it through on off, Warner guides it to backward point.
Over 48 : 159/0
9 Runs
  • 447.1
  • 247.2
  • 147.3
  • 047.4
  • 247.5
  • 047.6
C. Bancroft
69 (175)
D. Warner
86 (114)
J. Ball
8-1-38-0
47.6
0
Jake Ball To Cameron Bancroft
Good length on off, defended to mid off.
47.5
2
Jake Ball To Cameron Bancroft
Excellent running! Flicks it with the angle towards fine leg and he's off in a flash. Completes the first and then sprints back for the second.
47.4
0
Jake Ball To Cameron Bancroft
Full ball on off, driven back to the bowler.
47.3
1
Jake Ball To David Warner
Bangs it in again, Warner helps it to fine leg for a run. Warner needs 14 for a ton and Australia need another 13 runs for victory.
47.2
2
Jake Ball To David Warner
He is in a hurry here! Shorter in length outside off, Warner makes room and cuts it over point for a couple. Cook does the mopping up job coming in from third man, yes third man. Not often you see him in the deep.
50 OV
12 Runs
C. Woakes to C. Bancroft
  • 449.1
  • 049.2
  • 049.3
  • 449.4
  • 049.5
  • 449.6
49 OV
2 Runs
J. Root to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 048.1
  • 048.2
  • 048.3
  • 048.4
  • 148.5
  • 148.6
48 OV
9 Runs
J. Ball to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 447.1
  • 247.2
  • 147.3
  • 047.4
  • 247.5
  • 047.6
47 OV
5 Runs
J. Root to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 046.1
  • 146.2
  • 046.3
  • 346.4
  • 046.5
  • 146.6
46 OV
5 Runs
J. Ball to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 045.1
  • 145.2
  • 045.3
  • 045.4
  • 445.5
  • 045.6
45 OV
1 Runs
C. Woakes to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 144.1
  • 044.2
  • 044.3
  • 044.4
  • 044.5
  • 044.6
44 OV
5 Runs
J. Ball to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 143.1
  • 043.2
  • 043.3
  • 043.4
  • 043.5
  • 443.6
43 OV
1 Runs
C. Woakes to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 142.1
  • 042.2
  • 042.3
  • 042.4
  • 042.5
  • 042.6
42 OV
2 Runs
J. Ball to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 1 WD 41.1
  • 041.1
  • 141.2
  • 041.3
  • 041.4
  • 041.5
  • 041.6
41 OV
1 Runs
C. Woakes to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 040.1
  • 140.2
  • 040.3
  • 040.4
  • 040.5
  • 040.6
40 OV
4 Runs
J. Anderson to C. Bancroft
  • 239.1
  • 239.2
  • 039.3
  • 039.4
  • 039.5
  • 039.6
39 OV
2 Runs
S. Broad to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 138.1
  • 038.2
  • 038.3
  • 038.4
  • 138.5
  • 038.6
38 OV
5 Runs
J. Anderson to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 437.1
  • 037.2
  • 137.3
  • 037.4
  • 037.5
  • 037.6
37 OV
1 Runs
S. Broad to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 036.1
  • 036.2
  • 136.3
  • 036.4
  • 036.5
  • 036.6
36 OV
1 Runs
J. Anderson to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 135.1
  • 035.2
  • 035.3
  • 035.4
  • 035.5
  • 035.6
35 OV
3 Runs
S. Broad to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 034.1
  • 034.2
  • 334.3
  • 034.4
  • 034.5
  • 034.6
34 OV
4 Runs
J. Anderson to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 1 NB 33.1
  • 133.1
  • 033.2
  • 133.3
  • 033.4
  • 133.5
  • 033.6
33 OV
1 Runs
S. Broad to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 032.1
  • 1 LB 32.2
  • 032.3
  • 032.4
  • 032.5
  • 032.6
32 OV
5 Runs
J. Anderson to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 131.1
  • 031.2
  • 031.3
  • 031.4
  • 431.5
  • 031.6
31 OV
3 Runs
S. Broad to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 030.1
  • 030.2
  • 130.3
  • 030.4
  • 030.5
  • 230.6
30 OV
0 Runs
J. Anderson to C. Bancroft
  • 029.1
  • 029.2
  • 029.3
  • 029.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
29 OV
3 Runs
J. Root to C. Bancroft
  • 028.1
  • 028.2
  • 028.3
  • 028.4
  • 228.5
  • 128.6
28 OV
11 Runs
J. Ball to C. Bancroft D. Warner
  • 127.1
  • 427.2
  • 127.3
  • 027.4
  • 127.5
  • 427.6
27 OV
4 Runs
J. Root to D. Warner
  • 026.1
  • 026.2
  • 426.3
  • 026.4
  • 026.5
  • 026.6
26 OV
5 Runs
J. Ball to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 025.1
  • 025.2
  • 025.3
  • 125.4
  • 425.5
  • 025.6
25 OV
0 Runs
J. Root to C. Bancroft
  • 024.1
  • 024.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • 024.5
  • 024.6
24 OV
5 Runs
C. Woakes to C. Bancroft D. Warner
  • 023.1
  • 023.2
  • 223.3
  • 023.4
  • 323.5
  • 023.6
23 OV
3 Runs
J. Root to C. Bancroft D. Warner
  • 022.1
  • 022.2
  • 022.3
  • 322.4
  • 022.5
  • 022.6
22 OV
6 Runs
C. Woakes to D. Warner
  • 021.1
  • 421.2
  • 021.3
  • 221.4
  • 021.5
  • 021.6
21 OV
0 Runs
J. Ball to C. Bancroft
  • 020.1
  • 020.2
  • 020.3
  • 020.4
  • 020.5
  • 020.6
20 OV
4 Runs
C. Woakes to D. Warner
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 419.3
  • 019.4
  • 019.5
  • 019.6
19 OV
1 Runs
J. Ball to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 018.1
  • 118.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • 018.6
18 OV
6 Runs
C. Woakes to C. Bancroft D. Warner
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 417.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
8 Runs
M. Ali to D. Warner
  • 216.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 216.5
  • 416.6
16 OV
3 Runs
C. Woakes to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 215.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
5 Runs
M. Ali to D. Warner
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 414.4
  • 014.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
7 Runs
C. Woakes to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 013.1
  • 213.2
  • 413.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
7 Runs
M. Ali to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 112.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 612.6
12 OV
0 Runs
C. Woakes to C. Bancroft
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
3 Runs
M. Ali to C. Bancroft D. Warner
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
3 Runs
S. Broad to C. Bancroft D. Warner
  • 09.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 1 LB 9.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
2 Runs
J. Anderson to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
1 Runs
S. Broad to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
1 Runs
J. Anderson to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
1 Runs
S. Broad to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
4 Runs
J. Anderson to C. Bancroft
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 44.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
0 Runs
S. Broad to D. Warner
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
1 Runs
J. Anderson to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 02.1
  • 12.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
7 Runs
S. Broad to D. Warner C. Bancroft
  • 11.1
  • 11.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 41.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
0 Runs
J. Anderson to C. Bancroft
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Brisbane Cricket Ground (Woolloongabba), Brisbane
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss England won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Australia beat England by 10 wickets
  • Player of the Match Steven Smith
  • Umpire Aleem Dar (PAK), Marais Erasmus (SA) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)
  • Referee Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: England: 196/4 in 80.3 overs
  • Bad Light: England: 196/4 in 80.3 overs
  • Referral 2 (80.3 ovs): AUS against D Malan (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 1, ENG: 2)
  • New ball taken: England: 196/4 in 80.1 overs
  • Referral 1 (70.4 ovs): AUS against J Root (LBW) Successful (AUS: 2, ENG: 2)
  • Drinks: England 158/3 in 65.0 overs
  • England: 152/3 in 62.2 overs
  • Tea: England 128/2 in 55.0 overs
  • J Vince dropped on 68 by T Paine in 51.3 overs
  • M Stoneman 2nd Test fifty: 50 runs in 150 balls (3x4) (0x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 238 balls between M Stoneman (44) and J Vince (57)
  • Drinks: England 101/1 in 42.0 overs
  • England: 100/1 in 41.1 overs
  • J Vince Maiden Test fifty: 53 runs in 106 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Rain Stoppage: England 59/1 in 29.0 overs
  • Lunch: England 59/1 in 29.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 119 balls between M Stoneman (23) and J Vince (27)
  • England 52/1 in 22.3 overs
  • Drinks: England 39/1 in 14.0 overs
  • Cameron Bancroft makes his Test debut for Australia
  • Stumps: Australia: 165/4 in 62.0 overs
  • Australia: 151/4 in 52.5 overs
  • S Smith 22nd Test fifty: 50 runs in 112 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 125 balls between S Smith (29) and S Marsh (21)
  • Drinks: Australia 113/4 in 43.0 overs
  • Australia: 100/2 in 39.3 overs
  • Referral 2 (37.1 ovs): ENG against Shaun Marsh (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, ENG: 1)
  • Australia 76/4: P Handscomb lbw b James Anderson 14(17)
  • Referral 1 (24.5 ovs): ENG against P Handscomb (LBW) Successful (AUS: 2, ENG: 2)
  • Tea: Australia: 76/3 in 24 overs
  • Australia: 52/2 in 18.4 overs
  • Lunch: England 302/10 in 116.4 overs
  • Innings Break: England 302/10 in 116.4 overs
  • England: 301/9 in 115.5 overs
  • S Broad dropped on 10 by S Marsh in 115.2 overs
  • England: 250/6 in 104.2 overs
  • Referral 3 (103.3 ovs): M Ali against AUS (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 1, ENG: 2) (Retained)
  • Drinks: England 234/4 in 98.0 overs
  • D Malan 3rd Test fifty: 50 runs in 119 balls (10x4) (0x6)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 116 balls between D Malan (28) and M Ali (22)
  • England: 200/4 in 80.5 overs
  • Stumps: England 33/2 in 16.0 overs
  • Innings Break: Australia 328/10 in 130.3 overs
  • Australia 303/9 in 124.3 overs
  • Tea: Australia 287/8 in 116.0 overs
  • S Smith 21th Test hundred: 100 runs in 261 balls (9x4) (0x6)
  • 8th wkt Partnership: 53 off 156 balls between S Smith (21) and P Cummins (31)
  • Drinks: Australia 252/7 in 103.0 overs
  • Australia 252/7 in 100.3 overs
  • Lunch: Australia 213/7 in 88.0 overs
  • New ball taken: Australia 200/5 in 80.1 overs
  • Australia 200/5 in 79.5 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 192/5 in 76.0 overs
  • S Marsh 8th Test fifty: 51 runs in 133 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • Stumps: Australia 114/0 in 34.0 overs
  • C Bancroft Maiden Test fifty: 50 runs in 111 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 174 balls between C Bancroft (44) and D Warner (55)
  • Australia 100/0 in 28.5 overs
  • D Warner 25th Test fifty: 51 runs in 74 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: Australia 53/0 in 17.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 53 off 102 balls between C Bancroft (22) and D Warner (30)
  • Australia 53/0 in 17.0 overs
  • Tea: England 195/10 in 71.4 overs
  • Innings Break: England 195/10 in 71.4 overs
  • England 195/9: S Broad c T Paine b Mitchell Starc 2(9)
  • Referral 1 (70.5 ovs): AUS against S Broad (Caught) Successful (AUS: 2, ENG: 2)
  • Drinks: England 158/6 in 58.0 overs
  • C Woakes dropped on 0 by C Bancroft in 55.2 overs
  • England 150/5 in 50.3 overs
  • Lunch: England 119/5 in 43.0 overs
  • J Root 14th Test fifty: 51 runs in 103 balls (3x4) (0x6)
  • England 102/4 in 39.1 overs
  • Drinks: England 64/2 in 30.0 overs
  • England 50/2 in 19.2 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 150 off 282 balls between C Bancroft (67) and D Warner (79)
  • Australia 150/0 in 47.0 overs
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Match Poll

Who will win the Match

Player Runs Avg.
Steven Smith AUS 687 137.40
Shaun Marsh AUS 445 74.16
David Warner AUS 441 63.00
Dawid Malan ENG 383 42.55
Joe Root ENG 378 47.25
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Player Wickets Eco.
Pat Cummins AUS 23 2.87
Mitchell Starc AUS 22 3.18
Nathan Lyon AUS 21 2.36
Josh Hazlewood AUS