OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg, caught by Hazlewood. That is a five-wicket haul for Cummins! The Skipper leading from the front. Tea on Day 1 and the English batters couldn't handle the might of the Aussie pace attack as they succumbed to 147. Now... That is Stumps on Day 1. Rain plays spoilsport in today's game, with the final session entirely washed out. We will have an early start tomorrow, at 9:30am local time. Join us for Day 2 action. Until then, Cheers.
50
End of Over 50. 1 run. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. England: 147/9 (rr 2.94)
Runs Scored
Chris Woakes* 21 (23)
Pat Cummins* 13.0-3-38-4
0 1 0 0 0 0
Jack Leach 2 (7)
Nathan Lyon 9.0-2-21-0
49.6
Nathan Lyon to Jack Leach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Starc.
49.5
Nathan Lyon to Jack Leach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Green.
49.4
Nathan Lyon to Jack Leach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
49.3
Nathan Lyon to Jack Leach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Green.
49.2
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Harris.
49.1
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
49
End of Over 49. 3 runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. England: 146/9 (rr 2.98)
Runs Scored
Chris Woakes* 20 (21)
Josh Hazlewood* 13.0-4-42-2
0 1 W 0 0 2
Jack Leach 2 (3)
Pat Cummins 13.0-3-38-4
48.6
Pat Cummins to Jack Leach. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Head, fielded by Harris.
48.5
Pat Cummins to Jack Leach. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
48.4
Pat Cummins to Jack Leach. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
48.3
OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Mark Wood. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved to short leg, caught by Harris. Cummins is on a roll as he picks up his fourth wicket.
48.2
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to gully for 1 run, shy attempt by Green, fielded by Harris.
48.1
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Carey.
48
End of Over 48. 3 runs. Bowler: Josh Hazlewood. England: 143/8 (rr 2.98)
Runs Scored
Chris Woakes* 19 (19)
Pat Cummins* 12.0-3-35-3
1 0 0 2 0 0
Mark Wood 8 (14)
Josh Hazlewood 13.0-4-42-2
47.6
Josh Hazlewood to Mark Wood. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Green.
47.5
Josh Hazlewood to Mark Wood. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Head.
47.4
Josh Hazlewood to Mark Wood. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
47.3
Josh Hazlewood to Mark Wood. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Head.
47.2
Josh Hazlewood to Mark Wood. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
47.1
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Lyon.
47
End of Over 47. 6 runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. England: 140/8 (rr 2.98)
Runs Scored
Chris Woakes* 18 (18)
Josh Hazlewood* 12.0-4-39-2
0 2 4 0 0 0
Mark Wood 6 (9)
Pat Cummins 12.0-3-35-3
46.6
Pat Cummins to Mark Wood. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved to silly point for no runs, fielded by Head.
46.5
Pat Cummins to Mark Wood. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Head.
46.4
Pat Cummins to Mark Wood. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
46.3
FOUR! Pat Cummins to Mark Wood. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs.
46.2
Pat Cummins to Mark Wood. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
46.1
Pat Cummins to Mark Wood. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Head.
46
End of Over 46. 12 runs. Bowler: Josh Hazlewood. England: 134/8 (rr 2.91)
Runs Scored
Mark Wood* 0 (3)
Pat Cummins* 11.0-3-29-3
0 0 0 4 4 4
Chris Woakes 18 (18)
Josh Hazlewood 12.0-4-39-2
45.6
FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump backing away Steer, well timed past third man for 4 runs.
45.5
FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge past deep backward point for 4 runs.
45.4
FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs.
45.3
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
45.2
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
OUT! Bowled. Mark Wood to Travis Head. Half volley, middle stump backing away driving, missed. Cleaned him up! That's curtains down on Australia's first innings. They have amassed a vast lead of 278. England has an uphill task ahead. Will they overcome the first innings horrors? Let's see.
104.2
Mark Wood to Travis Head. Length ball, down leg side moves in front Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward square leg for no runs, dropped catch by Hameed, fielded by Pope.
104.1
Mark Wood to Travis Head. Off cutter length ball, middle stump no foot movement Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
104
End of Over 104. 5 runs. Bowler: Jack Leach. Australia: 425/9 (rr 4.09)
Runs Scored
Travis Head* 152 (145)
Mark Wood* 25.0-4-85-2
4 0 1 0 0 0
Josh Hazlewood 0 (6)
Jack Leach 13.0-0-102-1
103.6
Jack Leach to Josh Hazlewood. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Wood.
103.5
Jack Leach to Josh Hazlewood. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
103.4
Jack Leach to Josh Hazlewood. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Pope.
103.3
Jack Leach to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed to short mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Buttler.
103.2
Jack Leach to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track slog sweeping, inside edge to silly point for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
103.1
FOUR! Jack Leach to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
103
End of Over 103. 5 runs. Bowler: Mark Wood. Australia: 420/9 (rr 4.08)
Runs Scored
Travis Head* 147 (142)
Jack Leach* 12.0-0-97-1
1 4 W 0 0 0
Josh Hazlewood 0 (3)
Mark Wood 25.0-4-85-2
102.6
Mark Wood to Josh Hazlewood. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, inside edge to silly point for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
102.5
Mark Wood to Josh Hazlewood. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved to point for no runs, fielded by Leach.
102.4
Mark Wood to Josh Hazlewood. Short, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
102.3
OUT! Caught. Mark Wood to Nathan Lyon. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to square leg, caught by Robinson. Lyon tries to go big and perishes.
102.2
FOUR! Mark Wood to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs, dropped catch by Buttler.
102.1
Mark Wood to Travis Head. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Pope.
102
End of Over 102. 2 runs. Bowler: Jack Leach. Australia: 415/8 (rr 4.07)
Runs Scored
Travis Head* 146 (141)
Mark Wood* 24.0-4-80-1
0 1 0 0 1 0
Nathan Lyon 11 (22)
Jack Leach 12.0-0-97-1
101.6
Jack Leach to Nathan Lyon. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Malan.
101.5
Jack Leach to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Scoop, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Hameed.
101.4
Jack Leach to Travis Head. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump down the track driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Malan.
101.3
Jack Leach to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs.
101.2
Jack Leach to Nathan Lyon. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Hameed.
101.1
Jack Leach to Nathan Lyon. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
101
End of Over 101. 10 runs. Bowler: Mark Wood. Australia: 413/8 (rr 4.09)
Runs Scored
Nathan Lyon* 10 (19)
Chris Woakes* 25.0-8-76-2
0 0 0 1 3 6
Travis Head 145 (138)
Mark Wood 24.0-4-80-1
100.6
SIX! Mark Wood to Travis Head. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs. Wristy stroke! Head flicks it fiercely over the ropes for a maximum.
100.5
Mark Wood to Nathan Lyon. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed to deep mid wicket for 3 runs, fielded by Woakes.
100.4
Mark Wood to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for 1 run.
100.3
Mark Wood to Travis Head. Length ball, off stump moves in front Slog, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
100.2
Mark Wood to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
100.1
Mark Wood to Travis Head. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
100
End of Over 100. 3 runs. Bowler: Chris Woakes. Australia: 403/8 (rr 4.03)
Runs Scored
Travis Head* 138 (133)
Ben Stokes* 12.0-0-65-0
1 2 0 0 0 0
Nathan Lyon 7 (18)
Chris Woakes 25.0-8-76-2
99.6
Chris Woakes to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
99.5
Chris Woakes to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Hameed.
99.4
Chris Woakes to Nathan Lyon. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Leach.
End of Over 103. 1 run. Bowler: Cameron Green. England: 297/10 (rr 2.88)
Runs Scored
Chris Woakes* 16 (47)
Nathan Lyon* 34.0-5-91-4
WD 0 0 0 0 0 W
Jack Leach 0 (2)
Cameron Green 12.0-3-23-2
102.6
OUT! Caught. Cameron Green to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, Gloved, caught by Carey. Green picks up his second wicket. England bowled out for 297. Malan and Root failed to score a hundred. Lyon was brilliant with his spell picked up four wickets. Australia needs 20 runs to win. Do join us for the post-lunch session in 40 minutes.
102.5
Cameron Green to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Head.
102.4
Cameron Green to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
102.3
Cameron Green to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
102.2
Cameron Green to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
102.1
Cameron Green to Chris Woakes. Length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs.
102.1
Wide Cameron Green to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Carey.
102
End of Over 102. 1 run. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. England: 296/9 (rr 2.90)
Runs Scored
Chris Woakes* 16 (41)
Mitchell Starc* 20.0-3-77-1
0 1 0 W 0 0
Jack Leach 0 (2)
Nathan Lyon 34.0-5-91-4
101.6
Nathan Lyon to Jack Leach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
101.5
Nathan Lyon to Jack Leach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
101.4
OUT! Bowled. Nathan Lyon to Mark Wood. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed. Cleaned him down.
101.3
Nathan Lyon to Mark Wood. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
101.2
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to square leg for 1 run, shy attempt by Labuschagne.
101.1
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
101
End of Over 101. 4 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. England: 295/8 (rr 2.92)
Runs Scored
Chris Woakes* 15 (39)
Nathan Lyon* 33.0-5-90-3
0 0 4 0 0 0
Mark Wood 6 (11)
Mitchell Starc 20.0-3-77-1
100.6
Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
100.5
Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
100.4
Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs.
100.3
FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
100.2
Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Spliced to short leg for no runs, fielded by Head.
100.1
Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs.
100
End of Over 100. 2 runs. Bowler: Nathan Lyon. England: 291/8 (rr 2.91)
Runs Scored
Mark Wood* 2 (5)
Mitchell Starc* 19.0-3-73-1
0 0 0 1 0 1
Chris Woakes 15 (39)
Nathan Lyon 33.0-5-90-3
99.6
Nathan Lyon to Mark Wood. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
99.5
Nathan Lyon to Mark Wood. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Harris.
99.4
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to long on for 1 run, mis-fielded by Cummins, fielded by Green.
99.3
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Harris.
99.2
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Smith.
99.1
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Hazlewood.
99
End of Over 99. 3 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. England: 289/8 (rr 2.92)
Runs Scored
Chris Woakes* 14 (35)
Nathan Lyon* 32.0-5-88-3
1 1 0 0 1 0
Mark Wood 1 (3)
Mitchell Starc 19.0-3-73-1
98.6
Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
98.5
Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Green.
98.4
Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
98.3
Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, run save by Head.
98.2
Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot glancing, hit body to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Carey.
FOUR! Mark Wood to Marcus Harris. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs. Dispatched it to the boundary. Australia win by nine wickets and lead the series 1-0 in the five-match Test series. Pat Cummins starts his captainship with a victory. Travis Head was adjudged as the Player of the Match. Do join us for the next game on Dec 16. Cheers.
5
End of Over 5. 5 runs. Bowler: Ollie Robinson. Australia: 16/1 (rr 3.20)
Runs Scored
Alex Carey* 9 (23)
Chris Woakes* 2.0-0-3-0
0 3 1 0 1 W
Marcus Harris 5 (9)
Ollie Robinson 3.0-0-13-1
4.6
OUT! Caught. Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey. Length ball, to leg on the back foot defending, outside edge, caught by Buttler. Edged and taken. First wicket down for Australia.
ಅಲೆಕ್ಸ್ ಕ್ಯಾರೆ c Jos Buttler b Ollie Robinson 9 (23)
4.5
Ollie Robinson to Marcus Harris. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Leach.
4.4
Ollie Robinson to Marcus Harris. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, shy attempt by Wood, fielded by Stokes.
4.3
Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot glancing, in the air under control to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Leach.
4.2
Ollie Robinson to Marcus Harris. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot driving, well timed to deep cover for 3 runs, fielded by Stokes.
4.1
Ollie Robinson to Marcus Harris. Length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
4
End of Over 4. 2 runs. Bowler: Chris Woakes. Australia: 11/0 (rr 2.75)
Runs Scored
Marcus Harris* 1 (5)
Ollie Robinson* 2.0-0-8-0
0 0 0 0 2 0
Alex Carey 8 (21)
Chris Woakes 2.0-0-3-0
3.6
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
3.5
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Leach.
3.4
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Leach.
3.3
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Length ball, to leg on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
3.2
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Leach.
3.1
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
3
End of Over 3. 6 runs. Bowler: Ollie Robinson. Australia: 9/0 (rr 3.00)
Runs Scored
Alex Carey* 6 (15)
Chris Woakes* 1.0-0-1-0
0 NB 1 0 0 3
Marcus Harris 1 (5)
Ollie Robinson 2.0-0-8-0
2.6
Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep cover for 3 runs, run save by Hameed, fielded by Stokes.
2.5
Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey. Length ball, to leg on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
2.4
Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey. Length ball, to leg on the front foot pushing, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Wood.
2.3
Ollie Robinson to Marcus Harris. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Leach.
2.3
No ball Ollie Robinson to Marcus Harris. Length ball, to leg no foot movement shoulders arms, Left and it was a no ball, fielded by Buttler.
2.2
Ollie Robinson to Marcus Harris. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
2.1
Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey. Length ball, to leg on the front foot dropped, to short extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Hameed.
2
End of Over 2. 1 run. Bowler: Chris Woakes. Australia: 3/0 (rr 1.50)
Runs Scored
Alex Carey* 2 (11)
Ollie Robinson* 1.0-0-2-0
0 0 0 1 0 0
Marcus Harris 0 (2)
Chris Woakes 1.0-0-1-0
1.6
Chris Woakes to Marcus Harris. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
1.5
APPEAL! Chris Woakes to Marcus Harris. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot pushing, inside edge to second slip for no runs, fielded by Hameed, appeal made for L.B.W.
1.4
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Out-swinging length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Robinson.
1.3
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
1.2
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Out-swinging length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Leach.
1.1
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
1
End of Over 1. 2 runs. Bowler: Ollie Robinson. Australia: 2/0 (rr 2.00)
Runs Scored
Alex Carey* 1 (7)
Ollie Robinson* 1.0-0-2-0
0 0 0 0 0 1
Marcus Harris 0 (0)
0.6
Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Woakes.
0.5
Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey. Length ball, to leg on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
0.4
Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
0.3
Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
Dawid Malan (England) has a batting false shot rate of just 13.7% against Australia in Tests, his lowest rate against any team he's faced; he has made a strong connection on 6.6% of balls faced against them.
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Nathan Lyon's next Test wicket will be his 400th in the format, making him just the 17th player to reach the mark in the men's edition and the third to do so for Australia' Lyon has taken eight wickets across his last three Tests against England.
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Stuart Broad is set to play his 150th Test, becoming just the third player to appear in as many for England (James Anderson - 166, Alastair Cook - 161); Broad has bowled at least 70% of his deliveries on a length in each of his last three Test matches against Australia after doing so just once in his 18 Tests against them prior.
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Sir Donald Bradman (19) and Sir Jack Hobbs (12) are the only players to have logged more centuries in the men's Ashes than Steven Smith (11); Smith has two double centuries, three centuries, and five half-centuries in his last 11 innings competing for the Ashes.
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England have forced a false shot on 20% or more of balls they've delivered to their opponents in four of their last six men's Tests after having reached that mark only once in their six Tests prior.
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Australia have a Test batting dot ball rate of 73% in men's Tests since the last time they faced England (September 2019), the lowest rate of any team; England have a 75% dot ball rate in that period.
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England have lost six of their last nine men's Tests heading into this series (W1 D2) and have lost their last three men's Tests away from home, the last time they lost more consecutive away Tests was a seven-game stretch from November 2016 to December 2017.
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Australia lost to India by three wickets in their last men's Test at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, snapping a 31-game unbeaten run at the Gabba in the format; their last defeat to England at the venue came in November 1986, picking up six wins and two draws in meetings there since.
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Australia have won seven of their last eight multi-game men's Test series against England on home soil (L1), not losing a single game in three of their last four series hosting the Ashes.
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England have won two of their last three men's Tests against Australia, including a 135-run win when they last met; though, they are winless in their last 10 away Tests to Australia (D1, L9) having last won in the country in January 2011.
OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg, caught by Hazlewood. That is a five-wicket haul for Cummins! The Skipper leading from the front. Tea on Day 1 and the English batters couldn't handle the might of the Aussie pace attack as they succumbed to 147. Now... That is Stumps on Day 1. Rain plays spoilsport in today's game, with the final session entirely washed out. We will have an early start tomorrow, at 9:30am local time. Join us for Day 2 action. Until then, Cheers.
Nathan Lyon to Jack Leach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Starc.
Nathan Lyon to Jack Leach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Green.
Nathan Lyon to Jack Leach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
Nathan Lyon to Jack Leach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Green.
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Harris.
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Pat Cummins to Jack Leach. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Head, fielded by Harris.
Pat Cummins to Jack Leach. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
Pat Cummins to Jack Leach. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Mark Wood. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved to short leg, caught by Harris. Cummins is on a roll as he picks up his fourth wicket.
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to gully for 1 run, shy attempt by Green, fielded by Harris.
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Josh Hazlewood to Mark Wood. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Green.
Josh Hazlewood to Mark Wood. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Head.
Josh Hazlewood to Mark Wood. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Josh Hazlewood to Mark Wood. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Head.
Josh Hazlewood to Mark Wood. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Lyon.
Pat Cummins to Mark Wood. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved to silly point for no runs, fielded by Head.
Pat Cummins to Mark Wood. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Head.
Pat Cummins to Mark Wood. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
FOUR! Pat Cummins to Mark Wood. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs.
Pat Cummins to Mark Wood. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Pat Cummins to Mark Wood. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Head.
FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump backing away Steer, well timed past third man for 4 runs.
FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge past deep backward point for 4 runs.
FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs.
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
OUT! Bowled. Mark Wood to Travis Head. Half volley, middle stump backing away driving, missed. Cleaned him up! That's curtains down on Australia's first innings. They have amassed a vast lead of 278. England has an uphill task ahead. Will they overcome the first innings horrors? Let's see.
Mark Wood to Travis Head. Length ball, down leg side moves in front Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward square leg for no runs, dropped catch by Hameed, fielded by Pope.
Mark Wood to Travis Head. Off cutter length ball, middle stump no foot movement Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Jack Leach to Josh Hazlewood. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Wood.
Jack Leach to Josh Hazlewood. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Jack Leach to Josh Hazlewood. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Pope.
Jack Leach to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed to short mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Buttler.
Jack Leach to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track slog sweeping, inside edge to silly point for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
FOUR! Jack Leach to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Mark Wood to Josh Hazlewood. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, inside edge to silly point for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Mark Wood to Josh Hazlewood. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved to point for no runs, fielded by Leach.
Mark Wood to Josh Hazlewood. Short, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
OUT! Caught. Mark Wood to Nathan Lyon. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to square leg, caught by Robinson. Lyon tries to go big and perishes.
FOUR! Mark Wood to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs, dropped catch by Buttler.
Mark Wood to Travis Head. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Pope.
Jack Leach to Nathan Lyon. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Malan.
Jack Leach to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Scoop, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Hameed.
Jack Leach to Travis Head. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump down the track driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Malan.
Jack Leach to Travis Head. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs.
Jack Leach to Nathan Lyon. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Hameed.
Jack Leach to Nathan Lyon. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
SIX! Mark Wood to Travis Head. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs. Wristy stroke! Head flicks it fiercely over the ropes for a maximum.
Mark Wood to Nathan Lyon. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed to deep mid wicket for 3 runs, fielded by Woakes.
Mark Wood to Travis Head. Short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for 1 run.
Mark Wood to Travis Head. Length ball, off stump moves in front Slog, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Mark Wood to Travis Head. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Mark Wood to Travis Head. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Chris Woakes to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Chris Woakes to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Hameed.
Chris Woakes to Nathan Lyon. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Leach.
OUT! Caught. Cameron Green to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, Gloved, caught by Carey. Green picks up his second wicket. England bowled out for 297. Malan and Root failed to score a hundred. Lyon was brilliant with his spell picked up four wickets. Australia needs 20 runs to win. Do join us for the post-lunch session in 40 minutes.
Cameron Green to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Head.
Cameron Green to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
Cameron Green to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
Cameron Green to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
Cameron Green to Chris Woakes. Length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs.
Wide Cameron Green to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Carey.
Nathan Lyon to Jack Leach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Nathan Lyon to Jack Leach. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
OUT! Bowled. Nathan Lyon to Mark Wood. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed. Cleaned him down.
Nathan Lyon to Mark Wood. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to square leg for 1 run, shy attempt by Labuschagne.
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs.
FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Spliced to short leg for no runs, fielded by Head.
Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs.
Nathan Lyon to Mark Wood. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
Nathan Lyon to Mark Wood. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Harris.
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to long on for 1 run, mis-fielded by Cummins, fielded by Green.
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Harris.
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Hazlewood.
Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Green.
Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, run save by Head.
Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot glancing, hit body to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Carey.
FOUR! Mark Wood to Marcus Harris. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs. Dispatched it to the boundary. Australia win by nine wickets and lead the series 1-0 in the five-match Test series. Pat Cummins starts his captainship with a victory. Travis Head was adjudged as the Player of the Match. Do join us for the next game on Dec 16. Cheers.
OUT! Caught. Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey. Length ball, to leg on the back foot defending, outside edge, caught by Buttler. Edged and taken. First wicket down for Australia.
ಅಲೆಕ್ಸ್ ಕ್ಯಾರೆ c Jos Buttler b Ollie Robinson 9 (23)Ollie Robinson to Marcus Harris. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Leach.
Ollie Robinson to Marcus Harris. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, shy attempt by Wood, fielded by Stokes.
Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot glancing, in the air under control to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Leach.
Ollie Robinson to Marcus Harris. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot driving, well timed to deep cover for 3 runs, fielded by Stokes.
Ollie Robinson to Marcus Harris. Length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Leach.
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Leach.
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Length ball, to leg on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Leach.
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep cover for 3 runs, run save by Hameed, fielded by Stokes.
Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey. Length ball, to leg on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey. Length ball, to leg on the front foot pushing, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Wood.
Ollie Robinson to Marcus Harris. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Leach.
No ball Ollie Robinson to Marcus Harris. Length ball, to leg no foot movement shoulders arms, Left and it was a no ball, fielded by Buttler.
Ollie Robinson to Marcus Harris. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey. Length ball, to leg on the front foot dropped, to short extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Hameed.
Chris Woakes to Marcus Harris. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
APPEAL! Chris Woakes to Marcus Harris. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot pushing, inside edge to second slip for no runs, fielded by Hameed, appeal made for L.B.W.
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Out-swinging length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Robinson.
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Out-swinging length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Leach.
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Woakes.
Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey. Length ball, to leg on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Ollie Robinson to Alex Carey. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Stokes.