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Australia vs England 2019 1st Test Full Commentary
Result · Aug 01 2019, Thu - 03:30 PM (IST)
1st Test, - Edgbaston
AUSTRALIA284, 487/7 decl
ENGLAND374, 146
Australia won by 251 runs
CRR:2.78
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OUT! Bowled. Stuart Broad to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front Slog, missed to. Smith misses with a big heave, is bowled, and immediately turns and runs off the field. Australia will have ten minutes or so to try and steal a wicket or two before the close of play. What an innings from the former captain in his first game back in whites. He's scored over half of the runs his team made and single-handedly carried them into a competitive position in this match. The pitch is still offering a fair bit and life in the middle will be tough for England's opening batsmen. Will they send out a nightwatchman?
Stuart Broad to Steven Smith. Full toss, outside off stump moves in front pushing, to long on for no runs, fielded by Roy.
Stuart Broad to Steven Smith. Yorker, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
SIX! Stuart Broad to Steven Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Crunched over the mid-wicket boundary and into the stands, great striking from Smith.
Chris Woakes to Nathan Lyon. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Denly.
Chris Woakes to Nathan Lyon. Seaming away short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
FOUR! Chris Woakes to Nathan Lyon. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs. A gorgeous off drive from Nathan Lyon takes him into double figures, England's toil continues.
Chris Woakes to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Ali.
Chris Woakes to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Burns.
Chris Woakes to Steven Smith. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Stuart Broad to Steven Smith. Back of a length, to leg backing away working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Stokes.
FOUR! Stuart Broad to Steven Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot flick, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs. Whipped away behind square again by Smith. That's exactly the right place to target, you're only allowed two fielders behind square on the legside and the boundaries are obviously shorter too behind square.
Stuart Broad to Steven Smith. Back of a length, to leg down the track working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
Stuart Broad to Steven Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Broad.
Chris Woakes to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Woakes.
Chris Woakes to Steven Smith. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Broad.
Chris Woakes to Steven Smith. Bouncer, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
Chris Woakes to Steven Smith. In-swinging length ball, middle stump backing away driving, to long off for no runs, fielded by Ali.
Chris Woakes to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Broad.
Chris Woakes to Steven Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Broad. Every man is back on the boundary.
FOUR! Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control past long off for 4 runs. Driven on the up by Lyon. Broad stuck out a hand but missed the ball and Stokes can't catch it, four more runs to the Australian cause.
Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Stuart Broad to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
Stuart Broad to Steven Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Root.
Stuart Broad to Steven Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long off for no runs, fielded by Denly.
FOUR! Stuart Broad to Steven Smith. Length ball, off stump moves in front Slog, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs. Hammered away behind square and Smith finds the gap. He has managed to get Australia into a good position here. I'm not sure how keen England's openers will be to bat for a few overs tonight.
Chris Woakes to Steven Smith. Length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, in the air under control to fine leg for 1 run.
Chris Woakes to Steven Smith. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Woakes. A slight delay as Smith gets some attention to one of the buckles on his pads. The physio is out with some tape to patch things up.
OUT! Caught. Nathan Lyon to James Anderson. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to silly mid on, by Cummins. Spooned tamely and that is a simple chance for Cummins to end the innings and the session. Really useful runs for England down the order, Woakes and Broad helping them to a lead of 90.
Australia's colossal stint in the field has finally come to an end, their four main bowlers will be happy for the opportunity to get some rest as we reach the tea break on Day Three. Wickets tumbled in the morning session but they found it much tougher this afternoon with the pitch really looking devoid of all life. Moeen Ali will certainly be a threat for England this evening and it will be interesting to see what part James Anderson plays after seeming to struggle running between the wickets in that partnership with Chris Woakes. The tourists will need someone in the top order to stick with Steve Smith if they are to set a challenging target.
Nathan Lyon to James Anderson. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Nathan Lyon to James Anderson. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot glancing, to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Pattinson.
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Khawaja.
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Pat Cummins to James Anderson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
Pat Cummins to James Anderson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to fine leg for no runs, fielded by Pattinson.
Pat Cummins to James Anderson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep point for 2 runs, run save by Head, fielded by Khawaja.
Pat Cummins to James Anderson. Half volley, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
Pat Cummins to James Anderson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge to second slip for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Pat Cummins to James Anderson. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
James Pattinson to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
James Pattinson to Chris Woakes. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
James Pattinson to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
FOUR! James Pattinson to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge past third man for 4 runs. Carved away, not entirely where Woakes was aiming it but he'll take the runs however they come. Pattinson can't believe his luck.
James Pattinson to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Pattinson.
James Pattinson to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep extra cover for no runs, run save by Bancroft.
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Scoop, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
Nathan Lyon to James Anderson. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot sweeping, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Siddle.
Nathan Lyon to James Anderson. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
Nathan Lyon to James Anderson. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
APPEAL! Nathan Lyon to James Anderson. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot sweeping, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Bancroft, appeal made for L.B.W. Vociferous appeal from the Aussies but that was missing leg.
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for no runs, fielded by Siddle.
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, to deep cover for no runs, fielded by Bancroft.
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Siddle.
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Siddle.
Nathan Lyon to James Anderson. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Head.
SIX! Joe Denly to James Pattinson. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. Pattinson plonks another one into the stands for good measure, and Paine calls the troops in to declare the innings.
So Australia will have seven overs tonight if the light holds up. A very tricky time for England to get through. The hosts have been set 398 to win, which is pretty much impossible with the remaining overs left in the game. Only the draw and an Australia win is likely now. Can the visitors nip a couple out before the close? That would give them huge hope heading into the final day. Vital phase coming up.
Joe Denly to Pat Cummins. Leg spinner half volley, down leg side backing away driving, to long on for 1 run, dropped catch by Denly, fielded by Buttler.
Joe Denly to James Pattinson. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
Joe Denly to Pat Cummins. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot slog sweeping, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Woakes.
FOUR! Joe Denly to Pat Cummins. Leg spinner half volley, to leg on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs. Cummins is having some fun now. Hammered back over Denly's head yet again. Lovely hitting.
FOUR! Joe Denly to Pat Cummins. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs. Cummins reaches out, and blasts it over mid on's head with ease. Surely a declaration is coming soon?
Stuart Broad to James Pattinson. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, to mid wicket for no runs, shy attempt by Root.
Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Stokes.
Stuart Broad to James Pattinson. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run.
Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, hit pad to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
Stuart Broad to James Pattinson. Half volley, outside off stump no foot movement Steer, thick edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
SIX! Stuart Broad to James Pattinson. Length ball, down leg side backing away Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. Pattinson is getting on with it. Shuffles outside leg stump, clears the front leg, and pumps it over long on for six.
Joe Denly to Pat Cummins. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, to third man for 2 runs.
Joe Denly to Pat Cummins. Leg spinner half volley, down leg side backing away driving, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Root.
Joe Denly to James Pattinson. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, to fine leg for 1 run.
Joe Denly to James Pattinson. Leg spinner full toss, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
Joe Denly to James Pattinson. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
Joe Denly to Pat Cummins. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Roy.
Stuart Broad to James Pattinson. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
Stuart Broad to James Pattinson. Back of a length, down leg side backing away pulling, hit pad to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
Stuart Broad to James Pattinson. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
Stuart Broad to James Pattinson. Short, down leg side on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Woakes.
Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins. Short, down leg side on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, dropped catch by Burns. Should've probably taken this one, though, Burns. Cummins flays at the ball, it loops down to third man off the edge, and is put down. Had to charge in from the edge, dive forward as well, and got two hands to it. He will be disappointed with that.
Stuart Broad to James Pattinson. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Woakes.
Joe Denly to Pat Cummins. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
Joe Denly to James Pattinson. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Broad.
Joe Denly to Pat Cummins. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for 1 run, dropped catch by Burns, fielded by Ali. Would've been a cracking catch from Burns at short extra cover, but he punches it away to safety. Went low to his right hand side, but he got a hand to it, and couldn't hold on.
Joe Denly to James Pattinson. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Roy.
Joe Denly to James Pattinson. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, bottom edge to first slip for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins. Short, down leg side no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Spliced to second slip, by Smith. There it is! Cummins rolls his fingers across it as he fires it into the surface. The ball grips, holds up, and Woakes doesn't know what to do with it. He ends up poking the bat at the ball, and chips it into the hands of second slip.
Australia have done a thoroughly professional job today, and sealed the victory with ease. A massive win for the visitors, who go 1-0 up in the series. Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon combined to run through the England batting line up, with no one in particular contributing massively for the home side. All of this wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for one paritcular man, though. Steve Smith with two sensational hundreds set up the game for the Aussies. He was the star performer across the five days. Worrying signs for England, who seem very tired, and there is still four matches left to go!
The teams head to Lord's for the second Test, which begins next Wednesday. Will Australia extend their lead? Or can England level it up?
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for no runs, fielded by Pattinson.
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
FOUR! Nathan Lyon to James Anderson. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge past third man for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Smith. Edged again, but it runs along the grass to the third man boundary. No chance for the catch, but it should've been stopped. Split Smith and Warner in the slips.
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break half volley, outside off stump down the track flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Siddle.
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Wade.
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Warner.
Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Wade.
Peter Siddle to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump moves in front Steer, to second slip for 1 run, fielded by Smith.
FOUR! Peter Siddle to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge past third man for 4 runs, dropped catch by Smith. Waft of the bat, edge drawn, but put down at second slip by Smith! He would've expected to hold onto that. It did go quickly and low to his left, but he got two hands to it. Went straight through him to the fence.
Peter Siddle to Chris Woakes. Length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Pattinson.
Peter Siddle to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Pattinson.
Peter Siddle to Chris Woakes. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Siddle.
Peter Siddle to Chris Woakes. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump no foot movement pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Nathan Lyon to James Anderson. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, thick edge to short third man for no runs, fielded by Siddle.
Nathan Lyon to James Anderson. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Head.
Nathan Lyon to James Anderson. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
Nathan Lyon to James Anderson. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Bancroft.
Nathan Lyon to James Anderson. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
Nathan Lyon to James Anderson. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Head.
Peter Siddle to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Head.
Peter Siddle to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bancroft.
Peter Siddle to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Khawaja.
Peter Siddle to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Bancroft.
Peter Siddle to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bancroft.
Peter Siddle to Chris Woakes. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump no foot movement pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Nathan Lyon to James Anderson. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Nathan Lyon to James Anderson. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Bancroft.
OUT! Caught. Nathan Lyon to Stuart Broad. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to first slip, by Smith. Two in two for Lyon, who now has six wickets to his name. Broad lunges forward, pushes out with hard hands, and the ball deflects off the outside edge to first slip this time. Smith isn't going to drop them.