Yaar these guys name the pitch at the last moment. Nothing I can do about it. The pitch deadline should be 1 day before the match
| The new batsman is Stuart Broad. | |
| The new batsman is David Willey. | |
| The new bowler is Keith Miller. | |
| 0.1 | Keith Miller to Stuart Broad, 0, 141.00kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. S Broad goes back to defend it. No run |
| 0.2 | Keith Miller to Stuart Broad, 1, 140.97kph, K Miller hurls this through and he maintains an off stump line. S Broad plays a punchy backfoot defensive. That is an excellent call by S Broad. One run |
| 0.3 | Keith Miller to David Willey, 0, 140.93kph, K Miller pitches that one outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 0.4 | Keith Miller to David Willey, 1, 136.84kph, D Willey plays a backfoot defensive, but can't time it properly. That is a comfortable single |
| 0.5 | Keith Miller to Stuart Broad, 0, 140.87kph, K Miller is working up a good head of steam here. Short length on middle stump. S Broad goes back to defend it. No run |
| 0.6 | Keith Miller to Stuart Broad, 0, 138.18kph, K Miller pitches that one outside off. S Broad puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No runs taken |
| End of over 1 (2 runs) England 2 / 0 (RR: 2.00) | |
| David Willey 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Keith Miller 1-0-2-0 Stuart Broad 1 (4b 0x4 0x6) | |
| The new bowler is Mitchell Starc. | |
| 1.1 | Mitchell Starc to David Willey, 6, 129.00kph, M Starc pushes this through at no great pace. Excellent timing from D Willey as he plays a backfoot defensive. Oh dear. That has been put down in the crowd. Six more |
| 1.2 | Mitchell Starc to David Willey, 0, 128.97kph, M Starc maintains a tight line outside off. Defensively played. D Willey struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 1.3 | Mitchell Starc to David Willey, 0, 128.94kph, Not much movement from this surface. D Willey gets behind the ball and blocks it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 1.4 | Mitchell Starc to David Willey, 1, 125.02kph, This one is military medium from M Starc. That one goes on straight. D Willey plays a punchy backfoot defensive. The batsmen only take one |
| 1.5 | Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, 0, 128.89kph, M Starc pushes this through at no great pace. That continues on straight. S Broad gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Broad rightly sends him back |
| 1.6 | Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, 1, 127.71kph, No great pace there from M Starc. That continues on straight. S Broad plays a punchy hook. Single taken |
| End of over 2 (8 runs) England 10 / 0 (RR: 5.00) | |
| Stuart Broad 2* (6b 0x4 0x6) Mitchell Starc 1-0-8-0 David Willey 8 (6b 0x4 1x6) Keith Miller 1-0-2-0 | |
| 2.1 | Keith Miller to Stuart Broad, 0, 140.85kph, K Miller maintains an off stump line. S Broad puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| 2.2 | Keith Miller to Stuart Broad, 0, 140.65kph, That one goes on straight. S Broad hangs on the back foot and blocks it. Not in the gap |
| 2.3 | Keith Miller to Stuart Broad, 1, 140.78kph, That one goes on straight. S Broad plays it gently through the leg side. One more to the total |
| 2.4 | Keith Miller to David Willey, 0, 140.75kph, K Miller bowls this gun-barrel straight. D Willey defends with a straight bat and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 2.5 | Keith Miller to David Willey, 1, 136.81kph, K Miller pitches that one outside off. D Willey puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more |
| 2.6 | Keith Miller to Stuart Broad, 1, 136.60kph, K Miller flings this through at decent pace and he pitches that one outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| End of over 3 (3 runs) England 13 / 0 (RR: 4.33) | |
| Stuart Broad 4* (10b 0x4 0x6) Keith Miller 2-0-5-0 David Willey 9 (8b 0x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 1-0-8-0 | |
| 3.1 | Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, 0, 125.33kph, That continues on straight. S Broad leg glances but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| 3.2 | Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, 0, 128.85kph, M Starc pushes this through at no great pace. That continues on straight. S Broad gets behind the ball and blocks it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 3.3 | Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, 0, 126.23kph, M Starc pushes this through at no great pace and he hits a short length outside off. S Broad hangs on the back foot and blocks it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 3.4 | Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, 0, 125.34kph, M Starc pushes this through at no great pace. Defensively played. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Broad rightly sends him back |
| 3.5 | Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, 0, 128.77kph, M Starc bowls this gun-barrel straight. Defensively played. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 3.6 | Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, 0, 126.77kph, M Starc pushes this through at no great pace and he hits a short length outside off. S Broad hangs on the back foot and blocks it |
| End of over 4 (0 runs) England 13 / 0 (RR: 3.25) | |
| David Willey 9* (8b 0x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 2-1-8-0 Stuart Broad 4 (16b 0x4 0x6) Keith Miller 2-0-5-0 | |
| 4.1 | Keith Miller to David Willey, 1, 136.62kph, Well-timed backfoot defensive there. One more to the total |
| 4.2 | Keith Miller to Stuart Broad, 0, 139.52kph, K Miller flings this through at decent pace and he maintains a tight line on middle. S Broad plays that one with the full face of the bat. No run |
| 4.3 | Keith Miller to Stuart Broad, 1, 140.63kph, K Miller hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. S Broad puts bat to ball but mistimes it. That is an excellent call by S Broad. One run |
| 4.4 | Keith Miller to David Willey, 1, 136.15kph, K Miller puts his back into this delivery and he pitches that one on middle. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. D Willey trots through for the single |
| 4.5 | Keith Miller to Stuart Broad, 0, 137.56kph, K Miller puts his back into this delivery. Wicket to wicket delivery. Defensive stroke. S Broad's technique had to be good to play that one. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Broad rightly sends him back |
| 4.6 | Keith Miller to Stuart Broad, 0, 134.74kph, K Miller puts his back into this delivery. S Broad defends with a straight bat. No runs taken |
| End of over 5 (3 runs) England 16 / 0 (RR: 3.20) | |
| David Willey 11* (10b 0x4 1x6) Keith Miller 3-0-8-0 Stuart Broad 5 (20b 0x4 0x6) Mitchell Starc 2-1-8-0 | |
| 5.1 | Mitchell Starc to David Willey, 0, 128.62kph, M Starc is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Not much movement from this surface. Well-timed backfoot defensive there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. D Willey rightly sends him back |
| 5.2 | Mitchell Starc to David Willey, 1, 128.72kph, This one is military medium from M Starc and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. D Willey plays it gently through the off side. They take a single |
| 5.3 | Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, 2, 124.73kph, Excellent timing from S Broad as he plays a square drive. The batsmen run hard and complete a comfortable two |
| 5.4 | Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, 1, 128.67kph, This one is military medium from M Starc. Not much movement from this surface. S Broad puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The batsmen only take one |
| 5.5 | Mitchell Starc to David Willey, 1, 128.64kph, M Starc bowls this gun-barrel straight. D Willey plays it gently through the leg side. One more |
| 5.6 | Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, 0, 125.97kph, S Broad goes back to defend it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 6 (5 runs) England 21 / 0 (RR: 3.50) | |
| David Willey 13* (13b 0x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 3-1-13-0 Stuart Broad 8 (23b 0x4 0x6) Keith Miller 3-0-8-0 | |
| 6.1 | Keith Miller to David Willey, 0, 134.77kph, D Willey goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. Not in the gap |
| 6.2 | Keith Miller to David Willey, 2, 140.51kph, short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic backfoot defensive. The batsmen run hard and complete a comfortable two |
| 6.3 | Keith Miller to David Willey, 1, 136.90kph, K Miller puts his back into this delivery. That one goes on straight. D Willey plays it gently through the leg side. That is an excellent call by D Willey. One run |
| 6.4 | Keith Miller to Stuart Broad, 4, 139.26kph, K Miller bowls this gun-barrel straight. S Broad swats this one. Through cover for four. Imperious |
| 6.5 | Keith Miller to Stuart Broad, 6, 135.31kph, K Miller flings this through at decent pace. Short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic backfoot defensive. Shouts of "catch it" but can only look on as the ball clears the ropes |
| 6.6 | Keith Miller to Stuart Broad, 1, 136.08kph, K Miller puts his back into this delivery and he maintains a tight line on middle. S Broad trots through for the single |
| End of over 7 (14 runs) England 35 / 0 (RR: 5.00) | |
| Stuart Broad 19* (26b 1x4 1x6) Keith Miller 4-0-22-0 David Willey 16 (16b 0x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 3-1-13-0 | |
| 7.1 | Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, 1, 128.54kph, That continues on straight. S Broad plays an extravagant backfoot defensive. Glorious timing. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 7.2 | Mitchell Starc to David Willey, 0, 123.54kph, No great pace there from M Starc and he maintains a tight line outside off. D Willey goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. Not in the gap |
| 7.3 | Mitchell Starc to David Willey, 0, 123.06kph, short length outside off stump. D Willey goes back to defend it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 7.4 | Mitchell Starc to David Willey, 0, 124.01kph, That one goes on straight. No run |
| 7.5 | Mitchell Starc to David Willey, 1, 126.16kph, M Starc ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. D Willey puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 7.6 | Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, NO BALL, 121.35kph, M Starc ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from S Broad as he plays a backfoot defensive. That is an excellent call by S Broad. One run |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 7.6 | Mitchell Starc to David Willey, 0, 124.60kph, This one is military medium from M Starc. That one goes on straight. D Willey plays it gently through the leg side. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-on. No run |
| End of over 8 (4 runs) England 39 / 0 (RR: 4.88) | |
| Stuart Broad 21* (28b 1x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 4-1-17-0 David Willey 17 (21b 0x4 1x6) Keith Miller 4-0-22-0 | |
| 8.1 | Keith Miller to Stuart Broad, 1, 135.06kph, short length outside off stump. S Broad backfoot defensives but can't time it properly. That is a comfortable single |
| 8.2 | Keith Miller to David Willey, 0, 140.36kph, K Miller bowls this gun-barrel straight. Short ball! D Willey ducks under it |
| 8.3 | Keith Miller to David Willey, 2, 134.63kph, K Miller pitches that one on middle. The ball beats the infielder and the batsmen run a couple |
| 8.4 | Keith Miller to David Willey, OUT, 137.24kph, K Miller flings this through at decent pace and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. D Willey was in no position to play that stroke. The ball is sent into orbit! N Lyon settles under it and takes a fine catch |
| David Willey c N Lyon b K Miller 19 (38m 24b 0x4 1x6) SR: 79.17 | |
| The new batsman is Chris Woakes. | |
| 8.5 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, 0, 132.64kph, Not much movement from this surface. C Woakes gets behind the ball and blocks it. No run |
| 8.6 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, 1, 131.25kph, short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic leg glance. That is a comfortable single |
| End of over 9 (4 runs) England 43 / 1 (RR: 4.78) | |
| Chris Woakes 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Keith Miller 5-0-26-1 Stuart Broad 22 (29b 1x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 4-1-17-0 | |
| 9.1 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, 0, 126.59kph, This one is military medium from M Starc. Good and straight. C Woakes plays a punchy late cut |
| 9.2 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, 0, 125.88kph, C Woakes goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 9.3 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, 1, 122.92kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the off side. Great square drive. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 9.4 | Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, 2, 126.37kph, No great pace there from M Starc and he maintains a tight line outside off. S Broad takes a couple of runs |
| 9.5 | Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, 1, 124.04kph, M Starc ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he maintains an off stump line. Hit straight to the fielder. One more |
| 9.6 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, 0, 122.21kph, M Starc ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he maintains an off stump line. Hit straight to the fielder. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 10 (4 runs) England 47 / 1 (RR: 4.70) | |
| Stuart Broad 25* (31b 1x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 5-1-21-0 Chris Woakes 2 (6b 0x4 0x6) Keith Miller 5-0-26-1 | |
| The new bowler is Mitchell Johnson. | |
| 10.1 | Mitchell Johnson to Stuart Broad, 1, 151.12kph, S Broad swats this one and he trots through for the single |
| 10.2 | Mitchell Johnson to Chris Woakes, 4, 151.96kph, M Johnson hits a short length on middle. Through short fine leg for four. Imperious |
| 10.3 | Mitchell Johnson to Chris Woakes, 1, 151.92kph, M Johnson hurls this through and he maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from C Woakes as he plays a square drive. One more |
| 10.4 | Mitchell Johnson to Stuart Broad, 4, 151.88kph, short and straight. Well-timed on-drive there. Four all the way |
| 10.5 | Mitchell Johnson to Stuart Broad, 3, 151.85kph, That continues on straight. S Broad plays an extravagant cut. Glorious timing. They scramble three. Excellent communication between these two |
| 10.6 | Mitchell Johnson to Chris Woakes, 0, 147.08kph, M Johnson is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length just outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. C Woakes rightly sends him back |
| End of over 11 (13 runs) England 60 / 1 (RR: 5.45) | |
| Stuart Broad 33* (34b 2x4 1x6) Mitchell Johnson 1-0-13-0 Chris Woakes 7 (9b 1x4 0x6) Mitchell Starc 5-1-21-0 | |
| The new bowler is Shane Watson. | |
| 11.1 | Shane Watson to Stuart Broad, 0, 141.00kph, That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot |
| 11.2 | Shane Watson to Stuart Broad, 0, 139.57kph, S Watson puts his back into this delivery. Short length on middle stump. S Broad goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 11.3 | Shane Watson to Stuart Broad, 1, 136.91kph, Not much movement from this surface. S Broad puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more |
| 11.4 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 0, 140.90kph, S Watson pitches that one just outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 11.5 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 0, 139.15kph, Defensive stroke. C Woakes's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap |
| 11.6 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 0, 137.02kph, That continues on straight. C Woakes plays an extravagant square drive. Glorious timing. No run |
| End of over 12 (1 runs) England 61 / 1 (RR: 5.08) | |
| Stuart Broad 34* (37b 2x4 1x6) Shane Watson 1-0-1-0 Chris Woakes 7 (12b 1x4 0x6) Mitchell Johnson 1-0-13-0 | |
| 12.1 | Mitchell Johnson to Stuart Broad, 1, 150.72kph, That continues on straight. S Broad on-drives but can't time it properly. Easy single to be had there |
| 12.2 | Mitchell Johnson to Chris Woakes, 0, 148.02kph, M Johnson is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length just outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 12.3 | Mitchell Johnson to Chris Woakes, WIDE, This delivery just skims past C Woakes's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 12.3 | Mitchell Johnson to Chris Woakes, 6, 150.69kph, M Johnson is working up a good head of steam here and he maintains a tight line well wide of off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic square drive. Going going gone! Six |
| 12.4 | Mitchell Johnson to Chris Woakes, 0, 151.67kph, M Johnson hurls this through and he pitches that one wide of off. C Woakes hangs on the back foot and blocks it. No runs taken |
| 12.5 | Mitchell Johnson to Chris Woakes, 1, 146.71kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed backfoot defensive. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 12.6 | Mitchell Johnson to Stuart Broad, 2, 150.97kph, M Johnson is working up a good head of steam here. S Broad collects two |
| End of over 13 (11 runs) England 72 / 1 (RR: 5.54) | |
| Chris Woakes 14* (16b 1x4 1x6) Mitchell Johnson 2-0-24-0 Stuart Broad 37 (39b 2x4 1x6) Shane Watson 1-0-1-0 | |
| 13.1 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 0, 136.97kph, S Watson bowls this gun-barrel straight. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. C Woakes rightly sends him back |
| 13.2 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 1, 140.82kph, Not much movement from this surface. C Woakes plays an extravagant backfoot defensive. Glorious timing. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 13.3 | Shane Watson to Stuart Broad, 1, 136.67kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cut. The batsmen only take one |
| 13.4 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 2, 136.73kph, Excellent timing from C Woakes as he plays a backfoot defensive. Two runs taken. The return is over the stumps |
| 13.5 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 1, 136.62kph, S Watson maintains an off stump line. One more to the total |
| 13.6 | Shane Watson to Stuart Broad, OUT, 137.02kph, S Watson maintains an off stump line. S Broad was in no position to play that stroke. Edged and taken! |
| Stuart Broad c +B Haddin b S Watson 38 (64m 41b 2x4 1x6) SR: 92.68 | |
| End of over 14 (5 runs) England 77 / 2 (RR: 5.50) | |
| Chris Woakes 18* (20b 1x4 1x6) Shane Watson 2-0-6-1 Mitchell Johnson 2-0-24-0 | |
| The new batsman is Sam Curran. | |
| 14.1 | Mitchell Johnson to Chris Woakes, 1, 145.03kph, M Johnson maintains an off stump line. One more to the total |
| 14.2 | Mitchell Johnson to Sam Curran, 0, 148.65kph, That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot |
| 14.3 | Mitchell Johnson to Sam Curran, 0, 146.06kph, M Johnson pitches that one outside off. S Curran struggles to negotiate that one and just manages to get under it |
| 14.4 | Mitchell Johnson to Sam Curran, 0, 150.50kph, M Johnson is working up a good head of steam here. Short length outside off stump. S Curran goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 14.5 | Mitchell Johnson to Sam Curran, 0, 145.18kph, M Johnson hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. Defended off the back foot |
| 14.6 | Mitchell Johnson to Sam Curran, 0, 145.74kph, That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot. S Curran struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 15 (1 runs) England 78 / 2 (RR: 5.20) | |
| Chris Woakes 19* (21b 1x4 1x6) Mitchell Johnson 3-0-25-0 Sam Curran 0 (5b 0x4 0x6) Shane Watson 2-0-6-1 | |
| 15.1 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 1, 136.47kph, C Woakes plays it gently through the leg side. The batsmen only take one |
| 15.2 | Shane Watson to Sam Curran, 1, 136.82kph, S Watson is working up a decent pace here and he hits a short length outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cut. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 15.3 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 0, 135.06kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic leg glance. C Woakes struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 15.4 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 1, 140.40kph, That continues on straight. C Woakes plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing. That is a comfortable single |
| 15.5 | Shane Watson to Sam Curran, 4, 140.57kph, can't cut it off. Four |
| 15.6 | Shane Watson to Sam Curran, 0, 137.01kph, S Watson maintains an off stump line. S Curran defends with a straight bat |
| End of over 16 (7 runs) England 85 / 2 (RR: 5.31) | |
| Chris Woakes 21* (24b 1x4 1x6) Shane Watson 3-0-13-1 Sam Curran 5 (8b 1x4 0x6) Mitchell Johnson 3-0-25-0 | |
| Mitchell Starc will start a new spell. | |
| 16.1 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, WIDE, This delivery just skims past C Woakes's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 16.1 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, 0, 123.97kph, M Starc is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he pitches that one wide of off. C Woakes hangs on the back foot and blocks it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 16.2 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, 0, 123.50kph, M Starc pushes this through at no great pace and he maintains a tight line wide of off. C Woakes plays a punchy backfoot defensive |
| 16.3 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, 0, 123.27kph, That continues on straight. Bouncer! C Woakes sways away |
| 16.4 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, 2, 128.41kph, Well-timed cut there. The ball beats the infielder and the batsmen run a couple |
| 16.5 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, 1, 122.89kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the off side. Great cut. One more to the total |
| 16.6 | Mitchell Starc to Sam Curran, 0, 125.59kph, This one is military medium from M Starc and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. S Curran defends with a straight bat. Not in the gap |
| End of over 17 (4 runs) England 89 / 2 (RR: 5.24) | |
| Chris Woakes 24* (29b 1x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 6-1-25-0 Sam Curran 5 (9b 1x4 0x6) Shane Watson 3-0-13-1 | |
| Keith Miller will start a new spell. | |
| 17.1 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, 1, 136.54kph, C Woakes plays it gently through the off side. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 17.2 | Keith Miller to Sam Curran, 0, 135.20kph, K Miller is working up a decent pace here. Short length outside off stump. Defensive stroke. S Curran's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap |
| 17.3 | Keith Miller to Sam Curran, NO BALL, 140.44kph, K Miller is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. S Curran plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 17.3 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, 0, 134.81kph, K Miller flings this through at decent pace. That one goes on straight. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. No run |
| 17.4 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, 0, 137.08kph, K Miller flings this through at decent pace. Not much movement from this surface. C Woakes gets behind the ball and blocks it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 17.5 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, 0, 137.91kph, That one goes on straight. C Woakes plays it gently through the leg side |
| 17.6 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, 1, 137.12kph, K Miller flings this through at decent pace. Excellent timing from C Woakes as he plays a cover drive. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| End of over 18 (4 runs) England 93 / 2 (RR: 5.17) | |
| Chris Woakes 26* (34b 1x4 1x6) Keith Miller 6-0-30-1 Sam Curran 6 (11b 1x4 0x6) Mitchell Starc 6-1-25-0 | |
| 18.1 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, WIDE, This delivery just skims past C Woakes's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 18.1 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, 3, 123.78kph, M Starc maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from C Woakes as he plays a backfoot defensive. Good effort in the deep keeps it down to three |
| 18.2 | Mitchell Starc to Sam Curran, 0, 121.14kph, This one is military medium from M Starc. Not in the gap |
| 18.3 | Mitchell Starc to Sam Curran, 1, 121.55kph, M Starc pushes this through at no great pace. Short length outside off stump. S Curran hooks but can't time it properly. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 18.4 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, WIDE, This delivery just skims past C Woakes's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 18.4 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, 2, 127.52kph, M Starc bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from C Woakes as he plays a cut. Two runs taken. The return is over the stumps |
| 18.5 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, NO BALL, 121.30kph, M Starc hits a short length wide of off. C Woakes backfoot defensives but can't time it properly. Single taken |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 18.5 | Mitchell Starc to Sam Curran, 6, 121.64kph, M Starc ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Shouts of "catch it" but can only look on as the ball clears the ropes |
| 18.6 | Mitchell Starc to Sam Curran, 1, 123.25kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. Single taken |
| End of over 19 (17 runs) England 110 / 2 (RR: 5.79) | |
| Sam Curran 14* (15b 1x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 7-1-42-0 Chris Woakes 32 (37b 1x4 1x6) Keith Miller 6-0-30-1 | |
| 19.1 | Keith Miller to Sam Curran, 0, 135.07kph, K Miller flings this through at decent pace and he maintains a tight line outside off. S Curran goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. No runs taken |
| 19.2 | Keith Miller to Sam Curran, 1, 140.31kph, S Curran plays it gently through the off side. That is a comfortable single |
| 19.3 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, 4, 135.00kph, That one goes on straight. Four all the way |
| 19.4 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, 0, 134.90kph, Not much movement from this surface. Defended off the back foot. C Woakes struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 19.5 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, NO BALL, 136.94kph, K Miller is working up a decent pace here. That one goes on straight. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed hook. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 19.5 | Keith Miller to Sam Curran, 1, 134.60kph, That one goes on straight. S Curran plays it gently through the off side. One more |
| 19.6 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, 0, 133.03kph, K Miller flings this through at decent pace. C Woakes plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 20 (8 runs) England 118 / 2 (RR: 5.90) | |
| Sam Curran 16* (18b 1x4 1x6) Keith Miller 7-0-38-1 Chris Woakes 37 (41b 2x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 7-1-42-0 | |
| 20.1 | Mitchell Starc to Sam Curran, 2, 121.93kph, M Starc is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he pitches that one outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed square drive. Two more runs |
| 20.2 | Mitchell Starc to Sam Curran, 0, 121.47kph, Defended off the back foot |
| 20.3 | Mitchell Starc to Sam Curran, 1, 127.21kph, S Curran plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 20.4 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, 1, 123.11kph, M Starc pushes this through at no great pace and he maintains a tight line wide of off. C Woakes cuts but can't time it properly. That is a comfortable single |
| 20.5 | Mitchell Starc to Sam Curran, 1, 124.63kph, M Starc is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he maintains an off stump line. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 20.6 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, 1, 121.35kph, Excellent timing from C Woakes as he plays a cut. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| End of over 21 (6 runs) England 124 / 2 (RR: 5.90) | |
| Chris Woakes 39* (43b 2x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 8-1-48-0 Sam Curran 20 (22b 1x4 1x6) Keith Miller 7-0-38-1 | |
| 21.1 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, 1, 132.70kph, C Woakes puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 21.2 | Keith Miller to Sam Curran, 1, 133.60kph, K Miller flings this through at decent pace. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the leg side. Great leg glance. They take a single |
| 21.3 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, 2, 131.69kph, K Miller flings this through at decent pace. Spanked through the off side. Great cover drive. Two runs |
| And that's the 50 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair. | |
| 21.4 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, 0, 131.67kph, K Miller flings this through at decent pace. Defensively played. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 21.5 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, 0, 137.07kph, Defensively played. No run |
| 21.6 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, 0, 132.95kph, K Miller flings this through at decent pace. Wicket to wicket delivery. Aggressive hook from C Woakes and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 22 (4 runs) England 128 / 2 (RR: 5.82) | |
| Sam Curran 21* (23b 1x4 1x6) Keith Miller 8-0-42-1 Chris Woakes 42 (48b 2x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 8-1-48-0 | |
| Mitchell Johnson will start a new spell. | |
| 22.1 | Mitchell Johnson to Sam Curran, 2, 149.26kph, short and straight. The ball beats the infielder and the batsmen run a couple |
| 22.2 | Mitchell Johnson to Sam Curran, 1, 146.90kph, short and straight. Excellent timing from S Curran as he plays an on-drive. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 22.3 | Mitchell Johnson to Chris Woakes, 1, 148.21kph, short and straight. C Woakes plays a punchy cut. That is a comfortable single |
| 22.4 | Mitchell Johnson to Sam Curran, 1b, 146.35kph, S Curran is beaten by the movement. One more |
| 22.5 | Mitchell Johnson to Chris Woakes, 0, 145.76kph, C Woakes defends with a straight bat |
| 22.6 | Mitchell Johnson to Chris Woakes, 1, 145.18kph, M Johnson maintains an off stump line. Well-timed backfoot defensive there. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| End of over 23 (6 runs) England 134 / 2 (RR: 5.83) | |
| Chris Woakes 44* (51b 2x4 1x6) Mitchell Johnson 4-0-30-0 Sam Curran 24 (26b 1x4 1x6) Keith Miller 8-0-42-1 | |
| The new bowler is Nathan Lyon. | |
| 23.1 | Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes, 4, 63.92kph, This one bites viciously and spins a long way. Excellent timing from C Woakes as he plays an on-drive. Not quite where C Woakes intended it to go |
| 23.2 | Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes, 1, 70.03kph, N Lyon floats a delivery to C Woakes. He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. C Woakes on-drives but can't time it properly. That is an excellent call by C Woakes. One run |
| 23.3 | Nathan Lyon to Sam Curran, 4, 61.10kph, full length outside off stump. Crunched through the off side. Well executed backfoot defensive. Through square 3rd man for four. Imperious |
| 23.4 | Nathan Lyon to Sam Curran, 1b, 60.00kph, short length outside off stump. S Curran is beaten all ends up. This is excellent bowling. One more to the total |
| 23.5 | Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes, 0, 60.00kph, N Lyon gives this one some air. C Woakes plays it gently through the leg side and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 23.6 | Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes, 1, 60.75kph, N Lyon tosses this one up to C Woakes. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| That's C Woakes's 50! Well played. | |
| End of over 24 (11 runs) England 145 / 2 (RR: 6.04) | |
| Chris Woakes 50* (55b 3x4 1x6) Nathan Lyon 1-0-10-0 Sam Curran 28 (28b 2x4 1x6) Mitchell Johnson 4-0-30-0 | |
| 24.1 | Mitchell Johnson to Chris Woakes, 2, 146.03kph, That one goes on straight. C Woakes pushes hard for two. Excellent running |
| 24.2 | Mitchell Johnson to Chris Woakes, 0, 146.01kph, M Johnson is working up a good head of steam here. Short length outside off stump. C Woakes goes back to defend it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. C Woakes rightly sends him back |
| 24.3 | Mitchell Johnson to Chris Woakes, 1, 145.53kph, C Woakes plays a punchy backfoot defensive. The batsmen only take one |
| 24.4 | Mitchell Johnson to Sam Curran, 0, 148.42kph, That one goes on straight. S Curran leg glances but doesn't time it at all and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 24.5 | Mitchell Johnson to Sam Curran, 1, 149.97kph, Spanked through the off side. Great cut. S Curran trots through for the single |
| 24.6 | Mitchell Johnson to Chris Woakes, NO BALL, 149.38kph, M Johnson bowls this gun-barrel straight. C Woakes plays it gently through the leg side. One more |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 24.6 | Mitchell Johnson to Sam Curran, 1, 145.06kph, M Johnson is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. Well-timed cut there. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| End of over 25 (7 runs) England 152 / 2 (RR: 6.08) | |
| Sam Curran 30* (31b 2x4 1x6) Mitchell Johnson 5-0-37-0 Chris Woakes 54 (59b 3x4 1x6) Nathan Lyon 1-0-10-0 | |
| 25.1 | Nathan Lyon to Sam Curran, 3, 60.00kph, S Curran plays an extravagant backfoot defensive. Glorious timing. Three more |
| 25.2 | Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes, 1, 72.10kph, A big offie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. One more to the total |
| 25.3 | Nathan Lyon to Sam Curran, 4, 63.01kph, N Lyon gives this one some air. Breaks away from just off the straight. Excellent timing from S Curran as he plays a cut. That runs away for four |
| 25.4 | Nathan Lyon to Sam Curran, 0, 74.90kph, S Curran plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing |
| 25.5 | Nathan Lyon to Sam Curran, 1, 65.55kph, Not finding much turn off this surface. S Curran on-drives but can't time it properly. One more to the total |
| 25.6 | Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes, 3, 62.18kph, Big turn from the spinner. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed pull. Great stop! saved a run there |
| End of over 26 (12 runs) England 164 / 2 (RR: 6.31) | |
| Chris Woakes 58* (61b 3x4 1x6) Nathan Lyon 2-0-22-0 Sam Curran 38 (35b 3x4 1x6) Mitchell Johnson 5-0-37-0 | |
| 26.1 | Mitchell Johnson to Chris Woakes, 0, 148.04kph, M Johnson is working up a good head of steam here. C Woakes leg glances but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 26.2 | Mitchell Johnson to Chris Woakes, WIDE, This delivery just skims past C Woakes's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 26.2 | Mitchell Johnson to Chris Woakes, 1, 145.43kph, M Johnson is working up a good head of steam here. Short length just outside off stump. C Woakes cuts but can't time it properly. One more to the total |
| 26.3 | Mitchell Johnson to Sam Curran, 0, 150.26kph, short length outside off stump. S Curran on-drives but can't time it properly |
| 26.4 | Mitchell Johnson to Sam Curran, OUT, 144.84kph, M Johnson is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. S Curran miscues a late cut and he has not quite got a hold of this one and it is taken by S Watson mid-on |
| Sam Curran c S Watson b M Johnson 38 (62m 37b 3x4 1x6) SR: 102.70 | |
| The new batsman is Jos Buttler. | |
| 26.5 | Mitchell Johnson to Jos Buttler, 0, 146.26kph, M Johnson hits a short length just outside off. J Buttler hangs on the back foot and blocks it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 26.6 | Mitchell Johnson to Jos Buttler, 1, 145.98kph, M Johnson hurls this through and he maintains a middle stump line. J Buttler puts bat to ball but mistimes it. They take a single |
| End of over 27 (3 runs) England 167 / 3 (RR: 6.19) | |
| Jos Buttler 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Mitchell Johnson 6-0-40-1 Chris Woakes 59 (63b 3x4 1x6) Nathan Lyon 2-0-22-0 | |
| 27.1 | Nathan Lyon to Jos Buttler, 4, 65.57kph, He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. Four all the way |
| 27.2 | Nathan Lyon to Jos Buttler, 0, 78.96kph, full length just outside off stump. J Buttler strides forward and blocks. No run |
| 27.3 | Nathan Lyon to Jos Buttler, 0, 70.33kph, N Lyon gives this one some air. Bouncer! J Buttler sways away and lets it go through |
| 27.4 | Nathan Lyon to Jos Buttler, 1, 66.87kph, N Lyon tosses this one up to J Buttler. Excellent timing from J Buttler as he plays a backfoot defensive. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 27.5 | Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes, 2, 66.22kph, Crunched through the off side. Well executed cover drive. C Woakes pushes hard for two. Excellent running |
| 27.6 | Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes, 1, 71.07kph, misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| End of over 28 (8 runs) England 175 / 3 (RR: 6.25) | |
| Chris Woakes 62* (65b 3x4 1x6) Nathan Lyon 3-0-30-0 Jos Buttler 6 (6b 1x4 0x6) Mitchell Johnson 6-0-40-1 | |
| Shane Watson will start a new spell. | |
| 28.1 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 1, 137.33kph, S Watson maintains an off stump line. Well-timed leg glance there. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 28.2 | Shane Watson to Jos Buttler, 0, 137.97kph, S Watson puts his back into this delivery and he maintains an off stump line. J Buttler defends with a straight bat |
| 28.3 | Shane Watson to Jos Buttler, NO BALL, 137.20kph, S Watson puts his back into this delivery. J Buttler puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he trots through for the single |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 28.3 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 1, 137.57kph, S Watson is working up a decent pace here and he maintains an off stump line. C Woakes puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Easy single to be had there |
| 28.4 | Shane Watson to Jos Buttler, 1, 138.23kph, That one goes on straight. J Buttler leg glances but doesn't time it at all. One more to the total |
| 28.5 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 6, 140.84kph, Excellent timing from C Woakes as he plays a leg glance. C Woakes lofts this one and the ball just clears the ropes |
| 28.6 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 0, 139.45kph, C Woakes puts bat to ball but mistimes it |
| End of over 29 (11 runs) England 186 / 3 (RR: 6.41) | |
| Jos Buttler 8* (9b 1x4 0x6) Shane Watson 4-0-24-1 Chris Woakes 70 (69b 3x4 2x6) Nathan Lyon 3-0-30-0 | |
| 29.1 | Nathan Lyon to Jos Buttler, 1, 67.61kph, Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive. One more |
| 29.2 | Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes, WIDE, This delivery just skims past C Woakes's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 29.2 | Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes, 4, 71.88kph, N Lyon floats a delivery to C Woakes. A hint of turn into. Excellent timing from C Woakes as he plays a cut. Excellent timing and placement. Four |
| 29.3 | Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes, 4, 62.39kph, The offie now and it turns into the batsman. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic backfoot defensive. The ball races away for a boundary |
| 29.4 | Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes, 0, 60.00kph, The offie now and it turns into the batsman. C Woakes backfoot defensives but can't time it properly. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. C Woakes rightly sends him back |
| 29.5 | Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes, 1, 60.00kph, N Lyon tosses this one up to C Woakes. Short length just outside leg stump. They take a single |
| 29.6 | Nathan Lyon to Jos Buttler, 2, 80.25kph, The straight one now. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. Two runs |
| End of over 30 (13 runs) England 199 / 3 (RR: 6.63) | |
| Chris Woakes 79* (73b 5x4 2x6) Nathan Lyon 4-0-43-0 Jos Buttler 11 (11b 1x4 0x6) Shane Watson 4-0-24-1 | |
| 30.1 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 1, 140.82kph, S Watson bowls this gun-barrel straight. C Woakes plays it gently through the leg side. One more to the total |
| 30.2 | Shane Watson to Jos Buttler, 4, 136.73kph, S Watson flings this through at decent pace and he maintains a tight line just outside off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic square drive. That runs towards the boundary. Four runs |
| 30.3 | Shane Watson to Jos Buttler, 1, 136.53kph, That continues on straight. J Buttler leg glances but can't time it properly. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 30.4 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 2, 140.73kph, S Watson hurls this through. Two more added to the total |
| 30.5 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 1, 140.69kph, S Watson maintains an off stump line. C Woakes puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 30.6 | Shane Watson to Jos Buttler, 1lb, 140.66kph, S Watson bowls this gun-barrel straight. Oh beaten comprehensively there. One more to the total |
| End of over 31 (10 runs) England 209 / 3 (RR: 6.74) | |
| Jos Buttler 16* (14b 2x4 0x6) Shane Watson 5-0-33-1 Chris Woakes 83 (76b 5x4 2x6) Nathan Lyon 4-0-43-0 | |
| 31.1 | Nathan Lyon to Jos Buttler, 1b, 60.00kph, N Lyon tosses this one up to J Buttler. Oh beaten comprehensively there. One more |
| 31.2 | Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes, 3, 60.00kph, N Lyon tosses this one up to C Woakes. Three more to the total |
| 31.3 | Nathan Lyon to Jos Buttler, 0, 76.70kph, N Lyon gets this one to grip and turn. No runs taken |
| 31.4 | Nathan Lyon to Jos Buttler, 1, 61.34kph, J Buttler plays a punchy pull. The batsmen only take one |
| 31.5 | Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes, 0, 60.00kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic backfoot defensive. No run |
| 31.6 | Nathan Lyon to Chris Woakes, 1, 73.79kph, N Lyon tosses this one up to C Woakes and he on-drives but can't time it properly. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| End of over 32 (6 runs) England 215 / 3 (RR: 6.72) | |
| Chris Woakes 87* (79b 5x4 2x6) Nathan Lyon 5-0-48-0 Jos Buttler 17 (17b 2x4 0x6) Shane Watson 5-0-33-1 | |
| 32.1 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, OUT, 136.91kph, C Woakes can't get the cover drive away. Oh dear, a lapse of concentration there by the batsman and it is an easy catch for D Bradman |
| Chris Woakes c D Bradman b S Watson 87 (112m 80b 5x4 2x6) SR: 108.75 | |
| The new batsman is Gary Ballance. | |
| 32.2 | Shane Watson to Gary Ballance, 0, 136.66kph, S Watson maintains an off stump line. Defensively played. No run |
| 32.3 | Shane Watson to Gary Ballance, 0, 139.94kph, G Ballance goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. Not in the gap |
| 32.4 | Shane Watson to Gary Ballance, 0, 137.88kph, short and straight. G Ballance plays it gently through the leg side. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. G Ballance rightly sends him back |
| 32.5 | Shane Watson to Gary Ballance, 1, 140.54kph, G Ballance plays it gently through the off side. The batsmen only take one |
| 32.6 | Shane Watson to Jos Buttler, 1, 138.84kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Aggressive leg glance from J Buttler. The batsmen only take one |
| End of over 33 (2 runs) England 217 / 4 (RR: 6.58) | |
| Jos Buttler 18* (18b 2x4 0x6) Shane Watson 6-0-35-2 Gary Ballance 1 (4b 0x4 0x6) Nathan Lyon 5-0-48-0 | |
| 33.1 | Nathan Lyon to Jos Buttler, 0, 68.62kph, The offie now and it turns into the batsman. J Buttler plays it gently through the leg side. Hit straight to the fielder at square leg. No run |
| 33.2 | Nathan Lyon to Jos Buttler, 6, 60.00kph, short length on middle stump. Spanked through the leg side. Great pull. Six runs! Fantastic batting |
| 33.3 | Nathan Lyon to Jos Buttler, 1, 64.87kph, N Lyon tosses this one up to J Buttler. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed pull. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 33.4 | Nathan Lyon to Gary Ballance, 4, 69.09kph, Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive. Four runs |
| 33.5 | Nathan Lyon to Gary Ballance, 0, 60.00kph, full length outside off stump. No runs taken |
| 33.6 | Nathan Lyon to Gary Ballance, 1, 64.33kph, full length outside off stump. G Ballance puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| End of over 34 (12 runs) England 229 / 4 (RR: 6.74) | |
| Gary Ballance 6* (7b 1x4 0x6) Nathan Lyon 6-0-60-0 Jos Buttler 25 (21b 2x4 1x6) Shane Watson 6-0-35-2 | |
| 34.1 | Shane Watson to Gary Ballance, NO BALL, 135.64kph, G Ballance puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 34.1 | Shane Watson to Jos Buttler, 2, 134.89kph, S Watson flings this through at decent pace. Well-timed cover drive there. Two more runs |
| 34.2 | Shane Watson to Jos Buttler, 1, 136.52kph, S Watson flings this through at decent pace and he maintains a tight line just outside off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic backfoot defensive. They take a single |
| 34.3 | Shane Watson to Gary Ballance, 0, 134.90kph, S Watson maintains a tight line outside off. G Ballance late cuts but can't time it properly. No run |
| 34.4 | Shane Watson to Gary Ballance, 1, 140.38kph, That continues on straight. Aggressive late cut from G Ballance. Single taken |
| 34.5 | Shane Watson to Jos Buttler, 1, 140.35kph, S Watson is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. J Buttler swats this one. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 34.6 | Shane Watson to Gary Ballance, 1, 135.55kph, That continues on straight. G Ballance leg glances but can't time it properly. Single taken |
| End of over 35 (8 runs) England 237 / 4 (RR: 6.77) | |
| Gary Ballance 9* (11b 1x4 0x6) Shane Watson 7-0-43-2 Jos Buttler 29 (24b 2x4 1x6) Nathan Lyon 6-0-60-0 | |
| England has taken the batting powerplay. | |
| 35.1 | Nathan Lyon to Gary Ballance, 0, 64.58kph, G Ballance plays an extravagant drive. Glorious timing. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. G Ballance rightly sends him back |
| 35.2 | Nathan Lyon to Gary Ballance, 2, 74.78kph, N Lyon gets this one to grip and turn. Two runs |
| 35.3 | Nathan Lyon to Gary Ballance, 0, 71.27kph, The straight one now. Defensive stroke. G Ballance's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap |
| 35.4 | Nathan Lyon to Gary Ballance, 6, 66.61kph, full length just outside leg stump. That is a monstrous hit! SIX |
| 35.5 | Nathan Lyon to Gary Ballance, 0, 63.38kph, That spun a long way away from the batsman after pitching. Defensive stroke. G Ballance's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap |
| 35.6 | Nathan Lyon to Gary Ballance, 1, 60.02kph, This one bites viciously and spins a long way. Excellent timing from G Ballance as he plays a square drive. That is a comfortable single |
| End of over 36 (9 runs) England 246 / 4 (RR: 6.83) | |
| Gary Ballance 18* (17b 1x4 1x6) Nathan Lyon 7-0-69-0 Jos Buttler 29 (24b 2x4 1x6) Shane Watson 7-0-43-2 | |
| Keith Miller will start a new spell. | |
| 36.1 | Keith Miller to Gary Ballance, 1, 139.05kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 36.2 | Keith Miller to Jos Buttler, 3, 135.59kph, K Miller is working up a decent pace here and he pitches that one just outside off. J Buttler pushes hard. They run three |
| 36.3 | Keith Miller to Gary Ballance, NO BALL, 134.68kph, Spanked through the off side. Great backfoot defensive. Single taken |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 36.3 | Keith Miller to Jos Buttler, 1, 140.39kph, Not much movement from this surface. Hit straight to the fielder. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 36.4 | Keith Miller to Gary Ballance, 1, 139.43kph, short length on middle stump. Single taken |
| 36.5 | Keith Miller to Jos Buttler, 0, 137.94kph, That one goes on straight. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 36.6 | Keith Miller to Jos Buttler, 0, 132.83kph, short length just outside off stump. J Buttler goes back to defend it. No run |
| End of over 37 (8 runs) England 254 / 4 (RR: 6.86) | |
| Gary Ballance 21* (20b 1x4 1x6) Keith Miller 9-0-50-1 Jos Buttler 33 (28b 2x4 1x6) Nathan Lyon 7-0-69-0 | |
| Mitchell Starc will start a new spell. | |
| 37.1 | Mitchell Starc to Gary Ballance, 0, 128.56kph, This one is military medium from M Starc. Defended off the back foot |
| 37.2 | Mitchell Starc to Gary Ballance, 1b, 128.53kph, That one goes on straight. G Ballance swishes at this one and misses. One more to the total |
| 37.3 | Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, 0, 123.14kph, Aggressive backfoot defensive from J Buttler and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 37.4 | Mitchell Starc to Jos Buttler, 1, 128.48kph, That one goes on straight. J Buttler trots through for the single |
| 37.5 | Mitchell Starc to Gary Ballance, 2, 124.27kph, M Starc maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from G Ballance as he plays a backfoot defensive. G Ballance pushes hard for two. Excellent running |
| 37.6 | Mitchell Starc to Gary Ballance, 0, 128.42kph, M Starc maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from G Ballance as he plays a backfoot defensive. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 38 (4 runs) England 258 / 4 (RR: 6.79) | |
| Jos Buttler 34* (30b 2x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 9-1-51-0 Gary Ballance 23 (24b 1x4 1x6) Keith Miller 9-0-50-1 | |
| 38.1 | Keith Miller to Jos Buttler, 0, 138.68kph, K Miller bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from J Buttler as he plays a leg glance. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. J Buttler rightly sends him back |
| 38.2 | Keith Miller to Jos Buttler, 0, 139.77kph, Not much movement from this surface. Defended off the back foot |
| 38.3 | Keith Miller to Jos Buttler, 1, 133.16kph, K Miller puts his back into this delivery and he pitches that one just outside off. J Buttler trots through for the single |
| 38.4 | Keith Miller to Gary Ballance, 1, 133.21kph, G Ballance late cuts but can't time it properly. One more |
| 38.5 | Keith Miller to Jos Buttler, 0, 139.26kph, K Miller hits a short length just outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. No run |
| 38.6 | Keith Miller to Jos Buttler, 4, 133.54kph, can't cut it off. Four |
| A tad expensive from K Miller, but a decent outing for him today. | |
| Keith Miller 1 / 56 in 10.0 overs, 0 maidens | |
| End of over 39 (6 runs) England 264 / 4 (RR: 6.77) | |
| Gary Ballance 24* (25b 1x4 1x6) Keith Miller 10-0-56-1 Jos Buttler 39 (35b 3x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 9-1-51-0 | |
| 39.1 | Mitchell Starc to Gary Ballance, 0, 123.14kph, M Starc is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Not much movement from this surface. G Ballance puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. G Ballance rightly sends him back |
| 39.2 | Mitchell Starc to Gary Ballance, 0, 126.58kph, No great pace there from M Starc and he maintains a tight line outside off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic pull. Not in the gap |
| 39.3 | Mitchell Starc to Gary Ballance, 4, 123.76kph, G Ballance plays an extravagant pull. Glorious timing. No need to run for that. Four runs |
| And that's the 50 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair. | |
| 39.4 | Mitchell Starc to Gary Ballance, 0, 123.22kph, G Ballance puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| 39.5 | Mitchell Starc to Gary Ballance, 0, 128.03kph, This one is military medium from M Starc. G Ballance plays it gently through the off side. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. G Ballance rightly sends him back |
| 39.6 | Mitchell Starc to Gary Ballance, 1, 125.32kph, That continues on straight. G Ballance drives but can't time it properly. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| A tad expensive from M Starc, but a decent outing for him today. | |
| Mitchell Starc 0 / 56 in 10.0 overs, 1 maidens | |
| End of over 40 (5 runs) England 269 / 4 (RR: 6.73) | |
| Gary Ballance 29* (31b 2x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 10-1-56-0 Jos Buttler 39 (35b 3x4 1x6) Keith Miller 10-0-56-1 | |
| Mitchell Johnson will start a new spell. | |
| 40.1 | Mitchell Johnson to Gary Ballance, 0, 145.56kph, M Johnson maintains a tight line outside off. Not in the gap |
| 40.2 | Mitchell Johnson to Gary Ballance, |