| The new batsman is Moeen Ali. | |
| The new batsman is Alex Hales. | |
| The new bowler is Keith Miller. | |
| 0.1 | Keith Miller to Moeen Ali, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. K Miller is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 0.1 | Keith Miller to Moeen Ali, 0, 140.56kph, K Miller hurls this through and he maintains an off stump line. Short ball! M Ali ducks under it |
| 0.2 | Keith Miller to Moeen Ali, WIDE, This delivery just skims past M Ali's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 0.2 | Keith Miller to Moeen Ali, 1, 137.52kph, That continues on straight. M Ali pushes this ball through the off side. One more |
| 0.3 | Keith Miller to Alex Hales, WIDE, Harsh call from M Erasmus - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 0.3 | Keith Miller to Alex Hales, 0, 136.57kph, K Miller is working up a decent pace here and he hits a short length on middle. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Hales rightly sends him back |
| 0.4 | Keith Miller to Alex Hales, WIDE, Harsh call from M Erasmus - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 0.4 | Keith Miller to Alex Hales, 1, 137.15kph, K Miller hits a short length on middle. A Hales leg glances but can't time it properly. Single taken |
| 0.5 | Keith Miller to Moeen Ali, OUT, 135.50kph, K Miller puts his back into this delivery and he maintains a tight line on middle. M Ali defends off the front foot and he has not quite got a hold of this one and it is taken by A Finch cover |
| Moeen Ali c A Finch b K Miller 1 (6m 3b 0x4 0x6) SR: 33.33 | |
| The new batsman is Joe Root. | |
| 0.6 | Keith Miller to Joe Root, WIDE, Harsh call from M Erasmus - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 0.6 | Keith Miller to Joe Root, 0, 138.67kph, J Root goes back to defend it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. J Root rightly sends him back |
| End of over 1 (7 runs) England 7 / 1 (RR: 7.00) | |
| Alex Hales 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Keith Miller 1-0-7-1 Joe Root 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) | |
| The new bowler is Mitchell Starc. | |
| 1.1 | Mitchell Starc to Alex Hales, 0, 129.00kph, short length on middle stump. Spanked through the off side. Great square drive. Not in the gap |
| 1.2 | Mitchell Starc to Alex Hales, 0, 128.96kph, M Starc pushes this through at no great pace. That continues on straight. A Hales strides forward and blocks. No run |
| 1.3 | Mitchell Starc to Alex Hales, 0, 125.30kph, No great pace there from M Starc. Short length on middle stump. A Hales late cuts but can't time it properly. No runs taken |
| 1.4 | Mitchell Starc to Alex Hales, 1, 128.88kph, M Starc pushes this through at no great pace. Excellent timing from A Hales as he plays a backfoot defensive. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 1.5 | Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, 0, 128.84kph, This one is military medium from M Starc and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from J Root as he plays a backfoot defensive. No runs taken |
| 1.6 | Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, 1, 124.99kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Well-timed leg glance there. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| End of over 2 (2 runs) England 9 / 1 (RR: 4.50) | |
| Joe Root 1* (3b 0x4 0x6) Mitchell Starc 1-0-2-0 Alex Hales 2 (6b 0x4 0x6) Keith Miller 1-0-7-1 | |
| 2.1 | Keith Miller to Joe Root, 0, 139.99kph, J Root gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. J Root rightly sends him back |
| 2.2 | Keith Miller to Joe Root, 1, 134.72kph, That continues on straight. J Root swats this one. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 2.3 | Keith Miller to Alex Hales, 0, 138.96kph, A Hales puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Hales rightly sends him back |
| 2.4 | Keith Miller to Alex Hales, 0, 138.58kph, K Miller maintains a tight line just outside off. A Hales goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. Not in the gap |
| 2.5 | Keith Miller to Alex Hales, 0, 134.81kph, K Miller flings this through at decent pace. That continues on straight. A Hales gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Hales rightly sends him back |
| 2.6 | Keith Miller to Alex Hales, 0, 138.43kph, K Miller flings this through at decent pace. Not much movement from this surface. A Hales gets behind the ball and blocks it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 3 (1 runs) England 10 / 1 (RR: 3.33) | |
| Joe Root 2* (5b 0x4 0x6) Keith Miller 2-0-8-1 Alex Hales 2 (10b 0x4 0x6) Mitchell Starc 1-0-2-0 | |
| 3.1 | Mitchell Starc to Joe Root, OUT, 126.22kph, M Starc ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. J Root played that with soft hands. BOWLED HIM! |
| Joe Root b M Starc 2 (9m 6b 0x4 0x6) SR: 33.33 | |
| The new batsman is Eoin Morgan. | |
| 3.2 | Mitchell Starc to Eoin Morgan, 0, 124.95kph, short and straight. E Morgan plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 3.3 | Mitchell Starc to Eoin Morgan, 1, 126.79kph, This one is military medium from M Starc. That one goes on straight. E Morgan plays it gently through the off side. The batsmen only take one |
| 3.4 | Mitchell Starc to Alex Hales, 1, 126.86kph, M Starc ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he pitches that one on middle. A Hales puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 3.5 | Mitchell Starc to Eoin Morgan, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. M Starc is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 3.5 | Mitchell Starc to Eoin Morgan, 0, 128.61kph, No great pace there from M Starc and he maintains a tight line outside off. E Morgan plays that one with the full face of the bat. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 3.6 | Mitchell Starc to Eoin Morgan, 0, 128.57kph, M Starc bowls this gun-barrel straight. E Morgan defends with a straight bat. No runs taken |
| End of over 4 (3 runs) England 13 / 2 (RR: 3.25) | |
| Alex Hales 3* (11b 0x4 0x6) Mitchell Starc 2-0-5-1 Eoin Morgan 1 (4b 0x4 0x6) Keith Miller 2-0-8-1 | |
| 4.1 | Keith Miller to Alex Hales, 1, 139.87kph, K Miller maintains a tight line on middle. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 4.2 | Keith Miller to Eoin Morgan, 1, 132.91kph, K Miller is working up a decent pace here and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. E Morgan plays it gently through the leg side. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 4.3 | Keith Miller to Alex Hales, 6, 138.60kph, That one goes on straight. Aggressive late cut from A Hales. That has been caught in the crowd! Six |
| 4.4 | Keith Miller to Alex Hales, 0, 133.75kph, Not much movement from this surface. A Hales plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing. No run |
| 4.5 | Keith Miller to Alex Hales, 0, 132.42kph, K Miller flings this through at decent pace. That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot. Not in the gap |
| 4.6 | Keith Miller to Alex Hales, 4, 137.61kph, short length just outside off stump. Spanked through the leg side. Great leg glance. The ball beats the fielder and the outfield does the rest. Four more |
| End of over 5 (12 runs) England 25 / 2 (RR: 5.00) | |
| Eoin Morgan 2* (5b 0x4 0x6) Keith Miller 3-0-20-1 Alex Hales 14 (16b 1x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 2-0-5-1 | |
| 5.1 | Mitchell Starc to Eoin Morgan, NO BALL, 127.12kph, M Starc pushes this through at no great pace. Short length outside off stump. Spanked through the off side. Great backfoot defensive. One more to the total |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 5.1 | Mitchell Starc to Alex Hales, 4, 128.53kph, Spanked through the leg side. Great leg glance. Four runs |
| 5.2 | Mitchell Starc to Alex Hales, 1, 128.49kph, No great pace there from M Starc. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 5.3 | Mitchell Starc to Eoin Morgan, 0, 128.45kph, M Starc ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he pitches that one outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed backfoot defensive. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. E Morgan rightly sends him back |
| 5.4 | Mitchell Starc to Eoin Morgan, 1, 122.92kph, M Starc pitches that one outside off. E Morgan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. They take a single |
| 5.5 | Mitchell Starc to Alex Hales, 2, 128.38kph, M Starc ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he maintains a middle stump line. Well-timed cover drive there. A Hales takes a couple of runs |
| 5.6 | Mitchell Starc to Alex Hales, WIDE, This delivery just skims past A Hales's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 5.6 | Mitchell Starc to Alex Hales, 1, 121.09kph, M Starc pushes this through at no great pace. Good length on middle stump. Spanked through the off side. Great late cut. A Hales trots through for the single |
| End of over 6 (12 runs) England 37 / 2 (RR: 6.17) | |
| Alex Hales 22* (20b 2x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 3-0-17-1 Eoin Morgan 4 (8b 0x4 0x6) Keith Miller 3-0-20-1 | |
| 6.1 | Keith Miller to Alex Hales, 0, 132.67kph, A Hales plays it gently through the leg side and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 6.2 | Keith Miller to Alex Hales, 0, 137.49kph, K Miller is working up a decent pace here. Not much movement from this surface. No runs taken |
| 6.3 | Keith Miller to Alex Hales, 1, 136.30kph, K Miller is working up a decent pace here. Easy single to be had there |
| 6.4 | Keith Miller to Eoin Morgan, OUT, 136.13kph, K Miller puts his back into this delivery. Short and straight. E Morgan played that with soft hands. The ball is sent into orbit! M Johnson settles under it and takes a fine catch |
| Eoin Morgan c M Johnson b K Miller 4 (18m 9b 0x4 0x6) SR: 44.44 | |
| The new batsman is James Taylor. | |
| 6.5 | Keith Miller to James Taylor, 0, 136.23kph, short length on middle stump. J Taylor goes back to defend it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 6.6 | Keith Miller to James Taylor, 1, 135.51kph, J Taylor plays it gently through the leg side. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| End of over 7 (2 runs) England 39 / 3 (RR: 5.57) | |
| James Taylor 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Keith Miller 4-0-22-2 Alex Hales 23 (23b 2x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 3-0-17-1 | |
| 7.1 | Mitchell Starc to James Taylor, 0, 121.30kph, M Starc is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Not much movement from this surface. Defended off the back foot. Not in the gap |
| 7.2 | Mitchell Starc to James Taylor, 0, 122.76kph, Defended off the back foot. No runs taken |
| 7.3 | Mitchell Starc to James Taylor, 0, 122.48kph, No great pace there from M Starc. Short length on middle stump. Defensive stroke. J Taylor's technique had to be good to play that one |
| 7.4 | Mitchell Starc to James Taylor, 1lb, 121.49kph, M Starc pushes this through at no great pace. Good length on middle stump. J Taylor is beaten by the movement. One more |
| 7.5 | Mitchell Starc to Alex Hales, 1, 122.91kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed upper cut. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 7.6 | Mitchell Starc to James Taylor, 0, 122.70kph, M Starc is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Not much movement from this surface. Defended off the back foot. Not in the gap |
| End of over 8 (2 runs) England 41 / 3 (RR: 5.13) | |
| Alex Hales 24* (24b 2x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 4-0-18-1 James Taylor 1 (7b 0x4 0x6) Keith Miller 4-0-22-2 | |
| 8.1 | Keith Miller to Alex Hales, 1, 133.23kph, short and straight. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 8.2 | Keith Miller to James Taylor, 1, 135.02kph, K Miller puts his back into this delivery. That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. That is an excellent call by J Taylor. One run |
| 8.3 | Keith Miller to Alex Hales, 0, 136.55kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 8.4 | Keith Miller to Alex Hales, 0, 132.23kph, K Miller flings this through at decent pace. Wicket to wicket delivery. Defensive stroke. A Hales's technique had to be good to play that one |
| 8.5 | Keith Miller to Alex Hales, 1, 135.37kph, K Miller puts his back into this delivery. Short length just outside off stump. Spanked through the leg side. Great late cut. A Hales trots through for the single |
| 8.6 | Keith Miller to James Taylor, 0, 130.71kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. J Taylor goes back to defend it. No run |
| End of over 9 (3 runs) England 44 / 3 (RR: 4.89) | |
| Alex Hales 26* (28b 2x4 1x6) Keith Miller 5-0-25-2 James Taylor 2 (9b 0x4 0x6) Mitchell Starc 4-0-18-1 | |
| 9.1 | Mitchell Starc to Alex Hales, 1, 127.13kph, No great pace there from M Starc. That continues on straight. One more |
| 9.2 | Mitchell Starc to James Taylor, 0, 121.22kph, J Taylor goes back to defend it. No run |
| 9.3 | Mitchell Starc to James Taylor, 6, 123.50kph, M Starc is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Not much movement from this surface. J Taylor plays an extravagant backfoot defensive. Glorious timing. Shouts of "catch it" but can only look on as the ball clears the ropes |
| 9.4 | Mitchell Starc to James Taylor, 0, 120.13kph, No great pace there from M Starc and he hits a short length on middle. J Taylor hangs on the back foot and blocks it. Not in the gap |
| 9.5 | Mitchell Starc to James Taylor, 0, 120.66kph, Not much movement from this surface. Defended off the back foot. No runs taken |
| 9.6 | Mitchell Starc to James Taylor, 0, 120.00kph, Defended off the back foot |
| End of over 10 (7 runs) England 51 / 3 (RR: 5.10) | |
| Alex Hales 27* (29b 2x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 5-0-25-1 James Taylor 8 (14b 0x4 1x6) Keith Miller 5-0-25-2 | |
| The new bowler is Mitchell Johnson. | |
| 10.1 | Mitchell Johnson to Alex Hales, WIDE, This delivery just skims past A Hales's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 10.1 | Mitchell Johnson to Alex Hales, 0, 151.95kph, M Johnson pitches that one just outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Hales rightly sends him back |
| 10.2 | Mitchell Johnson to Alex Hales, 2, 151.89kph, M Johnson hits a short length just outside off. Two runs taken. The return is over the stumps |
| 10.3 | Mitchell Johnson to Alex Hales, 3, 147.80kph, M Johnson hurls this through and he maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from A Hales as he plays a backfoot defensive. A Hales pushes hard. They run three |
| 10.4 | Mitchell Johnson to James Taylor, 0, 151.78kph, M Johnson maintains a middle stump line. J Taylor puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder at short 3rd man. No run |
| 10.5 | Mitchell Johnson to James Taylor, 1, 150.29kph, Excellent timing from J Taylor as he plays a late cut. One more |
| 10.6 | Mitchell Johnson to Alex Hales, 1, 150.33kph, A Hales plays an extravagant backfoot defensive. Glorious timing. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| End of over 11 (8 runs) England 59 / 3 (RR: 5.36) | |
| Alex Hales 33* (33b 2x4 1x6) Mitchell Johnson 1-0-8-0 James Taylor 9 (16b 0x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 5-0-25-1 | |
| The new bowler is James Faulkner. | |
| 11.1 | James Faulkner to Alex Hales, 0, 137.03kph, That one goes on straight. A Hales hangs on the back foot and blocks it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 11.2 | James Faulkner to Alex Hales, 1, 139.49kph, J Faulkner is working up a decent pace here. A Hales plays an extravagant cut. Glorious timing. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 11.3 | James Faulkner to James Taylor, 0, 139.79kph, That one goes on straight. J Taylor hangs on the back foot and blocks it |
| 11.4 | James Faulkner to James Taylor, 1, 135.62kph, J Faulkner puts his back into this delivery and he maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from J Taylor as he plays a cut. J Taylor trots through for the single |
| 11.5 | James Faulkner to Alex Hales, 0, 140.82kph, J Faulkner hits a short length outside off. A Hales hangs on the back foot and blocks it. No runs taken |
| 11.6 | James Faulkner to Alex Hales, 2, 136.80kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cut. A Hales takes a couple of runs |
| End of over 12 (4 runs) England 63 / 3 (RR: 5.25) | |
| James Taylor 10* (18b 0x4 1x6) James Faulkner 1-0-4-0 Alex Hales 36 (37b 2x4 1x6) Mitchell Johnson 1-0-8-0 | |
| 12.1 | Mitchell Johnson to James Taylor, 1, 148.66kph, M Johnson hits a short length on middle. Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. They take a single |
| 12.2 | Mitchell Johnson to Alex Hales, 1, 149.78kph, M Johnson bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from A Hales as he plays an on-drive. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 12.3 | Mitchell Johnson to James Taylor, 2, 146.16kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. J Taylor collects two |
| 12.4 | Mitchell Johnson to James Taylor, 0, 145.11kph, That continues on straight. Aggressive late cut from J Taylor. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 12.5 | Mitchell Johnson to James Taylor, 1, 151.11kph, M Johnson is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. J Taylor late cuts but can't time it properly. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 12.6 | Mitchell Johnson to Alex Hales, 1, 150.18kph, short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. Single taken |
| End of over 13 (6 runs) England 69 / 3 (RR: 5.31) | |
| Alex Hales 38* (39b 2x4 1x6) Mitchell Johnson 2-0-14-0 James Taylor 14 (22b 0x4 1x6) James Faulkner 1-0-4-0 | |
| 13.1 | James Faulkner to Alex Hales, 0, 139.44kph, A Hales puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No runs taken |
| 13.2 | James Faulkner to Alex Hales, 1, 136.74kph, J Faulkner hits a short length on middle. One more to the total |
| 13.3 | James Faulkner to James Taylor, 1, 136.77kph, J Faulkner flings this through at decent pace. Short and straight. J Taylor plays a punchy backfoot defensive. They take a single |
| 13.4 | James Faulkner to Alex Hales, 1, 137.57kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 13.5 | James Faulkner to James Taylor, WIDE, This delivery just skims past J Taylor's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 13.5 | James Faulkner to James Taylor, 1, 134.80kph, J Faulkner is working up a decent pace here and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. Easy single to be had there |
| 13.6 | James Faulkner to Alex Hales, 2, 140.49kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. Two more runs |
| End of over 14 (7 runs) England 76 / 3 (RR: 5.43) | |
| James Taylor 16* (24b 0x4 1x6) James Faulkner 2-0-11-0 Alex Hales 42 (43b 2x4 1x6) Mitchell Johnson 2-0-14-0 | |
| 14.1 | Mitchell Johnson to James Taylor, 2, 146.16kph, short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic backfoot defensive. Two more runs |
| 14.2 | Mitchell Johnson to James Taylor, 1, 150.15kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed backfoot defensive. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 14.3 | Mitchell Johnson to Alex Hales, 1, 145.42kph, M Johnson hurls this through and he pitches that one on middle. A Hales puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Single taken |
| 14.4 | Mitchell Johnson to James Taylor, 1, 147.54kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic backfoot defensive. J Taylor trots through for the single |
| 14.5 | Mitchell Johnson to Alex Hales, 1, 145.69kph, M Johnson hits a short length on middle. A Hales plays a punchy late cut. Easy single to be had there |
| 14.6 | Mitchell Johnson to James Taylor, 0, 147.07kph, Spanked through the off side. Great backfoot defensive. Not in the gap |
| End of over 15 (6 runs) England 82 / 3 (RR: 5.47) | |
| Alex Hales 44* (45b 2x4 1x6) Mitchell Johnson 3-0-20-0 James Taylor 20 (28b 0x4 1x6) James Faulkner 2-0-11-0 | |
| 15.1 | James Faulkner to Alex Hales, 0, 140.48kph, J Faulkner hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. Not in the gap |
| 15.2 | James Faulkner to Alex Hales, 4, 140.44kph, J Faulkner maintains a middle stump line. Excellent timing from A Hales as he plays a leg glance. That runs away for four |
| 15.3 | James Faulkner to Alex Hales, 1, 135.73kph, J Faulkner is working up a decent pace here. A Hales plays an extravagant late cut. Glorious timing. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 15.4 | James Faulkner to James Taylor, 1, 134.63kph, J Faulkner is working up a decent pace here and he maintains an off stump line. J Taylor puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Easy single to be had there |
| And that's the 50 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair. | |
| 15.5 | James Faulkner to Alex Hales, 1, 139.69kph, J Faulkner puts his back into this delivery. Well-timed late cut there. A Hales trots through for the single |
| That's A Hales's 50! Well played. | |
| 15.6 | James Faulkner to James Taylor, 3, 133.93kph, J Faulkner hits a short length outside off. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed pull. They come back for a third. Brilliant running |
| End of over 16 (10 runs) England 92 / 3 (RR: 5.75) | |
| James Taylor 24* (30b 0x4 1x6) James Faulkner 3-0-21-0 Alex Hales 50 (49b 3x4 1x6) Mitchell Johnson 3-0-20-0 | |
| The new bowler is Shane Watson. | |
| 16.1 | Shane Watson to James Taylor, OUT, 141.00kph, That one goes on straight. J Taylor completely mishits a cover drive. Haddin juggles the edge and takes it at the second attempt! |
| James Taylor c +B Haddin b S Watson 24 (45m 31b 0x4 1x6) SR: 77.42 | |
| The new batsman is Gary Ballance. | |
| 16.2 | Shane Watson to Gary Ballance, 0, 137.87kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Defensive stroke. G Ballance's technique had to be good to play that one. No runs taken |
| 16.3 | Shane Watson to Gary Ballance, 0, 140.91kph, S Watson is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. G Ballance gets behind the ball and blocks it. No run |
| 16.4 | Shane Watson to Gary Ballance, 0, 135.87kph, S Watson puts his back into this delivery. G Ballance defends with a straight bat. No runs taken |
| 16.5 | Shane Watson to Gary Ballance, 0, 136.74kph, That one goes on straight. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. G Ballance rightly sends him back |
| 16.6 | Shane Watson to Gary Ballance, 1, 138.41kph, S Watson puts his back into this delivery and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. Aggressive cut from G Ballance. That is an excellent call by G Ballance. One run |
| End of over 17 (1 runs) England 93 / 4 (RR: 5.47) | |
| Gary Ballance 1* (5b 0x4 0x6) Shane Watson 1-0-1-1 Alex Hales 50 (49b 3x4 1x6) James Faulkner 3-0-21-0 | |
| Keith Miller will start a new spell. | |
| 17.1 | Keith Miller to Gary Ballance, 0, 130.25kph, K Miller is working up a decent pace here and he hits a short length outside off. G Ballance hangs on the back foot and blocks it |
| 17.2 | Keith Miller to Gary Ballance, OUT, 130.10kph, K Miller flings this through at decent pace and he maintains an off stump line. G Ballance was in no position to play that stroke. Haddin snaffles that edge comfortably |
| Gary Ballance c +B Haddin b K Miller 1 (4m 7b 0x4 0x6) SR: 14.29 | |
| The new batsman is Jos Buttler. | |
| 17.3 | Keith Miller to Jos Buttler, 0, 132.35kph, K Miller bowls this gun-barrel straight. Defensively played. No run |
| 17.4 | Keith Miller to Jos Buttler, OUT, 133.25kph, K Miller flings this through at decent pace and he maintains a middle stump line. J Buttler was in no position to play that stroke. This ball is lofted straight down the throat of the fielder at fine leg |
| Jos Buttler c M Starc b K Miller 0 (1m 2b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00 | |
| That's K Miller's four-for! | |
| The new batsman is Sam Curran. | |
| 17.5 | Keith Miller to Sam Curran, 0, 133.42kph, That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot. Not in the gap |
| 17.6 | Keith Miller to Sam Curran, 1, 130.00kph, That continues on straight. S Curran plays an extravagant backfoot defensive. Glorious timing. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| End of over 18 (1 runs) England 94 / 6 (RR: 5.22) | |
| Sam Curran 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Keith Miller 6-0-26-4 Alex Hales 50 (49b 3x4 1x6) Shane Watson 1-0-1-1 | |
| 18.1 | Shane Watson to Sam Curran, 0, 137.18kph, S Watson is working up a decent pace here. That one goes on straight. Defensive stroke. S Curran's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap |
| 18.2 | Shane Watson to Sam Curran, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Watson is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 18.2 | Shane Watson to Sam Curran, 1, 136.98kph, Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 18.3 | Shane Watson to Alex Hales, OUT, 135.45kph, A Hales miscues a late cut. Struck on the pads just outside off and given straight away! |
| Alex Hales lbw S Watson 50 (89m 50b 3x4 1x6) SR: 100.00 | |
| The new batsman is Chris Woakes. | |
| 18.4 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 0, 140.58kph, S Watson hurls this through. C Woakes goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. No runs taken |
| 18.5 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 0, 136.49kph, S Watson puts his back into this delivery. Not much movement from this surface. C Woakes puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder at backward square leg. No run |
| 18.6 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 0, 140.49kph, S Watson hits a short length just outside off. C Woakes hangs on the back foot and blocks it. No runs taken |
| End of over 19 (2 runs) England 96 / 7 (RR: 5.05) | |
| Sam Curran 2* (4b 0x4 0x6) Shane Watson 2-0-3-2 Chris Woakes 0 (3b 0x4 0x6) Keith Miller 6-0-26-4 | |
| 19.1 | Keith Miller to Sam Curran, WIDE, This delivery just skims past S Curran's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 19.1 | Keith Miller to Sam Curran, 1, 133.45kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. S Curran puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 19.2 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, 0, 130.30kph, K Miller maintains an off stump line. C Woakes defends with a straight bat and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 19.3 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, 1, 130.00kph, K Miller pushes this through at no great pace. Short length just outside off stump. Spanked through the leg side. Great leg glance. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 19.4 | Keith Miller to Sam Curran, 0, 130.44kph, K Miller bowls this gun-barrel straight. S Curran defends with a straight bat |
| 19.5 | Keith Miller to Sam Curran, 0, 130.00kph, S Curran plays that one with the full face of the bat. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 19.6 | Keith Miller to Sam Curran, 0, 132.96kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic backfoot defensive. Not in the gap |
| End of over 20 (3 runs) England 99 / 7 (RR: 4.95) | |
| Chris Woakes 1* (5b 0x4 0x6) Keith Miller 7-0-29-4 Sam Curran 3 (8b 0x4 0x6) Shane Watson 2-0-3-2 | |
| 20.1 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 1, 135.01kph, S Watson bowls this gun-barrel straight. Aggressive cover drive from C Woakes. Single taken |
| 20.2 | Shane Watson to Sam Curran, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Watson is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 20.2 | Shane Watson to Sam Curran, 0, 138.70kph, S Curran struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 20.3 | Shane Watson to Sam Curran, 0, 137.87kph, S Watson is working up a decent pace here. Not much movement from this surface. Bouncer! S Curran sways away |
| 20.4 | Shane Watson to Sam Curran, 1, 135.67kph, S Watson maintains a tight line outside off. S Curran cuts but can't time it properly. The batsmen only take one |
| 20.5 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 0, 138.63kph, S Watson hits a short length just outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 20.6 | Shane Watson to Chris Woakes, 0, 133.64kph, C Woakes defends with a straight bat |
| End of over 21 (3 runs) England 102 / 7 (RR: 4.86) | |
| Sam Curran 4* (11b 0x4 0x6) Shane Watson 3-0-6-2 Chris Woakes 2 (8b 0x4 0x6) Keith Miller 7-0-29-4 | |
| 21.1 | Keith Miller to Sam Curran, 2, 130.61kph, K Miller puts his back into this delivery and he pitches that one outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cut. S Curran takes a couple of runs |
| 21.2 | Keith Miller to Sam Curran, 1, 132.46kph, short length outside off stump. S Curran cuts but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 21.3 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, 0, 130.00kph, K Miller puts his back into this delivery. Defended off the back foot. Not in the gap |
| 21.4 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, 0, 130.01kph, K Miller is working up a decent pace here and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. Defensively played. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. C Woakes rightly sends him back |
| 21.5 | Keith Miller to Chris Woakes, 1, 130.01kph, K Miller hits a short length just outside off. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 21.6 | Keith Miller to Sam Curran, 0, 130.57kph, S Curran plays an extravagant backfoot defensive. Glorious timing. No runs taken |
| End of over 22 (4 runs) England 106 / 7 (RR: 4.82) | |
| Chris Woakes 3* (11b 0x4 0x6) Keith Miller 8-0-33-4 Sam Curran 7 (14b 0x4 0x6) Shane Watson 3-0-6-2 | |
| Mitchell Starc will start a new spell. | |
| 22.1 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, 1, 125.89kph, C Woakes plays an extravagant drive. Glorious timing. C Woakes trots through for the single |
| 22.2 | Mitchell Starc to Sam Curran, 0, 120.01kph, M Starc pushes this through at no great pace and he maintains a tight line outside off. S Curran plays that one with the full face of the bat. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Curran rightly sends him back |
| 22.3 | Mitchell Starc to Sam Curran, 1, 125.66kph, This one is military medium from M Starc. That one goes on straight. Single taken |
| 22.4 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, 0, 123.73kph, C Woakes gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. C Woakes rightly sends him back |
| 22.5 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, 0, 127.19kph, Defensively played. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-on. No run |
| 22.6 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, 1, 121.79kph, short length on middle stump. C Woakes plays a punchy drive. The batsmen only take one |
| End of over 23 (3 runs) England 109 / 7 (RR: 4.74) | |
| Chris Woakes 5* (15b 0x4 0x6) Mitchell Starc 6-0-28-1 Sam Curran 8 (16b 0x4 0x6) Keith Miller 8-0-33-4 | |
| James Faulkner will start a new spell. | |
| 23.1 | James Faulkner to Chris Woakes, 1, 136.61kph, J Faulkner pitches that one outside off. C Woakes puts bat to ball but mistimes it. That is a comfortable single |
| 23.2 | James Faulkner to Sam Curran, 0, 135.82kph, short length outside off stump. S Curran goes back to defend it. No run |
| 23.3 | James Faulkner to Sam Curran, 1, 135.16kph, S Curran plays it gently through the leg side. One more |
| 23.4 | James Faulkner to Chris Woakes, 1, 140.35kph, J Faulkner pitches that one outside off. C Woakes puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 23.5 | James Faulkner to Sam Curran, 6, 138.88kph, J Faulkner maintains a tight line outside off. Fielder is underneath it but the ball sails over his head. SIX |
| 23.6 | James Faulkner to Sam Curran, 0, 135.12kph, short and straight. S Curran plays that one with the full face of the bat. No run |
| End of over 24 (9 runs) England 118 / 7 (RR: 4.92) | |
| Chris Woakes 7* (17b 0x4 0x6) James Faulkner 4-0-30-0 Sam Curran 15 (20b 0x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 6-0-28-1 | |
| 24.1 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, 0, 125.08kph, M Starc maintains an off stump line. Well-timed late cut there. No run |
| 24.2 | Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes, OUT, 120.46kph, That continues on straight. C Woakes miscues a cut. The ball is airborne and taken by K Miller |
| Chris Woakes c K Miller b M Starc 7 (26m 19b 0x4 0x6) SR: 36.84 | |
| The new batsman is David Willey. | |
| 24.3 | Mitchell Starc to David Willey, 0, 120.15kph, M Starc pitches that one outside off. D Willey hangs on the back foot and blocks it. No runs taken |
| 24.4 | Mitchell Starc to David Willey, 0, 120.09kph, No run |
| 24.5 | Mitchell Starc to David Willey, 1, 123.46kph, M Starc is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Not much movement from this surface. D Willey plays an extravagant cut. Glorious timing. One more |
| 24.6 | Mitchell Starc to Sam Curran, 4, 122.89kph, M Starc ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the off side. Great backfoot defensive. No chance for the fielder in the deep. Four more |
| End of over 25 (5 runs) England 123 / 8 (RR: 4.92) | |
| David Willey 1* (3b 0x4 0x6) Mitchell Starc 7-0-33-2 Sam Curran 19 (21b 1x4 1x6) James Faulkner 4-0-30-0 | |
| 25.1 | James Faulkner to David Willey, 0, 136.89kph, J Faulkner is working up a decent pace here. Hit straight to the fielder. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. D Willey rightly sends him back |
| 25.2 | James Faulkner to David Willey, 0, 133.06kph, Defensive stroke. D Willey's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap |
| 25.3 | James Faulkner to David Willey, 0, 134.80kph, short and straight. D Willey plays that one with the full face of the bat. No run |
| 25.4 | James Faulkner to David Willey, 1, 132.66kph, J Faulkner pitches that one outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cut. Single taken |
| 25.5 | James Faulkner to Sam Curran, 1b, 139.37kph, J Faulkner maintains an off stump line. S Curran is beaten by the movement. One more |
| 25.6 | James Faulkner to David Willey, 6, 132.58kph, J Faulkner is working up a decent pace here and he pitches that one outside off. Aggressive cut from D Willey and he lofts this one and the ball just clears the ropes |
| End of over 26 (8 runs) England 131 / 8 (RR: 5.04) | |
| Sam Curran 19* (22b 1x4 1x6) James Faulkner 5-0-37-0 David Willey 8 (8b 0x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 7-0-33-2 | |
| 26.1 | Mitchell Starc to Sam Curran, 1, 120.82kph, M Starc pushes this through at no great pace and he hits a short length outside off. S Curran cuts but can't time it properly. The batsmen only take one |
| 26.2 | Mitchell Starc to David Willey, 0, 125.16kph, D Willey gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. D Willey rightly sends him back |
| 26.3 | Mitchell Starc to David Willey, 0, 120.00kph, M Starc ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. D Willey goes on to the back foot and keeps it down |
| 26.4 | Mitchell Starc to David Willey, OUT, 121.38kph, M Starc is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he maintains an off stump line. D Willey was in no position to play that stroke. BOWLED HIM! |
| David Willey b M Starc 8 (10m 11b 0x4 1x6) SR: 72.73 | |
| The new batsman is Stuart Broad. | |
| 26.5 | Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, 0, 122.91kph, M Starc bowls this gun-barrel straight. Defensively played. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 26.6 | Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad, 0, 120.76kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Defensive stroke. S Broad's technique had to be good to play that one. No runs taken |
| End of over 27 (1 runs) England 132 / 9 (RR: 4.89) | |
| Sam Curran 20* (23b 1x4 1x6) Mitchell Starc 8-0-34-3 Stuart Broad 0 (2b 0x4 0x6) James Faulkner 5-0-37-0 | |
| 27.1 | James Faulkner to Sam Curran, 0, 137.85kph, J Faulkner is working up a decent pace here. That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot. No runs taken |
| 27.2 | James Faulkner to Sam Curran, 1, 132.89kph, J Faulkner flings this through at decent pace. Short length outside off stump. S Curran swats this one. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 27.3 | James Faulkner to Stuart Broad, 0, 130.59kph, J Faulkner puts his back into this delivery. No runs taken |
| 27.4 | James Faulkner to Stuart Broad, 0, 130.11kph, J Faulkner pitches that one outside off. S Broad puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Broad rightly sends him back |
| 27.5 | James Faulkner to Stuart Broad, 0, 134.69kph, J Faulkner flings this through at decent pace and he maintains a tight line outside off. S Broad goes on to the back foot and keeps it down |
| 27.6 | James Faulkner to Stuart Broad, 0, 130.00kph, J Faulkner bowls this gun-barrel straight. Defensively played. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 28 (1 runs) England 133 / 9 (RR: 4.75) | |
| Sam Curran 21* (25b 1x4 1x6) James Faulkner 6-0-38-0 Stuart Broad 0 (6b 0x4 0x6) Mitchell Starc 8-0-34-3 | |
| Mitchell Johnson will start a new spell. | |
| 28.1 | Mitchell Johnson to Sam Curran, 2, 147.89kph, Not much movement from this surface. Two runs taken. The return is over the stumps |
| 28.2 | Mitchell Johnson to Sam Curran, 0, 149.76kph, That continues on straight. S Curran struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 28.3 | Mitchell Johnson to Sam Curran, 1, 146.64kph, M Johnson is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. S Curran plays an extravagant cut. Glorious timing. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 28.4 | Mitchell Johnson to Stuart Broad, 1, 145.92kph, M Johnson maintains an off stump line. S Broad puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 28.5 | Mitchell Johnson to Sam Curran, 1, 146.16kph, M Johnson hurls this through. S Curran played that with soft hands. One more |
| 28.6 | Mitchell Johnson to Stuart Broad, NO BALL, 145.11kph, M Johnson is working up a good head of steam here. Short length outside off stump. S Broad backfoot defensives but can't time it properly. One more to the total |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 28.6 | Mitchell Johnson to Sam Curran, 3, 151.31kph, M Johnson bowls this gun-barrel straight. Made a hash of it and allows the batsmen to take three |
| End of over 29 (10 runs) England 143 / 9 (RR: 4.93) | |
| Sam Curran 28* (30b 1x4 1x6) Mitchell Johnson 4-0-30-0 Stuart Broad 2 (8b 0x4 0x6) James Faulkner 6-0-38-0 | |
| Shane Watson will start a new spell. | |
| 29.1 | Shane Watson to Sam Curran, 1, 134.71kph, S Watson hits a full length outside off. S Curran backfoot defensives but can't time it properly. One more |
| 29.2 | Shane Watson to Stuart Broad, 0, 140.43kph, S Watson is working up a good head of steam here. Short length outside off stump. S Broad goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 29.3 | Shane Watson to Stuart Broad, 0, 135.47kph, S Watson is working up a decent pace here. That one goes on straight. S Broad struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 29.4 | Shane Watson to Stuart Broad, OUT, 134.83kph, S Watson flings this through at decent pace. Short and straight. S Broad played that with soft hands. The ball is sent into orbit! M Starc settles under it and takes a fine catch |
| Stuart Broad c M Starc b S Watson 2 (13m 11b 0x4 0x6) SR: 18.18 | |
| Close of innings: England - 144 all out | |
Alex Hales 50 (50) Sam Curran 29* (31) Keith Miller 4 / 33 Shane Watson 3 / 7 | |
| The new batsman is Mitchell Starc. | |
| The new batsman is Keith Miller. | |
| The new bowler is Stuart Broad. | |
| 0.1 | Stuart Broad to Mitchell Starc, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Broad is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 0.1 | Stuart Broad to Mitchell Starc, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Broad is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 0.1 | Stuart Broad to Mitchell Starc, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Broad is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 0.1 | Stuart Broad to Mitchell Starc, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Broad is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 0.1 | Stuart Broad to Mitchell Starc, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Broad is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 0.1 | Stuart Broad to Mitchell Starc, 0, 125.38kph, S Broad maintains an off stump line. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Starc rightly sends him back |
| 0.2 | Stuart Broad to Mitchell Starc, 1, 125.26kph, S Broad bowls this gun-barrel straight. Hit straight to the fielder. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 0.3 | Stuart Broad to Keith Miller, WIDE, Harsh call from M Erasmus - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 0.3 | Stuart Broad to Keith Miller, 0, 125.34kph, S Broad is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he maintains an off stump line. Defensively played. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 0.4 | Stuart Broad to Keith Miller, WIDE, S Broad loses his line with this one and drags it across the batsman |
| 0.4 | Stuart Broad to Keith Miller, 1, 128.61kph, That one goes on straight. K Miller plays it gently through the leg side. One more |
| 0.5 | Stuart Broad to Mitchell Starc, WIDE, This delivery just skims past M Starc's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 0.5 | Stuart Broad to Mitchell Starc, WIDE, This delivery just skims past M Starc's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 0.5 | Stuart Broad to Mitchell Starc, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Broad is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 0.5 | Stuart Broad to Mitchell Starc, WIDE, This delivery just skims past M Starc's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 0.5 | Stuart Broad to Mitchell Starc, OUT, 128.42kph, S Broad hits a short length outside off. M Starc completely mishits a cut. Loose stroke from M Starc as the ball takes the edge and is caught |
| Mitchell Starc c +J Buttler b S Broad 1 (10m 3b 0x4 0x6) SR: 33.33 | |
| The new batsman is George Bailey. | |
| 0.6 | Stuart Broad to George Bailey, 0, 123.56kph, S Broad is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he pitches that one on middle. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. G Bailey rightly sends him back |
| End of over 1 (13 runs) Australia 13 / 1 (RR: 13.00, RRR: 2.67) | |
| Australia requires 132 runs to win at 2.69 runs per over | |
| Keith Miller 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Stuart Broad 1-0-13-1 George Bailey 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) | |
| The new bowler is Chris Woakes. | |
| 1.1 | Chris Woakes to Keith Miller, OUT, 141.00kph, C Woakes hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. K Miller can't get the cut away. This ball is lofted straight down the throat of the fielder at mid-wicket |
| Keith Miller c S Broad b C Woakes 1 (11m 3b 0x4 0x6) SR: 33.33 | |
| The new batsman is James Faulkner. | |
| 1.2 | Chris Woakes to James Faulkner, 0, 140.95kph, Not much movement from this surface. J Faulkner gets behind the ball and blocks it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 1.3 | Chris Woakes to James Faulkner, 0, 137.40kph, That one goes on straight. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. No run |
| 1.4 | Chris Woakes to James Faulkner, 1, 136.93kph, C Woakes is working up a decent pace here. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic backfoot defensive. Easy single to be had there |
| 1.5 | Chris Woakes to George Bailey, 0, 140.47kph, C Woakes 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. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 1.6 | Chris Woakes to George Bailey, 1, 140.77kph, short length just outside off stump. G Bailey backfoot defensives but can't time it properly. Single taken |
| End of over 2 (2 runs) Australia 15 / 2 (RR: 7.50, RRR: 2.69) | |
| Australia requires 130 runs to win at 2.71 runs per over | |
| George Bailey 1* (3b 0x4 0x6) Chris Woakes 1-0-2-1 James Faulkner 1 (3b 0x4 0x6) Stuart Broad 1-0-13-1 | |
| 2.1 | Stuart Broad to George Bailey, 0, 128.38kph, Not much movement from this surface. Defended off the back foot. No runs taken |
| 2.2 | Stuart Broad to George Bailey, 0, 124.22kph, S Broad bowls this gun-barrel straight. G Bailey defends with a straight bat. Not in the gap |
| 2.3 | Stuart Broad to George Bailey, 0, 122.28kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. G Bailey swats this one. Hit straight to the fielder at deep mid-on. No run |
| 2.4 | Stuart Broad to George Bailey, 0, 126.71kph, S Broad ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from G Bailey as he plays an upper cut. Not in the gap |
| 2.5 | Stuart Broad to George Bailey, 0, 122.64kph, short length just outside off stump. G Bailey goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 2.6 | Stuart Broad to George Bailey, 0, 125.37kph, This one is military medium from S Broad and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. G Bailey defends with a straight bat and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 3 (0 runs) Australia 15 / 2 (RR: 5.00, RRR: 2.74) | |
| Australia requires 130 runs to win at 2.77 runs per over | |
| James Faulkner 1* (3b 0x4 0x6) Stuart Broad 2-1-13-1 George Bailey 1 (9b 0x4 0x6) Chris Woakes 1-0-2-1 | |
| 3.1 | Chris Woakes to James Faulkner, 0, 135.99kph, J Faulkner goes on to the back foot and keeps it down and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 3.2 | Chris Woakes to James Faulkner, 1, 140.72kph, C Woakes is working up a good head of steam here. Full length on middle stump. J Faulkner cover drives but can't time it properly. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 3.3 | Chris Woakes to George Bailey, OUT, 137.29kph, C Woakes flings this through at decent pace. G Bailey miscues a square drive. Oh dear, a lapse of concentration there by the batsman and it is an easy catch for J Root |
| George Bailey c J Root b C Woakes 1 (10m 10b 0x4 0x6) SR: 10.00 | |
| The new batsman is Don Bradman. | |
| 3.4 | Chris Woakes to Don Bradman, 0, 138.58kph, C Woakes puts his back into this delivery. That one goes on straight. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. No run |
| 3.5 | Chris Woakes to Don Bradman, 0, 140.22kph, C Woakes hurls this through and he maintains an off stump line. D Bradman puts bat to ball but mistimes it |
| 3.6 | Chris Woakes to Don Bradman, 1, 135.64kph, C Woakes puts his back into this delivery. Short length just outside off stump. Spanked through the leg side. Great backfoot defensive. D Bradman trots through for the single |
| End of over 4 (2 runs) Australia 17 / 3 (RR: 4.25, RRR: 2.76) | |
| Australia requires 128 runs to win at 2.78 runs per over | |
| Don Bradman 1* (3b 0x4 0x6) Chris Woakes 2-0-4-2 James Faulkner 2 (5b 0x4 0x6) Stuart Broad 2-1-13-1 | |
| 4.1 | Stuart Broad to Don Bradman, 1, 127.91kph, S Broad is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he pitches that one just outside off. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed square drive. One more to the total |
| 4.2 | Stuart Broad to James Faulkner, OUT, 126.04kph, S Broad hits a short length on middle. J Faulkner completely mishits a cut. Edged and taken! |
| James Faulkner c +J Buttler b S Broad 2 (12m 6b 0x4 0x6) SR: 33.33 | |
| The new batsman is Aaron Finch. | |
| 4.3 | Stuart Broad to Aaron Finch, 0, 121.44kph, short and straight. A Finch goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. Not in the gap |
| 4.4 | Stuart Broad to Aaron Finch, 0, 122.92kph, S Broad is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he pitches that one on middle |
| 4.5 | Stuart Broad to Aaron Finch, 0, 123.85kph, No great pace there from S Broad and he maintains a tight line just outside off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic leg glance. Hit straight to the fielder at backward square leg. No run |
| 4.6 | Stuart Broad to Aaron Finch, 1, 120.00kph, No great pace there from S Broad and he maintains a tight line on middle. A Finch leg glances but can't time it properly. They take a single |
| End of over 5 (2 runs) Australia 19 / 4 (RR: 3.80, RRR: 2.78) | |
| Australia requires 126 runs to win at 2.80 runs per over | |
| Aaron Finch 1* (4b 0x4 0x6) Stuart Broad 3-1-15-2 Don Bradman 2 (4b 0x4 0x6) Chris Woakes 2-0-4-2 | |
| 5.1 | Chris Woakes to Aaron Finch, 0, 140.53kph, C Woakes bowls this gun-barrel straight. A Finch defends with a straight bat |
| 5.2 | Chris Woakes to Aaron Finch, 1, 136.71kph, C Woakes maintains an off stump line. A Finch puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 5.3 | Chris Woakes to Don Bradman, 0, 140.43kph, That one goes on straight. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. No run |
| 5.4 | Chris Woakes to Don Bradman, 0, 134.88kph, C Woakes is working up a decent pace here. D Bradman gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. D Bradman rightly sends him back |
| 5.5 | Chris Woakes to Don Bradman, 0, 139.12kph, C Woakes is working up a decent pace here and he pitches that one just outside off. D Bradman plays a punchy backfoot defensive. Not in the gap |
| 5.6 | Chris Woakes to Don Bradman, 0, 137.76kph, C Woakes flings this through at decent pace. Not much movement from this surface. D Bradman puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No run |
| End of over 6 (1 runs) Australia 20 / 4 (RR: 3.33, RRR: 2.82) | |
| Australia requires 125 runs to win at 2.84 runs per over | |
| Aaron Finch 2* (6b 0x4 0x6) Chris Woakes 3-0-5-2 Don Bradman 2 (8b 0x4 0x6) Stuart Broad 3-1-15-2 | |
| 6.1 | Stuart Broad to Aaron Finch, 0, 120.15kph, S Broad bowls this gun-barrel straight. A Finch plays it gently through the leg side. Hit straight to the fielder at backward square leg. No run |
| 6.2 | Stuart Broad to Aaron Finch, 1, 121.52kph, A Finch plays it gently through the leg side. That is a comfortable single |
| 6.3 | Stuart Broad to Don Bradman, 0, 121.22kph, S Broad is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Not much movement from this surface. D Bradman gets behind the ball and blocks it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 6.4 | Stuart Broad to Don Bradman, 1, 120.00kph, S Broad pushes this through at no great pace. Short length just outside off stump. D Bradman leg glances but can't time it properly. That is a comfortable single |
| 6.5 | Stuart Broad to Aaron Finch, 0, 120.61kph, Excellent timing from A Finch as he plays a late cut. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 6.6 | Stuart Broad to Aaron Finch, 0, 123.00kph, S Broad pushes this through at no great pace. A Finch defends with a straight bat |
| End of over 7 (2 runs) Australia 22 / 4 (RR: 3.14, RRR: 2.84) | |
| Australia requires 123 runs to win at 2.86 runs per over | |
| Don Bradman 3* (10b 0x4 0x6) Stuart Broad 4-1-17-2 Aaron Finch 3 (10b 0x4 0x6) Chris Woakes 3-0-5-2 | |
| 7.1 | Chris Woakes to Don Bradman, 1, 137.67kph, C Woakes is working up a decent pace here and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. D Bradman plays it gently through the off side. Easy single to be had there |
| 7.2 | Chris Woakes to Aaron Finch, OUT, 139.76kph, C Woakes maintains a middle stump line. A Finch was in no position to play that stroke. BOWLED HIM! |
| Aaron Finch b C Woakes 3 (12m 11b 0x4 0x6) SR: 27.27 | |
| The new batsman is Shane Watson. | |
| 7.3 | Chris Woakes to Shane Watson, 0, 136.09kph, C Woakes is working up a decent pace here and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. S Watson defends with a straight bat. No runs taken |
| 7.4 | Chris Woakes to Shane Watson, 0, 132.75kph, That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot |
| 7.5 | Chris Woakes to Shane Watson, 1, 139.75kph, C Woakes pitches that one just outside off. S Watson puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Single taken |
| 7.6 | Chris Woakes to Don Bradman, 0, 132.95kph, C Woakes flings this through at decent pace. Wicket to wicket delivery. D Bradman goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| End of over 8 (2 runs) Australia 24 / 5 (RR: 3.00, RRR: 2.86) | |
| Australia requires 121 runs to win at 2.88 runs per over | |
| Shane Watson 1* (3b 0x4 0x6) Chris Woakes 4-0-7-3 Don Bradman 4 (12b 0x4 0x6) Stuart Broad 4-1-17-2 | |
| 8.1 | Stuart Broad to Shane Watson, 1, 124.19kph, This one is military medium from S Broad. S Watson plays an extravagant cut. Glorious timing. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 8.2 | Stuart Broad to Don Bradman, |
