AUS 1ST

OUT! L.B.W. Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad. A brilliant performance, using the second new ball to dismantle Australia's tail. His pace and bounce were decisive. A crucial counterpunch that lifted Australia past 350. Those late runs are often underestimated, but they can make the difference in tight contests. Now the spotlight shifts. With the sun out and conditions easing, their top order has a golden chance to set the tone. But Australia's pace attack Cummins, Starc, and Boland will be relentless with the new ball. Stay tuned for the live-action.

OUT! Bowled. Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, missed. A handy knock from Mitchell Starc comes to an end.

OUT! Caught. Will Jacks to Alex Carey. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short mid wicket, caught by Smith. Jacks, the man dismissed another well-settled batter.

OUT! Caught. Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, inside edge in the air uncontrolled to short leg, caught by Pope. Once again, England holds Australia's momentum.

OUT! Bowled. Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis. Seaming in length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot defending, mis-timed. Inglis is not in the proper position to play this shot.

OUT! Caught. Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Tongue. Jacks' relentless effort gets the pay for him.

OUT! Caught. Jofra Archer to Cameron Green. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short mid wicket, caught by Carse. Green walks off in a flash and it's double delight for England.

OUT! Caught. Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short mid wicket, caught by Carse. Labuschagne doesn't control the shot and he gifts his wicket.

OUT! Caught. Brydon Carse to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to cover, caught by Crawley. Crawley reacts in a flash, grabbing it with remarkable speed.

OUT! Caught. Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald. In-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Spliced in the air uncontrolled to leg gully, caught by Smith. Weatherald has no time to react quickly.

ENG 1ST

OUT! Caught. Scott Boland to Jofra Archer. In-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to first slip, caught by Labuschagne. A gripping match continues! England's innings had a nice fightback, with Archer's maiden fifty, but Australia's timely use of the second new ball has ensured a significant lead of 85. Australia will have a cushion to bat with freedom and pile on pressure if England can't take early breakthroughs. Join us for the live-action shortly.

OUT! Bowled. Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed. Ben Stokes is not happy with what he has done.

OUT! Bowled. Scott Boland to Brydon Carse. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed. That's a ripper from Boland, England, eight wickets down.

OUT! Caught. Scott Boland to Will Jacks. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, inside edge in the air uncontrolled, caught by Carey. Carey's alertness and technique pay off as Australia claim another wicket.

OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Jamie Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge, caught by Carey. Alex Carey has been kept busy today, taking four catches in the innings.

OUT! Caught. Cameron Green to Harry Brook. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge, caught by Carey. Green strikes, and it's a huge scalp, Brook!

OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Joe Root. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge, caught by Carey. Carey holds on this time, taking it safely.

OUT! Bowled. Nathan Lyon to Ben Duckett. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed. And with that wicket, Nathan Lyon goes past Glenn McGrath to become Australia's second leading wicket-taker.

OUT! Caught. Nathan Lyon to Ollie Pope. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short mid wicket, caught by Inglis. The AdelaideâLyon story continues.

OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Zak Crawley. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge, caught by Carey. And it's Pat Cummins who delivers the crucial breakthrough.

AUS 2ND

OUT! Caught & Bowled. Jofra Archer to Scott Boland. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to silly mid off, caught by Archer. Jofra Archer takes an absolute stunner to finish things off and bring the innings to a close. Australia have set England a stiff target of 435, built around a magnificent 170 from Travis Head, a truly dominant innings, with excellent support from Alex Carey, who chipped in with a vital 72. Josh Tongue was the pick of the England bowlers, claiming four wickets in a wholehearted effort. A challenging chase awaits. Join us shortly for the start of England's reply.

OUT! L.B.W. Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad. Plumb in front, that's as straight as it gets!

OUT! Caught. Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to first slip, caught by Brook. Edge carries, Brook sharp as ever.

OUT! Caught. Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge, caught by Smith. Tongue does the damage again, number four in a fiery burst!

OUT! Caught. Ben Stokes to Alex Carey. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Gloved to leg slip, caught by Brook. The great field placement by the captain, and he gets the reward.

OUT! Caught. Josh Tongue to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg, caught by Crawley. End of the mammoth innings from Head.

OUT! Caught. Josh Tongue to Cameron Green. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to second slip, caught by Brook. TongueÂ shows the red signal for Green.

OUT! Caught. Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge, caught by Smith. A gifted wicket for Jacks.

OUT! Caught. Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to second slip, caught by Brook. Labuschagne nicks it and this time it carried well to the keeper.

OUT! L.B.W. Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald. In-swinging length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, hit pad. Weatherald would have reviewed it in any case.

ENG 2ND

OUT! Caught. Scott Boland to Josh Tongue. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to second slip, caught by Labuschagne. Once again, it's Labuschagne with the safe hands! Australia have secured a 82-run victory to go 3-0 up in the series and more importantly, retain the Ashes. Mitchell Starc led the charge today with three wickets, while Scott Boland chipped in with one. England fought valiantly until the very end, with Jamie Smith and Will Jacks giving their side some hope, but it was Starc who turned the game and swung momentum decisively in Australia's favour. Unlucky for Brydon Carse, who contributed a handy unbeaten 39. Alex Carey lit up the game with a couple of brilliant knocks and flawless wicketkeeping, earning him Player of the Match!

OUT! Caught. Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point, caught by Weatherald. Archer slices it, and itâs safely held by Weatherald. Just one more wicket needed for Australia.

OUT! Caught. Mitchell Starc to Will Jacks. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to first slip, caught by Labuschagne. What a grab from Marnus! Jacks departs, and Australia strikes a big blow.

OUT! Caught. Mitchell Starc to Jamie Smith. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket, caught by Cummins. Smith's impatience proves costly as Starc strikes.

OUT! Stumped. Nathan Lyon to Zak Crawley. Off break half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed, by Carey. The end of Crawley's resistance - Carey produces a sparkling piece of glovework.

OUT! Bowled. Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, missed. Exactly the delivery needed to get Stokes, and Lyon pulls it off.

OUT! Bowled. Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed. One mistake is all Lyon needs, and he strikes.

OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge, caught by Carey. Cummins comes back into the attack and instantly lands a huge wicket!

OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to second slip, caught by Labuschagne.

OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, outside edge to second slip, caught by Labuschagne. Australia off to a flying start, and the captain makes an instant impact with a wicket in his opening over!

Over 92. no runs. Bowler: Jofra Archer. Australia: 371/10(rr 4.03)

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.

Over 91. 1 run. Bowler: Josh Tongue. Australia: 371/9(rr 4.08)

Josh Tongue to Scott Boland. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Jacks.

Josh Tongue to Scott Boland. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Jacks.

Josh Tongue to Scott Boland. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.

Josh Tongue to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Crawley.

Josh Tongue to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Carse.

Josh Tongue to Nathan Lyon. Seaming in length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, inside edge to square leg for no runs, fielded by Pope.

Over 90. 5 runs. Bowler: Jofra Archer. Australia: 370/9(rr 4.11)

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Stokes.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, off stump on the front foot glancing, hit pad to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Crawley.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Jacks.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.

FOUR! Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs. These are absolutely crucial runs for the Aussies.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Stokes.

Over 89. 1 run. Bowler: Brydon Carse. Australia: 365/9(rr 4.10)

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, thick edge to backward point for no runs, fielded by Crawley.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Seaming in back of a length, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.

Over 88. no runs. Bowler: Scott Boland. England: 286/10(rr 3.25)

Scott Boland to Jofra Archer. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.

Over 87. 7 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. England: 286/9(rr 3.29)

Mitchell Starc to Josh Tongue. In-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep point for 2 runs, fielded by Weatherald.

Mitchell Starc to Josh Tongue. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. In-swinging half volley, middle stump deep in crease flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Boland.

Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Length ball, off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Out-swinging length ball, middle stump down the track Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for no runs, fielded by Khawaja.

FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot glancing, hit pad past fine leg for 4 runs.

Over 86. 4 runs. Bowler: Pat Cummins. England: 279/9(rr 3.24)

Pat Cummins to Josh Tongue. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Pat Cummins to Josh Tongue. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Starc.

Pat Cummins to Josh Tongue. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Pat Cummins to Josh Tongue. In-swinging back of a length, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Pat Cummins to Josh Tongue. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Head.

Pat Cummins to Josh Tongue. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Head.

Over 85. 1 run. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. England: 275/9(rr 3.24)

Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Mitchell Starc to Josh Tongue. In-swinging half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Lyon.

Over 85. no runs. Bowler: Jofra Archer. Australia: 349/10(rr 4.11)

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland. Seaming away back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Stokes.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.

Over 84. 5 runs. Bowler: Brydon Carse. Australia: 349/9(rr 4.15)

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, hit body for no runs, fielded by Smith.

FOUR! Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, thick edge to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Jacks.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.

Over 83. 3 runs. Bowler: Jofra Archer. Australia: 343/7(rr 4.13)

Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Crawley.

Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Smith.

Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins. Back of a length, outside off stump swayed away Fended, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Duckett.

Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, hit pad to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Brook.

Over 82. 1 run. Bowler: Brydon Carse. Australia: 341/7(rr 4.16)

Over 103. 1 run. Bowler: Scott Boland. England: 352/10(rr 3.42)

Scott Boland to Josh Tongue. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Scott Boland to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.

Scott Boland to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

Scott Boland to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.

Over 102. 2 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. England: 351/9(rr 3.44)

Mitchell Starc to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.

Mitchell Starc to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Mitchell Starc to Josh Tongue. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Over 101. 2 runs. Bowler: Scott Boland. England: 349/8(rr 3.46)

Scott Boland to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.

APPEAL! Scott Boland to Jofra Archer. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump down the track working, hit pad to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Weatherald, appeal made for L.B.W.  Just a solitary appeal from Boland there.

Scott Boland to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Scott Boland to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to gully for no runs, dropped catch by Carey, fielded by Green.

Scott Boland to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.

Scott Boland to Brydon Carse. Seaming in length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Weatherald.

Batters	R	B	4S	6S	S/R
Z Crawleyst Carey b Lyon	85	151	8	0	56.29
B Duckettc Labuschagne b Cummins	4	2	1	0	200
O Popec Labuschagne b Cummins	17	29	2	0	58.62
J Rootc Carey b Cummins	39	63	5	0	61.9
H Brookb Lyon	30	56	2	0	53.57
B Stokesb Lyon	5	18	1	0	27.78
J Smithc Cummins b Starc	60	83	7	2	72.29
W Jacksc Labuschagne b Starc	47	137	3	0	34.31
B Carsenot out	39	64	4	1	60.94
J Archerc Weatherald b Starc	3	14	0	0	21.43
J Tonguec Labuschagne b Boland	1	3	0	0	33.33

Bowling	O	M	R	W	NB	WD	E/R
M Starc	17	3	62	3	0	1	3.65
P Cummins	17	4	48	3	2	0	2.83
S Boland	17.5	5	35	1	0	0	1.97
N Lyon	25	6	77	3	0	0	3.08
C Green	10	0	44	0	1	0	4.41
T Head	15	3	61	0	0	0	4.07
M Labuschagne	1	0	7	0	0	0	7

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