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England vs Australia 2017 3rd Test Full Commentary
Result · Dec 14 2017, Thu - 07:30 AM (IST)
ENGLAND403, 218
AUSTRALIA662/9 decl
Australia won by an innings and 41 runs
CRR:2.99
Player Of The Match
ENGLAND AUSTRALIA
OUT! Caught. Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad. Back of a length, down leg side moves in front pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short leg, by Bancroft.
Stuart Broad is the final wicket to fall. Goes way across his stumps and he is through the shot way too early. In the end it looked like it came off the back of the bat to short leg.
Australia will be thrilled with how the morning session has gone after wrapping up the final six wickets with England only just edging over 400. Early on it looked as though Dawid Malan and Jonny Bairstow were going to put on a huge partnership until Malan fell to Lyon. That opened up the door to the Aussie quicks and it didn't take them long to skittle through the tail. Join us after lunch to see how England fare with the ball in their hands.
Josh Hazlewood to James Anderson. Full toss, outside off stump moves in front defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Hazlewood.
Josh Hazlewood to James Anderson. Length ball, down leg side moves in front glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Josh Hazlewood to James Anderson. Short, down leg side moves in front glancing, Gloved to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Josh Hazlewood to Stuart Broad. Length ball, down leg side backing away pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
SIX! Josh Hazlewood to Stuart Broad. Short, down leg side backing away pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs. Sweet strike from Stuart Broad. He has given himself space to free the arms and cracks a massive six which brings up the England 400.
Josh Hazlewood to Stuart Broad. Short, down leg side backing away cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Mitchell Starc to James Anderson. Bouncer, down leg side ducked, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Mitchell Starc to James Anderson. Back of a length, down leg side moves in front, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Mitchell Starc to James Anderson. Length ball, down leg side moves in front glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Mitchell Starc to James Anderson. Back of a length, down leg side moves in front glancing, Gloved to short leg for no runs, fielded by Bancroft.
Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad. Length ball, down leg side backing away driving, mis-timed in the air under control to deep extra cover for 3 runs, fielded by Lyon.
Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad. Short, down leg side moves in front defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
OUT! Caught. Josh Hazlewood to Craig Overton. Bouncer, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to short leg, by Bancroft. Perfect bouncer from Hazlewood. Right into the body and Overton gets himself into a tangle. Throws the hands at the ball and gloves it straight to short leg.
Josh Hazlewood to Craig Overton. Bouncer, outside off stump ducked, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Josh Hazlewood to Craig Overton. Short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
Josh Hazlewood to Stuart Broad. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Warner.
Josh Hazlewood to Stuart Broad. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Bancroft.
Josh Hazlewood to Stuart Broad. Short, down leg side on the back foot working, mis-timed to short leg for no runs, fielded by Bancroft.
Mitchell Starc to Craig Overton. Seaming away short, to leg on the back foot, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Mitchell Starc to Craig Overton. Seaming away back of a length, to leg on the back foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Mitchell Starc to Craig Overton. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Cummins.
Mitchell Starc to Stuart Broad. Short, down leg side on the back foot defending, inside edge to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Warner.
OUT! Bowled. Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, inside edge. The good position England were in is being wasted. Bairstow felt he needed quick runs with only the bowlers left but he possibly should have looked down the ground. Tried to whip the ball off the stumps and found the edge into middle stump.
Mitchell Starc to Jonny Bairstow. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
Josh Hazlewood to Craig Overton. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Bancroft.
OUT! Caught. Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg, by Cummins. Once more England's tail are being blown away too easily. Woakes did not look comfortable against the bumpers and tried to get inside the line. This only aided him in clipping the ball off his hip and all the way down to fine leg. 450 is looking far away.
FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. That will give Woakes confidence. A rare delivery in his half and he transfers the weight perfectly into the drive.
Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Marsh.
Josh Hazlewood to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Bancroft.
OUT! Caught. James Anderson to Nathan Lyon. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on, by Ali.
There it is. As soon as Lyon scoops the ball straight up Smith calls in Paine with a lead of 259. The Aussies had a 20 minute blast after lunch but all eyes now turn to the England batting innings.
With the pitch beginning to show signs of wear and tear it isn't going to be easy. The new ball spell could be crucial and England will be hoping Alastair Cook can find some form along with James Vince. Australia's fiery attack will have hopes of chipping away at the vulnerable batting line-up with an Ashes victory in sight.
FOUR! James Anderson to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs. Clubbed back down the ground and straight at Jimmy Anderson who has to take evasive action in his follow-through.
James Anderson to Nathan Lyon. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
Stuart Broad to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
Stuart Broad to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to point for no runs, fielded by Vince.
FOUR! Stuart Broad to Tim Paine. Length ball, middle stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Down the wicket and smacked with a straight bat down towards a wide long on.
Stuart Broad to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to slips for no runs, fielded by Cook.
Stuart Broad to Tim Paine. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
Stuart Broad to Tim Paine. Length ball, to leg on the front foot working, hit pad to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
OUT! L.B.W. Verified by umpire after REFERRAL. James Anderson to Pat Cummins. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad. The fuller length does the trick for Anderson. Uses the reverse-swing with the old ball as well to trap Cummins on the pad. Hopeful review from the Aussie quick but this is smashing into leg stump. 50th Test wicket for Anderson this year.
James Anderson to Pat Cummins. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Broad.
James Anderson to Pat Cummins. Reverse Swing-In length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, hit pad to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Stoneman.
James Anderson to Pat Cummins. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Anderson.
James Anderson to Pat Cummins. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, bottom edge to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
FOUR! Stuart Broad to Tim Paine. Short, off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs. Expensive over to start after the break. Broad attempts the change-up but the line is off and Paine manages to go with the angle.
Stuart Broad to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Root.
Stuart Broad to Tim Paine. Length ball, to leg on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins. Short, outside off stump swayed away Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
FOUR! Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. Opens up the offside and creams a lovely cover drive.
Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Vince.
Moeen Ali to Pat Cummins. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot sweeping, to fine leg for 1 run.
A rather up and down session for both teams. Initially England flew out of the traps with James Anderson striking twice to dismiss both of the overnight batsmen before a ridiculous run-out left Mitchell Starc trudging off. Since then though Tim Paine and Pat Cummins have made batting look simple pushing Australia's lead up to 240. How long until Steve Smith decides to declare? We will find out in 40 minutes after the lunch break.
Moeen Ali to Pat Cummins. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
SIX! Moeen Ali to Pat Cummins. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Huge hit from Pat Cummins. Bowled into the slot and Cummins has a free swing of the arms and connects beautifully.
FOUR! Moeen Ali to Pat Cummins. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, bottom edge past fine leg for 4 runs. Off line from Moeen and a free hit for Cummins.
Moeen Ali to Tim Paine. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run.
Moeen Ali to Tim Paine. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Cook.
Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins. Bouncer, off stump on the back foot, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Vince.
Stuart Broad to Tim Paine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
Stuart Broad to Pat Cummins. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to fine leg for 1 run.
OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Bouncer, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, outside edge to wicketkeeper, by Paine.
Australia regain the Ashes! Woakes feathers an edge through to Tim Paine and the Aussie players are off on their celebrations. The result shows how much better Australia have been not just in this game but the series. A 3-0 lead going into the Boxing Day Test and they will have eyes on a whitewash.
We had a dramatic start to the day with play being delayed by three hours because of a few wet patches on the wicket but Australia knew as soon as they were able to get out there a result was on the cards. Josh Hazlewood finished with 5-48 and he was superb using the pitch conditions perfectly and he showed his intent with a wicket first ball of his spell today. England won't be able to believe how they lost from the position they were in at 368-4 in the first innings and a couple of team changes could be on the horizon for Melbourne.
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Khawaja.
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Hazlewood.
Mitchell Starc to James Anderson. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
Mitchell Starc to James Anderson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot working, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Marsh. Jimmy has two balls off Starc to face.
Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Hazlewood.
Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Hazlewood.
Mitchell Starc to Chris Woakes. Yorker, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Starc.
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Bouncer, down leg side ducked, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Length ball, to leg on the back foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Bouncer, down leg side ducked, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Pat Cummins to James Anderson. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Khawaja.
FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes. Bouncer, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, top edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs. Woakes is looking for the single to get back on strike for the next over and manages to pick up a boundary instead. Consolation runs.
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Khawaja.
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Khawaja.
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to deep backward point for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, hit pad to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Bancroft.
Pat Cummins to James Anderson. Short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Warner.
Pat Cummins to James Anderson. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Pat Cummins to James Anderson. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Paine.
Pat Cummins to James Anderson. Bouncer, outside off stump on the back foot, hit helmet to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bancroft. Vicious bouncer. Anderson turns the head and gets a blow on the helmet. All of the fielders are concerned but Jimmy looks fine to carry on.
OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Stuart Broad. Bouncer, outside off stump moves in front Fended, Gloved to wicketkeeper, by Paine. England's dreams are nearly all over. Broad only lasts two balls after Cummins bowls a perfect bouncer targeting the armpit. The tailender can only try and ride the bounce but the ball brushes the glove and Tim Paine makes no mistakes behind the stumps.
Pat Cummins to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Hazlewood.
Josh Hazlewood to Stuart Broad. Length ball, to leg on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Hazlewood.
OUT! Caught. Josh Hazlewood to Craig Overton. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot working, leading edge to gully, by Khawaja. Five for Hazlewood and a birthday catch for Khawaja at gully. Overton was trying to turn the ball into the legside but he played down the wrong line and gets a big leading edge. Australia are two wickets away from bringing home the Ashes.