OUT! Run Out. Chris Woakes to Andrew Tye. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed back to bowler, direct hit by Woakes. High class stuff from Woakes, digging in a slower bouncer that Tye can't get hold of and then picking up another run out as he nails the non-striker's stumps.
So Australia finish on 270/9 on the back of another Aaron Finch century, but you would suggest England are the happier of the two sides at the halfway mark. The right-handed opener was a class above the rest of the Aussie batsmen, with no one else making a score in excess of 36. The tourists were superb in the field and their spinners caused plenty of issues. Joe Root was the surprise package, sneaking through seven overs for a more than useful 2/31. The hosts will have to come out firing with the ball if they want to defend against a dynamic England order, it should be exciting.
49.5
SIX! Chris Woakes to Andrew Tye. Full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Stand and deliver stuff from Tye, that's just what Australia need at this stage.
49.4
Chris Woakes to Andrew Tye. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
49.3
Chris Woakes to Andrew Tye. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Bairstow.
49.2
Chris Woakes to Cameron White. Yorker, off stump on the front foot driving, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Root.
49.1
OUT! Caught. Chris Woakes to Mitchell Starc. Slower length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, by Roy. The drop doesn't end up costing the tourists too badly. Starc continues to swing from the hip but he doesn't quite get hold of this one, and Roy settles under it with ease. Woakes gets his first wicket of the day, well deserved after a parsimonious spell.
48.6
Mark Wood to Mitchell Starc. Back of a length, to leg on the front foot pulling, well timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, dropped catch by Root. Spilled in the deep, that's one of the first mistakes England have made tonight. It's right down Root's throat in the deep but he grasses it, I think maybe he couldn't pick it up as the ball came out of the sun.
48.5
Mark Wood to Cameron White. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
48.4
Mark Wood to Mitchell Starc. Yorker, off stump on the front foot driving, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow.
48.3
Mark Wood to Cameron White. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Woakes.
48.2
Mark Wood to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Rashid.
48.1
Mark Wood to Cameron White. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Woakes.
47.6
Chris Woakes to Mitchell Starc. Off cutter back of a length, to leg on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Hales.
47.5
Chris Woakes to Mitchell Starc. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, hit pad to backward point for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
47.4
OUT! Run Out. Chris Woakes to Cameron White. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to silly mid on, direct hit by Woakes. Fancy footwork from Woakes ends Carey's debut innings. The England side love their football, they warm up with it every day, and clearly it's working for them. The batsmen try to scamper through and steal a single, but Woakes is bang on target with his big right boot. Quality stuff.
47.3
Chris Woakes to Cameron White. Half volley, outside off stump backing away driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
47.2
Chris Woakes to Cameron White. Length ball, off stump moves in front flick, hit pad to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
47.1
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Roy.
46.6
Mark Wood to Alex Carey. Slower ball short, down leg side down the track pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Root.
46.5
Mark Wood to Alex Carey. Slower ball short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
46.4
Mark Wood to Cameron White. Back of a length, off stump backing away pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Woakes.
46.3
Mark Wood to Alex Carey. Slower length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Plunkett.
46.2
Mark Wood to Cameron White. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Buttler.
46.1
Mark Wood to Cameron White. Half volley, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Bairstow.
45.6
FOUR! Adil Rashid to Alex Carey. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Purrs of delight around the ground as Carey goes over extra cover in style. These are handy runs for the hosts.
45.5
Adil Rashid to Cameron White. Leg spinner full toss, off stump down the track driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Woakes.
45.4
Adil Rashid to Cameron White. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump down the track pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
45.3
Adil Rashid to Alex Carey. Leg spinner back of a length, off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for 1 run, shy attempt by Root.
45.2
FOUR! Adil Rashid to Alex Carey. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Lovely stroke, breaking his wrists through this sweep in order to manufacture it into the gap.
45.1
Adil Rashid to Cameron White. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
FOUR! Marcus Stoinis to Chris Woakes. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs. Finished in style, Woakes plonks this over the top and gets a big hug from Root. England seal victory by 4 wickets and go 2-0 up in the series.
Once again England have mastered a runchase to canter home with plenty of overs to spare. There was no standout innings on this occasion, instead a workmanlike display from six of their top eight as they made light work of Australia's total. Mitchell Starc (4/59) sent some nerves through the away dressing room with a fired up spell, but Joe Root (46*) and Chris Woakes (39*) remained composed until the end. The tourists' bowling display deserves plenty of credit, they were able to stifle the hosts through proactive captaincy, canny spin bowling and clever changes of pace. It leaves Steve Smith's men with a tough ask to haul themselves back into the series, they'll have the chance to do so in two days time in Sydney.
44.1
FOUR! Marcus Stoinis to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs. Glorious, Woakes leans back to open up the offside and then carves this with sublime timing. The end is nigh in Brisbane.
Mitchell Marsh to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep extra cover for 3 runs, fielded by Warner.
43.5
Mitchell Marsh to Chris Woakes. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, hit pad to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Richardson.
43.4
Mitchell Marsh to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by White.
43.3
Mitchell Marsh to Chris Woakes. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
43.2
Mitchell Marsh to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Stoinis.
43.1
Mitchell Marsh to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump down the track flick, inside edge back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
End of Over 43
Over 43. 9 runs. Bowler: Marcus Stoinis. England: 262/6 (rr 6.09)
42.6
Marcus Stoinis to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Richardson.
42.5
Marcus Stoinis to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, inside edge to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Smith.
42.4
Marcus Stoinis to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Richardson.
42.3
FOUR! Marcus Stoinis to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs. Thumped to the fence, Stoinis isn't quick enough to test out the middle of the pitch. Woakes has plenty of time to rock back and cross-bat the ball with power.
42.2
Marcus Stoinis to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Finch.
42.1
Marcus Stoinis to Joe Root. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Head.
Jhye Richardson to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Carey.
41.5
FOUR! Jhye Richardson to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, past deep backward square leg for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Stoinis. Oh dear, this is sloppy work in the deep. Woakes places his shot well and pushes hard for a couple, so Stoinis charges after it in the hope of preventing it. Inexplicably the ball eludes him and trickles into the ropes, much to the delight of the England fans sat behind him.
41.4
Jhye Richardson to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Richardson.
41.3
Jhye Richardson to Chris Woakes. Yorker, middle stump on the front foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
41.2
Jhye Richardson to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to slips for 1 run, shy attempt by Smith.
41.1
Jhye Richardson to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Stoinis.
End of Over 41
Over 41. 4 runs. Bowler: Andrew Tye. England: 247/6 (rr 6.02)
40.6
Andrew Tye to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep backward point for 3 runs, fielded by Stoinis.
40.5
Andrew Tye to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
40.4
Andrew Tye to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Smith.
40.3
Andrew Tye to Chris Woakes. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Stoinis.
40.2
Andrew Tye to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Stoinis.
40.1
Andrew Tye to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Smith.
SIX! Jhye Richardson to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Dispatched over the ropes with aplomb, that'll settle any nerves in the England camp. Woakes just leans back and wallops with disdain.
39.5
FOUR! Jhye Richardson to Chris Woakes. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. That's a quality shot from the number eight, Woakes creaming the ball through extra cover with all the grace and poise of a number three.
39.4
Jhye Richardson to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to gully for 1 run, shy attempt by Smith.
39.3
Jhye Richardson to Joe Root. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by White.
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OUT! Run Out. Chris Woakes to Andrew Tye. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed back to bowler, direct hit by Woakes. High class stuff from Woakes, digging in a slower bouncer that Tye can't get hold of and then picking up another run out as he nails the non-striker's stumps.
So Australia finish on 270/9 on the back of another Aaron Finch century, but you would suggest England are the happier of the two sides at the halfway mark. The right-handed opener was a class above the rest of the Aussie batsmen, with no one else making a score in excess of 36. The tourists were superb in the field and their spinners caused plenty of issues. Joe Root was the surprise package, sneaking through seven overs for a more than useful 2/31. The hosts will have to come out firing with the ball if they want to defend against a dynamic England order, it should be exciting.
SIX! Chris Woakes to Andrew Tye. Full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Stand and deliver stuff from Tye, that's just what Australia need at this stage.
Chris Woakes to Andrew Tye. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Chris Woakes to Andrew Tye. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Bairstow.
Chris Woakes to Cameron White. Yorker, off stump on the front foot driving, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Root.
OUT! Caught. Chris Woakes to Mitchell Starc. Slower length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, by Roy. The drop doesn't end up costing the tourists too badly. Starc continues to swing from the hip but he doesn't quite get hold of this one, and Roy settles under it with ease. Woakes gets his first wicket of the day, well deserved after a parsimonious spell.
Mark Wood to Mitchell Starc. Back of a length, to leg on the front foot pulling, well timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, dropped catch by Root. Spilled in the deep, that's one of the first mistakes England have made tonight. It's right down Root's throat in the deep but he grasses it, I think maybe he couldn't pick it up as the ball came out of the sun.
Mark Wood to Cameron White. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
Mark Wood to Mitchell Starc. Yorker, off stump on the front foot driving, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow.
Mark Wood to Cameron White. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Woakes.
Mark Wood to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Rashid.
Mark Wood to Cameron White. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Woakes.
Chris Woakes to Mitchell Starc. Off cutter back of a length, to leg on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Hales.
Chris Woakes to Mitchell Starc. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, hit pad to backward point for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
OUT! Run Out. Chris Woakes to Cameron White. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to silly mid on, direct hit by Woakes. Fancy footwork from Woakes ends Carey's debut innings. The England side love their football, they warm up with it every day, and clearly it's working for them. The batsmen try to scamper through and steal a single, but Woakes is bang on target with his big right boot. Quality stuff.
Chris Woakes to Cameron White. Half volley, outside off stump backing away driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Chris Woakes to Cameron White. Length ball, off stump moves in front flick, hit pad to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Chris Woakes to Alex Carey. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Roy.
Mark Wood to Alex Carey. Slower ball short, down leg side down the track pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Root.
Mark Wood to Alex Carey. Slower ball short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Mark Wood to Cameron White. Back of a length, off stump backing away pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Woakes.
Mark Wood to Alex Carey. Slower length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Plunkett.
Mark Wood to Cameron White. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Buttler.
Mark Wood to Cameron White. Half volley, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Bairstow.
FOUR! Adil Rashid to Alex Carey. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Purrs of delight around the ground as Carey goes over extra cover in style. These are handy runs for the hosts.
Adil Rashid to Cameron White. Leg spinner full toss, off stump down the track driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Woakes.
Adil Rashid to Cameron White. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump down the track pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
Adil Rashid to Alex Carey. Leg spinner back of a length, off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for 1 run, shy attempt by Root.
FOUR! Adil Rashid to Alex Carey. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Lovely stroke, breaking his wrists through this sweep in order to manufacture it into the gap.
Adil Rashid to Cameron White. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
FOUR! Marcus Stoinis to Chris Woakes. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs. Finished in style, Woakes plonks this over the top and gets a big hug from Root. England seal victory by 4 wickets and go 2-0 up in the series.
Once again England have mastered a runchase to canter home with plenty of overs to spare. There was no standout innings on this occasion, instead a workmanlike display from six of their top eight as they made light work of Australia's total. Mitchell Starc (4/59) sent some nerves through the away dressing room with a fired up spell, but Joe Root (46*) and Chris Woakes (39*) remained composed until the end. The tourists' bowling display deserves plenty of credit, they were able to stifle the hosts through proactive captaincy, canny spin bowling and clever changes of pace. It leaves Steve Smith's men with a tough ask to haul themselves back into the series, they'll have the chance to do so in two days time in Sydney.
FOUR! Marcus Stoinis to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs. Glorious, Woakes leans back to open up the offside and then carves this with sublime timing. The end is nigh in Brisbane.
Mitchell Marsh to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep extra cover for 3 runs, fielded by Warner.
Mitchell Marsh to Chris Woakes. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, hit pad to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Richardson.
Mitchell Marsh to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by White.
Mitchell Marsh to Chris Woakes. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
Mitchell Marsh to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Stoinis.
Mitchell Marsh to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump down the track flick, inside edge back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
Marcus Stoinis to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Richardson.
Marcus Stoinis to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, inside edge to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Marcus Stoinis to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Richardson.
FOUR! Marcus Stoinis to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs. Thumped to the fence, Stoinis isn't quick enough to test out the middle of the pitch. Woakes has plenty of time to rock back and cross-bat the ball with power.
Marcus Stoinis to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Finch.
Marcus Stoinis to Joe Root. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Head.
Jhye Richardson to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Carey.
FOUR! Jhye Richardson to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, past deep backward square leg for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Stoinis. Oh dear, this is sloppy work in the deep. Woakes places his shot well and pushes hard for a couple, so Stoinis charges after it in the hope of preventing it. Inexplicably the ball eludes him and trickles into the ropes, much to the delight of the England fans sat behind him.
Jhye Richardson to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Richardson.
Jhye Richardson to Chris Woakes. Yorker, middle stump on the front foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
Jhye Richardson to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to slips for 1 run, shy attempt by Smith.
Jhye Richardson to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Stoinis.
Andrew Tye to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep backward point for 3 runs, fielded by Stoinis.
Andrew Tye to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
Andrew Tye to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Andrew Tye to Chris Woakes. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Stoinis.
Andrew Tye to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Stoinis.
Andrew Tye to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Smith.
SIX! Jhye Richardson to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Dispatched over the ropes with aplomb, that'll settle any nerves in the England camp. Woakes just leans back and wallops with disdain.
FOUR! Jhye Richardson to Chris Woakes. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. That's a quality shot from the number eight, Woakes creaming the ball through extra cover with all the grace and poise of a number three.
Jhye Richardson to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to gully for 1 run, shy attempt by Smith.
Jhye Richardson to Joe Root. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by White.