Cricket Scorecard

... SECOND INNINGS ...

Even after getting both Carey and Khawaja dismissed, the struggles didn't end for England as the Australian tail wagged and how. Cummins, Starc, Boland and Lyon all made crucial contributions down the order. A fair criticism for England's bowling was that they didn't attack the stumps consistently, and their short-ball ploy gave underwhelming returns as well. 

Adelaide has always been a good batting venue and the average first innings score here is 393. And according to Mark Waugh on air, it is an average score, but one cannot conclude how good the score is until both sides have batted on the same surface. Australia started off really nicely with Weatherald and Head but with both openers dismissed in a quick span of time, they needed a rebuilding phase, which came through Usman Khawaja, their make-shift number 4 in the absence of Steve Smith. His 82,

A well-deserved five-wicket haul for Jofra Archer and finally, after a frustrating forty minutes into Day 2, England have managed to clean up the Australian tail. The hosts finished the opening day being 8 down on 326, and coming into the second day, they have added 45 runs to their overnight score, in just 8.2 overs. Archer looked the most effective bowler for England, his pace was good, and he bowled with conviction as well. He raises the ball to acknowledge the crowd cheering for him as the

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, ! LBW! Jofra Archer gets a fifer, or does he? He has to wait as Nathan Lyon takes the review here. YES, he does. This is his third five-wicket haul against the Aussies.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, Good length and on off, Nathan Lyon blocks it out with a straight bat and holds the pose as well.

Josh Tongue to Scott Boland, Length again and on off, Scott Boland keeps it out to the off side.

Josh Tongue to Scott Boland, Hits the length hard and just around off, Scott Boland steers it towards point.

Josh Tongue to Scott Boland, Play and a miss! Short of a length and outside off, Scott Boland looks to cut it away but misses.

As has been the case in this Test so far, barring Archer, the bowling from the rest has been strictly ordinary. They haven't targeted the stumps much, and this morning, except for Starc getting bowled, barely any delivery has finished on the stumps. Josh Tongue has looked like the second-most effective bowler in terms of hitting consistent lines and lengths. And... here he comes into the attack, replacing Brydon Carse. 15-1-63-1 are Tongue's bowling figures. 

Josh Tongue to Nathan Lyon, Back of a length and outside off, Nathan Lyon cuts it away to deep point for a single.

Josh Tongue to Nathan Lyon, Fuller and on off, Nathan Lyon drives it firmly but straight to mid off.

Josh Tongue to Nathan Lyon, On a length and around off, Nathan Lyon looks to push it away but gets an inside edge towards square leg.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, Fuller in length and on middle, angling in, Scott Boland safely negotiates it down the pitch.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, Hits the length hard and on middle and leg. Nathan Lyon misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards fine leg. A leg bye taken.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, Short of a length and on off, Nathan Lyon dabs it down towards gully and shouts a loud 'Nooo' to deny the run.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Nathan Lyon ducks under it.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, ! The runs continue to flow here! Short of a length and just outside off. Nathan Lyon lets the ball come to him. He hops up to ride the bounce and guides it away through point for a boundary.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, Good-length delivery, on off, Nathan Lyon gets a bit squared up but manages to pat it towards short cover.

This bleeding of runs from the Australian lower order is evidently frustrating the Englishmen.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, Hits the length hard and on off, Scott Boland keeps it out towards backward point.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, Bangs in a quick bouncer at 141.7 clicks, on middle and leg, Scott Boland ducks under it well.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, No run.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Pulls his length back a bit and around off, Nathan Lyon steers it to deep point for one.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Fuller and on middle and leg, Nathan Lyon knocks it to mid on.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, No run.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, ! Wow..that is a fabulous shot!

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, On a length and on off, Scott Boland is solid in his defense again.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, No run.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, Jaffa!

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, ! Streaky! Jofra Archer bangs this into the pitch and just outside off. Scott Boland backs away and just hangs his bat away from his body. It takes the outside edge and flies past Harry Brook at second slip for a boundary.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, No run.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, Hard length and on off, Scott Boland steers it towards point for one.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, ! Gets it away! Pitched up and around off, Scott Boland strides out and drives it. He hits it a bit uppishly but beats Ben Stokes at mid off to his right as the ball races away to the fence for a boundary.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Length again, on off, Nathan Lyon works it through square leg for another run.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, Good length and on middle, Scott Boland nudges it to mid-wicket for a run. 350 UP FOR THE AUSSIES!

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, On a length and on off, angles in a bit, Scott Boland pats it down in front of short cover.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Back of a length and on leg, Nathan Lyon clips it towards fine leg for a single.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, Hard length and around off, Scott Boland keeps it out to the off side.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, Pitched up and on middle and leg, Scott Boland knocks it to short mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, Just short!

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, BEATEN! Fuller in length and on off, shapes away a touch. Scott Boland looks to play at it but the ball zips past the outside edge.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, ! BOWLED'EM! Jofra Archer strikes back with a beauty.

Scott Boland is the last batter in for Australia. 

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, ! This is just poor bowling! Short and wide outside off, begging to be put away. Mitchell Starc extends his arms and smashes it over point for yet another boundary.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, FIFTY FOR STARC! He is just enjoying his batting in this Ashes, and this is back-to-back half-centuries for him.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Hard length and on leg, Mitchell Starc pats it to short mid-wicket.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, ! That's Mitchell Starc's fourth boundary in 10 balls.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, ! Punished! Short of a length and outside off. Mitchell Starc gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it through point for his third boundary of the day already. He looks in the mood here.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Nathan Lyon finally gets off the mark on his 20th ball! On a length and on off, Nathan Lyon clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

Day 1 was action-packed on the field for sure, but it drew a lot of attention even after it ended. 

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Brydon Carse begins with a good-length delivery, on off, Nathan Lyon gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Touch fuller and on off, Mitchell Starc drives it to mid off. 8 runs off the over.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, ! Sweet timing!

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Pitched up and on off, Mitchell Starc knocks it towards mid off.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, A low full toss, on middle, angling in sharply, Mitchell Starc misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Four!

In all readiness for Day 2 to commence in Adelaide. Sunny conditions greet the umpires and players as they walk out to the middle. The English players scatter out and take their spots on the field. Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon are the overnight batters for Australia. Jofra Archer (16-5-29-3) to get us underway with the ball. Starc to face. Here we go...

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Jofra Archer starts with a fuller delivery, on middle, angling in, Mitchell Starc drills it to mid on.

England, meanwhile, will be pleased with their overall effort with the ball, having avoided long wicketless spells and kept Australia from fully taking control. Their bowlers shared the workload well, with disciplined spells and a couple of standout performances, especially from Jofra Archer, yielding multiple wickets, when partnerships threatened to grow. The focus on the second morning will be clear - clean up the tail quickly and give their batters the best possible chance to respond on ev

Australia will take heart from the way their middle order stood up after early pressure, with one substantial half-century from Usman Khawaja and a couple of valuable supporting knocks helping them recover from tricky positions. However, the highlight for them was the counter-attacking hundred from Alex Carey who also surpassed Steve Smith with the most Test runs for Australia in this calendar year. The lower order also showed resistance late in the day to push the total beyond 300, but wit

Day 2 is delicately set up in this third Test as Australia and England return with the hosts on 326/8 after a gripping opening day that swung back and forth. Australia managed to cross the 300 mark through resilience and timely partnerships, but England ensured they stayed in the contest by striking at regular intervals, leaving the match finely balanced heading into a pivotal second day. On that note, welcome to our coverage as we bring you all the action from the iconic Adelaide Oval.

... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...

Right then, that is it from a hard-fought Day 1 of the 3rd Test. Australia will be keen to squeeze out as many runs as possible with their last two wickets and push England’s batting back for as long as they can. England, meanwhile, will aim to wrap things up quickly, knowing that batting conditions should be more favourable due to the hot temperature and that they need to make the most of it to challenge the hosts. Day 2 begins on 18th December, Thursday at 11.30 pm GMT (Previous Day), and

The final session belonged firmly to Alex Carey, with the rest playing around him as Australia once again found a way to fight back. He first combined with Josh Inglis in a fluent 59-run stand that pushed the hosts into a strong position, before Mitchell Starc joined him to add another partnership worth 50. It was Australia’s fourth fifty-plus stand of the innings, underlining their ability to respond every time England struck and turn the pressure back on the visitors. Carey eventually br

If the morning had sparks, the afternoon began with an explosion. Jofra Archer thundered in after lunch and blew the game wide open, striking twice in his first over to remove Marnus Labuschagne with the very first ball and then Cameron Green soon after. England sensed blood, but Ashes cricket is never that simple. Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey stood firm, showing patience, grit, and defiance to wrestle back control. Khawaja silenced the noise with an excellent fifty as the pair added 91 v

The contest crackled into life straightaway as Australia came out with intent, Travis Head and Jake Weatherald playing positively while England’s bowling wavered early on. But momentum shifted sharply, as it so often does in this rivalry. Two wickets in two overs, first through Jofra Archer and then Brydon Carse, left Australia suddenly on the ropes at 33/2 and brought the game to a boil. Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja then showed resolve and temperament, absorbing the pressure an

SESSION SUMMARY - 132 runs and 3 wickets in 33 overs! It was a gripping opening day with momentum swinging back and forth, as Australia and England traded blows throughout. Usman Khawaja’s redemption knock and Alex Carey’s maiden Ashes hundred stood out as the defining highlights, helping the hosts edge ahead by stumps. England, though, will not be too unhappy with their efforts led by Jofra Archer, having shown enough fight with the ball to keep themselves firmly in the contest.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Straightish, fullish, on the stumps, Nathan Lyon resolutely defends it off the front foot. And that will be STUMPS on Day 1!

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Short and down leg, Lyon gets inside the line to work it across, but misses.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Slanted on the leg stump, on a hard length, Nathan Lyon tucks it off the back foot to mid-wicket. 

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Shapes away from off, full in length, Lyon shoulders arms. 

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Length ball, on middle, Lyon tucks it to the mid-wicket region.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Short of a length, on middle and leg, Lyon rises up with the bounce and nudges it to square leg.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, ! Archer goes full and aims the pads, Mitchell Starc flicks to the left of the diving fielder at mid-wicket for a boundary. Starc moves into his 30s!

Last over of Day 1 coming up now.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Slanted into the batter, on a good length, Starc keeps it out in the off side.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Width on offer, short in length, outside off. Mitchell Starc flashes hard at it, but misses to get any sort of a connection.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, On a back of a length, straightening up off the pitch, around off. Starc plays from the crease, opens the bat face at the point of contact and steers it to backward point. The fielder from gully cuts it off.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Hard length, on off, at 132.8 kph. Mitchell Starc defends off the back foot to the off side. 

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, A bit too straight, down leg, on a fullish length. Starc tries to whip that across but misses. Jamie dives to his right and gathers it.

Change? Yes, Jofra Archer (15-5-25-3) is back on for a short burst before Stumps.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, On a fuller length, shaping away on off, Nathan Lyon plays with a straight bat and drives it back to Stokes. Ben collects the ball on his follow-through and throws flatly over the batter's head to the keeper. 

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Back of a length, drifting closer to the off pole and then seaming away. Lyon is watchful and makes a tight leave.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Well outside off, on a good length, left alone as he curves away.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Loose from Lyon! Back of a length, at 132.6 kph, swinging away off the seam. Lyon plays away from his body, looking to slash it through point, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Tailing full toss, on middle, Lyon mistimes his flick to short mid-wicket. 

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Swing straightaway! Full and wide outside off, curving further away, Lyon is happy to leave.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, A bit too full, on the pads, Starc flicks it to the left of square leg, but the fielder is quick to cut it off. Starc is about halfway down the pitch, and is sent back by Lyon on a sharp call. Starc can only chuckle in the end as it will be Lyon to face Jofra Archer probably with the new ball.

Second New Ball available now.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Slides in from off, on a length, Starc defends it off the back foot to short cover.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Spins away from off, on a length, Starc fends it to point. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Full and around off, a front foot steer to cover-point. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Shortish, outside off, Starc punches it to extra cover.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Lands it full, on off, defended well by Starc off the front foot. 

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Banged halfway into the pitch, on the leg stump line. Lyon rides the bounce and tucks it to mid-wicket. The fielder from square leg dives to his left and makes a half-stop, parrying the ball to his left. No run taken.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Good-length delivery, around off, Lyon ducks under it just in the nick of time to leave. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Short of a good length, on the leg stump, Starc nudges it off the back foot through backward square leg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Short one, on middle, ducked underneath by Starc.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Shortish delivery, on off, Starc rides the bounce and dabs it with soft hands to point. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Length ball, around off, left alone by Starc.

Will Jacks to Nathan Lyon, A tad short, on off, Lyon rocks back and nudges it through mid-wicket. Starc denies the single.

Will Jacks to Nathan Lyon, Pushed through, full and on middle, Lyon flicks it to short mid-wicket. 

Will Jacks to Nathan Lyon, Fuller and on middle, spinning in, Lyon smothers the spin. 

Will Jacks to Nathan Lyon, Flat and on a length, on the pads. Lyon pads it off the back foot to short leg.

Nathan Lyon comes out to the middle now.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, ! STRAIGHT AND GONE! England finally get Carey's wicket through Jacks. Alex Carey departs on a quality knock of 106 (143). Australia are 321/8.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, An offie on a fuller length, on middle, Carey leans on and eases it back to Jacks.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Banged short and outside off, Starc drops his wrists down to leave. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Stumps on attack, full in length, angling in. Starc drills it to mid on. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Slammed short into the deck, on off, Carey pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single. The 50-run partnership comes up between Carey and Starc. The 4th fifty-plus stand for Australia in this innings. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Takes on the short ball on off, and pulls it off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Well-directed bumper, on middle and leg. Starc ducks underneath it. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, On top of off, on a length, Starc camps back and taps it with soft hands to short cover.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Pitched fuller and on off, Mitchell Starc drills it to long off for a single. The partnership is worth 48 runs between Carey and Starc. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Touch short and around off, Alex Carey plays off the back foot and steers it to the left of short third for a single. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Dropped short and outside off, Starc stands tall and cuts it to deep point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Slides one onto the pads, Starc watchfully blocks it in front.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Floated up, full at 80.3 kph, Starc carves it off the front foot to short cover. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Length ball, on off, Carey goes back and across and nudges it through mid-wicket for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, On a fuller length, angling in, dragged off the front foot to mid on. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Around off, on a length, defended nicely. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, ! Off the gloves! Shortish ball from Stokes, going down leg. Mitchell Starc gets inside the line, swivels to pull it away, but it goes off the gloves due to extra bounce and stays out of reach of Jamie Smith's leap to his right. Races away to the fence behind. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Good length, on off, blocked off the back foot. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, On off and full, Starc knocks it to short cover. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Fuller ball, around off, Starc drags it off the toe end to mid on. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, In front of the sticks, on a length, Carey watchfully blocks it down the strip. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Tossed up, full and around off, driven off the front foot to cover-point for a quick single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Outside off and a tad short, Carey cuts it to deep point for a single. A sarcastic cheer from the Aussie faithful as Jacks concedes 100 runs. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Short, outside off, Starc cuts it away to sweeper cover for a single. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Full and on middle, Starc leans forward and smothers the spin. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Pushed fuller, on off, Alex Carey drives it inside out wide of long off for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Length ball, outside off, Starc flashes it off the back foot but misses. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, 100 FOR ALEX CAREY! A top-class knock from the Aussie keeper-batter. His 3rd Test hundred, and the first in The Ashes. Absolutely risk-free cricket from a quality batter and the Adelaide crowd adores the local boy getting to his milestone. An emotional moment for him as he removes his helmet, looks at the heavens and raises his bat. Full and outside off, driven off the front foot through the extra cover gap. The ball is cut off by the deep as Carse flicks the ball

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Full and on off, nipping bit in. Carey gets on the front foot and pushes it straight to mid on. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Angled on the leg stump, on a length. Mitchell Starc covers the line and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Length ball, outside off, steered off the back foot to backward point. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, On a shorter length on off, Alex Carey pulls it to the right of deep square leg for a single. On 98 now, is Carey.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Hard length, on off, Starc rises with the bounce and punches it off the inside edge to mid on.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Back of a length, on the stumps, Mitchell Starc works it across to the left of deep square leg for a couple runs. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Slams the deck hard, on off, blocked straight off the back foot.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, No run.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, STRAIGHT UP AND LANDS SAFE! Uh, oh! A No Ball called for overstepping. Too many errors from Carse. Short of a good length, around off. Mitchell Starc clears the front leg, clubs it over mid-wicket, but gets no timing. He does manage to clear the in-field as the ball plugs in the deep mid-wicket region, with Jacks mopping it up. Two taken.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Nips in from outside off, on a length. Alex Carey goes deep in the crease and punches it in front of mid on for a single. 

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Length ball, on off, bunted off the back foot to cover.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Not that full, not too short, around off, Starc drives it to short extra cover.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Straight and full, on off, Starc middles it, but hits it back to the bowler. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Short and on middle, angling in. Carey gets on the back foot and pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Back of a length, into the batter, Carey watchfully flicks it but finds short mid-wicket.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Around middle and leg, on a length, Starc steers it to deep square leg for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Stokes is back on. At 130.9 kph, this is bashed on a length, on off. Starc gets on the front foot and defends it. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, In the channel of off, good length. Starc steers it past cover-point for a single. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, ! Goes downtown! Full from Brydon, a slot ball, around off. Mitchell Starc plays with a straight bat and effortlessly lofts it over the bowler for a boundary. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Speared in on a length, at the leg stump. Starc tries to nudge it to the leg side but gets rapped on the front thigh pad.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, ! Precision in that shot! Touch full and around middle. Mitchell Starc swings through the line and lofts it over wide mid on for a boundary. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Hard length, on middle, angling further in. Starc alertly blocks it off the back foot.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, On a nagging length, outside off, Carey plays of the back foot and cuts it to deep point for a single. 

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Short and on off, Carey hops in the crease and taps it to cover-point for a single. Carey moves to 94!

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Short of a good length, on middle and leg, Starc gets squared up due to extra bounce and fends it off the back foot in front of cover. Carey hesitates a bit but they eventually cross over for a single.

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Very short again, on off, Mitchell Starc briefly thinks about pulling that away, but withdraws his bat away from the line and leaves. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Another one banged hard into the pitch, on top of middle. Starc drops it down the pitch with soft hands. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, A rib-tickler from Tongue, short and on the bodyline. Starc gets insde the line and nudges it with soft hands to the left of Pope at short leg. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Full and straight at the stumps, Starc plays from the crease and drives to mid off. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Short and on middle, Starc stands tall and pulls it away to deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Outside off, and full, Carey goes for an expansive front foot cover drive, but inside edges. The ball goes past the stumps to the leg side for a single. 

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Fuller one, on off, crisply driven to mid off. 

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, 2 runs.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, No run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, ! Through the gap! Back of a length, angling outside off. Alex Carey watches the ball closely, gets on the back foot and punches it through the cover and point gap for a boundary. Carey moves into his 90s! 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Hits the deck hard, on middle, Starc rides the bounce and defends it down the pitch. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Angling in and around middle, on a length, Starc whips it away, but straight towards mid-wicket. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Short and outside off, Starc drops his wrists and arches back to leave. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Hard length, on off, Starc knocks it down the ground, to the left of mid off. Stokes chases it down before the ropes. Two taken.

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Fullish delivery on the stumps, Starc flicks it to short mid-wicket. 

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Full and on the pads, Alex flicks it to the left of mid-wicket for a quick single. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Steep bumper, on top of off, Carey rides the bounce and bunts it down the strip with soft hands.

DRINKS BREAK. With Cummins' dismissal, England have now got an opening from one end to run through the tail of Australia. But fairly, the likes of Starc and Lyon can bat for longer periods as well. 

Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins, ! TAKEN AT SHORT LEG! Brydon Carse strikes now.

Has Cummins nicked it? Nitin Menon, the on-field umpire, instantly raises his finger on the appeal for the catch. But Cummins immediately sends it upstairs for a review. Snicko shows a clear spike when the ball is next to the inside edge. The on-field decision is upheld and that will be the fall of the Aussie skipper. 

Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins, Back of a length and around off, Pat Cummins stabs it out to short cover.

Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins, Pitched up and on middle, angles in, Pat Cummins blocks it out well.

Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins, Fuller and on the pads, Pat Cummins clips it through mid-wicket for a brace,

Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins, On a length and on off, Pat Cummins pushes it to cover.

Brydon Carse (9-0-44-1) is back into the attack, replacing Will Jacks.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, A bouncer now, on middle, Alex Carey ducks under it.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, angling into the body of the batter. Pat Cummins tries to duck initially but realises it is not that short. He takes his eyes off the ball but manages to nudge it towards square leg for one.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, Hard length and on middle, angling in, Pat Cummins keeps it out nicely.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Back of a length and on leg, Alex Carey tucks it through mid-wicket for a run.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, On a length and on leg, Pat Cummins flicks it through square lg for a single.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, ! Australia have clearly shifted gears now! Josh Tongue loses his line and bowls this full, but down the leg side. Pat Cummins just has to get some bat on it and glances it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, ! Clean strike! Gives this some more air, full and on middle Alex Carey gets down on one knee and smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. He moves to 84 now.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Short again, on leg, Pat Cummins nudges it to mid-wicket for one.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, No run.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, ! Great shot!

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Tossed up, full and around off, Pat Cummins goes after it but fails to connect.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Floated, short and on middle, Alex Carey flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, Good length and on off, Pat Cummins backs away and guides it to point.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, On a length and on leg, Alex Carey clips it towards square leg for a single. 250 up for Australia!

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, ! Streaky! Fuller in length and on off, angling away. Alex Carey charges down the track to loft it over extra cover, but slices it off the top edge over backward point for a boundary.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle and off, Alex Carey sways away from it.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, A big shout for caught behind, but turned down! England players look really confident here, and Ben Stokes takes the review. This is short of a length and outside off, Alex Carey looks to cut it away but the ball goes under his bat to the keeper, where Jamie Smith grabs it in front of him. There is a noise and Smith asks his skipper to send it upstairs straightaway. Snicko shows a big spike but that is before the ball passes the bat, and the third umpire deem

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, No run.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Pushed through quicker, short and on off, Pat Cummins looks to defend on the back foot but gets a bottom edge onto his foot as the ball rolls to the off side.

A helmet passed on from the dressing room for Ollie Pope as he is stationed at leg gully. 

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Flighted, full and on off, Pat Cummins drives it to mid off.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Short again and on off, Pat Cummins fends it away towards point.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Flatter, shortish and on off, Pat Cummins stays back and pushes it to short cover.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Floated, full and on leg, Alex Carey works it wide of mid on for a single.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Tossed up, full and on middle, Alex Carey knocks it to the left of the bowler.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, Full but angling down the leg side, Pat Cummins fails to flick it away. Jamie Smith dives to his left to collect it sharply behind the stumps.

Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis, ! DRAGGED ON! Josh Tongue gets his maiden Ashes wicket. He lands this back of a length and on the fourth, the stump line, gets it to nip back in sharply with extra bounce. Josh Inglis stays back and tries to guide it to third man, but gets cramped up for room, and the ball goes off the toe-end to crash onto the stumps. A nice little knock of 32 off 39 from Inglis comes to an end, and the 59-run stand has been broken as well, with Australia 244/6 now.

That wicket has again woken up the Barmy Army from its slumber. Australian captain Pat Cummins walks in at number 8. 

Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis, Pitched up and middle and off, Josh Inglis blocks it out.

Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis, Touch fuller and on off, Josh Inglis takes a good stride out and drives it through covers for a brace.

Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis, EDGED AND !

Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis, Fuller one but well outside off, Josh Inglis makes an easy leave.

Josh Tongue (10-1-40-0) returns for a fresh spell. He replaces Jofra Archer.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, ! Connects well this time!

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Quicker, short and around off, Alex Carey rocks back to pull it away but gets a bottom edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Shortish and on middle, Josh Inglis nudges it towards mid-wicket for another run.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Shorter in length and outside off, Alex Carey cuts it to deep point for a run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Floated, full and on off, Josh Inglis uses his feet and knocks it wide of mid off for a single.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Tossed up, full and on off, Josh Inglis defends it on the front foot.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Bangs this into the pitch, on off, Alex Carey rides the bounce well and keeps it out.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, No run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Short of a length and around off, Alex Carey steers it to point.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Alex Carey ducks under it.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Good length and on middle, nips back in, Alex Carey pats it towards short mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Back of a length and around off, Alex Carey punches it to short cover.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Short again and on off, turns in, Josh Inglis keeps it out to the off side.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, No run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, ! Oh..that's aggressive! Looped up, full and on middle. Josh Inglis goes down on one knee and slogs sweeps it. He does not get it from the middle but hits it towards the vacant deep mid-wicket region as the ball trickles to the fence for a boundary.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, 1 run.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Floated, full and on middle, Alex Carey drills it back to the bowler.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Tossed up, full and on off, Alex Carey pushes it to extra cover.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Pitched up and on off, Alex Carey works it off the inner half of the bat to deep square leg for a single.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Sharp bowling!

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, On a length and on off, Alex Carey looks to push it away but gets an inside egde to the leg side.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Full and on the pads, Josh Inglis flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Touch fuller and on middle, Josh Inglis tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Good length and on off, Josh Inglis stays back and blocks it out.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Slows it up, full and on off, Alex Carey steers it towards point.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, No run.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Fires one full and on leg, Alex Carey uses his feet to whip it away but gets an inside edge toward the fine leg region for a brace.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, ! Sloppy effort in the field!

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Drops it short and on middle, Alex Carey pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Floated, full and on off, Josh Inglis flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Back of a length and just on off, straightens a bit. Alex Carey drops his hands and lets it go to the keeper.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, No run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, No run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, A bouncer now, on middle, Alex Carey ducks under it.

STAT - Alex Carey has now scored the most number of Test runs for Australia in 2025. 619 runs under his belt as of now at a very healthy average of 51.6. He goes past Steve Smith (618 runs at an average of 51.5).

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, 1 run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, 1 run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Oh...close! Slows it up, full and on off, Josh Inglis once again goes for the reverse sweep but does not hit it cleanly. Joe Root at first slip anticipates it early and moves to his right, but as Inglis did not connect well, the ball flies to the left of Root, towards deep third. Two taken.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, ! Fine shot!

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Drags his length back, on middle, Alex Carey rocks back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Flighted, full and around off, Alex Carey drives it straight to extra cover.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, 1 run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, No run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Put down? Yes, but it will be very harsh to call it a dropped catch, as Brydon Carse puts in a great effort here. Fuller and around off, Alex Carey drills it really hard but does not keep it along the ground. It flies flat and low to the left of short cover, where Brydon Carse dives to that side to take it with his left hand but it just does not stick in. Stokes comes in and appreciates Carse for his attempt here.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Hits the length hard, on middle, nips back in with some bounce. Alex Carey gets cramped up and misses the ball as it goes off his thigh pad towards backward point.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, A wide yorker, outside off, Alex Carey tries to squeeze it away but only manages to jam it back to the bowler.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, On a length and on leg, Alex Carey tucks it to mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Massive shout for LBW, but turned down! However, Ben Stokes, after a discussion with his bowler and keeper, takes the review. Jofra Archer steams in from around the wicket, serves this full, on middle, angling in sharply. Alex Carey gets stuck on his crease and misses his flick to get hit on the pads. Snicko confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows it to be missing the leg stump. England lose a review as the on-field call of Not Out stands.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, No run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Quicker, short and on middle and leg, Josh Inglis pats it towards square leg.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, A bit short and on middle, angles in, Alex Carey nudges it through mid-wicket for one.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, 1 run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, ! Brilliant shot!

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Tossed up, full and on middle, Josh Inglis blocks it out.

Will Jacks to bowl from the other end.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, FIFTY FOR CAREY! Another fantastic knock from him, and this is his 13th Test half-century. He just continues to get better and better with every game. This is floated, full and around middle, Alex Carey goes down and paddles it towards deep fine leg for a three runs.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, MAIDEN OVER! Short of a length, outside off, Josh Inglis leaves it alone.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Goes fuller but angles it into the pads, Josh Inglis clips it to short mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Pitched up and around off, Josh Inglis drives it firmly wide of short cover, where Joe Root dives to his right to make a fine stop.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Touch fuller and on middle, Josh Inglis fends it back towards the bowler. 

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Short of a length and on middle, Josh Inglis gets on his toes and blocks it out.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, No run.

We are back for the last session! The England players are making their way out to the middle and spreading out to take their respective field positions.

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

Usman Khawaja answered his critics in the best possible manner, bringing up his 28th Test fifty, as the duo added 91 runs together. Just when the partnership was beginning to look menacing, Khawaja got a touch too aggressive and threw his wicket away for 82. Alex Carey, unbeaten on 48, and Josh Inglis then saw out the rest of the session without fuss and will look to build another strong stand, while England will be desperate to break through quickly and get into the lower order. Join us at

Jofra Archer took matters into his own hands and went bang bang in the very first over, breaking a crucial partnership by removing Marnus Labuschagne with the first ball and then sending Cameron Green back soon after for a duck. However, with little support from the other end, England once again allowed Australia to rebuild. Usman Khawaja looked as solid as ever, while Alex Carey continues to shine in this format. The pair gave nothing away, punished anything loose, and turned a tricky po

SESSION SUMMARY - 100 runs and 3 wickets in 26 overs! England burst into the session with real intent, but it proved to be a false dawn. Much like the pattern we have seen throughout this series, the visitors failed to capitalise when they had the upper hand. As the saying goes, you cannot afford to give Australia even the slightest opening, because they will make you pay, and that is exactly what happened for most of the session. However, after toiling away for a long time, England finally h

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Short and outside off, Inglis punches it off the back foot to extra cover. for a single. And that will be TEA on Day 1!

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Full and on middle, spinning in. Inglis dabs it to short leg. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Lengt, on off, whipped off the back foot to the mid-wicket region for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Fuller one, drifting on the leg stump. Alex Carey paddles it to deep fine leg for a c couple of runs. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Slides it on middle, full in length, pushed back at the bowler. 

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Outside off, Inglis plays the full ball off the back foot and cuts it to the left of deep cover for a single. 

Last over before Tea coming up now.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Shortish delivery, over middle, ducked safely by Carey. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Short again, on the leg stump. Carey ducks under it by getting inside the line. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Short at 140.4 kph, on middle, Carey leans back, just for a moment, looks to ramp it over the keeper, but aborts that plan. Leaves it alone. 

Ben Stokes to Josh Inglis, Short and on middle and leg. Josh Inglis stands tall and pulls it over mid-wicket. The ball loses its steam in the outfield as it is mistimed. Archer from mid-wicket chases it down. Three taken. 

Ben Stokes to Josh Inglis, Nip-backer at 136.2 kph, on middle and leg, on a length. Inglis rises with the bounce to defend, but the ball goes off the bottom edge and rolls past the stumps. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Halfway into the pitch, short and on off, Alex Carey arches back and slaps it through backward point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Slanted across the batter on a length. Josh Inglis taps it across with soft hands. 

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, On a lower trajectory, touch full and on middle. Josh Inglis backs away to keep it out.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Flatter and fuller, on middle, flicked off the front foot to square leg.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Spins in from middle, on a length, Josh Inglis nudges it off the back foot to backward square leg.

Josh Inglis comes out to the middle now.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, ! FLATLY SWEPT AND TAKEN! A wicket for England against the run of play and this is a self-inflicted one. Usman Khawaja departs for 82 (126) and Australia are 185/5.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, BEATEN! Drifts in and then turns away from a fuller length, on the fourth stump. Khawaja is sucked into the defensive push on the front foot, and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Overpitched, on the toes, clipped to deep backward square leg for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Well-directed short delivery, on top of off. Usman Khawaja tries an evasive pull shot by taking his eyes off the ball and misses. Stokes gives a steely stare to Khawaja. 

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Banged short and on middle, Usman ducks underneath it. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Leg bye.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Down leg, on a back of a length, Carey looks to flick it around the corner, but misses. Jamie Smith collects it low to his right behind the stumps. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Fraction fuller, on middle, Carey nudges it to short mid-wicket. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Spins away from off, on a length, stabbed off the back foot to the off side. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Wide on off, touch full, Khawaja gets on the back foot and runs it straight to backward point. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Similar length and line, Carey plays an identical cut shot to deep point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Flatter and shorter, outside off. Usman Khawaja cuts it to the left of the diving backward point fielder for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Short and drifting on the leg stump. Carey is quick to rock back and he pulls it to deep square leg for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Full and on middle, Carey leans on and eases it to the off side.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Fullish delivery, outside off, driven off the front foot to extra cover.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, A big appeal for LBW, but Stokes seems unsure about it. Length ball and slanting down leg, Carey gets inside the line to flick, but misses and wears it on the thigh pad.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Width on offer, on a length. Usman Khawaja presses back and cuts it away, but straight to backward point. 

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Straight on middle, on a length. Usman nudges it to square leg. 

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, ! A boundary for Australia after almost 5 overs. Short and outside off, Usman Khawaja weighs back and cuts it to deep backward point for a boundary. He moves into his 80s now. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Angled on the pads, full, flicked from the crease for a single to square leg.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Just gets in time! On a length, outside off. Usman Khawaja cuts it off the back foot to deep point. Usman has to hurry as the throw is flat to the keeper, but he does make home in the end. Two taken.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Around off, on a length. Carey steers it to deep point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Slightly overpitched, on off, pushed to mid off. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Length ball, on middle and leg, nudged to square leg off the back foot.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Shortish delivery, spinning away on off. Usman Khawaja cuts it to the left of deep point and calls for the second straightaway. Ben Duckett runs across from deep square leg and dives to cut it off. Two taken. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Dropped short, on the leg stump. Carey hangs back and nudges it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Short and on top of off. Usman Khawaja runs it to point off the back foot.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Outside off, on a length, eased into the cover-point region.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Pushed fuller and on middle, nipping in. Khawaja tries to defend off the front foot, but the ball deflects off the inside edge and then onto the pads.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Half and appeal for LBW, but Ahsan Raza denies. Stokes straightaway gestures that there's an inside edge.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Back of a length, on middle, steered across to deep square leg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Too straight down leg, full in length. Carey misses to flick. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Full and on the stumps, drilled down to long off for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Fraction short, on off, Alex Carey punches it to the left of extra cover. The fielder there makes a good diving stop.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Short and on off, punched to the short cover fielder. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Pitched fuller and on middle and leg. Alex defends it watchfully.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Tad short and on the stumps. Usman rocks back and tucks it to the square leg region for a single. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Flatter and fuller on middle, Khawaja nudges it to the leg side.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Fuller and on off, Carey gets on the front foot and eases it to the off side.

A mandatory concussion test for Carey is in place as the Australian physio is in. Carey looks comfortable to carry on. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, LEG BYES! Sharp short ball from Stokes, angling into the bodyline with a good lift off the deck as well. Carey tries to pull, but the ball gets big on it and he misses. It deflects off the helmet and lobs over the slip cordon to race away to the deep third fence.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, On top of middle, on a length, Alex Carey gets on the front foot and nudges it to the leg side with soft hands.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, The stumps are attacked, full in length. Carey flicks it from the crease to mid-wicket.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Slightly short than full, on off. Carey presses forward and punches it to extra cover.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Length-delivery, angling in from off. Usman Khawaja hangs deep in the crease and works that across to deep mid-wicket. A single taken.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Pitched full and outside off, Usman Khawaja gets on the front foot and drives it to deep cover for a single. Australia's run rate is a clean 4 right now. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Short and on off, punched off the back foot to extra cover.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Lands it full and on middle, Usman Khawaja advances down the track and mistimes it over the bowler's head. The ball slows down before the ropes and Root from mid on chases it. Two taken. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Overpitched delivery, outside off, Carey carves it out to mid off for a quick single. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Fuller, on off, steered away to cover-point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, ! Up and over! Jacks feeds in on a fuller length, just outside off. Usman Khawaja dances down the track and lofts it inside out over wide mid off for a boundary.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Back of a length, on off, Alex Carey weighs on the back foot and punches it through point for a couple of runs. The partnership between these two now is worth 57 runs. 150 UP FOR AUSTRALIA!

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Length ball, on off, angling in. Alex Carey knocks it to extra cover.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, He plays this full ball on the front foot and drives it straight to mid off. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Just around off, on a slightly fuller length. Carey tucks it to mid-wicket. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, On the stumps, on a length, Carey blocks it straight off the back foot.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, A half-hearted appeal for LBW, and not given. Clearly sliding down leg. Back of a length, a bit too straight onto the pads. Carey is beaten on the flick shot as he plays over the line and is rapped on the front thigh pad.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Pushed fuller, around off, Khawaja drives it to the right of mid off, who cuts it off inside the ring. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Drags the length again, on off. Alex Carey plays with soft hands and taps it to the right of exta cover for a single.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Tossed up, full and on middle, Carey takes a giant stride forward to push it back to the bowler.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, At 81.4 kph, this is flighted fuller and on off. Khawaja gets forward and defends it out.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Identical line and length, spinning away. Usman plays off the back foot and steers it to deep point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Drops it a tad short and outside off, Carey rocks back and cuts it to deep backward point for a single.

DRINKS BREAK. Since Archer's double strike in the first over of the session, it's been all Australia. Khawaja, with a solidly paced half century and Carey, with his insane counter-attacking skills, have stabilised this Aussie batting again. Ever since Archer has been taken out of the attack, the bowling from England has looked inconsistent. Josh Tongue has been a little wayward, while Carse is still searching for his rhythm. England have their field placements wrong at the moment, one feels, and

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Hard length and on off, Usman Khawaja stabs it out in front of point.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Good length and on off, shapes away a bit, Usman Khawaja steers it away towards point.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, A bouncer now, on off, Usman Khawaja sways away from it.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Short of a length and outside off, Alex Carey cuts it to deep point for a run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Hard length and around leg, Alex Carey nudges it to deep square leg for a run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Full again and on middle and leg, Alex Carey closes the bat face and drills it to mid on.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Touch fuller and on middle, Alex Carey blocks it down the pitch.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Hits the length hard and on middle and leg, Alex Carey pats it back towards the bowler.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and outside off, Usman Khawaja cuts it through point for a run. That also brings up the 50-RUN PARTNERSHIP between these two batters.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Back of a length and around off, Alex Carey steers it to deep point for a single.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, A big mix-up in the middle but no harm done! On a length and on off, Usman Khawaja steers it towards gully. He calls for the run, and Alex Carey responds, but then sends Carey back when he is already halfway through. Ollie Pope picks up the ball, Carey turns around and puts in a dive as Pope misses his shy at the bowler's end. 

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, ! TWO IN TWO! Short of a length and outside off, begging to be put away. Usman Khawaja extends his arms and plays the cut to perfection through backward point for another boundary.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, ! Put away!

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Brydon Carse continues with the fuller length, on off, Alex Carey drills it hard and finds the gap through covers for a brace.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Pitched up and on off, Alex Carey drives it firmly but straight to cover.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on leg, Usman Khawaja tucks it towards mid-wicket for a run.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Overpitched and on off, Usman Khawaja drills it straight to mid off.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, 1 run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, No ball!

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, FIFTY FOR KHAWAJA! So much talk about his place in this Test side, but he has responded in fine fashion with this excellent half-century. His 28th in Test cricket and he will be looking to make it a big one. Good length and on off, Usman Khawaja taps it wide of cover for a quick single. He raises his bat to soak in all the applause.

4 fours for Carey in his breezy knock of 26. He has been such an asset for this Aussie batting unit in the middle order. Probably one of the best counter-attackers in this format. 

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Fuller one and around off, Alex Carey presses forward and pushes it through covers for a brace. 12 runs off the over.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Pitched up and on off, Alex Carey drills it away but fails to beat extra cover.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, ! Good shot!

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on middle, Usman Khawaja clips it through square leg for a run.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Full toss, on the pads, Alex Carey flicks it to deep square leg for a single. A couple of looseners to start this over from Tongue.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, ! A freebie!

Will Archer get another over? He won't. Switch of ends for Josh Tongue (7-1-19-0) as he returns and replaces Archer.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Hits the deck hard, on off, Usman Khawaja dabs it down to point.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Pitched up and on off, Alex Carey pushes it towards cover for a single.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Short of a length and just outside off, Alex Carey tries to cut it away but goes a bit too hard and stabs it out to short cover.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Much fuller and on leg, angles in too, Alex Carey misses his flick again and gets hit on the pads this time.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, No run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, ! Lovely shot!

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Hard length and angling into the body of the batter. Usman Khawaja steps across to get inside the line of it and glances it towards fine leg for a brace. He moves to 48 now. Also, Nelson on the board as well.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Another bouncer now, on middle, Usman Khawaja ducks under it.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Bangs in a bouncer, outside off, Usman Khawaja makes an easy leave. The umpire signals one for the over.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and on middle, Usman Khawaja tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Good-length delivery, on off, Alex Carey keeps it out to the off side.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, BEAUTY! Brydon Carse lands this on a hard length and in the corridor of uncertainty, threatens to angle in but straightens after hitting the deck. Alex Carey gets drawn forward to play at it but the ball zips past the outside edge.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and on off, Usman Khawaja dabs it down to the right of point for a single.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and on off, Usman Khawaja gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller and on off, Usman Khawaja knocks it towards mid off.

An interesting graphic shown on air. England have been much fuller in this session as compared to the morning, where they were a bit more on the shorter side. Archer, specifically, has targeted the stumps more. 

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on middle, Usman Khawaja stays back and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, A bouncer to end the over, on middle, Alex Carey ducks under it. This is probing stuff from Archer.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, No run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, 2 runs.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Touch fuller and on middle, angling in a bit, Alex Carey stays back and pats it towards cover-point.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Back of a length and on off, Alex Carey hops up and punches it to cover.

An update on Steve Smith, in case you missed it. Smith is down with a bout of vertigo and left the ground prior to the toss. Surely, his absence is being felt now in that Australian dressing room. 

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Good length and around off, Alex Carey guides it towards point.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Another yorker, on off, Usman Khawaja digs it out to the off side.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and on off, Usman Khawaja rides the bounce and steers it through backward point for a brace.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, EDGED, JUST SHORT! Touch fuller and around off, gets it to shape away a bit. Usman Khawaja pushes at with soft hands without much footwork. He gets an outside edge that goes on the bounce to first slip. Second time this has happened with Khawaja now.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Josh Tongue follows the bumper with a fine yorker, on off, Usman Khawaja gets his bat down and jams it out to backward point.

Pretty unorthodox field for Khawaja. Two catching mid-wickets, Pope and Duckett, barely 5 meters apart. There is a mid on in place as well. Expect short stuff and an odd full-ball teaser to tempt the southpaw. 

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, A bouncer now, on off, Usman Khawaja watches it through and sways away from it.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and on middle, Usman Khawaja steps across and clips it to short mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on leg, Usman Khawaja works it through square leg for one.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Nasty! Bangs in a quick and sharp bouncer at 146 clicks, on middle. Usman Khawaja gets a bit late to duck under as the ball goes off the back of his shoulder to the keeper.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Close! Pitched up and on off, shaping in a bit. Alex Carey looks to drive it away but gets an inside edge through square leg for a single.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Much fuller and around off, Alex Carey drills it away but, Will Jacks at cover-point dives to his right to make a fine stop.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Touch fuller and angling into the leg side, Alex Carey flicks it away through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Good length and on middle, angling in, Alex Carey tucks it away to short mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Short of a length and outside off, Alex Carey punches it wide of cover-point. Ben Duckett dives to his right but only makes a half stop. They cross. 100 UP FOR AUSTRALIA!

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Hard length and angling into the body of the batter. Usman Khawaja steps across but still gets cramped up. Loses his bottom hand but manages to clip it through square leg for a single.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Pitched up and on off, Usman Khawaja mistimes his drive off the bottom edge back to the bowler.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and on off, Usman Khawaja stays back and keeps it out to the off side.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Fuller in length and on middle and leg, Usman Khawaja tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Josh Tongue begins with a full toss at around 150 clicks, on off, Usman Khawaja knocks it to mid off.

Josh Tongue (5-1-15-0) to operate from the other end.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Pitched up and on middle, Alex Carey knocks it back to the bowler. An evenful first over after Lunch.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, ! Cut away! Short of a length and outside off. Alex Carey aceept the width on offer and smashes it through point for a blazing boundary.

Christmas has come early. Two of the softest dismissals you will ever see in cricket. Momentum has heavily swung back in England's favor. The Barmy Army is very active now, and they will be far noisier in the stands. Alex Carey is in at number 6.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Pitched up but down the leg side, Alex Carey fails to glance it away. Jamie Smith grabs it well behind the stumps, diving to his right.

Jofra Archer to Cameron Green, ! c Brydon Carse b Jofra Archer.

Jofra Archer to Cameron Green, Welcomes him with a bouncer, on middle and off, Cameron Green ducks under it.

The big man, Cameron Green, walks in at number 5. Got sold for some really big bucks in the IPL auction last evening. 

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, ! TAKEN! What a start to the afternoon session for England. Jofra Archer strikes and breaks the 61-run stand.

Welcome back for the afternoon session. It's pretty nicely poised at the moment. Conditions have gotten hotter now as the English players spread out in the field. Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne walk to the crease to resume their alliance for the third wicket, which has added 61 runs. Jofra Archer (6-2-7-1) will get us underway in the second session. Marnus to face with a couple of slips in place. Here we go...

... DAY 1, SECOND SESSION ...

Don't know how much Brook's dropped catch would cost England, but Australia's make-shift number 4 has got a decent start after that lifeline while batting on just 5. He has since added 36 runs to his name. England need a motivational bowling spell from someone and break this partnership. The pitch has slowed down, evidently, and batting is expected to get easier with the sun baking down. And that's what this Aussie pair will try to exploit. A riveting post-Lunch session awaits. Play resumes at 2

All the momentum Australia got was sucked up and nullified for a good period of controlled bowling, bringing the game into balance. The runs dried up as Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne tried to rebuild. Australia could have potentially been three down, had Brook clung to Khawaja's outside edge deep in the session. However, the partnership blossomed as Khawaja eventually found the fluency and switch flicked, whereas Labuschagne grew in confidence every passing over to coast them safely to Lunch.

England looked flat in the first forty minutes or so, as they didn't target the stumps much. But then came the turning point. Archer bowled a maiden in between, much more with control and backed it up with a breakthrough. Soon after, in the very next over, Head was fished out through a stunning one-handed grab from Crawley off Carse's bowling. Australia got quickly off the blocks in the first eight overs, but that foundation of 33/0 soon became 33/2 with both openers back in the hut in no time.

Trailing by 2-0 in the series, on a good batting pitch, the English front line of attack was excessively irregular. Specifically, Carse, who was way too short in his lengths and fed too many looseners on the lines to the benefit of the two left-handers. Head and Weatherald cashed on the poor deliveries, sending them to the ropes, while Archer tried to keep things tight at the other end. The short ball stuff with the new ball clearly didn't work in England's favor due to a lack of execution, as t

A zig-zagging morning session in this third Ashes Test, but to be very honest, the Australians would be the happier of the two sides, as Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja not only defused the threat of a collapse, but scored a fair clip as well. England showed a lot of character with the ball after sending both openers back, especially Archer, who thoroughly examined the batters. But the rest were far from being consistent with their lines and lengths. And surely, Khawaja's dropped catch has

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Looped up, full and on off, Usman Khawaja fends it away. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 1!

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, EDGED BUT DOES NO CARRY!

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Four!

England are taking their own sweet time, to ensure that this is the last over before the break. Jacks and Stokes are involved in a chat regarding field placements. 

Will Jacks to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne drills it to long on fo a run.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Flighted, full and on middle, Usman Khawaja uses his feet and flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run. Joe Root picks up and throws it at the batter's end, where it hits Marnus Labuschagne's back and deflects onto the stumps. That must have hurt a bit.

Will Jacks to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Full again and on middle and leg, Usman Khawaja knocks it down the pitch.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, ! Nicely played! Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, not enough to trouble the batter. Usman Khawaja gets on top of the bounce and pulls it away to the deep backward square leg for a boundary.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne clips it towards square leg for a single.

Well, that was a struggle for Jacks. Went for 10 runs in his opening over. Khawaja's assurance and fluency is visible now, while Labuschagne is growing in confidence gradually as well. 

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Short of a length and in that channel outside off, nips back in, Marnus Labuschagne leaves it alone.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and on off, Marnus Labuschagne gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Slows it up, full and on middle, Usman Khawaja knocks it towards mid on.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, ! Gets it away! Flatter, full but down the leg side. Usman Khawaja goes down on one knee and paddles it away to the deep fine leg fence for a boundary.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Drags his length back, on middle, Usman Khawaja nudges it to short mid-wicket.

Will Jacks to Marnus Labuschagne, A loopy low full toss around off, Marnus Labuschagne reaches out for it and drives it to the left of mid off. Joe Root chases after it and slides to push it back inside just in time. Three taken.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Flighted, full and on middle, Usman Khawaja drills it to the right of mid on for a single.

About 10 minutes remain for Lunch. Time for spin now as Will Jacks replaces Josh Tongue.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Tossed up, full and on leg, Usman Khawaja clips it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and on off, Usman Khawaja guides it towards point for one.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Bangs this into the pitch and around off. He falls over on his followthrough as well. Usman Khawaja rides the bounce well and steers it to point.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Overpitched and on the leg stump line, Usman Khawaja flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on middle, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne clips it towards square leg for a run.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Good length and on off, nips back in sharply. Marnus Labuschagne strides out to block but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Full and on middle, Usman Khawaja steps across and clips it to mid-wicket for a single.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller again but down the leg side, Marnus Labuschagne lets it go.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitched up and on middle, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne tucks it to mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Full and on off, Usman Khawaja flicks it away towards mid-wicket for a single.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, ! Excellent shot! Short of a length and just outside off. Usman Khawaja pounces on that quickly. He frees his arms and crunches it over backward point for a boundary.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Right in the blockhole, on off, angling in, Usman Khawaja digs it out towards mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and around off, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Bangs this into the pitch, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne lets it go.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, No run.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, A massive shout for LBW, but turned down!

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Fuller again and angling into the pads, Usman Khawaja clips it towards mid-wicket for a quick single.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller and on middle, Usman Khawaja drills it towards mid on.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, ! Put away! Short of a length and around off, sits up nicely for the batter. Usman Khawaja picks up the length early, swivels and pulls it away to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, Pulls his length back, on middle and off, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out to the off side.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitched up and on middle, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it out.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Touch fuller and on off, Usman Khawaja taps it to the right of short cover for a quick single.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Bangs in a quick and bouncer, on middle, Usman Khawaja ducks under it.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Good length and on off, Usman Khawaja guides it off the outer half of the bat towards point.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, ! Nice shot! Josh Tongue goes a bit too straight and full, angling into the pads. Usman Khawaja brings his wrists into play and flicks it away with excellent timing through square leg for a boundary.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne tucks it away to mid-wicket. MAIDEN OVER!

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Touch fuller and on off, shaping in, Marnus Labuschagne steps across and fends it to the leg side.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Hard length and on the sixth stump line, holds its line, Marnus Labuschagne offers no shot at it.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitched up and around off, Marnus Labuschagne drives it firmly but straight to short cover.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Good length and on off, nips back in a bit, Marnus Labuschagne leaves it alone.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne knocks it towards mid on.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, ! A big chance goes begging here.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Fuller in length and around off, shapes away a bit. Usman Khawaja looks to play at it but gets an outside edge along the ground wide of point. The fielder dives to his right but only gets a hand on it to parry it behind. Two taken.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and outside of, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Pulls his length back, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne fends it away.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, ! Finds the gap this time. Much fuller and just around off. Marnus Labuschagne takes a stride out, keeps a steady head and drives it beautifully to the left of mid off for a boundary.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, No run.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, ! Easy pickings!

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and on off, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out on the pitch. A few words exchanged between Ben Stokes and Marnus. Also, Stokes has overstepped here and it is called a No Ball.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller in length and on off, shaping in sharply, Marnus Labuschagne plants his front foot only to leave it alone.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Hits the length hard and on middle, angling in too. Usman Khawaja looks to heave across the line but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Good length and on middle, jags back in, Usman Khawaja steps across and pats it towards short mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Bangs this into the pitch, well outside off, gets some extra bounce. Usman Khawaja leaves it alone.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller and in that channel outside off, holds its line, Usman Khawaja lets it go to the keeper.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and on off, jags back in a bit. Usman Khawaja gets late on his cut and chops it down behind as the ball rolls to the left of the keeper.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Much fuller and on off, Usman Khawaja strides out and pushes it to short cover.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on off, Usman Khawaja pats it down towards short cover.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Hits the length hard from around the wicket, on the sixth stump line, nips back in a bit. Usman Khawaja offers no shot at it.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and around middle, Marnus Labuschagne rolls his wrists and pulls it along the ground to deep square leg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller in length and just outside off, Marnus Labuschagne does not get tempted and leaves it alone.

DRINKS! It has been a pretty even first hour of this Test match. England were a bit inconsistent with their line and lengths at the start, and the Aussie openers took advantage of that, scoring freely. However, Jofra Archer broke through and has looked like the most threatening bowler for the visitors so far. After that, Zak Crawley took a blinder and in the blink of an eye, both the openers were back in the hut. The English will be hoping to build on that and pick up a couple of more in the

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, A skiddy delivery, tad fuller and on off. Usman Khawaja covers the line and stabs it down the pitch.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Fuller than the previous two balls, at 144.6 kph, Usman shows no interest in going fishing at it.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Similar line and length, Uzzie does the same. Leaves it.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Fullish and straightish, outside off, Usman Khawaja leaves it on the front foot. 

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Short on top of off, Usman Khawaja stands tall and taps it across with soft hands to the mid-wicket region.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Josh Tongue replaces Brydon Carse. Starts off with a length ball, fairly outside off. Khawaja lets it be.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Into the pitch, angling in and around middle. Usman Khawaja plays off the back foot and nudges it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Usman Khawaja has gone past the 50-run mark just twice in his last 27 Test innings.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Down leg, short in length. Khawaja gets inside the line and sees that off. 

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and at 144 kph, angled at the pads. Marnus Labuschagne tries to flick it across, but gets a thick leading edge and the ball travels along the ground through cover-point for a single. 

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Nagging length, on off, blocked off the back foot. 

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Hasty run! Short of a good length, angling in on middle. Usman Khawaja covers the line and nudges it to backward square leg. Usman calls for a single but Marnus Labuschagne is slow to get off the blocks. Ben Duckett is quick to get on the ball and throws it to the batting end, but misses his shy, allowing Marnus to make home.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Lasers it on a good length and on off, Usman watchfully leaves as the ball angles in and straightens up after pitching. 

Brydon Carse to Marnus Labuschagne, Short at 135.2 kph, on the leg stump line, Marnus Labuschagne rides the bounce and steers it straight to square leg.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Khawaja is away! Back of a length, landing outside the leg stump line. Usman Khawaja brings his bat across the pads and nudges it to deep fine leg for a single to get off the mark.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Pitched wide outside off, short in length. Usman leaves this harmless delivery.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and outside off, at 135.6 kph, Khawaja offers no shot. 

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length, well outside off, jumping off the deck. Usman arches back to leave.

The scene has suddenly changed here in Adelaide. England have roared back in this game with a couple of wickets in back-to-back overs. So, that brings Usman Khawaja out to the middle. Big pressure on him with his spot in the team on the line, and only getting to know that he is playing this Test 30 minutes before the start.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, ! TAKEN! What a stunning grab from Crawley and it is back-to-back wickets for England. Both the Aussie openers are back in the hut as Travis Head trudges back on 10 (28). Australia are 33/2.

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, EDGED, BUT DOES NOT CARRY! Slams the deck hard, cutting away a fraction from off. Marnus Labuschagne is squared up as he looks to block off the back foot. Plays with soft hands and gets a thick outside edge that goes on the bounce to the first slip fielder.

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Just around off, nipping back in, outside off. Marnus Labuschagne with a very tight leave.

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Too short at 147.4 kph, on middle. Marnus Labuschagne alertly ducks under it. 

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Hard length, on top of off, at 145.3 kph. Marnus Labuschagne opens the bat face off the back foot and eases it to point. 

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, ! TOP EDGE AND CAUGHT BEHIND! Jofra Archer manufactures the first wicket for his side. Jake Weatherald departs on 18 (27) and Australia are 33/1.

Marnus Labuschagne walks out to bat at number 3.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Slants it on the leg stump, jagging down further on a length. Jake misses out on the flick, and wears it on the front pad.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Angled in at the pads, full in length, flicked across to mid on.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, God! Another No Ball as Carse oversteps, again! Short and outside off, punched off the back foot through the narrow gap between catching short cover and cover-point. Two taken.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, 2 runs.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Overpitched, outside off, Head carves it away, but finds short cover.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Fullish delivery, on middle, flicked off the pads to the mid-wicket region for a single.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Loosener, but Weatherald must be kicking himself for missing out on that. Wide short ball, outside off. Jake tries the square cut by throwing the kitchen sink, but misses to connect.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Wild swing and a miss! Too short from Carse, wide on off. Jake Weatherald looks to pull it over the leg side, but the ball gets extra bounce and it passes over the angled bat. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Fuller one, on middle, shaping in. Jake Weatherald presses forward and defends it straight.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Finally, a MAIDEN from England. Back of a length, on off, defended off the back foot by Head.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Cranks it up at 146 kph, fractionally fuller, nipping in on the pads. Travis Head gets on the back foot to nudge it to the leg side, but misses and takes a blow on the front pad.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Much fuller, angling in from off, at 145.7 kph. Travis Head blocks it watchfully from the crease.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Banged short, on the leg stump. Travis Head gets inside the line and nudges it to short mid-wicket. 

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Slams the deck hard, and snaps his wrist a bit harder to angle the ball into the batter. Travis Head gets on the back foot and opens the bat face to ease it to the off side.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Nagging length, just around off, Head camps back and punches it to cover-point.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, ! Glorious stroke! Carse feeds it fuller and outside off. Jake Weatherald leans on it, head on top of the ball and crisply drives it through the cover and point gap for a boundary. The Aussies are dining on these looseners served at them. Third boundary of the over. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Carse sticks to the short stuff, around off. Jake Weatherald is taken by surprise by the steep rise. Jake lines up to pull, but misses and the ball deflects off the glove onto his helmet. And dear me, that is another No Ball for overstepping. Completely out of rhythm, is Carse. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Full and outside off, Weatherald pushes it to short cover.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Better, much better. Nips in a fraction on a length, on top of off. Jake Weatherald trusts the bounce and leaves it alone. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, ! Again! This is not good bowling. Well outside off, on a good length, Jake Weatherald gets on the back foot and uppishly cuts it over backward point for a boundary.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, ! Another loosener and gets punished! Short and just outside off, Jake Weatherald rises with the bounce and square cuts it through backward point for a boundary. Carse has been a bit too short and has fed a few hit-me balls already.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Short of a length, at 136 kph. It is fairly outside off, and Weatherland lets it pass alone.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Lasered into the batter, on a shortish length. Travis Head gets across on the back foot to nudge it around the corner, but cops a body blow, just around his midriff.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Jags back in from off, on a good length. Travis Head gets behind the line and taps it in front of cover.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Steep, aggressive bumper, around off. Travis Head ducks under it just in the nick of time.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Angling into the off stump, full in length. Jake Weatherald flicks it off the inner half of the bat, wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Inswinging delivery, on middle, Weatherland tucks this fullish ball to square leg.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Bangs it short and on top of off. Jake Weatherald pivots on the back foot and blocks it down the pitch.

STAT CHECK -

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, A tempter! In the channel of off, on a back of a length, straightening off the surface a bit. Travis Head alertly avoids poking at it. In fact, he was put off by Carse's towel dropping off just when he was about to deliver.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Fuller at 140 kph, on the fifth stump line. Head gets on the front foot and drives it to short extra cover. Ben Stokes dives to his left and cuts it off.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Another No Ball for overstepping! Swings in from off, on a fractionally fuller length. Head pushes his bat in front of the pads and defends it straight.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Better adjustment! Tight line and length, on middle, Head bunts this length ball back to the bowler. 

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, ! Punished! A nothing delivery, actually. Wide outside off, on a back of a length. Travis Head gets on the back foot and cuts it square on the off side, and gets it over the point fielder for a boundary. He will feast on those every time. 

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Hard length, curving in from off. Head camps back and works it to short cover. 

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Nip-backer on a shorter length, just outside off. Travis Head is cut in half. He hops on the toes and tries to work that away, but the ball deflects off the bat's handle, onto his back thigh pad and rolls away to point.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Angles across the batter, sliding down leg, on a fuller length. Jake misses out on the flick shot. Jamie gathers it to his right behind the stumps. 

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Slips in a thigh-high full toss, shaping in on middle. Jake Weatherald gets squared up, but negotiates well as he nudges it to mid-wicket. Well-watched by Jake Weatherald.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Good running between the wickets! Short of a length, around off. Travis Head presses back and punches it to the right of cover for a quick single. 

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Leg bye.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Back of a length, on the fourth stump line. Head knocks it off the toe end in front of extra cover and they rush through for a single. 

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, At 141.6 kph, this is bashed into the surface, around off. Travis Head gets on the back foot and punches it to backward point. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Hard length, outside off, Weatherald shows no interest in playing at that one. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, ! And he is away! Shapes in from middle on a tad fuller length. Jake Weatherald with a steady head, clips it through square leg for a boundary. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, An appeal for LBW, but the denial from the umpire shuts that instantly. In fact, the umpire signals for a No Ball as Carse has overstepped. PItched outside off, on a back of a length, swinging in sharply again. Jake Weatherald is beaten on the bac foot and gets slammed on the back thigh pad. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Sharp inswinger, on off, on a length. Jake Weatherald is squared up and looks to work across, but misses and wears it high on the front thigh pad. Good shape from Carse so far. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Hard length, nipping back in from off. Jake Weatherald shapes up to play the square cut on the off side, but gets tucked up for room and inside edges onto the pads. 

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Short and on off, angling in. Travis Head lifts his front leg up and whips it to deep backward square leg for a single. 

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Oh, swing from this end. Archer didn't get any. Carse comes from around the stumps and gets an inswing from a hard length, on middle. Travis Head hops off and defends it across. 

Brydon Carse to share the attack.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Nips away from a good length, just outside off. Jake Weatherald shoulders arms. 

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, On a hard length, wide outside off, angling further away. Jake leaves it alone. 

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Hard length, around off, at 140.4 kph, Jake Weatherald opens up and bunts it down the pitch with soft hands. 

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, And Head is off the mark! Back of a length, on top of off. Travis Head hops on his toes and taps it between cover and point for a quick single. Australia open their account. 

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Wide outside off, at 135.2 kph, on a length. Travis Head lets it be.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, A steep short ball, outside off. Head sees that off by dragging his bat inside the line. 

In all readiness to get underway in the third Ashes Test. The crowd is building up at the Adelaide Oval. The conditions are sunny and clear at the moment as the two umpires emerge out in the middle. The English players scatter out of the team huddle. A long talk before they spread to take their respective fielding spots. Local boy, Travis Head, and Jake Weatherald will open for Australia. And it will be Jofra Archer to get us underway with the first over. Three slips in place with Head all s

Just a few moments away from the first ball, but before that, former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie and former English batter Michael Vaughan carry out the glazing Ashes trophy and place it on the pedestal. It is time for the anthems now, but before that, there will be a moment of silence at the Adelaide Oval to pay tributes to the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack. The ghastly and inhumane attack claimed several lives. Our thoughts are with the grieving families who lost their loved o

The captain of England, Ben Stokes, says that they would have batted first as well. Adds that the talking is done now, and it is about executing their plans as a group. Stresses on playing the conditions and what's in front of them. Says the wicket is generally pretty good over here. Says they aren't sure what the wicket will offer until some cricket is played on it, but also says that they are excited to go out as a group with an aim of making an early mark in the game. On what to expect from

The captain of Australia, Pat Cummins, says that the sun is out and the wicket is pretty good to bat on. 

England (Playing XI) - Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, and Josh Tongue (In for Gus Atkinson).

Australia (Playing XI) - Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja (In for Steve Smith), Cameron Green, Alex Carey (WK), Josh Inglis, Pat Cummins (C) (In for Michael Neser), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon (In for Brendan Doggett), and Scott Boland.

TOSS - Tails was the call from Stokes, but it is Heads. The Australian skipper Pat Cummins elects to BAT first. 

... SECOND INNINGS ...

Even after getting both Carey and Khawaja dismissed, the struggles didn't end for England as the Australian tail wagged and how. Cummins, Starc, Boland and Lyon all made crucial contributions down the order. A fair criticism for England's bowling was that they didn't attack the stumps consistently, and their short-ball ploy gave underwhelming returns as well. 

Adelaide has always been a good batting venue and the average first innings score here is 393. And according to Mark Waugh on air, it is an average score, but one cannot conclude how good the score is until both sides have batted on the same surface. Australia started off really nicely with Weatherald and Head but with both openers dismissed in a quick span of time, they needed a rebuilding phase, which came through Usman Khawaja, their make-shift number 4 in the absence of Steve Smith. His 82,

A well-deserved five-wicket haul for Jofra Archer and finally, after a frustrating forty minutes into Day 2, England have managed to clean up the Australian tail. The hosts finished the opening day being 8 down on 326, and coming into the second day, they have added 45 runs to their overnight score, in just 8.2 overs. Archer looked the most effective bowler for England, his pace was good, and he bowled with conviction as well. He raises the ball to acknowledge the crowd cheering for him as the

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, ! LBW! Jofra Archer gets a fifer, or does he? He has to wait as Nathan Lyon takes the review here. YES, he does. This is his third five-wicket haul against the Aussies.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, Good length and on off, Nathan Lyon blocks it out with a straight bat and holds the pose as well.

Josh Tongue to Scott Boland, Length again and on off, Scott Boland keeps it out to the off side.

Josh Tongue to Scott Boland, Hits the length hard and just around off, Scott Boland steers it towards point.

Josh Tongue to Scott Boland, Play and a miss! Short of a length and outside off, Scott Boland looks to cut it away but misses.

As has been the case in this Test so far, barring Archer, the bowling from the rest has been strictly ordinary. They haven't targeted the stumps much, and this morning, except for Starc getting bowled, barely any delivery has finished on the stumps. Josh Tongue has looked like the second-most effective bowler in terms of hitting consistent lines and lengths. And... here he comes into the attack, replacing Brydon Carse. 15-1-63-1 are Tongue's bowling figures. 

Josh Tongue to Nathan Lyon, Back of a length and outside off, Nathan Lyon cuts it away to deep point for a single.

Josh Tongue to Nathan Lyon, Fuller and on off, Nathan Lyon drives it firmly but straight to mid off.

Josh Tongue to Nathan Lyon, On a length and around off, Nathan Lyon looks to push it away but gets an inside edge towards square leg.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, Fuller in length and on middle, angling in, Scott Boland safely negotiates it down the pitch.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, Hits the length hard and on middle and leg. Nathan Lyon misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards fine leg. A leg bye taken.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, Short of a length and on off, Nathan Lyon dabs it down towards gully and shouts a loud 'Nooo' to deny the run.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Nathan Lyon ducks under it.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, ! The runs continue to flow here! Short of a length and just outside off. Nathan Lyon lets the ball come to him. He hops up to ride the bounce and guides it away through point for a boundary.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, Good-length delivery, on off, Nathan Lyon gets a bit squared up but manages to pat it towards short cover.

This bleeding of runs from the Australian lower order is evidently frustrating the Englishmen.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, Hits the length hard and on off, Scott Boland keeps it out towards backward point.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, Bangs in a quick bouncer at 141.7 clicks, on middle and leg, Scott Boland ducks under it well.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, No run.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Pulls his length back a bit and around off, Nathan Lyon steers it to deep point for one.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Fuller and on middle and leg, Nathan Lyon knocks it to mid on.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, No run.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, ! Wow..that is a fabulous shot!

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, On a length and on off, Scott Boland is solid in his defense again.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, No run.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, Jaffa!

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, ! Streaky! Jofra Archer bangs this into the pitch and just outside off. Scott Boland backs away and just hangs his bat away from his body. It takes the outside edge and flies past Harry Brook at second slip for a boundary.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, No run.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, Hard length and on off, Scott Boland steers it towards point for one.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, ! Gets it away! Pitched up and around off, Scott Boland strides out and drives it. He hits it a bit uppishly but beats Ben Stokes at mid off to his right as the ball races away to the fence for a boundary.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Length again, on off, Nathan Lyon works it through square leg for another run.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, Good length and on middle, Scott Boland nudges it to mid-wicket for a run. 350 UP FOR THE AUSSIES!

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, On a length and on off, angles in a bit, Scott Boland pats it down in front of short cover.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Back of a length and on leg, Nathan Lyon clips it towards fine leg for a single.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, Hard length and around off, Scott Boland keeps it out to the off side.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, Pitched up and on middle and leg, Scott Boland knocks it to short mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, Just short!

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, BEATEN! Fuller in length and on off, shapes away a touch. Scott Boland looks to play at it but the ball zips past the outside edge.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, ! BOWLED'EM! Jofra Archer strikes back with a beauty.

Scott Boland is the last batter in for Australia. 

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, ! This is just poor bowling! Short and wide outside off, begging to be put away. Mitchell Starc extends his arms and smashes it over point for yet another boundary.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, FIFTY FOR STARC! He is just enjoying his batting in this Ashes, and this is back-to-back half-centuries for him.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Hard length and on leg, Mitchell Starc pats it to short mid-wicket.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, ! That's Mitchell Starc's fourth boundary in 10 balls.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, ! Punished! Short of a length and outside off. Mitchell Starc gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it through point for his third boundary of the day already. He looks in the mood here.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Nathan Lyon finally gets off the mark on his 20th ball! On a length and on off, Nathan Lyon clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

Day 1 was action-packed on the field for sure, but it drew a lot of attention even after it ended. 

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Brydon Carse begins with a good-length delivery, on off, Nathan Lyon gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Touch fuller and on off, Mitchell Starc drives it to mid off. 8 runs off the over.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, ! Sweet timing!

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Pitched up and on off, Mitchell Starc knocks it towards mid off.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, A low full toss, on middle, angling in sharply, Mitchell Starc misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Four!

In all readiness for Day 2 to commence in Adelaide. Sunny conditions greet the umpires and players as they walk out to the middle. The English players scatter out and take their spots on the field. Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon are the overnight batters for Australia. Jofra Archer (16-5-29-3) to get us underway with the ball. Starc to face. Here we go...

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Jofra Archer starts with a fuller delivery, on middle, angling in, Mitchell Starc drills it to mid on.

England, meanwhile, will be pleased with their overall effort with the ball, having avoided long wicketless spells and kept Australia from fully taking control. Their bowlers shared the workload well, with disciplined spells and a couple of standout performances, especially from Jofra Archer, yielding multiple wickets, when partnerships threatened to grow. The focus on the second morning will be clear - clean up the tail quickly and give their batters the best possible chance to respond on ev

Australia will take heart from the way their middle order stood up after early pressure, with one substantial half-century from Usman Khawaja and a couple of valuable supporting knocks helping them recover from tricky positions. However, the highlight for them was the counter-attacking hundred from Alex Carey who also surpassed Steve Smith with the most Test runs for Australia in this calendar year. The lower order also showed resistance late in the day to push the total beyond 300, but wit

Day 2 is delicately set up in this third Test as Australia and England return with the hosts on 326/8 after a gripping opening day that swung back and forth. Australia managed to cross the 300 mark through resilience and timely partnerships, but England ensured they stayed in the contest by striking at regular intervals, leaving the match finely balanced heading into a pivotal second day. On that note, welcome to our coverage as we bring you all the action from the iconic Adelaide Oval.

... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...

Right then, that is it from a hard-fought Day 1 of the 3rd Test. Australia will be keen to squeeze out as many runs as possible with their last two wickets and push England’s batting back for as long as they can. England, meanwhile, will aim to wrap things up quickly, knowing that batting conditions should be more favourable due to the hot temperature and that they need to make the most of it to challenge the hosts. Day 2 begins on 18th December, Thursday at 11.30 pm GMT (Previous Day), and

The final session belonged firmly to Alex Carey, with the rest playing around him as Australia once again found a way to fight back. He first combined with Josh Inglis in a fluent 59-run stand that pushed the hosts into a strong position, before Mitchell Starc joined him to add another partnership worth 50. It was Australia’s fourth fifty-plus stand of the innings, underlining their ability to respond every time England struck and turn the pressure back on the visitors. Carey eventually br

If the morning had sparks, the afternoon began with an explosion. Jofra Archer thundered in after lunch and blew the game wide open, striking twice in his first over to remove Marnus Labuschagne with the very first ball and then Cameron Green soon after. England sensed blood, but Ashes cricket is never that simple. Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey stood firm, showing patience, grit, and defiance to wrestle back control. Khawaja silenced the noise with an excellent fifty as the pair added 91 v

The contest crackled into life straightaway as Australia came out with intent, Travis Head and Jake Weatherald playing positively while England’s bowling wavered early on. But momentum shifted sharply, as it so often does in this rivalry. Two wickets in two overs, first through Jofra Archer and then Brydon Carse, left Australia suddenly on the ropes at 33/2 and brought the game to a boil. Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja then showed resolve and temperament, absorbing the pressure an

SESSION SUMMARY - 132 runs and 3 wickets in 33 overs! It was a gripping opening day with momentum swinging back and forth, as Australia and England traded blows throughout. Usman Khawaja’s redemption knock and Alex Carey’s maiden Ashes hundred stood out as the defining highlights, helping the hosts edge ahead by stumps. England, though, will not be too unhappy with their efforts led by Jofra Archer, having shown enough fight with the ball to keep themselves firmly in the contest.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Straightish, fullish, on the stumps, Nathan Lyon resolutely defends it off the front foot. And that will be STUMPS on Day 1!

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Short and down leg, Lyon gets inside the line to work it across, but misses.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Slanted on the leg stump, on a hard length, Nathan Lyon tucks it off the back foot to mid-wicket. 

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Shapes away from off, full in length, Lyon shoulders arms. 

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Length ball, on middle, Lyon tucks it to the mid-wicket region.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Short of a length, on middle and leg, Lyon rises up with the bounce and nudges it to square leg.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, ! Archer goes full and aims the pads, Mitchell Starc flicks to the left of the diving fielder at mid-wicket for a boundary. Starc moves into his 30s!

Last over of Day 1 coming up now.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Slanted into the batter, on a good length, Starc keeps it out in the off side.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Width on offer, short in length, outside off. Mitchell Starc flashes hard at it, but misses to get any sort of a connection.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, On a back of a length, straightening up off the pitch, around off. Starc plays from the crease, opens the bat face at the point of contact and steers it to backward point. The fielder from gully cuts it off.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Hard length, on off, at 132.8 kph. Mitchell Starc defends off the back foot to the off side. 

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, A bit too straight, down leg, on a fullish length. Starc tries to whip that across but misses. Jamie dives to his right and gathers it.

Change? Yes, Jofra Archer (15-5-25-3) is back on for a short burst before Stumps.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, On a fuller length, shaping away on off, Nathan Lyon plays with a straight bat and drives it back to Stokes. Ben collects the ball on his follow-through and throws flatly over the batter's head to the keeper. 

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Back of a length, drifting closer to the off pole and then seaming away. Lyon is watchful and makes a tight leave.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Well outside off, on a good length, left alone as he curves away.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Loose from Lyon! Back of a length, at 132.6 kph, swinging away off the seam. Lyon plays away from his body, looking to slash it through point, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Tailing full toss, on middle, Lyon mistimes his flick to short mid-wicket. 

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Swing straightaway! Full and wide outside off, curving further away, Lyon is happy to leave.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, A bit too full, on the pads, Starc flicks it to the left of square leg, but the fielder is quick to cut it off. Starc is about halfway down the pitch, and is sent back by Lyon on a sharp call. Starc can only chuckle in the end as it will be Lyon to face Jofra Archer probably with the new ball.

Second New Ball available now.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Slides in from off, on a length, Starc defends it off the back foot to short cover.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Spins away from off, on a length, Starc fends it to point. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Full and around off, a front foot steer to cover-point. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Shortish, outside off, Starc punches it to extra cover.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Lands it full, on off, defended well by Starc off the front foot. 

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Banged halfway into the pitch, on the leg stump line. Lyon rides the bounce and tucks it to mid-wicket. The fielder from square leg dives to his left and makes a half-stop, parrying the ball to his left. No run taken.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Good-length delivery, around off, Lyon ducks under it just in the nick of time to leave. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Short of a good length, on the leg stump, Starc nudges it off the back foot through backward square leg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Short one, on middle, ducked underneath by Starc.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Shortish delivery, on off, Starc rides the bounce and dabs it with soft hands to point. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Length ball, around off, left alone by Starc.

Will Jacks to Nathan Lyon, A tad short, on off, Lyon rocks back and nudges it through mid-wicket. Starc denies the single.

Will Jacks to Nathan Lyon, Pushed through, full and on middle, Lyon flicks it to short mid-wicket. 

Will Jacks to Nathan Lyon, Fuller and on middle, spinning in, Lyon smothers the spin. 

Will Jacks to Nathan Lyon, Flat and on a length, on the pads. Lyon pads it off the back foot to short leg.

Nathan Lyon comes out to the middle now.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, ! STRAIGHT AND GONE! England finally get Carey's wicket through Jacks. Alex Carey departs on a quality knock of 106 (143). Australia are 321/8.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, An offie on a fuller length, on middle, Carey leans on and eases it back to Jacks.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Banged short and outside off, Starc drops his wrists down to leave. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Stumps on attack, full in length, angling in. Starc drills it to mid on. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Slammed short into the deck, on off, Carey pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single. The 50-run partnership comes up between Carey and Starc. The 4th fifty-plus stand for Australia in this innings. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Takes on the short ball on off, and pulls it off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Well-directed bumper, on middle and leg. Starc ducks underneath it. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, On top of off, on a length, Starc camps back and taps it with soft hands to short cover.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Pitched fuller and on off, Mitchell Starc drills it to long off for a single. The partnership is worth 48 runs between Carey and Starc. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Touch short and around off, Alex Carey plays off the back foot and steers it to the left of short third for a single. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Dropped short and outside off, Starc stands tall and cuts it to deep point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Slides one onto the pads, Starc watchfully blocks it in front.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Floated up, full at 80.3 kph, Starc carves it off the front foot to short cover. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Length ball, on off, Carey goes back and across and nudges it through mid-wicket for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, On a fuller length, angling in, dragged off the front foot to mid on. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Around off, on a length, defended nicely. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, ! Off the gloves! Shortish ball from Stokes, going down leg. Mitchell Starc gets inside the line, swivels to pull it away, but it goes off the gloves due to extra bounce and stays out of reach of Jamie Smith's leap to his right. Races away to the fence behind. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Good length, on off, blocked off the back foot. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, On off and full, Starc knocks it to short cover. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Fuller ball, around off, Starc drags it off the toe end to mid on. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, In front of the sticks, on a length, Carey watchfully blocks it down the strip. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Tossed up, full and around off, driven off the front foot to cover-point for a quick single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Outside off and a tad short, Carey cuts it to deep point for a single. A sarcastic cheer from the Aussie faithful as Jacks concedes 100 runs. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Short, outside off, Starc cuts it away to sweeper cover for a single. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Full and on middle, Starc leans forward and smothers the spin. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Pushed fuller, on off, Alex Carey drives it inside out wide of long off for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Length ball, outside off, Starc flashes it off the back foot but misses. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, 100 FOR ALEX CAREY! A top-class knock from the Aussie keeper-batter. His 3rd Test hundred, and the first in The Ashes. Absolutely risk-free cricket from a quality batter and the Adelaide crowd adores the local boy getting to his milestone. An emotional moment for him as he removes his helmet, looks at the heavens and raises his bat. Full and outside off, driven off the front foot through the extra cover gap. The ball is cut off by the deep as Carse flicks the ball

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Full and on off, nipping bit in. Carey gets on the front foot and pushes it straight to mid on. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Angled on the leg stump, on a length. Mitchell Starc covers the line and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Length ball, outside off, steered off the back foot to backward point. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, On a shorter length on off, Alex Carey pulls it to the right of deep square leg for a single. On 98 now, is Carey.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Hard length, on off, Starc rises with the bounce and punches it off the inside edge to mid on.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Back of a length, on the stumps, Mitchell Starc works it across to the left of deep square leg for a couple runs. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Slams the deck hard, on off, blocked straight off the back foot.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, No run.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, STRAIGHT UP AND LANDS SAFE! Uh, oh! A No Ball called for overstepping. Too many errors from Carse. Short of a good length, around off. Mitchell Starc clears the front leg, clubs it over mid-wicket, but gets no timing. He does manage to clear the in-field as the ball plugs in the deep mid-wicket region, with Jacks mopping it up. Two taken.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Nips in from outside off, on a length. Alex Carey goes deep in the crease and punches it in front of mid on for a single. 

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Length ball, on off, bunted off the back foot to cover.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Not that full, not too short, around off, Starc drives it to short extra cover.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Straight and full, on off, Starc middles it, but hits it back to the bowler. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Short and on middle, angling in. Carey gets on the back foot and pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Back of a length, into the batter, Carey watchfully flicks it but finds short mid-wicket.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Around middle and leg, on a length, Starc steers it to deep square leg for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Stokes is back on. At 130.9 kph, this is bashed on a length, on off. Starc gets on the front foot and defends it. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, In the channel of off, good length. Starc steers it past cover-point for a single. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, ! Goes downtown! Full from Brydon, a slot ball, around off. Mitchell Starc plays with a straight bat and effortlessly lofts it over the bowler for a boundary. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Speared in on a length, at the leg stump. Starc tries to nudge it to the leg side but gets rapped on the front thigh pad.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, ! Precision in that shot! Touch full and around middle. Mitchell Starc swings through the line and lofts it over wide mid on for a boundary. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Hard length, on middle, angling further in. Starc alertly blocks it off the back foot.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, On a nagging length, outside off, Carey plays of the back foot and cuts it to deep point for a single. 

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Short and on off, Carey hops in the crease and taps it to cover-point for a single. Carey moves to 94!

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Short of a good length, on middle and leg, Starc gets squared up due to extra bounce and fends it off the back foot in front of cover. Carey hesitates a bit but they eventually cross over for a single.

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Very short again, on off, Mitchell Starc briefly thinks about pulling that away, but withdraws his bat away from the line and leaves. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Another one banged hard into the pitch, on top of middle. Starc drops it down the pitch with soft hands. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, A rib-tickler from Tongue, short and on the bodyline. Starc gets insde the line and nudges it with soft hands to the left of Pope at short leg. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Full and straight at the stumps, Starc plays from the crease and drives to mid off. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Short and on middle, Starc stands tall and pulls it away to deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Outside off, and full, Carey goes for an expansive front foot cover drive, but inside edges. The ball goes past the stumps to the leg side for a single. 

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Fuller one, on off, crisply driven to mid off. 

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, 2 runs.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, No run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, ! Through the gap! Back of a length, angling outside off. Alex Carey watches the ball closely, gets on the back foot and punches it through the cover and point gap for a boundary. Carey moves into his 90s! 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Hits the deck hard, on middle, Starc rides the bounce and defends it down the pitch. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Angling in and around middle, on a length, Starc whips it away, but straight towards mid-wicket. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Short and outside off, Starc drops his wrists and arches back to leave. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Hard length, on off, Starc knocks it down the ground, to the left of mid off. Stokes chases it down before the ropes. Two taken.

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Fullish delivery on the stumps, Starc flicks it to short mid-wicket. 

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Full and on the pads, Alex flicks it to the left of mid-wicket for a quick single. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Steep bumper, on top of off, Carey rides the bounce and bunts it down the strip with soft hands.

DRINKS BREAK. With Cummins' dismissal, England have now got an opening from one end to run through the tail of Australia. But fairly, the likes of Starc and Lyon can bat for longer periods as well. 

Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins, ! TAKEN AT SHORT LEG! Brydon Carse strikes now.

Has Cummins nicked it? Nitin Menon, the on-field umpire, instantly raises his finger on the appeal for the catch. But Cummins immediately sends it upstairs for a review. Snicko shows a clear spike when the ball is next to the inside edge. The on-field decision is upheld and that will be the fall of the Aussie skipper. 

Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins, Back of a length and around off, Pat Cummins stabs it out to short cover.

Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins, Pitched up and on middle, angles in, Pat Cummins blocks it out well.

Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins, Fuller and on the pads, Pat Cummins clips it through mid-wicket for a brace,

Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins, On a length and on off, Pat Cummins pushes it to cover.

Brydon Carse (9-0-44-1) is back into the attack, replacing Will Jacks.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, A bouncer now, on middle, Alex Carey ducks under it.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, angling into the body of the batter. Pat Cummins tries to duck initially but realises it is not that short. He takes his eyes off the ball but manages to nudge it towards square leg for one.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, Hard length and on middle, angling in, Pat Cummins keeps it out nicely.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Back of a length and on leg, Alex Carey tucks it through mid-wicket for a run.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, On a length and on leg, Pat Cummins flicks it through square lg for a single.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, ! Australia have clearly shifted gears now! Josh Tongue loses his line and bowls this full, but down the leg side. Pat Cummins just has to get some bat on it and glances it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, ! Clean strike! Gives this some more air, full and on middle Alex Carey gets down on one knee and smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. He moves to 84 now.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Short again, on leg, Pat Cummins nudges it to mid-wicket for one.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, No run.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, ! Great shot!

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Tossed up, full and around off, Pat Cummins goes after it but fails to connect.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Floated, short and on middle, Alex Carey flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, Good length and on off, Pat Cummins backs away and guides it to point.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, On a length and on leg, Alex Carey clips it towards square leg for a single. 250 up for Australia!

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, ! Streaky! Fuller in length and on off, angling away. Alex Carey charges down the track to loft it over extra cover, but slices it off the top edge over backward point for a boundary.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle and off, Alex Carey sways away from it.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, A big shout for caught behind, but turned down! England players look really confident here, and Ben Stokes takes the review. This is short of a length and outside off, Alex Carey looks to cut it away but the ball goes under his bat to the keeper, where Jamie Smith grabs it in front of him. There is a noise and Smith asks his skipper to send it upstairs straightaway. Snicko shows a big spike but that is before the ball passes the bat, and the third umpire deem

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, No run.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Pushed through quicker, short and on off, Pat Cummins looks to defend on the back foot but gets a bottom edge onto his foot as the ball rolls to the off side.

A helmet passed on from the dressing room for Ollie Pope as he is stationed at leg gully. 

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Flighted, full and on off, Pat Cummins drives it to mid off.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Short again and on off, Pat Cummins fends it away towards point.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Flatter, shortish and on off, Pat Cummins stays back and pushes it to short cover.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Floated, full and on leg, Alex Carey works it wide of mid on for a single.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Tossed up, full and on middle, Alex Carey knocks it to the left of the bowler.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, Full but angling down the leg side, Pat Cummins fails to flick it away. Jamie Smith dives to his left to collect it sharply behind the stumps.

Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis, ! DRAGGED ON! Josh Tongue gets his maiden Ashes wicket. He lands this back of a length and on the fourth, the stump line, gets it to nip back in sharply with extra bounce. Josh Inglis stays back and tries to guide it to third man, but gets cramped up for room, and the ball goes off the toe-end to crash onto the stumps. A nice little knock of 32 off 39 from Inglis comes to an end, and the 59-run stand has been broken as well, with Australia 244/6 now.

That wicket has again woken up the Barmy Army from its slumber. Australian captain Pat Cummins walks in at number 8. 

Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis, Pitched up and middle and off, Josh Inglis blocks it out.

Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis, Touch fuller and on off, Josh Inglis takes a good stride out and drives it through covers for a brace.

Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis, EDGED AND !

Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis, Fuller one but well outside off, Josh Inglis makes an easy leave.

Josh Tongue (10-1-40-0) returns for a fresh spell. He replaces Jofra Archer.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, ! Connects well this time!

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Quicker, short and around off, Alex Carey rocks back to pull it away but gets a bottom edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Shortish and on middle, Josh Inglis nudges it towards mid-wicket for another run.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Shorter in length and outside off, Alex Carey cuts it to deep point for a run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Floated, full and on off, Josh Inglis uses his feet and knocks it wide of mid off for a single.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Tossed up, full and on off, Josh Inglis defends it on the front foot.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Bangs this into the pitch, on off, Alex Carey rides the bounce well and keeps it out.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, No run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Short of a length and around off, Alex Carey steers it to point.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Alex Carey ducks under it.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Good length and on middle, nips back in, Alex Carey pats it towards short mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Back of a length and around off, Alex Carey punches it to short cover.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Short again and on off, turns in, Josh Inglis keeps it out to the off side.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, No run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, ! Oh..that's aggressive! Looped up, full and on middle. Josh Inglis goes down on one knee and slogs sweeps it. He does not get it from the middle but hits it towards the vacant deep mid-wicket region as the ball trickles to the fence for a boundary.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, 1 run.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Floated, full and on middle, Alex Carey drills it back to the bowler.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Tossed up, full and on off, Alex Carey pushes it to extra cover.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Pitched up and on off, Alex Carey works it off the inner half of the bat to deep square leg for a single.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Sharp bowling!

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, On a length and on off, Alex Carey looks to push it away but gets an inside egde to the leg side.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Full and on the pads, Josh Inglis flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Touch fuller and on middle, Josh Inglis tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Good length and on off, Josh Inglis stays back and blocks it out.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Slows it up, full and on off, Alex Carey steers it towards point.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, No run.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Fires one full and on leg, Alex Carey uses his feet to whip it away but gets an inside edge toward the fine leg region for a brace.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, ! Sloppy effort in the field!

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Drops it short and on middle, Alex Carey pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Floated, full and on off, Josh Inglis flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Back of a length and just on off, straightens a bit. Alex Carey drops his hands and lets it go to the keeper.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, No run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, No run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, A bouncer now, on middle, Alex Carey ducks under it.

STAT - Alex Carey has now scored the most number of Test runs for Australia in 2025. 619 runs under his belt as of now at a very healthy average of 51.6. He goes past Steve Smith (618 runs at an average of 51.5).

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, 1 run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, 1 run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Oh...close! Slows it up, full and on off, Josh Inglis once again goes for the reverse sweep but does not hit it cleanly. Joe Root at first slip anticipates it early and moves to his right, but as Inglis did not connect well, the ball flies to the left of Root, towards deep third. Two taken.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, ! Fine shot!

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Drags his length back, on middle, Alex Carey rocks back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Flighted, full and around off, Alex Carey drives it straight to extra cover.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, 1 run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, No run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Put down? Yes, but it will be very harsh to call it a dropped catch, as Brydon Carse puts in a great effort here. Fuller and around off, Alex Carey drills it really hard but does not keep it along the ground. It flies flat and low to the left of short cover, where Brydon Carse dives to that side to take it with his left hand but it just does not stick in. Stokes comes in and appreciates Carse for his attempt here.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Hits the length hard, on middle, nips back in with some bounce. Alex Carey gets cramped up and misses the ball as it goes off his thigh pad towards backward point.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, A wide yorker, outside off, Alex Carey tries to squeeze it away but only manages to jam it back to the bowler.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, On a length and on leg, Alex Carey tucks it to mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Massive shout for LBW, but turned down! However, Ben Stokes, after a discussion with his bowler and keeper, takes the review. Jofra Archer steams in from around the wicket, serves this full, on middle, angling in sharply. Alex Carey gets stuck on his crease and misses his flick to get hit on the pads. Snicko confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows it to be missing the leg stump. England lose a review as the on-field call of Not Out stands.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, No run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Quicker, short and on middle and leg, Josh Inglis pats it towards square leg.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, A bit short and on middle, angles in, Alex Carey nudges it through mid-wicket for one.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, 1 run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, ! Brilliant shot!

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Tossed up, full and on middle, Josh Inglis blocks it out.

Will Jacks to bowl from the other end.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, FIFTY FOR CAREY! Another fantastic knock from him, and this is his 13th Test half-century. He just continues to get better and better with every game. This is floated, full and around middle, Alex Carey goes down and paddles it towards deep fine leg for a three runs.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, MAIDEN OVER! Short of a length, outside off, Josh Inglis leaves it alone.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Goes fuller but angles it into the pads, Josh Inglis clips it to short mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Pitched up and around off, Josh Inglis drives it firmly wide of short cover, where Joe Root dives to his right to make a fine stop.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Touch fuller and on middle, Josh Inglis fends it back towards the bowler. 

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Short of a length and on middle, Josh Inglis gets on his toes and blocks it out.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, No run.

We are back for the last session! The England players are making their way out to the middle and spreading out to take their respective field positions.

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

Usman Khawaja answered his critics in the best possible manner, bringing up his 28th Test fifty, as the duo added 91 runs together. Just when the partnership was beginning to look menacing, Khawaja got a touch too aggressive and threw his wicket away for 82. Alex Carey, unbeaten on 48, and Josh Inglis then saw out the rest of the session without fuss and will look to build another strong stand, while England will be desperate to break through quickly and get into the lower order. Join us at

Jofra Archer took matters into his own hands and went bang bang in the very first over, breaking a crucial partnership by removing Marnus Labuschagne with the first ball and then sending Cameron Green back soon after for a duck. However, with little support from the other end, England once again allowed Australia to rebuild. Usman Khawaja looked as solid as ever, while Alex Carey continues to shine in this format. The pair gave nothing away, punished anything loose, and turned a tricky po

SESSION SUMMARY - 100 runs and 3 wickets in 26 overs! England burst into the session with real intent, but it proved to be a false dawn. Much like the pattern we have seen throughout this series, the visitors failed to capitalise when they had the upper hand. As the saying goes, you cannot afford to give Australia even the slightest opening, because they will make you pay, and that is exactly what happened for most of the session. However, after toiling away for a long time, England finally h

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Short and outside off, Inglis punches it off the back foot to extra cover. for a single. And that will be TEA on Day 1!

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Full and on middle, spinning in. Inglis dabs it to short leg. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Lengt, on off, whipped off the back foot to the mid-wicket region for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Fuller one, drifting on the leg stump. Alex Carey paddles it to deep fine leg for a c couple of runs. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Slides it on middle, full in length, pushed back at the bowler. 

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Outside off, Inglis plays the full ball off the back foot and cuts it to the left of deep cover for a single. 

Last over before Tea coming up now.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Shortish delivery, over middle, ducked safely by Carey. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Short again, on the leg stump. Carey ducks under it by getting inside the line. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Short at 140.4 kph, on middle, Carey leans back, just for a moment, looks to ramp it over the keeper, but aborts that plan. Leaves it alone. 

Ben Stokes to Josh Inglis, Short and on middle and leg. Josh Inglis stands tall and pulls it over mid-wicket. The ball loses its steam in the outfield as it is mistimed. Archer from mid-wicket chases it down. Three taken. 

Ben Stokes to Josh Inglis, Nip-backer at 136.2 kph, on middle and leg, on a length. Inglis rises with the bounce to defend, but the ball goes off the bottom edge and rolls past the stumps. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Halfway into the pitch, short and on off, Alex Carey arches back and slaps it through backward point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Slanted across the batter on a length. Josh Inglis taps it across with soft hands. 

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, On a lower trajectory, touch full and on middle. Josh Inglis backs away to keep it out.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Flatter and fuller, on middle, flicked off the front foot to square leg.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Spins in from middle, on a length, Josh Inglis nudges it off the back foot to backward square leg.

Josh Inglis comes out to the middle now.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, ! FLATLY SWEPT AND TAKEN! A wicket for England against the run of play and this is a self-inflicted one. Usman Khawaja departs for 82 (126) and Australia are 185/5.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, BEATEN! Drifts in and then turns away from a fuller length, on the fourth stump. Khawaja is sucked into the defensive push on the front foot, and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Overpitched, on the toes, clipped to deep backward square leg for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Well-directed short delivery, on top of off. Usman Khawaja tries an evasive pull shot by taking his eyes off the ball and misses. Stokes gives a steely stare to Khawaja. 

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Banged short and on middle, Usman ducks underneath it. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Leg bye.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Down leg, on a back of a length, Carey looks to flick it around the corner, but misses. Jamie Smith collects it low to his right behind the stumps. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Fraction fuller, on middle, Carey nudges it to short mid-wicket. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Spins away from off, on a length, stabbed off the back foot to the off side. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Wide on off, touch full, Khawaja gets on the back foot and runs it straight to backward point. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Similar length and line, Carey plays an identical cut shot to deep point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Flatter and shorter, outside off. Usman Khawaja cuts it to the left of the diving backward point fielder for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Short and drifting on the leg stump. Carey is quick to rock back and he pulls it to deep square leg for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Full and on middle, Carey leans on and eases it to the off side.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Fullish delivery, outside off, driven off the front foot to extra cover.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, A big appeal for LBW, but Stokes seems unsure about it. Length ball and slanting down leg, Carey gets inside the line to flick, but misses and wears it on the thigh pad.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Width on offer, on a length. Usman Khawaja presses back and cuts it away, but straight to backward point. 

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Straight on middle, on a length. Usman nudges it to square leg. 

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, ! A boundary for Australia after almost 5 overs. Short and outside off, Usman Khawaja weighs back and cuts it to deep backward point for a boundary. He moves into his 80s now. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Angled on the pads, full, flicked from the crease for a single to square leg.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Just gets in time! On a length, outside off. Usman Khawaja cuts it off the back foot to deep point. Usman has to hurry as the throw is flat to the keeper, but he does make home in the end. Two taken.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Around off, on a length. Carey steers it to deep point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Slightly overpitched, on off, pushed to mid off. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Length ball, on middle and leg, nudged to square leg off the back foot.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Shortish delivery, spinning away on off. Usman Khawaja cuts it to the left of deep point and calls for the second straightaway. Ben Duckett runs across from deep square leg and dives to cut it off. Two taken. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Dropped short, on the leg stump. Carey hangs back and nudges it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Short and on top of off. Usman Khawaja runs it to point off the back foot.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Outside off, on a length, eased into the cover-point region.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Pushed fuller and on middle, nipping in. Khawaja tries to defend off the front foot, but the ball deflects off the inside edge and then onto the pads.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Half and appeal for LBW, but Ahsan Raza denies. Stokes straightaway gestures that there's an inside edge.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Back of a length, on middle, steered across to deep square leg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Too straight down leg, full in length. Carey misses to flick. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Full and on the stumps, drilled down to long off for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Fraction short, on off, Alex Carey punches it to the left of extra cover. The fielder there makes a good diving stop.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Short and on off, punched to the short cover fielder. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Pitched fuller and on middle and leg. Alex defends it watchfully.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Tad short and on the stumps. Usman rocks back and tucks it to the square leg region for a single. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Flatter and fuller on middle, Khawaja nudges it to the leg side.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Fuller and on off, Carey gets on the front foot and eases it to the off side.

A mandatory concussion test for Carey is in place as the Australian physio is in. Carey looks comfortable to carry on. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, LEG BYES! Sharp short ball from Stokes, angling into the bodyline with a good lift off the deck as well. Carey tries to pull, but the ball gets big on it and he misses. It deflects off the helmet and lobs over the slip cordon to race away to the deep third fence.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, On top of middle, on a length, Alex Carey gets on the front foot and nudges it to the leg side with soft hands.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, The stumps are attacked, full in length. Carey flicks it from the crease to mid-wicket.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Slightly short than full, on off. Carey presses forward and punches it to extra cover.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Length-delivery, angling in from off. Usman Khawaja hangs deep in the crease and works that across to deep mid-wicket. A single taken.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Pitched full and outside off, Usman Khawaja gets on the front foot and drives it to deep cover for a single. Australia's run rate is a clean 4 right now. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Short and on off, punched off the back foot to extra cover.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Lands it full and on middle, Usman Khawaja advances down the track and mistimes it over the bowler's head. The ball slows down before the ropes and Root from mid on chases it. Two taken. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Overpitched delivery, outside off, Carey carves it out to mid off for a quick single. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Fuller, on off, steered away to cover-point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, ! Up and over! Jacks feeds in on a fuller length, just outside off. Usman Khawaja dances down the track and lofts it inside out over wide mid off for a boundary.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Back of a length, on off, Alex Carey weighs on the back foot and punches it through point for a couple of runs. The partnership between these two now is worth 57 runs. 150 UP FOR AUSTRALIA!

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Length ball, on off, angling in. Alex Carey knocks it to extra cover.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, He plays this full ball on the front foot and drives it straight to mid off. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Just around off, on a slightly fuller length. Carey tucks it to mid-wicket. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, On the stumps, on a length, Carey blocks it straight off the back foot.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, A half-hearted appeal for LBW, and not given. Clearly sliding down leg. Back of a length, a bit too straight onto the pads. Carey is beaten on the flick shot as he plays over the line and is rapped on the front thigh pad.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Pushed fuller, around off, Khawaja drives it to the right of mid off, who cuts it off inside the ring. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Drags the length again, on off. Alex Carey plays with soft hands and taps it to the right of exta cover for a single.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Tossed up, full and on middle, Carey takes a giant stride forward to push it back to the bowler.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, At 81.4 kph, this is flighted fuller and on off. Khawaja gets forward and defends it out.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Identical line and length, spinning away. Usman plays off the back foot and steers it to deep point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Drops it a tad short and outside off, Carey rocks back and cuts it to deep backward point for a single.

DRINKS BREAK. Since Archer's double strike in the first over of the session, it's been all Australia. Khawaja, with a solidly paced half century and Carey, with his insane counter-attacking skills, have stabilised this Aussie batting again. Ever since Archer has been taken out of the attack, the bowling from England has looked inconsistent. Josh Tongue has been a little wayward, while Carse is still searching for his rhythm. England have their field placements wrong at the moment, one feels, and

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Hard length and on off, Usman Khawaja stabs it out in front of point.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Good length and on off, shapes away a bit, Usman Khawaja steers it away towards point.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, A bouncer now, on off, Usman Khawaja sways away from it.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Short of a length and outside off, Alex Carey cuts it to deep point for a run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Hard length and around leg, Alex Carey nudges it to deep square leg for a run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Full again and on middle and leg, Alex Carey closes the bat face and drills it to mid on.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Touch fuller and on middle, Alex Carey blocks it down the pitch.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Hits the length hard and on middle and leg, Alex Carey pats it back towards the bowler.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and outside off, Usman Khawaja cuts it through point for a run. That also brings up the 50-RUN PARTNERSHIP between these two batters.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Back of a length and around off, Alex Carey steers it to deep point for a single.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, A big mix-up in the middle but no harm done! On a length and on off, Usman Khawaja steers it towards gully. He calls for the run, and Alex Carey responds, but then sends Carey back when he is already halfway through. Ollie Pope picks up the ball, Carey turns around and puts in a dive as Pope misses his shy at the bowler's end. 

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, ! TWO IN TWO! Short of a length and outside off, begging to be put away. Usman Khawaja extends his arms and plays the cut to perfection through backward point for another boundary.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, ! Put away!

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Brydon Carse continues with the fuller length, on off, Alex Carey drills it hard and finds the gap through covers for a brace.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Pitched up and on off, Alex Carey drives it firmly but straight to cover.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on leg, Usman Khawaja tucks it towards mid-wicket for a run.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Overpitched and on off, Usman Khawaja drills it straight to mid off.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, 1 run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, No ball!

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, FIFTY FOR KHAWAJA! So much talk about his place in this Test side, but he has responded in fine fashion with this excellent half-century. His 28th in Test cricket and he will be looking to make it a big one. Good length and on off, Usman Khawaja taps it wide of cover for a quick single. He raises his bat to soak in all the applause.

4 fours for Carey in his breezy knock of 26. He has been such an asset for this Aussie batting unit in the middle order. Probably one of the best counter-attackers in this format. 

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Fuller one and around off, Alex Carey presses forward and pushes it through covers for a brace. 12 runs off the over.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Pitched up and on off, Alex Carey drills it away but fails to beat extra cover.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, ! Good shot!

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on middle, Usman Khawaja clips it through square leg for a run.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Full toss, on the pads, Alex Carey flicks it to deep square leg for a single. A couple of looseners to start this over from Tongue.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, ! A freebie!

Will Archer get another over? He won't. Switch of ends for Josh Tongue (7-1-19-0) as he returns and replaces Archer.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Hits the deck hard, on off, Usman Khawaja dabs it down to point.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Pitched up and on off, Alex Carey pushes it towards cover for a single.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Short of a length and just outside off, Alex Carey tries to cut it away but goes a bit too hard and stabs it out to short cover.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Much fuller and on leg, angles in too, Alex Carey misses his flick again and gets hit on the pads this time.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, No run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, ! Lovely shot!

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Hard length and angling into the body of the batter. Usman Khawaja steps across to get inside the line of it and glances it towards fine leg for a brace. He moves to 48 now. Also, Nelson on the board as well.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Another bouncer now, on middle, Usman Khawaja ducks under it.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Bangs in a bouncer, outside off, Usman Khawaja makes an easy leave. The umpire signals one for the over.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and on middle, Usman Khawaja tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Good-length delivery, on off, Alex Carey keeps it out to the off side.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, BEAUTY! Brydon Carse lands this on a hard length and in the corridor of uncertainty, threatens to angle in but straightens after hitting the deck. Alex Carey gets drawn forward to play at it but the ball zips past the outside edge.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and on off, Usman Khawaja dabs it down to the right of point for a single.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and on off, Usman Khawaja gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller and on off, Usman Khawaja knocks it towards mid off.

An interesting graphic shown on air. England have been much fuller in this session as compared to the morning, where they were a bit more on the shorter side. Archer, specifically, has targeted the stumps more. 

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on middle, Usman Khawaja stays back and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, A bouncer to end the over, on middle, Alex Carey ducks under it. This is probing stuff from Archer.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, No run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, 2 runs.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Touch fuller and on middle, angling in a bit, Alex Carey stays back and pats it towards cover-point.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Back of a length and on off, Alex Carey hops up and punches it to cover.

An update on Steve Smith, in case you missed it. Smith is down with a bout of vertigo and left the ground prior to the toss. Surely, his absence is being felt now in that Australian dressing room. 

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Good length and around off, Alex Carey guides it towards point.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Another yorker, on off, Usman Khawaja digs it out to the off side.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and on off, Usman Khawaja rides the bounce and steers it through backward point for a brace.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, EDGED, JUST SHORT! Touch fuller and around off, gets it to shape away a bit. Usman Khawaja pushes at with soft hands without much footwork. He gets an outside edge that goes on the bounce to first slip. Second time this has happened with Khawaja now.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Josh Tongue follows the bumper with a fine yorker, on off, Usman Khawaja gets his bat down and jams it out to backward point.

Pretty unorthodox field for Khawaja. Two catching mid-wickets, Pope and Duckett, barely 5 meters apart. There is a mid on in place as well. Expect short stuff and an odd full-ball teaser to tempt the southpaw. 

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, A bouncer now, on off, Usman Khawaja watches it through and sways away from it.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and on middle, Usman Khawaja steps across and clips it to short mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on leg, Usman Khawaja works it through square leg for one.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Nasty! Bangs in a quick and sharp bouncer at 146 clicks, on middle. Usman Khawaja gets a bit late to duck under as the ball goes off the back of his shoulder to the keeper.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Close! Pitched up and on off, shaping in a bit. Alex Carey looks to drive it away but gets an inside edge through square leg for a single.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Much fuller and around off, Alex Carey drills it away but, Will Jacks at cover-point dives to his right to make a fine stop.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Touch fuller and angling into the leg side, Alex Carey flicks it away through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Good length and on middle, angling in, Alex Carey tucks it away to short mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Short of a length and outside off, Alex Carey punches it wide of cover-point. Ben Duckett dives to his right but only makes a half stop. They cross. 100 UP FOR AUSTRALIA!

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Hard length and angling into the body of the batter. Usman Khawaja steps across but still gets cramped up. Loses his bottom hand but manages to clip it through square leg for a single.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Pitched up and on off, Usman Khawaja mistimes his drive off the bottom edge back to the bowler.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and on off, Usman Khawaja stays back and keeps it out to the off side.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Fuller in length and on middle and leg, Usman Khawaja tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Josh Tongue begins with a full toss at around 150 clicks, on off, Usman Khawaja knocks it to mid off.

Josh Tongue (5-1-15-0) to operate from the other end.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Pitched up and on middle, Alex Carey knocks it back to the bowler. An evenful first over after Lunch.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, ! Cut away! Short of a length and outside off. Alex Carey aceept the width on offer and smashes it through point for a blazing boundary.

Christmas has come early. Two of the softest dismissals you will ever see in cricket. Momentum has heavily swung back in England's favor. The Barmy Army is very active now, and they will be far noisier in the stands. Alex Carey is in at number 6.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Pitched up but down the leg side, Alex Carey fails to glance it away. Jamie Smith grabs it well behind the stumps, diving to his right.

Jofra Archer to Cameron Green, ! c Brydon Carse b Jofra Archer.

Jofra Archer to Cameron Green, Welcomes him with a bouncer, on middle and off, Cameron Green ducks under it.

The big man, Cameron Green, walks in at number 5. Got sold for some really big bucks in the IPL auction last evening. 

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, ! TAKEN! What a start to the afternoon session for England. Jofra Archer strikes and breaks the 61-run stand.

Welcome back for the afternoon session. It's pretty nicely poised at the moment. Conditions have gotten hotter now as the English players spread out in the field. Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne walk to the crease to resume their alliance for the third wicket, which has added 61 runs. Jofra Archer (6-2-7-1) will get us underway in the second session. Marnus to face with a couple of slips in place. Here we go...

... DAY 1, SECOND SESSION ...

Don't know how much Brook's dropped catch would cost England, but Australia's make-shift number 4 has got a decent start after that lifeline while batting on just 5. He has since added 36 runs to his name. England need a motivational bowling spell from someone and break this partnership. The pitch has slowed down, evidently, and batting is expected to get easier with the sun baking down. And that's what this Aussie pair will try to exploit. A riveting post-Lunch session awaits. Play resumes at 2

All the momentum Australia got was sucked up and nullified for a good period of controlled bowling, bringing the game into balance. The runs dried up as Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne tried to rebuild. Australia could have potentially been three down, had Brook clung to Khawaja's outside edge deep in the session. However, the partnership blossomed as Khawaja eventually found the fluency and switch flicked, whereas Labuschagne grew in confidence every passing over to coast them safely to Lunch.

England looked flat in the first forty minutes or so, as they didn't target the stumps much. But then came the turning point. Archer bowled a maiden in between, much more with control and backed it up with a breakthrough. Soon after, in the very next over, Head was fished out through a stunning one-handed grab from Crawley off Carse's bowling. Australia got quickly off the blocks in the first eight overs, but that foundation of 33/0 soon became 33/2 with both openers back in the hut in no time.

Trailing by 2-0 in the series, on a good batting pitch, the English front line of attack was excessively irregular. Specifically, Carse, who was way too short in his lengths and fed too many looseners on the lines to the benefit of the two left-handers. Head and Weatherald cashed on the poor deliveries, sending them to the ropes, while Archer tried to keep things tight at the other end. The short ball stuff with the new ball clearly didn't work in England's favor due to a lack of execution, as t

A zig-zagging morning session in this third Ashes Test, but to be very honest, the Australians would be the happier of the two sides, as Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja not only defused the threat of a collapse, but scored a fair clip as well. England showed a lot of character with the ball after sending both openers back, especially Archer, who thoroughly examined the batters. But the rest were far from being consistent with their lines and lengths. And surely, Khawaja's dropped catch has

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Looped up, full and on off, Usman Khawaja fends it away. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 1!

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, EDGED BUT DOES NO CARRY!

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Four!

England are taking their own sweet time, to ensure that this is the last over before the break. Jacks and Stokes are involved in a chat regarding field placements. 

Will Jacks to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne drills it to long on fo a run.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Flighted, full and on middle, Usman Khawaja uses his feet and flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run. Joe Root picks up and throws it at the batter's end, where it hits Marnus Labuschagne's back and deflects onto the stumps. That must have hurt a bit.

Will Jacks to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Full again and on middle and leg, Usman Khawaja knocks it down the pitch.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, ! Nicely played! Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, not enough to trouble the batter. Usman Khawaja gets on top of the bounce and pulls it away to the deep backward square leg for a boundary.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne clips it towards square leg for a single.

Well, that was a struggle for Jacks. Went for 10 runs in his opening over. Khawaja's assurance and fluency is visible now, while Labuschagne is growing in confidence gradually as well. 

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Short of a length and in that channel outside off, nips back in, Marnus Labuschagne leaves it alone.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and on off, Marnus Labuschagne gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Slows it up, full and on middle, Usman Khawaja knocks it towards mid on.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, ! Gets it away! Flatter, full but down the leg side. Usman Khawaja goes down on one knee and paddles it away to the deep fine leg fence for a boundary.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Drags his length back, on middle, Usman Khawaja nudges it to short mid-wicket.

Will Jacks to Marnus Labuschagne, A loopy low full toss around off, Marnus Labuschagne reaches out for it and drives it to the left of mid off. Joe Root chases after it and slides to push it back inside just in time. Three taken.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Flighted, full and on middle, Usman Khawaja drills it to the right of mid on for a single.

About 10 minutes remain for Lunch. Time for spin now as Will Jacks replaces Josh Tongue.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Tossed up, full and on leg, Usman Khawaja clips it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and on off, Usman Khawaja guides it towards point for one.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Bangs this into the pitch and around off. He falls over on his followthrough as well. Usman Khawaja rides the bounce well and steers it to point.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Overpitched and on the leg stump line, Usman Khawaja flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on middle, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne clips it towards square leg for a run.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Good length and on off, nips back in sharply. Marnus Labuschagne strides out to block but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Full and on middle, Usman Khawaja steps across and clips it to mid-wicket for a single.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller again but down the leg side, Marnus Labuschagne lets it go.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitched up and on middle, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne tucks it to mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Full and on off, Usman Khawaja flicks it away towards mid-wicket for a single.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, ! Excellent shot! Short of a length and just outside off. Usman Khawaja pounces on that quickly. He frees his arms and crunches it over backward point for a boundary.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Right in the blockhole, on off, angling in, Usman Khawaja digs it out towards mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and around off, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Bangs this into the pitch, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne lets it go.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, No run.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, A massive shout for LBW, but turned down!

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Fuller again and angling into the pads, Usman Khawaja clips it towards mid-wicket for a quick single.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller and on middle, Usman Khawaja drills it towards mid on.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, ! Put away! Short of a length and around off, sits up nicely for the batter. Usman Khawaja picks up the length early, swivels and pulls it away to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, Pulls his length back, on middle and off, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out to the off side.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitched up and on middle, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it out.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Touch fuller and on off, Usman Khawaja taps it to the right of short cover for a quick single.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Bangs in a quick and bouncer, on middle, Usman Khawaja ducks under it.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Good length and on off, Usman Khawaja guides it off the outer half of the bat towards point.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, ! Nice shot! Josh Tongue goes a bit too straight and full, angling into the pads. Usman Khawaja brings his wrists into play and flicks it away with excellent timing through square leg for a boundary.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne tucks it away to mid-wicket. MAIDEN OVER!

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Touch fuller and on off, shaping in, Marnus Labuschagne steps across and fends it to the leg side.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Hard length and on the sixth stump line, holds its line, Marnus Labuschagne offers no shot at it.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitched up and around off, Marnus Labuschagne drives it firmly but straight to short cover.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Good length and on off, nips back in a bit, Marnus Labuschagne leaves it alone.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne knocks it towards mid on.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, ! A big chance goes begging here.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Fuller in length and around off, shapes away a bit. Usman Khawaja looks to play at it but gets an outside edge along the ground wide of point. The fielder dives to his right but only gets a hand on it to parry it behind. Two taken.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and outside of, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Pulls his length back, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne fends it away.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, ! Finds the gap this time. Much fuller and just around off. Marnus Labuschagne takes a stride out, keeps a steady head and drives it beautifully to the left of mid off for a boundary.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, No run.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, ! Easy pickings!

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and on off, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out on the pitch. A few words exchanged between Ben Stokes and Marnus. Also, Stokes has overstepped here and it is called a No Ball.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller in length and on off, shaping in sharply, Marnus Labuschagne plants his front foot only to leave it alone.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Hits the length hard and on middle, angling in too. Usman Khawaja looks to heave across the line but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Good length and on middle, jags back in, Usman Khawaja steps across and pats it towards short mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Bangs this into the pitch, well outside off, gets some extra bounce. Usman Khawaja leaves it alone.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller and in that channel outside off, holds its line, Usman Khawaja lets it go to the keeper.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and on off, jags back in a bit. Usman Khawaja gets late on his cut and chops it down behind as the ball rolls to the left of the keeper.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Much fuller and on off, Usman Khawaja strides out and pushes it to short cover.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on off, Usman Khawaja pats it down towards short cover.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Hits the length hard from around the wicket, on the sixth stump line, nips back in a bit. Usman Khawaja offers no shot at it.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and around middle, Marnus Labuschagne rolls his wrists and pulls it along the ground to deep square leg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller in length and just outside off, Marnus Labuschagne does not get tempted and leaves it alone.

DRINKS! It has been a pretty even first hour of this Test match. England were a bit inconsistent with their line and lengths at the start, and the Aussie openers took advantage of that, scoring freely. However, Jofra Archer broke through and has looked like the most threatening bowler for the visitors so far. After that, Zak Crawley took a blinder and in the blink of an eye, both the openers were back in the hut. The English will be hoping to build on that and pick up a couple of more in the

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, A skiddy delivery, tad fuller and on off. Usman Khawaja covers the line and stabs it down the pitch.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Fuller than the previous two balls, at 144.6 kph, Usman shows no interest in going fishing at it.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Similar line and length, Uzzie does the same. Leaves it.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Fullish and straightish, outside off, Usman Khawaja leaves it on the front foot. 

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Short on top of off, Usman Khawaja stands tall and taps it across with soft hands to the mid-wicket region.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Josh Tongue replaces Brydon Carse. Starts off with a length ball, fairly outside off. Khawaja lets it be.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Into the pitch, angling in and around middle. Usman Khawaja plays off the back foot and nudges it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Usman Khawaja has gone past the 50-run mark just twice in his last 27 Test innings.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Down leg, short in length. Khawaja gets inside the line and sees that off. 

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and at 144 kph, angled at the pads. Marnus Labuschagne tries to flick it across, but gets a thick leading edge and the ball travels along the ground through cover-point for a single. 

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Nagging length, on off, blocked off the back foot. 

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Hasty run! Short of a good length, angling in on middle. Usman Khawaja covers the line and nudges it to backward square leg. Usman calls for a single but Marnus Labuschagne is slow to get off the blocks. Ben Duckett is quick to get on the ball and throws it to the batting end, but misses his shy, allowing Marnus to make home.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Lasers it on a good length and on off, Usman watchfully leaves as the ball angles in and straightens up after pitching. 

Brydon Carse to Marnus Labuschagne, Short at 135.2 kph, on the leg stump line, Marnus Labuschagne rides the bounce and steers it straight to square leg.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Khawaja is away! Back of a length, landing outside the leg stump line. Usman Khawaja brings his bat across the pads and nudges it to deep fine leg for a single to get off the mark.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Pitched wide outside off, short in length. Usman leaves this harmless delivery.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and outside off, at 135.6 kph, Khawaja offers no shot. 

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length, well outside off, jumping off the deck. Usman arches back to leave.

The scene has suddenly changed here in Adelaide. England have roared back in this game with a couple of wickets in back-to-back overs. So, that brings Usman Khawaja out to the middle. Big pressure on him with his spot in the team on the line, and only getting to know that he is playing this Test 30 minutes before the start.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, ! TAKEN! What a stunning grab from Crawley and it is back-to-back wickets for England. Both the Aussie openers are back in the hut as Travis Head trudges back on 10 (28). Australia are 33/2.

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, EDGED, BUT DOES NOT CARRY! Slams the deck hard, cutting away a fraction from off. Marnus Labuschagne is squared up as he looks to block off the back foot. Plays with soft hands and gets a thick outside edge that goes on the bounce to the first slip fielder.

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Just around off, nipping back in, outside off. Marnus Labuschagne with a very tight leave.

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Too short at 147.4 kph, on middle. Marnus Labuschagne alertly ducks under it. 

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Hard length, on top of off, at 145.3 kph. Marnus Labuschagne opens the bat face off the back foot and eases it to point. 

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, ! TOP EDGE AND CAUGHT BEHIND! Jofra Archer manufactures the first wicket for his side. Jake Weatherald departs on 18 (27) and Australia are 33/1.

Marnus Labuschagne walks out to bat at number 3.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Slants it on the leg stump, jagging down further on a length. Jake misses out on the flick, and wears it on the front pad.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Angled in at the pads, full in length, flicked across to mid on.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, God! Another No Ball as Carse oversteps, again! Short and outside off, punched off the back foot through the narrow gap between catching short cover and cover-point. Two taken.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, 2 runs.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Overpitched, outside off, Head carves it away, but finds short cover.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Fullish delivery, on middle, flicked off the pads to the mid-wicket region for a single.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Loosener, but Weatherald must be kicking himself for missing out on that. Wide short ball, outside off. Jake tries the square cut by throwing the kitchen sink, but misses to connect.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Wild swing and a miss! Too short from Carse, wide on off. Jake Weatherald looks to pull it over the leg side, but the ball gets extra bounce and it passes over the angled bat. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Fuller one, on middle, shaping in. Jake Weatherald presses forward and defends it straight.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Finally, a MAIDEN from England. Back of a length, on off, defended off the back foot by Head.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Cranks it up at 146 kph, fractionally fuller, nipping in on the pads. Travis Head gets on the back foot to nudge it to the leg side, but misses and takes a blow on the front pad.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Much fuller, angling in from off, at 145.7 kph. Travis Head blocks it watchfully from the crease.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Banged short, on the leg stump. Travis Head gets inside the line and nudges it to short mid-wicket. 

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Slams the deck hard, and snaps his wrist a bit harder to angle the ball into the batter. Travis Head gets on the back foot and opens the bat face to ease it to the off side.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Nagging length, just around off, Head camps back and punches it to cover-point.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, ! Glorious stroke! Carse feeds it fuller and outside off. Jake Weatherald leans on it, head on top of the ball and crisply drives it through the cover and point gap for a boundary. The Aussies are dining on these looseners served at them. Third boundary of the over. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Carse sticks to the short stuff, around off. Jake Weatherald is taken by surprise by the steep rise. Jake lines up to pull, but misses and the ball deflects off the glove onto his helmet. And dear me, that is another No Ball for overstepping. Completely out of rhythm, is Carse. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Full and outside off, Weatherald pushes it to short cover.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Better, much better. Nips in a fraction on a length, on top of off. Jake Weatherald trusts the bounce and leaves it alone. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, ! Again! This is not good bowling. Well outside off, on a good length, Jake Weatherald gets on the back foot and uppishly cuts it over backward point for a boundary.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, ! Another loosener and gets punished! Short and just outside off, Jake Weatherald rises with the bounce and square cuts it through backward point for a boundary. Carse has been a bit too short and has fed a few hit-me balls already.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Short of a length, at 136 kph. It is fairly outside off, and Weatherland lets it pass alone.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Lasered into the batter, on a shortish length. Travis Head gets across on the back foot to nudge it around the corner, but cops a body blow, just around his midriff.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Jags back in from off, on a good length. Travis Head gets behind the line and taps it in front of cover.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Steep, aggressive bumper, around off. Travis Head ducks under it just in the nick of time.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Angling into the off stump, full in length. Jake Weatherald flicks it off the inner half of the bat, wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Inswinging delivery, on middle, Weatherland tucks this fullish ball to square leg.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Bangs it short and on top of off. Jake Weatherald pivots on the back foot and blocks it down the pitch.

STAT CHECK -

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, A tempter! In the channel of off, on a back of a length, straightening off the surface a bit. Travis Head alertly avoids poking at it. In fact, he was put off by Carse's towel dropping off just when he was about to deliver.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Fuller at 140 kph, on the fifth stump line. Head gets on the front foot and drives it to short extra cover. Ben Stokes dives to his left and cuts it off.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Another No Ball for overstepping! Swings in from off, on a fractionally fuller length. Head pushes his bat in front of the pads and defends it straight.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Better adjustment! Tight line and length, on middle, Head bunts this length ball back to the bowler. 

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, ! Punished! A nothing delivery, actually. Wide outside off, on a back of a length. Travis Head gets on the back foot and cuts it square on the off side, and gets it over the point fielder for a boundary. He will feast on those every time. 

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Hard length, curving in from off. Head camps back and works it to short cover. 

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Nip-backer on a shorter length, just outside off. Travis Head is cut in half. He hops on the toes and tries to work that away, but the ball deflects off the bat's handle, onto his back thigh pad and rolls away to point.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Angles across the batter, sliding down leg, on a fuller length. Jake misses out on the flick shot. Jamie gathers it to his right behind the stumps. 

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Slips in a thigh-high full toss, shaping in on middle. Jake Weatherald gets squared up, but negotiates well as he nudges it to mid-wicket. Well-watched by Jake Weatherald.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Good running between the wickets! Short of a length, around off. Travis Head presses back and punches it to the right of cover for a quick single. 

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Leg bye.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Back of a length, on the fourth stump line. Head knocks it off the toe end in front of extra cover and they rush through for a single. 

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, At 141.6 kph, this is bashed into the surface, around off. Travis Head gets on the back foot and punches it to backward point. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Hard length, outside off, Weatherald shows no interest in playing at that one. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, ! And he is away! Shapes in from middle on a tad fuller length. Jake Weatherald with a steady head, clips it through square leg for a boundary. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, An appeal for LBW, but the denial from the umpire shuts that instantly. In fact, the umpire signals for a No Ball as Carse has overstepped. PItched outside off, on a back of a length, swinging in sharply again. Jake Weatherald is beaten on the bac foot and gets slammed on the back thigh pad. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Sharp inswinger, on off, on a length. Jake Weatherald is squared up and looks to work across, but misses and wears it high on the front thigh pad. Good shape from Carse so far. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Hard length, nipping back in from off. Jake Weatherald shapes up to play the square cut on the off side, but gets tucked up for room and inside edges onto the pads. 

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Short and on off, angling in. Travis Head lifts his front leg up and whips it to deep backward square leg for a single. 

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Oh, swing from this end. Archer didn't get any. Carse comes from around the stumps and gets an inswing from a hard length, on middle. Travis Head hops off and defends it across. 

Brydon Carse to share the attack.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Nips away from a good length, just outside off. Jake Weatherald shoulders arms. 

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, On a hard length, wide outside off, angling further away. Jake leaves it alone. 

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Hard length, around off, at 140.4 kph, Jake Weatherald opens up and bunts it down the pitch with soft hands. 

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, And Head is off the mark! Back of a length, on top of off. Travis Head hops on his toes and taps it between cover and point for a quick single. Australia open their account. 

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Wide outside off, at 135.2 kph, on a length. Travis Head lets it be.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, A steep short ball, outside off. Head sees that off by dragging his bat inside the line. 

In all readiness to get underway in the third Ashes Test. The crowd is building up at the Adelaide Oval. The conditions are sunny and clear at the moment as the two umpires emerge out in the middle. The English players scatter out of the team huddle. A long talk before they spread to take their respective fielding spots. Local boy, Travis Head, and Jake Weatherald will open for Australia. And it will be Jofra Archer to get us underway with the first over. Three slips in place with Head all s

Just a few moments away from the first ball, but before that, former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie and former English batter Michael Vaughan carry out the glazing Ashes trophy and place it on the pedestal. It is time for the anthems now, but before that, there will be a moment of silence at the Adelaide Oval to pay tributes to the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack. The ghastly and inhumane attack claimed several lives. Our thoughts are with the grieving families who lost their loved o

The captain of England, Ben Stokes, says that they would have batted first as well. Adds that the talking is done now, and it is about executing their plans as a group. Stresses on playing the conditions and what's in front of them. Says the wicket is generally pretty good over here. Says they aren't sure what the wicket will offer until some cricket is played on it, but also says that they are excited to go out as a group with an aim of making an early mark in the game. On what to expect from

The captain of Australia, Pat Cummins, says that the sun is out and the wicket is pretty good to bat on. 

England (Playing XI) - Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, and Josh Tongue (In for Gus Atkinson).

Australia (Playing XI) - Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja (In for Steve Smith), Cameron Green, Alex Carey (WK), Josh Inglis, Pat Cummins (C) (In for Michael Neser), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon (In for Brendan Doggett), and Scott Boland.

TOSS - Tails was the call from Stokes, but it is Heads. The Australian skipper Pat Cummins elects to BAT first. 

... SECOND INNINGS ...

Even after getting both Carey and Khawaja dismissed, the struggles didn't end for England as the Australian tail wagged and how. Cummins, Starc, Boland and Lyon all made crucial contributions down the order. A fair criticism for England's bowling was that they didn't attack the stumps consistently, and their short-ball ploy gave underwhelming returns as well. 

Adelaide has always been a good batting venue and the average first innings score here is 393. And according to Mark Waugh on air, it is an average score, but one cannot conclude how good the score is until both sides have batted on the same surface. Australia started off really nicely with Weatherald and Head but with both openers dismissed in a quick span of time, they needed a rebuilding phase, which came through Usman Khawaja, their make-shift number 4 in the absence of Steve Smith. His 82,

A well-deserved five-wicket haul for Jofra Archer and finally, after a frustrating forty minutes into Day 2, England have managed to clean up the Australian tail. The hosts finished the opening day being 8 down on 326, and coming into the second day, they have added 45 runs to their overnight score, in just 8.2 overs. Archer looked the most effective bowler for England, his pace was good, and he bowled with conviction as well. He raises the ball to acknowledge the crowd cheering for him as the

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, ! LBW! Jofra Archer gets a fifer, or does he? He has to wait as Nathan Lyon takes the review here. YES, he does. This is his third five-wicket haul against the Aussies.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, Good length and on off, Nathan Lyon blocks it out with a straight bat and holds the pose as well.

Josh Tongue to Scott Boland, Length again and on off, Scott Boland keeps it out to the off side.

Josh Tongue to Scott Boland, Hits the length hard and just around off, Scott Boland steers it towards point.

Josh Tongue to Scott Boland, Play and a miss! Short of a length and outside off, Scott Boland looks to cut it away but misses.

As has been the case in this Test so far, barring Archer, the bowling from the rest has been strictly ordinary. They haven't targeted the stumps much, and this morning, except for Starc getting bowled, barely any delivery has finished on the stumps. Josh Tongue has looked like the second-most effective bowler in terms of hitting consistent lines and lengths. And... here he comes into the attack, replacing Brydon Carse. 15-1-63-1 are Tongue's bowling figures. 

Josh Tongue to Nathan Lyon, Back of a length and outside off, Nathan Lyon cuts it away to deep point for a single.

Josh Tongue to Nathan Lyon, Fuller and on off, Nathan Lyon drives it firmly but straight to mid off.

Josh Tongue to Nathan Lyon, On a length and around off, Nathan Lyon looks to push it away but gets an inside edge towards square leg.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, Fuller in length and on middle, angling in, Scott Boland safely negotiates it down the pitch.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, Hits the length hard and on middle and leg. Nathan Lyon misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards fine leg. A leg bye taken.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, Short of a length and on off, Nathan Lyon dabs it down towards gully and shouts a loud 'Nooo' to deny the run.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Nathan Lyon ducks under it.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, ! The runs continue to flow here! Short of a length and just outside off. Nathan Lyon lets the ball come to him. He hops up to ride the bounce and guides it away through point for a boundary.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, Good-length delivery, on off, Nathan Lyon gets a bit squared up but manages to pat it towards short cover.

This bleeding of runs from the Australian lower order is evidently frustrating the Englishmen.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, Hits the length hard and on off, Scott Boland keeps it out towards backward point.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, Bangs in a quick bouncer at 141.7 clicks, on middle and leg, Scott Boland ducks under it well.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, No run.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Pulls his length back a bit and around off, Nathan Lyon steers it to deep point for one.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Fuller and on middle and leg, Nathan Lyon knocks it to mid on.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, No run.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, ! Wow..that is a fabulous shot!

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, On a length and on off, Scott Boland is solid in his defense again.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, No run.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, Jaffa!

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, ! Streaky! Jofra Archer bangs this into the pitch and just outside off. Scott Boland backs away and just hangs his bat away from his body. It takes the outside edge and flies past Harry Brook at second slip for a boundary.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, No run.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, Hard length and on off, Scott Boland steers it towards point for one.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, ! Gets it away! Pitched up and around off, Scott Boland strides out and drives it. He hits it a bit uppishly but beats Ben Stokes at mid off to his right as the ball races away to the fence for a boundary.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Length again, on off, Nathan Lyon works it through square leg for another run.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, Good length and on middle, Scott Boland nudges it to mid-wicket for a run. 350 UP FOR THE AUSSIES!

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, On a length and on off, angles in a bit, Scott Boland pats it down in front of short cover.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Back of a length and on leg, Nathan Lyon clips it towards fine leg for a single.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, Hard length and around off, Scott Boland keeps it out to the off side.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, Pitched up and on middle and leg, Scott Boland knocks it to short mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, Just short!

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, BEATEN! Fuller in length and on off, shapes away a touch. Scott Boland looks to play at it but the ball zips past the outside edge.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, ! BOWLED'EM! Jofra Archer strikes back with a beauty.

Scott Boland is the last batter in for Australia. 

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, ! This is just poor bowling! Short and wide outside off, begging to be put away. Mitchell Starc extends his arms and smashes it over point for yet another boundary.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, FIFTY FOR STARC! He is just enjoying his batting in this Ashes, and this is back-to-back half-centuries for him.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Hard length and on leg, Mitchell Starc pats it to short mid-wicket.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, ! That's Mitchell Starc's fourth boundary in 10 balls.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, ! Punished! Short of a length and outside off. Mitchell Starc gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it through point for his third boundary of the day already. He looks in the mood here.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Nathan Lyon finally gets off the mark on his 20th ball! On a length and on off, Nathan Lyon clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

Day 1 was action-packed on the field for sure, but it drew a lot of attention even after it ended. 

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Brydon Carse begins with a good-length delivery, on off, Nathan Lyon gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Touch fuller and on off, Mitchell Starc drives it to mid off. 8 runs off the over.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, ! Sweet timing!

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Pitched up and on off, Mitchell Starc knocks it towards mid off.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, A low full toss, on middle, angling in sharply, Mitchell Starc misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Four!

In all readiness for Day 2 to commence in Adelaide. Sunny conditions greet the umpires and players as they walk out to the middle. The English players scatter out and take their spots on the field. Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon are the overnight batters for Australia. Jofra Archer (16-5-29-3) to get us underway with the ball. Starc to face. Here we go...

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Jofra Archer starts with a fuller delivery, on middle, angling in, Mitchell Starc drills it to mid on.

England, meanwhile, will be pleased with their overall effort with the ball, having avoided long wicketless spells and kept Australia from fully taking control. Their bowlers shared the workload well, with disciplined spells and a couple of standout performances, especially from Jofra Archer, yielding multiple wickets, when partnerships threatened to grow. The focus on the second morning will be clear - clean up the tail quickly and give their batters the best possible chance to respond on ev

Australia will take heart from the way their middle order stood up after early pressure, with one substantial half-century from Usman Khawaja and a couple of valuable supporting knocks helping them recover from tricky positions. However, the highlight for them was the counter-attacking hundred from Alex Carey who also surpassed Steve Smith with the most Test runs for Australia in this calendar year. The lower order also showed resistance late in the day to push the total beyond 300, but wit

Day 2 is delicately set up in this third Test as Australia and England return with the hosts on 326/8 after a gripping opening day that swung back and forth. Australia managed to cross the 300 mark through resilience and timely partnerships, but England ensured they stayed in the contest by striking at regular intervals, leaving the match finely balanced heading into a pivotal second day. On that note, welcome to our coverage as we bring you all the action from the iconic Adelaide Oval.

... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...

Right then, that is it from a hard-fought Day 1 of the 3rd Test. Australia will be keen to squeeze out as many runs as possible with their last two wickets and push England’s batting back for as long as they can. England, meanwhile, will aim to wrap things up quickly, knowing that batting conditions should be more favourable due to the hot temperature and that they need to make the most of it to challenge the hosts. Day 2 begins on 18th December, Thursday at 11.30 pm GMT (Previous Day), and

The final session belonged firmly to Alex Carey, with the rest playing around him as Australia once again found a way to fight back. He first combined with Josh Inglis in a fluent 59-run stand that pushed the hosts into a strong position, before Mitchell Starc joined him to add another partnership worth 50. It was Australia’s fourth fifty-plus stand of the innings, underlining their ability to respond every time England struck and turn the pressure back on the visitors. Carey eventually br

If the morning had sparks, the afternoon began with an explosion. Jofra Archer thundered in after lunch and blew the game wide open, striking twice in his first over to remove Marnus Labuschagne with the very first ball and then Cameron Green soon after. England sensed blood, but Ashes cricket is never that simple. Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey stood firm, showing patience, grit, and defiance to wrestle back control. Khawaja silenced the noise with an excellent fifty as the pair added 91 v

The contest crackled into life straightaway as Australia came out with intent, Travis Head and Jake Weatherald playing positively while England’s bowling wavered early on. But momentum shifted sharply, as it so often does in this rivalry. Two wickets in two overs, first through Jofra Archer and then Brydon Carse, left Australia suddenly on the ropes at 33/2 and brought the game to a boil. Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja then showed resolve and temperament, absorbing the pressure an

SESSION SUMMARY - 132 runs and 3 wickets in 33 overs! It was a gripping opening day with momentum swinging back and forth, as Australia and England traded blows throughout. Usman Khawaja’s redemption knock and Alex Carey’s maiden Ashes hundred stood out as the defining highlights, helping the hosts edge ahead by stumps. England, though, will not be too unhappy with their efforts led by Jofra Archer, having shown enough fight with the ball to keep themselves firmly in the contest.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Straightish, fullish, on the stumps, Nathan Lyon resolutely defends it off the front foot. And that will be STUMPS on Day 1!

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Short and down leg, Lyon gets inside the line to work it across, but misses.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Slanted on the leg stump, on a hard length, Nathan Lyon tucks it off the back foot to mid-wicket. 

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Shapes away from off, full in length, Lyon shoulders arms. 

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Length ball, on middle, Lyon tucks it to the mid-wicket region.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Short of a length, on middle and leg, Lyon rises up with the bounce and nudges it to square leg.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, ! Archer goes full and aims the pads, Mitchell Starc flicks to the left of the diving fielder at mid-wicket for a boundary. Starc moves into his 30s!

Last over of Day 1 coming up now.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Slanted into the batter, on a good length, Starc keeps it out in the off side.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Width on offer, short in length, outside off. Mitchell Starc flashes hard at it, but misses to get any sort of a connection.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, On a back of a length, straightening up off the pitch, around off. Starc plays from the crease, opens the bat face at the point of contact and steers it to backward point. The fielder from gully cuts it off.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Hard length, on off, at 132.8 kph. Mitchell Starc defends off the back foot to the off side. 

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, A bit too straight, down leg, on a fullish length. Starc tries to whip that across but misses. Jamie dives to his right and gathers it.

Change? Yes, Jofra Archer (15-5-25-3) is back on for a short burst before Stumps.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, On a fuller length, shaping away on off, Nathan Lyon plays with a straight bat and drives it back to Stokes. Ben collects the ball on his follow-through and throws flatly over the batter's head to the keeper. 

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Back of a length, drifting closer to the off pole and then seaming away. Lyon is watchful and makes a tight leave.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Well outside off, on a good length, left alone as he curves away.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Loose from Lyon! Back of a length, at 132.6 kph, swinging away off the seam. Lyon plays away from his body, looking to slash it through point, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Tailing full toss, on middle, Lyon mistimes his flick to short mid-wicket. 

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Swing straightaway! Full and wide outside off, curving further away, Lyon is happy to leave.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, A bit too full, on the pads, Starc flicks it to the left of square leg, but the fielder is quick to cut it off. Starc is about halfway down the pitch, and is sent back by Lyon on a sharp call. Starc can only chuckle in the end as it will be Lyon to face Jofra Archer probably with the new ball.

Second New Ball available now.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Slides in from off, on a length, Starc defends it off the back foot to short cover.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Spins away from off, on a length, Starc fends it to point. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Full and around off, a front foot steer to cover-point. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Shortish, outside off, Starc punches it to extra cover.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Lands it full, on off, defended well by Starc off the front foot. 

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Banged halfway into the pitch, on the leg stump line. Lyon rides the bounce and tucks it to mid-wicket. The fielder from square leg dives to his left and makes a half-stop, parrying the ball to his left. No run taken.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Good-length delivery, around off, Lyon ducks under it just in the nick of time to leave. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Short of a good length, on the leg stump, Starc nudges it off the back foot through backward square leg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Short one, on middle, ducked underneath by Starc.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Shortish delivery, on off, Starc rides the bounce and dabs it with soft hands to point. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Length ball, around off, left alone by Starc.

Will Jacks to Nathan Lyon, A tad short, on off, Lyon rocks back and nudges it through mid-wicket. Starc denies the single.

Will Jacks to Nathan Lyon, Pushed through, full and on middle, Lyon flicks it to short mid-wicket. 

Will Jacks to Nathan Lyon, Fuller and on middle, spinning in, Lyon smothers the spin. 

Will Jacks to Nathan Lyon, Flat and on a length, on the pads. Lyon pads it off the back foot to short leg.

Nathan Lyon comes out to the middle now.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, ! STRAIGHT AND GONE! England finally get Carey's wicket through Jacks. Alex Carey departs on a quality knock of 106 (143). Australia are 321/8.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, An offie on a fuller length, on middle, Carey leans on and eases it back to Jacks.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Banged short and outside off, Starc drops his wrists down to leave. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Stumps on attack, full in length, angling in. Starc drills it to mid on. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Slammed short into the deck, on off, Carey pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single. The 50-run partnership comes up between Carey and Starc. The 4th fifty-plus stand for Australia in this innings. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Takes on the short ball on off, and pulls it off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Well-directed bumper, on middle and leg. Starc ducks underneath it. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, On top of off, on a length, Starc camps back and taps it with soft hands to short cover.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Pitched fuller and on off, Mitchell Starc drills it to long off for a single. The partnership is worth 48 runs between Carey and Starc. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Touch short and around off, Alex Carey plays off the back foot and steers it to the left of short third for a single. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Dropped short and outside off, Starc stands tall and cuts it to deep point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Slides one onto the pads, Starc watchfully blocks it in front.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Floated up, full at 80.3 kph, Starc carves it off the front foot to short cover. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Length ball, on off, Carey goes back and across and nudges it through mid-wicket for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, On a fuller length, angling in, dragged off the front foot to mid on. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Around off, on a length, defended nicely. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, ! Off the gloves! Shortish ball from Stokes, going down leg. Mitchell Starc gets inside the line, swivels to pull it away, but it goes off the gloves due to extra bounce and stays out of reach of Jamie Smith's leap to his right. Races away to the fence behind. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Good length, on off, blocked off the back foot. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, On off and full, Starc knocks it to short cover. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Fuller ball, around off, Starc drags it off the toe end to mid on. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, In front of the sticks, on a length, Carey watchfully blocks it down the strip. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Tossed up, full and around off, driven off the front foot to cover-point for a quick single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Outside off and a tad short, Carey cuts it to deep point for a single. A sarcastic cheer from the Aussie faithful as Jacks concedes 100 runs. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Short, outside off, Starc cuts it away to sweeper cover for a single. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Full and on middle, Starc leans forward and smothers the spin. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Pushed fuller, on off, Alex Carey drives it inside out wide of long off for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Length ball, outside off, Starc flashes it off the back foot but misses. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, 100 FOR ALEX CAREY! A top-class knock from the Aussie keeper-batter. His 3rd Test hundred, and the first in The Ashes. Absolutely risk-free cricket from a quality batter and the Adelaide crowd adores the local boy getting to his milestone. An emotional moment for him as he removes his helmet, looks at the heavens and raises his bat. Full and outside off, driven off the front foot through the extra cover gap. The ball is cut off by the deep as Carse flicks the ball

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Full and on off, nipping bit in. Carey gets on the front foot and pushes it straight to mid on. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Angled on the leg stump, on a length. Mitchell Starc covers the line and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Length ball, outside off, steered off the back foot to backward point. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, On a shorter length on off, Alex Carey pulls it to the right of deep square leg for a single. On 98 now, is Carey.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Hard length, on off, Starc rises with the bounce and punches it off the inside edge to mid on.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Back of a length, on the stumps, Mitchell Starc works it across to the left of deep square leg for a couple runs. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Slams the deck hard, on off, blocked straight off the back foot.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, No run.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, STRAIGHT UP AND LANDS SAFE! Uh, oh! A No Ball called for overstepping. Too many errors from Carse. Short of a good length, around off. Mitchell Starc clears the front leg, clubs it over mid-wicket, but gets no timing. He does manage to clear the in-field as the ball plugs in the deep mid-wicket region, with Jacks mopping it up. Two taken.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Nips in from outside off, on a length. Alex Carey goes deep in the crease and punches it in front of mid on for a single. 

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Length ball, on off, bunted off the back foot to cover.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Not that full, not too short, around off, Starc drives it to short extra cover.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Straight and full, on off, Starc middles it, but hits it back to the bowler. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Short and on middle, angling in. Carey gets on the back foot and pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Back of a length, into the batter, Carey watchfully flicks it but finds short mid-wicket.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Around middle and leg, on a length, Starc steers it to deep square leg for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Stokes is back on. At 130.9 kph, this is bashed on a length, on off. Starc gets on the front foot and defends it. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, In the channel of off, good length. Starc steers it past cover-point for a single. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, ! Goes downtown! Full from Brydon, a slot ball, around off. Mitchell Starc plays with a straight bat and effortlessly lofts it over the bowler for a boundary. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Speared in on a length, at the leg stump. Starc tries to nudge it to the leg side but gets rapped on the front thigh pad.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, ! Precision in that shot! Touch full and around middle. Mitchell Starc swings through the line and lofts it over wide mid on for a boundary. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Hard length, on middle, angling further in. Starc alertly blocks it off the back foot.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, On a nagging length, outside off, Carey plays of the back foot and cuts it to deep point for a single. 

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Short and on off, Carey hops in the crease and taps it to cover-point for a single. Carey moves to 94!

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Short of a good length, on middle and leg, Starc gets squared up due to extra bounce and fends it off the back foot in front of cover. Carey hesitates a bit but they eventually cross over for a single.

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Very short again, on off, Mitchell Starc briefly thinks about pulling that away, but withdraws his bat away from the line and leaves. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Another one banged hard into the pitch, on top of middle. Starc drops it down the pitch with soft hands. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, A rib-tickler from Tongue, short and on the bodyline. Starc gets insde the line and nudges it with soft hands to the left of Pope at short leg. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Full and straight at the stumps, Starc plays from the crease and drives to mid off. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Short and on middle, Starc stands tall and pulls it away to deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Outside off, and full, Carey goes for an expansive front foot cover drive, but inside edges. The ball goes past the stumps to the leg side for a single. 

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Fuller one, on off, crisply driven to mid off. 

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, 2 runs.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, No run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, ! Through the gap! Back of a length, angling outside off. Alex Carey watches the ball closely, gets on the back foot and punches it through the cover and point gap for a boundary. Carey moves into his 90s! 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Hits the deck hard, on middle, Starc rides the bounce and defends it down the pitch. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Angling in and around middle, on a length, Starc whips it away, but straight towards mid-wicket. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Short and outside off, Starc drops his wrists and arches back to leave. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Hard length, on off, Starc knocks it down the ground, to the left of mid off. Stokes chases it down before the ropes. Two taken.

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Fullish delivery on the stumps, Starc flicks it to short mid-wicket. 

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Full and on the pads, Alex flicks it to the left of mid-wicket for a quick single. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Steep bumper, on top of off, Carey rides the bounce and bunts it down the strip with soft hands.

DRINKS BREAK. With Cummins' dismissal, England have now got an opening from one end to run through the tail of Australia. But fairly, the likes of Starc and Lyon can bat for longer periods as well. 

Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins, ! TAKEN AT SHORT LEG! Brydon Carse strikes now.

Has Cummins nicked it? Nitin Menon, the on-field umpire, instantly raises his finger on the appeal for the catch. But Cummins immediately sends it upstairs for a review. Snicko shows a clear spike when the ball is next to the inside edge. The on-field decision is upheld and that will be the fall of the Aussie skipper. 

Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins, Back of a length and around off, Pat Cummins stabs it out to short cover.

Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins, Pitched up and on middle, angles in, Pat Cummins blocks it out well.

Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins, Fuller and on the pads, Pat Cummins clips it through mid-wicket for a brace,

Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins, On a length and on off, Pat Cummins pushes it to cover.

Brydon Carse (9-0-44-1) is back into the attack, replacing Will Jacks.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, A bouncer now, on middle, Alex Carey ducks under it.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, angling into the body of the batter. Pat Cummins tries to duck initially but realises it is not that short. He takes his eyes off the ball but manages to nudge it towards square leg for one.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, Hard length and on middle, angling in, Pat Cummins keeps it out nicely.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Back of a length and on leg, Alex Carey tucks it through mid-wicket for a run.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, On a length and on leg, Pat Cummins flicks it through square lg for a single.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, ! Australia have clearly shifted gears now! Josh Tongue loses his line and bowls this full, but down the leg side. Pat Cummins just has to get some bat on it and glances it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, ! Clean strike! Gives this some more air, full and on middle Alex Carey gets down on one knee and smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. He moves to 84 now.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Short again, on leg, Pat Cummins nudges it to mid-wicket for one.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, No run.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, ! Great shot!

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Tossed up, full and around off, Pat Cummins goes after it but fails to connect.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Floated, short and on middle, Alex Carey flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, Good length and on off, Pat Cummins backs away and guides it to point.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, On a length and on leg, Alex Carey clips it towards square leg for a single. 250 up for Australia!

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, ! Streaky! Fuller in length and on off, angling away. Alex Carey charges down the track to loft it over extra cover, but slices it off the top edge over backward point for a boundary.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle and off, Alex Carey sways away from it.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, A big shout for caught behind, but turned down! England players look really confident here, and Ben Stokes takes the review. This is short of a length and outside off, Alex Carey looks to cut it away but the ball goes under his bat to the keeper, where Jamie Smith grabs it in front of him. There is a noise and Smith asks his skipper to send it upstairs straightaway. Snicko shows a big spike but that is before the ball passes the bat, and the third umpire deem

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, No run.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Pushed through quicker, short and on off, Pat Cummins looks to defend on the back foot but gets a bottom edge onto his foot as the ball rolls to the off side.

A helmet passed on from the dressing room for Ollie Pope as he is stationed at leg gully. 

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Flighted, full and on off, Pat Cummins drives it to mid off.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Short again and on off, Pat Cummins fends it away towards point.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Flatter, shortish and on off, Pat Cummins stays back and pushes it to short cover.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Floated, full and on leg, Alex Carey works it wide of mid on for a single.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Tossed up, full and on middle, Alex Carey knocks it to the left of the bowler.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, Full but angling down the leg side, Pat Cummins fails to flick it away. Jamie Smith dives to his left to collect it sharply behind the stumps.

Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis, ! DRAGGED ON! Josh Tongue gets his maiden Ashes wicket. He lands this back of a length and on the fourth, the stump line, gets it to nip back in sharply with extra bounce. Josh Inglis stays back and tries to guide it to third man, but gets cramped up for room, and the ball goes off the toe-end to crash onto the stumps. A nice little knock of 32 off 39 from Inglis comes to an end, and the 59-run stand has been broken as well, with Australia 244/6 now.

That wicket has again woken up the Barmy Army from its slumber. Australian captain Pat Cummins walks in at number 8. 

Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis, Pitched up and middle and off, Josh Inglis blocks it out.

Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis, Touch fuller and on off, Josh Inglis takes a good stride out and drives it through covers for a brace.

Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis, EDGED AND !

Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis, Fuller one but well outside off, Josh Inglis makes an easy leave.

Josh Tongue (10-1-40-0) returns for a fresh spell. He replaces Jofra Archer.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, ! Connects well this time!

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Quicker, short and around off, Alex Carey rocks back to pull it away but gets a bottom edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Shortish and on middle, Josh Inglis nudges it towards mid-wicket for another run.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Shorter in length and outside off, Alex Carey cuts it to deep point for a run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Floated, full and on off, Josh Inglis uses his feet and knocks it wide of mid off for a single.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Tossed up, full and on off, Josh Inglis defends it on the front foot.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Bangs this into the pitch, on off, Alex Carey rides the bounce well and keeps it out.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, No run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Short of a length and around off, Alex Carey steers it to point.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Alex Carey ducks under it.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Good length and on middle, nips back in, Alex Carey pats it towards short mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Back of a length and around off, Alex Carey punches it to short cover.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Short again and on off, turns in, Josh Inglis keeps it out to the off side.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, No run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, ! Oh..that's aggressive! Looped up, full and on middle. Josh Inglis goes down on one knee and slogs sweeps it. He does not get it from the middle but hits it towards the vacant deep mid-wicket region as the ball trickles to the fence for a boundary.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, 1 run.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Floated, full and on middle, Alex Carey drills it back to the bowler.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Tossed up, full and on off, Alex Carey pushes it to extra cover.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Pitched up and on off, Alex Carey works it off the inner half of the bat to deep square leg for a single.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Sharp bowling!

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, On a length and on off, Alex Carey looks to push it away but gets an inside egde to the leg side.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Full and on the pads, Josh Inglis flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Touch fuller and on middle, Josh Inglis tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Good length and on off, Josh Inglis stays back and blocks it out.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Slows it up, full and on off, Alex Carey steers it towards point.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, No run.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Fires one full and on leg, Alex Carey uses his feet to whip it away but gets an inside edge toward the fine leg region for a brace.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, ! Sloppy effort in the field!

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Drops it short and on middle, Alex Carey pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Floated, full and on off, Josh Inglis flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Back of a length and just on off, straightens a bit. Alex Carey drops his hands and lets it go to the keeper.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, No run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, No run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, A bouncer now, on middle, Alex Carey ducks under it.

STAT - Alex Carey has now scored the most number of Test runs for Australia in 2025. 619 runs under his belt as of now at a very healthy average of 51.6. He goes past Steve Smith (618 runs at an average of 51.5).

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, 1 run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, 1 run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Oh...close! Slows it up, full and on off, Josh Inglis once again goes for the reverse sweep but does not hit it cleanly. Joe Root at first slip anticipates it early and moves to his right, but as Inglis did not connect well, the ball flies to the left of Root, towards deep third. Two taken.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, ! Fine shot!

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Drags his length back, on middle, Alex Carey rocks back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Flighted, full and around off, Alex Carey drives it straight to extra cover.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, 1 run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, No run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Put down? Yes, but it will be very harsh to call it a dropped catch, as Brydon Carse puts in a great effort here. Fuller and around off, Alex Carey drills it really hard but does not keep it along the ground. It flies flat and low to the left of short cover, where Brydon Carse dives to that side to take it with his left hand but it just does not stick in. Stokes comes in and appreciates Carse for his attempt here.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Hits the length hard, on middle, nips back in with some bounce. Alex Carey gets cramped up and misses the ball as it goes off his thigh pad towards backward point.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, A wide yorker, outside off, Alex Carey tries to squeeze it away but only manages to jam it back to the bowler.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, On a length and on leg, Alex Carey tucks it to mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Massive shout for LBW, but turned down! However, Ben Stokes, after a discussion with his bowler and keeper, takes the review. Jofra Archer steams in from around the wicket, serves this full, on middle, angling in sharply. Alex Carey gets stuck on his crease and misses his flick to get hit on the pads. Snicko confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows it to be missing the leg stump. England lose a review as the on-field call of Not Out stands.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, No run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Quicker, short and on middle and leg, Josh Inglis pats it towards square leg.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, A bit short and on middle, angles in, Alex Carey nudges it through mid-wicket for one.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, 1 run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, ! Brilliant shot!

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Tossed up, full and on middle, Josh Inglis blocks it out.

Will Jacks to bowl from the other end.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, FIFTY FOR CAREY! Another fantastic knock from him, and this is his 13th Test half-century. He just continues to get better and better with every game. This is floated, full and around middle, Alex Carey goes down and paddles it towards deep fine leg for a three runs.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, MAIDEN OVER! Short of a length, outside off, Josh Inglis leaves it alone.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Goes fuller but angles it into the pads, Josh Inglis clips it to short mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Pitched up and around off, Josh Inglis drives it firmly wide of short cover, where Joe Root dives to his right to make a fine stop.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Touch fuller and on middle, Josh Inglis fends it back towards the bowler. 

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Short of a length and on middle, Josh Inglis gets on his toes and blocks it out.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, No run.

We are back for the last session! The England players are making their way out to the middle and spreading out to take their respective field positions.

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

Usman Khawaja answered his critics in the best possible manner, bringing up his 28th Test fifty, as the duo added 91 runs together. Just when the partnership was beginning to look menacing, Khawaja got a touch too aggressive and threw his wicket away for 82. Alex Carey, unbeaten on 48, and Josh Inglis then saw out the rest of the session without fuss and will look to build another strong stand, while England will be desperate to break through quickly and get into the lower order. Join us at

Jofra Archer took matters into his own hands and went bang bang in the very first over, breaking a crucial partnership by removing Marnus Labuschagne with the first ball and then sending Cameron Green back soon after for a duck. However, with little support from the other end, England once again allowed Australia to rebuild. Usman Khawaja looked as solid as ever, while Alex Carey continues to shine in this format. The pair gave nothing away, punished anything loose, and turned a tricky po

SESSION SUMMARY - 100 runs and 3 wickets in 26 overs! England burst into the session with real intent, but it proved to be a false dawn. Much like the pattern we have seen throughout this series, the visitors failed to capitalise when they had the upper hand. As the saying goes, you cannot afford to give Australia even the slightest opening, because they will make you pay, and that is exactly what happened for most of the session. However, after toiling away for a long time, England finally h

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Short and outside off, Inglis punches it off the back foot to extra cover. for a single. And that will be TEA on Day 1!

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Full and on middle, spinning in. Inglis dabs it to short leg. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Lengt, on off, whipped off the back foot to the mid-wicket region for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Fuller one, drifting on the leg stump. Alex Carey paddles it to deep fine leg for a c couple of runs. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Slides it on middle, full in length, pushed back at the bowler. 

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Outside off, Inglis plays the full ball off the back foot and cuts it to the left of deep cover for a single. 

Last over before Tea coming up now.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Shortish delivery, over middle, ducked safely by Carey. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Short again, on the leg stump. Carey ducks under it by getting inside the line. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Short at 140.4 kph, on middle, Carey leans back, just for a moment, looks to ramp it over the keeper, but aborts that plan. Leaves it alone. 

Ben Stokes to Josh Inglis, Short and on middle and leg. Josh Inglis stands tall and pulls it over mid-wicket. The ball loses its steam in the outfield as it is mistimed. Archer from mid-wicket chases it down. Three taken. 

Ben Stokes to Josh Inglis, Nip-backer at 136.2 kph, on middle and leg, on a length. Inglis rises with the bounce to defend, but the ball goes off the bottom edge and rolls past the stumps. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Halfway into the pitch, short and on off, Alex Carey arches back and slaps it through backward point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Slanted across the batter on a length. Josh Inglis taps it across with soft hands. 

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, On a lower trajectory, touch full and on middle. Josh Inglis backs away to keep it out.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Flatter and fuller, on middle, flicked off the front foot to square leg.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Spins in from middle, on a length, Josh Inglis nudges it off the back foot to backward square leg.

Josh Inglis comes out to the middle now.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, ! FLATLY SWEPT AND TAKEN! A wicket for England against the run of play and this is a self-inflicted one. Usman Khawaja departs for 82 (126) and Australia are 185/5.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, BEATEN! Drifts in and then turns away from a fuller length, on the fourth stump. Khawaja is sucked into the defensive push on the front foot, and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Overpitched, on the toes, clipped to deep backward square leg for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Well-directed short delivery, on top of off. Usman Khawaja tries an evasive pull shot by taking his eyes off the ball and misses. Stokes gives a steely stare to Khawaja. 

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Banged short and on middle, Usman ducks underneath it. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Leg bye.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Down leg, on a back of a length, Carey looks to flick it around the corner, but misses. Jamie Smith collects it low to his right behind the stumps. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Fraction fuller, on middle, Carey nudges it to short mid-wicket. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Spins away from off, on a length, stabbed off the back foot to the off side. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Wide on off, touch full, Khawaja gets on the back foot and runs it straight to backward point. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Similar length and line, Carey plays an identical cut shot to deep point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Flatter and shorter, outside off. Usman Khawaja cuts it to the left of the diving backward point fielder for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Short and drifting on the leg stump. Carey is quick to rock back and he pulls it to deep square leg for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Full and on middle, Carey leans on and eases it to the off side.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Fullish delivery, outside off, driven off the front foot to extra cover.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, A big appeal for LBW, but Stokes seems unsure about it. Length ball and slanting down leg, Carey gets inside the line to flick, but misses and wears it on the thigh pad.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Width on offer, on a length. Usman Khawaja presses back and cuts it away, but straight to backward point. 

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Straight on middle, on a length. Usman nudges it to square leg. 

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, ! A boundary for Australia after almost 5 overs. Short and outside off, Usman Khawaja weighs back and cuts it to deep backward point for a boundary. He moves into his 80s now. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Angled on the pads, full, flicked from the crease for a single to square leg.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Just gets in time! On a length, outside off. Usman Khawaja cuts it off the back foot to deep point. Usman has to hurry as the throw is flat to the keeper, but he does make home in the end. Two taken.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Around off, on a length. Carey steers it to deep point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Slightly overpitched, on off, pushed to mid off. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Length ball, on middle and leg, nudged to square leg off the back foot.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Shortish delivery, spinning away on off. Usman Khawaja cuts it to the left of deep point and calls for the second straightaway. Ben Duckett runs across from deep square leg and dives to cut it off. Two taken. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Dropped short, on the leg stump. Carey hangs back and nudges it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Short and on top of off. Usman Khawaja runs it to point off the back foot.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Outside off, on a length, eased into the cover-point region.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Pushed fuller and on middle, nipping in. Khawaja tries to defend off the front foot, but the ball deflects off the inside edge and then onto the pads.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Half and appeal for LBW, but Ahsan Raza denies. Stokes straightaway gestures that there's an inside edge.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Back of a length, on middle, steered across to deep square leg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Too straight down leg, full in length. Carey misses to flick. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Full and on the stumps, drilled down to long off for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Fraction short, on off, Alex Carey punches it to the left of extra cover. The fielder there makes a good diving stop.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Short and on off, punched to the short cover fielder. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Pitched fuller and on middle and leg. Alex defends it watchfully.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Tad short and on the stumps. Usman rocks back and tucks it to the square leg region for a single. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Flatter and fuller on middle, Khawaja nudges it to the leg side.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Fuller and on off, Carey gets on the front foot and eases it to the off side.

A mandatory concussion test for Carey is in place as the Australian physio is in. Carey looks comfortable to carry on. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, LEG BYES! Sharp short ball from Stokes, angling into the bodyline with a good lift off the deck as well. Carey tries to pull, but the ball gets big on it and he misses. It deflects off the helmet and lobs over the slip cordon to race away to the deep third fence.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, On top of middle, on a length, Alex Carey gets on the front foot and nudges it to the leg side with soft hands.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, The stumps are attacked, full in length. Carey flicks it from the crease to mid-wicket.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Slightly short than full, on off. Carey presses forward and punches it to extra cover.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Length-delivery, angling in from off. Usman Khawaja hangs deep in the crease and works that across to deep mid-wicket. A single taken.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Pitched full and outside off, Usman Khawaja gets on the front foot and drives it to deep cover for a single. Australia's run rate is a clean 4 right now. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Short and on off, punched off the back foot to extra cover.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Lands it full and on middle, Usman Khawaja advances down the track and mistimes it over the bowler's head. The ball slows down before the ropes and Root from mid on chases it. Two taken. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Overpitched delivery, outside off, Carey carves it out to mid off for a quick single. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Fuller, on off, steered away to cover-point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, ! Up and over! Jacks feeds in on a fuller length, just outside off. Usman Khawaja dances down the track and lofts it inside out over wide mid off for a boundary.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Back of a length, on off, Alex Carey weighs on the back foot and punches it through point for a couple of runs. The partnership between these two now is worth 57 runs. 150 UP FOR AUSTRALIA!

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Length ball, on off, angling in. Alex Carey knocks it to extra cover.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, He plays this full ball on the front foot and drives it straight to mid off. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Just around off, on a slightly fuller length. Carey tucks it to mid-wicket. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, On the stumps, on a length, Carey blocks it straight off the back foot.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, A half-hearted appeal for LBW, and not given. Clearly sliding down leg. Back of a length, a bit too straight onto the pads. Carey is beaten on the flick shot as he plays over the line and is rapped on the front thigh pad.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Pushed fuller, around off, Khawaja drives it to the right of mid off, who cuts it off inside the ring. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Drags the length again, on off. Alex Carey plays with soft hands and taps it to the right of exta cover for a single.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Tossed up, full and on middle, Carey takes a giant stride forward to push it back to the bowler.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, At 81.4 kph, this is flighted fuller and on off. Khawaja gets forward and defends it out.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Identical line and length, spinning away. Usman plays off the back foot and steers it to deep point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Drops it a tad short and outside off, Carey rocks back and cuts it to deep backward point for a single.

DRINKS BREAK. Since Archer's double strike in the first over of the session, it's been all Australia. Khawaja, with a solidly paced half century and Carey, with his insane counter-attacking skills, have stabilised this Aussie batting again. Ever since Archer has been taken out of the attack, the bowling from England has looked inconsistent. Josh Tongue has been a little wayward, while Carse is still searching for his rhythm. England have their field placements wrong at the moment, one feels, and

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Hard length and on off, Usman Khawaja stabs it out in front of point.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Good length and on off, shapes away a bit, Usman Khawaja steers it away towards point.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, A bouncer now, on off, Usman Khawaja sways away from it.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Short of a length and outside off, Alex Carey cuts it to deep point for a run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Hard length and around leg, Alex Carey nudges it to deep square leg for a run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Full again and on middle and leg, Alex Carey closes the bat face and drills it to mid on.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Touch fuller and on middle, Alex Carey blocks it down the pitch.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Hits the length hard and on middle and leg, Alex Carey pats it back towards the bowler.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and outside off, Usman Khawaja cuts it through point for a run. That also brings up the 50-RUN PARTNERSHIP between these two batters.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Back of a length and around off, Alex Carey steers it to deep point for a single.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, A big mix-up in the middle but no harm done! On a length and on off, Usman Khawaja steers it towards gully. He calls for the run, and Alex Carey responds, but then sends Carey back when he is already halfway through. Ollie Pope picks up the ball, Carey turns around and puts in a dive as Pope misses his shy at the bowler's end. 

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, ! TWO IN TWO! Short of a length and outside off, begging to be put away. Usman Khawaja extends his arms and plays the cut to perfection through backward point for another boundary.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, ! Put away!

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Brydon Carse continues with the fuller length, on off, Alex Carey drills it hard and finds the gap through covers for a brace.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Pitched up and on off, Alex Carey drives it firmly but straight to cover.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on leg, Usman Khawaja tucks it towards mid-wicket for a run.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Overpitched and on off, Usman Khawaja drills it straight to mid off.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, 1 run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, No ball!

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, FIFTY FOR KHAWAJA! So much talk about his place in this Test side, but he has responded in fine fashion with this excellent half-century. His 28th in Test cricket and he will be looking to make it a big one. Good length and on off, Usman Khawaja taps it wide of cover for a quick single. He raises his bat to soak in all the applause.

4 fours for Carey in his breezy knock of 26. He has been such an asset for this Aussie batting unit in the middle order. Probably one of the best counter-attackers in this format. 

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Fuller one and around off, Alex Carey presses forward and pushes it through covers for a brace. 12 runs off the over.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Pitched up and on off, Alex Carey drills it away but fails to beat extra cover.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, ! Good shot!

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on middle, Usman Khawaja clips it through square leg for a run.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Full toss, on the pads, Alex Carey flicks it to deep square leg for a single. A couple of looseners to start this over from Tongue.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, ! A freebie!

Will Archer get another over? He won't. Switch of ends for Josh Tongue (7-1-19-0) as he returns and replaces Archer.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Hits the deck hard, on off, Usman Khawaja dabs it down to point.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Pitched up and on off, Alex Carey pushes it towards cover for a single.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Short of a length and just outside off, Alex Carey tries to cut it away but goes a bit too hard and stabs it out to short cover.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Much fuller and on leg, angles in too, Alex Carey misses his flick again and gets hit on the pads this time.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, No run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, ! Lovely shot!

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Hard length and angling into the body of the batter. Usman Khawaja steps across to get inside the line of it and glances it towards fine leg for a brace. He moves to 48 now. Also, Nelson on the board as well.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Another bouncer now, on middle, Usman Khawaja ducks under it.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Bangs in a bouncer, outside off, Usman Khawaja makes an easy leave. The umpire signals one for the over.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and on middle, Usman Khawaja tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Good-length delivery, on off, Alex Carey keeps it out to the off side.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, BEAUTY! Brydon Carse lands this on a hard length and in the corridor of uncertainty, threatens to angle in but straightens after hitting the deck. Alex Carey gets drawn forward to play at it but the ball zips past the outside edge.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and on off, Usman Khawaja dabs it down to the right of point for a single.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and on off, Usman Khawaja gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller and on off, Usman Khawaja knocks it towards mid off.

An interesting graphic shown on air. England have been much fuller in this session as compared to the morning, where they were a bit more on the shorter side. Archer, specifically, has targeted the stumps more. 

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on middle, Usman Khawaja stays back and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, A bouncer to end the over, on middle, Alex Carey ducks under it. This is probing stuff from Archer.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, No run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, 2 runs.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Touch fuller and on middle, angling in a bit, Alex Carey stays back and pats it towards cover-point.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Back of a length and on off, Alex Carey hops up and punches it to cover.

An update on Steve Smith, in case you missed it. Smith is down with a bout of vertigo and left the ground prior to the toss. Surely, his absence is being felt now in that Australian dressing room. 

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Good length and around off, Alex Carey guides it towards point.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Another yorker, on off, Usman Khawaja digs it out to the off side.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and on off, Usman Khawaja rides the bounce and steers it through backward point for a brace.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, EDGED, JUST SHORT! Touch fuller and around off, gets it to shape away a bit. Usman Khawaja pushes at with soft hands without much footwork. He gets an outside edge that goes on the bounce to first slip. Second time this has happened with Khawaja now.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Josh Tongue follows the bumper with a fine yorker, on off, Usman Khawaja gets his bat down and jams it out to backward point.

Pretty unorthodox field for Khawaja. Two catching mid-wickets, Pope and Duckett, barely 5 meters apart. There is a mid on in place as well. Expect short stuff and an odd full-ball teaser to tempt the southpaw. 

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, A bouncer now, on off, Usman Khawaja watches it through and sways away from it.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and on middle, Usman Khawaja steps across and clips it to short mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on leg, Usman Khawaja works it through square leg for one.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Nasty! Bangs in a quick and sharp bouncer at 146 clicks, on middle. Usman Khawaja gets a bit late to duck under as the ball goes off the back of his shoulder to the keeper.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Close! Pitched up and on off, shaping in a bit. Alex Carey looks to drive it away but gets an inside edge through square leg for a single.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Much fuller and around off, Alex Carey drills it away but, Will Jacks at cover-point dives to his right to make a fine stop.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Touch fuller and angling into the leg side, Alex Carey flicks it away through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Good length and on middle, angling in, Alex Carey tucks it away to short mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Short of a length and outside off, Alex Carey punches it wide of cover-point. Ben Duckett dives to his right but only makes a half stop. They cross. 100 UP FOR AUSTRALIA!

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Hard length and angling into the body of the batter. Usman Khawaja steps across but still gets cramped up. Loses his bottom hand but manages to clip it through square leg for a single.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Pitched up and on off, Usman Khawaja mistimes his drive off the bottom edge back to the bowler.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and on off, Usman Khawaja stays back and keeps it out to the off side.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Fuller in length and on middle and leg, Usman Khawaja tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Josh Tongue begins with a full toss at around 150 clicks, on off, Usman Khawaja knocks it to mid off.

Josh Tongue (5-1-15-0) to operate from the other end.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Pitched up and on middle, Alex Carey knocks it back to the bowler. An evenful first over after Lunch.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, ! Cut away! Short of a length and outside off. Alex Carey aceept the width on offer and smashes it through point for a blazing boundary.

Christmas has come early. Two of the softest dismissals you will ever see in cricket. Momentum has heavily swung back in England's favor. The Barmy Army is very active now, and they will be far noisier in the stands. Alex Carey is in at number 6.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Pitched up but down the leg side, Alex Carey fails to glance it away. Jamie Smith grabs it well behind the stumps, diving to his right.

Jofra Archer to Cameron Green, ! c Brydon Carse b Jofra Archer.

Jofra Archer to Cameron Green, Welcomes him with a bouncer, on middle and off, Cameron Green ducks under it.

The big man, Cameron Green, walks in at number 5. Got sold for some really big bucks in the IPL auction last evening. 

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, ! TAKEN! What a start to the afternoon session for England. Jofra Archer strikes and breaks the 61-run stand.

Welcome back for the afternoon session. It's pretty nicely poised at the moment. Conditions have gotten hotter now as the English players spread out in the field. Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne walk to the crease to resume their alliance for the third wicket, which has added 61 runs. Jofra Archer (6-2-7-1) will get us underway in the second session. Marnus to face with a couple of slips in place. Here we go...

... DAY 1, SECOND SESSION ...

Don't know how much Brook's dropped catch would cost England, but Australia's make-shift number 4 has got a decent start after that lifeline while batting on just 5. He has since added 36 runs to his name. England need a motivational bowling spell from someone and break this partnership. The pitch has slowed down, evidently, and batting is expected to get easier with the sun baking down. And that's what this Aussie pair will try to exploit. A riveting post-Lunch session awaits. Play resumes at 2

All the momentum Australia got was sucked up and nullified for a good period of controlled bowling, bringing the game into balance. The runs dried up as Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne tried to rebuild. Australia could have potentially been three down, had Brook clung to Khawaja's outside edge deep in the session. However, the partnership blossomed as Khawaja eventually found the fluency and switch flicked, whereas Labuschagne grew in confidence every passing over to coast them safely to Lunch.

England looked flat in the first forty minutes or so, as they didn't target the stumps much. But then came the turning point. Archer bowled a maiden in between, much more with control and backed it up with a breakthrough. Soon after, in the very next over, Head was fished out through a stunning one-handed grab from Crawley off Carse's bowling. Australia got quickly off the blocks in the first eight overs, but that foundation of 33/0 soon became 33/2 with both openers back in the hut in no time.

Trailing by 2-0 in the series, on a good batting pitch, the English front line of attack was excessively irregular. Specifically, Carse, who was way too short in his lengths and fed too many looseners on the lines to the benefit of the two left-handers. Head and Weatherald cashed on the poor deliveries, sending them to the ropes, while Archer tried to keep things tight at the other end. The short ball stuff with the new ball clearly didn't work in England's favor due to a lack of execution, as t

A zig-zagging morning session in this third Ashes Test, but to be very honest, the Australians would be the happier of the two sides, as Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja not only defused the threat of a collapse, but scored a fair clip as well. England showed a lot of character with the ball after sending both openers back, especially Archer, who thoroughly examined the batters. But the rest were far from being consistent with their lines and lengths. And surely, Khawaja's dropped catch has

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Looped up, full and on off, Usman Khawaja fends it away. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 1!

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, EDGED BUT DOES NO CARRY!

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Four!

England are taking their own sweet time, to ensure that this is the last over before the break. Jacks and Stokes are involved in a chat regarding field placements. 

Will Jacks to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne drills it to long on fo a run.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Flighted, full and on middle, Usman Khawaja uses his feet and flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run. Joe Root picks up and throws it at the batter's end, where it hits Marnus Labuschagne's back and deflects onto the stumps. That must have hurt a bit.

Will Jacks to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Full again and on middle and leg, Usman Khawaja knocks it down the pitch.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, ! Nicely played! Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, not enough to trouble the batter. Usman Khawaja gets on top of the bounce and pulls it away to the deep backward square leg for a boundary.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne clips it towards square leg for a single.

Well, that was a struggle for Jacks. Went for 10 runs in his opening over. Khawaja's assurance and fluency is visible now, while Labuschagne is growing in confidence gradually as well. 

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Short of a length and in that channel outside off, nips back in, Marnus Labuschagne leaves it alone.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and on off, Marnus Labuschagne gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Slows it up, full and on middle, Usman Khawaja knocks it towards mid on.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, ! Gets it away! Flatter, full but down the leg side. Usman Khawaja goes down on one knee and paddles it away to the deep fine leg fence for a boundary.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Drags his length back, on middle, Usman Khawaja nudges it to short mid-wicket.

Will Jacks to Marnus Labuschagne, A loopy low full toss around off, Marnus Labuschagne reaches out for it and drives it to the left of mid off. Joe Root chases after it and slides to push it back inside just in time. Three taken.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Flighted, full and on middle, Usman Khawaja drills it to the right of mid on for a single.

About 10 minutes remain for Lunch. Time for spin now as Will Jacks replaces Josh Tongue.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Tossed up, full and on leg, Usman Khawaja clips it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and on off, Usman Khawaja guides it towards point for one.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Bangs this into the pitch and around off. He falls over on his followthrough as well. Usman Khawaja rides the bounce well and steers it to point.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Overpitched and on the leg stump line, Usman Khawaja flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on middle, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne clips it towards square leg for a run.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Good length and on off, nips back in sharply. Marnus Labuschagne strides out to block but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Full and on middle, Usman Khawaja steps across and clips it to mid-wicket for a single.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller again but down the leg side, Marnus Labuschagne lets it go.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitched up and on middle, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne tucks it to mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Full and on off, Usman Khawaja flicks it away towards mid-wicket for a single.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, ! Excellent shot! Short of a length and just outside off. Usman Khawaja pounces on that quickly. He frees his arms and crunches it over backward point for a boundary.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Right in the blockhole, on off, angling in, Usman Khawaja digs it out towards mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and around off, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Bangs this into the pitch, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne lets it go.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, No run.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, A massive shout for LBW, but turned down!

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Fuller again and angling into the pads, Usman Khawaja clips it towards mid-wicket for a quick single.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller and on middle, Usman Khawaja drills it towards mid on.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, ! Put away! Short of a length and around off, sits up nicely for the batter. Usman Khawaja picks up the length early, swivels and pulls it away to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, Pulls his length back, on middle and off, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out to the off side.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitched up and on middle, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it out.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Touch fuller and on off, Usman Khawaja taps it to the right of short cover for a quick single.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Bangs in a quick and bouncer, on middle, Usman Khawaja ducks under it.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Good length and on off, Usman Khawaja guides it off the outer half of the bat towards point.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, ! Nice shot! Josh Tongue goes a bit too straight and full, angling into the pads. Usman Khawaja brings his wrists into play and flicks it away with excellent timing through square leg for a boundary.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne tucks it away to mid-wicket. MAIDEN OVER!

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Touch fuller and on off, shaping in, Marnus Labuschagne steps across and fends it to the leg side.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Hard length and on the sixth stump line, holds its line, Marnus Labuschagne offers no shot at it.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitched up and around off, Marnus Labuschagne drives it firmly but straight to short cover.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Good length and on off, nips back in a bit, Marnus Labuschagne leaves it alone.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne knocks it towards mid on.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, ! A big chance goes begging here.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Fuller in length and around off, shapes away a bit. Usman Khawaja looks to play at it but gets an outside edge along the ground wide of point. The fielder dives to his right but only gets a hand on it to parry it behind. Two taken.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and outside of, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Pulls his length back, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne fends it away.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, ! Finds the gap this time. Much fuller and just around off. Marnus Labuschagne takes a stride out, keeps a steady head and drives it beautifully to the left of mid off for a boundary.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, No run.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, ! Easy pickings!

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and on off, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out on the pitch. A few words exchanged between Ben Stokes and Marnus. Also, Stokes has overstepped here and it is called a No Ball.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller in length and on off, shaping in sharply, Marnus Labuschagne plants his front foot only to leave it alone.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Hits the length hard and on middle, angling in too. Usman Khawaja looks to heave across the line but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Good length and on middle, jags back in, Usman Khawaja steps across and pats it towards short mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Bangs this into the pitch, well outside off, gets some extra bounce. Usman Khawaja leaves it alone.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller and in that channel outside off, holds its line, Usman Khawaja lets it go to the keeper.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and on off, jags back in a bit. Usman Khawaja gets late on his cut and chops it down behind as the ball rolls to the left of the keeper.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Much fuller and on off, Usman Khawaja strides out and pushes it to short cover.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on off, Usman Khawaja pats it down towards short cover.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Hits the length hard from around the wicket, on the sixth stump line, nips back in a bit. Usman Khawaja offers no shot at it.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and around middle, Marnus Labuschagne rolls his wrists and pulls it along the ground to deep square leg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller in length and just outside off, Marnus Labuschagne does not get tempted and leaves it alone.

DRINKS! It has been a pretty even first hour of this Test match. England were a bit inconsistent with their line and lengths at the start, and the Aussie openers took advantage of that, scoring freely. However, Jofra Archer broke through and has looked like the most threatening bowler for the visitors so far. After that, Zak Crawley took a blinder and in the blink of an eye, both the openers were back in the hut. The English will be hoping to build on that and pick up a couple of more in the

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, A skiddy delivery, tad fuller and on off. Usman Khawaja covers the line and stabs it down the pitch.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Fuller than the previous two balls, at 144.6 kph, Usman shows no interest in going fishing at it.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Similar line and length, Uzzie does the same. Leaves it.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Fullish and straightish, outside off, Usman Khawaja leaves it on the front foot. 

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Short on top of off, Usman Khawaja stands tall and taps it across with soft hands to the mid-wicket region.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Josh Tongue replaces Brydon Carse. Starts off with a length ball, fairly outside off. Khawaja lets it be.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Into the pitch, angling in and around middle. Usman Khawaja plays off the back foot and nudges it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Usman Khawaja has gone past the 50-run mark just twice in his last 27 Test innings.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Down leg, short in length. Khawaja gets inside the line and sees that off. 

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and at 144 kph, angled at the pads. Marnus Labuschagne tries to flick it across, but gets a thick leading edge and the ball travels along the ground through cover-point for a single. 

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Nagging length, on off, blocked off the back foot. 

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Hasty run! Short of a good length, angling in on middle. Usman Khawaja covers the line and nudges it to backward square leg. Usman calls for a single but Marnus Labuschagne is slow to get off the blocks. Ben Duckett is quick to get on the ball and throws it to the batting end, but misses his shy, allowing Marnus to make home.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Lasers it on a good length and on off, Usman watchfully leaves as the ball angles in and straightens up after pitching. 

Brydon Carse to Marnus Labuschagne, Short at 135.2 kph, on the leg stump line, Marnus Labuschagne rides the bounce and steers it straight to square leg.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Khawaja is away! Back of a length, landing outside the leg stump line. Usman Khawaja brings his bat across the pads and nudges it to deep fine leg for a single to get off the mark.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Pitched wide outside off, short in length. Usman leaves this harmless delivery.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and outside off, at 135.6 kph, Khawaja offers no shot. 

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length, well outside off, jumping off the deck. Usman arches back to leave.

The scene has suddenly changed here in Adelaide. England have roared back in this game with a couple of wickets in back-to-back overs. So, that brings Usman Khawaja out to the middle. Big pressure on him with his spot in the team on the line, and only getting to know that he is playing this Test 30 minutes before the start.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, ! TAKEN! What a stunning grab from Crawley and it is back-to-back wickets for England. Both the Aussie openers are back in the hut as Travis Head trudges back on 10 (28). Australia are 33/2.

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, EDGED, BUT DOES NOT CARRY! Slams the deck hard, cutting away a fraction from off. Marnus Labuschagne is squared up as he looks to block off the back foot. Plays with soft hands and gets a thick outside edge that goes on the bounce to the first slip fielder.

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Just around off, nipping back in, outside off. Marnus Labuschagne with a very tight leave.

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Too short at 147.4 kph, on middle. Marnus Labuschagne alertly ducks under it. 

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Hard length, on top of off, at 145.3 kph. Marnus Labuschagne opens the bat face off the back foot and eases it to point. 

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, ! TOP EDGE AND CAUGHT BEHIND! Jofra Archer manufactures the first wicket for his side. Jake Weatherald departs on 18 (27) and Australia are 33/1.

Marnus Labuschagne walks out to bat at number 3.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Slants it on the leg stump, jagging down further on a length. Jake misses out on the flick, and wears it on the front pad.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Angled in at the pads, full in length, flicked across to mid on.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, God! Another No Ball as Carse oversteps, again! Short and outside off, punched off the back foot through the narrow gap between catching short cover and cover-point. Two taken.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, 2 runs.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Overpitched, outside off, Head carves it away, but finds short cover.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Fullish delivery, on middle, flicked off the pads to the mid-wicket region for a single.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Loosener, but Weatherald must be kicking himself for missing out on that. Wide short ball, outside off. Jake tries the square cut by throwing the kitchen sink, but misses to connect.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Wild swing and a miss! Too short from Carse, wide on off. Jake Weatherald looks to pull it over the leg side, but the ball gets extra bounce and it passes over the angled bat. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Fuller one, on middle, shaping in. Jake Weatherald presses forward and defends it straight.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Finally, a MAIDEN from England. Back of a length, on off, defended off the back foot by Head.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Cranks it up at 146 kph, fractionally fuller, nipping in on the pads. Travis Head gets on the back foot to nudge it to the leg side, but misses and takes a blow on the front pad.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Much fuller, angling in from off, at 145.7 kph. Travis Head blocks it watchfully from the crease.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Banged short, on the leg stump. Travis Head gets inside the line and nudges it to short mid-wicket. 

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Slams the deck hard, and snaps his wrist a bit harder to angle the ball into the batter. Travis Head gets on the back foot and opens the bat face to ease it to the off side.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Nagging length, just around off, Head camps back and punches it to cover-point.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, ! Glorious stroke! Carse feeds it fuller and outside off. Jake Weatherald leans on it, head on top of the ball and crisply drives it through the cover and point gap for a boundary. The Aussies are dining on these looseners served at them. Third boundary of the over. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Carse sticks to the short stuff, around off. Jake Weatherald is taken by surprise by the steep rise. Jake lines up to pull, but misses and the ball deflects off the glove onto his helmet. And dear me, that is another No Ball for overstepping. Completely out of rhythm, is Carse. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Full and outside off, Weatherald pushes it to short cover.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Better, much better. Nips in a fraction on a length, on top of off. Jake Weatherald trusts the bounce and leaves it alone. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, ! Again! This is not good bowling. Well outside off, on a good length, Jake Weatherald gets on the back foot and uppishly cuts it over backward point for a boundary.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, ! Another loosener and gets punished! Short and just outside off, Jake Weatherald rises with the bounce and square cuts it through backward point for a boundary. Carse has been a bit too short and has fed a few hit-me balls already.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Short of a length, at 136 kph. It is fairly outside off, and Weatherland lets it pass alone.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Lasered into the batter, on a shortish length. Travis Head gets across on the back foot to nudge it around the corner, but cops a body blow, just around his midriff.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Jags back in from off, on a good length. Travis Head gets behind the line and taps it in front of cover.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Steep, aggressive bumper, around off. Travis Head ducks under it just in the nick of time.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Angling into the off stump, full in length. Jake Weatherald flicks it off the inner half of the bat, wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Inswinging delivery, on middle, Weatherland tucks this fullish ball to square leg.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Bangs it short and on top of off. Jake Weatherald pivots on the back foot and blocks it down the pitch.

STAT CHECK -

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, A tempter! In the channel of off, on a back of a length, straightening off the surface a bit. Travis Head alertly avoids poking at it. In fact, he was put off by Carse's towel dropping off just when he was about to deliver.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Fuller at 140 kph, on the fifth stump line. Head gets on the front foot and drives it to short extra cover. Ben Stokes dives to his left and cuts it off.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Another No Ball for overstepping! Swings in from off, on a fractionally fuller length. Head pushes his bat in front of the pads and defends it straight.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Better adjustment! Tight line and length, on middle, Head bunts this length ball back to the bowler. 

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, ! Punished! A nothing delivery, actually. Wide outside off, on a back of a length. Travis Head gets on the back foot and cuts it square on the off side, and gets it over the point fielder for a boundary. He will feast on those every time. 

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Hard length, curving in from off. Head camps back and works it to short cover. 

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Nip-backer on a shorter length, just outside off. Travis Head is cut in half. He hops on the toes and tries to work that away, but the ball deflects off the bat's handle, onto his back thigh pad and rolls away to point.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Angles across the batter, sliding down leg, on a fuller length. Jake misses out on the flick shot. Jamie gathers it to his right behind the stumps. 

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Slips in a thigh-high full toss, shaping in on middle. Jake Weatherald gets squared up, but negotiates well as he nudges it to mid-wicket. Well-watched by Jake Weatherald.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Good running between the wickets! Short of a length, around off. Travis Head presses back and punches it to the right of cover for a quick single. 

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Leg bye.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Back of a length, on the fourth stump line. Head knocks it off the toe end in front of extra cover and they rush through for a single. 

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, At 141.6 kph, this is bashed into the surface, around off. Travis Head gets on the back foot and punches it to backward point. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Hard length, outside off, Weatherald shows no interest in playing at that one. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, ! And he is away! Shapes in from middle on a tad fuller length. Jake Weatherald with a steady head, clips it through square leg for a boundary. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, An appeal for LBW, but the denial from the umpire shuts that instantly. In fact, the umpire signals for a No Ball as Carse has overstepped. PItched outside off, on a back of a length, swinging in sharply again. Jake Weatherald is beaten on the bac foot and gets slammed on the back thigh pad. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Sharp inswinger, on off, on a length. Jake Weatherald is squared up and looks to work across, but misses and wears it high on the front thigh pad. Good shape from Carse so far. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Hard length, nipping back in from off. Jake Weatherald shapes up to play the square cut on the off side, but gets tucked up for room and inside edges onto the pads. 

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Short and on off, angling in. Travis Head lifts his front leg up and whips it to deep backward square leg for a single. 

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Oh, swing from this end. Archer didn't get any. Carse comes from around the stumps and gets an inswing from a hard length, on middle. Travis Head hops off and defends it across. 

Brydon Carse to share the attack.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Nips away from a good length, just outside off. Jake Weatherald shoulders arms. 

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, On a hard length, wide outside off, angling further away. Jake leaves it alone. 

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Hard length, around off, at 140.4 kph, Jake Weatherald opens up and bunts it down the pitch with soft hands. 

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, And Head is off the mark! Back of a length, on top of off. Travis Head hops on his toes and taps it between cover and point for a quick single. Australia open their account. 

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Wide outside off, at 135.2 kph, on a length. Travis Head lets it be.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, A steep short ball, outside off. Head sees that off by dragging his bat inside the line. 

In all readiness to get underway in the third Ashes Test. The crowd is building up at the Adelaide Oval. The conditions are sunny and clear at the moment as the two umpires emerge out in the middle. The English players scatter out of the team huddle. A long talk before they spread to take their respective fielding spots. Local boy, Travis Head, and Jake Weatherald will open for Australia. And it will be Jofra Archer to get us underway with the first over. Three slips in place with Head all s

Just a few moments away from the first ball, but before that, former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie and former English batter Michael Vaughan carry out the glazing Ashes trophy and place it on the pedestal. It is time for the anthems now, but before that, there will be a moment of silence at the Adelaide Oval to pay tributes to the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack. The ghastly and inhumane attack claimed several lives. Our thoughts are with the grieving families who lost their loved o

The captain of England, Ben Stokes, says that they would have batted first as well. Adds that the talking is done now, and it is about executing their plans as a group. Stresses on playing the conditions and what's in front of them. Says the wicket is generally pretty good over here. Says they aren't sure what the wicket will offer until some cricket is played on it, but also says that they are excited to go out as a group with an aim of making an early mark in the game. On what to expect from

The captain of Australia, Pat Cummins, says that the sun is out and the wicket is pretty good to bat on. 

England (Playing XI) - Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, and Josh Tongue (In for Gus Atkinson).

Australia (Playing XI) - Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja (In for Steve Smith), Cameron Green, Alex Carey (WK), Josh Inglis, Pat Cummins (C) (In for Michael Neser), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon (In for Brendan Doggett), and Scott Boland.

TOSS - Tails was the call from Stokes, but it is Heads. The Australian skipper Pat Cummins elects to BAT first. 

... SECOND INNINGS ...

Even after getting both Carey and Khawaja dismissed, the struggles didn't end for England as the Australian tail wagged and how. Cummins, Starc, Boland and Lyon all made crucial contributions down the order. A fair criticism for England's bowling was that they didn't attack the stumps consistently, and their short-ball ploy gave underwhelming returns as well. 

Adelaide has always been a good batting venue and the average first innings score here is 393. And according to Mark Waugh on air, it is an average score, but one cannot conclude how good the score is until both sides have batted on the same surface. Australia started off really nicely with Weatherald and Head but with both openers dismissed in a quick span of time, they needed a rebuilding phase, which came through Usman Khawaja, their make-shift number 4 in the absence of Steve Smith. His 82,

A well-deserved five-wicket haul for Jofra Archer and finally, after a frustrating forty minutes into Day 2, England have managed to clean up the Australian tail. The hosts finished the opening day being 8 down on 326, and coming into the second day, they have added 45 runs to their overnight score, in just 8.2 overs. Archer looked the most effective bowler for England, his pace was good, and he bowled with conviction as well. He raises the ball to acknowledge the crowd cheering for him as the

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, ! LBW! Jofra Archer gets a fifer, or does he? He has to wait as Nathan Lyon takes the review here. YES, he does. This is his third five-wicket haul against the Aussies.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, Good length and on off, Nathan Lyon blocks it out with a straight bat and holds the pose as well.

Josh Tongue to Scott Boland, Length again and on off, Scott Boland keeps it out to the off side.

Josh Tongue to Scott Boland, Hits the length hard and just around off, Scott Boland steers it towards point.

Josh Tongue to Scott Boland, Play and a miss! Short of a length and outside off, Scott Boland looks to cut it away but misses.

As has been the case in this Test so far, barring Archer, the bowling from the rest has been strictly ordinary. They haven't targeted the stumps much, and this morning, except for Starc getting bowled, barely any delivery has finished on the stumps. Josh Tongue has looked like the second-most effective bowler in terms of hitting consistent lines and lengths. And... here he comes into the attack, replacing Brydon Carse. 15-1-63-1 are Tongue's bowling figures. 

Josh Tongue to Nathan Lyon, Back of a length and outside off, Nathan Lyon cuts it away to deep point for a single.

Josh Tongue to Nathan Lyon, Fuller and on off, Nathan Lyon drives it firmly but straight to mid off.

Josh Tongue to Nathan Lyon, On a length and around off, Nathan Lyon looks to push it away but gets an inside edge towards square leg.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, Fuller in length and on middle, angling in, Scott Boland safely negotiates it down the pitch.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, Hits the length hard and on middle and leg. Nathan Lyon misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards fine leg. A leg bye taken.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, Short of a length and on off, Nathan Lyon dabs it down towards gully and shouts a loud 'Nooo' to deny the run.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Nathan Lyon ducks under it.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, ! The runs continue to flow here! Short of a length and just outside off. Nathan Lyon lets the ball come to him. He hops up to ride the bounce and guides it away through point for a boundary.

Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon, Good-length delivery, on off, Nathan Lyon gets a bit squared up but manages to pat it towards short cover.

This bleeding of runs from the Australian lower order is evidently frustrating the Englishmen.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, Hits the length hard and on off, Scott Boland keeps it out towards backward point.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, Bangs in a quick bouncer at 141.7 clicks, on middle and leg, Scott Boland ducks under it well.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, No run.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Pulls his length back a bit and around off, Nathan Lyon steers it to deep point for one.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Fuller and on middle and leg, Nathan Lyon knocks it to mid on.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, No run.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, ! Wow..that is a fabulous shot!

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, On a length and on off, Scott Boland is solid in his defense again.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, No run.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, Jaffa!

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, ! Streaky! Jofra Archer bangs this into the pitch and just outside off. Scott Boland backs away and just hangs his bat away from his body. It takes the outside edge and flies past Harry Brook at second slip for a boundary.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, No run.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, Hard length and on off, Scott Boland steers it towards point for one.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, ! Gets it away! Pitched up and around off, Scott Boland strides out and drives it. He hits it a bit uppishly but beats Ben Stokes at mid off to his right as the ball races away to the fence for a boundary.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Length again, on off, Nathan Lyon works it through square leg for another run.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, Good length and on middle, Scott Boland nudges it to mid-wicket for a run. 350 UP FOR THE AUSSIES!

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland, On a length and on off, angles in a bit, Scott Boland pats it down in front of short cover.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Back of a length and on leg, Nathan Lyon clips it towards fine leg for a single.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, Hard length and around off, Scott Boland keeps it out to the off side.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, Pitched up and on middle and leg, Scott Boland knocks it to short mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, Just short!

Jofra Archer to Scott Boland, BEATEN! Fuller in length and on off, shapes away a touch. Scott Boland looks to play at it but the ball zips past the outside edge.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, ! BOWLED'EM! Jofra Archer strikes back with a beauty.

Scott Boland is the last batter in for Australia. 

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, ! This is just poor bowling! Short and wide outside off, begging to be put away. Mitchell Starc extends his arms and smashes it over point for yet another boundary.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, FIFTY FOR STARC! He is just enjoying his batting in this Ashes, and this is back-to-back half-centuries for him.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Hard length and on leg, Mitchell Starc pats it to short mid-wicket.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, ! That's Mitchell Starc's fourth boundary in 10 balls.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, ! Punished! Short of a length and outside off. Mitchell Starc gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it through point for his third boundary of the day already. He looks in the mood here.

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Nathan Lyon finally gets off the mark on his 20th ball! On a length and on off, Nathan Lyon clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

Day 1 was action-packed on the field for sure, but it drew a lot of attention even after it ended. 

Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon, Brydon Carse begins with a good-length delivery, on off, Nathan Lyon gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Touch fuller and on off, Mitchell Starc drives it to mid off. 8 runs off the over.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, ! Sweet timing!

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Pitched up and on off, Mitchell Starc knocks it towards mid off.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, A low full toss, on middle, angling in sharply, Mitchell Starc misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Four!

In all readiness for Day 2 to commence in Adelaide. Sunny conditions greet the umpires and players as they walk out to the middle. The English players scatter out and take their spots on the field. Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon are the overnight batters for Australia. Jofra Archer (16-5-29-3) to get us underway with the ball. Starc to face. Here we go...

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Jofra Archer starts with a fuller delivery, on middle, angling in, Mitchell Starc drills it to mid on.

England, meanwhile, will be pleased with their overall effort with the ball, having avoided long wicketless spells and kept Australia from fully taking control. Their bowlers shared the workload well, with disciplined spells and a couple of standout performances, especially from Jofra Archer, yielding multiple wickets, when partnerships threatened to grow. The focus on the second morning will be clear - clean up the tail quickly and give their batters the best possible chance to respond on ev

Australia will take heart from the way their middle order stood up after early pressure, with one substantial half-century from Usman Khawaja and a couple of valuable supporting knocks helping them recover from tricky positions. However, the highlight for them was the counter-attacking hundred from Alex Carey who also surpassed Steve Smith with the most Test runs for Australia in this calendar year. The lower order also showed resistance late in the day to push the total beyond 300, but wit

Day 2 is delicately set up in this third Test as Australia and England return with the hosts on 326/8 after a gripping opening day that swung back and forth. Australia managed to cross the 300 mark through resilience and timely partnerships, but England ensured they stayed in the contest by striking at regular intervals, leaving the match finely balanced heading into a pivotal second day. On that note, welcome to our coverage as we bring you all the action from the iconic Adelaide Oval.

... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...

Right then, that is it from a hard-fought Day 1 of the 3rd Test. Australia will be keen to squeeze out as many runs as possible with their last two wickets and push England’s batting back for as long as they can. England, meanwhile, will aim to wrap things up quickly, knowing that batting conditions should be more favourable due to the hot temperature and that they need to make the most of it to challenge the hosts. Day 2 begins on 18th December, Thursday at 11.30 pm GMT (Previous Day), and

The final session belonged firmly to Alex Carey, with the rest playing around him as Australia once again found a way to fight back. He first combined with Josh Inglis in a fluent 59-run stand that pushed the hosts into a strong position, before Mitchell Starc joined him to add another partnership worth 50. It was Australia’s fourth fifty-plus stand of the innings, underlining their ability to respond every time England struck and turn the pressure back on the visitors. Carey eventually br

If the morning had sparks, the afternoon began with an explosion. Jofra Archer thundered in after lunch and blew the game wide open, striking twice in his first over to remove Marnus Labuschagne with the very first ball and then Cameron Green soon after. England sensed blood, but Ashes cricket is never that simple. Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey stood firm, showing patience, grit, and defiance to wrestle back control. Khawaja silenced the noise with an excellent fifty as the pair added 91 v

The contest crackled into life straightaway as Australia came out with intent, Travis Head and Jake Weatherald playing positively while England’s bowling wavered early on. But momentum shifted sharply, as it so often does in this rivalry. Two wickets in two overs, first through Jofra Archer and then Brydon Carse, left Australia suddenly on the ropes at 33/2 and brought the game to a boil. Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja then showed resolve and temperament, absorbing the pressure an

SESSION SUMMARY - 132 runs and 3 wickets in 33 overs! It was a gripping opening day with momentum swinging back and forth, as Australia and England traded blows throughout. Usman Khawaja’s redemption knock and Alex Carey’s maiden Ashes hundred stood out as the defining highlights, helping the hosts edge ahead by stumps. England, though, will not be too unhappy with their efforts led by Jofra Archer, having shown enough fight with the ball to keep themselves firmly in the contest.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Straightish, fullish, on the stumps, Nathan Lyon resolutely defends it off the front foot. And that will be STUMPS on Day 1!

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Short and down leg, Lyon gets inside the line to work it across, but misses.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Slanted on the leg stump, on a hard length, Nathan Lyon tucks it off the back foot to mid-wicket. 

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Shapes away from off, full in length, Lyon shoulders arms. 

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Length ball, on middle, Lyon tucks it to the mid-wicket region.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Short of a length, on middle and leg, Lyon rises up with the bounce and nudges it to square leg.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, ! Archer goes full and aims the pads, Mitchell Starc flicks to the left of the diving fielder at mid-wicket for a boundary. Starc moves into his 30s!

Last over of Day 1 coming up now.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Slanted into the batter, on a good length, Starc keeps it out in the off side.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Width on offer, short in length, outside off. Mitchell Starc flashes hard at it, but misses to get any sort of a connection.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, On a back of a length, straightening up off the pitch, around off. Starc plays from the crease, opens the bat face at the point of contact and steers it to backward point. The fielder from gully cuts it off.

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, Hard length, on off, at 132.8 kph. Mitchell Starc defends off the back foot to the off side. 

Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc, A bit too straight, down leg, on a fullish length. Starc tries to whip that across but misses. Jamie dives to his right and gathers it.

Change? Yes, Jofra Archer (15-5-25-3) is back on for a short burst before Stumps.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, On a fuller length, shaping away on off, Nathan Lyon plays with a straight bat and drives it back to Stokes. Ben collects the ball on his follow-through and throws flatly over the batter's head to the keeper. 

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Back of a length, drifting closer to the off pole and then seaming away. Lyon is watchful and makes a tight leave.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Well outside off, on a good length, left alone as he curves away.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Loose from Lyon! Back of a length, at 132.6 kph, swinging away off the seam. Lyon plays away from his body, looking to slash it through point, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Tailing full toss, on middle, Lyon mistimes his flick to short mid-wicket. 

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Swing straightaway! Full and wide outside off, curving further away, Lyon is happy to leave.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, A bit too full, on the pads, Starc flicks it to the left of square leg, but the fielder is quick to cut it off. Starc is about halfway down the pitch, and is sent back by Lyon on a sharp call. Starc can only chuckle in the end as it will be Lyon to face Jofra Archer probably with the new ball.

Second New Ball available now.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Slides in from off, on a length, Starc defends it off the back foot to short cover.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Spins away from off, on a length, Starc fends it to point. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Full and around off, a front foot steer to cover-point. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Shortish, outside off, Starc punches it to extra cover.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Lands it full, on off, defended well by Starc off the front foot. 

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Banged halfway into the pitch, on the leg stump line. Lyon rides the bounce and tucks it to mid-wicket. The fielder from square leg dives to his left and makes a half-stop, parrying the ball to his left. No run taken.

Ben Stokes to Nathan Lyon, Good-length delivery, around off, Lyon ducks under it just in the nick of time to leave. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Short of a good length, on the leg stump, Starc nudges it off the back foot through backward square leg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Short one, on middle, ducked underneath by Starc.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Shortish delivery, on off, Starc rides the bounce and dabs it with soft hands to point. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Length ball, around off, left alone by Starc.

Will Jacks to Nathan Lyon, A tad short, on off, Lyon rocks back and nudges it through mid-wicket. Starc denies the single.

Will Jacks to Nathan Lyon, Pushed through, full and on middle, Lyon flicks it to short mid-wicket. 

Will Jacks to Nathan Lyon, Fuller and on middle, spinning in, Lyon smothers the spin. 

Will Jacks to Nathan Lyon, Flat and on a length, on the pads. Lyon pads it off the back foot to short leg.

Nathan Lyon comes out to the middle now.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, ! STRAIGHT AND GONE! England finally get Carey's wicket through Jacks. Alex Carey departs on a quality knock of 106 (143). Australia are 321/8.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, An offie on a fuller length, on middle, Carey leans on and eases it back to Jacks.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Banged short and outside off, Starc drops his wrists down to leave. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Stumps on attack, full in length, angling in. Starc drills it to mid on. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Slammed short into the deck, on off, Carey pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single. The 50-run partnership comes up between Carey and Starc. The 4th fifty-plus stand for Australia in this innings. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Takes on the short ball on off, and pulls it off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Well-directed bumper, on middle and leg. Starc ducks underneath it. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, On top of off, on a length, Starc camps back and taps it with soft hands to short cover.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Pitched fuller and on off, Mitchell Starc drills it to long off for a single. The partnership is worth 48 runs between Carey and Starc. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Touch short and around off, Alex Carey plays off the back foot and steers it to the left of short third for a single. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Dropped short and outside off, Starc stands tall and cuts it to deep point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Slides one onto the pads, Starc watchfully blocks it in front.

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Floated up, full at 80.3 kph, Starc carves it off the front foot to short cover. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Length ball, on off, Carey goes back and across and nudges it through mid-wicket for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, On a fuller length, angling in, dragged off the front foot to mid on. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Around off, on a length, defended nicely. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, ! Off the gloves! Shortish ball from Stokes, going down leg. Mitchell Starc gets inside the line, swivels to pull it away, but it goes off the gloves due to extra bounce and stays out of reach of Jamie Smith's leap to his right. Races away to the fence behind. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Good length, on off, blocked off the back foot. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, On off and full, Starc knocks it to short cover. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Fuller ball, around off, Starc drags it off the toe end to mid on. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, In front of the sticks, on a length, Carey watchfully blocks it down the strip. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Tossed up, full and around off, driven off the front foot to cover-point for a quick single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Outside off and a tad short, Carey cuts it to deep point for a single. A sarcastic cheer from the Aussie faithful as Jacks concedes 100 runs. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Short, outside off, Starc cuts it away to sweeper cover for a single. 

Will Jacks to Mitchell Starc, Full and on middle, Starc leans forward and smothers the spin. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Pushed fuller, on off, Alex Carey drives it inside out wide of long off for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Length ball, outside off, Starc flashes it off the back foot but misses. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, 100 FOR ALEX CAREY! A top-class knock from the Aussie keeper-batter. His 3rd Test hundred, and the first in The Ashes. Absolutely risk-free cricket from a quality batter and the Adelaide crowd adores the local boy getting to his milestone. An emotional moment for him as he removes his helmet, looks at the heavens and raises his bat. Full and outside off, driven off the front foot through the extra cover gap. The ball is cut off by the deep as Carse flicks the ball

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Full and on off, nipping bit in. Carey gets on the front foot and pushes it straight to mid on. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Angled on the leg stump, on a length. Mitchell Starc covers the line and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Length ball, outside off, steered off the back foot to backward point. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, On a shorter length on off, Alex Carey pulls it to the right of deep square leg for a single. On 98 now, is Carey.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Hard length, on off, Starc rises with the bounce and punches it off the inside edge to mid on.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Back of a length, on the stumps, Mitchell Starc works it across to the left of deep square leg for a couple runs. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Slams the deck hard, on off, blocked straight off the back foot.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, No run.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, STRAIGHT UP AND LANDS SAFE! Uh, oh! A No Ball called for overstepping. Too many errors from Carse. Short of a good length, around off. Mitchell Starc clears the front leg, clubs it over mid-wicket, but gets no timing. He does manage to clear the in-field as the ball plugs in the deep mid-wicket region, with Jacks mopping it up. Two taken.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Nips in from outside off, on a length. Alex Carey goes deep in the crease and punches it in front of mid on for a single. 

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Length ball, on off, bunted off the back foot to cover.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Not that full, not too short, around off, Starc drives it to short extra cover.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Straight and full, on off, Starc middles it, but hits it back to the bowler. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Short and on middle, angling in. Carey gets on the back foot and pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Back of a length, into the batter, Carey watchfully flicks it but finds short mid-wicket.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Around middle and leg, on a length, Starc steers it to deep square leg for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Starc, Stokes is back on. At 130.9 kph, this is bashed on a length, on off. Starc gets on the front foot and defends it. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, In the channel of off, good length. Starc steers it past cover-point for a single. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, ! Goes downtown! Full from Brydon, a slot ball, around off. Mitchell Starc plays with a straight bat and effortlessly lofts it over the bowler for a boundary. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Speared in on a length, at the leg stump. Starc tries to nudge it to the leg side but gets rapped on the front thigh pad.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, ! Precision in that shot! Touch full and around middle. Mitchell Starc swings through the line and lofts it over wide mid on for a boundary. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Hard length, on middle, angling further in. Starc alertly blocks it off the back foot.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, On a nagging length, outside off, Carey plays of the back foot and cuts it to deep point for a single. 

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Short and on off, Carey hops in the crease and taps it to cover-point for a single. Carey moves to 94!

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Short of a good length, on middle and leg, Starc gets squared up due to extra bounce and fends it off the back foot in front of cover. Carey hesitates a bit but they eventually cross over for a single.

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Very short again, on off, Mitchell Starc briefly thinks about pulling that away, but withdraws his bat away from the line and leaves. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Another one banged hard into the pitch, on top of middle. Starc drops it down the pitch with soft hands. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, A rib-tickler from Tongue, short and on the bodyline. Starc gets insde the line and nudges it with soft hands to the left of Pope at short leg. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Full and straight at the stumps, Starc plays from the crease and drives to mid off. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Short and on middle, Starc stands tall and pulls it away to deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Outside off, and full, Carey goes for an expansive front foot cover drive, but inside edges. The ball goes past the stumps to the leg side for a single. 

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Fuller one, on off, crisply driven to mid off. 

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, 2 runs.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, No run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, ! Through the gap! Back of a length, angling outside off. Alex Carey watches the ball closely, gets on the back foot and punches it through the cover and point gap for a boundary. Carey moves into his 90s! 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Hits the deck hard, on middle, Starc rides the bounce and defends it down the pitch. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Angling in and around middle, on a length, Starc whips it away, but straight towards mid-wicket. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Short and outside off, Starc drops his wrists and arches back to leave. 

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Hard length, on off, Starc knocks it down the ground, to the left of mid off. Stokes chases it down before the ropes. Two taken.

Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc, Fullish delivery on the stumps, Starc flicks it to short mid-wicket. 

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Full and on the pads, Alex flicks it to the left of mid-wicket for a quick single. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc, Steep bumper, on top of off, Carey rides the bounce and bunts it down the strip with soft hands.

DRINKS BREAK. With Cummins' dismissal, England have now got an opening from one end to run through the tail of Australia. But fairly, the likes of Starc and Lyon can bat for longer periods as well. 

Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins, ! TAKEN AT SHORT LEG! Brydon Carse strikes now.

Has Cummins nicked it? Nitin Menon, the on-field umpire, instantly raises his finger on the appeal for the catch. But Cummins immediately sends it upstairs for a review. Snicko shows a clear spike when the ball is next to the inside edge. The on-field decision is upheld and that will be the fall of the Aussie skipper. 

Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins, Back of a length and around off, Pat Cummins stabs it out to short cover.

Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins, Pitched up and on middle, angles in, Pat Cummins blocks it out well.

Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins, Fuller and on the pads, Pat Cummins clips it through mid-wicket for a brace,

Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins, On a length and on off, Pat Cummins pushes it to cover.

Brydon Carse (9-0-44-1) is back into the attack, replacing Will Jacks.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, A bouncer now, on middle, Alex Carey ducks under it.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, angling into the body of the batter. Pat Cummins tries to duck initially but realises it is not that short. He takes his eyes off the ball but manages to nudge it towards square leg for one.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, Hard length and on middle, angling in, Pat Cummins keeps it out nicely.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Back of a length and on leg, Alex Carey tucks it through mid-wicket for a run.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, On a length and on leg, Pat Cummins flicks it through square lg for a single.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, ! Australia have clearly shifted gears now! Josh Tongue loses his line and bowls this full, but down the leg side. Pat Cummins just has to get some bat on it and glances it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, ! Clean strike! Gives this some more air, full and on middle Alex Carey gets down on one knee and smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. He moves to 84 now.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Short again, on leg, Pat Cummins nudges it to mid-wicket for one.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, No run.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, ! Great shot!

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Tossed up, full and around off, Pat Cummins goes after it but fails to connect.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Floated, short and on middle, Alex Carey flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, Good length and on off, Pat Cummins backs away and guides it to point.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, On a length and on leg, Alex Carey clips it towards square leg for a single. 250 up for Australia!

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, ! Streaky! Fuller in length and on off, angling away. Alex Carey charges down the track to loft it over extra cover, but slices it off the top edge over backward point for a boundary.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle and off, Alex Carey sways away from it.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, A big shout for caught behind, but turned down! England players look really confident here, and Ben Stokes takes the review. This is short of a length and outside off, Alex Carey looks to cut it away but the ball goes under his bat to the keeper, where Jamie Smith grabs it in front of him. There is a noise and Smith asks his skipper to send it upstairs straightaway. Snicko shows a big spike but that is before the ball passes the bat, and the third umpire deem

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, No run.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Pushed through quicker, short and on off, Pat Cummins looks to defend on the back foot but gets a bottom edge onto his foot as the ball rolls to the off side.

A helmet passed on from the dressing room for Ollie Pope as he is stationed at leg gully. 

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Flighted, full and on off, Pat Cummins drives it to mid off.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Short again and on off, Pat Cummins fends it away towards point.

Will Jacks to Pat Cummins, Flatter, shortish and on off, Pat Cummins stays back and pushes it to short cover.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Floated, full and on leg, Alex Carey works it wide of mid on for a single.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Tossed up, full and on middle, Alex Carey knocks it to the left of the bowler.

Josh Tongue to Pat Cummins, Full but angling down the leg side, Pat Cummins fails to flick it away. Jamie Smith dives to his left to collect it sharply behind the stumps.

Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis, ! DRAGGED ON! Josh Tongue gets his maiden Ashes wicket. He lands this back of a length and on the fourth, the stump line, gets it to nip back in sharply with extra bounce. Josh Inglis stays back and tries to guide it to third man, but gets cramped up for room, and the ball goes off the toe-end to crash onto the stumps. A nice little knock of 32 off 39 from Inglis comes to an end, and the 59-run stand has been broken as well, with Australia 244/6 now.

That wicket has again woken up the Barmy Army from its slumber. Australian captain Pat Cummins walks in at number 8. 

Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis, Pitched up and middle and off, Josh Inglis blocks it out.

Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis, Touch fuller and on off, Josh Inglis takes a good stride out and drives it through covers for a brace.

Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis, EDGED AND !

Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis, Fuller one but well outside off, Josh Inglis makes an easy leave.

Josh Tongue (10-1-40-0) returns for a fresh spell. He replaces Jofra Archer.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, ! Connects well this time!

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Quicker, short and around off, Alex Carey rocks back to pull it away but gets a bottom edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Shortish and on middle, Josh Inglis nudges it towards mid-wicket for another run.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Shorter in length and outside off, Alex Carey cuts it to deep point for a run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Floated, full and on off, Josh Inglis uses his feet and knocks it wide of mid off for a single.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Tossed up, full and on off, Josh Inglis defends it on the front foot.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Bangs this into the pitch, on off, Alex Carey rides the bounce well and keeps it out.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, No run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Short of a length and around off, Alex Carey steers it to point.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Alex Carey ducks under it.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Good length and on middle, nips back in, Alex Carey pats it towards short mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Back of a length and around off, Alex Carey punches it to short cover.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Short again and on off, turns in, Josh Inglis keeps it out to the off side.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, No run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, ! Oh..that's aggressive! Looped up, full and on middle. Josh Inglis goes down on one knee and slogs sweeps it. He does not get it from the middle but hits it towards the vacant deep mid-wicket region as the ball trickles to the fence for a boundary.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, 1 run.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Floated, full and on middle, Alex Carey drills it back to the bowler.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Tossed up, full and on off, Alex Carey pushes it to extra cover.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Pitched up and on off, Alex Carey works it off the inner half of the bat to deep square leg for a single.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Sharp bowling!

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, On a length and on off, Alex Carey looks to push it away but gets an inside egde to the leg side.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Full and on the pads, Josh Inglis flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Touch fuller and on middle, Josh Inglis tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Good length and on off, Josh Inglis stays back and blocks it out.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Slows it up, full and on off, Alex Carey steers it towards point.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, No run.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Fires one full and on leg, Alex Carey uses his feet to whip it away but gets an inside edge toward the fine leg region for a brace.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, ! Sloppy effort in the field!

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Drops it short and on middle, Alex Carey pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Floated, full and on off, Josh Inglis flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Back of a length and just on off, straightens a bit. Alex Carey drops his hands and lets it go to the keeper.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, No run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, No run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, A bouncer now, on middle, Alex Carey ducks under it.

STAT - Alex Carey has now scored the most number of Test runs for Australia in 2025. 619 runs under his belt as of now at a very healthy average of 51.6. He goes past Steve Smith (618 runs at an average of 51.5).

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, 1 run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, 1 run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Oh...close! Slows it up, full and on off, Josh Inglis once again goes for the reverse sweep but does not hit it cleanly. Joe Root at first slip anticipates it early and moves to his right, but as Inglis did not connect well, the ball flies to the left of Root, towards deep third. Two taken.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, ! Fine shot!

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Drags his length back, on middle, Alex Carey rocks back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Flighted, full and around off, Alex Carey drives it straight to extra cover.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, 1 run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, No run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Put down? Yes, but it will be very harsh to call it a dropped catch, as Brydon Carse puts in a great effort here. Fuller and around off, Alex Carey drills it really hard but does not keep it along the ground. It flies flat and low to the left of short cover, where Brydon Carse dives to that side to take it with his left hand but it just does not stick in. Stokes comes in and appreciates Carse for his attempt here.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Hits the length hard, on middle, nips back in with some bounce. Alex Carey gets cramped up and misses the ball as it goes off his thigh pad towards backward point.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, A wide yorker, outside off, Alex Carey tries to squeeze it away but only manages to jam it back to the bowler.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, On a length and on leg, Alex Carey tucks it to mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Massive shout for LBW, but turned down! However, Ben Stokes, after a discussion with his bowler and keeper, takes the review. Jofra Archer steams in from around the wicket, serves this full, on middle, angling in sharply. Alex Carey gets stuck on his crease and misses his flick to get hit on the pads. Snicko confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows it to be missing the leg stump. England lose a review as the on-field call of Not Out stands.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, No run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Quicker, short and on middle and leg, Josh Inglis pats it towards square leg.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, A bit short and on middle, angles in, Alex Carey nudges it through mid-wicket for one.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, 1 run.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, ! Brilliant shot!

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Tossed up, full and on middle, Josh Inglis blocks it out.

Will Jacks to bowl from the other end.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, FIFTY FOR CAREY! Another fantastic knock from him, and this is his 13th Test half-century. He just continues to get better and better with every game. This is floated, full and around middle, Alex Carey goes down and paddles it towards deep fine leg for a three runs.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, MAIDEN OVER! Short of a length, outside off, Josh Inglis leaves it alone.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Goes fuller but angles it into the pads, Josh Inglis clips it to short mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Pitched up and around off, Josh Inglis drives it firmly wide of short cover, where Joe Root dives to his right to make a fine stop.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Touch fuller and on middle, Josh Inglis fends it back towards the bowler. 

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Short of a length and on middle, Josh Inglis gets on his toes and blocks it out.

Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, No run.

We are back for the last session! The England players are making their way out to the middle and spreading out to take their respective field positions.

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

Usman Khawaja answered his critics in the best possible manner, bringing up his 28th Test fifty, as the duo added 91 runs together. Just when the partnership was beginning to look menacing, Khawaja got a touch too aggressive and threw his wicket away for 82. Alex Carey, unbeaten on 48, and Josh Inglis then saw out the rest of the session without fuss and will look to build another strong stand, while England will be desperate to break through quickly and get into the lower order. Join us at

Jofra Archer took matters into his own hands and went bang bang in the very first over, breaking a crucial partnership by removing Marnus Labuschagne with the first ball and then sending Cameron Green back soon after for a duck. However, with little support from the other end, England once again allowed Australia to rebuild. Usman Khawaja looked as solid as ever, while Alex Carey continues to shine in this format. The pair gave nothing away, punished anything loose, and turned a tricky po

SESSION SUMMARY - 100 runs and 3 wickets in 26 overs! England burst into the session with real intent, but it proved to be a false dawn. Much like the pattern we have seen throughout this series, the visitors failed to capitalise when they had the upper hand. As the saying goes, you cannot afford to give Australia even the slightest opening, because they will make you pay, and that is exactly what happened for most of the session. However, after toiling away for a long time, England finally h

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Short and outside off, Inglis punches it off the back foot to extra cover. for a single. And that will be TEA on Day 1!

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Full and on middle, spinning in. Inglis dabs it to short leg. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Lengt, on off, whipped off the back foot to the mid-wicket region for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Fuller one, drifting on the leg stump. Alex Carey paddles it to deep fine leg for a c couple of runs. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Slides it on middle, full in length, pushed back at the bowler. 

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Outside off, Inglis plays the full ball off the back foot and cuts it to the left of deep cover for a single. 

Last over before Tea coming up now.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Shortish delivery, over middle, ducked safely by Carey. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Short again, on the leg stump. Carey ducks under it by getting inside the line. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Short at 140.4 kph, on middle, Carey leans back, just for a moment, looks to ramp it over the keeper, but aborts that plan. Leaves it alone. 

Ben Stokes to Josh Inglis, Short and on middle and leg. Josh Inglis stands tall and pulls it over mid-wicket. The ball loses its steam in the outfield as it is mistimed. Archer from mid-wicket chases it down. Three taken. 

Ben Stokes to Josh Inglis, Nip-backer at 136.2 kph, on middle and leg, on a length. Inglis rises with the bounce to defend, but the ball goes off the bottom edge and rolls past the stumps. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Halfway into the pitch, short and on off, Alex Carey arches back and slaps it through backward point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Slanted across the batter on a length. Josh Inglis taps it across with soft hands. 

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, On a lower trajectory, touch full and on middle. Josh Inglis backs away to keep it out.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Flatter and fuller, on middle, flicked off the front foot to square leg.

Will Jacks to Josh Inglis, Spins in from middle, on a length, Josh Inglis nudges it off the back foot to backward square leg.

Josh Inglis comes out to the middle now.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, ! FLATLY SWEPT AND TAKEN! A wicket for England against the run of play and this is a self-inflicted one. Usman Khawaja departs for 82 (126) and Australia are 185/5.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, BEATEN! Drifts in and then turns away from a fuller length, on the fourth stump. Khawaja is sucked into the defensive push on the front foot, and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Overpitched, on the toes, clipped to deep backward square leg for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Well-directed short delivery, on top of off. Usman Khawaja tries an evasive pull shot by taking his eyes off the ball and misses. Stokes gives a steely stare to Khawaja. 

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Banged short and on middle, Usman ducks underneath it. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Leg bye.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Down leg, on a back of a length, Carey looks to flick it around the corner, but misses. Jamie Smith collects it low to his right behind the stumps. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Fraction fuller, on middle, Carey nudges it to short mid-wicket. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Spins away from off, on a length, stabbed off the back foot to the off side. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Wide on off, touch full, Khawaja gets on the back foot and runs it straight to backward point. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Similar length and line, Carey plays an identical cut shot to deep point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Flatter and shorter, outside off. Usman Khawaja cuts it to the left of the diving backward point fielder for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Short and drifting on the leg stump. Carey is quick to rock back and he pulls it to deep square leg for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Full and on middle, Carey leans on and eases it to the off side.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Fullish delivery, outside off, driven off the front foot to extra cover.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, A big appeal for LBW, but Stokes seems unsure about it. Length ball and slanting down leg, Carey gets inside the line to flick, but misses and wears it on the thigh pad.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Width on offer, on a length. Usman Khawaja presses back and cuts it away, but straight to backward point. 

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Straight on middle, on a length. Usman nudges it to square leg. 

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, ! A boundary for Australia after almost 5 overs. Short and outside off, Usman Khawaja weighs back and cuts it to deep backward point for a boundary. He moves into his 80s now. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Angled on the pads, full, flicked from the crease for a single to square leg.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Just gets in time! On a length, outside off. Usman Khawaja cuts it off the back foot to deep point. Usman has to hurry as the throw is flat to the keeper, but he does make home in the end. Two taken.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Around off, on a length. Carey steers it to deep point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Slightly overpitched, on off, pushed to mid off. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Length ball, on middle and leg, nudged to square leg off the back foot.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Shortish delivery, spinning away on off. Usman Khawaja cuts it to the left of deep point and calls for the second straightaway. Ben Duckett runs across from deep square leg and dives to cut it off. Two taken. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Dropped short, on the leg stump. Carey hangs back and nudges it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Short and on top of off. Usman Khawaja runs it to point off the back foot.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Outside off, on a length, eased into the cover-point region.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Pushed fuller and on middle, nipping in. Khawaja tries to defend off the front foot, but the ball deflects off the inside edge and then onto the pads.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Half and appeal for LBW, but Ahsan Raza denies. Stokes straightaway gestures that there's an inside edge.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Back of a length, on middle, steered across to deep square leg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Too straight down leg, full in length. Carey misses to flick. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Full and on the stumps, drilled down to long off for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Fraction short, on off, Alex Carey punches it to the left of extra cover. The fielder there makes a good diving stop.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Short and on off, punched to the short cover fielder. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Pitched fuller and on middle and leg. Alex defends it watchfully.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Tad short and on the stumps. Usman rocks back and tucks it to the square leg region for a single. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Flatter and fuller on middle, Khawaja nudges it to the leg side.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Fuller and on off, Carey gets on the front foot and eases it to the off side.

A mandatory concussion test for Carey is in place as the Australian physio is in. Carey looks comfortable to carry on. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, LEG BYES! Sharp short ball from Stokes, angling into the bodyline with a good lift off the deck as well. Carey tries to pull, but the ball gets big on it and he misses. It deflects off the helmet and lobs over the slip cordon to race away to the deep third fence.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, On top of middle, on a length, Alex Carey gets on the front foot and nudges it to the leg side with soft hands.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, The stumps are attacked, full in length. Carey flicks it from the crease to mid-wicket.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Slightly short than full, on off. Carey presses forward and punches it to extra cover.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Length-delivery, angling in from off. Usman Khawaja hangs deep in the crease and works that across to deep mid-wicket. A single taken.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Pitched full and outside off, Usman Khawaja gets on the front foot and drives it to deep cover for a single. Australia's run rate is a clean 4 right now. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Short and on off, punched off the back foot to extra cover.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Lands it full and on middle, Usman Khawaja advances down the track and mistimes it over the bowler's head. The ball slows down before the ropes and Root from mid on chases it. Two taken. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Overpitched delivery, outside off, Carey carves it out to mid off for a quick single. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Fuller, on off, steered away to cover-point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, ! Up and over! Jacks feeds in on a fuller length, just outside off. Usman Khawaja dances down the track and lofts it inside out over wide mid off for a boundary.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Back of a length, on off, Alex Carey weighs on the back foot and punches it through point for a couple of runs. The partnership between these two now is worth 57 runs. 150 UP FOR AUSTRALIA!

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Length ball, on off, angling in. Alex Carey knocks it to extra cover.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, He plays this full ball on the front foot and drives it straight to mid off. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, Just around off, on a slightly fuller length. Carey tucks it to mid-wicket. 

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, On the stumps, on a length, Carey blocks it straight off the back foot.

Ben Stokes to Alex Carey, A half-hearted appeal for LBW, and not given. Clearly sliding down leg. Back of a length, a bit too straight onto the pads. Carey is beaten on the flick shot as he plays over the line and is rapped on the front thigh pad.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Pushed fuller, around off, Khawaja drives it to the right of mid off, who cuts it off inside the ring. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Drags the length again, on off. Alex Carey plays with soft hands and taps it to the right of exta cover for a single.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Tossed up, full and on middle, Carey takes a giant stride forward to push it back to the bowler.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, At 81.4 kph, this is flighted fuller and on off. Khawaja gets forward and defends it out.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Identical line and length, spinning away. Usman plays off the back foot and steers it to deep point for a single. 

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Drops it a tad short and outside off, Carey rocks back and cuts it to deep backward point for a single.

DRINKS BREAK. Since Archer's double strike in the first over of the session, it's been all Australia. Khawaja, with a solidly paced half century and Carey, with his insane counter-attacking skills, have stabilised this Aussie batting again. Ever since Archer has been taken out of the attack, the bowling from England has looked inconsistent. Josh Tongue has been a little wayward, while Carse is still searching for his rhythm. England have their field placements wrong at the moment, one feels, and

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Hard length and on off, Usman Khawaja stabs it out in front of point.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Good length and on off, shapes away a bit, Usman Khawaja steers it away towards point.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, A bouncer now, on off, Usman Khawaja sways away from it.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Short of a length and outside off, Alex Carey cuts it to deep point for a run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Hard length and around leg, Alex Carey nudges it to deep square leg for a run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Full again and on middle and leg, Alex Carey closes the bat face and drills it to mid on.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Touch fuller and on middle, Alex Carey blocks it down the pitch.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Hits the length hard and on middle and leg, Alex Carey pats it back towards the bowler.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and outside off, Usman Khawaja cuts it through point for a run. That also brings up the 50-RUN PARTNERSHIP between these two batters.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Back of a length and around off, Alex Carey steers it to deep point for a single.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, A big mix-up in the middle but no harm done! On a length and on off, Usman Khawaja steers it towards gully. He calls for the run, and Alex Carey responds, but then sends Carey back when he is already halfway through. Ollie Pope picks up the ball, Carey turns around and puts in a dive as Pope misses his shy at the bowler's end. 

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, ! TWO IN TWO! Short of a length and outside off, begging to be put away. Usman Khawaja extends his arms and plays the cut to perfection through backward point for another boundary.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, ! Put away!

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Brydon Carse continues with the fuller length, on off, Alex Carey drills it hard and finds the gap through covers for a brace.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Pitched up and on off, Alex Carey drives it firmly but straight to cover.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on leg, Usman Khawaja tucks it towards mid-wicket for a run.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Overpitched and on off, Usman Khawaja drills it straight to mid off.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, 1 run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, No ball!

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, FIFTY FOR KHAWAJA! So much talk about his place in this Test side, but he has responded in fine fashion with this excellent half-century. His 28th in Test cricket and he will be looking to make it a big one. Good length and on off, Usman Khawaja taps it wide of cover for a quick single. He raises his bat to soak in all the applause.

4 fours for Carey in his breezy knock of 26. He has been such an asset for this Aussie batting unit in the middle order. Probably one of the best counter-attackers in this format. 

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Fuller one and around off, Alex Carey presses forward and pushes it through covers for a brace. 12 runs off the over.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Pitched up and on off, Alex Carey drills it away but fails to beat extra cover.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, ! Good shot!

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on middle, Usman Khawaja clips it through square leg for a run.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Full toss, on the pads, Alex Carey flicks it to deep square leg for a single. A couple of looseners to start this over from Tongue.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, ! A freebie!

Will Archer get another over? He won't. Switch of ends for Josh Tongue (7-1-19-0) as he returns and replaces Archer.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Hits the deck hard, on off, Usman Khawaja dabs it down to point.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Pitched up and on off, Alex Carey pushes it towards cover for a single.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Short of a length and just outside off, Alex Carey tries to cut it away but goes a bit too hard and stabs it out to short cover.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Much fuller and on leg, angles in too, Alex Carey misses his flick again and gets hit on the pads this time.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, No run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, ! Lovely shot!

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Hard length and angling into the body of the batter. Usman Khawaja steps across to get inside the line of it and glances it towards fine leg for a brace. He moves to 48 now. Also, Nelson on the board as well.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Another bouncer now, on middle, Usman Khawaja ducks under it.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Bangs in a bouncer, outside off, Usman Khawaja makes an easy leave. The umpire signals one for the over.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and on middle, Usman Khawaja tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, Good-length delivery, on off, Alex Carey keeps it out to the off side.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, BEAUTY! Brydon Carse lands this on a hard length and in the corridor of uncertainty, threatens to angle in but straightens after hitting the deck. Alex Carey gets drawn forward to play at it but the ball zips past the outside edge.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and on off, Usman Khawaja dabs it down to the right of point for a single.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and on off, Usman Khawaja gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller and on off, Usman Khawaja knocks it towards mid off.

An interesting graphic shown on air. England have been much fuller in this session as compared to the morning, where they were a bit more on the shorter side. Archer, specifically, has targeted the stumps more. 

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on middle, Usman Khawaja stays back and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, A bouncer to end the over, on middle, Alex Carey ducks under it. This is probing stuff from Archer.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, No run.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, 2 runs.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Touch fuller and on middle, angling in a bit, Alex Carey stays back and pats it towards cover-point.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Back of a length and on off, Alex Carey hops up and punches it to cover.

An update on Steve Smith, in case you missed it. Smith is down with a bout of vertigo and left the ground prior to the toss. Surely, his absence is being felt now in that Australian dressing room. 

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Good length and around off, Alex Carey guides it towards point.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Another yorker, on off, Usman Khawaja digs it out to the off side.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and on off, Usman Khawaja rides the bounce and steers it through backward point for a brace.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, EDGED, JUST SHORT! Touch fuller and around off, gets it to shape away a bit. Usman Khawaja pushes at with soft hands without much footwork. He gets an outside edge that goes on the bounce to first slip. Second time this has happened with Khawaja now.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Josh Tongue follows the bumper with a fine yorker, on off, Usman Khawaja gets his bat down and jams it out to backward point.

Pretty unorthodox field for Khawaja. Two catching mid-wickets, Pope and Duckett, barely 5 meters apart. There is a mid on in place as well. Expect short stuff and an odd full-ball teaser to tempt the southpaw. 

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, A bouncer now, on off, Usman Khawaja watches it through and sways away from it.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and on middle, Usman Khawaja steps across and clips it to short mid-wicket.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on leg, Usman Khawaja works it through square leg for one.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Nasty! Bangs in a quick and sharp bouncer at 146 clicks, on middle. Usman Khawaja gets a bit late to duck under as the ball goes off the back of his shoulder to the keeper.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Close! Pitched up and on off, shaping in a bit. Alex Carey looks to drive it away but gets an inside edge through square leg for a single.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Much fuller and around off, Alex Carey drills it away but, Will Jacks at cover-point dives to his right to make a fine stop.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Touch fuller and angling into the leg side, Alex Carey flicks it away through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Good length and on middle, angling in, Alex Carey tucks it away to short mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, Short of a length and outside off, Alex Carey punches it wide of cover-point. Ben Duckett dives to his right but only makes a half stop. They cross. 100 UP FOR AUSTRALIA!

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Hard length and angling into the body of the batter. Usman Khawaja steps across but still gets cramped up. Loses his bottom hand but manages to clip it through square leg for a single.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Pitched up and on off, Usman Khawaja mistimes his drive off the bottom edge back to the bowler.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and on off, Usman Khawaja stays back and keeps it out to the off side.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Fuller in length and on middle and leg, Usman Khawaja tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Josh Tongue begins with a full toss at around 150 clicks, on off, Usman Khawaja knocks it to mid off.

Josh Tongue (5-1-15-0) to operate from the other end.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Pitched up and on middle, Alex Carey knocks it back to the bowler. An evenful first over after Lunch.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, ! Cut away! Short of a length and outside off. Alex Carey aceept the width on offer and smashes it through point for a blazing boundary.

Christmas has come early. Two of the softest dismissals you will ever see in cricket. Momentum has heavily swung back in England's favor. The Barmy Army is very active now, and they will be far noisier in the stands. Alex Carey is in at number 6.

Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Pitched up but down the leg side, Alex Carey fails to glance it away. Jamie Smith grabs it well behind the stumps, diving to his right.

Jofra Archer to Cameron Green, ! c Brydon Carse b Jofra Archer.

Jofra Archer to Cameron Green, Welcomes him with a bouncer, on middle and off, Cameron Green ducks under it.

The big man, Cameron Green, walks in at number 5. Got sold for some really big bucks in the IPL auction last evening. 

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, ! TAKEN! What a start to the afternoon session for England. Jofra Archer strikes and breaks the 61-run stand.

Welcome back for the afternoon session. It's pretty nicely poised at the moment. Conditions have gotten hotter now as the English players spread out in the field. Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne walk to the crease to resume their alliance for the third wicket, which has added 61 runs. Jofra Archer (6-2-7-1) will get us underway in the second session. Marnus to face with a couple of slips in place. Here we go...

... DAY 1, SECOND SESSION ...

Don't know how much Brook's dropped catch would cost England, but Australia's make-shift number 4 has got a decent start after that lifeline while batting on just 5. He has since added 36 runs to his name. England need a motivational bowling spell from someone and break this partnership. The pitch has slowed down, evidently, and batting is expected to get easier with the sun baking down. And that's what this Aussie pair will try to exploit. A riveting post-Lunch session awaits. Play resumes at 2

All the momentum Australia got was sucked up and nullified for a good period of controlled bowling, bringing the game into balance. The runs dried up as Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne tried to rebuild. Australia could have potentially been three down, had Brook clung to Khawaja's outside edge deep in the session. However, the partnership blossomed as Khawaja eventually found the fluency and switch flicked, whereas Labuschagne grew in confidence every passing over to coast them safely to Lunch.

England looked flat in the first forty minutes or so, as they didn't target the stumps much. But then came the turning point. Archer bowled a maiden in between, much more with control and backed it up with a breakthrough. Soon after, in the very next over, Head was fished out through a stunning one-handed grab from Crawley off Carse's bowling. Australia got quickly off the blocks in the first eight overs, but that foundation of 33/0 soon became 33/2 with both openers back in the hut in no time.

Trailing by 2-0 in the series, on a good batting pitch, the English front line of attack was excessively irregular. Specifically, Carse, who was way too short in his lengths and fed too many looseners on the lines to the benefit of the two left-handers. Head and Weatherald cashed on the poor deliveries, sending them to the ropes, while Archer tried to keep things tight at the other end. The short ball stuff with the new ball clearly didn't work in England's favor due to a lack of execution, as t

A zig-zagging morning session in this third Ashes Test, but to be very honest, the Australians would be the happier of the two sides, as Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja not only defused the threat of a collapse, but scored a fair clip as well. England showed a lot of character with the ball after sending both openers back, especially Archer, who thoroughly examined the batters. But the rest were far from being consistent with their lines and lengths. And surely, Khawaja's dropped catch has

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Looped up, full and on off, Usman Khawaja fends it away. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 1!

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, EDGED BUT DOES NO CARRY!

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Four!

England are taking their own sweet time, to ensure that this is the last over before the break. Jacks and Stokes are involved in a chat regarding field placements. 

Will Jacks to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne drills it to long on fo a run.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Flighted, full and on middle, Usman Khawaja uses his feet and flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run. Joe Root picks up and throws it at the batter's end, where it hits Marnus Labuschagne's back and deflects onto the stumps. That must have hurt a bit.

Will Jacks to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Full again and on middle and leg, Usman Khawaja knocks it down the pitch.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, ! Nicely played! Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, not enough to trouble the batter. Usman Khawaja gets on top of the bounce and pulls it away to the deep backward square leg for a boundary.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne clips it towards square leg for a single.

Well, that was a struggle for Jacks. Went for 10 runs in his opening over. Khawaja's assurance and fluency is visible now, while Labuschagne is growing in confidence gradually as well. 

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Short of a length and in that channel outside off, nips back in, Marnus Labuschagne leaves it alone.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and on off, Marnus Labuschagne gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Slows it up, full and on middle, Usman Khawaja knocks it towards mid on.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, ! Gets it away! Flatter, full but down the leg side. Usman Khawaja goes down on one knee and paddles it away to the deep fine leg fence for a boundary.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Drags his length back, on middle, Usman Khawaja nudges it to short mid-wicket.

Will Jacks to Marnus Labuschagne, A loopy low full toss around off, Marnus Labuschagne reaches out for it and drives it to the left of mid off. Joe Root chases after it and slides to push it back inside just in time. Three taken.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Flighted, full and on middle, Usman Khawaja drills it to the right of mid on for a single.

About 10 minutes remain for Lunch. Time for spin now as Will Jacks replaces Josh Tongue.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Tossed up, full and on leg, Usman Khawaja clips it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and on off, Usman Khawaja guides it towards point for one.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Bangs this into the pitch and around off. He falls over on his followthrough as well. Usman Khawaja rides the bounce well and steers it to point.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Overpitched and on the leg stump line, Usman Khawaja flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on middle, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne clips it towards square leg for a run.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Good length and on off, nips back in sharply. Marnus Labuschagne strides out to block but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Full and on middle, Usman Khawaja steps across and clips it to mid-wicket for a single.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller again but down the leg side, Marnus Labuschagne lets it go.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitched up and on middle, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne tucks it to mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Full and on off, Usman Khawaja flicks it away towards mid-wicket for a single.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, ! Excellent shot! Short of a length and just outside off. Usman Khawaja pounces on that quickly. He frees his arms and crunches it over backward point for a boundary.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Right in the blockhole, on off, angling in, Usman Khawaja digs it out towards mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length and around off, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Bangs this into the pitch, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne lets it go.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, No run.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, A massive shout for LBW, but turned down!

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Fuller again and angling into the pads, Usman Khawaja clips it towards mid-wicket for a quick single.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller and on middle, Usman Khawaja drills it towards mid on.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, ! Put away! Short of a length and around off, sits up nicely for the batter. Usman Khawaja picks up the length early, swivels and pulls it away to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, Pulls his length back, on middle and off, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out to the off side.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitched up and on middle, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it out.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Touch fuller and on off, Usman Khawaja taps it to the right of short cover for a quick single.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Bangs in a quick and bouncer, on middle, Usman Khawaja ducks under it.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Good length and on off, Usman Khawaja guides it off the outer half of the bat towards point.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, ! Nice shot! Josh Tongue goes a bit too straight and full, angling into the pads. Usman Khawaja brings his wrists into play and flicks it away with excellent timing through square leg for a boundary.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne tucks it away to mid-wicket. MAIDEN OVER!

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Touch fuller and on off, shaping in, Marnus Labuschagne steps across and fends it to the leg side.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Hard length and on the sixth stump line, holds its line, Marnus Labuschagne offers no shot at it.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitched up and around off, Marnus Labuschagne drives it firmly but straight to short cover.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Good length and on off, nips back in a bit, Marnus Labuschagne leaves it alone.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne knocks it towards mid on.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, ! A big chance goes begging here.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Fuller in length and around off, shapes away a bit. Usman Khawaja looks to play at it but gets an outside edge along the ground wide of point. The fielder dives to his right but only gets a hand on it to parry it behind. Two taken.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and outside of, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Pulls his length back, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne fends it away.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, ! Finds the gap this time. Much fuller and just around off. Marnus Labuschagne takes a stride out, keeps a steady head and drives it beautifully to the left of mid off for a boundary.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, No run.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, ! Easy pickings!

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and on off, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out on the pitch. A few words exchanged between Ben Stokes and Marnus. Also, Stokes has overstepped here and it is called a No Ball.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller in length and on off, shaping in sharply, Marnus Labuschagne plants his front foot only to leave it alone.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, No run.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Hits the length hard and on middle, angling in too. Usman Khawaja looks to heave across the line but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Good length and on middle, jags back in, Usman Khawaja steps across and pats it towards short mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Bangs this into the pitch, well outside off, gets some extra bounce. Usman Khawaja leaves it alone.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Goes fuller and in that channel outside off, holds its line, Usman Khawaja lets it go to the keeper.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Short of a length and on off, jags back in a bit. Usman Khawaja gets late on his cut and chops it down behind as the ball rolls to the left of the keeper.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Much fuller and on off, Usman Khawaja strides out and pushes it to short cover.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, On a length and on off, Usman Khawaja pats it down towards short cover.

Ben Stokes to Usman Khawaja, Hits the length hard from around the wicket, on the sixth stump line, nips back in a bit. Usman Khawaja offers no shot at it.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and around middle, Marnus Labuschagne rolls his wrists and pulls it along the ground to deep square leg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller in length and just outside off, Marnus Labuschagne does not get tempted and leaves it alone.

DRINKS! It has been a pretty even first hour of this Test match. England were a bit inconsistent with their line and lengths at the start, and the Aussie openers took advantage of that, scoring freely. However, Jofra Archer broke through and has looked like the most threatening bowler for the visitors so far. After that, Zak Crawley took a blinder and in the blink of an eye, both the openers were back in the hut. The English will be hoping to build on that and pick up a couple of more in the

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, A skiddy delivery, tad fuller and on off. Usman Khawaja covers the line and stabs it down the pitch.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Fuller than the previous two balls, at 144.6 kph, Usman shows no interest in going fishing at it.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Similar line and length, Uzzie does the same. Leaves it.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Fullish and straightish, outside off, Usman Khawaja leaves it on the front foot. 

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Short on top of off, Usman Khawaja stands tall and taps it across with soft hands to the mid-wicket region.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, Josh Tongue replaces Brydon Carse. Starts off with a length ball, fairly outside off. Khawaja lets it be.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Into the pitch, angling in and around middle. Usman Khawaja plays off the back foot and nudges it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Usman Khawaja has gone past the 50-run mark just twice in his last 27 Test innings.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Down leg, short in length. Khawaja gets inside the line and sees that off. 

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and at 144 kph, angled at the pads. Marnus Labuschagne tries to flick it across, but gets a thick leading edge and the ball travels along the ground through cover-point for a single. 

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Nagging length, on off, blocked off the back foot. 

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Hasty run! Short of a good length, angling in on middle. Usman Khawaja covers the line and nudges it to backward square leg. Usman calls for a single but Marnus Labuschagne is slow to get off the blocks. Ben Duckett is quick to get on the ball and throws it to the batting end, but misses his shy, allowing Marnus to make home.

Jofra Archer to Usman Khawaja, Lasers it on a good length and on off, Usman watchfully leaves as the ball angles in and straightens up after pitching. 

Brydon Carse to Marnus Labuschagne, Short at 135.2 kph, on the leg stump line, Marnus Labuschagne rides the bounce and steers it straight to square leg.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Khawaja is away! Back of a length, landing outside the leg stump line. Usman Khawaja brings his bat across the pads and nudges it to deep fine leg for a single to get off the mark.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Pitched wide outside off, short in length. Usman leaves this harmless delivery.

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Fuller and outside off, at 135.6 kph, Khawaja offers no shot. 

Brydon Carse to Usman Khawaja, Back of a length, well outside off, jumping off the deck. Usman arches back to leave.

The scene has suddenly changed here in Adelaide. England have roared back in this game with a couple of wickets in back-to-back overs. So, that brings Usman Khawaja out to the middle. Big pressure on him with his spot in the team on the line, and only getting to know that he is playing this Test 30 minutes before the start.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, ! TAKEN! What a stunning grab from Crawley and it is back-to-back wickets for England. Both the Aussie openers are back in the hut as Travis Head trudges back on 10 (28). Australia are 33/2.

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, EDGED, BUT DOES NOT CARRY! Slams the deck hard, cutting away a fraction from off. Marnus Labuschagne is squared up as he looks to block off the back foot. Plays with soft hands and gets a thick outside edge that goes on the bounce to the first slip fielder.

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Just around off, nipping back in, outside off. Marnus Labuschagne with a very tight leave.

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Too short at 147.4 kph, on middle. Marnus Labuschagne alertly ducks under it. 

Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne, Hard length, on top of off, at 145.3 kph. Marnus Labuschagne opens the bat face off the back foot and eases it to point. 

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, ! TOP EDGE AND CAUGHT BEHIND! Jofra Archer manufactures the first wicket for his side. Jake Weatherald departs on 18 (27) and Australia are 33/1.

Marnus Labuschagne walks out to bat at number 3.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Slants it on the leg stump, jagging down further on a length. Jake misses out on the flick, and wears it on the front pad.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Angled in at the pads, full in length, flicked across to mid on.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, God! Another No Ball as Carse oversteps, again! Short and outside off, punched off the back foot through the narrow gap between catching short cover and cover-point. Two taken.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, 2 runs.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Overpitched, outside off, Head carves it away, but finds short cover.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Fullish delivery, on middle, flicked off the pads to the mid-wicket region for a single.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Loosener, but Weatherald must be kicking himself for missing out on that. Wide short ball, outside off. Jake tries the square cut by throwing the kitchen sink, but misses to connect.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Wild swing and a miss! Too short from Carse, wide on off. Jake Weatherald looks to pull it over the leg side, but the ball gets extra bounce and it passes over the angled bat. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Fuller one, on middle, shaping in. Jake Weatherald presses forward and defends it straight.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Finally, a MAIDEN from England. Back of a length, on off, defended off the back foot by Head.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Cranks it up at 146 kph, fractionally fuller, nipping in on the pads. Travis Head gets on the back foot to nudge it to the leg side, but misses and takes a blow on the front pad.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Much fuller, angling in from off, at 145.7 kph. Travis Head blocks it watchfully from the crease.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Banged short, on the leg stump. Travis Head gets inside the line and nudges it to short mid-wicket. 

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Slams the deck hard, and snaps his wrist a bit harder to angle the ball into the batter. Travis Head gets on the back foot and opens the bat face to ease it to the off side.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Nagging length, just around off, Head camps back and punches it to cover-point.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, ! Glorious stroke! Carse feeds it fuller and outside off. Jake Weatherald leans on it, head on top of the ball and crisply drives it through the cover and point gap for a boundary. The Aussies are dining on these looseners served at them. Third boundary of the over. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Carse sticks to the short stuff, around off. Jake Weatherald is taken by surprise by the steep rise. Jake lines up to pull, but misses and the ball deflects off the glove onto his helmet. And dear me, that is another No Ball for overstepping. Completely out of rhythm, is Carse. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Full and outside off, Weatherald pushes it to short cover.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Better, much better. Nips in a fraction on a length, on top of off. Jake Weatherald trusts the bounce and leaves it alone. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, ! Again! This is not good bowling. Well outside off, on a good length, Jake Weatherald gets on the back foot and uppishly cuts it over backward point for a boundary.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, ! Another loosener and gets punished! Short and just outside off, Jake Weatherald rises with the bounce and square cuts it through backward point for a boundary. Carse has been a bit too short and has fed a few hit-me balls already.

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Short of a length, at 136 kph. It is fairly outside off, and Weatherland lets it pass alone.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Lasered into the batter, on a shortish length. Travis Head gets across on the back foot to nudge it around the corner, but cops a body blow, just around his midriff.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Jags back in from off, on a good length. Travis Head gets behind the line and taps it in front of cover.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Steep, aggressive bumper, around off. Travis Head ducks under it just in the nick of time.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Angling into the off stump, full in length. Jake Weatherald flicks it off the inner half of the bat, wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Inswinging delivery, on middle, Weatherland tucks this fullish ball to square leg.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Bangs it short and on top of off. Jake Weatherald pivots on the back foot and blocks it down the pitch.

STAT CHECK -

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, A tempter! In the channel of off, on a back of a length, straightening off the surface a bit. Travis Head alertly avoids poking at it. In fact, he was put off by Carse's towel dropping off just when he was about to deliver.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Fuller at 140 kph, on the fifth stump line. Head gets on the front foot and drives it to short extra cover. Ben Stokes dives to his left and cuts it off.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Another No Ball for overstepping! Swings in from off, on a fractionally fuller length. Head pushes his bat in front of the pads and defends it straight.

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Better adjustment! Tight line and length, on middle, Head bunts this length ball back to the bowler. 

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, ! Punished! A nothing delivery, actually. Wide outside off, on a back of a length. Travis Head gets on the back foot and cuts it square on the off side, and gets it over the point fielder for a boundary. He will feast on those every time. 

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Hard length, curving in from off. Head camps back and works it to short cover. 

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Nip-backer on a shorter length, just outside off. Travis Head is cut in half. He hops on the toes and tries to work that away, but the ball deflects off the bat's handle, onto his back thigh pad and rolls away to point.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Angles across the batter, sliding down leg, on a fuller length. Jake misses out on the flick shot. Jamie gathers it to his right behind the stumps. 

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Slips in a thigh-high full toss, shaping in on middle. Jake Weatherald gets squared up, but negotiates well as he nudges it to mid-wicket. Well-watched by Jake Weatherald.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Good running between the wickets! Short of a length, around off. Travis Head presses back and punches it to the right of cover for a quick single. 

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Leg bye.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Back of a length, on the fourth stump line. Head knocks it off the toe end in front of extra cover and they rush through for a single. 

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, At 141.6 kph, this is bashed into the surface, around off. Travis Head gets on the back foot and punches it to backward point. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Hard length, outside off, Weatherald shows no interest in playing at that one. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, ! And he is away! Shapes in from middle on a tad fuller length. Jake Weatherald with a steady head, clips it through square leg for a boundary. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, An appeal for LBW, but the denial from the umpire shuts that instantly. In fact, the umpire signals for a No Ball as Carse has overstepped. PItched outside off, on a back of a length, swinging in sharply again. Jake Weatherald is beaten on the bac foot and gets slammed on the back thigh pad. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Sharp inswinger, on off, on a length. Jake Weatherald is squared up and looks to work across, but misses and wears it high on the front thigh pad. Good shape from Carse so far. 

Brydon Carse to Jake Weatherald, Hard length, nipping back in from off. Jake Weatherald shapes up to play the square cut on the off side, but gets tucked up for room and inside edges onto the pads. 

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Short and on off, angling in. Travis Head lifts his front leg up and whips it to deep backward square leg for a single. 

Brydon Carse to Travis Head, Oh, swing from this end. Archer didn't get any. Carse comes from around the stumps and gets an inswing from a hard length, on middle. Travis Head hops off and defends it across. 

Brydon Carse to share the attack.

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Nips away from a good length, just outside off. Jake Weatherald shoulders arms. 

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, On a hard length, wide outside off, angling further away. Jake leaves it alone. 

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald, Hard length, around off, at 140.4 kph, Jake Weatherald opens up and bunts it down the pitch with soft hands. 

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, And Head is off the mark! Back of a length, on top of off. Travis Head hops on his toes and taps it between cover and point for a quick single. Australia open their account. 

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, Wide outside off, at 135.2 kph, on a length. Travis Head lets it be.

Jofra Archer to Travis Head, A steep short ball, outside off. Head sees that off by dragging his bat inside the line. 

In all readiness to get underway in the third Ashes Test. The crowd is building up at the Adelaide Oval. The conditions are sunny and clear at the moment as the two umpires emerge out in the middle. The English players scatter out of the team huddle. A long talk before they spread to take their respective fielding spots. Local boy, Travis Head, and Jake Weatherald will open for Australia. And it will be Jofra Archer to get us underway with the first over. Three slips in place with Head all s

Just a few moments away from the first ball, but before that, former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie and former English batter Michael Vaughan carry out the glazing Ashes trophy and place it on the pedestal. It is time for the anthems now, but before that, there will be a moment of silence at the Adelaide Oval to pay tributes to the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack. The ghastly and inhumane attack claimed several lives. Our thoughts are with the grieving families who lost their loved o

The captain of England, Ben Stokes, says that they would have batted first as well. Adds that the talking is done now, and it is about executing their plans as a group. Stresses on playing the conditions and what's in front of them. Says the wicket is generally pretty good over here. Says they aren't sure what the wicket will offer until some cricket is played on it, but also says that they are excited to go out as a group with an aim of making an early mark in the game. On what to expect from

The captain of Australia, Pat Cummins, says that the sun is out and the wicket is pretty good to bat on. 

England (Playing XI) - Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, and Josh Tongue (In for Gus Atkinson).

Australia (Playing XI) - Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja (In for Steve Smith), Cameron Green, Alex Carey (WK), Josh Inglis, Pat Cummins (C) (In for Michael Neser), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon (In for Brendan Doggett), and Scott Boland.

TOSS - Tails was the call from Stokes, but it is Heads. The Australian skipper Pat Cummins elects to BAT first.