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Highlights | ENG VS AUS The Ashes 2023, 1st Test Day 4 LIVE Score and Updates: Australia Need 174 Runs, England Need 7 Wickets
England Vs Australia 1st Test Day 4, The Ashes 2023 LIVE Cricket Scorecard and Updates: Australia Need 174 Runs, England Need 7 Wickets To Win Edgbaston, Birmingham Test.
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LIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Stumps
Exciting Test match ahead! Australia needs 174 runs for a historic chase at Edgbaston, while England aims for 7 wickets. Warner, Labuschagne, and Smith are out, putting pressure on Khawaja, who has batted superbly. Set your alarm for tomorrow and join the thrilling contest!
Live Score AUS 386 & 107/3 (30) CRR: 3.57
Day 4: Stumps - Australia need 174 runs
LIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Australia 3 Down
In the 27th over, Broad bowled to Boland, who punched to cover, defended to silly point, clipped for two, and ran two more. Khawaja drove for a single and then hit a four. After 27 overs, Australia were 94-3. In the 26th over, Anderson bowled to Boland, who left, blocked, and cut for four.
LIVE Score AUS 386 & 103/3 (28.4) CRR: 3.59
Day 4: 3rd Session - Australia need 178 runs
LIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Steve Smith Departs
Stuart Broad continues his impressive spell as he dismisses Steven Smith. Delivering a full ball outside off, it swings away slightly and catches the edge of Smith's drive. Bairstow takes a comfortable catch behind the stumps. Smith departs for 6 runs off 13 balls, including one boundary. Broad's exceptional form proves challenging for batters worldwide. Smith's decision to chase the ball after moving across his off side proves costly. He is caught by Bairstow off Broad's bowling.
LIVE Score AUS 386 & 89/3 (25.3) CRR: 3.49
Day 4: 3rd Session - Australia need 192 runs
LIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Steve Smith at the crease
In the 23rd over, Smith confidently pulled a short ball from Broad to the deep backward square leg boundary for four. In the 24th over, Anderson returned to the attack and bowled a tight over. Khawaja and Smith accumulated singles and defended well. Root bowled a spin over, with Khawaja steering a low full toss for a single. The batsmen played cautiously, with Khawaja shouldering arms to some big spinners. The score after 24 overs was 84-2, with Khawaja on 27 and Smith on 4.
LIVE Score AUS 386 & 89/2 (25.2) CRR: 3.51
Day 4: 3rd Session - Australia need 192 runs
LIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Australia 2 Down
Labuschagne falls victim to Stuart Broad once again, completing a forgettable Test match. Broad's well-pitched delivery outside off swung slightly, and Labuschagne attempted a defensive shot. Unfortunately for him, the ball caught the outside edge and Bairstow made no mistake in taking the catch. Labuschagne departs after scoring 13 runs off 15 balls, including three boundaries. It's a matchup that Labuschagne will want to put behind him, as Broad's success against him continues to linger. Labuschagne is caught by Bairstow off Broad's bowling.
LIVE Score AUS 386 & 79/2 (23) CRR: 3.43
Day 4: 3rd Session - Australia need 202 runs
LIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Khawaja Labischagne Steady Australia
In the 19th over, Khawaja defended a good length delivery from Robinson towards point. He then punched a back-of-length delivery for a couple of runs. Khawaja faced a fuller delivery and defended it well. Robinson bowled a yorker, a bouncer, and a very full delivery that Khawaja blocked. After 19 overs, Australia's score was 70-1. In the previous over, Labuschagne hit two reverse sweeps off Moeen Ali, with one going past the slip fielder for a boundary. Ali's delivery spun big but hit the pad outside the stumps. Khawaja scored a single, and both batsmen defended the remaining deliveries.
LIVE Score AUS 386 & 76/1 (20.3) CRR: 3.71
Day 4: 3rd Session - Australia need 205 runs
LIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Warner Departs
Warner's innings comes to an end as Robinson strikes for England. The delivery was a length ball outside the off-stump, enticing Warner to defend. It slightly moved away from round the wicket, catching the edge. Bairstow took a comfortable catch, prompting a jubilant reaction from the crowd at Edgbaston. Warner departs after scoring 36 runs off 57 balls, including four boundaries. England gets a much-needed lift with the breakthrough. Warner is dismissed, caught by Bairstow off Robinson's bowling.
LIVE Score AUS 386 & 61/1 (17.4) CRR: 3.45
Day 4: 3rd Session - Australia need 220 runsLIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: England In Deep Trouble
In the 17th over, Moeen Ali bowled tightly, limiting the batsmen's scoring. Khawaja couldn't find the gap with his attempted cut and defended the other deliveries. There was a discussion about a fielder's position, but the umpire allowed it. In the previous over, Warner hit a loose delivery for a couple of runs. After 17 overs, Australia's score was 57-0, with Warner on 32 and Khawaja on 22.
LIVE Score AUS 386 & 61/0 (17.3) CRR: 3.49
Day 4: 3rd Session - Australia need 220 runsLIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: No Luck For England
In the 13th over, Robinson bowled a good length delivery outside off, which Khawaja blocked. The next ball was a half-volley outside off, and Khawaja elegantly drove it through point for a boundary. The following deliveries were defended by Khawaja and Warner, who managed to score a single off the last ball. After 13 overs, Australia's score was 36-0, with Khawaja on 14 and Warner on 20. Moeen Ali bowled the 12th over, creating some trouble for Khawaja with his variations. Despite a rash shot and some close calls, Khawaja managed to defend against Ali's deliveries. Warner scored a single off the last ball of Ali's over.
LIVE Score AUS 386 & 45/0 (14.2) CRR: 3.14
Day 4: 3rd Session - Australia need 236 runsLIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Moeen Ali Into The Attack
In the 10th over, Moeen Ali bowled to Warner, who defended the first two balls and scored two runs on the third by punching it through backward point. The fourth ball was cut through backward point for two runs as well. Warner defended the fifth and sixth deliveries. After 10 overs, Australia's score was 31-0 with Usman Khawaja on 14 and David Warner on 15. Ollie Robinson and James Anderson also bowled in the innings.
LIVE Score AUS 386 & 35/0 (11) CRR: 3.18
Day 4: 3rd Session - Australia need 246 runsLIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Australia slows down
Australia's opening batsmen, Usman Khawaja and David Warner, faced the bowling of Stuart Broad and James Anderson. Khawaja survived some close calls and managed to hit a boundary with a powerful pull shot. Warner played cautiously, leaving well and defending the ball. Australia's score after 6 overs was 23-0, with Khawaja at 14 runs and Warner at 7 runs.
LIVE Score AUS 386 & 20/0 (4.4) CRR: 4.29
Day 4: 3rd Session - Australia need 261 runsLIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: England search for wickets
Broad bowled a tight line, with Warner defending well and Khawaja scoring a single. The score after 3 overs was 14-0. In the second over, Anderson pitched it up, but Warner managed to score two runs and defend the rest of the deliveries. The score remained unchanged at 14-0 after 4th over.
LIVE Score AUS 386 & 20/0 (4.4) CRR: 4.29
Day 4: 3rd Session - Australia need 261 runsLIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Quick Star For Australia
In the first two overs, Australia faced England's bowling attack. Stuart Broad bowled tightly in the second over, allowing only 2 runs and putting pressure on Usman Khawaja and David Warner, who struggled to score. Warner managed a single off a no-ball. In the first over, James Anderson bowled for England, and Khawaja showcased his skill with two well-executed boundaries to fine leg. Warner contributed with a single and survived an lbw appeal. Australia scored 10 runs in the first over, with Khawaja at 9(4) and Warner at 1(2).
LIVE Score AUS 386 & 12/0 (2.3) CRR: 4.8
Day 4: 3rd Session - Australia need 269 runsLIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Innings Break
Anderson's innings came to an end as he was caught by Carey off Cummins' bowling. The delivery was short and moved away outside off, causing Anderson to poke at it and get an edge. Carey took a neat low catch to his left. Anderson scored 12 runs off 14 balls, including 2 fours. With this dismissal, Australia now requires 281 runs to win.
LIVE Score: ENG 393/8 d & 273 (66.2) CRR: 4.12
Day 4: Tea Break - England lead by 280 runsLIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: England 9 Down
In the 63rd over, Lyon bowled to Anderson, who defended the first ball and punched the second ball towards short cover. Lyon's deliveries to Broad resulted in a single, a close call with the outside edge, an edge towards point, and a defensive shot. Three runs were scored in the over, and the score was ENG 263-9. In the 62nd over, Boland bowled to Anderson, who had a couple of close calls and scored 2 runs. Boland's delivery to Broad resulted in a single with a thick outside edge.
LIVE Score: ENG 393/8 d & 264/9 (64.1) CRR: 4.11
Day 4: 2nd Session - England lead by 271 runsLIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: England 9 Down
Robinson's attempted big shot off Lyon's tossed up delivery results in a catch by Green at long-on! Cleverly led by Cummins, the captain had positioned Green a few yards ahead of the boundary, tempting Robinson to go for the maximum. Despite escaping a few times earlier, Robinson took on the challenge but unfortunately connected poorly, hitting the bottom of the bat. The ball traveled straight into the waiting hands of Cam Green. Robinson departs, caught by Green off Lyon's bowling, scoring 27 runs from 44 balls, including 2 fours.
LIVE Score ENG 393/8 d & 261/9 (62.1) CRR: 4.2
Day 4: 2nd Session - England lead by 268 runsLIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: England hang in
In the 55th over, Lyon bowled a variety of deliveries. Broad survived an LBW appeal after a review, Robinson scored a single and attempted a reverse sweep. Lyon conceded runs through singles and a slog sweep. The commentators discussed England's declaration and the desired pitch conditions. Robinson missed a switch hit, resulting in a hit on his pads.
LIVE Score ENG 393/8 d & 249/8 (58.5) CRR: 4.23
Day 4: 2nd Session - England lead by 256 runsLIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Ali Departs
Moeen Ali falls to Hazlewood's short ball strategy! Caught by Carey! This clever tactic pays off, particularly with Moeen Ali as the prized wicket. The delivery is directed short and angled towards the leg side. Moeen Ali attempts a pull shot, but unfortunately, he only manages to glove it to Carey. With his dismissal, the team loses their final well-established batsman. However, it seems unlikely that there will be any rushed declarations this time around. Moeen Ali departs, caught by Carey off Hazlewood's bowling, having scored 19 runs off 31 balls, including 2 fours and 1 six.
LIVE Score ENG 393/8 d & 229/8 (54.4) CRR: 4.19
Day 4: 2nd Session - England lead by 236 runsLIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Lyon Vs Ali
Lyon troubles Ali with turn and bounce, Ali hits a six. Cummins bowls a tight spell. Ali hits a boundary. England score 4 runs. Lyon and Cummins have impressive figures.
LIVE Score ENG 393/8 d & 228/7 (54.1) CRR: 4.21
Day 4: 2nd Session - England lead by 235 runsLIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Drinks Break
Stokes and Bairstow began the session with a positive mindset, but Australia fought back by dismissing both of them. The momentum of this Test match keeps shifting from one team to another. Exciting contest!
LIVE Score ENG 393/8 d & 216/7 (51.3) CRR: 4.19
Day 4: 2nd Session - England lead by 223 runsLIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Cummins strikes
Stokes faces Cummins and is given out LBW! There's a confident appeal, and the umpire raises his finger quickly. Stokes decides to review reluctantly. It was a length ball that jagged in sharply after pitching, hitting Stokes on the knee roll as he attempted to defend. The question is whether it was turning too much and missing the leg stump due to the angle from around the wicket. Oh, it's just grazing the top of the leg stump! The decision will stand with the umpire's call, and Stokes has to depart. He scored 43 runs off 66 balls, including 5 boundaries.
LIVE Score ENG 393/8 d & 211/7 (49.3) CRR: 4.26
Day 4: 2nd Session - England lead by 218 runsLIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: All Eyes On Stokes
Stokes hits a hard sweep for four and adds a couple of runs. He defends a few balls, faces a sharp turn that hits his glove but rolls wide of slip. Moeen Ali survives a close call and adds no runs.
LIVE Score ENG 393/8 d & 209/6 (48) CRR: 4.35
Day 4: 2nd Session - England lead by 216 runsLIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Lyon Takes His 3rd
Bairstow falls lbw to Lyon. After a prolonged appeal, the umpire takes time to raise his finger. Bairstow reviews, but the replay confirms the ball hitting leg stump. A crucial wicket for Australia as Bairstow departs for 20 (39), including 3 boundaries.
LIVE Score ENG 393/8 d & 196/6 (45.3) CRR: 4.31
Day 4: 2nd Session - England lead by 203 runs
LIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Lyon Vs Stokes
Lyon bowls a bump ball to Stokes, confirmed by the umpires after a review. Bairstow gets a single, defends a couple of balls, and reverse-sweeps for a run. Cummins concedes singles and Stokes hits two fours with unorthodox shots.
Live Score ENG 393/8 d & 186/5 (44) CRR: 4.23
Day 4: 2nd Session - England lead by 193 runs
LIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Bairstow Look To Attack England
In the 40th over, Stokes clips a good length ball behind square for a single, while Bairstow crashes one through point for a boundary. Bairstow also mistimes a drive but manages to steer it past gully for four runs. In the 39th over, Lyon's deliveries turn away, with Stokes punching wide of cover and Bairstow steering one through point. Stokes and Bairstow score singles with shots to cover and deep backward square respectively.
Live Score ENG 393/8 d & 174/5 (42) CRR: 4.14
Day 4: 2nd Session - England lead by 181 runs
LIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Stokes Look To Play Positive Cricket
In the 38th over, Boland bowled to Stokes, who managed to hit a boundary through extra cover. However, he miscued a shot with a thick outside edge that landed safely for two runs. Bairstow scored a single to deep backward point. Moving to the 37th over, Lyon bowled to Stokes, who defended most of the deliveries but mistimed a reverse sweep to backward point. Stokes missed another shot, trying to whip it through the on-side. No runs were scored in that over.
LIVE ENG 393/8 d & 165/5 (39.2) CRR: 4.19
Day 4: 2nd Session - England lead by 172 runs
LIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Welcome Back After Lunch Break
England finds itself in a tight spot with five wickets down and holding a lead of 162. Following a cautious approach at the beginning of their innings, Stokes and Bairstow now face the challenge of strategizing after the break. The next phase of their partnership will reveal their course of action. As Lyon takes the ball, a lone slip fielder awaits. The unfolding events will shed light on how Stokes and Bairstow intend to tackle this crucial period.
LIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Luch Break
In an action-packed day of the Ashes Test match, England started strongly with Joe Root's audacious reverse scoop attempt against Pat Cummins. Ollie Pope fell victim to Cummins' superb inswinging yorker, but England continued scoring quickly. Harry Brook attacked Nathan Lyon with boundaries before Root's stumping slowed their pace. Brook's dismissal added pressure, and England now relies on Bairstow and Stokes to rebuild, while Australia aims to seize another wicket. The match hangs in the balance as both teams fiercely compete.
Live Score ENG 393/8 d & 155/5 (37) CRR: 4.19
Day 4: Lunch Break - England lead by 162 runs
LIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Brook Departs
Harry Brook's innings comes to an end as he is caught by Labuschagne off the bowling of Lyon! Just four runs shy of his half-century, Brook was feeling the pressure from the dot balls and attempted a pull shot on a delivery that wasn't particularly short. Unfortunately for him, the ball came through quickly and he could only manage to hit it at a catchable height to the right of Labuschagne at short mid-wicket. Labuschagne made a splendid diving catch to dismiss Brook. Lyon continues to trouble the home team, proving to be a tormentor once again. Brook departs after scoring 46 runs off 52 balls, including five boundaries.
Live Score ENG 393/8 d & 154/5 (35.2) CRR: 4.36
Day 4: 1st Session - England lead by 161 runsLIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: ENG 4 Down
Root, stumped Lyon Strikes! A crucial breakthrough! Nathan Lyon leaps with joy to commemorate the wicket. Lyon skillfully delivers an enticing off-spinner that lands on the leg side. Root, attempting an aggressive shot, steps away from the stumps and ventures forward. However, the ball spins even more sharply, finding a narrow passage between his bat and body. A straightforward stumping opportunity arises for Carey, resulting in Root's dismissal just shy of his half-century. Root's innings conclude at 46 runs off 55 deliveries, featuring 5 fours and 1 six.
Live Score ENG 393/8 d & 137/4 (29.2) CRR: 4.67
Day 4: 1st Session - England lead by 144 runs
LIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Pope Departs
Pope falls victim to Cummins' sensational delivery, bowled! A remarkable in-swinging yorker from Cummins, clocking close to 140kph, shatters Pope's off stump. Australia was looking for a comeback after England's strong start this morning, and their captain delivers it perfectly. Cummins celebrates with pumped fists and a victorious roar. Ollie Pope's innings comes to an end, scoring 14 runs off 16 balls, including two boundaries.
Live Score ENG 393/8 d & 81/3 (17.5) CRR: 4.54
Day 4: 1st Session - England lead by 88 runsLIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Joe Root On Counter Attack
As Scott Boland takes charge of the attack, the atmosphere intensifies. Root swiftly moves across the crease, elegantly flicking Boland's delivery through mid-wicket, resulting in a resounding boundary of four runs. In response, wicketkeeper Alex Carey confidently moves up to the stumps. However, undeterred by the close presence, Root showcases his audacity by executing a reverse-scoop, lofting the ball effortlessly over Carey for an extraordinary six runs! The spectators erupt in excitement. Not content with just one audacious stroke, Root repeats his reverse-scoop maneuver, this time sending the ball wide off third slip for another exhilarating boundary of four runs. The crowd roars with delight. Finally, a fuller delivery outside off allows Root to exhibit his impeccable timing as he punches the ball through the cover region, seizing two runs with precision. The onlookers appreciate the skill displayed by the batsman.
Live Score ENG 393/8 d & 61/2 (14) CRR: 4.36
Day 4: 1st Session - England lead by 68 runs
LIVE ENG vs AUS 1st Test Ashes Day 4: Sunny Day Is Here!
As we prepare for Day 4 of the first Test at Edgbaston, we are greeted with a sunnier day and a more promising outlook. Amidst the discussions and writings surrounding the noteworthy celebrations, such as Khawaja's triumphant century and his subsequent departure accompanied by a spirited send-off, the enthralling drama of the Ashes unfolds before us. However, amidst the spectacle, it is crucial not to overlook the captivating cricket that has brought this Test match to an exquisitely balanced state.
England vs Australia, 1st Ashes Test Day 4: Eoin Morgan reacts on Moeen Ali sanction
Moeen Ali was fined 25 per cent of his match fees on Day 3 of the 1st Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Sunday. “I think he (Moeen) has bowled 26 overs the whole of the IPL [Indian Premier League] for the two months that he was away and then he bowled 29 overs yesterday. Something was bound to crop up. You can see a big gash across his finger,” Morgan said while speaking to Sky Sports at the end of play on Day 3.
ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test Day 4: Watch highlight of Day 3
It's all evenly poised after Day 3 of 1st Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Watch highlights of Day 3 of 1st Test HERE...
England vs Australia, 1st Ashes Test Day 4: Ollie Robinson has no regrets
England fast bowler Ollie Robinson has no regrets in abusing Usman Khawaja after dismissing him on Day 3 of the 1st Test.
WATCH Ollie Robinson abuse Usman Khawaja HERE.
ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test Day 4: Piers Morgan slams Ollie Robinson
Piers Morgan has slammed England pacer Ollie Robinson for using abusive language at Australian batter Usman Khawaja. Check here...
England vs Australia, 1st Ashes Test Day 4: Ricky Ponting feels David Warner will fire soon
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels opener David Warner will fire sooner or later in Ashes. "I thought he looked really good in the first innings of the WTC Final; the 40-odd he made there, he played really well. And even though he made nine in the first innings here, the way he actually started his innings was the best I've seen him start in two years of Test cricket. So it's still there," Ponting said while speaking after the close of play on Day 3.
England vs Australia, 1st Ashes Test Day 4: Joe Root makes it look easy, says Michael Vaughan
Former England skipper Michael Vaughan said that England batter Joe Root makes 'batting look easy'. Root hammered century on Day 1 of 1st Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston.
“When he plays, he makes it look so easy. To scoop Scott Boland at 95 mph for a six, he makes it look so easy. That’s probably one of the most ridiculous shots, that if we try to play would just balloon in the air. He’s playing a brand of cricket which is exciting and the team is allowing him to do that,” Vaughan told Cricbuzz.
ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test Day 4: Injury scare for Moeen Ali
England off-spinner Moeen Ali went through an injury scare in the first innings as he had a blister on his index finger and struggled to bowl in the latter stages of the day. Continuing upon the same, former England skippers Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain came forward to give their take on Ali’s performance and the injury scare. "(Applying the spray) shows Moeen has got real issues with that spinning finger because he hasn't been playing red-ball cricket. He is going to have a lot of bowling to do in this Test match and potentially the series," Atherton told Sky Sports Cricket.
England vs Australia, Ashes 1st Test Day 4: Ollie Robinson defends abusing Usman Khawaja
England pacer Ollie Robinson's abusive-laden celebration after dismissing Uman Khawaja went viral. "It's my first home Ashes and to get the big wicket at the time was special for me. I think Uzzy played unbelievably well. And to get that wicket for us at the time as a team was massive," said Robinson after the third day's play on Sunday (June 18). "And I think we all want that theatre of the game, don't we? So I'm here to provide it."
ENG vs AUS, Ashes 1st Test Day 4: Australia bank on spin bowling
Australia will be banking on Nathan Lyon to run through England team on Day 4 of the 1st Ashes Test at Edgbaston. "Hopefully spin will play a big role for us tomorrow and I thought 'Gaz' (Lyon) bowled outstandingly well in that first innings and there's probably a little bit more on offer for him now," Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey said at the end of Day 3.
England vs Australia, Ashes 1st Test Day 4: England target Australia tail-enders
England pacer Ollie Robinson has said after Day 3 of the first Ashes Test that Ben Stokes-led side will target Australia tail-enders with more bouncers. Here's what Ollie Robinson had to say after rain-hit third day...
ENG vs AUS, Ashes Day 4: Australia on top on rain-hit Day 3
Only 32.4 overs of play were possible on a rain-hit Day 3 of the Ashes first Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday. In a manic 20 minutes session, Australia managed to dismiss England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett to reduce the home side to 28 for 2 for an overall lead of 35. Can Pat Cummins-led side continue their fightback on Day 4?
Ashes LIVE 2023 ENG vs AUS Day 3: Will Bazball approach work?
Bazball approach could bite England back when the Day 4 begins but it can work wonders for them as well if the batting lineup of Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow and more will get going.
LIVE Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS Day 3: All eyes on Root now
Joe Root will be key for England on Day 4 as the game will begin with Australia pacers coming in hard to attack the opposition and getting the wickets as early as possible.
LIVE Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS Day 3: Play abandoned
Play abandoned on Day 3 due to rain between Australia and England. Rain wins on Day 4 of the first Test match of the Ashes 2023 series.
LIVE Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS Update Day 3: England lead by 35
England lead by 35 runs at the moment but the play can resume soon which can cause some trouble for the hosts here. The conditions support Australia's pace attack if the game resumes once again.
ENG: 28/2 (10.3 Overs)
LIVE Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS Update Day 3: Rain stops
Good news, the rain has stopped and the covers are being taken off at the moment. An inspection will take place soon and the play can resume in one hour if the conditions remain same.
LIVE Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS Update Day 3
Umpires were out there with their umbrellas taking a look at the conditions but there was no chance for them to call a time for the play to resume. The inspection will take place once again in some time.
LIVE Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS score: Tea break
Tea break has been taken as it was planned to take after the first interruption of rain. Another inspection will take in 30 minutes if the rain stops but so far it is looking very ugly at the moment.
LIVE Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS Day 3: Inspection soon
An inspection will be taken soon by the official to decide when the play will resume and whether it will be called off for today.
England still lead by 35 runs with loss of two wickets.
LIVE Ashes 2023 AUS vs ENG Day 3: Rain not stopping!
Rain is not going away anytime soon. However, take a look at the spectacular catch of Cameron Green, who is making headlines for his fielding at the Gully position. Watch the video below:
Ashes LIVE 2023 ENG vs AUS: Still raining
Bad news, it is still in Edgbaston, Birmingham. The first Test of the Ashes 2023 is stopped for the second on Day 3. England would be happy the rain stopped play for the second play after those difficult 20 minutes against Australia.
LIVE Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS score: What next for England?
England should look to buildup a big partnership after losing two wickets inside the first eleven overs against Australia. However, the Bazball approach is something they don't take off from their cards. Let's see what happens when the play begins.
ENG: 28/2 (10.3 Overs)
England lead by 35 runs
LIVE Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS score: Rain again
Rain has stopped play once more on Day 3 of the first Test between Australia and England. What a contest! England would be very happy the play has stopped, the last 20 minutes - it was all Australia with high pace and swing getting both English openers in the trap.
ENG: 28/2 (10.3 Overs)
LIVE Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS score: Another one!
Zak Crawley 7 (25) caught behind by Alex Carey bowled by Scott Boland. What a ball! England lose both openers as Australia come in hard after the break. Joe Root walks in for England now.
ENG: 28/2 (10 Overs)
LIVE Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS score: Gone!
Ben Duckett 19 (28) caught by Cameron Green bowled by Pat Cummins. What a catch by the big man at Gully, England have suffered from the first blow as Duckett departs.
ENG: 27/1 (8.4 Overs)
LIVE Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS score: Action continues
It is game on now for England and Australia as play resumes on Day 3 after rain stopped the play for a while. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett continue the innings for England.
ENG: 27/0 (7.3 Overs)
LIVE Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS Day 3: Rain stops
Good news cricket fans! Rain has stopped at Edgbaston and the play will resume soon. Tea will be taken a couple of hours later. Play should begin in 20 minutes from now as per IST.
Ashes 2023 LIVE 1st Test England vs Australia
Rain has stopped play on Day 3 of the first Test between England and Australia. England were batting with Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett in the middle when the showers started the groundstaff immediately covered the ground and stopped the play.
Ashes 2023 LIVE: England lead by 33 runs
What a shame, rain has spoiled the party in Edgbaston, Birmingham. Still no update when the play will resume as the rain is not slowing down, hopefully it is a short delay.
ENG: 26/0 (6.5 Overs)
LIVE Ashes 2023 Day 3 AUS vs ENG: Rain stops play
Rain has stopped play on Day 3 after 6.5 overs were bowled by Australia. Zak Crawley 7 (18) and Ben Duckett 18 (23) will continue for England when the play resumes. Battle of Lyon vs England batters will be the one to lookout for.
AUS: 26/0 (6.5 Overs)
LIVE Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS Day 3: Nathon Lyon comes in
Australia bring in Nathon Lyon into the attack after just five overs of seam bowling. The conditions are much better for the off-spinner in this second innings of England.
ENG: 19/0 (5.1 Overs)
LIVE Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS Day 3: England lead by 19 runs
Not the ideal 'Bazball' start from England but it is a pretty fine one so far. Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins are attacking the stumps for Australia hunting for wickets early.
ENG: 12/0 (3.1 Overs)
LIVE Ashes 2023 ENG vs AUS Day 3: Action begins
Pat Cummins with the new cherry for Australia and it is Zak Crawley along with Ben Duckett opening the second innings for England.
ENG: 0/0 (0.2 Overs)
Ashes 2023 LIVE AUS vs ENG Day 3: England lead by 7 runs!
That is it! Australia all out for 386 runs as Pat Cummins departs for 38 off 62 balls. Australia bounced back on Day 2 and kept themselves in the contest on Day 3 as well. Now it is on England and Australia's bowling attack how they go about their business.
AUS: 386 (116.1 Overs)
Ashes LIVE AUS vs ENG Day 3: Another one!
Nathon Lyon 1 (6) caught by Ben Duckett bowled by Ollie Robinson. England are right back in this contest as Australia trail by 16 runs now with Cummins and Boland in middle.
AUS: 377/8 (115 Overs)
LIVE Ashes 2023 AUS vs ENG Day 3: Gone!
Big wicket! Usman Khawaja 141 (321) out bowled by Ollie Robinson. It was a full length delivery, Khawaja left his crease early and has paid the price for it. Finally, England get the main-man of action of Australia.
AUS: 372/7 (113 Overs)
Ashes LIVE AUS vs ENG Day 3: Australia on top
72 overs left of Day 3 and it is still Australia who are batting in the middle. The trail is by 21 runs only at the moment. What a contest this is turning out to be after England declared on Day 1.
AUS: 372/6 (112 Overs)
LIVE Ashes 2023 AUS vs ENG 1st Test Day 3: Australia on top
Australia on top at the moment with Usman Khawaja and Pat Cummins in the middle. Robinson attacks the stumps for England with an attacking field.
AUS: 369/6 (110 Overs)
LIVE Ashes 2023 AUS vs ENG 1st Test Day 3: Robinson comes in
Ollie Robinson comes into the attack searching for his first wicket of the match at the moment with Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja in the middle.
AUS: 365/6 (107 Overs)
LIVE Ashes 2023 AUS vs ENG score: Broad, Anderson attack
James Anderson and Stuart Broad continue the attack for England searching for wickets. Usman Khawaja is the main target for England but Pat Cummins on the other end is batting on 19 off 20 as well.
AUS: 360/6 (104 Overs)
LIVE Ashes 2023 AUS vs ENG score: Cummins smokes Ali
Pat Cummins with a maximum against Moeen Ali, a juicy full-toss and it gets the treatment from the Australia skipper. Ali's bowling hand looks injured, he is having some trouble with his finger.
AUS: 355/6 (102 Overs)
LIVE Ashes 2023 1st Test Day 3: Anderson bites!
Alex Carey 66 (98) out bowled by James Anderson. What a delivery! Anderson is back in business with style, it is just a good length delivery and the quality of the ball beats Carey.
AUS: 338/6 (98.4 Overs)
LIVE Ashes 2023 AUS vs ENG Day 3: Here we go!
The Day 3 action begins with Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey in the middle for Australia. James Anderson and Moeen Ali into the attack for England searching for wickets.
AUS: 322/5 (96.3 Overs)
LIVE AUS vs ENG Day 3 Ashes 2023: How will England attack?
Yesterday, England got Usman Khawaja out by Stuart Broad but the no-ball signal spoiled their celebrations after the new ball was taken. Will James Anderson find a wicket today? Or will it be Moeen Ali or Stuart Broad getting the job done for Ben Stokes.
AUS: 311/4 (94 Overs)
Australia trail by 82 runs
LIVE Ashes 2023 AUS vs ENG Day 3: Khawaja, Carey to continue
Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey will resume play for Australia on Day 3 as they trail by 82 runs from the start. England will look to dismiss the Aussie lineup as soon as possible, hopefully before lunch they would like to bowl out Australia.
AUS: 311/5 (94 Overs)
ENG vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 LIVE: Khawaja On Becoming Anderson
“That perspective makes it a lot easier for me to go out there and just enjoy it as much as I can, whether I get a duck or a hundred. Every Test match is a bonus for me because we thought my career was over. In my head, it’s the last (Ashes) tour I’ll be on, unless I pull a Jimmy Anderson and come back when I’m 41.”
ENG vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 LIVE: Pietersen On Khawaja's Century
"Oh, you just saw that with the celebration. He wanted to show that celebration again and again because an Ashes hundred means so much to the players. You can see how much it meant to him as well.It's for all foreign players. When you travel abroad, you wanna pick up runs, and you wanna be, at the end of your career, known as a player who could score all around the world. To be that complete player, Australian, English, South African, Indian, West Indian player, whoever, you really wanna be known at the end of your career that you've done it in all conditions. For him, to tick the box here today in Birmingham is something that will give him great relief."
ENG vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 LIVE: Broad On No Ball
The 36-year old pacer was not pleased with the errors committed by England.He said there was "no excuse" for his no-ball that bowled Khawaja, one of four England errors on the second day of the first Ashes Test. Khawaja was on 112 when Broad overstepped."It's really frustrating. I got tight to the line and it was a close decision," said Broad.
ENG vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 LIVE: Broad On England's Performance On Day 2
"It felt slow from length, it felt like a lot of the energy got sapped from the ball. It's been pretty characterless so far. A bit soulless, but ultimately you can only judge it towards the end of a Test match and see how it develops. It's certainly one of the slowest pitches I can remember bowling on in England. I think there was a stat that for the Aussies in the first 10 overs, it moved the least-ever recorded. It has certainly been hard work for the seamers... Hopefully it's not a trend for the whole series."
ENG vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 LIVE: Weather Report
On day three of the game, rain is expected to interrupt play. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for certain areas of England and Wales, including Birmingham. Extensive thunderstorms are forecasted across various parts of the country, with Birmingham being affected around midday. Additionally, there may be some showers in the morning.
The rainfall is anticipated to persist throughout the afternoon, leading to a significant amount of time lost in the game. Moreover, thunderstorms and showers are predicted for days four and five as well, making it challenging to achieve a result in the Test match.
After enjoying weeks of predominantly sunny and hot weather, England's fortunes take a turn as the early summer sun coincidentally decides to give way to rain.
ENG vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 LIVE: Assistant coach Paul Collingwood On 'Bazball'
"We have said right from the start we are trying to make Test cricket a lot more entertaining. If we don't do that, then Test cricket might not survive."
ENG vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 LIVE: Vaughan On Root's Form
“When he plays, he makes it look so easy. To scoop Scott Boland at 95 mph for a six, he makes it look so easy. That’s probably one of the most ridiculous shots, that if we try to play would just balloon in the air. He’s playing a brand of cricket which is exciting and the team is allowing him to do that."
ENG vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 LIVE: Khawaja On Day 2
"It's hard not to get taken away by it. The way they batted yesterday was pretty entertaining, even for someone like me who was on the field. Some of the shots were really entertaining. [Joe Root] reverse-lapping them, [Harry Brook] charging down and hitting over the top of cover. It's great to watch, I understand why people enjoy watching it but doesn't matter how you win in Test cricket it's all about trying to win. Whether they win or we win at the end of this Test, no one will care how you did it, whether you scored at six an over, whether you scored at three an over. This is why a Test match is a beautiful game. You have to do things your way. I've learned that over a long career."
ENG vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 LIVE: Morgan all praise for Carrey
“I think it has been Australia's day. I would rather be sat in Australia's changing room right now and the difference for me has been Carey."
ENG vs AUS 1st Test Day 3 LIVE: Cook On Day 2
“The contrast in styles could not be more obvious than in that session. Australia have decided to knuckle down, bat time and grind England into the dirt but England picked up three very handy wickets.”
Ashes 2023 LIVE AUS vs ENG: All eyes on Khawaja
Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey are in the middle for Australia and they trail by 82 runs. England will come in hard tomorrow hunting for wickets and they keep lead as much as possible.
AUS: 311/5 (94 Overs)
LIVE Ashes 1st Test Day 3 AUS vs ENG: Hello
Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of Day 3 of the 1st Test of the Ashes 2023 between England and Australia. Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey will continue Australia's innings on Day 3 against England's bowling attack.
AUS: 311/5 (94 Overs)
It's a tense Monday evening at Edgbaston, and not a single person has left the ground early. This exemplifies the gripping nature of Test cricket, particularly in an enthralling Ashes Test. Today has been an exceptional day of cricket, even though it feels like ages ago when Ollie Pope was dismissed by Pat Cummins' yorker, but in reality, it happened just this morning. Despite valuable contributions from Root, Stokes, and Brook, none of them managed to surpass 50 runs. Lyon and Cummins took four wickets each, bowling England out for 273. In response, David Warner and Usman Khawaja showcased their positive and confident cricket during the final session. They successfully blunted the impact of the new ball, with Warner appearing threatening until he was tempted by a wide delivery from Robinson. This marked the beginning of the Stuart Broad show, where every delivery became a momentous event in his exhibition of swing bowling. With the crowd rallying behind him, Broad managed to bowl two exceptional outswingers, claiming the edges of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith. Since then, Scott Boland, as the nightwatchman, has fulfilled his duty, while Usman Khawaja stands strong at the other end, much like in the first innings. As we approach the final day, England needs 174 runs to win with 7 wickets in hand. There's a chance of rain, adding to the uncertainty. All three outcomes are possible.
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