Test Series - The Ashes - TestDecember 17 - December 21
102.5Boland to J Tongue352/10
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Scott Boland to Josh Tongue. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to second slip, caught by Labuschagne. Once again, it's Labuschagne with the safe hands! Australia have secured a 82-run victory to go 3-0 up in the series and more importantly, retain the Ashes. Mitchell Starc led the charge today with three wickets, while Scott Boland chipped in with one. England fought valiantly until the very end, with Jamie Smith and Will Jacks giving their side some hope, but it was Starc who turned the game and swung momentum decisively in Australia's favour. Unlucky for Brydon Carse, who contributed a handy unbeaten 39. Alex Carey lit up the game with a couple of brilliant knocks and flawless wicketkeeping, earning him Player of the Match!
101.3Starc to J Archer349/9
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point, caught by Weatherald. Archer slices it, and it’s safely held by Weatherald. Just one more wicket needed for Australia.
97.2Starc to W Jacks337/8
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Mitchell Starc to Will Jacks. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to first slip, caught by Labuschagne. What a grab from Marnus! Jacks departs, and Australia strikes a big blow.
82.5Starc to J Smith285/7
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Mitchell Starc to Jamie Smith. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket, caught by Cummins. Smith's impatience proves costly as Starc strikes.
53.3Lyon to Z Crawley194/6
OUT stumped. OUT! Stumped. Nathan Lyon to Zak Crawley. Off break half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed, by Carey. The end of Crawley's resistance - Carey produces a sparkling piece of glovework.
51.6Lyon to B Stokes189/5
Clean Bowled. OUT! Bowled. Nathan Lyon to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, missed. Exactly the delivery needed to get Stokes, and Lyon pulls it off.
47.2Lyon to H Brook177/4
Clean Bowled. OUT! Bowled. Nathan Lyon to Harry Brook. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed. One mistake is all Lyon needs, and he strikes.
28.6Cummins to J Root109/3
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge, caught by Carey. Cummins comes back into the attack and instantly lands a huge wicket!
9.4Cummins to O Pope31/2
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Ollie Pope. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to second slip, caught by Labuschagne.
1.2Cummins to B Duckett4/1
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Pat Cummins to Ben Duckett. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, outside edge to second slip, caught by Labuschagne. Australia off to a flying start, and the captain makes an instant impact with a wicket in his opening over!
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