4th Test: England v Australia at Trent Bridge, 25-29 Aug 2005
Ball-by-Ball Commentary
Match State: Day 1 start scheduled for 10.30am Local Time (09.30 GMT)
Hello and welcome to the start of the fourth Ashes Test
I'm Anand Vasu, and will be your commentator for this game. It has
been tremendously enjoyable calling the action for the first three
Tests and one can only hope this turns out to be a cracker as well
Let's cut to the chase and give you all the news as it has come in
England have won the toss and chosen to bat
But the news for Austgralia is not so good. Glenn McGrath has been
ruled out and Michael Kasprowicz takes his place
Jason Gillespie, who has struggled for form all summer has been
left out, and Shaun Tait, the young tearaway from South Australia
gets his Test debut
The weather forecasts have been a bit iffy for the next few days
There's rain in the area and we expect interruptions in the form of
showers
With the series standing at 1-1 there's everything to play for
here. The Ashes could well be decided on how the day's play goes
There's been plenty of excitement surrounding Shaun Tait, who is
reputed to regularly clock in excess of 90 mph
The players are all on the field now and onm place
The umpire calls "Play!"
Here we go, it's Lee to Trescothick
0.1 Lee to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, good poace and carry, left well alone to the keeper
0.2 Lee to Trescothick, no run, straighter this time, on the stumps,
Trecothick fends the ball away to the leg side with ease
0.3 Lee to Trescothick, no run, fuller length this time and outside the
off, the ball does not swing at all and just slants away with the
angle, left alone once more
0.4 Lee to Trescothick, no run, this one is closer to the off stump and
Trescothick drops it down to the off side with soft hands and an
angled bat and thinks about a single but Michael Clarke comes
screaming in and fields
0.5 Lee to Trescothick, no run, once again just short of a good length
and outside the off, Lee has been pretty much on target so far and
you need to be just that on this good batting pitch, left alone
0.6 Lee to Trescothick, no run, Lee is a bit warmed up now and puts
mopre effort into this one, grunting as he lets a short one go,
Trescothick sways out of the way
End of over 1 (maiden) England 0/0
B Lee 1-1-0-0 - Radcliffe Road End
AJ Strauss 0* (0b) ME Trescothick 0* (6b)
Lee has begun well with a maiden
Kasprowicz to share the new ball
1.1 Kasprowicz to Strauss, one run, just short of a length and outside
the off, angled down past the gully fielder for England's first
run of the fourth Test
1.2 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, just short of a length and
slanting away from the left-handed Trescothick who defends
watchfully, playing the ball late
1.3 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, played away to the leg side,
Kasprowicz is also bang on target first up
1.4 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, this one is just short of a
length and there's a hint of away movement after the ball pitches,
clipped to the leg side
1.5 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, once again on middle and leg,
Trescothick shapes to play the ball to the leg side and the ball
goes off the edge towards the off side
1.6 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, fullish and on the off, angled
down to gully but there's no chance of a run
End of over 2 (1 run) England 1/0
MS Kasprowicz 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 1* (1b) ME Trescothick 0* (11b)
2.1 Lee to Strauss, no run, just short of a good length and on the off,
this is definitely Lee's length, at 92.1 mph Strauss wisely
defends back down the pitch
2.2 Lee to Strauss, three runs, a bit too straight, Strauss has no
trouble picking the ball off his hips and clipping the through
square-leg
2.3 Lee to Trescothick, (noball) no run, better line and length this
time and played back down the pitch, and that is the first no-ball
of this game
2.3 Lee to Trescothick, no run, pushed through slightly fuller outside
the off but not quite a half-volley, Trescothick shows the full
face of the bat and punches back down the pitch
2.4 Lee to Trescothick, no run, a bit of extra pace on that one,
Trescothick hangs the bat limply outside the off but is well and
truly beaten as the ball hastens to the keeper
2.5 Lee to Trescothick, no run, full once again and worked back down
the pitch somewhat awkwardly, but safely enough
2.6 Lee to Trescothick, (noball) no run, good length ball outside the
off, perfect in every way other than that Lee has overstepped the
popping crease and it's yet another no-ball. We've seen a bit of
this from all bowlers in this series
2.6 Lee to Trescothick, no run, this time it is a legitimate delivery
outside the off, left alone to end another decent over from Lee
End of over 3 (5 runs) England 6/0
B Lee 2-1-5-0 (2nb) - Radcliffe Road End
AJ Strauss 4* (3b) ME Trescothick 0* (17b)
3.1 Kasprowicz to Strauss, (noball) no run, full and outside the off,
Kasprowicz straining for some swing early on, but only manages a
no-ball
3.1 Kasprowicz to Strauss, no run, a bit of extra bounce from
Kasprowicz as the ball leps off a length, Strauss adjusts well
enough to keep the ball down towards gully
3.2 Kasprowicz to Strauss, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left well alone to the keeper
3.3 Kasprowicz to Strauss, no run, once again an immaculate line and
length, just short of driving length and a touch outside the off,
watchfully left alone
3.4 Kasprowicz to Strauss, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off yet again - Kasprowicz bowling beautifully to the
left-handed batsmen - left alone
3.5 Kasprowicz to Strauss, no run, slightly straighter this time and
the ball is defended to the leg side, but there's no chance of a
run
3.6 Kasprowicz to Strauss, no run, played down towards gully to end an
immaculate over from Kasprowicz
End of over 4 (1 run) England 7/0
MS Kasprowicz 2-0-2-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 0* (17b) AJ Strauss 4* (10b)
4.1 Lee to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, gun-barrel straight, though, no seam or swing movement,
played down to point
4.2 Lee to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, played down to gully
4.3 Lee to Trescothick, no run, driven down towards point where Michael
Clarke, who seems to have recovered completely from that back
problem, swoops in and fields
4.4 Lee to Trescothick, FOUR, too straight from Lee this time,
Trescothick does not even need to move his feet as he clips the
ball through square-leg for the first boundary of the day
4.5 Lee to Trescothick, (noball) no run, just short of a good length
and outside the off, now you need to move your feet to play cut
shots like the pone Trescothick attempts and misses. In the end it
does not matter as it is another no-ball
4.5 Lee to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, Trescothick defends away from the body a little and gets
an edge back on to the pad
4.6 Lee to Trescothick, no run, back of a length and on the off, played
down carefully
End of over 5 (5 runs) England 12/0
B Lee 3-1-10-0 (3nb) - Radcliffe Road End
AJ Strauss 4* (10b) ME Trescothick 4* (24b 1x4)
5.1 Kasprowicz to Strauss, (noball) no run, just short of a good length
and threatening to move away, it's another great ball, but
ironically another no-ball
5.1 Kasprowicz to Strauss, no run, slightly fuller this time and this
gives Strauss the chance to drive. Drive he does but straight to
the man at mid-off
5.2 Kasprowicz to Strauss, no run, .;just short of a length and on the
pads, defended to the leg sidew
5.3 Kasprowicz to Strauss, no run, left alone to the keeper once more
as Kasprowicz keeps up a teasing line and length
5.4 Kasprowicz to Strauss, no run, this one is played forcefully
through the leg side but Shaun Tait, the big man, gets down
quickly and fields
5.5 Kasprowicz to Strauss, no run, slightly fuller and angling
beautifully away from the left-handed Strauss, left alone to the
keeper
5.6 Kasprowicz to Strauss, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
turned to the on side
End of over 6 (1 run) England 13/0
MS Kasprowicz 3-0-3-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 4* (24b 1x4) AJ Strauss 4* (17b)
6.1 Lee to Trescothick, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
this one is left alone but interestingly the ball does not quite
carry to Gilchrist with any real pace or bounce
6.2 Lee to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, defended to the leg side
6.3 Lee to Trescothick, no run, short of a good length and on the off,
punched to cover
6.4 Lee to Trescothick, one run, And one more to Trescothick as he
picks this one off through the leg side, just behind square
6.5 Lee to Strauss, FOUR, just too straight once more from Lee and
Strauss tickles it away fine. This was a slower ball that went
wrong, but still had enough paceto run away to the fine-leg fence
6.6 Lee to Strauss, no run, quick one just outside the off to end the
over as Strauss leaves the ball weell alone
End of over 7 (5 runs) England 18/0
B Lee 4-1-15-0 (3nb) - Radcliffe Road End
ME Trescothick 5* (28b 1x4) AJ Strauss 8* (19b 1x4)
7.1 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and
on the off, Kasprowicz doing a McGrath in terms of accuracy here,
defended to the off side
7.2 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, three runs, the commentator's curse
strikes! Kasprowicz's radar goes awry and this one is on the pads,
flicked well through midwicket but it won't go all the way
7.3 Kasprowicz to Strauss, (noball) FOUR, short and on the stumps,
Strauss sees that one very early and says thank you very much
before smashing the ball over midwicket with a fine pull stroke
7.3 Kasprowicz to Strauss, no run, normal service resumes in terms of
line and length, played down to point
7.4 Kasprowicz to Strauss, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone to the keeper
7.5 Kasprowicz to Strauss, no run, fuller this time and on the off,
driven to mid-off
7.6 Kasprowicz to Strauss, no run
End of over 8 (8 runs) England 26/0
MS Kasprowicz 4-0-11-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 8* (30b 1x4) AJ Strauss 12* (24b 2x4)
8.1 Lee to Trescothick, one run, just short of a good length and on the
pads, clipped through square-leg for a single
8.2 Lee to Strauss, no run, a bit of pace and bounce here, Strauss
leaves that alone on length and the ball sails over the stumps
8.3 Lee to Strauss, no run, slightly fullish this time and outside the
off, Strauss leaves this one well alone and there is just the
slightest hint of swing after the ball passes the batsman
8.4 Lee to Strauss, no run, just short of a good length and outside the
off stump, Strauss follows the ball carefully and tucks the bat
inside the line
8.5 Lee to Strauss, no run, short of a good length and just outside the
off, Strauss drops his wrists and sways inside the line of the
ball, allowing it to pass to Gilchrist
8.6 Lee to Strauss, no run, slightly fuller this time but it is a bit
too wide for Strauss to seriously consider having a go. Left alone
to the keeper
End of over 9 (1 run) England 27/0
B Lee 5-1-16-0 (3nb) - Radcliffe Road End
ME Trescothick 9* (31b 1x4) AJ Strauss 12* (29b 2x4)
9.1 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, two runs, on the pads this time and
Trescothick is happy to flick the ball away towards fine-leg for a
brace
9.2 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, fuller this time and outside the
off, this is where Kasprowicz needs to bowl to the left-handers,
left alone to the keeper
9.3 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, one run, pushed wide of the fielder at
cover for a quick single
9.4 Kasprowicz to Strauss, no run, dragged back a touch shorter but the
line is excellent and all Strauss can do is follow the ball and
let it pass harmlessly to the keeper
9.5 Kasprowicz to Strauss, one run, on the pads this time and the ball
is clipped away through midwicket for a single
9.6 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, FOUR, again that teasing perfect line
and length, Trescothick plays away from the body with an angled
bat and the ball goes off the inside edge, just misses the stumps
and runs down to fine-leg for four
End of over 10 (8 runs) England 35/0
MS Kasprowicz 5-0-19-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 13* (31b 2x4) ME Trescothick 16* (35b 2x4)
And here's the moment people have been waiting for. Here comes
Shaun Tait
10.1 Tait to Strauss, no run, fullish and outside the off, that is a bit
of a loosener and not much pace on it, left alone to the keeper
10.2 Tait to Strauss, no run, slightly closer to the stumps, just short
of a good length, through to the keeper
10.3 Tait to Strauss, no run, short one banged in, that's 93.5 mph, hard
work on this largely paceless pitch, left alone to the keeper
10.4 Tait to Strauss, no run, this time pushed through quicker and
fuller, just a hint of inswing, defended to the off side
10.5 Tait to Strauss, two runs, short ball once more and Strauss goes
for the pull, does not quite get hold of it, two runs result
anyway
10.6 Tait to Strauss, no run, pushed through very full and outside the
off, left alone
End of over 11 (2 runs) England 37/0
SW Tait 1-0-2-0 - Radcliffe Road End
ME Trescothick 16* (35b 2x4) AJ Strauss 15* (37b 2x4)
Tait, for those of you who have not seen him, has a nice slingy
action that suggests he will be able to reverse the ball. Good
pace, a nice smooth run-up and a short follow-through.
11.1 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone to the keeper
11.2 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, full and on the off, defended
towards point with soft hands
11.3 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, full and on the off this time
and Trescothick waits on the ball, angles his bat and sends the
ball towards gully
11.4 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, played to gully once more and there's no chance
of a single
11.5 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, driven well but Michael Clarke
does not let too much get past him at point, good scrambling stop
11.6 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, fullish and outside the off, end
of a tidy maiden over from Kasprowicz
End of over 12 (maiden) England 37/0
MS Kasprowicz 6-1-19-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 15* (37b 2x4) ME Trescothick 16* (41b 2x4)
12.1 Tait to Strauss, one run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, eased through cover
12.2 Tait to Trescothick, FOUR, short of a good length and outside the
off, Trescothick slants his bat and guides the ball past gully
12.3 Tait to Trescothick, FOUR, overpitched this time and outside the
off, Trescothick squeezes the ball backward of point for another
boundary
12.4 Tait to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, cut down towards gully
12.5 Tait to Trescothick, one run, on the pads this time and worked away
easily through the leg side for a single
12.6 Tait to Strauss, (noball) no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone, the ball passes over the off stumps,
a no-ball called
12.6 Tait to Strauss, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone
End of over 13 (11 runs) England 48/0
SW Tait 2-0-13-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
ME Trescothick 25* (45b 4x4) AJ Strauss 16* (40b 2x4)
13.1 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and
on the off, defended down towards point
13.2 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, once again short of a good
length and on the stumps, this time defended down towards gully
with an angled bat
13.3 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, (noball) no run, back of a length and on
the pads, played at and missed, off the pad, no-ball yet again
13.3 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, round the wicket now, angling in
to the left-handed Trescothick, defended back down the pitch
13.4 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, the ball is angling in and then holding its line
after pitching, left alone to the keeper
13.5 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, FOUR, good length ball outside the off,
Trescothick drives uppishly but wide of the man at point to bring
up the England 50!
13.6 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, defended to gully
End of over 14 (5 runs) England 53/0
MS Kasprowicz 7-1-24-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 16* (40b 2x4) ME Trescothick 29* (52b 5x4)
And that is the break for drinks
Match State: Drinks
14.1 Tait to Strauss, no run, left alone outside the off stump
14.2 Tait to Strauss, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
14.3 Tait to Strauss, FOUR, short ball again but this one does not get
up very high, Strauss goes back and pulls well through square-leg
14.4 Tait to Strauss, no run, fullish and outside the off, driven
fluently to cover but Langer dives and fields well
14.5 Tait to Strauss, no run, very full this time, a full-toss, patted
back towards mid-off
14.6 Tait to Strauss, (noball) no run, this one is banged in short, good
pace and bounce, but it is a no-ball
14.6 Tait to Strauss, one run, fullish and down the leg side, deflected
to fine-leg
End of over 15 (6 runs) England 59/0
SW Tait 3-0-19-0 (2nb) - Radcliffe Road End
AJ Strauss 21* (47b 3x4) ME Trescothick 29* (52b 5x4)
Speeds of 90.9, 89.1, 87.4 and 90.7 mph from Tait in the last over
15.1 Kasprowicz to Strauss, (noball) no run, fuller and on the off,
defended, and that is another no-ball
15.1 Kasprowicz to Strauss, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
gully
15.2 Kasprowicz to Strauss, two runs, on the pads again and this is not
a problem for Strauss, flicked through the on side
15.3 Kasprowicz to Strauss, three runs, a bit too full this time,
Strauss drives well past mid-on, good chase from Lee who dives and
fields well
15.4 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, Trescothick punches beautifully through the off side off the
back foot
15.5 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, (noball) no run, full and outside the
off, left alone, and that is another no-ball
15.5 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, fullish and outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
15.6 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, (noball) one run, very full again, no-
ball again, driven at, off the inside edge towards fine-leg
15.6 Kasprowicz to Strauss, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, punched well through the off side but Clarke fields at
cover-point
End of over 16 (13 runs) England 72/0
MS Kasprowicz 8-1-37-0 (7nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 34* (56b 6x4) AJ Strauss 26* (52b 3x4)
16.1 Tait to Trescothick, no run, full and on the middle and leg,
defended to the leg side with a straight bat
16.2 Tait to Trescothick, no run, good length ball on the off, played
back down the pitch
16.3 Tait to Trescothick, no run, just short of a driving length and on
the off, played back down the pitch
16.4 Tait to Trescothick, one run, full and outside the off, Trescothick
takes the ball on the full and drives to point
16.5 Tait to Strauss, no run, just short of a length and on the stumps,
played at and missed, off the edge on to the pad
16.6 Tait to Strauss, one run, short of a length and enough width to cut
through point, Clarke runs across and throws himself full length
to stop the ball
End of over 17 (2 runs) England 74/0
SW Tait 4-0-21-0 (2nb) - Radcliffe Road End
AJ Strauss 27* (54b 3x4) ME Trescothick 35* (60b 6x4)
And in this over Tait's speeds were 88.6, 90.5, 84.2, 90.5, and
93.6 mph
And here comes Shane Warne from the Pavilion End
17.1 Warne to Strauss, one run, a bit short to begin from Warne, worked
through midwicket
17.2 Warne to Trescothick, no run, tossed up a bit more and on the off,
defended back down the pitch
17.3 Warne to Trescothick, no run, tossed up once more, a big ripper,
turns a bit, plenty of effort from Warne, defended
17.4 Warne to Trescothick, no run, a bit more air this time, floated in
to the off stump, defended back down the pitch
17.5 Warne to Trescothick, no run, full and wide of the stumps, driven
to Clarke at cover
17.6 Warne to Trescothick, one run, slightly short of a length and a bit
of turn, worked through midwicket
End of over 18 (2 runs) England 76/0
SK Warne 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 36* (65b 6x4) AJ Strauss 28* (55b 3x4)
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18.1 Tait to Trescothick, no run, blocked carefully to the off side
18.2 Tait to Trescothick, (noball) one run, slightly shorter,
Trescothick is a bit late on the ball and fends it very awkwardly
to the leg side
18.2 Tait to Strauss, no run, short of a good length and on the pads,
defended to the leg side
18.3 Tait to Strauss, one run, overpitched and outside the off, driven
through cover-point for a single
18.4 Tait to Trescothick, no run, fullish and on the off, played down
with soft hands
18.5 Tait to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, played down to point
18.6 Tait to Trescothick, (noball) one run, another one banged in,
another no-ball, played down to fine-leg
18.6 Tait to Strauss, no run, fullish and on the off, driven back to
Tait
End of over 19 (5 runs) England 81/0
SW Tait 5-0-26-0 (4nb) - Radcliffe Road End
ME Trescothick 38* (70b 6x4) AJ Strauss 29* (58b 3x4)
That over from Tait was 90.4, 92.4, 90.5, 85.2, 90.3, 92.6 mph in
terms of speed. But he's truggling a bit to keep that size 15 boot
behind the popping crease
19.1 Warne to Trescothick, two runs, a bit too full and pushed down the
ground past the bowler
19.2 Warne to Trescothick, two runs, full toss outside the off, driven
easily through midwicket
19.3 Warne to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, spinning in to Trescothick, defended
19.4 Warne to Trescothick, SIX, tossed up a bit more tempting
Trescothick, he takes the bait and bangs the ball back over
Warne's head for six!
19.5 Warne to Trescothick, no run, tickled to the on side
19.6 Warne to Trescothick, no run, fullis and on the off, driven back to
Warne who fields and has a shy at the stumps at the batsman's end.
End of over 20 (10 runs) England 91/0
SK Warne 2-0-12-0 - Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 29* (58b 3x4) ME Trescothick 48* (76b 6x4 1x6)
Lee replaces Tait whose first spell in Test cricket was 5-0-26-0
20.1 Lee to Strauss, one run, just short of a length and on the pads,
defended to the leg side for a single
20.2 Lee to Trescothick, two runs, on the stumps and a bit full, worked
through midwicket for a brace
20.3 Lee to Trescothick, two runs, once again through midwicket and that
brings up the half-century for Marcus Trescothick, his 27th in
Tests
20.4 Lee to Trescothick, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
played towards cover
20.5 Lee to Trescothick, (noball) FOUR, overpitched and wide outside the
off, that is a gift from Lee, smashed through cover
20.5 Lee to Trescothick, no run, fullish and outside the off, left alone
to the keeper
20.6 Lee to Trescothick, no run
End of over 21 (10 runs) England 101/0
B Lee 6-1-26-0 (4nb) - Radcliffe Road End
AJ Strauss 30* (59b 3x4) ME Trescothick 56* (82b 7x4 1x6)
21.1 Warne to Strauss, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off, Strauss
gets in on the act and creams the ball through cover
21.2 Warne to Strauss, no run, well flighted this time and outside the
off, eased to midwicket
21.3 Warne to Strauss, no run, full and outside the off, driven to point
Plenty of action here. Strauss sweeps, the ball appears to go down
on to Strauss's boot and balloon up to Hayden at slip
The third umpire is involved on this one
21.4 Warne to Strauss, OUT: Premeditated sweep shot, replays show
clearly that the ball goes off the inside edge on to the boot and
then to Hayden at slip. That is the first English wicket, falling
completely against the grain of play!
England 105/1, Partnership of 105
AJ Strauss c Hayden b Warne 34 (63b 4x4 0x6)
ME Trescothick 56* (82b 7x4 1x6) SK Warne 2.4-0-16-1
It's incredible, but you just can't keep Warne out of the action,
even when the opposition are scoring at more than 4 an over on a
shirt-front of a first day pitch Warne has something in reserve
21.5 Warne to Vaughan, FOUR, short and wide to begin, Vaughan plays a
cracking cut shot to get off the mark
21.6 Warne to Vaughan, no run, fuller and on the leg and middle,
defended carefully
End of over 22 (8 runs) England 109/1
SK Warne 3-0-20-1 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 56* (82b 7x4 1x6) MP Vaughan 4* (2b 1x4)
Just to let you know that there has been a mistake in the scoring.
Trescothick should be on 55, and Strauss on 35. We will be making
that change now.
22.1 Lee to Trescothick, no run, driven back down the pitch to start the
over
Just to repeat that. We apologise for a mistake in the scoring
earlier. Strauss was dismissed on 35 rather than 34. The error has
been fixed.
22.2 Lee to Trescothick, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, punched to the off side
22.3 Lee to Trescothick, no run, fullish and outside the off from round
the wicket, left alone to the keeper
22.4 Lee to Trescothick, no run, full and on the off, driven towards
mid-off
22.5 Lee to Trescothick, (noball) no run, just short of a good length
and outside the off, left alone but it is a run anyway as Brett
Lee has overstepped
22.5 Lee to Trescothick, no run, short ball banged in outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
22.6 Lee to Trescothick, no run
End of over 23 (1 run) England 110/1
B Lee 7-1-27-0 (5nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MP Vaughan 4* (2b 1x4) ME Trescothick 55* (89b 7x4 1x6)
23.1 Warne to Vaughan, no run, full and on the off, defended back down
the pitch
23.2 Warne to Vaughan, no run
23.3 Warne to Vaughan, no run, well flighted and outside the off, left
alone to the keeper
23.4 Warne to Vaughan, no run, quicker one outside the off, drifting a
bit, cut to point
23.5 Warne to Vaughan, no run, full and on the middle and leg, defended
back down the pitch
23.6 Warne to Vaughan, no run, a bit too short, outside the off, worked
to midwicket
End of over 24 (maiden) England 110/1
SK Warne 4-1-20-1 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 55* (88b 7x4 1x6) MP Vaughan 4* (8b 1x4)
24.1 Lee to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off from round the wicket, defended back down the pitch
24.2 Lee to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, played towards the off side with a straight bat
24.3 Lee to Trescothick, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
punched to cover
24.4 Lee to Trescothick, (noball) no run, How costly is that? It was
waiting to happen. Trescothick drives at one away from his body
and drags it back on to the stumps! A wicket off a no-ball and
nothing going right for Australia
24.4 Lee to Trescothick, (noball) FOUR, and another no-ball, short one
banged in, Trescothick rocks back and pulls magnificently
24.4 Lee to Trescothick, no run, fuller and outside the off, left alone
to the keeper
24.5 Lee to Trescothick, no run, good length ball outsiode the off,
defended to the off side
24.6 Lee to Trescothick, two runs, full and outside the off, squeezed
through point
End of over 25 (8 runs) England 118/1
B Lee 8-1-35-0 (7nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MP Vaughan 4* (8b 1x4) ME Trescothick 61* (96b 8x4 1x6)
25.1 Warne to Vaughan, two runs, too full and on the pads, flicked down
to fine-leg
25.2 Warne to Vaughan, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
punched to cover
25.3 Warne to Vaughan, no run, full and on the pads, defended back down
the pitch
25.4 Warne to Vaughan, no run, well flighted and on the off, played back
down the pitch
25.5 Warne to Vaughan, no run, well flighted and on the off, defended
towards the off side with soft hands
25.6 Warne to Vaughan, no run, on the off and full, played back to Warne
End of over 26 (2 runs) England 120/1
SK Warne 5-1-22-1 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 61* (96b 8x4 1x6) MP Vaughan 6* (14b 1x4)
26.1 Lee to Trescothick, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
This should be the last over before lunch
26.2 Lee to Trescothick, one run, full and on the off, worked through
midwicket for a single
26.3 Lee to Vaughan, FOUR, a bit too full and pon the off, timed
magnificently back past mid-off and that ball races to the fence
26.4 Lee to Vaughan, no run, back of a length and on the pads, Vaughan
tries to work the ball to the leg side but misses and is hit on
the pad
26.5 Lee to Vaughan, no run, back of a length and on the off, driven
towards point
26.6 Lee to Vaughan, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off, forced
through point to finish the session on a boundary
End of over 27 (9 runs) England 129/1
B Lee 9-1-44-0 (7nb) - Radcliffe Road End
ME Trescothick 62* (98b 8x4 1x6) MP Vaughan 14* (18b 3x4)
And that is lunch on the first day of the fourth Test
Once again England have had the best of play
Australia have struggled with no-balls, even taken a wicket off one
This is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off for the moment.
See you again when play resumes, at 12.10 GMT
Till then, do take a moment to send your feedback about our
coverage at : http://www.cricinfo.com/co
mmentary.html
Welcome back to our coverage of the first day's play of the fourth
Ashes Test at Trent Bridge
The news isn't great at the moment. As we had suggested before the
start of play, there is a bit of rain aroun.
A heavy shower during the lunch break has meant that the covers are
on
Fortunately the groundstaff were alert to the possibility and had
the covers on before the raingot heavy
They are now working hard to get the field of play ready
We're unable to tell you exactly when that will be, but can assure
you that you won't miss a ball of the action if you stay with
Cricinfo.
We'll be right here, monitoring the situation closely and updating
you with the news as and when there is some
Match State: Delay - Day 1 - Rain stopped play
UPDATE [1237 GMT] It's still raining and the covers are on. Will
let you know when the situation improves.
UPDATE [1255 GMT] There's fresh news and it is good. Play will
begin in about 20 minutes, at 1310 GMT (1410 local time) and also
the tea interval has been pushed back to 1440 GMT.
So there we have it, play starting soon. We'll bnring you all the
live action as and when it gets under way
players are back in the middle, it will be Kasprowicz to
Trescothick
27.1 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, good length delivery close to
the off stump line, Trescothick carefully leaves it for the keeper
two slips and a gully in place
27.2 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, (noball) no run, the ghost is still
around, Kasprowicz oversteps, on the middle and off stump line,
defended on the front-foot
27.2 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, short of a good length delivery
close to the off stump line, no shot offered
27.3 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, two runs, good length delivery, angling
across the left-hander and Trescothick glides it away well wide of
the gully fielder
27.4 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, wide outside the off stump, no
shot offered
27.5 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run
27.6 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, short of a good length delivery,
again angling across the left-hander, Trescothick stands tall on
the back-foot and defends it towards point
End of over 28 (3 runs) England 132/1
MS Kasprowicz 9-1-40-0 (8nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 14* (18b 3x4) ME Trescothick 64* (105b 8x4 1x6)
It will be Tait from the Radcliffe Road End
28.1 Tait to Vaughan, no run, just a hint of swing, the ball curves away
from Michael Vaughan as he sees that it is on a good length and
outside the off and leaves it alone
28.2 Tait to Vaughan, no run, again full and outside the off,, this one
swings away appreciably, Vaughan drives and misses, now Ponting
will get a second slip in place
28.3 Tait to Vaughan, no run, another one outside the off that is
shaping away, suddenly there is some movement in the air after
lunch, this will encourage Tait, left alone outside the off
28.4 Tait to Vaughan, no run, overpitched and on the off, a full-toss
even, driven to mid-off
28.5 Tait to Vaughan, no run, another quick one, good length, on the
off, Vaughan comes forward and across and defends well
28.6 Tait to Vaughan, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper and that is Shaun Tait's first
maiden over in Test cricket
End of over 29 (maiden) England 132/1
SW Tait 6-1-26-0 (4nb) - Radcliffe Road End
ME Trescothick 64* (105b 8x4 1x6) MP Vaughan 14* (24b 3x4)
There's definitely some swing in the air for the bowlers after
lunch. This is a good sign for Australia's quick men who toiled
hard without much reward in the first session
29.1 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, left well alone
29.2 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, one run, fuller this time and on the
off, pushed to mid-off to pick up a single
29.3 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, one run, fuller this time and on the off,
played down towards cover with soft hands, quick single stolen
29.4 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, just short of a driving length
and outside the off, a hint of away swing, left alone to the
keeper
29.5 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, just short of a length again and
on the off, defended towards cover with an angled bat
29.6 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, fullish and on the off, driven
well but straight to mid-off
End of over 30 (2 runs) England 134/1
MS Kasprowicz 10-1-42-0 (8nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 15* (25b 3x4) ME Trescothick 65* (110b 8x4 1x6)
30.1 Tait to Vaughan, no run, banged in just short of a good length and
on the off, 92.7 mph that one, defended to the off side off the
back foot
Now the rains have begun to come down again and the plays rush off
even as the groundstaff charge in with the covers
It's quite cloudy and there is a bit of rain in the area
There you have it, another break because of rain
It does appear as though it is going to be one of those days when
the players are frequently on and off the field
Match State: Delay - Day 1 - Rain stopped play
UPDATE [1325 GMT] Rain has stopped play for the second time in the
day. We will be back with all the live action as and when it
happens.
UPDATE [1405 GMT] The news is that tea will be taken shortly and
that play will resume at 1430 GMT if there is no further rain. Be
sure to join us then.
Welcome back to Trent Bridge. Tjhe most unusual things just
happened.
Play was about to get under way. Steve Bucknor walked out on to the
field, and immediately the rain began again.
So the news, I'm afraid, is that it is still raining at Trent
Bridge.
Update [1430 GMT] Still raining. Covers are on. When there is
further news we will keep you posted.
And the rains have stopped and play is getting under way yet again
Welcome back to our coverage of the action from this Test
It's Tait to Vaughan
30.2 Tait to Vaughan, two runs, full and on the pads, flick played, the
ball goes off the edge down to fine-leg for a couple of runs
30.3 Tait to Vaughan, no run, fullish and on the off, driven well but
Clarke is squal to the task at cover
30.4 Tait to Vaughan, one run, full and outside the off, driven through
cover point for a single
30.5 Tait to Trescothick, OUT: very full, very straight, a classic late
inswinging yorker, Marcus Trescothick plays and misses and the
stumps are shattered
England 137/2, Partnership of 32
ME Trescothick b Tait 65 (111b 8x4 1x6)
MP Vaughan 18* (29b 3x4) SW Tait 6.5-1-29-1 (4nb)
Shaun Tait has his first Test wicket and he has got it in style
Emotional moment for Tait and his teammates are all over him as he
celebrates his success
30.6 Tait to Bell, two runs, fullish and on the pads, clipped down to
fine-leg
End of over 31 (5 runs) England 139/2
SW Tait 7-1-31-1 (4nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MP Vaughan 18* (29b 3x4) IR Bell 2* (1b)
31.1 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, no run, fullish and outside the off, driven
to cover-point with an angled bat
31.2 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone, the ball bounces twice before
reaching Gilchrist
31.3 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, no run, short of a good length again and
outside the off, left alone to the keeper once more
31.4 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, defended towards the off side
31.5 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, no run, full and on the off, good length
ball, defended back down the pitch
31.6 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, no run
End of over 32 (maiden) England 139/2
MS Kasprowicz 11-2-42-0 (8nb) - Pavilion End
IR Bell 2* (1b) MP Vaughan 18* (35b 3x4)
32.1 Tait to Bell, one run, overpitched and on the pads, good pace
again, flicked through square-leg
32.2 Tait to Vaughan, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, Vaughan plays and misses outside the off
Tait bowling much better now in this second session. Looks like
those early nerves have settled down.
32.3 Tait to Vaughan, FOUR, overpitched and on the pads, Tait striving
for swing and that yorker, flicked through midwicket
32.4 Tait to Vaughan, one run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, worked to the leg side for a single
32.5 Tait to Bell, no run, full and on the off, played down towards
cover
32.6 Tait to Bell, no run, fullish and outside the off, a hint of away
swing, left alone to the keeper
End of over 33 (6 runs) England 145/2
SW Tait 8-1-37-1 (4nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MP Vaughan 23* (38b 4x4) IR Bell 3* (4b)
33.1 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, no run, fullish and on the off, defended
towards the off side
33.2 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, no run, back of a length and outside the
off, left well alone to Gilchrist
33.3 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, (noball) no run, slightly fuller and outside
the off, just a hint of inswing, left alone
33.3 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, no run, just short of a good length once
more but there is that constant threat of reverse swing from
Kasprowicz, left alone
33.4 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, no run, punched to cover
33.5 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, no run, clipped to midwicket
33.6 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, no run
End of over 34 (1 run) England 146/2
MS Kasprowicz 12-2-43-0 (9nb) - Pavilion End
IR Bell 3* (4b) MP Vaughan 23* (45b 4x4)
34.1 Tait to Bell, OUT: Gone! Bell plays inside of a ball that is good
length and just threatening to swing, the outside edge results and
Gilchrist takes the catch!
England 146/3, Partnership of 9
IR Bell c Gilchrist b Tait 3 (5b 0x4 0x6)
MP Vaughan 23* (45b 4x4) SW Tait 8.1-1-37-2 (4nb)
Two wickets in as many over for Tait and 300 Test victims for Adam
Gilchrist
34.2 Tait to Pietersen, two runs, fullish and outside the off, driven
well through cover and Pietersen is off the mark right away
34.3 Tait to Pietersen, no run, quick and quite full, on the off, driven
back towards the off side
34.4 Tait to Pietersen, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to point
34.5 Tait to Pietersen, no run, driven to mid-on
34.6 Tait to Pietersen, FOUR, once again full and on the off, driven
back past the bowler to bring up the England 150 and Pietersen's
first boundary
End of over 35 (6 runs) England 152/3
SW Tait 9-1-43-2 (4nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MP Vaughan 23* (45b 4x4) KP Pietersen 6* (5b 1x4)
35.1 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, no run, full and on the off, coming in with
the arm, driven to the on side
35.2 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left well alone
35.3 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, no run, full and on the off, punched towards
cover
35.4 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, no run, full and slipping down the leg side,
flick played and missed, through to the keeper
35.5 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, one run, a touch too full and slipping down
the leg side, flicked out to the fielder in the deep at the
midwicket fence
35.6 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, one run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, clipped past mid-on for a single
End of over 36 (2 runs) England 154/3
MS Kasprowicz 13-2-45-0 (9nb) - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 7* (6b 1x4) MP Vaughan 24* (50b 4x4)
36.1 Tait to Pietersen, no run
36.2 Tait to Pietersen, no run, very full and very straight, flicked to
the man at square-leg
36.3 Tait to Pietersen, no run, good length ball outside the off, left
alone to the keeper
36.4 Tait to Pietersen, no run, fullish and outside the off, there is
definite swing here for Tait, played at and missed, through to the
keeper
36.5 Tait to Pietersen, FOUR, too full and too straight, Pietersen plays
his favourite shot, the beautiful and brutal clip through
midwicket
36.6 Tait to Pietersen, no run, outside the off this time, driven to
cover-point
End of over 37 (4 runs) England 158/3
SW Tait 10-1-47-2 (4nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MP Vaughan 24* (50b 4x4) KP Pietersen 11* (12b 2x4)
37.1 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, one run
37.2 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, (noball) no run, fullish and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
37.2 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, this one is full again and curves
in late, Pietersen plays an expansive drive and the ball reverses
in just enough to beat bat and go through to the keeper
37.3 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, good length ball outrside the off,
left alone
37.4 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, fullish and on the off, driven
back down the pitch to the bowler
37.5 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, one run, full and a bit too straight,
whipped away through the on side for a single
37.6 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, no run, good length ball outside the off
stump, played down to gully with an angled bat
End of over 38 (3 runs) England 161/3
MS Kasprowicz 14-2-48-0 (10nb) - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 12* (17b 2x4) MP Vaughan 25* (52b 4x4)
38.1 Tait to Pietersen, no run, full and outside the off, late swing
away, left alone
And there's a bit of rain in the air now. Even though it is quite
bright.
38.2 Tait to Pietersen, no run, bacnged in a touch short, outside the
off, Pietersen goes back and defends
38.3 Tait to Pietersen, no run, full and on the off, played away to the
off side
38.4 Tait to Pietersen, no run, full and outside the off stump, driven
to mid-off
38.5 Tait to Pietersen, two runs, full and on the pads, flicked through
midwicket gracefully for a couple
38.6 Tait to Pietersen, legbye: FOUR, very full and quite fast, flick
played and missed, off the pad down to the fine-leg fence
End of over 39 (6 runs) England 167/3
SW Tait 11-1-49-2 (4nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MP Vaughan 25* (52b 4x4) KP Pietersen 14* (23b 2x4)
39.1 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, one run, just short of a length and on the
pads, worked through square-leg
39.2 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
39.3 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, (noball) no run, short of a good length
and outside the off, left alone to the keeper
39.3 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run
39.4 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, full and on the off, driven back
very hard at the bowler, Kasprowicz moves to his right and tries
to catch but grasses the chance!
39.5 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left alone
39.6 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, full and on the off, driven away
to cover
End of over 40 (2 runs) England 169/3
MS Kasprowicz 15-2-50-0 (11nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 26* (53b 4x4) KP Pietersen 14* (29b 2x4)
40.1 Lee to Vaughan, three runs, fullish and outside the off, played
down to third-man
40.2 Lee to Pietersen, no run, very full and very straight, Pietersen
responds by driving to mid-on
40.3 Lee to Pietersen, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, left well alone to the keeper
40.4 Lee to Pietersen, one run, just short of a length and oon the pads,
Pietersen whips the ball through square-leg
40.5 Lee to Vaughan, no run, just short of a good length and outside the
off, played down to gully
40.6 Lee to Vaughan, one run, good length ball on the off, worked into
the on side for a single
End of over 41 (5 runs) England 174/3
B Lee 10-1-49-0 (7nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MP Vaughan 30* (56b 4x4) KP Pietersen 15* (32b 2x4)
41.1 Kasprowicz to Vaughan, one run, Dropped! Short of a length and
outside the off, cut hard but straight to Hayden at gully. Somehow
that one pops right out of his usually safe hands!
41.2 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left alone
41.3 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, fuller and on the off, Pietersen
defends with te full face of the bat
41.4 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, full once again and this time
Pietersen defends to the leg side
41.5 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, good length ball outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
41.6 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, good length ball just outside the
off stump, coming in with the angle, Pietersen pads up and there
is a loud shout for the lbw. Turned down, probably on height, by
Bucknor
End of over 42 (1 run) England 175/3
MS Kasprowicz 16-2-51-0 (11nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 31* (57b 4x4) KP Pietersen 15* (37b 2x4)
42.1 Lee to Vaughan, no run, fullish and on the stumps, worked to the
leg side
42.2 Lee to Vaughan, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
Vaughan slants his bat and sends the ball racing to the vacant
third-man area
42.3 Lee to Vaughan, no run, quick one outside the off, Vaughan goes for
the cut and misses
42.4 Lee to Vaughan, no run, short of a good length and on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch
42.5 Lee to Vaughan, no run, full and on the pads, clipped therough
square-leg
42.6 Lee to Vaughan, no run, short of a good length and outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
End of over 43 (4 runs) England 179/3
B Lee 11-1-53-0 (7nb) - Radcliffe Road End
KP Pietersen 15* (37b 2x4) MP Vaughan 35* (63b 5x4)
43.1 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, full and on the off, angling in to
the right-handed Pietersen, defended to the leg side
43.2 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left well alone
43.3 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, full and on the off, late swing in
to the batsman, driven to mid-off
43.4 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, this one holds its line after pitching and passes
the outside edge
43.5 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone to the keeper
43.6 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, one run, full and on the pads, worked
through midwicket
End of over 44 (1 run) England 180/3
MS Kasprowicz 17-2-52-0 (11nb) - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 16* (43b 2x4) MP Vaughan 35* (63b 5x4)
That is drinks
Match State: Drinks
The players and umpires are back in their positions to restart play
after a much deserved drinks break
Lee will continue after the drinks break
44.1 Lee to Pietersen, no run, starts off with a beauty, short of a
length, pitches in line with the stumps, forces Pietersen to play
at it, late away movement beats the bat
44.2 Lee to Pietersen, no run, good length delivery outside off, holding
its line, Pietersen allows it to sail through to Gilchrist
44.3 Lee to Pietersen, three runs, short of a length delivery, Pietersen
stays back and opens the face of the bat, and runs it down to the
vacant thirdman region, Hayden gives it a chase and pulls it back,
saves a run for his team
44.4 Lee to Vaughan, no run, short delivery, Vaughan stays back and
tries to cut it away over the head of the slip fielders, bounce
defeats him completely
44.5 Lee to Vaughan, no run, quick delivery, at 90 mph, one that came
back into Vaughan, Vaughan equal to the task, offers the full face
of the bat and defends it, Lee fields it on his follow through
44.6 Lee to Vaughan, FOUR, handsome cover drive!! just a bit of width
offered, and Vaughan is in perfect position to play the flowing
cover drive, not a man moved
End of over 45 (7 runs) England 187/3
B Lee 12-1-60-0 (7nb) - Radcliffe Road End
KP Pietersen 19* (46b 2x4) MP Vaughan 39* (66b 6x4)
45.1 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, full and on the off, driven back
to the bowler
45.2 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, FOUR, just a bit too straight this time
and Pietersen walks across his stumps and flicks powerfully
through midwicket
45.3 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, the ball comes in quite a bit after pitching,
left alone
45.4 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
45.5 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, once again safely left alone
45.6 Kasprowicz to Pietersen, no run, back of a length, outside the off,
Pietersen shoulders arms and lets it go
End of over 46 (4 runs) England 191/3
MS Kasprowicz 18-2-56-0 (11nb) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 39* (66b 6x4) KP Pietersen 23* (52b 3x4)
46.1 Lee to Vaughan, no run, good length ball on the stumps, driven well
to mid-on
46.2 Lee to Vaughan, no run, very full and straight, Lee goes for the
yorker, well dug out to the leg side
46.3 Lee to Vaughan, no run, good length ball outside the off stump,
left alone to the keeper
46.4 Lee to Vaughan, FOUR, full and fast, slipping down the leg side,
Vaughan gets just enough bat on it to put the ball past a diving
Adam Gilchrist
46.5 Lee to Vaughan, one run, good length ball outside the off, p;layed
down to gully with soft hands for a quick single
46.6 Lee to Pietersen, no run
End of over 47 (5 runs) England 196/3
B Lee 13-1-65-0 (7nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MP Vaughan 44* (71b 7x4) KP Pietersen 23* (53b 3x4)
Now here's a surprise! Ricky Ponting brings himself on
47.1 Ponting to Vaughan, no run, full and very wide, a gently
outsidwinger from Ponting, left alone
47.2 Ponting to Vaughan, wide: no run, here's another one that is quite
wide and swinging away, Vaughan leaves it alone and it is called a
wide
47.2 Ponting to Vaughan, no run, fuller and on the stumps, played down
to gully, pietersen charges down the pitch for a single, Vaughan
sends him back, the throw comes in and Pietersen is diving to
regain his ground. Direct hit and that was gone!
47.3 Ponting to Vaughan, one run, fullish and outside the off, driven
well through cover and this time it is an easy single
47.4 Ponting to Pietersen, no run, gentle delivery outside the off, left
alone to the keeper
47.5 Ponting to Pietersen, no run, fuller and outside the off, offcutter
this time, left alone once more
47.6 Ponting to Pietersen, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone
End of over 48 (2 runs) England 198/3
RT Ponting 1-0-2-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 45* (74b 7x4) KP Pietersen 23* (56b 3x4)
48.1 Lee to Vaughan, FOUR, fullish and on the pads, flicked down to
fine-leg where Kasprowicz runs around well but slips in the wet
grass at the last moment and the ball beats him
48.2 Lee to Vaughan, no run, short of a length and just outside the off,
left alone
48.3 Lee to Vaughan, FOUR, overpitched and on the pads, Vaughan flicks
well through square-leg, picks up a boundary and reaches his half-
century
48.4 Lee to Vaughan, no run, fullish and outside the off, driven to
cover
48.5 Lee to Vaughan, no run, short of a good length and a bit outside
the off, left alone
48.6 Lee to Vaughan, no run, short once more and outside the off, left
alone
End of over 49 (8 runs) England 206/3
B Lee 14-1-73-0 (7nb) - Radcliffe Road End
KP Pietersen 23* (56b 3x4) MP Vaughan 53* (80b 9x4)
49.1 Ponting to Pietersen, no run, fullish and outside the off, just a
hint of away movement, left alone
49.2 Ponting to Pietersen, no run, a bit closer to off and quite full,
left alone to the keeper
49.3 Ponting to Pietersen, no run, fullish and pushed through wide
outside the off again, left alone
49.4 Ponting to Pietersen, no run, good length ball outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
49.5 Ponting to Pietersen, no run, and once again Ponting places the
ball full and wide outside the off, left alone to the keeper
49.6 Ponting to Pietersen, no run, and again Ponting gets it right on
the spot and it is left alone to end a maiden over
End of over 50 (maiden) England 206/3
RT Ponting 2-1-2-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 53* (80b 9x4) KP Pietersen 23* (62b 3x4)
50.1 Lee to Vaughan, no run
50.2 Lee to Vaughan, no run, full and on the of, defended towards cover
50.3 Lee to Vaughan, no run, full and outside the off, driven to cover
50.4 Lee to Vaughan, one run, short of a good length and outside the
off, played down to point for a quick single
50.5 Lee to Pietersen, no run, full and quick outside the off stump,
left alone to the keeper
50.6 Lee to Pietersen, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
End of over 51 (1 run) England 207/3
B Lee 15-1-74-0 (7nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MP Vaughan 54* (84b 9x4) KP Pietersen 23* (64b 3x4)
51.1 Ponting to Vaughan, no run, good length ball just outside the off,
driven well, Katich dives and fields
51.2 Ponting to Vaughan, one run, just short of a length and on the
pads, clipped through square-leg
51.3 Ponting to Pietersen, one run, fullish and on the off, placed just
wide enough of mid-off to pinch a single
51.4 Ponting to Vaughan, no run, fullish and outside the off, driven to
point
51.5 Ponting to Vaughan, no run, Ricky Ponting bangs that one in!
Interesting delivery that from Ponting at his pace, left alone to
the keeper
51.6 Ponting to Vaughan, no run, good length ball pushed through well
outside the off stump, left alone once more to end the over
End of over 52 (2 runs) England 209/3
RT Ponting 3-1-4-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 24* (65b 3x4) MP Vaughan 55* (89b 9x4)
Just 4 runs from 3 Ponting overs so far. Interesting move to bring
himself on.
52.1 Lee to Pietersen, one run, short ball just outside the off, pulled,
but not off the meat of the bat, the ball goes down towards
midwicket
52.2 Lee to Vaughan, no run, slightly fuller and just outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
52.3 Lee to Vaughan, no run, short one banged in. Plenty of effort from
Lee to get a ball to rear like that on this pitch, Vaughan manages
to get out of the way of that one
52.4 Lee to Vaughan, no run, just short of a good length and outside the
off stump, left alone to the keeper
52.5 Lee to Vaughan, no run, slightly fuller and closer to the off stump
and Vaughan is forced to play. Play he does, driving to mid-off
with the full face of the bat
52.6 Lee to Vaughan, no run, good length ball on the off, defended away
towards point to end the over, just one run off it
End of over 53 (1 run) England 210/3
B Lee 16-1-75-0 (7nb) - Radcliffe Road End
KP Pietersen 25* (66b 3x4) MP Vaughan 55* (94b 9x4)
53.1 Ponting to Pietersen, no run, fullish and outside the off, driven
well to mid-off
53.2 Ponting to Pietersen, no run, just short of a good length from
outside the off, Pietersen leaves it alone to the keeper
53.3 Ponting to Pietersen, no run, good length and outside the off, very
good control from Ponting here, Pietersen leaves this one alone
again
53.4 Ponting to Pietersen, no run, a bit straighter, again good length,
played back down the pitch to Ponting
53.5 Ponting to Pietersen, no run, just outside the off and Pietersen's
drive goes off the edge to the pad
53.6 Ponting to Pietersen, no run, and another maiden over from Ponting!
just 4 runs off as many overs from the part-time dibbly-dobbly
mediumpacer who has not bowled in a Test for six years
End of over 54 (maiden) England 210/3
RT Ponting 4-2-4-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 55* (94b 9x4) KP Pietersen 25* (72b 3x4)
Tait replaces Lee
54.1 Tait to Vaughan, no run, good length ball outside the off, Vaughan
feels for that one and misses it
54.2 Tait to Vaughan, two runs, short and a bit of width, Vaughan cuts,
Lee runs around on the cover-point fence and he slips completely
but manages to get body behind the ball
54.3 Tait to Vaughan, one run, this time hit straight to Lee on the
fence at cover-point
54.4 Tait to Pietersen, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, driven back to the bowler
54.5 Tait to Pietersen, no run, full and quick, outside the off stump,
left alone to the keeper
54.6 Tait to Pietersen, no run, short one banged in, there is a bit of
pace on that one, Pietersen thinks about the hook but bails out of
the shot at the last moment
End of over 55 (3 runs) England 213/3
SW Tait 12-1-52-2 (4nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MP Vaughan 58* (97b 9x4) KP Pietersen 25* (75b 3x4)
55.1 Ponting to Vaughan, no run, full and on the off, defended back down
the pitch
55.2 Ponting to Vaughan, OUT: perfect delivery just short of a good
length, outside the off, moving away just a shade, Vaughan plays
at it and only manages an edge to the keeper!
England 213/4, Partnership of 67
MP Vaughan c Gilchrist b Ponting 58 (99b 9x4 0x6)
KP Pietersen 25* (75b 3x4) RT Ponting 4.2-2-4-1 (1w)
This is a big bonus for Australia and you have to say a moment of
pure inspiration from Ponting the captain to bring himself on and
eke out such a vital wicket
We'd earlier said Ponting had not bowled in a Test in six years.
That's in fact wrong, but it has been six years since he has taken
a wicket in Tests.
55.3 Ponting to Flintoff, no run, fullish and on the off, defended
carefully
55.4 Ponting to Flintoff, no run, once again full and outside the off,
defended towards cover
55.5 Ponting to Flintoff, no run, this one jags back in quite a bit from
outside the off stump, defended awkwardly to the leg side
55.6 Ponting to Flintoff, FOUR, full and wide outside the off, Flintoff
flashes this one past the slip cordon to get off the mark
End of over 56 (4 runs) England 217/4
RT Ponting 5-2-8-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 25* (75b 3x4) A Flintoff 4* (4b 1x4)
56.1 Tait to Pietersen, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, flat batted past the bowler to mid-on
56.2 Tait to Pietersen, no run, full and outside the off, Pietersen
flashes and the ball lands just short of Ponting at deep gully
56.3 Tait to Pietersen, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, Pietersen
drives this with tremendous power back past Tait to the long-on
fence
56.4 Tait to Pietersen, no run, short ball banged in outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
56.5 Tait to Pietersen, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone
56.6 Tait to Pietersen, one run, fullish and on the stumps, worked to
the on side for a single
End of over 57 (5 runs) England 222/4
SW Tait 13-1-57-2 (4nb) - Radcliffe Road End
KP Pietersen 30* (81b 4x4) A Flintoff 4* (4b 1x4)
57.1 Ponting to Pietersen, no run, full and very wide outside the off,
not called a wide, lucky to get away with that
57.2 Ponting to Pietersen, no run, closer to the off stump, left alone
57.3 Ponting to Pietersen, no run
57.4 Ponting to Pietersen, no run, good length ball outside the off,
left well alone to the keeper
57.5 Ponting to Pietersen, no run, just short of a good length and
jagging back into Flintoff who defends awkwardly and takes the
ball on the pad, loud shout for the lbw, turned down
57.6 Ponting to Pietersen, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven off the back foot to cover
End of over 58 (maiden) England 222/4
RT Ponting 6-3-8-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 4* (4b 1x4) KP Pietersen 30* (87b 4x4)
And it is yet another drinks break in this long session
Match State: Drinks
It will be Tait to restart action after the drinks break, even as
we enter the last hour of play
58.1 Tait to Pietersen, no run
58.2 Tait to Pietersen, no run
58.3 Tait to Pietersen, no run
58.4 Tait to Pietersen, one run
58.5 Tait to Flintoff, FOUR
58.6 Tait to Flintoff, no run
End of over 59 (5 runs) England 227/4
SW Tait 14-1-62-2 (4nb) - Radcliffe Road End
KP Pietersen 31* (91b 4x4) A Flintoff 8* (6b 2x4)
59.1 Warne to Pietersen, one run, full and on the pads, driven to
midwicket
59.2 Warne to Flintoff, no run, full and on the off, defended to silly
point
59.3 Warne to Flintoff, no run, on the stumps and full, defended back
down the pitch
59.4 Warne to Flintoff, no run, full and outside the off, a bit of turn,
left alone
59.5 Warne to Flintoff, no run, straighter one, on the stumps, hurries
on Flintoff, defended
59.6 Warne to Flintoff, no run, defended once more to end the over
End of over 60 (1 run) England 228/4
SK Warne 6-1-23-1 - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 32* (92b 4x4) A Flintoff 8* (11b 2x4)
We had earlier missed a single off Ponting. It was Pietersen who
scored the run. We've now fixed the error. Apologies for that.
Ponting's figures now read 6-2-9-1
And we have another break because of the weather. The light has
become pretty bad and you can see Flintoff and Pietersen running
off now, heading back to the dressing-room.
The cover are back on and we have another break in play
This could well be the end of the day's play. Rain is falling once
again.
We will keep you updated as and when the weather clears up or there
is an official announcement about play being called off for the
day.
That last update was at 1712 GMT. Do check in again every now and
then for the latest news.
For the moment, though, this is Anand Vasu, your commentator,
signing off and keeping an eye on the weather
Do take the opportunity to send us your feedback at http://www.cricinfo.com/co
mmentary.html
And the news from Trent Bridge is that play has been called off for
the day.
We'll see you again when the first ball is bowled tomorrow morning
at 0930 GMT
Till then, it is cheers and good night from all of us at Cricinfo!
Match State: Stumps - Day 1
Hello and welcome to the start of the second day's play of the
fourth Test
I'm Anand Vasu, and will be your commentator for the day
The players are on the field, in place, and play is about to get
under way
It's Brett Lee to begin from the Radcliffe Road End
60.1 Lee to Pietersen, FOUR, overpitched and well down the leg side,
flicked away with contempt to the fine-leg boundary
60.2 Lee to Pietersen, no run, good length and outside the off this time
and left well alone to the keeper
60.3 Lee to Pietersen, no run, good length ball outside the off stump,
driven to mid-off with the full face of the bat
60.4 Lee to Pietersen, no run, once again just short of a good length
and outside the off, left alone to the keeper
60.5 Lee to Pietersen, one run, just short of a length and outside the
off, pushed through cover off the back foot
60.6 Lee to Flintoff, no run, once again short of a length and outside
the off, Flintoff is watchful and leaves the ball alone to the
keeper
End of over 61 (6 runs) England 234/4
B Lee 17-1-80-0 (7nb) - Radcliffe Road End
KP Pietersen 38* (94b 5x4) A Flintoff 8* (15b 2x4)
Shane Warne will start things off at the Pavilion End
61.1 Warne to Pietersen, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
Pietersen drives well but finds the man at cover
61.2 Warne to Pietersen, no run, a little flatter, on the off, defended
61.3 Warne to Pietersen, one run, on the pads this time and still quite
full, driven through midwicket with a wristy turn of hands
61.4 Warne to Flintoff, no run, a bit of turn from on the off stump,
Flintoff defends towards slip
61.5 Warne to Flintoff, no run, slightly shorter, more pronouinced spin,
Flintoff biffs to silly mid-off off the back foot
61.6 Warne to Flintoff, no run, less turn on this one, on the off stump,
defended
End of over 62 (1 run) England 235/4
SK Warne 7-1-24-1 - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 39* (97b 5x4) A Flintoff 8* (18b 2x4)
62.1 Lee to Pietersen, no run, short and a bit of width, Pietersen
watches the ball late and leaves it alone with an exaggerated
flourish
62.2 Lee to Pietersen, no run, slightly fuller and on the off, the ball
does not quite swing but hints at a wobble in the air, punched to
mid-off with a straight bat
62.3 Lee to Pietersen, FOUR, short and just a bit of width, smashed away
off the back foot with a straight bat, the ball booms off the bat
and races to the boundary beeter the sweeper on the fence
62.4 Lee to Pietersen, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, punched to mid-off
62.5 Lee to Pietersen, no run
62.6 Lee to Pietersen, one run, short ball banged in, Pietersen rolls
his wrists nicely and keeps the ball down as he pulls to square-
leg
End of over 63 (5 runs) England 240/4
B Lee 18-1-85-0 (7nb) - Radcliffe Road End
KP Pietersen 44* (103b 6x4) A Flintoff 8* (18b 2x4)
63.1 Warne to Pietersen, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, Flintoff
tries to work the ball to the leg side, off the leading edge back
down the pitch
63.2 Warne to Pietersen, no run, defended carefully
63.3 Warne to Pietersen, no run, fullish and on the stumps, played back
towards Warne
63.4 Warne to Pietersen, one run, down the leg side and a touch too
full, swept down to fine-leg
63.5 Warne to Flintoff, no run, pitching on, turning a bit, Flintoff
defends, the ball hits pad first and Warne lets out the most
passionate plea of an appeal you are ever going to see on a
cricket field. Not out, says Bucknor
63.6 Warne to Flintoff, no run, defended
End of over 64 (1 run) England 241/4
SK Warne 8-1-25-1 - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 45* (107b 6x4) A Flintoff 8* (20b 2x4)
64.1 Lee to Pietersen, OUT: full and on the off, just a hint of away
movement, Pietersen pokes at it without moving his feet, the ball
kisses the edge and lands safely in Gilchrist's gloves. That is a
big wicket
England 241/5, Partnership of 28
KP Pietersen c Gilchrist b Lee 45 (108b 6x4 0x6)
A Flintoff 8* (20b 2x4) B Lee 18.1-1-85-1 (7nb)
64.2 Lee to GO Jones, no run, good length ball outside the off, Jones
leaves it alone to the keeper
64.3 Lee to GO Jones, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off stump, once again left alone
64.4 Lee to GO Jones, one run, fullish and on the off and angling in
towards middle, Jones tries to work the ball to the leg side and
gets a leading edge out towards cover-point
64.5 Lee to Flintoff, FOUR, Flintoff goes after this one, carving it
over the infield to the vacant third-man area for a boundary
64.6 Lee to Flintoff, no run
End of over 65 (5 runs) England 246/5
B Lee 19-1-90-1 (7nb) - Radcliffe Road End
GO Jones 1* (3b) A Flintoff 12* (22b 3x4)
65.1 Warne to GO Jones, no run
65.2 Warne to GO Jones, no run
65.3 Warne to GO Jones, one run, driven through cover for a single
65.4 Warne to Flintoff, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, driven off the back foot to cover
65.5 Warne to Flintoff, FOUR, tossed up a bit more and outside the off,
driven well, inside out, through cover
65.6 Warne to Flintoff, one run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, driven off the back foot to mid-on
End of over 66 (6 runs) England 252/5
SK Warne 9-1-31-1 - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 17* (25b 4x4) GO Jones 2* (6b)
66.1 Lee to Flintoff, no run, driven hard but straight to mid-off
66.2 Lee to Flintoff, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
Flintoff cuts and misses
66.3 Lee to Flintoff, one run, good length ball on the off, playued to
the off side with soft hands, single stolen
66.4 Lee to GO Jones, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
played down to gully with an angled bat
66.5 Lee to GO Jones, no run, just short of a length and on the off
stump, defended carefully
66.6 Lee to GO Jones, no run, steered to gully
End of over 67 (1 run) England 253/5
B Lee 20-1-91-1 (7nb) - Radcliffe Road End
A Flintoff 18* (28b 4x4) GO Jones 2* (9b)
67.1 Warne to Flintoff, no run, tossed up and outside the off, the big
legbreak, left alone
67.2 Warne to Flintoff, no run, full and on the off, defended back down
the pitch with a straight bat
67.3 Warne to Flintoff, no run, sligder on the stumps, hurries on
Flintoff who somehow manages to keep the ball out
67.4 Warne to Flintoff, no run, fuller and on the off, driven to mid-off
67.5 Warne to Flintoff, FOUR, tossed up and outside the off, Flintoff
goes for the big hit and connects well enough to send the ball one
bounce and over the ropes at long-off
67.6 Warne to Flintoff, no run, straighter one on the stumps, played
back to Warne
End of over 68 (4 runs) England 257/5
SK Warne 10-1-35-1 - Pavilion End
GO Jones 2* (9b) A Flintoff 22* (34b 5x4)
68.1 Lee to GO Jones, no run, short ball, it's well directed and Geraint
Jones has to watch it carefully as he ducks out of harm's way
68.2 Lee to GO Jones, one run, full and on the stumps, off the inside
edge to the leg side
68.3 Lee to Flintoff, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, punched to cover off the back foot
68.4 Lee to Flintoff, one run, pushed through cover for a single
68.5 Lee to GO Jones, no run, slower one outsid the off, left well alone
68.6 Lee to GO Jones, (noball) FOUR, slightly overpitched and outside
the off, enough width for Jones to free his arms and drive through
cover
68.6 Lee to GO Jones, no run, left alone outside the off stump
End of over 69 (7 runs) England 264/5
B Lee 21-1-98-1 (8nb) - Radcliffe Road End
A Flintoff 23* (36b 5x4) GO Jones 7* (14b 1x4)
69.1 Warne to Flintoff, no run, well flighted and on the pads, defended
to the leg side
69.2 Warne to Flintoff, one run, on the off and short of a good length,
worked through the leg side
69.3 Warne to GO Jones, no run, well flighted and on the stumps, the
ball drifts in and turns out, Jones is well beaten
69.4 Warne to GO Jones, no run, fuller and on the leg stump, defended
back down the pitch
69.5 Warne to GO Jones, no run, outside the off, a bit quicker, just a
bit more bounce, left alone to Gilchrist
69.6 Warne to GO Jones, no run, once again Jones is very watchful as the
ball turns away from him
End of over 70 (1 run) England 265/5
SK Warne 11-1-36-1 - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 24* (38b 5x4) GO Jones 7* (18b 1x4)
Consistent turn for Warne in that over. Jones has seen that. you
can be sure he will get a straight ball or two in the next over.
Kasprowicz back in the attack. When play got under way yesterday he
bowled a tidy spell. Australia need him to do that again now.
70.1 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, defended towards cover
70.2 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, no run, fuller and on the off, driven
handsomely but straight to the fielder at mid-off
70.3 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, FOUR, a bit too full and down the leg side,
glanced fine to the boundary, Gilchrist dived for that but could
not get to it
70.4 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
off the inside edge back onto the pad
70.5 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, no run, defended again
70.6 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, one run, on the pads and this time flintoff
works the ball to the midwicket region for a single and keeps the
strike
End of over 71 (5 runs) England 270/5
MS Kasprowicz 19-2-61-0 (11nb) - Radcliffe Road End
A Flintoff 29* (44b 6x4) GO Jones 7* (18b 1x4)
71.1 Warne to Flintoff, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, defended
back down the pitch
71.2 Warne to Flintoff, no run
71.3 Warne to Flintoff, one run, short of a length and outside the off,
cut through cover-point
71.4 Warne to GO Jones, no run
71.5 Warne to GO Jones, no run, well flighted and on the off, played
towards the off side with an angled bat
71.6 Warne to GO Jones, one run, fullish and a bit quicker, on the off,
eased through cover for a single
End of over 72 (2 runs) England 272/5
SK Warne 12-1-38-1 - Pavilion End
GO Jones 8* (21b 1x4) A Flintoff 30* (47b 6x4)
72.1 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, legbye: one run, on the pads and short of a
good length, the ball runs down to fine-leg
72.2 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, one run, on the pads this time, worked
through square-leg
72.3 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, coming in with the arm, left alone
72.4 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, two runs, a bit too full and on the pads,
eased through square-leg
72.5 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left alone
72.6 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, no run, another one just short of a length
and outside the off, left alone easily to the keeper
End of over 73 (4 runs) England 276/5
MS Kasprowicz 20-2-64-0 (11nb) - Radcliffe Road End
A Flintoff 31* (48b 6x4) GO Jones 10* (26b 1x4)
73.1 Warne to Flintoff, one run, tossed up and outside the off, driven
to long-off
73.2 Warne to GO Jones, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
73.3 Warne to GO Jones, two runs, down the leg side, swept away to fine-
leg
73.4 Warne to GO Jones, one run
73.5 Warne to Flintoff, one run
73.6 Warne to GO Jones, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
Jones cuts but can only manage a bottom edge to the keeper
End of over 74 (5 runs) England 281/5
SK Warne 13-1-43-1 - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 33* (50b 6x4) GO Jones 13* (30b 1x4)
74.1 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, one run, just short of a driving length and
outside the off, punched off the back foot with a straight bat
through cover
74.2 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, two runs, just short of a good length once
more, the ball swerves in just a touch, eased through square-leg
for a brace
74.3 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, no run, fullish this time and on the off,
driven to cover
74.4 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, no run, just short of a length once more
and on the off, driven off the back foot to cover
74.5 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, one run, fullish and on the pads, driven
well through midwicket
74.6 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, one run, back of a length and outside the
off, driven to cover where Clarke fields and has a shy, but
Flintoff is quick and makes his ground easily
End of over 75 (5 runs) England 286/5
MS Kasprowicz 21-2-69-0 (11nb) - Radcliffe Road End
A Flintoff 35* (52b 6x4) GO Jones 16* (34b 1x4)
The players have taken a break for drinks
Match State: Drinks
75.1 Warne to Flintoff, two runs, tossed up and outside the off, driven
inside out through cover
75.2 Warne to Flintoff, no run, on the off again a bit flatter, driven
to mid-off
75.3 Warne to Flintoff, FOUR, too short, too wide, flintoff sees it
early and plays late, thumping the ball through cover with fierce
power
75.4 Warne to Flintoff, no run, fuller and on the off, driven towards
cover
75.5 Warne to Flintoff, no run, full and on the off, played back down
the pitch with soft hands and a straight bat
75.6 Warne to Flintoff, no run, slightly slower, slightly shorter,
drawing Flintoff on the front foot, defesive shot played
End of over 76 (6 runs) England 292/5
SK Warne 14-1-49-1 - Pavilion End
GO Jones 16* (34b 1x4) A Flintoff 41* (58b 7x4)
76.1 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, no run, defended carefully as Kasprowicz
begins yet another over
76.2 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
76.3 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, (noball) no run, short of a length and
outside the off, left alone, no-ball called
76.3 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, no run, fullish and on the off, swinging in
to the right-handed Jones, driven to mid-on
76.4 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, no run, played back down the pitch to the
bowler
76.5 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, FOUR, like an obese midget, too short and
too wide, Jones sees it early and cuts with power to the cover-
point fence
76.6 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, no run, driven to cover off the back foot
End of over 77 (5 runs) England 297/5
MS Kasprowicz 22-2-74-0 (12nb) - Radcliffe Road End
A Flintoff 41* (58b 7x4) GO Jones 20* (41b 2x4)
77.1 Warne to Flintoff, one run, tossed up and outside the off, driven
to cover
77.2 Warne to GO Jones, no run, well flighted and outside the off,
defended past slip. streaky shot
77.3 Warne to GO Jones, no run, on the stumps and quite full, defended
back down the pitch
77.4 Warne to GO Jones, two runs, full and down the leg side, swept to
fine-leg to bring up the 300
77.5 Warne to GO Jones, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper
77.6 Warne to GO Jones, no run, full and on the pads, defended to the
off side
End of over 78 (3 runs) England 300/5
SK Warne 15-1-52-1 - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 42* (62b 7x4) GO Jones 22* (43b 2x4)
78.1 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, played to cover
78.2 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid-
on
78.3 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, one run, sghort of a length and on the off,
driven to cover
78.4 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, two runs, cut away through cover-point
78.5 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, no run, good length ball on the off, driven
back to the bowler
78.6 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, no run
End of over 79 (3 runs) England 303/5
MS Kasprowicz 23-2-77-0 (12nb) - Radcliffe Road End
A Flintoff 43* (62b 7x4) GO Jones 24* (49b 2x4)
In all the excitement on the field we seem to have gotten carried
away off it. We've made a mistake in scoring earlier and had given
3 of Andrew Flintoff's runs to Geraint Jones. Apologies to the big
man and to you all. This has been fixed.
79.1 Warne to Flintoff, one run, eased through the on side for a single
79.2 Warne to GO Jones, one run, a bit of drift down the leg side,
worked through square-leg
79.3 Warne to Flintoff, one run, short and a bit of width, cut well to
the sweeper on the off-side boundary
79.4 Warne to GO Jones, no run, pushed through a bit fuller and on the
stumps, defended to cover off the back foot
79.5 Warne to GO Jones, one run, quicker, flatter, straighter, bunted
through cover
79.6 Warne to Flintoff, SIX, Flintoff brings up his half-century in
style planting one foot down the pitch and thrashing the ball over
square-leg!
End of over 80 (10 runs) England 313/5
SK Warne 16-1-62-1 - Pavilion End
GO Jones 23* (52b 2x4) A Flintoff 54* (65b 7x4 1x6)
And here comes the second new ball. Shaun Tait will have a go with
it at the Radcliffe Road End
80.1 Tait to GO Jones, FOUR, very full and very straight, Jones has no
trouble lacing this one through cover
80.2 Tait to GO Jones, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
80.3 Tait to GO Jones, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, driven off the back foot to the off side, just a hint of
away swing for Tait here
80.4 Tait to GO Jones, no run, full and on the stumps, clipped to the on
side
80.5 Tait to GO Jones, no run, fullish and on the off, defended down to
point off the front foot
80.6 Tait to GO Jones, legbye: one run, on the pads this time, Jones
shapes to play but is hit on the pad, the ball runs down to fine-
leg
End of over 81 (5 runs) England 318/5
SW Tait 15-1-66-2 (4nb) - Radcliffe Road End
GO Jones 27* (54b 3x4) A Flintoff 54* (69b 7x4 1x6)
Brett Lee shares the new ball with Tait
81.1 Lee to GO Jones, no run, full and outside the off, tis one swings
quite a bit away from Jones whop plays and misses
81.2 Lee to GO Jones, one run, too full and on the pads, whipped through
midwicket
81.3 Lee to Flintoff, no run, good length and on the off, played back
down the pitch to the bowler
81.4 Lee to Flintoff, no run, just short of a good length, a touch
outside the off, pacy, the ball pitches and shapes away, Flintoff
leaves it well alone
81.5 Lee to Flintoff, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
played down to gully
81.6 Lee to Flintoff, FOUR, too full and a bit too straight as well,
punched back down the pitch past the bowler to the long-on fence
End of over 82 (5 runs) England 323/5
B Lee 22-1-103-1 (8nb) - Pavilion End
GO Jones 28* (56b 3x4) A Flintoff 58* (73b 8x4 1x6)
82.1 Tait to GO Jones, one run, short and a bit of width, cut away
through point
82.2 Tait to Flintoff, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, a bit of away swing, left alone
82.3 Tait to Flintoff, FOUR, short one this time and Flintoff swivels
and pulls with great power well in front of square
82.4 Tait to Flintoff, FOUR, Tait overcompensates this time and
overpitches on off, driven strongly past mid-off
82.5 Tait to Flintoff, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
82.6 Tait to Flintoff, FOUR, again short, again Flintoff has no problems
going back and pulling. Expensive over from Tait
End of over 83 (13 runs) England 336/5
SW Tait 16-1-79-2 (4nb) - Radcliffe Road End
GO Jones 29* (57b 3x4) A Flintoff 70* (78b 11x4 1x6)
83.1 Lee to GO Jones, no run, fullish and outside the off, left alone to
the keeper
83.2 Lee to GO Jones, no run, good length ball on the off, eased to
gully
83.3 Lee to GO Jones, no run, full and outside the off, left alone to
the keeper
83.4 Lee to GO Jones, no run, very full and very straight, Jones plays
late but manages to get an edge as the ball thuds into pad
83.5 Lee to GO Jones, no run, another quick one, this cuts Jones in half
as it comes in a touch
83.6 Lee to GO Jones, one run, full and on the off, clipped to the on
side for a single
End of over 84 (1 run) England 337/5
B Lee 23-1-104-1 (8nb) - Pavilion End
GO Jones 30* (63b 3x4) A Flintoff 70* (78b 11x4 1x6)
84.1 Tait to GO Jones, one run, short of a good length and outside the
off, defended off the back foot to the off side for a quick single
84.2 Tait to Flintoff, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid-off
84.3 Tait to Flintoff, one run, full once more and outside the off,
squeezed wide of mid-off for a single
84.4 Tait to GO Jones, one run, too full, a full-toss even, outside the
poff, a hint of away swing, driven through cover
84.5 Tait to Flintoff, one run, worked through the on side for a single
that brings up the 100 partnership for the 5th wicket
84.6 Tait to GO Jones, no run, fullish and outside the off, driven to
cover
End of over 85 (4 runs) England 341/5
SW Tait 17-1-83-2 (4nb) - Radcliffe Road End
A Flintoff 72* (81b 11x4 1x6) GO Jones 32* (66b 3x4)
85.1 Lee to Flintoff, one run
85.2 Lee to GO Jones, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, played down to gully
85.3 Lee to GO Jones, no run, another quick one just outside the off,
Jones has a nibble and is lucky not to edge that one
85.4 Lee to GO Jones, no run, short of a length and on the off, defended
back down the pitch
85.5 Lee to GO Jones, no run, short of a length and outside the off, cut
hard but straight to point
85.6 Lee to GO Jones, no run, fuller and outside the off, played at and
missed. End of another probing over from Lee
End of over 86 (1 run) England 342/5
B Lee 24-1-105-1 (8nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 73* (82b 11x4 1x6) GO Jones 32* (71b 3x4)
86.1 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, no run, full and on the stumps, Flintoff
plays and misses, hit on the pad, loud shout for the lbw, turned
down
86.2 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, punched off the back foot to cover
86.3 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, no run, driven uppishly but just short of a
diving Ponting at cover
86.4 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, no run
86.5 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone
86.6 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, no run, driven hard but straight to cover
End of over 87 (maiden) England 342/5
MS Kasprowicz 24-3-77-0 (12nb) - Radcliffe Road End
GO Jones 32* (71b 3x4) A Flintoff 73* (88b 11x4 1x6)
87.1 Lee to GO Jones, no run, good length ball on the off, played down
to cover
87.2 Lee to GO Jones, no run, full and outside the off, left alone to
the keeper
87.3 Lee to GO Jones, no run, short ball dug in just outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
87.4 Lee to GO Jones, one run, full and straight, worked through square-
leg
87.5 Lee to Flintoff, no run, just short of a length and on the stumps,
defended to the leg side
87.6 Lee to Flintoff, no run, full and outside the off, left alone to
the keeper
End of over 88 (1 run) England 343/5
B Lee 25-1-106-1 (8nb) - Pavilion End
GO Jones 33* (75b 3x4) A Flintoff 73* (90b 11x4 1x6)
88.1 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, played at awkwardly, off the edge on to pad
88.2 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, one run, cut towards gully, Hayden half
stops the ball but the batsmen go through for a single anyway
88.3 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, no run, fullish and on the off, driven back
past the bowler to mid-on
88.4 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, no run, fullish and outside the off, driven
to cover
88.5 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, played back down the pitch
88.6 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, no run, another dead bat defensive shot and
with that it is lunch on the second day of this Test
End of over 89 (1 run) England 344/5
MS Kasprowicz 25-3-78-0 (12nb) - Radcliffe Road End
GO Jones 34* (77b 3x4) A Flintoff 73* (94b 11x4 1x6)
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89.1 Lee to GO Jones, no run, fullish and outside the off, Jones has a
drive at it, the ball goes very close to the edge and there is a
loud shout for the catch behind, turned down
89.2 Lee to GO Jones, one run, down the leg side and easily flicked to
fine-leg for a single
89.3 Lee to Flintoff, one run, short this time and helped along to
square-leg
89.4 Lee to GO Jones, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, squeezed down
to third man
89.5 Lee to GO Jones, two runs, on the pads again and this provides no
problem for Jones who flicks well
89.6 Lee to GO Jones, one run, back of a length and on the stumps,
played down to mid-on
End of over 90 (9 runs) England 353/5
B Lee 26-1-115-1 (8nb) - Pavilion End
GO Jones 42* (82b 4x4) A Flintoff 74* (95b 11x4 1x6)
90.1 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, no run
90.2 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, one run, fullish and on the stumps, angling
down leg, worked to the on side
90.3 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, no run, defended carefully, Flintoff has
played well within himself here
90.4 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, legbye: FOUR, too full and down the leg
side, Flintoff flicks and misses, the ball goes off the pad down
to fine-leg
90.5 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, two runs, once again down the leg side and
easily swatted away
90.6 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, two runs, fullish and outside the off this
time, driven through cover
End of over 91 (9 runs) England 362/5
MS Kasprowicz 26-3-83-0 (12nb) - Radcliffe Road End
GO Jones 43* (84b 4x4) A Flintoff 78* (99b 11x4 1x6)
91.1 Lee to GO Jones, two runs, pushed through midwicket
91.2 Lee to GO Jones, one run, fullish and outside the off, eased
through cover
91.3 Lee to Flintoff, one run, once again there's an easy single out to
cover and Flintoff takes it
91.4 Lee to GO Jones, two runs, short of a good length and outside the
off, driven through cover
91.5 Lee to GO Jones, no run, short ball banged in but it is well down
the leg side and easily left alone
91.6 Lee to GO Jones, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, played down to point
End of over 92 (6 runs) England 368/5
B Lee 27-1-121-1 (8nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 79* (100b 11x4 1x6) GO Jones 48* (89b 4x4)
92.1 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, FOUR, too short and the ball just sits up
on this flat deck, Flintoff creams it through square-leg. That was
a savage blow
92.2 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, FOUR, too short once again and this time
width outside the off, crashed through cover-point
92.3 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, played down to gully
92.4 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, (noball) FOUR, fullish, outside the off,
no-ball, BANG! Flintoff smashes this one through cover to move
into the 90s
92.4 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, no run, fullish and outside the off, driven
to cover
92.5 Kasprowicz to Flintoff, one run, good length ball outside the off,
defended to cover for an easy single
92.6 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, no run, defended back down the pitch to end
a costly over for Kasprowicz and Australia
End of over 93 (14 runs) England 382/5
MS Kasprowicz 27-3-97-0 (13nb) - Radcliffe Road End
A Flintoff 92* (106b 14x4 1x6) GO Jones 48* (90b 4x4)
93.1 Lee to Flintoff, one run, full and traight, eased through the on
side
93.2 Lee to GO Jones, no run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, played back down the pitch
93.3 Lee to GO Jones, one run, short of a length and outside the off,
eased through cover-point
93.4 Lee to Flintoff, no run, full and swinging in, Flintoff tries to
work the ball to the on side but can only manage a leading edge as
he closes the face of the bat a touch too early
93.5 Lee to Flintoff, one run, fullish and outside the off, squeezed
down to third-man
93.6 Lee to GO Jones, one run, Jones drops this one at his feet and
takes a quick single to get to 50!
End of over 94 (4 runs) England 386/5
B Lee 28-1-125-1 (8nb) - Pavilion End
GO Jones 50* (93b 4x4) A Flintoff 94* (109b 14x4 1x6)
94.1 Warne to GO Jones, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, very full,
patted back down the pitch
94.2 Warne to GO Jones, no run, full and on the off, defended towards
cover
94.3 Warne to GO Jones, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
94.4 Warne to GO Jones, FOUR, down the pitch and smashed back past the
bowler for a boundary that signals intent
94.5 Warne to GO Jones, one run, short of a length and outside the off,
eased through cover to bring up the 150 partnership
94.6 Warne to Flintoff, no run, full and on the pads, defended
End of over 95 (5 runs) England 391/5
SK Warne 17-1-67-1 - Radcliffe Road End
GO Jones 55* (98b 5x4) A Flintoff 94* (110b 14x4 1x6)
95.1 Lee to GO Jones, no run, full-toss on the stumps, swinging in, Lee
striving for the yorker, picked off to midwicket
95.2 Lee to GO Jones, no run, shot of a good length and outside the off,
defended to cover
95.3 Lee to GO Jones, two runs, fullish and on the pads, worked through
midwicket
95.4 Lee to GO Jones, no run, full and outside the off, driven to mid-
off
95.5 Lee to GO Jones, no run, worked to square-leg
95.6 Lee to GO Jones, two runs, full and on the off, driven to cover,
misfield from Martyn gives the batsmen time to come back for a
second
End of over 96 (4 runs) England 395/5
B Lee 29-1-129-1 (8nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 94* (110b 14x4 1x6) GO Jones 59* (104b 5x4)
96.1 Warne to Flintoff, no run, tossed up and on the off, defended back
down thje pitch
96.2 Warne to Flintoff, one run, eased to long-on
96.3 Warne to GO Jones, one run, full and on the pads, clipped through
square-leg
96.4 Warne to Flintoff, three runs, on the pads and full, flick played,
down to fine-leg to bring up the 400
96.5 Warne to GO Jones, no run
96.6 Warne to GO Jones, no run, full and on the stumps, defended back
down the pitch
End of over 97 (5 runs) England 400/5
SK Warne 18-1-72-1 - Radcliffe Road End
A Flintoff 98* (113b 14x4 1x6) GO Jones 60* (107b 5x4)
97.1 Tait to Flintoff, one run, short of a length and on the pads,
pulled down to fine-leg and Flintoff gets to 99
97.2 Tait to GO Jones, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
played to gully
97.3 Tait to GO Jones, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off, driven
well inside out and through cover
97.4 Tait to GO Jones, no run, full and down the leg side, played at and
missed
97.5 Tait to GO Jones, no run, fullish and outside the off, pushed to
gully
97.6 Tait to GO Jones, no run, short of a length and on the stumps,
played to the on side
End of over 98 (5 runs) England 405/5
SW Tait 18-1-88-2 (4nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 99* (114b 14x4 1x6) GO Jones 64* (112b 6x4)
98.1 Warne to Flintoff, no run, tossed up, big turn, played at and
missed
98.2 Warne to Flintoff, no run, tossed up and far down the leg side,
flick played and missed
98.3 Warne to Flintoff, no run, full and down the leg side, kicked away
98.4 Warne to Flintoff, no run, full and down the leg side again, from
round the wicket, kicked away
98.5 Warne to Flintoff, no run, once again Flintoff patiently kicks the
ball away
98.6 Warne to Flintoff, no run, once again down the leg side, flintoff
tries to flick but misses and is hit on the pad
End of over 99 (maiden) England 405/5
SK Warne 19-2-72-1 - Radcliffe Road End
GO Jones 64* (112b 6x4) A Flintoff 99* (120b 14x4 1x6)
99.1 Tait to GO Jones, no run
99.2 Tait to GO Jones, no run, full and outside the off, played down to
point
99.3 Tait to GO Jones, no run, good inswinging full delivery, Jones
drives well to mid-on
99.4 Tait to GO Jones, no run, fullish and on the off, Tait straining
for inswing, driven to short cover
99.5 Tait to GO Jones, no run, another full delivery that swings in
late, defended to cover
99.6 Tait to GO Jones, no run, full once more, swinging in, defended
back down the pitch and that makes it two maiden over on the trot
End of over 100 (maiden) England 405/5
SW Tait 19-2-88-2 (4nb) - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 99* (120b 14x4 1x6) GO Jones 64* (118b 6x4)
100.1 Warne to Flintoff, one run, full and down the leg side, Flintoff
puts bat to ball, working the ball down the leg side to get to a
century that is cheered loud and long by a capacity crowd at Trent
Bridge!
100.2 Warne to GO Jones, one run, short of a length and outside the off,
down the pitch comes Jones and cuts towards cover-point
100.3 Warne to Flintoff, no run, full and far down the leg side, padded
away
100.4 Warne to Flintoff, no run, once again padded away
100.5 Warne to Flintoff, no run, closer to the off stump, defended
towards gully
100.6 Warne to Flintoff, one run, fullish and on the off, driven to mid-
off and a quick single stolen
End of over 101 (3 runs) England 408/5
SK Warne 20-2-75-1 - Radcliffe Road End
A Flintoff 101* (125b 14x4 1x6) GO Jones 65* (119b 6x4)
101.1 Tait to Flintoff, no run, very quick and full, just outside the
off, shaping in nicely for Tait now, Flintoff jams the bat down
and the ball squirts away to the keeper
101.2 Tait to Flintoff, one run, short of a good length and outside the
off, played towards cover
101.3 Tait to GO Jones, bye: one run
101.4 Tait to Flintoff, no run, full and outside the off, driven well but
straight to cover
101.5 Tait to Flintoff, no run, played away to the off side with
assurance. England are really piling it on here
101.6 Tait to Flintoff, legbye: FOUR, overpitched and down the leg, shot
played and missed, off the pads and down to the boundary
End of over 102 (6 runs) England 414/5
SW Tait 20-2-89-2 (4nb) - Pavilion End
GO Jones 65* (120b 6x4) A Flintoff 102* (130b 14x4 1x6)
102.1 Warne to GO Jones, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off, cut
hard, Langer over-runs this one and lets it go away for four
102.2 Warne to GO Jones, no run, full and on the off, driven to cover
102.3 Warne to GO Jones, no run
102.4 Warne to GO Jones, no run, quicker, flatter, on the stumps,
defended
102.5 Warne to GO Jones, no run, short of a length and on the pads,
played down to the on side
102.6 Warne to GO Jones, no run, tossed up a bit more and on the off,
defended back down the pitch
End of over 103 (4 runs) England 418/5
SK Warne 21-2-79-1 - Radcliffe Road End
A Flintoff 102* (130b 14x4 1x6) GO Jones 69* (126b 7x4)
103.1 Tait to Flintoff, no run
103.2 Tait to Flintoff, OUT: full and beginning on off, swinging ion
late, Flintoss plays across the line and misses, loud shout from
Tait and Bucknor gives it
England 418/6, Partnership of 177
A Flintoff lbw b Tait 102 (132b 14x4 1x6)
GO Jones 69* (126b 7x4) SW Tait 20.2-2-89-3 (4nb)
End of a good innings from Flintoff. The crowd cheer him all the
way off
103.3 Tait to Giles, no run, fullish and on the off, driven to cover
103.4 Tait to Giles, no run, short of a length and outside the off, Giles
ducks under this one
103.5 Tait to Giles, no run, full and swinging down the leg side,
defended
103.6 Tait to Giles, no run
End of over 104 (maiden) England 418/6
SW Tait 21-3-89-3 (4nb) - Pavilion End
GO Jones 69* (126b 7x4) AF Giles 0* (4b)
104.1 Warne to GO Jones, two runs, full and outside the off, driven
through cover for a couple
104.2 Warne to GO Jones, no run, tossed up, a bit shorter, a complete
lack of bounce, left alone
104.3 Warne to GO Jones, no run, full and outside the off, pushed to
point
104.4 Warne to GO Jones, no run, full and outside the off, played to
point
104.5 Warne to GO Jones, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
cut played and missed
104.6 Warne to GO Jones, one run, short and a bit of width, cut down to
the sweeper on the off side fence
End of over 105 (3 runs) England 421/6
SK Warne 22-2-82-1 - Radcliffe Road End
GO Jones 72* (132b 7x4) AF Giles 0* (4b)
105.1 Tait to GO Jones, one run, short one banged in, pullecd awkwardly
but the ball does not reach mid-on
105.2 Tait to Giles, no run, full and on the off, swinging in to Giles
who defends carefully
105.3 Tait to Giles, no run, short of a length and outside the off, left
alone
105.4 Tait to Giles, FOUR, full and outside the off, driven through point
105.5 Tait to Giles, no run, full and outside the off, played at and
missed
105.6 Tait to Giles, no run, full and on the off, played back down the
pitch
End of over 106 (5 runs) England 426/6
SW Tait 22-3-94-3 (4nb) - Pavilion End
GO Jones 73* (133b 7x4) AF Giles 4* (9b 1x4)
106.1 Warne to GO Jones, no run, outside the off and fullish, played down
to gully
106.2 Warne to GO Jones, no run, full and on the stumps, played back down
the pitch
106.3 Warne to GO Jones, one run, on the pads, worked away through
midwicket
106.4 Warne to Giles, no run, full and on the offf, defended carefully
106.5 Warne to Giles, no run, full-toss on lkeg stump, patted to short-
leg
106.6 Warne to Giles, one run, full again and on the pads, worked through
midwicket for a single
End of over 107 (2 runs) England 428/6
SK Warne 23-2-84-1 - Radcliffe Road End
AF Giles 5* (12b 1x4) GO Jones 74* (136b 7x4)
107.1 Tait to Giles, no run, short ball banged in, Giles ducks under that
one
107.2 Tait to Giles, no run, short one slipping down the leg side, Giles
shapes to play but misses
107.3 Tait to Giles, no run, short of a good length and on the off,
played back down the pitch
107.4 Tait to Giles, no run, short of a length and outside the off, left
well alone to the keeper
107.5 Tait to Giles, no run, full and on the off, late swing in to the
batsman, defended towards the off side
107.6 Tait to Giles, no run, full and on the off, a bit of inswing,
defended towards the off side
End of over 108 (maiden) England 428/6
SW Tait 23-4-94-3 (4nb) - Pavilion End
GO Jones 74* (136b 7x4) AF Giles 5* (18b 1x4)
108.1 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, no run, full and on the off, driven back
down the pitch to Kasprowicz, who has been re-introduced into the
attack
108.2 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, one run, full and outside the off, eased
past cover
108.3 Kasprowicz to Giles, no run, good length ball on the stumps, played
down the pitch to mid-on
108.4 Kasprowicz to Giles, no run, just short of a good length and
drifting on to the pads, played at and missed
108.5 Kasprowicz to Giles, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
108.6 Kasprowicz to Giles, no run, good yorker bang on target, Giles is
up for it and digs it out
End of over 109 (1 run) England 429/6
MS Kasprowicz 28-3-98-0 (13nb) - Radcliffe Road End
GO Jones 75* (138b 7x4) AF Giles 5* (22b 1x4)
109.1 Tait to GO Jones, two runs, good length ball outside the off,
flashed down to third-man
109.2 Tait to GO Jones, no run, full, inswinging yorker, clipped to
midwicket
109.3 Tait to GO Jones, one run, once again flashed down to third-man
109.4 Tait to Giles, no run, full and outside the off, driven to cover
109.5 Tait to Giles, no run, full and on the off, swinging in late,
played back down to the on side
109.6 Tait to Giles, no run, full and outside the off, played back down
the pitch
End of over 110 (3 runs) England 432/6
SW Tait 24-4-97-3 (4nb) - Pavilion End
GO Jones 78* (141b 7x4) AF Giles 5* (25b 1x4)
110.1 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, three runs
110.2 Kasprowicz to Giles, FOUR, short and wide, slashed hard down to
third-man
110.3 Kasprowicz to Giles, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, cut through point
110.4 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, FOUR, overpitched and a bit too straight,
driven well back past mid-on
110.5 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, no run, fullish and on the off, driven to
mid-off
110.6 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, played to point
End of over 111 (12 runs) England 444/6
MS Kasprowicz 29-3-110-0 (13nb) - Radcliffe Road End
AF Giles 10* (27b 2x4) GO Jones 85* (145b 8x4)
111.1 Warne to Giles, no run, short and a bit of width outside off, cut
played and missed
111.2 Warne to Giles, no run, fullish and outside the off, played at and
missed
111.3 Warne to Giles, no run, another one that turns, but the turns is
slow, beats bat
111.4 Warne to Giles, no run, another big legbreak, left alone
111.5 Warne to Giles, no run, pushed through quicker, again enough turn
to beat bat
111.6 Warne to Giles, FOUR, swept from outside the off stump through
square-leg
End of over 112 (4 runs) England 448/6
SK Warne 24-2-88-1 - Pavilion End
GO Jones 85* (145b 8x4) AF Giles 14* (33b 3x4)
112.1 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, no run, driven to cover
112.2 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, cut played and missed
112.3 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, legbye: one run, full and down the leg
side, big heave played and missed, off the pad to square-leg
112.4 Kasprowicz to Giles, one run, overpitched and down the leg side,
flicked down to fine-leg to bring up the 450
112.5 Kasprowicz to GO Jones, OUT: fullish ball on the off, Jones drives
hard, the ball goes off the edge on to pad and balloons down the
pitch. Kasprowicz throws himself full length and takes a stunning
catch
England 450/7, Partnership of 32
GO Jones c & b Kasprowicz 85 (149b 8x4 0x6)
AF Giles 15* (34b 3x4) MS Kasprowicz 29.5-3-111-1 (13nb)
Great effort from Kasprowicz there to take that catch. He has
bowled tirelessly this Test without much luck
112.6 Kasprowicz to Hoggard, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, Hoggard sways out of the way
End of over 113 (2 runs) England 450/7
MS Kasprowicz 30-3-111-1 (13nb) - Radcliffe Road End
AF Giles 15* (34b 3x4) MJ Hoggard 0* (1b)
113.1 Warne to Giles, OUT: straight one on middle stump, Giles sweeps and
misses, rapped on the pad, loud shout, Bucknor takes his time and
gives it
England 450/8, Partnership of 0
AF Giles lbw b Warne 15 (35b 3x4 0x6)
MJ Hoggard 0* (1b) SK Warne 24.1-2-88-2
113.2 Warne to Harmison, no run, full and on the stumps, jammed out
113.3 Warne to Harmison, no run
113.4 Warne to Harmison, one run, lap sweep towards fine-leg to get off
the mark
113.5 Warne to Hoggard, no run, fullish and on the stumps, played at and
missed, off the pad back down the pitch
113.6 Warne to Hoggard, no run, driven to cover
End of over 114 (1 run) England 451/8
SK Warne 25-2-89-2 - Pavilion End
SJ Harmison 1* (3b) MJ Hoggard 0* (3b)
114.1 Kasprowicz to Harmison, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, defended back down the pitch
114.2 Kasprowicz to Harmison, one run, full and on the stumps, driven to
mid-on for a single
114.3 Kasprowicz to Hoggard, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
114.4 Kasprowicz to Hoggard, no run
114.5 Kasprowicz to Hoggard, two runs
114.6 Kasprowicz to Hoggard, no run
End of over 115 (3 runs) England 454/8
MS Kasprowicz 31-3-114-1 (13nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SJ Harmison 2* (5b) MJ Hoggard 2* (7b)
115.1 Warne to Harmison, OUT: Harmison tries to heave and overbalances
and clumsily falls as he tries to get his foot back behind the
line, Gilchrist whips the bails off and that is the end of that
England 454/9, Partnership of 4
SJ Harmison st Gilchrist b Warne 2 (6b 0x4 0x6)
MJ Hoggard 2* (7b) SK Warne 25.1-2-89-3
115.2 Warne to SP Jones, no run, tossed up and outside the off, driven to
cover
115.3 Warne to SP Jones, no run, loud shout for the lbw as Jones is
struck on the pad, not out, says Bucknor
115.4 Warne to SP Jones, no run, flat and on the pads, kicked away to the
on side
115.5 Warne to SP Jones, no run, sharp turn from outside the off, padded
away
115.6 Warne to SP Jones, no run
End of over 116 (maiden) England 454/9
SK Warne 26-3-89-3 - Pavilion End
MJ Hoggard 2* (7b) SP Jones 0* (5b)
116.1 Kasprowicz to Hoggard, one run, full and down the leg side, flicked
down to fine-leg
116.2 Kasprowicz to SP Jones, FOUR, a bit of width outside the off,
crashed away through cover for a boundary
116.3 Kasprowicz to SP Jones, no run, full and down the leg side, flick
played and missed, rapped on the pad
116.4 Kasprowicz to SP Jones, two runs, heaved over mid-on, not got
enough on it to get to the fence
116.5 Kasprowicz to SP Jones, no run, slower ball, Jones plays and
misses, the ball goes just over the stumps
116.6 Kasprowicz to SP Jones, one run, full and outside the off, driven
through cover
End of over 117 (8 runs) England 462/9
MS Kasprowicz 32-3-122-1 (13nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SP Jones 7* (10b 1x4) MJ Hoggard 3* (8b)
117.1 Warne to SP Jones, no run, full and outside the off, driven to mid-
on
117.2 Warne to SP Jones, no run, full and on the stumps, played back down
the pitch
117.3 Warne to SP Jones, no run, down the leg side and left well alone
117.4 Warne to SP Jones, no run, fullish and outside the off, played at
and missed, hit on the pad
117.5 Warne to SP Jones, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, lofted well
over mid-off, one bounce and over the ropes
117.6 Warne to SP Jones, FOUR, flatter and quicker, Jones squeezes this
very well through cover
End of over 118 (8 runs) England 470/9
SK Warne 27-3-97-3 - Pavilion End
MJ Hoggard 3* (8b) SP Jones 15* (16b 3x4)
118.1 Lee to Hoggard, no run, full and just outside the off, late
movement away, played at and missed
118.2 Lee to Hoggard, no run, just short of a good length and outside the
off, played at and missed
118.3 Lee to Hoggard, one run, full and outside the off, Hoggard eases it
through cover for a single
118.4 Lee to SP Jones, no run, short ball banged in from round the
wicket, easily ducked under
118.5 Lee to SP Jones, no run, another short one, again ducked under
118.6 Lee to SP Jones, no run, short ball far outside the off, left alone
to the keeper
End of over 119 (1 run) England 471/9
B Lee 30-1-130-1 (8nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MJ Hoggard 4* (11b) SP Jones 15* (19b 3x4)
119.1 Warne to Hoggard, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
119.2 Warne to Hoggard, no run, full and outside the off, left well alone
119.3 Warne to Hoggard, no run, full and drifting down leg, defensive
shot played, off the edge past slip
119.4 Warne to Hoggard, no run
119.5 Warne to Hoggard, no run, full and on the stumps, defended back
down the pitch
119.6 Warne to Hoggard, no run, full and on the stumps, defended to the
leg side
End of over 120 (maiden) England 471/9
SK Warne 28-4-97-3 - Pavilion End
SP Jones 15* (19b 3x4) MJ Hoggard 4* (17b)
120.1 Lee to SP Jones, no run, short ball again, Jones leaves it alone
120.2 Lee to SP Jones, no run, another short one, Jones sways under it
120.3 Lee to SP Jones, no run, another short one banged in, again Jones
gets out of the way
120.4 Lee to SP Jones, no run, short once more and this time Jones can't
get out of the way. The ball thuds into Jones's chest and
fallsdown and rolls back and hits the stumps. The bails don't
fall!
120.5 Lee to SP Jones, no run, full and on the off, driven back to Lee
120.6 Lee to SP Jones, no run, short one outside the off, left alone
End of over 121 (maiden) England 471/9
B Lee 31-2-130-1 (8nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MJ Hoggard 4* (17b) SP Jones 15* (25b 3x4)
121.1 Warne to Hoggard, FOUR, short and a bit of width, cut away to the
cover-point fence
121.2 Warne to Hoggard, no run, driven to cover
121.3 Warne to Hoggard, no run, full and down the leg side, kicked away
121.4 Warne to Hoggard, no run, full and on the off, defended awkwardly
121.5 Warne to Hoggard, one run, full and down the leg side, flicked
through midwicket
121.6 Warne to SP Jones, no run, tossed up and on the off, defended back
down the pitch
End of over 122 (5 runs) England 476/9
SK Warne 29-4-102-3 - Pavilion End
MJ Hoggard 9* (22b 1x4) SP Jones 15* (26b 3x4)
122.1 Lee to Hoggard, no run, full and fast, down the leg side, played at
and missed
122.2 Lee to Hoggard, no run, short of a length and outside the off
122.3 Lee to Hoggard, no run, full and on the leg stump, driven to mid-on
122.4 Lee to Hoggard, no run, short of a length and outside the off, left
alone
122.5 Lee to Hoggard, one run, full and down the leg side, worked through
fine-leg
122.6 Lee to SP Jones, no run, attempted yorker, well dug out
End of over 123 (1 run) England 477/9
B Lee 32-2-131-1 (8nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MJ Hoggard 10* (27b 1x4) SP Jones 15* (27b 3x4)
123.1 Warne to Hoggard, OUT: tossed up and outside the off, Hoggard pokes
and edges. Gilchrist takes a good catch and that is the end of
that
England 477/10, Partnership of 23
MJ Hoggard c Gilchrist b Warne 10 (28b 1x4 0x6)
SP Jones 15* (27b 3x4) SK Warne 29.1-4-102-4
England are all out and tea will be taken now
Since it is tea now we'll be back with coverage in about 15 minutes
at 1500 GMT
Till then this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off
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mmentary.html
Welcome back to our coverage of the fourth Test
The players are back on the field
Langer and Hayden have walked out to the middle as well
Harmison to start, Langer on strike
0.1 Harmison to Langer, no run, fullish and on the off, Langer defends
but is hit on the pad first, appeal for the lbw, turned down
0.2 Harmison to Langer, no run, very full and very straight, dug out
down the pitch to mid-on
0.3 Harmison to Langer, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
played at and missed, hit on the pad
0.4 Harmison to Langer, no run, short ball banged in, easily ducked
under
0.5 Harmison to Langer, no run, good length ball outside the off, going
away with the arm, left alone
0.6 Harmison to Langer, no run, short of a good length and on the pads,
played at and missed, off the pad to the on side
End of over 1 (maiden) Australia 0/0 (trail by 477 runs)
SJ Harmison 1-1-0-0 - Radcliffe Road End
ML Hayden 0* (0b) JL Langer 0* (6b)
1.1 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, fullish and outside the off, a hint of
swing in to Hoggard, left alone to the keeper
1.2 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, full and outside the off stump, driven
to cover with a straight bat
1.3 Hoggard to Hayden, FOUR, very full and very wide, Hayden goes after
that one and thrashes it through cover
1.4 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, a hint of inswing, Hayden defends carefully
1.5 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, fullish and on the off, swinging in a
bit, edged to the on side
1.6 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
End of over 2 (4 runs) Australia 4/0 (trail by 473 runs)
MJ Hoggard 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
JL Langer 0* (6b) ML Hayden 4* (6b 1x4)
2.1 Harmison to Langer, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
Langer plays away from his body with an angled bat, the ball goes
off the inside edge and goes just past the stumps
2.2 Harmison to Langer, FOUR, short and wide, Langer loves that, as
anyone who grew up playing at the WACA would, cut away in some
style
2.3 Harmison to Langer, (noball) no run, just short of a good length
and outside the off, defended back to mid-on
2.3 Harmison to Langer, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, defended towards the off side
2.4 Harmison to Langer, no run, good length ball on the off, punched
back down the pitch to mid-off
2.5 Harmison to Langer, two runs, short of a good length and outside
the off, Langer plays that with soft hands and it goes off the
edge down to third-man
2.6 Harmison to Langer, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left well alone
End of over 3 (7 runs) Australia 11/0 (trail by 466 runs)
SJ Harmison 2-1-7-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
ML Hayden 4* (6b 1x4) JL Langer 6* (13b 1x4)
3.1 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, fullish and outside the off, left well
alone, not much swing there though, left alone to the keeper
3.2 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
3.3 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, this one swings quite a bit from just
outside the off, Hayden looks to play but the ball goes off the
pad to the leg side
3.4 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone, close to off but Hayden knows where his off stump
is
3.5 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, this one goes through gun-barrel
straight, just outside the off, left alone
3.6 Hoggard to Hayden, two runs, full and on the off, driven at, off
the inside edge through square-leg
End of over 4 (2 runs) Australia 13/0 (trail by 464 runs)
MJ Hoggard 2-0-6-0 - Pavilion End
JL Langer 6* (13b 1x4) ML Hayden 6* (12b 1x4)
4.1 Harmison to Langer, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
punched to cover off the back foot
4.2 Harmison to Langer, (noball) no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, played at and missed, the ball goes past the
outside edge to the keeper
4.2 Harmison to Langer, FOUR, short of a good length and outside the
off, jammed down to the vacant third-man area for four
4.3 Harmison to Langer, no run, short and a bit of width, cut well but
straight to point
4.4 Harmison to Langer, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
4.5 Harmison to Langer, no run, full and down the leg side, flick
played and missed, off the pads to the leg side
4.6 Harmison to Langer, one run, down the leg side and worked away to
fine-leg
End of over 5 (6 runs) Australia 19/0 (trail by 458 runs)
SJ Harmison 3-1-13-0 (2nb) - Radcliffe Road End
JL Langer 11* (20b 2x4) ML Hayden 6* (12b 1x4)
5.1 Hoggard to Langer, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, swinging in, Langer defends but is struck on the pad, shout
for the lbw, turned down
5.2 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
5.3 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and outside the off, driven well
but straight to cover
5.4 Hoggard to Langer, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
cut to point
5.5 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and swinging down the leg side, off
the pads towards square-leg
5.6 Hoggard to Langer, no run, another one that swings from a leg stump
line to down leg, played at and missed, rapped on the pad
End of over 6 (maiden) Australia 19/0 (trail by 458 runs)
MJ Hoggard 3-1-6-0 - Pavilion End
ML Hayden 6* (12b 1x4) JL Langer 11* (26b 2x4)
6.1 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, swinging in,
defended back to the leg side
6.2 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, driven inside out
to cover
6.3 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, this one swings in late and beats bat
and pad, good swing that and Hayden feels for it and misses
6.4 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, overpitched and swinging down the leg
side, played at and missed. Both Hoggard and Jones are bowling
what would be a good line to a right-handed batsman
6.5 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, full and outside the off this time,
left alone
6.6 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, full and outside the off, played at and
missed, good first over from Jones
End of over 7 (maiden) Australia 19/0 (trail by 458 runs)
SP Jones 1-1-0-0 - Radcliffe Road End
JL Langer 11* (26b 2x4) ML Hayden 6* (18b 1x4)
7.1 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and swinging late, down the leg
side, played at and missed
7.2 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and on the off, swinging in late,
defended towards point
7.3 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and on the off, swinging in late,
defended with bat held close to pad
7.4 Hoggard to Langer, no run, fullish and outside the off, left alone
to the keeper
7.5 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and on the off, defended to the leg
side
7.6 Hoggard to Langer, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left well alone once more and that is four maiden overs on the
trot
End of over 8 (maiden) Australia 19/0 (trail by 458 runs)
MJ Hoggard 4-2-6-0 - Pavilion End
ML Hayden 6* (18b 1x4) JL Langer 11* (32b 2x4)
8.1 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, fullish and on the off, Hayden pushes
at it, the ball goes off the inside edge on to pad
8.2 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, full and outside the off stump, left
alone to the keeper
8.3 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, full and outside the off, left alone to
the keeper again
8.4 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, full once again and on the off,
defended back down towards mid-off
8.5 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, full again and on the off, a hint of
inswing, defended back down the pitch
8.6 SP Jones to Hayden, one run, fullish and on the off, squeezed
through cover for a single
End of over 9 (1 run) Australia 20/0 (trail by 457 runs)
SP Jones 2-1-1-0 - Radcliffe Road End
ML Hayden 7* (24b 1x4) JL Langer 11* (32b 2x4)
9.1 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, overpitched and on the off, swing in to
Hayden, driven back to the bowler
9.2 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, very full once more and again that late
inswing, Hayden just manages to get an inside edge and save his
wicket, would have been plumb otherwise
9.3 Hoggard to Hayden, OUT: This time there's no edge and Aleem Dar,
who has had yet another good game, gets it spot on and raises the
finger! The delivery was identical to the last one, full, swinging
late and straightening enough
Australia 20/1, Partnership of 20
ML Hayden lbw b Hoggard 7 (27b 1x4 0x6)
JL Langer 11* (32b 2x4) MJ Hoggard 4.3-2-6-1
9.4 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, down the leg side first up to Ponting,
he thinks about playing at that but desists
9.5 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, full and a bit too far outside the off
stump to interest Ponting, left alone
9.6 Hoggard to Ponting, one run, full and down te leg side, clipped off
the hips for a single
End of over 10 (1 run) Australia 21/1 (trail by 456 runs)
MJ Hoggard 5-2-7-1 - Pavilion End
RT Ponting 1* (3b) JL Langer 11* (32b 2x4)
10.1 SP Jones to Ponting, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid-off
10.2 SP Jones to Ponting, no run, full and on the stumps, defensive shot
played, off the pad to the leg side
10.3 SP Jones to Ponting, OUT: This one from Jones comes back in to
Ponting who plays outside the line and takes it on the pad. Loud
shout, Bucknor thinks about it and up goes the slow finger of
death!
Australia 21/2, Partnership of 1
RT Ponting b SP Jones 1 (6b 0x4 0x6)
JL Langer 11* (32b 2x4) SP Jones 2.3-1-1-1
Australia in some trouble here at 21 for 2 as Damien Martyn walks
out to the middle
10.4 SP Jones to Martyn, no run, fullish and outside the off, left alone
10.5 SP Jones to Martyn, one run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, played to cover where Gary Pratt, the substitute
on the field for Bell, misfields
10.6 SP Jones to Langer, no run, just short of a good length and on the
pads, defended to the leg side
End of over 11 (1 run) Australia 22/2 (trail by 455 runs)
SP Jones 3-1-2-1 - Radcliffe Road End
DR Martyn 1* (2b) JL Langer 11* (33b 2x4)
11.1 Hoggard to Martyn, OUT: This time Mr Dar gets it wrong. Big inside
edge as Martyn drives. The ball then hits pad and the loud shout
for lbw is upheld! Australia in deep trouble now at 22 for 3
Australia 22/3, Partnership of 1
DR Martyn lbw b Hoggard 1 (3b 0x4 0x6)
JL Langer 11* (33b 2x4) MJ Hoggard 5.1-2-7-2
11.2 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, fullish and outside the off, a hint of
away movement, driven to the on side
11.3 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, full and straight, defended back down
the pitch with the full face of the bat
11.4 Hoggard to Clarke, FOUR, eased through cover
11.5 Hoggard to Clarke, no run
11.6 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, fullish and on the off, swinging away,
defended,. the ball goes off the outside edge along the ground to
slip
End of over 12 (4 runs) Australia 26/3 (trail by 451 runs)
MJ Hoggard 6-2-11-2 - Pavilion End
JL Langer 11* (33b 2x4) MJ Clarke 4* (5b 1x4)
There was a mistake in the scoring earlier when Ponting's dismissal
was given as bowled. He was in fact lbw. Apologies for the slip.
12.1 SP Jones to Langer, no run, full and on the stumps, played back to
the bowler
12.2 SP Jones to Langer, no run, full and on the legs, plenty of late
inswing for Jones, Langer falls over as he is rapped on the pad
12.3 SP Jones to Langer, no run, full and a bit of width this time,
squeezed past point
12.4 SP Jones to Langer, no run
12.5 SP Jones to Langer, FOUR, full and outside the off, driven well
through cover for four
12.6 SP Jones to Langer, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, played back down the pitch
End of over 13 (4 runs) Australia 30/3 (trail by 447 runs)
SP Jones 4-1-6-1 - Radcliffe Road End
MJ Clarke 4* (5b 1x4) JL Langer 15* (39b 3x4)
And that is the drinks break, says Steve Bucknor
Match State: Drinks
13.1 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, good length ball outside the off, left
alone to the keeper
13.2 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, full and down the leg side, left alone
to the keeper
13.3 Hoggard to Clarke, one run, full and on the stumps, driven past
mid-on for a single
13.4 Hoggard to Langer, no run, fullish and outside the off, driven to
cover
13.5 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
cover
13.6 Hoggard to Langer, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
punched to cover
End of over 14 (1 run) Australia 31/3 (trail by 446 runs)
MJ Hoggard 7-2-12-2 - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 5* (8b 1x4) JL Langer 15* (42b 3x4)
14.1 SP Jones to Clarke, no run, fullish and on the off, a hint of away
swing, defended down the pitch
14.2 SP Jones to Clarke, one run, overpitched and on the pads, flicked
through the leg side
14.3 SP Jones to Langer, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off, Langer
throws everything at this one, flashing it past point for four
14.4 SP Jones to Langer, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper as the ball shapes away
14.5 SP Jones to Langer, one run, full and outside the off, eased past
the fielder at cover for a single
14.6 SP Jones to Clarke, no run, low full-toss down the leg side, left
alone to the keeper
End of over 15 (6 runs) Australia 37/3 (trail by 440 runs)
SP Jones 5-1-12-1 - Radcliffe Road End
JL Langer 20* (45b 4x4) MJ Clarke 6* (11b 1x4)
15.1 Hoggard to Langer, FOUR, very full and outside the off, Langer
drives streakily backward of point
15.2 Hoggard to Langer, one run, just short of a length and outside the
off, defended to the leg side
15.3 Hoggard to Clarke, one run, fullish and on the off stump, driven to
cover with an angled bat
15.4 Hoggard to Langer, no run, good length ball outside the off, left
alone to the keeper
15.5 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full an dswinging down leg, through to
the keeper
15.6 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and outsiude the off, a carefu;
Langer shoulders arms and lets the ball go through to the keeper
End of over 16 (6 runs) Australia 43/3 (trail by 434 runs)
MJ Hoggard 8-2-18-2 - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 7* (12b 1x4) JL Langer 25* (50b 5x4)
16.1 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
16.2 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, good length ball on the off, defended
to the off side
16.3 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, pushed through a bit fuller outside the
off stump, once again left alone
16.4 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone
16.5 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, back of a length and on the off, played
back down the pitch to the bowler
16.6 Flintoff to Clarke, FOUR, too full and too straight, Clarke moves
across his stumps well and drives through midwicket
End of over 17 (4 runs) Australia 47/3 (trail by 430 runs)
A Flintoff 1-0-4-0 - Radcliffe Road End
JL Langer 25* (50b 5x4) MJ Clarke 11* (18b 2x4)
17.1 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and on the off, a hint of swing,
defended back down the pitch
17.2 Hoggard to Langer, one run, short of a length and on the off,
driven at, the ball goes off the inside edge towards square-leg
17.3 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, fullish and swinging away late and
beautifully, Clarke drives at it but can only edge, but the ball
does not carry to first slip
17.4 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, good length ball outside the off, left
alone to the keeper
17.5 Hoggard to Clarke, (noball) no run, Hoggard oversteps
17.5 Hoggard to Clarke, two runs, fullish and on the pads, whipped
through midwicket
17.6 Hoggard to Clarke, FOUR, too full and too straight on that occasion
and Clarke plays a classy on drive
End of over 18 (8 runs) Australia 55/3 (trail by 422 runs)
MJ Hoggard 9-2-26-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
JL Langer 26* (52b 5x4) MJ Clarke 17* (23b 3x4)
18.1 Flintoff to Langer, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
18.2 Flintoff to Langer, no run, full and outside the off,. driven hard
to cover
18.3 Flintoff to Langer, one run, on the pads and fullish, off the edge
towards the leg side for a single
18.4 Flintoff to Clarke, one run, on the off and full once more, Clarke
eases it into the gap at midwicket for a single
18.5 Flintoff to Langer, one run, quick one on the off, Langer plays but
seems to be unsighted at the ball misses bat and hits the helmet
and bobs off to the off side
Nasty blow on the grill that
18.6 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, full and on the off, driven to the off
side to end the over
End of over 19 (3 runs) Australia 58/3 (trail by 419 runs)
A Flintoff 2-0-7-0 - Radcliffe Road End
JL Langer 28* (56b 5x4) MJ Clarke 18* (25b 3x4)
19.1 Hoggard to Langer, no run, fullish and on the off, extravagant late
inswing, defended edgily to the off side
19.2 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and outside the off, pushed to mid-
off
19.3 Hoggard to Langer, OUT: full and swinging in, Langer plays that
one, the ball clips the edge, hits the pad and bobs up, Ian Bell
takes a sharp catch at short-leg and Langer is gone
Australia 58/4, Partnership of 36
JL Langer c Bell b Hoggard 27 (59b 5x4 0x6)
MJ Clarke 18* (25b 3x4) MJ Hoggard 9.3-2-26-3 (1nb)
19.4 Hoggard to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
19.5 Hoggard to Katich, no run, full and on the off, flicked to short-
leg and Bell almost caught that! That would have been an amazing
reflex catch
19.6 Hoggard to Katich, no run, fullish and outside the off, p[layed at
and missed
End of over 20 (maiden) Australia 58/4 (trail by 419 runs)
MJ Hoggard 10-3-26-3 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 18* (25b 3x4) SM Katich 0* (3b)
20.1 Flintoff to Clarke, no run
20.2 Flintoff to Clarke, two runs, full and striaght, clipped through
the on side
20.3 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, full again and far outside the off,
left well alone
20.4 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, easily left alone
20.5 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, coming in to the off stump with the
angle, defended towards mid-off
20.6 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short and wide, Clarke thinks about
playing but leaves it alone at the last moment
End of over 21 (2 runs) Australia 60/4 (trail by 417 runs)
A Flintoff 3-0-9-0 - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 0* (3b) MJ Clarke 20* (31b 3x4)
21.1 Hoggard to Katich, two runs, down the leg side and Katich can get
off the mark with a wristy flick to fine-leg
21.2 Hoggard to Katich, no run, left alone outside the off
21.3 Hoggard to Katich, no run, once again outside the off and ahint of
swing, left alone
21.4 Hoggard to Katich, no run, good length ball on the off, played back
to the fielder at mid-off
21.5 Hoggard to Katich, no run, fullish and on the off, driven to mid-
off
21.6 Hoggard to Katich, no run, full and straight, played back down the
pitch to the bowler
End of over 22 (2 runs) Australia 62/4 (trail by 415 runs)
MJ Hoggard 11-3-28-3 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 20* (31b 3x4) SM Katich 2* (9b)
22.1 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, full, late reverse swinging delivery,
hit on the pad, shout for the lbw, clearly slipping down leg
though
22.2 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, on the off and very full, driven with a
straight bat to the on sdie
22.3 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short ball banged in, Clarke ducks
under this
22.4 Flintoff to Clarke, (noball) no run
22.4 Flintoff to Clarke, no run
22.5 Flintoff to Clarke, no run
22.6 Flintoff to Clarke, no run
End of over 23 (maiden) Australia 63/4 (trail by 414 runs)
A Flintoff 4-0-10-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 2* (9b) MJ Clarke 20* (38b 3x4)
23.1 SP Jones to Katich, no run
23.2 SP Jones to Katich, no run
23.3 SP Jones to Katich, no run, full and on the stumps, played back
down the pitch
23.4 SP Jones to Katich, no run, fullish and down the leg side, played
at and missed, rapped on the pad
23.5 SP Jones to Katich, no run, full and on the stumps, swinging very
very late, defended top the leg side
23.6 SP Jones to Katich, no run
End of over 24 (maiden) Australia 63/4 (trail by 414 runs)
SP Jones 6-2-12-1 - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 20* (38b 3x4) SM Katich 2* (15b)
Once again many apologies for the score jumping back and forth. We
are experiencing some problems, but it finally looks like
everything is sorted.
24.1 Flintoff to Clarke, one run, short of a good length and on the off,
played down towards cover for a quick single
24.2 Flintoff to Katich, three runs, a bit too full and no the pads,
worked away nicely through the leg side for a couple of runs
24.3 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, full and fast but too wide outside the
off to tempt Clarke to play a shot
24.4 Flintoff to Clarke, two runs, full and on the off, squeezed down
through third-man for a couple
24.5 Flintoff to Clarke, (noball) one run, back of a length and on the
pads, worked to the leg side for a single
24.5 Flintoff to Katich, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
24.6 Flintoff to Katich, (noball) no run, and another no-ball from
Flintoff
24.6 Flintoff to Katich, one run
End of over 25 (10 runs) Australia 77/4 (trail by 400 runs)
A Flintoff 5-0-20-0 (3nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 10* (19b) MJ Clarke 24* (42b 3x4)
25.1 SP Jones to Katich, no run, full and on the stumps, late swing as
Katich plays and misses and is hit on the thingh
25.2 SP Jones to Katich, no run, play and a miss from Katich as this one
goes away from Katich with the angle
25.3 SP Jones to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
25.4 SP Jones to Katich, no run, slower ball, well picked and played to
the leg side
25.5 SP Jones to Katich, no run
25.6 SP Jones to Katich, no run, full one swinging in to the left-handed
Katich, an inside saves him from being plumb lbw
End of over 26 (maiden) Australia 77/4 (trail by 400 runs)
SP Jones 7-3-12-1 - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 24* (42b 3x4) SM Katich 10* (25b 1x4)
26.1 Harmison to Clarke, FOUR, full and outside the off, Clarke throws
everything at it and the ball goes through gully for four
26.2 Harmison to Clarke, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
26.3 Harmison to Clarke, no run, once agin left alone
26.4 Harmison to Clarke, no run, and Clarke has a go this time at the
ball and misses again
26.5 Harmison to Clarke, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, played off the back foot to mid-off
26.6 Harmison to Clarke, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
End of over 27 (4 runs) Australia 81/4 (trail by 396 runs)
SJ Harmison 4-1-17-0 (2nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 10* (25b 1x4) MJ Clarke 28* (48b 4x4)
27.1 SP Jones to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, played down to gully with an angled bat
27.2 SP Jones to Katich, no run, short of a length and on the pads, no
shot offered and the ball hits the thigh pad
27.3 SP Jones to Katich, no run, again a probing line and length, Katich
manages to defend to the leg side
27.4 SP Jones to Katich, two runs, fullish and on the pads, flicked away
well through the on side
27.5 SP Jones to Katich, no run, full and straight, driven back past the
bowler to mid-on
27.6 SP Jones to Katich, three runs, once again a bit too straight and
Katich is able to work the ball through midwicket and pick up
three more runs
End of over 28 (5 runs) Australia 86/4 (trail by 391 runs)
SP Jones 8-3-17-1 - Pavilion End
SM Katich 15* (31b 1x4) MJ Clarke 28* (48b 4x4)
28.1 Harmison to Katich, FOUR, full and straight, Katich waits on it and
times it very well back past Harmison to the boundary at long-on
28.2 Harmison to Katich, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
defended carefully down to the off side
28.3 Harmison to Katich, no run, full again and on thr stumps, worked
away back down the pitch
28.4 Harmison to Katich, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, defended down with soft hands
28.5 Harmison to Katich, no run, full and on the pads, flicked to
square-leg
28.6 Harmison to Katich, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
Katich cuts but the ball goes off the bottom edge towards point
End of over 29 (4 runs) Australia 90/4 (trail by 387 runs)
SJ Harmison 5-1-21-0 (2nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MJ Clarke 28* (48b 4x4) SM Katich 19* (37b 2x4)
29.1 SP Jones to Clarke, three runs, full and poutside the off, late
swing away from Clarke who drives well through cover
29.2 SP Jones to Katich, one run, short of a length and outside the off,
played down to cover with soft hands
29.3 SP Jones to Clarke, one run, full and far outside the off, driven
well through cover for a single
29.4 SP Jones to Katich, no run, short of a length and down the leg
side, off the thigh pad to the keeper
29.5 SP Jones to Katich, no run, fullish and outside the off, good pace
and carry, left alone to the keeper
29.6 SP Jones to Katich, no run, full and down the leg side, swinging
quite a bit, played at and missed, off the pad to the leg side
End of over 30 (5 runs) Australia 95/4 (trail by 382 runs)
SP Jones 9-3-22-1 - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 32* (50b 4x4) SM Katich 20* (41b 2x4)
30.1 Harmison to Clarke, FOUR, full and fast, outside the off, Clarke
drives and the ball flies off the edge and just beats Flintoff at
slip and races to the third-man fence
30.2 Harmison to Clarke, no run, short of a good length and on the off,
played to the on side
30.3 Harmison to Clarke, OUT: fullish, straight, moving in from just
outside the off with the angle, Clarke plays all round that one
and is trapped plumb in front!
Australia 99/5, Partnership of 41
MJ Clarke lbw b Harmison 36 (53b 5x4 0x6)
SM Katich 20* (41b 2x4) SJ Harmison 5.3-1-25-1 (2nb)
And with that we come to the end of the day's play
It's been a tough day for Australia, and also for the scorer at
Cricinfo. I apologise for the mistakes in the final session. As of
now though all things seem to alright with te scorecard.
Do join us again for coverage of the third day's play tomorrow
morning at 0930 GMT
Till then, this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing out,
wishing you all a good night!
Match State: Stumps - Day 2
Hello and welcome to the start of the coverage of the third day's
play of the fourth Test at Trent Bridge
The players are all on the field, the bowlers are warming up and
the batsmen are taking guard
Australia are still 378 behind and the doomsday prophets are
talking of a follow-on and perhaps the game being finished today
itself
Adam Gilchrist and Simon Katich are at the crease
Play is about to get under way
Here we go!
30.4 Harmison to Gilchrist, one run, short of a good length and on the
pads, glanced fine down to fine-leg to get things under way
30.5 Harmison to Katich, no run, short of a good length once more and
well down the leg side, Katich plays and misses
30.6 Harmison to Katich, no run, full and on the off stump, Katich
drives but cannot beat the fielder at mid-off
End of over 31 (5 runs) Australia 100/5 (trail by 377 runs)
SJ Harmison 6-1-26-1 (2nb) - Radcliffe Road End
AC Gilchrist 1* (1b) SM Katich 20* (43b 2x4)
31.1 Hoggard to Gilchrist, no run, full and on the off, Hoggard gets the
ball to swing back in just a little bit, Gilchrist waits on it and
punches off the front foot to mid-off
31.2 Hoggard to Gilchrist, no run, just short of a good length this
time, still a hint of inswing, Gilchrist gets across slightly and
works the ball to the leg side with a straight bat
31.3 Hoggard to Gilchrist, no run, fullish ball outside the off,
Gilchrist chooses to leave this one well alone to Geraint Jones
31.4 Hoggard to Gilchrist, no run, full and pushed through a bit further
wide outside the off stump, Gilchrist is not tempted to play a
stroke
31.5 Hoggard to Gilchrist, one run, pushed wide of mid-off
31.6 Hoggard to Katich, two runs
End of over 32 (3 runs) Australia 103/5 (trail by 374 runs)
MJ Hoggard 12-3-35-3 (1nb) - Pavilion End
AC Gilchrist 2* (6b) SM Katich 22* (44b 2x4)
Flintoff into the attack
32.1 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, round the wicket straightaway, left
alone to the keeper as the ball moves away after pitching
32.2 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, good length ball outside the off,
driven to mid-off with a straight bat
32.3 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, the ball pitches and straightens, left alone
32.4 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, good length ball on the off, played
back down the pitch to the bowler
32.5 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, played down towards mid-off with a straight bat
once more
32.6 Flintoff to Gilchrist, (noball) no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, placed wide of cover
32.6 Flintoff to Gilchrist, (noball) FOUR, full and outside the off,
enough width to free his arms, Gilchrist drives with good power
and finds the gap
32.6 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, fullish and ont he off, driven to
the off side
End of over 33 (6 runs) Australia 109/5 (trail by 368 runs)
A Flintoff 6-0-26-0 (5nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 22* (44b 2x4) AC Gilchrist 6* (14b 1x4)
33.1 Hoggard to Katich, no run, fullish and on the off, Hoggard looking
for swing, he gets some, Katich covers the line well and defends
33.2 Hoggard to Katich, no run, fullish and on the off, swinging back in
a bit, played back down the pitch
33.3 Hoggard to Katich, one run, short of a good length and outside the
off, played past mid-off for a run
33.4 Hoggard to Gilchrist, no run, fullish and outside the off, a bit of
pace and bounce on that one, Gilchrist plays at it and misses
33.5 Hoggard to Gilchrist, no run, fullish and on the stumps, shaping
towards the pads, clipped to the on side
33.6 Hoggard to Gilchrist, two runs, just short of a good length and
outside the off, punched past cover, Harmison gives chase and
fields
End of over 34 (3 runs) Australia 112/5 (trail by 365 runs)
MJ Hoggard 13-3-38-3 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 23* (47b 2x4) AC Gilchrist 8* (17b 1x4)
34.1 Flintoff to Katich, one run, fullish and on the pads, clipped down
to fine-leg
34.2 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, short and very wide of off stump,
the ball swings quite a bit away as well, left alone with ease
34.3 Flintoff to Gilchrist, three runs, back foot push through the cover
34.4 Flintoff to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
34.5 Flintoff to Katich, no run, fullish and outside the off, once again
left alone
34.6 Flintoff to Katich, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
End of over 35 (4 runs) Australia 116/5 (trail by 361 runs)
A Flintoff 7-0-30-0 (5nb) - Radcliffe Road End
AC Gilchrist 11* (19b 1x4) SM Katich 24* (51b 2x4)
35.1 Hoggard to Gilchrist, FOUR, smashed away over midwicket, in the
air, audacious shot but the ball was short and deserved to go
35.2 Hoggard to Gilchrist, SIX, this one is a biggie! Smashed back over
the bowler's head for a big six over long-on!
35.3 Hoggard to Gilchrist, (noball) no run, fullish and outside the off,
better line and length, played at and missed, but it is a no-ball
anyhow
35.3 Hoggard to Gilchrist, one run, tucked away into the leg side for a
single
35.4 Hoggard to Katich, (noball) FOUR, another no-ball and this one is
flashed away behind point
35.4 Hoggard to Katich, FOUR, not a no-ball this time but the result is
the same, timed magnificently through point
35.5 Hoggard to Katich, no run, fullish and outside the off, played down
to gully where Giles dives and fields
35.6 Hoggard to Katich, one run, worked away through the leg side and
Katich keeps the strike after a costly over from Hoggard
End of over 36 (22 runs) Australia 138/5 (trail by 339 runs)
MJ Hoggard 14-3-60-3 (3nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 33* (55b 4x4) AC Gilchrist 22* (23b 2x4 1x6)
36.1 Flintoff to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
36.2 Flintoff to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper, the ball is moving away appreciably
after pitching
36.3 Flintoff to Katich, wide: no run, big wide outside the off, going
away with the angle as Flintoff comes over the wicket
36.3 Flintoff to Katich, FOUR, flashed away over gully and there's no
third-man in place
36.4 Flintoff to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, Katich defends awkwardly, the ball bounces down to slip off
the outside edge
36.5 Flintoff to Katich, no run, good pace and bounce as another one
slants away from Katich who leaves the ball alone
36.6 Flintoff to Katich, FOUR, full, outside the off, driven well
through cover to end another good over for Australia
End of over 37 (9 runs) Australia 147/5 (trail by 330 runs)
A Flintoff 8-0-39-0 (1w 5nb) - Radcliffe Road End
AC Gilchrist 22* (23b 2x4 1x6) SM Katich 41* (61b 6x4)
37.1 Hoggard to Gilchrist, no run, good length ball just outside the
off, driven on the up but safely to mid-off
37.2 Hoggard to Gilchrist, no run, just short of a good length, outside
the off, a hint of swing in to Gilchrist who defends with a
straight bat
37.3 Hoggard to Gilchrist, (noball) FOUR, short of a length and enough
width from Hoggard for Gilchrist to rock back and chop the ball
away past point for a boundary that brings up the 50 partnership
37.3 Hoggard to Gilchrist, one run, on the pads, clipped past midwicket
for a single
37.4 Hoggard to Katich, FOUR, full and on the off, Katich walks nicely
into this one and punches well past the bowler, mid-off has no
chance because the ball is timed so well
37.5 Hoggard to Katich, no run, a little straighter this time, on the
stumps, defended back towards mid-on
37.6 Hoggard to Katich, no run, good ball just outside the off, Katich
has a nibble and is lucky not to get an edge
End of over 38 (10 runs) Australia 157/5 (trail by 320 runs)
MJ Hoggard 15-3-70-3 (4nb) - Pavilion End
AC Gilchrist 27* (27b 3x4 1x6) SM Katich 45* (64b 7x4)
38.1 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, the ball moves away after pitching, left alone
38.2 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, once again full and outside the off,
Gilchrist leaves it well alone
38.3 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, slightly closer to the stumps,
swinging away after pitching, Gilchrist has a go, massive shot
played and missed
38.4 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, good length ball just outside the
off, Gilchrist leaves this one to the keeper
38.5 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, short of a good length once more and
outside the off, a hint of reverse swing away from the left-handed
Gilchrist, left alone to the keeper
38.6 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, slightly closer to the off,
Gilchrist forced to play defends to cover
End of over 39 (maiden) Australia 157/5 (trail by 320 runs)
A Flintoff 9-1-39-0 (1w 5nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 45* (64b 7x4) AC Gilchrist 27* (33b 3x4 1x6)
Jones replaces Hoggard
39.1 SP Jones to Katich, no run, fullish and outside the off, no swing
there, left alone
39.2 SP Jones to Katich, OUT: full and quite wide outside the off,
Katich takes the bait and reaches for it far outside the off, the
ball goes straight to Strauss at gully and Jones has struck in his
very first over of the day!
Australia 157/6, Partnership of 58
SM Katich c Strauss b SP Jones 45 (66b 7x4 0x6)
AC Gilchrist 27* (33b 3x4 1x6) SP Jones 9.2-3-22-2
39.3 SP Jones to Warne, OUT: short of a good length, on the stumps,
Warne tries to work the ball to the leg side and only manages a
loopy leading edge to Bell! Two in two for Jones and England!
Australia 157/7, Partnership of 0
SK Warne c Bell b SP Jones 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
AC Gilchrist 27* (33b 3x4 1x6) SP Jones 9.3-3-22-3
Simon Jones is on a hat-trick now and Australia are in deep trouble
Brett Lee will be facing the hat-trick ball
Understandably the field is an attacking one for the hat-trick ball
The crowds cheer as Jones prepares to deliver
Four slips, a gully, plenty of close catchers ...
39.4 SP Jones to Lee, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, Lee defends. Hat-trick averted
39.5 SP Jones to Lee, one run, fullish and on the stumps, tapped to the
on side for a single
39.6 SP Jones to Gilchrist, no run, just short of a good length, outside
the off, defended towards mid-off
End of over 40 (1 run) Australia 158/7 (trail by 319 runs)
SP Jones 10-3-23-3 - Pavilion End
B Lee 1* (2b) AC Gilchrist 27* (34b 3x4 1x6)
40.1 Flintoff to Lee, no run, good length ball on the off, defended to
the leg side
40.2 Flintoff to Lee, no run, good length ball outside the off, pushed
to cover
40.3 Flintoff to Lee, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, defended with a striaght bat towards the off side
40.4 Flintoff to Lee, FOUR, a bit of width this time and Lee chops the
ball away past Harmison at gully
40.5 Flintoff to Lee, no run, short ball, Lee takes his eyes off it as
he ducks, the ball does not quite get up as much as Lee expects
and he is hit on the shoulder
40.6 Flintoff to Lee, legbye: one run, slipping down the leg side, off
the thigh pad towards fine-leg
End of over 41 (5 runs) Australia 163/7 (trail by 314 runs)
A Flintoff 10-1-43-0 (1w 5nb) - Radcliffe Road End
B Lee 5* (8b 1x4) AC Gilchrist 27* (34b 3x4 1x6)
41.1 SP Jones to Lee, no run, short of a good length and outside the of,
the ball shapes away a touch, defended towards off
41.2 SP Jones to Lee, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, Lee fends at that and misses
41.3 SP Jones to Lee, no run, short of a good length and on the stumps,
that ball kicks off a length, Lee just about manages to get out of
the way
41.4 SP Jones to Lee, no run, fuller and outside the off, late away
swing, Lee drives and misses
41.5 SP Jones to Lee, no run, fuller and on the off stump, Lee defends
back down the pitch to the bowler
41.6 SP Jones to Lee, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, defended down back to the bowler
End of over 42 (maiden) Australia 163/7 (trail by 314 runs)
SP Jones 11-4-23-3 - Pavilion End
AC Gilchrist 27* (34b 3x4 1x6) B Lee 5* (14b 1x4)
42.1 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, driven to cover
42.2 Flintoff to Gilchrist, OUT: just short of a good length, outside
the off, the ball moves away after pitching, Gilchrist edges,
Andrew Strauss dives full length to his left and takes a stunning
one-handed catch!
Australia 163/8, Partnership of 6
AC Gilchrist c Strauss b Flintoff 27 (36b 3x4 1x6)
B Lee 5* (14b 1x4) A Flintoff 10.2-1-43-1 (1w 5nb)
That is a catch of the highest quality. Once again Flintoff does
Gilchrist in, but you've got to give Strauss credit for that
catch, it was an absolute stunner
42.3 Flintoff to Kasprowicz, no run, left alone outside the off
42.4 Flintoff to Kasprowicz, no run, once again outside the off, short
of a length, left alone
42.5 Flintoff to Kasprowicz, (noball) FOUR, full and outside the off,
fended away past the slip cordon
42.5 Flintoff to Kasprowicz, (noball) no run, and another no-ball from
Flintoff
42.5 Flintoff to Kasprowicz, one run, punched towards the mid-on area
for a single
42.6 Flintoff to Lee, (noball) FOUR, slightly short and Lee goes for the
pull, he's hit this one well and it races down to the midwicket
fence
42.6 Flintoff to Lee, no run, short of a good length and on the off,
rapped on the pad
End of over 43 (12 runs) Australia 175/8 (trail by 302 runs)
A Flintoff 11-1-55-1 (1w 8nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MS Kasprowicz 5* (5b 1x4) B Lee 9* (16b 2x4)
43.1 SP Jones to Kasprowicz, no run, full and outside the off, a hint of
late away swing, left alone
43.2 SP Jones to Kasprowicz, OUT: full and swinging late, this one heads
towards middle and as Kasprowicz shapes to play the ball leaves
him and crashes into the off stump
Australia 175/9, Partnership of 12
MS Kasprowicz b SP Jones 5 (7b 1x4 0x6)
B Lee 9* (16b 2x4) SP Jones 11.2-4-23-4
43.3 SP Jones to Tait, no run, full and on the leg stump, Jones looking
for the yorker, well kept out
43.4 SP Jones to Tait, one run
43.5 SP Jones to Lee, FOUR, good length ball on the off, Lee smashes it
back past mid-on in some style
43.6 SP Jones to Lee, no run, slightly short, defended down towards
gully
End of over 44 (5 runs) Australia 180/9 (trail by 297 runs)
SP Jones 12-4-28-4 - Pavilion End
SW Tait 1* (2b) B Lee 13* (18b 3x4)
44.1 Harmison to Tait, no run, full and slipping down the leg side,
played and missed, hit on the pad
44.2 Harmison to Tait, one run, full and outside the off, squeezed past
cover for a single
44.3 Harmison to Lee, SIX, short ball banged in, Lee sees this one early
and plays the most perfect pull shot you are ever likely to see.
The ball goes right off the meat of the bat and sails high, wide
and handsome, over the stands and out of the ground!
That is easily the biggest blow we have seen in this series so far!
44.4 Harmison to Lee, no run, slower ball down the leg side, defended
awkwardly
44.5 Harmison to Lee, no run, swing and a miss as Lee gives himself some
room, the ball just misses leg stump
44.6 Harmison to Lee, one run, Lee pushes this carefully to the off side
and scampers a single to keep the strike
End of over 45 (8 runs) Australia 188/9 (trail by 289 runs)
SJ Harmison 7-1-34-1 (2nb) - Radcliffe Road End
B Lee 20* (22b 3x4 1x6) SW Tait 2* (4b)
45.1 SP Jones to Lee, (noball) no run, slower ball, full, on the pads,
defended towards mid-off
45.1 SP Jones to Lee, SIX, and once again Lee lines it up and tees off!
Cracking shot over long-on. Lee really going for broke here and
the crowd are being treated to some fine hitting
45.2 SP Jones to Lee, no run, full and speared in on te pads, played at
and missed, hit on the pad
45.3 SP Jones to Lee, FOUR, Lee has a slashing heave at this one, the
ball scythes off the bat and flies over the slip cordon and runs
down to the third-man fence
45.4 SP Jones to Lee, one run, bludgeoned back past the bowler in
orthodox fashion, long-off fields
45.5 SP Jones to Tait, no run, full and on the off, Tait defends
carefully, looking to survive
45.6 SP Jones to Tait, no run, full and down the leg side, left alone to
the keeper
End of over 46 (12 runs) Australia 200/9 (trail by 277 runs)
SP Jones 13-4-40-4 (1nb) - Pavilion End
B Lee 31* (27b 4x4 2x6) SW Tait 2* (6b)
46.1 Harmison to Lee, no run, full and on the stumps, Lee pushes to
midwicket but declines the single
46.2 Harmison to Lee, no run, short ball banged in, Lee sways out of
harm's way
46.3 Harmison to Lee, no run, another short one banged in, again Lee
takes evasive action
46.4 Harmison to Lee, FOUR, down the pitch and slashed at, the ball
flies off the edge over the keeper for four
46.5 Harmison to Lee, two runs, short, but it's a slower ball, sliced
back over the bowler's head
46.6 Harmison to Lee, no run, driven to mid-on
End of over 47 (6 runs) Australia 206/9 (trail by 271 runs)
SJ Harmison 8-1-40-1 (2nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SW Tait 2* (6b) B Lee 37* (33b 5x4 2x6)
47.1 SP Jones to Tait, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, played at and missed, through to the keeper
47.2 SP Jones to Tait, no run, good length ball outside the off, Tait
plays with soft hands and the edge does not carry to first slip
47.3 SP Jones to Tait, one run, full and on the stumps, clipped to the
leg side for a single
47.4 SP Jones to Lee, two runs, fullish and on the pads, flicked through
midwicket for a couple that keeps Lee on strike
47.5 SP Jones to Lee, no run, short one banged in, it is well directed
too, and Lee has to duck under it
47.6 SP Jones to Lee, one run, Lee backs away to the leg side to give
himself some room, Jones follows him, Lee somehow manages to
squeeze the ball out towards off for a single that will give him
the strike
End of over 48 (4 runs) Australia 210/9 (trail by 267 runs)
SP Jones 14-4-44-4 (1nb) - Pavilion End
B Lee 40* (36b 5x4 2x6) SW Tait 3* (9b)
48.1 Harmison to Lee, no run, short one banged in, Lee tries to guide
the ball to third man and misses
48.2 Harmison to Lee, no run, slightly short again, Lee goes for a big
pull and misses
48.3 Harmison to Lee, SIX, Lee gets hold of another one! Harmison can't
believe it as one in the slot disappears over the tallest stand in
the ground and lands in the road outside!
48.4 Harmison to Lee, no run, and Lee goes for another big hit and
misses, past leg stump to the keeper
48.5 Harmison to Lee, (noball) no run, Lee goes for another of those big
smears through the leg side and misses
48.5 Harmison to Lee, no run, fullish and on the pads, driven at, off
the inside edge on to pad
48.6 Harmison to Lee, one run, single down to third man and Lee keeps
the strike
End of over 49 (8 runs) Australia 218/9 (trail by 259 runs)
SJ Harmison 9-1-48-1 (3nb) - Radcliffe Road End
B Lee 47* (43b 5x4 3x6) SW Tait 3* (9b)
49.1 SP Jones to Lee, OUT: short and a bit of width, Lee cuts uppishly
and third man can run around and catch this one. Ian Bell does
well there and Simon Jones has five wickets!
Australia 218/10, Partnership of 43
B Lee c Bell b SP Jones 47 (44b 5x4 3x6)
SW Tait 3* (9b) SP Jones 14.1-4-44-5 (1nb)
End of the Australian innings. Entertainment from Lee but in the
End Australia all out for just 218
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This leaves Australia 259 behind
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Welcome back
players are back in the middle and it will Hoggard to bowl to
Langer
0.1 Hoggard to Langer, no run, wide outside the off stump, Langer
leaves it for the keeper
0.2 Hoggard to Langer, FOUR, fuller length delivery outside the off
stump, Langer is drawn into the drive, ball clips the outside edge
and flies away well wide of the gully fielder
0.3 Hoggard to Langer, no run, good length delivery, swinging away from
the left-hander and Langer leaves it for the keeper
0.4 Hoggard to Langer, no run, another good delivery, outside off and
close to the stumps, Langer carefully leaves it for the keeper
two slips and a short leg in place
0.5 Hoggard to Langer, no run, another probing delivery outside the off
stump, no shot offered
0.6 Hoggard to Langer, two runs, Hoggard strays down the leg side and
Langer clips it away off his pads to the fine leg region, Jones
moves across in the deep and fields
End of over 1 (6 runs) Australia 6/0 (trail by 253 runs)
MJ Hoggard 1-0-6-0 - Radcliffe Road End
ML Hayden 0* (0b) JL Langer 6* (6b 1x4)
1.1 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, play and a miss
1.2 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, left alone outside the off
1.3 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, ppushed to cover
1.4 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, defended towards cover, no swing here for Jones so far
Just to remind you, Australia last followed-on against Pakistan in
1988, 17 years ago
1.5 SP Jones to Hayden, FOUR, short ball, Hayden is on to that quickly
and hits it well in front of square to get off the mark
1.6 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, fullish and outside the off, left alone
End of over 2 (4 runs) Australia 10/0 (trail by 249 runs)
SP Jones 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
JL Langer 6* (6b 1x4) ML Hayden 4* (6b 1x4)
2.1 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and on the pads, clipped to the on
side, Bell half stops it at short-leg
2.2 Hoggard to Langer, no run, good length ball outside the off, left
alone to the keeper
2.3 Hoggard to Langer, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, going away with the angle, left alone to the keeper
2.4 Hoggard to Langer, no run, fuller and on the off, swinging in to
Langer just a touch, defended towards the off side
2.5 Hoggard to Langer, no run, good length ball just outside the off,
goes through with the arm, left alone
2.6 Hoggard to Langer, no run, this one comes back quite a bit from
just outside the off, Langer leaves it alone but that could not
have been too far from the off stump
End of over 3 (maiden) Australia 10/0 (trail by 249 runs)
MJ Hoggard 2-1-6-0 - Radcliffe Road End
ML Hayden 4* (6b 1x4) JL Langer 6* (12b 1x4)
Just going back to the last time Australia followed on, Pakistan
won that game by an innings and 188 runs.
3.1 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, slanting away from Hayden, he plays at
it and misses, through to the keeper past the outside edge
3.2 SP Jones to Hayden, no run
3.3 SP Jones to Hayden, one run, fullish and outside the off, Hayden
has a drive at it, the ball goes off the inside edge down to fine-
leg
3.4 SP Jones to Langer, three runs, short ball just outside the off,
Langer pulls through square-leg but does not quite get hold of it
3.5 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, full and outside the off, eased to mid-
off
3.6 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, and with that it is lunch!
End of over 4 (4 runs) Australia 14/0 (trail by 245 runs)
SP Jones 2-0-8-0 - Pavilion End
JL Langer 9* (13b 1x4) ML Hayden 5* (11b 1x4)
A respite for the Australians
We'll be back with all the action from the post-lunch session in
about 35 minutes at 12.10 GMT
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Match State: Lunch - Day 3
Welcome back to coverage of the fourth Test
Langer and Hayden rejoin battle
4.1 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and outside the off, driven to mid-
off
4.2 Hoggard to Langer, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
4.3 Hoggard to Langer, no run, short of a length and outside the off
once more, left alone to the keeper
4.4 Hoggard to Langer, one run, full and outside the off, driven
through cover for the first runs of this season
First runs of this session, rather than season, that was
4.5 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, fullish and outside the off,. Hayden
plants the front foot down the pitch and drives well but finds the
man at mid-off
4.6 Hoggard to Hayden, FOUR, this is one of Hayden's favourite strokes
- the straight drive, too full and no swing from Hoggard and
Hayden can drive with the full face of the bat. The ball goes
between the bowler and a very straight mid-off and races away to
the long-off fence
End of over 5 (5 runs) Australia 19/0 (trail by 240 runs)
MJ Hoggard 3-1-11-0 - Radcliffe Road End
JL Langer 10* (17b 1x4) ML Hayden 9* (13b 2x4)
5.1 Harmison to Langer, no run, full and far down the leg side, left
alone to the keeper
5.2 Harmison to Langer, no run, fuller this time and pitching just
outside the leg, Langer defends and misses and is hit on the pad
5.3 Harmison to Langer, no run, driven onconvincingly from outside the
off to short midwicket
5.4 Harmison to Langer, no run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, dabbed awkwardly to the on side
5.5 Harmison to Langer, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, Langer leaves that one alone to the keeper
5.6 Harmison to Langer, FOUR, too full and outside the off, Langer sees
it early but waits on it and drives late, the timing and placement
are excellent and there's no need to run for that as the ball
races through cover to end the over with a boundary
End of over 6 (4 runs) Australia 23/0 (trail by 236 runs)
SJ Harmison 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
ML Hayden 9* (13b 2x4) JL Langer 14* (23b 2x4)
6.1 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, full and outside the off, no swing
there, Hayden plays the booming drive but the bat turns in his
hand and the ball goes to the on side
6.2 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, Hayden goes for the big drive off the front foot, the
ball holds his line and goes past the outside edge
6.3 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, good length ball on the off, Hayden
plays at that, the ball goes off the inside edge on to pad and
balloons straight to where the forward short-leg would have been
6.4 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, full and outside the off, Hayden drives
well but straight to cover
6.5 Hoggard to Hayden, one run, fullish and outside the off, driven
awkwardly to the off side
6.6 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and on the off, defended towards
gully
End of over 7 (1 run) Australia 24/0 (trail by 235 runs)
MJ Hoggard 4-1-12-0 - Radcliffe Road End
ML Hayden 10* (18b 2x4) JL Langer 14* (24b 2x4)
7.1 Harmison to Hayden, no run, short ball banged in, Hayden sways
inside the line of the ball easily and lets it go to the keeper
7.2 Harmison to Hayden, no run, full and outside the off, Hayden
shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone to the keeper
7.3 Harmison to Hayden, no run, good length ball outside the off,
driven on the up to cover
7.4 Harmison to Hayden, three runs, full and on the stumps, driven well
through midwicket but won't go all the way for four
7.5 Harmison to Langer, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid-off
7.6 Harmison to Langer, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
extra bounce, slashed down to third man awkwardly
End of over 8 (7 runs) Australia 31/0 (trail by 228 runs)
SJ Harmison 2-0-11-0 - Pavilion End
ML Hayden 13* (22b 2x4) JL Langer 18* (26b 3x4)
8.1 Hoggard to Hayden, one run, full and on the off, driven through the
leg side
8.2 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and on the stumps, this one swings
down leg, Langer plays and misses, hit on the pad, loud shout for
the lbw, turned down, could have been slipping down leg
8.3 Hoggard to Langer, no run, another one swinging in late, played
down the pitch
8.4 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
8.5 Hoggard to Langer, three runs, full and on the stumps, driven
through midwicket
8.6 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
End of over 9 (4 runs) Australia 35/0 (trail by 224 runs)
MJ Hoggard 5-1-16-0 - Radcliffe Road End
JL Langer 21* (30b 3x4) ML Hayden 14* (24b 2x4)
9.1 Harmison to Langer, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, played down to gully
9.2 Harmison to Langer, no run, full and outside the off, left alone to
the keeper
9.3 Harmison to Langer, no run, pushed through fuller and wider outside
the off, driven hard at and missed, through to the keeper
9.4 Harmison to Langer, no run, short ball, badly directed, it is well
down the leg side, left alone
9.5 Harmison to Langer, no run, full and outside the off, driven
through cover
9.6 Harmison to Langer, legbye: one run, short of a length and outside
the off, Langer tries to take his hand out of the way but fails
and the ball goes down to fine-leg
End of over 10 (1 run, maiden) Australia 36/0 (trail by 223 runs)
SJ Harmison 3-1-11-0 - Pavilion End
JL Langer 21* (36b 3x4) ML Hayden 14* (24b 2x4)
That was a painful blow, and not the first such blow to Langer
10.1 Hoggard to Langer, no run, fullish and outside the off, a hint of
inswing, left alone to the keeper
10.2 Hoggard to Langer, legbye: one run, full and on the pads, played at
and missed, off the pads down to fine-leg
10.3 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, driven well to mid-
off
10.4 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, good length ball outside the off, Hayden
plays a big drive but the ball comes in and beats the bat
10.5 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, good length ball outside the off,
punched to cover
10.6 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, full and outside the off, left alone to
the keeper
End of over 11 (1 run, maiden) Australia 37/0 (trail by 222 runs)
MJ Hoggard 6-2-16-0 - Radcliffe Road End
JL Langer 21* (38b 3x4) ML Hayden 14* (28b 2x4)
11.1 Harmison to Langer, no run, .short of a length and outside the off,
driven to cover
11.2 Harmison to Langer, one run, short of a length and outside the off,
pulled to the on side
11.3 Harmison to Hayden, no run, good length ball and outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
11.4 Harmison to Hayden, no run, good length and on the off, flat batted
back down the pitch to the bowler
11.5 Harmison to Hayden, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone carefully to the keeper
11.6 Harmison to Hayden, three runs, full and on the off, driven through
the on side in fine style. that was a confident on drive from
Hayden
End of over 12 (4 runs) Australia 41/0 (trail by 218 runs)
SJ Harmison 4-1-15-0 - Pavilion End
ML Hayden 17* (32b 2x4) JL Langer 22* (40b 3x4)
12.1 Hoggard to Hayden, FOUR, good length ball on the off, driven on the
up and over mid-off. There's a fielder placed there just for the
shot, but the ball beat hiom easily
12.2 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, late swinging yorker, Hayden watches it
carefully and digs it out
12.3 Hoggard to Hayden, FOUR, short of a good length and outside the
off, Hayden waits on this one and crashes it through cover, that
was a good shot from Hayden. The Hayden of old even
12.4 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, pushed to mid-off
12.5 Hoggard to Hayden, one run, short of a length and outside the off,
driven hard towards cover who half stops it, single results aand
the 50 comes up
12.6 Hoggard to Langer, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone
End of over 13 (9 runs) Australia 50/0 (trail by 209 runs)
MJ Hoggard 7-2-25-0 - Radcliffe Road End
ML Hayden 26* (37b 4x4) JL Langer 22* (41b 3x4)
13.1 Flintoff to Hayden, no run, fullish and on the off, driven to mid-
on
13.2 Flintoff to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid-off
with a straight bat
13.3 Flintoff to Hayden, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, the ball swings late, left alone to the keeper
13.4 Flintoff to Hayden, OUT: fullish and outside the off, Hayden
flashes that straight to Giles at gully
Australia 50/1, Partnership of 50
ML Hayden c Giles b Flintoff 26 (41b 4x4 0x6)
JL Langer 22* (41b 3x4) A Flintoff 0.4-0-0-1
And once again Hayden falls after making a start. Flintoff does the
trick!
13.5 Flintoff to Ponting, no run, fullish and on the off, Ponting falls
across and defends to the leg side
13.6 Flintoff to Ponting, no run, full and on the off, defended back
down the pitch
End of over 14 (maiden) Australia 50/1 (trail by 209 runs)
A Flintoff 1-1-0-1 - Pavilion End
JL Langer 22* (41b 3x4) RT Ponting 0* (2b)
14.1 SP Jones to Langer, no run, full and on the off, driven to the off
side
14.2 SP Jones to Langer, two runs, full-toss outside the off, driven
well through cover but the sweeper on the off side cuts it off
14.3 SP Jones to Langer, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, a bit of extra bounce there, left alone
14.4 SP Jones to Langer, no run, full and on the off, driven back down
the pitch to mid-off
14.5 SP Jones to Langer, no run, full and on the off, driven to the off
side
14.6 SP Jones to Langer, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, driven well
through cover, Giles, the sweeper, won't cut it off
End of over 15 (6 runs) Australia 56/1 (trail by 203 runs)
SP Jones 3-0-14-0 - Radcliffe Road End
RT Ponting 0* (2b) JL Langer 28* (47b 4x4)
15.1 Flintoff to Ponting, no run, fullish and on the off, played back to
the bowler
15.2 Flintoff to Ponting, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
15.3 Flintoff to Ponting, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
15.4 Flintoff to Ponting, no run, full and on the off, once again pushed
back to the bowler
15.5 Flintoff to Ponting, no run, full and outside the off, played down
towards point
15.6 Flintoff to Ponting, no run, played down to gully
End of over 16 (maiden) Australia 56/1 (trail by 203 runs)
A Flintoff 2-2-0-1 - Pavilion End
JL Langer 28* (47b 4x4) RT Ponting 0* (8b)
16.1 SP Jones to Langer, one run
16.2 SP Jones to Ponting, no run, full and on the pads, clipped to Ian
Bell on the leg side
16.3 SP Jones to Ponting, no run, full and outside the off, played down
to gully
16.4 SP Jones to Ponting, no run, good length ball outside the off,
played down to mid-off
16.5 SP Jones to Ponting, no run, short of a good length and on the
pads, clipped to the leg side
16.6 SP Jones to Ponting, no run
End of over 17 (1 run) Australia 57/1 (trail by 202 runs)
SP Jones 4-0-15-0 - Radcliffe Road End
JL Langer 29* (48b 4x4) RT Ponting 0* (13b)
17.1 Flintoff to Langer, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, the ball pitches and goes away quite sharply, left alone to
the keeper
17.2 Flintoff to Langer, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone
17.3 Flintoff to Langer, no run, full and outside the off, moving away,
left alone to the keeper
17.4 Flintoff to Langer, (noball) no run, and that is a no-ball from
Flintoff, the first one of this innings, he has bowled a few in
this match
17.4 Flintoff to Langer, no run, full and on the off, driven to the on
side
17.5 Flintoff to Langer, no run
17.6 Flintoff to Langer, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
End of over 18 (1 run) Australia 58/1 (trail by 201 runs)
A Flintoff 3-2-1-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
RT Ponting 0* (13b) JL Langer 29* (55b 4x4)
18.1 Harmison to Ponting, one run, short of a good length and on the
off, worked to the leg side
18.2 Harmison to Langer, no run, short of a good length and on the off,
defended carefully
18.3 Harmison to Langer, no run, plenty of awkward bounce from Harmison,
defended carefully
18.4 Harmison to Langer, two runs, full and outside the off, eased
through cover
18.5 Harmison to Langer, no run, fullish and on the off, defended
towards cover
18.6 Harmison to Langer, two runs, short of a good length and on the
stumps, played awkwardly, the ball goes off the inside edge to
fine-leg
End of over 19 (5 runs) Australia 63/1 (trail by 196 runs)
SJ Harmison 5-1-20-0 - Radcliffe Road End
RT Ponting 1* (14b) JL Langer 33* (60b 4x4)
19.1 Flintoff to Ponting, no run
19.2 Flintoff to Ponting, no run, full and on the pads, defended
19.3 Flintoff to Ponting, no run, full and outside the off, coming in
with te arm, left alone to the keeper
19.4 Flintoff to Ponting, one run, back of a length and slipping down
the leg side, clipped through square-leg for a single
19.5 Flintoff to Langer, no run, full and on the off from round the
wicket, played back towards cover
19.6 Flintoff to Langer, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off, Langer
hits that one very very well thtough cover
End of over 20 (5 runs) Australia 68/1 (trail by 191 runs)
A Flintoff 4-2-6-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
RT Ponting 2* (18b) JL Langer 37* (62b 5x4)
20.1 Harmison to Ponting, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, defended to the leg side
20.2 Harmison to Ponting, FOUR, short of a good length and outside the
off, Ponting opoens the face of the bat and runs the ball down to
third man
20.3 Harmison to Ponting, (noball) FOUR, short ball, Ponting goes for
the pull but down not quite get hold of it too well
20.3 Harmison to Ponting, one run, quick single stolen to mid-off
20.4 Harmison to Langer, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone
20.5 Harmison to Langer, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
defended to the on side
20.6 Harmison to Langer, no run, full and outside the off, pushed to
cover
End of over 21 (10 runs) Australia 78/1 (trail by 181 runs)
SJ Harmison 6-1-30-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
RT Ponting 11* (22b 2x4) JL Langer 37* (65b 5x4)
21.1 Flintoff to Ponting, no run, short of a good length delivery,
angling in from outside the off stump, Ponting moves across, gets
right behind the line and defends it back to the bowler
21.2 Flintoff to Ponting, no run, again angling in from outside the off
stump, defended
21.3 Flintoff to Ponting, one run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, defended on the front-foot, fielders are deep and they
steal a single
21.4 Flintoff to Langer, no run, angling across and Langer leaves it
alone
21.5 Flintoff to Langer, one run, dropped! pitched up and angling
across, this time Langer is drawn into the drive, off the edge and
straight to Strauss at second slip who fails to hold on
21.6 Flintoff to Ponting, no run
End of over 22 (2 runs) Australia 80/1 (trail by 179 runs)
A Flintoff 5-2-8-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
JL Langer 38* (67b 5x4) RT Ponting 12* (26b 2x4)
Strauss took a blinder earlier in the first innings, this one was
relatively simpler but ...
22.1 Harmison to Langer, no run, left alone outside the off stump
22.2 Harmison to Langer, no run, pitched up outside the off stump,
defended
22.3 Harmison to Langer, no run, on the middle and off stump line,
defended back to the bowler
22.4 Harmison to Langer, one run, short delivery, angling in from
outside the leg stump, Langer leans back and pulls it away towards
deep backward square leg
22.5 Harmison to Ponting, no run, short of a good length delivery,
pitched outside the off stump and swinging away late, Ponting is
beaten trying to drive on the up
22.6 Harmison to Ponting, no run
End of over 23 (1 run) Australia 81/1 (trail by 178 runs)
SJ Harmison 7-1-31-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
JL Langer 39* (71b 5x4) RT Ponting 12* (28b 2x4)
23.1 Flintoff to Langer, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
angling away, left alone to the keeper
23.2 Flintoff to Langer, no run, fuller this time and just on the off,
Langer defends watchfully with an angled bat
23.3 Flintoff to Langer, no run, another good ball from Flintoff, the
ball bounces steeply from a good length, Langer just gets out of
the way of that one
23.4 Flintoff to Langer, (noball) no run, fuller and straighter, Langer
defends carefully towards cover, no-ball called
23.4 Flintoff to Langer, (noball) no run, and that is another no-ball!
23.4 Flintoff to Langer, no run, fullish and on the off, played down to
the off side with soft hands
23.5 Flintoff to Langer, one run, back of a length and on the pads, the
ball jags back and hits Langer on the glove and goes to the leg
side
23.6 Flintoff to Ponting, SIX, short ball, Ponting sees it early and
essays a classical pull, that is Ponting at his imperious best!
All the way over the ropes at midwicket!
End of over 24 (9 runs) Australia 90/1 (trail by 169 runs)
A Flintoff 6-2-17-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
JL Langer 40* (78b 5x4) RT Ponting 18* (29b 2x4 1x6)
24.1 Harmison to Langer, one run, full and down the leg side, clipped
down towards fine-leg for a single
24.2 Harmison to Ponting, one run, shot of a length and outside the off,
punched through cover
24.3 Harmison to Langer, one run, eased through cover
24.4 Harmison to Ponting, no run
24.5 Harmison to Ponting, no run, short one banged in but it is well
down the leg side and Ponting leaves it alone
24.6 Harmison to Ponting, no run, full and on the off, driven to cover
End of over 25 (3 runs) Australia 93/1 (trail by 166 runs)
SJ Harmison 8-1-34-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
JL Langer 42* (80b 5x4) RT Ponting 19* (33b 2x4 1x6)
25.1 Flintoff to Langer, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, moving away after pitching, left alone
25.2 Flintoff to Langer, one run, a bit straighter this time, on the
pads, clipped away to the leg side for a single
25.3 Flintoff to Ponting, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, played at and missed, top ball that
25.4 Flintoff to Ponting, one run, worked through the leg side
25.5 Flintoff to Langer, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off, Langer
gets that in the middle of his bat and crashes the ball through
cover
25.6 Flintoff to Langer, no run, full and on the off, defended towards
mid-off
End of over 26 (6 runs) Australia 99/1 (trail by 160 runs)
A Flintoff 7-2-23-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
RT Ponting 20* (35b 2x4 1x6) JL Langer 47* (84b 6x4)
26.1 Harmison to Ponting, no run, good length ball outside the off,
defended to gully
26.2 Harmison to Ponting, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, punched through cover
26.3 Harmison to Langer, no run, short ball banged in, the ball climbs
high and Langer just about manages to defend the ball down
26.4 Harmison to Langer, no run, full and outside the off, left alone to
the keeper
26.5 Harmison to Langer, no run, full and on the off, driven at and
missed, rapped on the pad, the ball bounces to the off side
26.6 Harmison to Langer, no run, full and outside the off, left alone to
the keeper
End of over 27 (1 run) Australia 100/1 (trail by 159 runs)
SJ Harmison 9-1-35-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
RT Ponting 21* (37b 2x4 1x6) JL Langer 47* (88b 6x4)
Ashley Giles gets his first bowl of the match
27.1 Giles to Ponting, no run, fullish and on the off, defended
awkwardly to the leg side
27.2 Giles to Ponting, three runs, full and outside the off, driven
through point with an angled bat
27.3 Giles to Langer, no run, tossed up and on the off, defended back
down the pitch
27.4 Giles to Langer, bye: one run, full and down the leg side, left
alone, through for a leg-bye
Through for a bye rather
27.5 Giles to Ponting, no run, full and on the off, eased towards cover
27.6 Giles to Ponting, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid-off
End of over 28 (4 runs) Australia 104/1 (trail by 155 runs)
AF Giles 1-0-3-0 - Pavilion End
JL Langer 47* (90b 6x4) RT Ponting 24* (41b 2x4 1x6)
28.1 Harmison to Langer, no run, full and outside the off, left alone to
the keeper
28.2 Harmison to Langer, no run, good length ball on the stumps, Langer
plays and misses, off the pad to the gully area
28.3 Harmison to Langer, one run, short of a length and outside the off,
chopped through point for a single
28.4 Harmison to Ponting, no run, full and speared down the leg side,
flick played and missed
28.5 Harmison to Ponting, one run, short of a length and on the pads,
flicked down to fine-leg
28.6 Harmison to Langer, no run, full and on the stumps, defended back
down the pitch to Harmison
End of over 29 (2 runs) Australia 106/1 (trail by 153 runs)
SJ Harmison 10-1-37-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
RT Ponting 25* (43b 2x4 1x6) JL Langer 48* (94b 6x4)
29.1 Giles to Ponting, no run, tossed up and on the off, down the pitch
comes Ponting, only to defend
29.2 Giles to Ponting, no run, short of a length and on the pads,
defended to the leg side
29.3 Giles to Ponting, no run, full and on the off, defended to hte off
side
29.4 Giles to Ponting, one run, back of a length and on the pads, worked
away to the leg side
29.5 Giles to Langer, no run, outside the off and full, kicked away to
the leg side
29.6 Giles to Langer, one run, flatter this time and Langer sweeps well
through square-leg
End of over 30 (2 runs) Australia 108/1 (trail by 151 runs)
AF Giles 2-0-5-0 - Pavilion End
JL Langer 49* (96b 6x4) RT Ponting 26* (47b 2x4 1x6)
30.1 Harmison to Langer, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
cut down to gully
30.2 Harmison to Langer, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
Langer slants the bat and sends the ball down to third man
30.3 Harmison to Langer, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone
30.4 Harmison to Langer, one run
30.5 Harmison to Ponting, two runs, worked through the leg side for a
couple of runs
30.6 Harmison to Ponting, no run, driven to mid-on, no chance of a run
End of over 31 (7 runs) Australia 115/1 (trail by 144 runs)
SJ Harmison 11-1-44-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
JL Langer 54* (100b 7x4) RT Ponting 28* (49b 2x4 1x6)
And that is tea on the third day
Match State: Tea - Day 3
See you again in about 15 minutes at 1430 GMT
Welcome back to coverage of the final session of the third day's
play
The players are back on the field
Giles to bowl
Langer on strike
31.1 Giles to Langer, no run, flat and down the leg side, sweep played
and missed
31.2 Giles to Langer, no run, full and down the leg side, kicked away
31.3 Giles to Langer, one run, flat and on the off, worked through
square-leg for a single
31.4 Giles to Ponting, three runs, full and outside the off, driven
through cover
31.5 Giles to Langer, one run, comfortable single outside the off,
driven off the back foot
31.6 Giles to Ponting, no run, flighted and on the off, driven back to
the bowler
End of over 32 (5 runs) Australia 120/1 (trail by 139 runs)
AF Giles 3-0-10-0 - Pavilion End
JL Langer 56* (104b 7x4) RT Ponting 31* (51b 2x4 1x6)
32.1 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
cover, well fielded
32.2 Hoggard to Langer, FOUR, too full, on the pads, swinging down leg
side, clipped away through square-leg
32.3 Hoggard to Langer, one run, once again on the pads, this time
glanced down to fine-leg
32.4 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, full and outside the off, played down
to point with an angled bat
32.5 Hoggard to Ponting, two runs, back of a length and on the pads,
whipped through square-leg for a couple
32.6 Hoggard to Ponting, one run, full and outside the off, driven
through cover-point
End of over 33 (8 runs) Australia 128/1 (trail by 131 runs)
MJ Hoggard 8-2-33-0 - Radcliffe Road End
RT Ponting 34* (54b 2x4 1x6) JL Langer 61* (107b 8x4)
33.1 Giles to Ponting, one run, tossed up and outside the off, played
down to the off side for a quick single
33.2 Giles to Langer, no run, short of a length and on the pads,
defended to the leg side
33.3 Giles to Langer, no run
33.4 Giles to Langer, no run, full and on the off, defended to the leg
side
33.5 Giles to Langer, no run, well flighted and outside the off,
defended to the off side
33.6 Giles to Langer, OUT: on the stumps, Langer defends with bat in
front of pad, the ball goes off the glove onto the pad and bobs up
to the leg side, Bell takes a smart catch
Australia 129/2, Partnership of 79
JL Langer c Bell b Giles 61 (112b 8x4 0x6)
End of over 34 (1 run) Australia 129/2 (trail by 130 runs)
AF Giles 4-0-11-1 - Pavilion End
RT Ponting 35* (55b 2x4 1x6)
34.1 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, fullish and outside the off, a hint of
late away swing, left alone
34.2 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
cover
34.3 Hoggard to Ponting, no run
34.4 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, good length ball but a touch too wide
and swinging away, left alone
34.5 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, full and on the off, punched back at
Hoggard who fields and has a shy at the stumps
34.6 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, full and outside the off, shaping away,
left alone
End of over 35 (maiden) Australia 129/2 (trail by 130 runs)
MJ Hoggard 9-3-33-0 - Radcliffe Road End
DR Martyn 0* (0b) RT Ponting 35* (61b 2x4 1x6)
35.1 Giles to Martyn, no run, fullish and on the leg stump, defended to
the leg side
35.2 Giles to Martyn, no run, full and outside the off, played towards
point
35.3 Giles to Martyn, no run, pitches outside the leg and spins sharply
across the face of the bat to the keeper
35.4 Giles to Martyn, no run
35.5 Giles to Martyn, one run, back of a length and on the pads, worked
to the on side
35.6 Giles to Ponting, no run, flat and on the pads, defesive shot
played and missed, rapped on the pad
End of over 36 (1 run) Australia 130/2 (trail by 129 runs)
AF Giles 5-0-12-1 - Pavilion End
DR Martyn 1* (5b) RT Ponting 35* (62b 2x4 1x6)
36.1 Hoggard to Martyn, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid-off
36.2 Hoggard to Martyn, no run, full once more and late swing outside
the off, left alone
36.3 Hoggard to Martyn, no run, full and on the off, defended carefully
back down the pitch
36.4 Hoggard to Martyn, no run, full and on the off, defended towards
the off side
36.5 Hoggard to Martyn, no run, full and on the off, driven back to the
bowler
36.6 Hoggard to Martyn, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
cover
End of over 37 (maiden) Australia 130/2 (trail by 129 runs)
MJ Hoggard 10-4-33-0 - Radcliffe Road End
RT Ponting 35* (62b 2x4 1x6) DR Martyn 1* (11b)
37.1 Giles to Ponting, no run, fullish and on the off, the ball jumps a
bit and Ponting defends awkwardly
37.2 Giles to Ponting, one run, back of a length and on the pads, easily
worked through the leg side
37.3 Giles to Martyn, no run, full and on the stumps, defended to the
leg side
37.4 Giles to Martyn, two runs, full and on the pads, flicked well
through midwicket
37.5 Giles to Martyn, no run, on the off, Martyn comes forward and
defends
37.6 Giles to Martyn, no run, on the off once more, defended carefully
End of over 38 (3 runs) Australia 133/2 (trail by 126 runs)
AF Giles 6-0-15-1 - Pavilion End
RT Ponting 36* (64b 2x4 1x6) DR Martyn 3* (15b)
38.1 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, full and on the off, shaping away,
defended watchfully back down the pitch
38.2 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, short ball outside the off, does not
quite get up as Ponting expected, Ponting goes for a big pull and
misses
38.3 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, fuller and straighter, driven to mid-on
with the full face of the bat
38.4 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, fullish and on the off, Ponting comes
well forward and defends
38.5 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, fullish and far enough outside the off
for Ponting to shoulder arms and leave the ball alone to the
keeper
38.6 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, full and down the leg side, flick
played and missed, off the pad to Jones who dives and gathers
End of over 39 (maiden) Australia 133/2 (trail by 126 runs)
MJ Hoggard 11-5-33-0 - Radcliffe Road End
DR Martyn 3* (15b) RT Ponting 36* (70b 2x4 1x6)
39.1 Giles to Martyn, no run, flat and on the pads, defended
39.2 Giles to Martyn, one run, tossed up and far down the leg side,
worked well through square-leg
39.3 Giles to Ponting, FOUR, tossed up and outside the off, down the
pitch and driven inside out through cover
39.4 Giles to Ponting, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
spinning away, left alone
39.5 Giles to Ponting, no run, full and on the pads, defended carefully
39.6 Giles to Ponting, one run, short of a length and outside the off,
eased past point
End of over 40 (6 runs) Australia 139/2 (trail by 120 runs)
AF Giles 7-0-21-1 - Pavilion End
RT Ponting 41* (74b 3x4 1x6) DR Martyn 4* (17b)
40.1 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, full and on the off, a hint of away
swing, driven to mid-on
40.2 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, full and far outside the off stump,
shaping away, left alone to the keeper
40.3 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, full and down the leg side, flick
played and missed, through to the keeper
40.4 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, driven to mid-on
40.5 Hoggard to Ponting, (noball) no run, fullish and outside the off,
left well alone, no-ball called
40.5 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, good length ball outside the off,
driven well, and hard, but straight to short cover
40.6 Hoggard to Ponting, one run, slightly short and Ponting pounces on
it, pulling well through square-leg
End of over 41 (2 runs) Australia 141/2 (trail by 118 runs)
MJ Hoggard 12-5-35-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
RT Ponting 42* (81b 3x4 1x6) DR Martyn 4* (17b)
41.1 Giles to Ponting, one run, tossed up and outside the off, eased
past short cover for a single
41.2 Giles to Martyn, no run, fullish again and on the off, pushed wide
of mid-off
41.3 Giles to Martyn, one run, back of a length and on the pads, Martyn
goes back and whips the ball through midwicket
41.4 Giles to Ponting, two runs, short and just enough width for Ponting
to rock back and crack the ball through cover, Pietersen feilds
well on the boundary
41.5 Giles to Ponting, two runs, again a bit too short and Ponting plays
an identical shot to the last one for an identical result
41.6 Giles to Ponting, no run, fuller and straighter, defended
End of over 42 (6 runs) Australia 147/2 (trail by 112 runs)
AF Giles 8-0-27-1 - Pavilion End
DR Martyn 5* (19b) RT Ponting 47* (85b 3x4 1x6)
42.1 Hoggard to Martyn, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
short-cover
42.2 Hoggard to Martyn, no run, straight one this time, on middle stump,
Martyn defends to the leg side
42.3 Hoggard to Martyn, no run, full and outside the off, shaping away,
played at and missed, that was a false shot from Martyn
42.4 Hoggard to Martyn, no run, full again and on the off, defended back
towards the off side
42.5 Hoggard to Martyn, one run, slightly short and down the leg side,
helped round the corner
42.6 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid-off
End of over 43 (1 run) Australia 148/2 (trail by 111 runs)
MJ Hoggard 13-5-36-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
DR Martyn 6* (24b) RT Ponting 47* (86b 3x4 1x6)
And that is the drinks break
Match State: Drinks
43.1 Giles to Martyn, FOUR, full-toss down the leg side, flicked through
midwicket with ease
43.2 Giles to Martyn, one run, short of a length and outside the off,
cut away through cover
43.3 Giles to Ponting, one run, swept down to fine-leg
43.4 Giles to Martyn, one run, flat and on the pads, turned away easily
to fine-leg
43.5 Giles to Ponting, no run, outside the leg stump and kicked away
43.6 Giles to Ponting, no run, short of a length and on the off, played
back down the pitch to the bowler
End of over 44 (7 runs) Australia 155/2 (trail by 104 runs)
AF Giles 9-0-34-1 - Pavilion End
DR Martyn 12* (27b 1x4) RT Ponting 48* (89b 3x4 1x6)
44.1 Flintoff to Martyn, no run, RUN OUT! Martyn plays this to cover and
runs, Ponting sets off for a single, he runs hard, Gary Pratt, the
12th man, throws the stumps down and Ponting is gone!
Australia 155/3, Partnership of 26
RT Ponting run out (sub (GJ Pratt)) 48 (89b 3x4 1x6)
44.2 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
tucked to the on side
44.3 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
played to cover
44.4 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
defended awkwardly
44.5 Flintoff to Clarke, FOUR, on the pads and Clarke gets that away to
fine-leg
44.6 Flintoff to Clarke, no run
End of over 45 (4 runs) Australia 159/3 (trail by 100 runs)
A Flintoff 8-2-27-1 (3nb) - Radcliffe Road End
DR Martyn 12* (28b 1x4) MJ Clarke 4* (5b 1x4)
45.1 Bell to Martyn, one run, full and outside the off, steered past
point
45.2 Bell to Clarke, (noball) no run, fullish and outside the off, a
hint of away swing, driven at and missed
45.2 Bell to Clarke, no run, fullish and on the off, defended
45.3 Bell to Clarke, no run, short of a good length and outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
45.4 Bell to Clarke, no run, fullish and outside the off once more, left
alone
45.5 Bell to Clarke, no run, full and on the off, once again a hint of
away swing, driven towards cover
45.6 Bell to Clarke, no run, just short of a good length and on the off,
defended
End of over 46 (2 runs) Australia 161/3 (trail by 98 runs)
IR Bell 1-0-2-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
DR Martyn 13* (29b 1x4) MJ Clarke 4* (11b 1x4)
46.1 Flintoff to Martyn, OUT: just short of a good length and outside
the off, straightening a touch, Martyn fishes outside the off and
edges to the keeper
Australia 161/4, Partnership of 6
DR Martyn c GO Jones b Flintoff 13 (30b 1x4 0x6)
MJ Clarke 4* (11b 1x4) A Flintoff 8.1-2-27-2 (3nb)
46.2 Flintoff to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone
46.3 Flintoff to Katich, no run, full and on the off, driven to cover
46.4 Flintoff to Katich, no run, full and on the off, defended
46.5 Flintoff to Katich, no run
46.6 Flintoff to Katich, no run, fullish and on the off, worked to the
leg side
End of over 47 (maiden) Australia 161/4 (trail by 98 runs)
A Flintoff 9-3-27-2 (3nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MJ Clarke 4* (11b 1x4) SM Katich 0* (5b)
47.1 Bell to Clarke, one run, worked away to the leg side for a single
47.2 Bell to Katich, no run, full and far outside the off stump, left
alone
47.3 Bell to Katich, (noball) no run, full and outside the off, left
alone
47.3 Bell to Katich, no run, again full and outside the off, left alone
to the keeper
47.4 Bell to Katich, (noball) no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone
47.4 Bell to Katich, no run, fullish and on the off, driven to mid-off
47.5 Bell to Katich, no run, full and outside the off, driven at, off
the inside edge to the leg side
47.6 Bell to Katich, FOUR, full and outside the off, driven well over
cover
End of over 48 (7 runs) Australia 168/4 (trail by 91 runs)
IR Bell 2-0-9-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 5* (12b 1x4) SM Katich 4* (12b 1x4)
47.6 Bell to Katich, one run
End of over 48 (8 runs) Australia 169/4 (trail by 90 runs)
IR Bell 2-0-10-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 5* (13b 1x4) MJ Clarke 5* (12b 1x4)
48.1 Flintoff to Katich, one run
48.2 Flintoff to Clarke, no run
48.3 Flintoff to Clarke, no run
48.4 Flintoff to Clarke, no run
48.5 Flintoff to Clarke, no run
48.6 Flintoff to Clarke, one run, another risky single taken
End of over 49 (2 runs) Australia 171/4 (trail by 88 runs)
A Flintoff 10-3-29-2 (3nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MJ Clarke 6* (17b 1x4) SM Katich 6* (14b 1x4)
49.1 Bell to Clarke, no run, full and outside the off, driven to mid-on
49.2 Bell to Clarke, no run, full again and straight, driven to mid-on
once more
49.3 Bell to Clarke, no run
49.4 Bell to Clarke, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid-off
49.5 Bell to Clarke, no run, full again and on the off, pushed to mid-
off
49.6 Bell to Clarke, one run, full and straight, clipped to the leg side
End of over 50 (1 run) Australia 172/4 (trail by 87 runs)
IR Bell 3-0-11-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 7* (23b 1x4) SM Katich 6* (14b 1x4)
50.1 Harmison to Clarke, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, clarke feels for it and is beaten
50.2 Harmison to Clarke, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, the ball pitches and moves away, left alone to the keeper
50.3 Harmison to Clarke, no run, full and on the off, driven to Harmison
50.4 Harmison to Clarke, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
driven to cover
50.5 Harmison to Clarke, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
50.6 Harmison to Clarke, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
End of over 51 (maiden) Australia 172/4 (trail by 87 runs)
SJ Harmison 12-2-44-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 6* (14b 1x4) MJ Clarke 7* (29b 1x4)
51.1 Giles to Katich, no run, full and down the leg side, flick played
and missed
51.2 Giles to Katich, two runs, worked through midwicket for a couple of
runs
51.3 Giles to Katich, one run, worked through the leg side
51.4 Giles to Clarke, no run, short and a bit of width, cut towards the
off side
51.5 Giles to Clarke, no run, fullish and on the off, defended towards
cover
51.6 Giles to Clarke, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
punched to cover
End of over 52 (3 runs) Australia 175/4 (trail by 84 runs)
AF Giles 10-0-37-1 - Pavilion End
SM Katich 9* (17b 1x4) MJ Clarke 7* (32b 1x4)
News has come in that simon Jones has been taken to hospital to
have tests done on an injured ankle. Further updates when he
returns to the field.
52.1 Harmison to Katich, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
52.2 Harmison to Katich, no run, full and on the off, Katich drives back
down the pitch, Harmison puts that Newcastle boot out and stops
the ball
52.3 Harmison to Katich, no run, just short of a length and on the pads,
defended to the leg side
52.4 Harmison to Katich, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
worked to the on side
52.5 Harmison to Clarke, no run, short and outside the off, Clarke looks
to pull and then bails out of the shot at the last moment
52.6 Harmison to Clarke, FOUR, short and a bit of width and Clarke
slashes through point
End of over 53 (5 runs) Australia 180/4 (trail by 79 runs)
SJ Harmison 13-2-49-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 10* (21b 1x4) MJ Clarke 11* (34b 2x4)
Giles to continue over the stumps to Katich
53.1 Giles to Katich, no run, good length delivery, just outside the
rough, Katich leans forward and pads it away defensively
53.2 Giles to Katich, no run, good length delivery, turning into Katich,
Katich stays back and turns it away to the onside
53.3 Giles to Katich, one run, full delivery from Giles this time, a bit
of width too on that, Katich cuts it away to the sweeper cover
region, and there's enough time for a single
53.4 Giles to Clarke, one run, outside leg and turning across Clarke,
Clarke turns it behind square and takes off for a quick single
53.5 Giles to Katich, no run, flighted delivery from Giles, Katich
charges down the ground but decides it s too full to play a
stroke, pads it away, stifled appeal from Giles
53.6 Giles to Katich, no run, tossed up delivery again, this time Katich
comes down but its too close to play an attacking stroke, pushes
it back to Giles
End of over 54 (2 runs) Australia 182/4 (trail by 77 runs)
AF Giles 11-0-39-1 - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 12* (35b 2x4) SM Katich 11* (26b 1x4)
Discussion between Vaughan and Harmison about the field for Michael
Clarke
54.1 Harmison to Clarke, no run, good length delivery from Harmison,
angling into the right hander, bnowled at 86 mph, Clarke comes
forward and offers the full face of the bat, good defensive shot
that one
54.2 Harmison to Clarke, no run, short of a length this time, and
outside the off, Clarke stays back and drives it away to the man
at point
54.3 Harmison to Clarke, no run, fuller delivery from Harmison this
time, on the off stump, Clarke plays the ondrive, but cant get the
ball past the man at mid on
54.4 Harmison to Clarke, no run, delivery on the pads again, this time
Clarke shuffles across the stumps and plays it away to the onside,
the man at mid wicket does the tidying up
54.5 Harmison to Clarke, one run, slower off cutter from Harmison, a bit
of room this time, Clarke uts it away to the right side of the man
at point, takes a single
54.6 Harmison to Katich, no run, slower delivery, bowled at 85mph, this
time ends up as a full toss, Katich plays through the line to the
man at mind on
End of over 55 (1 run) Australia 183/4 (trail by 76 runs)
SJ Harmison 14-2-50-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MJ Clarke 13* (40b 2x4) SM Katich 11* (27b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
55.1 Giles to Clarke, no run, flat and on the pads, kicked away
55.2 Giles to Clarke, no run, on the off this time, defended with a
straight bat
55.3 Giles to Clarke, no run, short of a length and on the off, Clarke
cuts down to slip
55.4 Giles to Clarke, no run, down the pitch and kicked away
Packed off side field. Slip, silly point, straight mid-off, short
cover
55.5 Giles to Clarke, no run, down the pitch and defended
55.6 Giles to Clarke, one run, slightly shorter and outside the off,
slashed through point
End of over 56 (1 run) Australia 184/4 (trail by 75 runs)
AF Giles 12-0-40-1 - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 14* (46b 2x4) SM Katich 11* (27b 1x4)
56.1 Harmison to Clarke, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
56.2 Harmison to Clarke, three runs, full and outside the off, driven
well through cover, Pratt gives chase and fields
56.3 Harmison to Katich, no run, short ball dug in but it is far down
the leg side and easily left alone to the keeper who moves well
and collects
56.4 Harmison to Katich, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid-off
56.5 Harmison to Katich, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
left well alone to the keeper
56.6 Harmison to Katich, one run, just short of a length and outside the
off, played to cover
End of over 57 (4 runs) Australia 188/4 (trail by 71 runs)
SJ Harmison 15-2-54-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 12* (31b 1x4) MJ Clarke 17* (48b 2x4)
57.1 Giles to Katich, one run, full and on the off, worked away through
the on side
57.2 Giles to Clarke, no run, full and on the stumps, Clarke comes
forward and defends
57.3 Giles to Clarke, no run, short of a length and on the off, Clarke
goes back and pushes towards mid-off
57.4 Giles to Clarke, one run, on the pads this time tucked away through
the leg side
57.5 Giles to Katich, no run, full and outside the off, kicked away
easily
57.6 Giles to Katich, no run, flatter and down the leg side, off the
pads towards forward short-leg
End of over 58 (2 runs) Australia 190/4 (trail by 69 runs)
AF Giles 13-0-42-1 - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 18* (51b 2x4) SM Katich 13* (34b 1x4)
Hoggard is back at the Radcliffe Road End
58.1 Hoggard to Clarke, one run, just short of a good length and on the
off, worked to the leg side
58.2 Hoggard to Katich, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
played at and missed
58.3 Hoggard to Katich, one run, fuller and on the off, driven just wide
of cover for a single
58.4 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, fullish and on the off, Hoggard just
threatening to swing the ball, defended carefully
58.5 Hoggard to Clarke, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
worked away through the leg side for a run
58.6 Hoggard to Katich, no run, good length ball outside the off,
slanting away with the angle, left alone
End of over 59 (3 runs) Australia 193/4 (trail by 66 runs)
MJ Hoggard 14-5-39-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MJ Clarke 20* (54b 2x4) SM Katich 14* (37b 1x4)
59.1 Giles to Clarke, no run, short of a length and a bit of width, cut
hard but there is plenty of cover in the off side
59.2 Giles to Clarke, no run, quicker ball, Clarke feels for it and
misses, lucky not to edge that
59.3 Giles to Clarke, one run, down the pitch and defended to the leg
side for a single
59.4 Giles to Katich, no run, full and far outside the off, easily
kicked away
59.5 Giles to Katich, one run, full and straight, glanced down to fine-
leg for a single
59.6 Giles to Clarke, no run, tossed up and on the pads, stroked back to
Giles
End of over 60 (2 runs) Australia 195/4 (trail by 64 runs)
AF Giles 14-0-44-1 - Pavilion End
SM Katich 15* (39b 1x4) MJ Clarke 21* (58b 2x4)
60.1 Hoggard to Katich, no run, short of a driving length and on the
off, pushed uppishly towards mid-off
60.2 Hoggard to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, going across the left hander with the angle, left alone to
the keeper
60.3 Hoggard to Katich, one run, just short of a length and outside the
off, eased through cover with an angled bat, only a single as
there is a sweeper out
60.4 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, played back down the pitch to Hoggard
60.5 Hoggard to Clarke, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
steered down past gully for a boundary
60.6 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, full and down the leg side, flick played
and missed, through to the keeper
End of over 61 (5 runs) Australia 200/4 (trail by 59 runs)
MJ Hoggard 15-5-44-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 16* (42b 1x4) MJ Clarke 25* (61b 3x4)
Flintoff back into the attack
61.1 Flintoff to Katich, one run, full and outside the off, driven to
cover
61.2 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
61.3 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
61.4 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short ball on the stumps, easily ducked
under
61.5 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, inside edge back onto pad, Flintoff
bowling a probing line here
61.6 Flintoff to Clarke, one run, short of a length and outside the off,
Clarke plays away from his body and manages an inside edge down to
fine-leg
End of over 62 (2 runs) Australia 202/4 (trail by 57 runs)
A Flintoff 11-3-31-2 (3nb) - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 26* (66b 3x4) SM Katich 17* (43b 1x4)
62.1 Giles to Clarke, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off, cut
hard off the back foot through cover, Pietersen dives and stops
the ball but throws it over the ropes as he tumbles
62.2 Giles to Clarke, FOUR, and once again a bit of width and Clarke
rocks back and cuts well backward of point
62.3 Giles to Clarke, one run, down the pitch and flicked through
midwicket
62.4 Giles to Katich, no run, down the pitch to a flighted one and
flicked to short-leg
62.5 Giles to Katich, one run, slightly shorter and worked down to fine-
leg
62.6 Giles to Clarke, no run, well flighted and on the stumps, Clarke
lunges forward and tries to push at it, he misses completely but
then so does Geraint Jones. Stumping chance missed!
End of over 63 (10 runs) Australia 212/4 (trail by 47 runs)
AF Giles 15-0-54-1 - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 18* (45b 1x4) MJ Clarke 35* (70b 5x4)
63.1 Flintoff to Katich, no run, full and on the off, played back to
flintoff
63.2 Flintoff to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, angling away, left alone
63.3 Flintoff to Katich, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
63.4 Flintoff to Katich, one run, full and outside the off, driven
through cover
63.5 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone
63.6 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, full and on the stumps, played back to
the bowler
End of over 64 (1 run) Australia 213/4 (trail by 46 runs)
A Flintoff 12-3-32-2 (3nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 19* (49b 1x4) MJ Clarke 35* (72b 5x4)
64.1 Giles to Katich, no run, full and outside the off, padded away
64.2 Giles to Katich, no run, full and outside the off, Katich plays
back and defends
64.3 Giles to Katich, no run, sharp turn from the rough, defended
64.4 Giles to Katich, no run, short of a length and on the off, defended
to the leg side
64.5 Giles to Katich, no run, tossed up and outside the off, down the
pitch and kicked away
64.6 Giles to Katich, no run, flat and on the off, clipped to the leg
side
End of over 65 (maiden) Australia 213/4 (trail by 46 runs)
AF Giles 16-1-54-1 - Radcliffe Road End
MJ Clarke 35* (72b 5x4) SM Katich 19* (55b 1x4)
65.1 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short of a length and on the stumps,
ducked under
65.2 Flintoff to Clarke, one run, full and down the leg side, flicked
down to fine-leg
65.3 Flintoff to Katich, no run, full and outside the off, eased to
cover
65.4 Flintoff to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone
65.5 Flintoff to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone
65.6 Flintoff to Katich, no run, full and on the off, defended carefully
End of over 66 (1 run) Australia 214/4 (trail by 45 runs)
A Flintoff 13-3-33-2 (3nb) - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 36* (74b 5x4) SM Katich 19* (59b 1x4)
66.1 Giles to Clarke, one run, full and on the pads, whipped to the on
side for a single
66.2 Giles to Katich, FOUR, short and a bit of width outside the off,
cut played, under edge past the wicketkeeper for four
66.3 Giles to Katich, one run, low full-toss, flicked to mid-on for a
single
66.4 Giles to Clarke, no run, flat and on the leg stump, kicked away to
the leg side
66.5 Giles to Clarke, two runs, full and on the pads, whipped through
square-leg
66.6 Giles to Clarke, no run, full and outside the off, left alone to
the keeper
End of over 67 (8 runs) Australia 222/4 (trail by 37 runs)
AF Giles 17-1-62-1 - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 24* (61b 2x4) MJ Clarke 39* (78b 5x4)
The umpires look at the light meter and decide that conditions are
too dark for play
The light is offered and the batsmen gladly accept and walk off the
field
But since this is after the scheduled close, which was about 11
minutes ago, there will be no resumption
That is stumps on the third day
This is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off for the moment
saying cheers and good night
See you again for the start of the fourth day's play at 0930 GMT
tomorrow
Do send any feedback you have to http://www.cricinfo.com/co
mmentary.html
Match State: Stumps - Day 3
Hello and welcome to coverage of the fourth day's play of this
Ashes Test
Play is about to get under way at Trent Bridge
The players are ready, Katich is on strike, Flintoff has the ball
67.1 Flintoff to Katich, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, slanting away from Katich who leaves the ball well alone
67.2 Flintoff to Katich, (noball) no run, and Flintoff bowls his first
no-ball of the day, it's full and straight and guided to gully
with an angled bat
67.2 Flintoff to Katich, no run, Corker! Just short of a good length and
on the off, the ball gets big on Katich and the angle slides the
ball past the outside edge. That is a good ball to get early on
67.3 Flintoff to Katich, one run, too straight this time and Katich puts
that play-and-miss behind him and works the ball down to fine-leg
for a single
67.4 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short one banged in to Clarke but he
seems to be expecting it and ducks easily under it. That was
decent pace as well at 92 mph
67.5 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, this one pitches and moves away from the right-handed Clarke,
left well alone to the keeper
67.6 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, fuller this time but wide enough
outside the off for Clarke to shoulder arms and let the ball sail
harmlessly through to Geraint Jones
End of over 68 (2 runs) Australia 224/4 (trail by 35 runs)
A Flintoff 14-3-35-2 (4nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 25* (65b 2x4) MJ Clarke 39* (81b 5x4)
68.1 Harmison to Katich, one run, Katich picks a run off Harmison
68.2 Harmison to Clarke, two runs, fullish and on the stumps, driven
back down the pitch past the bowler to long on, Vaughan gives
chase, slides and fields
68.3 Harmison to Clarke, no run, low full-toss on the off stump, patted
to mid-off
68.4 Harmison to Clarke, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, worked to the on side
68.5 Harmison to Clarke, one run, eased through cover for a single
68.6 Harmison to Katich, no run, full and on the off, played back down
the pitch
End of over 69 (4 runs) Australia 228/4 (trail by 31 runs)
SJ Harmison 16-2-58-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MJ Clarke 42* (85b 5x4) SM Katich 26* (67b 2x4)
69.1 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, good length ball outside the off, left
alone
69.2 Flintoff to Clarke, (noball) no run, back of a length and outside
the off, left well alone
69.2 Flintoff to Clarke, no run
69.3 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
69.4 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left well alone
69.5 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, full and on the off, driven back to the
bowler
69.6 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, fullish and on the off, swinging in
too, defended well back down the pitch
End of over 70 (1 run) Australia 229/4 (trail by 30 runs)
A Flintoff 15-3-36-2 (5nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 26* (67b 2x4) MJ Clarke 42* (92b 5x4)
70.1 Harmison to Katich, no run, full and on the off, Katich plays
carefully back down the pitch
70.2 Harmison to Katich, one run, low full-toss outside the off, driven
back past the bowler to mid-off
70.3 Harmison to Clarke, one run, short of a length and outside the off,
Clarke eases the ball through cover
70.4 Harmison to Katich, no run, round the wicket, just short of a good
length, Katich watches this carefully and lets it go through to
Geraint Jones
70.5 Harmison to Katich, no run, fuller this time and yes, on the off,
defended back down the pitch
70.6 Harmison to Katich, one run, outside the off this time, easier for
Katich to work the ball away to the cover region for a single
End of over 71 (3 runs) Australia 232/4 (trail by 27 runs)
SJ Harmison 17-2-61-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 28* (72b 2x4) MJ Clarke 43* (93b 5x4)
71.1 Flintoff to Katich, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper
71.2 Flintoff to Katich, (noball) no run, and another no-ball here from
Flintoff, left alone to the keeper
71.2 Flintoff to Katich, no run, short of a good length once more and
outside the off, left alone easily to the keeper
71.3 Flintoff to Katich, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
curving away from the left-handed Katich, left alone
71.4 Flintoff to Katich, no run, on the off, that's the best line,
Katich guides awkwardly to gully
71.5 Flintoff to Katich, one run, worked to the on side
71.6 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, on the off and full, driven to cover
End of over 72 (2 runs) Australia 234/4 (trail by 25 runs)
A Flintoff 16-3-38-2 (6nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 29* (78b 2x4) MJ Clarke 43* (94b 5x4)
72.1 Giles to Katich, one run, on the off, spinning in a touch, worked
through the leg side for a single
72.2 Giles to Clarke, no run, tossed up and on the leg stump, Clarke
comes down and tries to flick, off the leading to Bell, tough
tough chance but he gets a hand to it and grasses it
72.3 Giles to Clarke, no run, defended back down the pitch
72.4 Giles to Clarke, no run, defended to the leg side
72.5 Giles to Clarke, no run, full and on the stumps, defended back down
the pitch with bat and pad held close together
72.6 Giles to Clarke, no run, fullish, good loop on that one, kicked
back down the pitch
End of over 73 (1 run) Australia 235/4 (trail by 24 runs)
AF Giles 18-1-63-1 - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 30* (79b 2x4) MJ Clarke 43* (99b 5x4)
73.1 Flintoff to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone
73.2 Flintoff to Katich, one run, full and outside the off, eased
through cover for a single
73.3 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, full and outside the off, left well
alone to the keeper
73.4 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, fullish and outside the off, swinging
away, left alone
73.5 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
punched to gully
73.6 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, fuller and on the off, played back to
the bowler
End of over 74 (1 run) Australia 236/4 (trail by 23 runs)
A Flintoff 17-3-39-2 (6nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 31* (81b 2x4) MJ Clarke 43* (103b 5x4)
74.1 Giles to Katich, no run, flat and on the off, Katich moves across
and works the ball to the leg side
74.2 Giles to Katich, no run, defended towards cover
74.3 Giles to Katich, no run, flat one this time and on the off, Giles
varying his flight, defended back down the pitch
74.4 Giles to Katich, one run, down the pitch and worked to long-on for
a single
74.5 Giles to Clarke, three runs, short and a bit of width, Clarke gives
himself a bit of room to play a rasping cut, the ball goes off the
edge and just about beats Trescothick at slip. That is a dangerous
shot to play against Giles
74.6 Giles to Katich, no run, fuller and on the off, played back down
the pitch
End of over 75 (4 runs) Australia 240/4 (trail by 19 runs)
AF Giles 19-1-67-1 - Radcliffe Road End
MJ Clarke 46* (104b 5x4) SM Katich 32* (86b 2x4)
75.1 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short one banged in, Clarke thinks
about pulling but wisely refrains
75.2 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, another short one, very well directed,
this one spears up into Clarke who fends awkwardly. Luckily for
young Pup the ball lands safely in the off side
75.3 Flintoff to Clarke, two runs, a bit too straight and fullish,
clipped down to fine-leg
75.4 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short of a length and on the off, this
time Clarke stands tall on tip toe and defends back down the pitch
with a straight bat
75.5 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, fullish and outside the off, left well
alone
75.6 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, full once more and outside the off,
left alone
End of over 76 (2 runs) Australia 242/4 (trail by 17 runs)
A Flintoff 18-3-41-2 (6nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 32* (86b 2x4) MJ Clarke 48* (110b 5x4)
76.1 Giles to Katich, no run, tossed up and on the off, defended
carefully
76.2 Giles to Katich, no run, full and outside the off, Katich tucks bat
behind pad and kicks away
76.3 Giles to Katich, no run, flatter and quicker, this one is fired in
on off, Katish defends to the off side, Clarke wants a single but
is sent back as Giles fields and throws at the stumps
76.4 Giles to Katich, no run, defended towards gully
76.5 Giles to Katich, no run, full and far outside the off, kicked away
easily, there's the customary appeal as no shot was offered
76.6 Giles to Katich, no run, down the pitch comes Katich and defends
End of over 77 (maiden) Australia 242/4 (trail by 17 runs)
AF Giles 20-2-67-1 - Radcliffe Road End
MJ Clarke 48* (110b 5x4) SM Katich 32* (92b 2x4)
Bell comes into the attack
77.1 Bell to Clarke, no run, full and outside the off a hint of away
swing, let alone
77.2 Bell to Clarke, no run, fullish and on the off, defended back down
the pitch
77.3 Bell to Clarke, no run, floated in and on the off, driven hard but
straight to cover
77.4 Bell to Clarke, no run, pushed through wide outside the off, left
alone
77.5 Bell to Clarke, no run, closer to the off, good length, no swing
there, defended
77.6 Bell to Clarke, no run, full and on the off, defended to hand Bell
a maiden over
End of over 78 (maiden) Australia 242/4 (trail by 17 runs)
IR Bell 4-1-11-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 32* (92b 2x4) MJ Clarke 48* (116b 5x4)
78.1 Giles to Katich, no run, fullish and outside the off, driven
towards cover
78.2 Giles to Katich, one run, short of a length and down the leg side,
pulled through square-leg
78.3 Giles to Clarke, no run, full and down the leg side, Clarke tries
to work to the on side, off the edge towards the offf side
78.4 Giles to Clarke, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
driven to cover
78.5 Giles to Clarke, no run, full and down the leg side, quicker ball,
hit on the pad, loud shout but that has pitched outside leg
78.6 Giles to Clarke, no run, on the leg stump this time and Clarke
defends with the full face of the bat
End of over 79 (1 run) Australia 243/4 (trail by 16 runs)
AF Giles 21-2-68-1 - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 33* (94b 2x4) MJ Clarke 48* (120b 5x4)
79.1 Bell to Katich, one run, full and on the pads, worked to the leg
side for a single
79.2 Bell to Clarke, no run, full and outside the off, left alone to the
keeper
79.3 Bell to Clarke, no run, full and far outside the off, left alone
79.4 Bell to Clarke, no run
79.5 Bell to Clarke, no run, full and far outside the off, left alone to
the keeper
79.6 Bell to Clarke, no run, full and far outside the off, left alone
End of over 80 (1 run) Australia 244/4 (trail by 15 runs)
IR Bell 5-1-12-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 34* (95b 2x4) MJ Clarke 48* (125b 5x4)
80.1 Giles to Katich, no run, full and on the pads, worked to the on
side
80.2 Giles to Katich, no run, short and on the off, defended back down
the pitch
80.3 Giles to Katich, no run, down the pitch and kicked away
80.4 Giles to Katich, no run, full and outside the off, left alone to
the keeper
80.5 Giles to Katich, no run, tossed up and on the off, worked to the
bowler
80.6 Giles to Katich, no run, driven to cover
End of over 81 (maiden) Australia 244/4 (trail by 15 runs)
AF Giles 22-3-68-1 - Radcliffe Road End
MJ Clarke 48* (125b 5x4) SM Katich 34* (101b 2x4)
81.1 Bell to Clarke, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
81.2 Bell to Clarke, no run, good length ball outside the off, left
alone to the keeper
81.3 Bell to Clarke, no run
81.4 Bell to Clarke, no run, full and far outside the off, left alone to
the keeper
81.5 Bell to Clarke, no run, full and on the off, defended to the off
side
81.6 Bell to Clarke, no run, full and on the stumps, driven to the on
side
End of over 82 (maiden) Australia 244/4 (trail by 15 runs)
IR Bell 6-2-12-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 34* (101b 2x4) MJ Clarke 48* (131b 5x4)
82.1 Giles to Katich, one run, full and on the off, defended through
midwicket
82.2 Giles to Clarke, no run, full and on the off, defended down the
pitch
82.3 Giles to Clarke, no run, full and down the leg side, defended to
the leg side
82.4 Giles to Clarke, two runs, full and on the off, down the pitch and
driven through the leg side
82.5 Giles to Clarke, no run
Clarke's got to his half-century, and it is an important one
82.6 Giles to Clarke, no run, full and on the off, defended carefully
End of over 83 (3 runs) Australia 247/4 (trail by 12 runs)
AF Giles 23-3-71-1 - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 35* (102b 2x4) MJ Clarke 50* (136b 5x4)
83.1 Harmison to Katich, one run, on the pads, flicked down to fine-leg
where Trevor Penney, yet another England substitute, fields
83.2 Harmison to Clarke, no run, fullish and outside the off, left alone
to the keeper
We've already seen Darren Thomas, another substitute on earlierr
And the second new-ball has been taken after 83.2 overs
83.3 Harmison to Clarke, no run, fullish and outside the off, left alone
83.4 Harmison to Clarke, no run, fullish and very wide outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
83.5 Harmison to Clarke, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, played down with soft hands
83.6 Harmison to Clarke, no run, short ball banged in, ducked well under
End of over 84 (1 run) Australia 248/4 (trail by 11 runs)
SJ Harmison 18-2-62-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 36* (103b 2x4) MJ Clarke 50* (141b 5x4)
And at the end of the first hour's play Aleem Dar calls for drinks
Match State: Drinks
Hoggard is back into the attack
two slips and a gully in position
84.1 Hoggard to Katich, one run, pitched up outside the off stump,
Katich pushes forward and punches it away into the gap between the
cover fielders
84.2 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, short of a good length delivery, close
to the off stump line, Clarke reads it well and leaves it for the
keeper
84.3 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, no swing there, Clarke lets it go
84.4 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, another good length delivery outside the
off stump and Clarke offers no shot
84.5 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, fraction short on this occasion, again
outside the off stump and Clarke leaves it for the keeper
84.6 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, this one is too close to the leave,
defended on the front-foot with a straight bat
End of over 85 (1 run) Australia 249/4 (trail by 10 runs)
MJ Hoggard 16-5-45-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 37* (104b 2x4) MJ Clarke 50* (146b 5x4)
85.1 Harmison to Katich, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
off stump line, defended on the front-foot and the ball rolls away
towards point
85.2 Harmison to Katich, no run, short of a good length delivery,
pitched outside the leg stump and angling across the left-hander,
Katich leans away and leaves it for the keeper
85.3 Harmison to Katich, no run, outside the off stump, defended
watchfully
85.4 Harmison to Katich, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
no shot offered
two slips in place for Harmison
85.5 Harmison to Katich, no run, angling in from outside the leg stump,
defended on the back-foot, ball rolls down to the mid-off region
85.6 Harmison to Katich, no run, left alone outside the off stump,
maiden
End of over 86 (maiden) Australia 249/4 (trail by 10 runs)
SJ Harmison 19-3-62-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 50* (146b 5x4) SM Katich 37* (110b 2x4)
86.1 Hoggard to Clarke, FOUR, good length ball outside the off, driven
at, off the outside edge down to third man
86.2 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, full and on the pads, worked to the on
side
86.3 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
86.4 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, full and on the off, a hint of swing,
defended
86.5 Hoggard to Clarke, no run
86.6 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, left alone outside the off, the ball
goes to the keeper
End of over 87 (4 runs) Australia 253/4 (trail by 6 runs)
MJ Hoggard 17-5-49-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 37* (110b 2x4) MJ Clarke 54* (152b 6x4)
87.1 Harmison to Katich, no run
87.2 Harmison to Katich, no run, full and on the off, driven towards mid
off
87.3 Harmison to Katich, one run, full and on the off, driven to cover
87.4 Harmison to Clarke, no run, full and on the off, driven awkwardly
to the on side
87.5 Harmison to Clarke, no run, short ball outside the off, left alone
to the keeper
87.6 Harmison to Clarke, no run, good length ball outside the off, left
alone to the keeper
End of over 88 (1 run) Australia 254/4 (trail by 5 runs)
SJ Harmison 20-3-63-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 38* (113b 2x4) MJ Clarke 54* (155b 6x4)
88.1 Hoggard to Katich, no run, full and on the off, flicked well
towards square-leg
88.2 Hoggard to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, played down to gully
88.3 Hoggard to Katich, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
88.4 Hoggard to Katich, no run, full and on the off, swinging in a
touch, defended back down the pitch
88.5 Hoggard to Katich, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
88.6 Hoggard to Katich, no run, another maiden, driven to cover
End of over 89 (maiden) Australia 254/4 (trail by 5 runs)
MJ Hoggard 18-6-49-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MJ Clarke 54* (155b 6x4) SM Katich 38* (119b 2x4)
89.1 Harmison to Clarke, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left well alone
89.2 Harmison to Clarke, no run, slightly fuller and outside the off,
left alone
89.3 Harmison to Clarke, one run, fullish and outside the off, squeezed
past cover, Trevor Penney, the 37-year-old substitute, fields on
the fence
89.4 Harmison to Katich, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, defended back down the pitch
89.5 Harmison to Katich, no run
89.6 Harmison to Katich, no run, short ball banged in, Katich ducks
under it
End of over 90 (1 run) Australia 255/4 (trail by 4 runs)
SJ Harmison 21-3-64-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 55* (158b 6x4) SM Katich 38* (122b 2x4)
90.1 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, full one outside the off, left alone
90.2 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, full and far outside the off, quite a
bit of away movement as well, left alone
90.3 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, full this time and it is gun-barrel
straight, left alone to the keeper
90.4 Hoggard to Clarke, legbye: two runs, back of a length and on the
pad, Clarke shapes to flick but misses, the ball goes off the pad
to fine-leg
90.5 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, full this time and on the off, a hint of
away swing, Clarke defends
90.6 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, full and on the stumps, this is the one
that holds its line, Clarke gets hit on the pad, loud, loud shout,
slipping down leg though, turned down
End of over 91 (2 runs, maiden) Australia 257/4 (trail by 2 runs)
MJ Hoggard 19-7-49-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 38* (122b 2x4) MJ Clarke 55* (164b 6x4)
91.1 Flintoff to Katich, no run, full and on the off, played down the
pitch towards mid-off
91.2 Flintoff to Katich, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
this one is shaping away a touch, left alone to the keeper
91.3 Flintoff to Katich, no run, round the wicket, fullish and outside
the off, left alone
91.4 Flintoff to Katich, no run, full and outside the off, left alone to
the keeper
91.5 Flintoff to Katich, no run, full again and outside the off, left
well alone once more
91.6 Flintoff to Katich, one run, full and straight, pushed away past
cover for a single
End of over 92 (1 run) Australia 258/4 (trail by 1 runs)
A Flintoff 19-3-42-2 (6nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 39* (128b 2x4) MJ Clarke 55* (164b 6x4)
92.1 Hoggard to Katich, one run, good length ball on the stumps, worked
down to fine-leg and with that the lead has been wiped out
92.2 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
92.3 Hoggard to Clarke, one run, full and outside the off, driven well
through cover
92.4 Hoggard to Katich, one run, full and outside the off, driven
through cover, that brinjgs up the 100 partnership
92.5 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, full and on the pads, worked to the on
side
92.6 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, full and down the leg side, flick played
and missed, hit on the pad
End of over 93 (3 runs) Australia 261/4 (lead by 2 runs)
MJ Hoggard 20-7-52-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 41* (130b 2x4) MJ Clarke 56* (168b 6x4)
93.1 Flintoff to Katich, no run, full and outside the off, left alone as
the ball moves away after pitching
93.2 Flintoff to Katich, no run, short of a good length this time and
outside the off, left well alone
93.3 Flintoff to Katich, no run, fullish and angling in to Katich,
defended, off the inside edge on to the thigh pad
93.4 Flintoff to Katich, no run, good length ball on the pads, worked to
the on ide, Katich hares down the pitch, is turned back, Flintoff
fields and has a shy, had that hit Katich was gone!
93.5 Flintoff to Katich, no run, full and on the off, driven inside out
to cover
93.6 Flintoff to Katich, no run, full and straight, defended back down
the pitch to the bowler
End of over 94 (maiden) Australia 261/4 (lead by 2 runs)
A Flintoff 20-4-42-2 (6nb) - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 56* (168b 6x4) SM Katich 41* (136b 2x4)
94.1 Hoggard to Clarke, no run, full and straight, flicked to the leg
side
94.2 Hoggard to Clarke, OUT: perfectly pitched outswinger, the ball
leaves Clarke late from just outside the off, the bat is hanging
outside the off and the edge goes straight to Geraint Jones who
gleefully snaps up the offering
Australia 261/5, Partnership of 100
MJ Clarke c GO Jones b Hoggard 56 (170b 6x4 0x6)
SM Katich 41* (136b 2x4) MJ Hoggard 20.2-7-52-1 (1nb)
94.3 Hoggard to Gilchrist, one run, full and on the off, played down
towards cover
94.4 Hoggard to Katich, no run, inside edge on to pad, te ball bobs to
the off side
94.5 Hoggard to Katich, no run, pushed to cover
94.6 Hoggard to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone, end of a successful over from Hoggard
End of over 95 (1 run) Australia 262/5 (lead by 3 runs)
MJ Hoggard 21-7-53-1 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
AC Gilchrist 1* (1b) SM Katich 41* (139b 2x4)
95.1 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, full and on the off, driven to cover
95.2 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, Flintoff comes round the wicket, left alone
95.3 Flintoff to Gilchrist, FOUR, full and outside the off, Gilchrist
can't resist and smashes it through cover
95.4 Flintoff to Gilchrist, FOUR, short ball banged in, gilchrist sees
it early and launches into a big pull shot
95.5 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, good length ball outside the off,
Gilchrist plays at this one and misses, the ball just goes past
the outside edge
95.6 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, full and on the off, driven to cover
End of over 96 (8 runs) Australia 270/5 (lead by 11 runs)
A Flintoff 21-4-50-2 (6nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 41* (139b 2x4) AC Gilchrist 9* (7b 2x4)
And that is lunch on the fourth day
This is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off for the moment
We'll be back with all the action from the post-lunch session in
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96.1 Hoggard to Katich, two runs, fullish and outside the off, Katich
scoops the ball over point and manages a couple of runs
96.2 Hoggard to Katich, no run, full and down the leg side, swinging
late, left alone
96.3 Hoggard to Katich, no run, fullish and on the off, swiniging in to
Katich, defended to the leg side
96.4 Hoggard to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off there, no swing at all, left alone to the keeper
96.5 Hoggard to Katich, one run, short of a good length and outside the
off, eased just wide of gully for a single
96.6 Hoggard to Gilchrist, two runs, full and on the pads, flicked
through the leg side, Trevor Penney, on the field for Simon Jones,
tidies up on the ropes
End of over 97 (5 runs) Australia 275/5 (lead by 16 runs)
MJ Hoggard 22-7-58-1 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 44* (144b 2x4) AC Gilchrist 11* (8b 2x4)
97.1 Flintoff to Katich, no run, full and outside the off, swinging away
after pitching, left alone
97.2 Flintoff to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, the ball is coming in with the angle from round the wicket
and then straightening after pitching
97.3 Flintoff to Katich, no run, full and on the stumps, driven to mid-
on
97.4 Flintoff to Katich, one run, fullish and outside the off, punched
wide of point
97.5 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, fullish and outside the offf, driven
on the up and to the man at cover
97.6 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, fullish an don the off, once again
pitching and straightening, played at and missed
End of over 98 (1 run) Australia 276/5 (lead by 17 runs)
A Flintoff 22-4-51-2 (6nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 45* (148b 2x4) AC Gilchrist 11* (10b 2x4)
98.1 Hoggard to Katich, no run, full once more and on the stumps, played
back towards mid-off
98.2 Hoggard to Katich, no run, full and on the off, played back down
the pitch to the bowler
98.3 Hoggard to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, cut down towards the off side
98.4 Hoggard to Katich, one run, eased through cover
98.5 Hoggard to Gilchrist, OUT: fullish, on the stumps, swinging in a
touch late, Gilchrist flicks and misses, there's a loud shout for
the lbw, Steve Bucknor takes a long, hard look and eventually the
finger of death goes up!
Australia 277/6, Partnership of 16
AC Gilchrist lbw b Hoggard 11 (11b 2x4 0x6)
SM Katich 46* (152b 2x4) MJ Hoggard 22.5-7-59-2 (1nb)
This is some quality swing bowling from Hoggard. When he has put
the ball in the right areas it has been very difficult for the
batsmen to handle. Now England must sense they are on the verge of
something special
98.6 Hoggard to Warne, no run, short of a good length and on the off,
defended back down the pitch
End of over 99 (1 run) Australia 277/6 (lead by 18 runs)
MJ Hoggard 23-7-59-2 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 46* (152b 2x4) SK Warne 0* (1b)
99.1 Flintoff to Katich, no run, good length ball outside the off, left
alone outside the off
99.2 Flintoff to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, the ball pitches and straighhtens, left alone to the keeper
99.3 Flintoff to Katich, no run, full and on the off, played back to the
bowler
99.4 Flintoff to Katich, (noball) no run, and here's a Flintoff no-ball
99.4 Flintoff to Katich, (noball) no run
99.4 Flintoff to Katich, one run
99.5 Flintoff to Warne, no run
99.6 Flintoff to Warne, no run
End of over 100 (3 runs) Australia 280/6 (lead by 21 runs)
A Flintoff 23-4-54-2 (8nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 47* (158b 2x4) SK Warne 0* (3b)
100.1 Hoggard to Katich, no run
100.2 Hoggard to Katich, FOUR, full and down the leg side, swinging late,
flicked to the fine-leg fence
100.3 Hoggard to Katich, no run, fullish and outside the off, pushed to
cover
100.4 Hoggard to Katich, no run, full and on the off this time, a hint of
swing in to Katichh, defended well with an angled bat
100.5 Hoggard to Katich, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, left well alone as this one does not swing at all
100.6 Hoggard to Katich, no run, short of a good length and on the off,
played back down the pitch to the bowler
End of over 101 (4 runs) Australia 284/6 (lead by 25 runs)
MJ Hoggard 24-7-63-2 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SK Warne 0* (3b) SM Katich 51* (164b 3x4)
101.1 Flintoff to Warne, FOUR, short of a length and on the stumps, Warne
carves this one over the slip cordon. Warne will play a few shots
here
101.2 Flintoff to Warne, no run, fullish and outside the off, Warne plays
a booming drive and misses
101.3 Flintoff to Warne, no run, full and on the off, Warne walks across
his stumps and clips the ball to the leg side, not long before
Flintoff will be tempted to attack that exposed leg stump
101.4 Flintoff to Warne, two runs, full and outside the off, sliced down
to third man
101.5 Flintoff to Warne, no run, full and on the off, driven to the off
side
101.6 Flintoff to Warne, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
End of over 102 (6 runs) Australia 290/6 (lead by 31 runs)
A Flintoff 24-4-60-2 (8nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 51* (164b 3x4) SK Warne 6* (9b 1x4)
102.1 Hoggard to Katich, no run, full and on the off, swinging in late,
driven back down the pitch back to Hoggard
102.2 Hoggard to Katich, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
cover
Now Darren Thomas has come on the field as a substitute for Ashley
Giles
102.3 Hoggard to Katich, one run, full and outside the off, played down
towards cover
102.4 Hoggard to Warne, no run, short of a good length, on the stumps,
swinging away, defended carefully back down the pitch
102.5 Hoggard to Warne, no run, full and outside the off, Warne drives
hard at it but the ball moves away and catches the outer half of
the bat and goes to the on side
102.6 Hoggard to Warne, no run, this is the straight one, Warne drives it
hard but Hoggard half stops in his follow through
End of over 103 (1 run) Australia 291/6 (lead by 32 runs)
MJ Hoggard 25-7-64-2 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SM Katich 52* (167b 3x4) SK Warne 6* (12b 1x4)
103.1 Flintoff to Katich, (noball) no run, full and far outside the off,
left alone
103.1 Flintoff to Katich, no run, short ball outside the off, Katich goes
for the pull but cannot middle it, off the bottom edge just past
the stumps
103.2 Flintoff to Katich, no run, left well alone outside the off
103.3 Flintoff to Katich, no run, fuller this time and on the off, driven
back to the bowler
103.4 Flintoff to Katich, no run, once again banged in short, this swings
late and leaves the left-handed Katich
103.5 Flintoff to Katich, one run, good length ball outside the off,
steered just wide of cover for a single
103.6 Flintoff to Warne, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid-on
End of over 104 (2 runs) Australia 293/6 (lead by 34 runs)
A Flintoff 25-4-62-2 (9nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 53* (173b 3x4) SK Warne 6* (13b 1x4)
104.1 Hoggard to Katich, no run, full and starting outside the off and
swinging in, driven to mid off with the full face of the bat
104.2 Hoggard to Katich, FOUR, overpitched and on the pads, Katich likes
the ball there, he walks across his stumps and flicks well through
square-leg
104.3 Hoggard to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, cut down towards point where Andrew Strauss runs across,
dives and fields
104.4 Hoggard to Katich, one run, once again slightly short and outside
the off, Katich guides the ball through point with a straight bat
104.5 Hoggard to Warne, no run, good length ball on the stumps, worked to
the on side
104.6 Hoggard to Warne, one run, short of a good length and on the pads,
Warne clips the ball wide of square-leg for a single
End of over 105 (6 runs) Australia 299/6 (lead by 40 runs)
MJ Hoggard 26-7-70-2 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SK Warne 7* (15b 1x4) SM Katich 58* (177b 4x4)
105.1 Flintoff to Warne, FOUR, short ball banged in, Warne goes for the
pull and hits it well, the ball races away backward of square to
the boundary
105.2 Flintoff to Warne, FOUR, now this one is outside the off and once
again shotr, Warne gives himself some room and cuts hard to the
fence just behind point
105.3 Flintoff to Warne, no run
105.4 Flintoff to Warne, no run, good length ball outside the off, Warne
tries to punch through te covers off the back foot but does not
time the ball well
105.5 Flintoff to Warne, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, climbing on Warne who moves across and defends with a
straight bat
105.6 Flintoff to Warne, FOUR, slower ball, Warne sees this very very
early and gets one foot down the pitch and crashes the ball
through cover majestically. that was some shot from Australia's
No. 8 batsman
End of over 106 (12 runs) Australia 311/6 (lead by 52 runs)
A Flintoff 26-4-74-2 (9nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 58* (177b 4x4) SK Warne 19* (21b 4x4)
106.1 Hoggard to Katich, no run, fullish and outside the off, driven to
the on side
106.2 Hoggard to Katich, one run, short ball, Katich waits on it, rolls
his wrists and keeps the pull down well to deep backward square-
leg
106.3 Hoggard to Warne, one run, full and outside the off, driven well
just wide of mid-off for a single
106.4 Hoggard to Katich, no run, full and on the off, angling in as
Hoggard comes round the wicket, played back down the pitch towards
mid-off
106.5 Hoggard to Katich, no run, fullish once more and on the off, played
back down the wicket with a straight bat, Katich still cool, calm
and collected
106.6 Hoggard to Katich, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, cut away off the back foot down to point
End of over 107 (2 runs) Australia 313/6 (lead by 54 runs)
MJ Hoggard 27-7-72-2 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SK Warne 20* (22b 4x4) SM Katich 59* (182b 4x4)
Flintoff goes off the field after his spell is finished and the
substitute Darren Thomas is on again
107.1 Harmison to Warne, no run
107.2 Harmison to Warne, one run, short and a bit of width, Warne opens
the face of the bat and guides the ball over point for a single
107.3 Harmison to Katich, OUT: just short of a length, pitching outside
leg, straightening, hit on the pad, loud shout for the lbw and
Aleem Dar thinks long and hard and gives it. Unlucky for Katich
there as that one pitched well outside leg.
Australia 314/7, Partnership of 37
SM Katich lbw b Harmison 59 (183b 4x4 0x6)
SK Warne 21* (24b 4x4) SJ Harmison 21.3-3-65-1 (1nb)
107.4 Harmison to Lee, no run, short of a good length and on the off,
defended back down the pitch
107.5 Harmison to Lee, no run, short ball banged in, ducked under
107.6 Harmison to Lee, no run, full and outside the off, a bit of late
swing, Lee drives and edges, the ball is about land safely in
Trescothick's lap at first slip but Geraint Jones dives across and
parries the ball away
End of over 108 (1 run) Australia 314/7 (lead by 55 runs)
SJ Harmison 22-3-65-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SK Warne 21* (24b 4x4) B Lee 0* (3b)
108.1 Giles to Warne, no run, fullish and on the stumps, defended
carefully
108.2 Giles to Warne, SIX, Warne goes for the big one and makes a good
connection. Down the pitch and smashed over midwicket! Maximum!
108.3 Giles to Warne, no run
108.4 Giles to Warne, FOUR, down the pitch and blasted back past the
bowler, long-on is in place but can barely move as the ball
screams to the boundary
108.5 Giles to Warne, no run, short and a bit of width outside the off,
cut played and missed
108.6 Giles to Warne, legbye: one run, struck on the pad, loud shout for
the lbw, the batsmen go through for a leg bye, Strauss throws the
stumps down at the batsman's end, but Geraint Jones seems to have
knocked the bails off before the ball has come in.
End of over 109 (11 runs) Australia 325/7 (lead by 66 runs)
AF Giles 24-3-81-1 - Radcliffe Road End
SK Warne 31* (30b 5x4 1x6) B Lee 0* (3b)
This has been some incredibly inept and clumsy glovework from
Geraint Jones in the last half hour
Match State: Drinks
109.1 Harmison to Warne, one run, short of a good length and outside the
off, cut wide of point for a single
109.2 Harmison to Lee, no run, short once more and a bit of width, edged,
but falls well short of the slip cordon
109.3 Harmison to Lee, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid-on
109.4 Harmison to Lee, no run, full and on the stumps, driven to the on
side
There was a loud shout for lbw and then a run out chance off the
last ball of the previous Giles over. That was originally scored
as a leg-bye. Apparently Steve Bucknor has given it as a run. We
have made the change to Warne's score.
109.5 Harmison to Lee, no run
109.6 Harmison to Lee, FOUR, slashed away over the slips
End of over 110 (5 runs) Australia 330/7 (lead by 71 runs)
SJ Harmison 23-3-70-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SK Warne 33* (31b 5x4 1x6) B Lee 4* (8b 1x4)
110.1 Giles to Warne, no run, heaved played and missed, off the body to
the off side
110.2 Giles to Warne, no run, full, faster and far outside the off, cut
played and missed
110.3 Giles to Warne, no run, tossed up and down the leg side, kicked
away
110.4 Giles to Warne, two runs, thumped through midwicket
110.5 Giles to Warne, no run
110.6 Giles to Warne, one run, worked through midwicket for a single to
end the over
End of over 111 (3 runs) Australia 333/7 (lead by 74 runs)
AF Giles 25-3-85-1 - Radcliffe Road End
SK Warne 36* (37b 5x4 1x6) B Lee 4* (8b 1x4)
111.1 Harmison to Warne, no run
111.2 Harmison to Warne, one run, played down to third man for a single
111.3 Harmison to Lee, no run, full and on the stumps, on driven well to
Michael Vaughan at mid-on who dives and fields
111.4 Harmison to Lee, no run, short of a good length and on the off,
played down to the leg side
111.5 Harmison to Lee, no run, full and on the off, driven at, off the
edge to the leg side
111.6 Harmison to Lee, no run, short of a length and on the off, defended
awkwardly back to the bowler
End of over 112 (1 run) Australia 334/7 (lead by 75 runs)
SJ Harmison 24-3-71-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SK Warne 37* (39b 5x4 1x6) B Lee 4* (12b 1x4)
112.1 Giles to Warne, SIX, Down the pitch and clouted into the stands
over midwicket! That is the 50th six Giles has been hit for in his
career. More than any other English bowler in history
112.2 Giles to Warne, two runs, stroked through midwicket
112.3 Giles to Warne, OUT: tossed up and Warne's eyes light up, he comes
down the pitch and has a massive swing and misses, surprise
surprise Geraint Jones catches this one and manages to whip the
bails off!
Australia 342/8, Partnership of 28
SK Warne c GO Jones b Giles 45 (42b 5x4 2x6)
B Lee 4* (12b 1x4) AF Giles 25.3-3-93-2
112.4 Giles to Kasprowicz, FOUR, tossed up and outside the off,
Kasprowicz helps himself with an inside-out extra cover drive
112.5 Giles to Kasprowicz, one run, on te pads this time, heaved down to
deep backward square-leg
112.6 Giles to Lee, one run, full and on the pads, squeezed past point
End of over 113 (14 runs) Australia 348/8 (lead by 89 runs)
AF Giles 26-3-99-2 - Radcliffe Road End
B Lee 5* (13b 1x4) MS Kasprowicz 5* (2b 1x4)
113.1 Harmison to Lee, no run, full and outside the off, driven at and
missed, past the outside edge to the keeper
113.2 Harmison to Lee, one run, full and outside the off, driven at, off
the inside edge down to fine-leg
113.3 Harmison to Kasprowicz, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, played at and missed
113.4 Harmison to Kasprowicz, two runs, eased through cover and the 350
comes up
113.5 Harmison to Kasprowicz, no run, on the off, defended
113.6 Harmison to Kasprowicz, one run, played out to the sweeper on the
off side
End of over 114 (4 runs) Australia 352/8 (lead by 93 runs)
SJ Harmison 25-3-75-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MS Kasprowicz 8* (6b 1x4) B Lee 6* (15b 1x4)
We had earlier flagged the Warne dismissal as caught Jones rather
than stumped Jones. That was a mistake and we have fixed this. The
excitement is getting to all of us! Apologies for the error.
114.1 Giles to Kasprowicz, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
worked to the leg side
114.2 Giles to Kasprowicz, two runs, top-edged sweep but falls well clear
of Harmison at deep backward square-leg
114.3 Giles to Kasprowicz, no run, flat and ont he pads, played at and
missed
114.4 Giles to Kasprowicz, one run
114.5 Giles to Lee, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
114.6 Giles to Lee, one run, tucked through midwickjet
End of over 115 (4 runs) Australia 356/8 (lead by 97 runs)
AF Giles 27-3-103-2 - Radcliffe Road End
B Lee 7* (17b 1x4) MS Kasprowicz 11* (10b 1x4)
two slips in position, Harmison to continue
115.1 Harmison to Lee, no run, short and angling in sharply, Lee fends at
it awkwardly, ball hits him on the glove and rolls away on the off
side
115.2 Harmison to Lee, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, Lee beaten trying to drive it away through covers
115.3 Harmison to Lee, two runs, width outside the off stump and Lee
drives it away wide of Strauss at gully, was more of an edge, gets
it wide of Giles in the deep and comes back for the second
115.4 Harmison to Lee, one run, short of a good length delivery outside
the off stump and Lee punches it away off the back-foot for a
single, Australia now lead by 100 runs
115.5 Harmison to Kasprowicz, no run
three slips and a gully in place for Kasper
115.6 Harmison to Kasprowicz, no run, short of a good length delivery
outside the off stump, too wide to make the batsman play at it
End of over 116 (3 runs) Australia 359/8 (lead by 100 runs)
SJ Harmison 26-3-78-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
B Lee 10* (21b 1x4) MS Kasprowicz 11* (12b 1x4)
116.1 Giles to Lee, one run, tossed up, pitched outside the leg stump and
turning across, Lee gets inside the line and drives it down the
ground to the long-on region, easy single
116.2 Giles to Kasprowicz, no run, outside the off stump, this one kept
low and Kasprowicz plays it away awkwardly
116.3 Giles to Kasprowicz, no run, defended on the front-foot
116.4 Giles to Kasprowicz, one run, drifting down the leg side and
Kasprowicz turns it away behind square on the leg side, Lee calls
for the single and makes it across comfortably
116.5 Giles to Lee, one run, fraction short, pitched wide outside the leg
stump and turning in, Lee goes right back and turns it away in
front of square for a single
116.6 Giles to Kasprowicz, one run, pushed away well wide of the fielder
at silly point, easy single to end the over
End of over 117 (4 runs) Australia 363/8 (lead by 104 runs)
AF Giles 28-3-107-2 - Radcliffe Road End
MS Kasprowicz 13* (16b 1x4) B Lee 12* (23b 1x4)
117.1 Harmison to Kasprowicz, no run, short ball, angling in from outside
the off stump, Kasprowicz gets behind the line and defends it
towards cover, well played in the end
117.2 Harmison to Kasprowicz, no run, good delivery outside the off stump
and Kasprowicz is beaten
117.3 Harmison to Kasprowicz, no run, short ball, again angling in from
outside the off stump, Kasprowicz moves across to the off side,
gets right behind the line and defends it into the ground
117.4 Harmison to Kasprowicz, three runs, pitched up outside the off
stump and Kasprowicz goes after it, ball files off the outside
edge but falls safely at third man
117.5 Harmison to Lee, two runs, lofted over the fielder at extra-cover,
not a well timed shot but got enough bat on it to clear the
fielder
117.6 Harmison to Lee, one run, pushed wide of the fielder at cover,
comfortable single added to the total
End of over 118 (6 runs) Australia 369/8 (lead by 110 runs)
SJ Harmison 27-3-84-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
B Lee 15* (25b 1x4) MS Kasprowicz 16* (20b 1x4)
118.1 Flintoff to Lee, one run, short and a bit of width, cut down to the
sweeper on the off side fence
118.2 Flintoff to Kasprowicz, two runs, full and outside the off, driven
inside out and on the up through cover
118.3 Flintoff to Kasprowicz, no run, full and on the stumps, played back
to Flintoff
118.4 Flintoff to Kasprowicz, no run, full and outside the off, left well
alone
118.5 Flintoff to Kasprowicz, one run, full and on the pads, flicked to
midwicket, Pietersen jumps up and gets his hands to that one but
drops it! That's now six catches Pietersen has dropped this series
and he is yet to catch one!
118.6 Flintoff to Lee, no run, good length ball outside the off, driven
to the leg side
End of over 119 (4 runs) Australia 373/8 (lead by 114 runs)
A Flintoff 27-4-78-2 (9nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MS Kasprowicz 19* (24b 1x4) B Lee 16* (27b 1x4)
119.1 Harmison to Kasprowicz, no run, full and just outside the off, this
one swings late, played at and missed
119.2 Harmison to Kasprowicz, OUT: full and outside the off, again late
swing, nicked, this one is straightforward enough for Geraint
Jones to catch
Australia 373/9, Partnership of 31
MS Kasprowicz c GO Jones b Harmison 19 (26b 1x4 0x6)
B Lee 16* (27b 1x4) SJ Harmison 27.2-3-84-2 (1nb)
119.3 Harmison to Tait, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, Tait nibbles at it and misses
119.4 Harmison to Tait, no run, another one just back of a length and
Tait moves to the leg side and tries to steer the ball, played at
and missed
119.5 Harmison to Tait, no run, played down to mid-on
End of over 120 (maiden) Australia 373/9 (lead by 114 runs)
SJ Harmison 28-4-84-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
B Lee 16* (27b 1x4) SW Tait 0* (3b)
That was strange. Aleem Dar called a 5-ball over. The Steve Bucknor
from square-leg came across and told the umpirte of the mistake
and the players get back in position for Harmison to complete the
over
119.6 Harmison to Tait, no run, full and on the off, pushed to cover
End of over 120 (maiden) Australia 373/9 (lead by 114 runs)
SJ Harmison 28-4-84-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
B Lee 16* (27b 1x4) SW Tait 0* (4b)
120.1 Flintoff to Lee, no run, quick yorker speared in, Lee manages to
get the bat down in time to dig the ball out
120.2 Flintoff to Lee, no run, short of a length and down the leg side
this time, left alone
120.3 Flintoff to Lee, no run, full yorker down the leg side, Lee tries
to get his feet out of the way but is struck on the boot and loses
his balance and falls over
120.4 Flintoff to Lee, one run, another full one, driven well towards
mid-on
120.5 Flintoff to Tait, no run, played back downt the pitch, one more
ball for Tait to survive
120.6 Flintoff to Tait, no run
End of over 121 (1 run) Australia 374/9 (lead by 115 runs)
A Flintoff 28-4-79-2 (9nb) - Radcliffe Road End
B Lee 17* (31b 1x4) SW Tait 0* (6b)
121.1 Harmison to Lee, FOUR, full and outside the off, Lee has an
almighty heave, the ball flies off the outside edge over slip for
a boundary
121.2 Harmison to Lee, one run, full and outside the off, edged down to
third man and Lee accepts the single leaving Tait with four balls
to face
121.3 Harmison to Tait, no run, fullish and on the stumps, driven to
cover
121.4 Harmison to Tait, FOUR, short ball banged in, Tait fends the ball
away very awkwardly, the ball flies over the slip cordon to the
fence
121.5 Harmison to Tait, no run
121.6 Harmison to Tait, no run, snother short one banged in, Tait ducks
and survives
End of over 122 (9 runs) Australia 383/9 (lead by 124 runs)
SJ Harmison 29-4-93-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
B Lee 22* (33b 2x4) SW Tait 4* (10b 1x4)
122.1 Flintoff to Lee, no run, low full-toss speared down the leg side,
Lee gives rrom and tries to play, hit on the pad
122.2 Flintoff to Lee, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
played at and missed
122.3 Flintoff to Lee, no run, full and on the pads, well dug out Vaughan
at cover
122.4 Flintoff to Lee, no run, Lee gives room and drives, the ball goes
past the inside edge, clips the leg stump but the bail does not
fall!
122.5 Flintoff to Lee, no run
122.6 Flintoff to Lee, FOUR, full and outside the off, driven at, off the
inside edge to the fine-leg fence
End of over 123 (4 runs) Australia 387/9 (lead by 128 runs)
A Flintoff 29-4-83-2 (9nb) - Radcliffe Road End
SW Tait 4* (10b 1x4) B Lee 26* (39b 3x4)
123.1 Harmison to Tait, no run
123.2 Harmison to Tait, no run, short ball banged in, the ball slips well
down the leg side as Tait ducks, Geraint Jones throws himself full
length down the leg side and takes acrobatically. That was a good
take from England's much-maligned keeper
123.3 Harmison to Tait, no run
123.4 Harmison to Tait, no run, full and on the stumps, well dug out back
down the pitch
123.5 Harmison to Tait, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
Tait cuts and misses
123.6 Harmison to Tait, OUT: full and on middle stump, Tait walks right
across his stumps and tries to work the ball to the leg side, he
misses, the ball crashes into the middle of the middle stump!
Australia 387/10, Partnership of 14
SW Tait b Harmison 4 (16b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 124 (maiden) Australia 387/10 (lead by 128 runs)
SJ Harmison 30-5-93-3 (1nb) - Pavilion End
B Lee 26* (39b 3x4)
That is the end of the innings and this leaves England with 129
runs to win this Test match
This means that tea will be taken now
It's now 1425 GMT, so join us again in about 15 minutes for the
remainder of the game, beginning again at 1445 GMT
Till then this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off
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mmentary.html
And play is about to get under way again here
Lee will start proceedings
0.1 Lee to Trescothick, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left well alone
0.2 Lee to Trescothick, no run, this one is just short of a length and
on the off but it carries well over the stumps as Trescothick
shoulders arms
0.3 Lee to Trescothick, no run, full and straight, hit on the pad, loud
shout for the lbw from Lee, turned down
0.4 Lee to Trescothick, no run, fullish and outside the off, left
alone, quick ball just above 93 mph
0.5 Lee to Trescothick, one run, short of a length and on the pads,
clipped through square-leg, England are under way
0.6 Lee to Strauss, no run, just missing inside edge, pads and stumps
as the ball goes through to the keeper
End of over 1 (1 run) England 1/0 (128 more runs req)
B Lee 1-0-1-0 - Radcliffe Road End
ME Trescothick 1* (5b) AJ Strauss 0* (1b)
1.1 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, short of a length and just
outside the leg stump, left alone to the keeper
1.2 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, short of a good length and on
the off, played back towards the off side with an angled bat
1.3 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, FOUR, tickled away down to fine-leg, the
area is vacant and that is the first boundary of the England
innings
1.4 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, fullish and on the off, steered
towards cover, there's a fielder there, no chance of a run
1.5 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, three runs, this one bounces a bit more
from a good length on the off, Trescothick keeps it down well,
steering past gully
Beg your pardon, that was Strauss who played that shot, not
Trescothick
1.6 Kasprowicz to Strauss, no run, good length ball outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
End of over 2 (7 runs) England 8/0 (121 more runs req)
MS Kasprowicz 1-0-7-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 8* (10b 1x4) AJ Strauss 0* (2b)
2.1 Lee to Trescothick, FOUR, just a touch too straight and
Trescothick, yes it certainly is Trescothick this time, times the
ball superbly back past Lee to the ong-on fence
2.2 Lee to Trescothick, no run, fuller and on the off, defended down
carefully
2.3 Lee to Trescothick, one run, short of a good length and outside the
off, Trescothick places the ball down towards the off side and
takes off for a quick single
2.4 Lee to Strauss, legbye: two runs, good length ball down the leg
side, flick played and missed, off the pad down to fine-leg
2.5 Lee to Strauss, no run, short ball banged in, the ball sails over
the batsman to the keeper
2.6 Lee to Strauss, no run, short of a good length and outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
End of over 3 (7 runs) England 15/0 (114 more runs req)
B Lee 2-0-6-0 - Radcliffe Road End
ME Trescothick 13* (13b 2x4) AJ Strauss 0* (5b)
3.1 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, FOUR, short and a bit of width,
Trescothick cuts with such power that Simon Katich on the point
fence can do nothing
3.2 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, fullish and outside the off,
left well alone
3.3 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, three runs, fullish and fairly straight,
flicked well through square-leg and it's a 7-2 off side field,
plenty of space in the leg side, the batsmen get three
3.4 Kasprowicz to Strauss, one run, short and a bit of width, cut away
past point and Strauss is off the mark
3.5 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, FOUR, just short of a good length and
outside the off, driven on the up and through extra-cover, England
are off to a flyer
3.6 Kasprowicz to Trescothick, no run, short of a good length and on
the off, defended
End of over 4 (12 runs) England 27/0 (102 more runs req)
MS Kasprowicz 2-0-19-0 - Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 1* (6b) ME Trescothick 24* (18b 4x4)
4.1 Lee to Strauss, no run, full and straight, Strauss gets right
behind that one and drives back down the wicket
4.2 Lee to Strauss, no run, full and on the stumps, worked to the on
side
4.3 Lee to Strauss, no run, full and on the stumps, Lee bowling very
straight, defended to the leg side
4.4 Lee to Strauss, legbye: one run, quick leg bye scampered as a Lee
thunderbolt at 95 mph thuds into Strauss's thigh-pad. Easily the
fastest ball of the match that
4.5 Lee to Trescothick, (noball) no run, full and on the off, driven to
mid-off
4.5 Lee to Trescothick, no run, short one banged in, good pave again,
left alone
4.6 Lee to Trescothick, three runs, full and outside the off, driven
well through cover but won't go all the way. With that England
need less than a 100 to win
End of over 5 (5 runs) England 32/0 (97 more runs req)
B Lee 3-0-10-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
ME Trescothick 27* (21b 4x4) AJ Strauss 1* (10b)
Warne into the attack very very early. Ponting gambling here.
5.1 Warne to Trescothick, OUT: tossed up, spinning in, Trescothick
comes fully forwared and the ball goes from pad to bat and
straight to Ricky Ponting at silly mid-off!
England 32/1, Partnership of 32
ME Trescothick c Ponting b Warne 27 (22b 4x4 0x6)
AJ Strauss 1* (10b) SK Warne 0.1-0-0-1
Magical start from Warne, wicket off his first ball. Punter's
gamble pays off
5.2 Warne to Vaughan, no run, flat and on the pads, defended carefully,
the ball is drifting in to the right-hander a little bit
5.3 Warne to Vaughan, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, defended
back down the pitch
5.4 Warne to Vaughan, no run, flatter and on the off, defended
5.5 Warne to Vaughan, no run, straight one on the stumps, pushed back
down the pitch to the bowler
5.6 Warne to Vaughan, no run, full and outside the off, driven to cover
End of over 6 (maiden) England 32/1 (97 more runs req)
SK Warne 1-1-0-1 - Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 1* (10b) MP Vaughan 0* (5b)
6.1 Lee to Strauss, FOUR, another boundary! desperate dive from
Kasprowicz at fine-leg but to no avail
6.2 Lee to Strauss, no run, short of a good length and outside the off,
flashed at and missed, through to the keeper
6.3 Lee to Strauss, no run, short of a good length and outside the off,
played at and missed
6.4 Lee to Strauss, no run, full and on the off, driven back down the
pitch, mid-off is very straight and fields
6.5 Lee to Strauss, no run, full again and on the off, driven to mid-
off
6.6 Lee to Strauss, no run, full and outside the off, left alone to the
keeper
End of over 7 (4 runs) England 36/1 (93 more runs req)
B Lee 4-0-14-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
MP Vaughan 0* (5b) AJ Strauss 5* (16b 1x4)
7.1 Warne to Vaughan, OUT: well flighted and drifting down the leg
side, Vaughan shapes to flick but closes the face of the bat too
early, the ball goes off the edge straight to Hayden at slip!
Warne has struck again
England 36/2, Partnership of 4
MP Vaughan c Hayden b Warne 0 (6b 0x4 0x6)
AJ Strauss 5* (16b 1x4) SK Warne 1.1-1-0-2
7.2 Warne to Bell, no run, flat and on the middle and leg, turning a
bit, Bell defends back down the pitch
7.3 Warne to Bell, no run, big rip on the one from just outside the
off, this is a big ripper, left alone. Bell would have seen that
turn
7.4 Warne to Bell, no run, tossed up a bit more and on the middle and
leg, defended carefully
7.5 Warne to Bell, no run, it's the straight one, pitches well outside
leg but Bell goes to defend and misses, rapped on the pad
7.6 Warne to Bell, one run, flicked just wide of forward short-leg,
first runs off Warne and he already has two wickets
End of over 8 (1 run) England 37/2 (92 more runs req)
SK Warne 2-1-1-2 - Pavilion End
IR Bell 1* (5b) AJ Strauss 5* (16b 1x4)
8.1 Lee to Bell, no run, fullish and on the pads, Bell wants to work
the ball to the leg side but misses and is hit on the pad
8.2 Lee to Bell, no run, just short of a good length and outside the
off, Bell flashes and misses. signs of nerves here?
8.3 Lee to Bell, no run, short one hammered in, Bell swings out of the
way quite easily
8.4 Lee to Bell, no run, full and on the off, driven hard at, straight
to mid-on
8.5 Lee to Bell, no run, full and on the off, just a hint of swing, Lee
striving for the yorker, defended to the off side
8.6 Lee to Bell, two runs, just short of a length and on the off,
clipped through square-leg well for a couple of runs
End of over 9 (2 runs) England 39/2 (90 more runs req)
B Lee 5-0-16-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
AJ Strauss 5* (16b 1x4) IR Bell 3* (11b)
9.1 Warne to Strauss, no run, tossed up and outside the off, plenty of
turn, defended towards the off side
9.2 Warne to Strauss, one run, once again tossed up and outside the
off, Strauss places this wide of silly mid-off for a single
9.3 Warne to Bell, no run, well flighted and on the pads, defensive
shot played down the pitch
9.4 Warne to Bell, no run, ripper! That was a beauty from Warne!
drifted in to the pads and ripped back past the bat and stumps,
Bell knew very little about that
9.5 Warne to Bell, no run, full and on the pads, defended back down the
pitch
9.6 Warne to Bell, no run, full and down the leg side, kicked away
End of over 10 (1 run) England 40/2 (89 more runs req)
SK Warne 3-1-2-2 - Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 6* (18b 1x4) IR Bell 3* (15b)
10.1 Lee to Strauss, no run, full and on the pads, driven to mid-on
10.2 Lee to Strauss, two runs, wide of Tait at mid-on, driven quite
nicely
10.3 Lee to Strauss, two runs, slightly short this time and Strauss goes
for the pull, not a clean connection, the ball goes off the inside
edge and just misses the stumps on the way down to fine-leg
10.4 Lee to Strauss, no run, short of a good length and outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
10.5 Lee to Strauss, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
chopped hard at, the ball flies off the edge well over slip for
four
10.6 Lee to Strauss, three runs, full and outside the off, driven well
through cover to bring up the 50
End of over 11 (11 runs) England 51/2 (78 more runs req)
B Lee 6-0-27-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
AJ Strauss 17* (24b 2x4) IR Bell 3* (15b)
11.1 Warne to Strauss, FOUR, too short and too wide, cut away easily
through point
11.2 Warne to Strauss, no run, tossed up and outside the off, defended
awkwardly
11.3 Warne to Strauss, one run, worked away past forward short-leg
11.4 Warne to Bell, no run, full and on the pads, defended
11.5 Warne to Bell, no run, full and on the off, defended
11.6 Warne to Bell, no run, full and on the pads, defended back down the
pitch
End of over 12 (5 runs) England 56/2 (73 more runs req)
SK Warne 4-1-7-2 - Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 22* (27b 3x4) IR Bell 3* (18b)
12.1 Lee to Strauss, no run, short of length and outside the off, pull
played, off the inside edge to the leg side
12.2 Lee to Strauss, no run, full and far outside the off, left well
alone to the keeper
12.3 Lee to Strauss, no run, good length ball outside the off, driven
powerfully on the up to cover
12.4 Lee to Strauss, no run
12.5 Lee to Strauss, one run, low full-toss on the off, driven to
midwicket
12.6 Lee to Bell, no run, overpitched and on the pads, flicked to
square-leg, good diving save at square-leg by Katich
End of over 13 (1 run) England 57/2 (72 more runs req)
B Lee 7-0-28-0 (1nb) - Radcliffe Road End
AJ Strauss 23* (32b 3x4) IR Bell 3* (19b)
Match State: Drinks
The drinks are on the field
13.1 Warne to Strauss, no run, turning in from outside the off stump but
not close enough to make the Strauss play at it
13.2 Warne to Strauss, no run, fuller and Strauss works it away on the
leg side
13.3 Warne to Strauss, no run, tossed up outside the off stump, defended
stretching forward, get it away well wide of Ponting at silly
point
13.4 Warne to Strauss, no run
13.5 Warne to Strauss, OUT: Warne does it again! tossed up and turning
in from outside the off stump, Strauss tries to turn it away on
the leg side but ends up with a faint edge, Clarke at leg slip
takes a good low catch and that's the end of Strauss
England 57/3, Partnership of 21
AJ Strauss c Clarke b Warne 23 (37b 3x4 0x6)
IR Bell 3* (19b) SK Warne 4.5-1-7-3
Strauss stood his ground and Dar was not sure if the catch was
taken cleanly, they went upstairs and the RED light flashed
Pietersen is the next man in
13.6 Warne to Pietersen, no run, tossed up and Pietersen defends, end of
another successful over
End of over 14 (maiden) England 57/3 (72 more runs req)
SK Warne 5-2-7-3 - Pavilion End
IR Bell 3* (19b) KP Pietersen 0* (1b)
14.1 Lee to Bell, OUT: can you believe it! Lee drops one short and Bell
goes after it, Kasprowicz running in from fine leg makes no
mistake and it's time for Bell to join the procession - England
four down
England 57/4, Partnership of 0
IR Bell c Kasprowicz b Lee 3 (20b 0x4 0x6)
KP Pietersen 0* (1b) B Lee 7.1-0-28-1 (1nb)
Flintoff is the next man in
Andrew Flintoff is at the crease now
14.2 Lee to Flintoff, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, good pace from Lee, Flintoff defends very carefully
14.3 Lee to Flintoff, FOUR, driven hard at, uppish but wide of the slips
cordon and there is no third man
Flintoff showing positive intent here
14.4 Lee to Flintoff, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, punched to mid-off
14.5 Lee to Flintoff, (noball) no run, full and on the stumps, Lee
strains for the yorker and oversteps
14.5 Lee to Flintoff, one run, another short one, another hook shot,
this time it is well controlled and bounces down to the fielder in
the deep
14.6 Lee to Pietersen, one run, full and on the stumps, driven just wide
of mid-on for a scampered single that gets Pietersen off the mark
End of over 15 (7 runs) England 64/4 (65 more runs req)
B Lee 8-0-35-1 (2nb) - Radcliffe Road End
KP Pietersen 1* (2b) A Flintoff 5* (5b 1x4)
15.1 Warne to Pietersen, no run, outside the leg stump, into the rough,
kicked away
15.2 Warne to Pietersen, no run, this time Pietersen goes for a big hit
and misses, struck on the thigh
15.3 Warne to Pietersen, no run, defended
15.4 Warne to Pietersen, one run, full and far outside the leg side,
Pietersen fetches it and flicks through square-leg
15.5 Warne to Flintoff, no run, full and on the of, flatter, defended
back down the pitch
15.6 Warne to Flintoff, no run, tossed up a bit more, drifting on tpo
the pads, defended carefully back down the pitch
End of over 16 (1 run) England 65/4 (64 more runs req)
SK Warne 6-2-8-3 - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 2* (6b) A Flintoff 5* (7b 1x4)
Shaun Tait in to the attack now, warming up
16.1 Tait to Pietersen, one run, picked away down to fine-leg for a
single
16.2 Tait to Flintoff, one run, edged, but it is wide of the lone slip
fielder and runs down to third man
16.3 Tait to Pietersen, no run, full and down the leg side, Pietersen
flicks and misses, through to the keeper
16.4 Tait to Pietersen, one run, too full and on the pads, Pietersen
likes it there, flicked through square-leg
16.5 Tait to Flintoff, one run, superb yorker bang on middle stump but
Flintoff is more than equal to the task and digs the ball out to
the on side and saunters a single
16.6 Tait to Pietersen, FOUR, short ball banged in, that is a seriously
quick ball, Pietersen plays the pull and only manages a top edge
over the keeper! Some pace from Tait here
End of over 17 (8 runs) England 73/4 (56 more runs req)
SW Tait 1-0-8-0 - Radcliffe Road End
A Flintoff 7* (9b 1x4) KP Pietersen 8* (10b 1x4)
17.1 Warne to Flintoff, FOUR, driven uppishly, had cover interested for
a moment but it is well placed and races to the fence
17.2 Warne to Flintoff, no run, big ripper from Warne, Flintoff gets a
big stride in and defends carefully towards point
17.3 Warne to Flintoff, no run, full and on the off, defended back down
the pitch
17.4 Warne to Flintoff, one run, on the leg this time and a bit of turn,
edged past slip
17.5 Warne to Pietersen, no run, tossed up and well down the leg sside,
looking for turn from the rough, Pietersen heaves and misses, the
ball just misses leg stump
17.6 Warne to Pietersen, no run, this time Pietersen does the sensible
thing and kicks the ball away
End of over 18 (5 runs) England 78/4 (51 more runs req)
SK Warne 7-2-13-3 - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 12* (13b 2x4) KP Pietersen 8* (12b 1x4)
18.1 Tait to Flintoff, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, driven to mid-on
18.2 Tait to Flintoff, one run, good length ball down the leg side,
helped along towards square-leg
18.3 Tait to Pietersen, no run, full and on the off, driven just past
the bowler to the on side
18.4 Tait to Pietersen, no run, full and down the leg side, flick played
and missed, off the pad to the keeper
18.5 Tait to Pietersen, no run, good length ball on the off, driven back
to the bowler
18.6 Tait to Pietersen, two runs, played through square-leg for a couple
of runs
End of over 19 (3 runs) England 81/4 (48 more runs req)
SW Tait 2-0-11-0 - Radcliffe Road End
A Flintoff 13* (15b 2x4) KP Pietersen 10* (16b 1x4)
19.1 Warne to Flintoff, no run, slightly short but a bit of turn played
to cover
19.2 Warne to Flintoff, no run, again turn, again punched off the back
foot with some power, well fielded at short cover by Ponting
19.3 Warne to Flintoff, no run, cut shot played, not well struck, off
the under edge towards slip
19.4 Warne to Flintoff, one run, well spun legbreak, equally well played
by Flintoff who opens the face of the bat and runs the ball past
slip
19.5 Warne to Pietersen, no run, full and very very far outside the leg
stump, almost called a wide, surely, left alone
19.6 Warne to Pietersen, no run, full-toss well outside leg stump,
kicked away
End of over 20 (1 run) England 82/4 (47 more runs req)
SK Warne 8-2-14-3 - Pavilion End
A Flintoff 14* (19b 2x4) KP Pietersen 10* (18b 1x4)
20.1 Tait to Flintoff, one run, full swinging delivery, just a hint of
reverse swing, Flintoff drives at that, off the inside edge to the
leg side
20.2 Tait to Pietersen, two runs, short one slipping down the leg side,
helped along to fine-leg, quick running gets the batsmen two
20.3 Tait to Pietersen, no run, full, swinging yorker, well dug out to a
stright mid-on
20.4 Tait to Pietersen, FOUR, again on the pads, this is not the place
to bowl to Pietersen, he glances it away fine so it beats the man
at fine-leg, four closer to the target
20.5 Tait to Pietersen, no run, low full-toss on the off, driven to
straight mid-on
20.6 Tait to Pietersen, no run, fullish and on the off, driven well to
mid-off
End of over 21 (7 runs) England 89/4 (40 more runs req)
SW Tait 3-0-18-0 - Radcliffe Road End
A Flintoff 15* (20b 2x4) KP Pietersen 16* (23b 2x4)
21.1 Warne to Flintoff, two runs, full and down the leg side, heaved to
the leg side, a couple of runs more
21.2 Warne to Flintoff, no run, full and on the stumps, Flintoff defends
with bat and pad close together and there is a loud shout for the
lbw
21.3 Warne to Flintoff, FOUR, full and on the pads, Flintoff launches
into that one and sends it sailing over midwicket
21.4 Warne to Flintoff, no run, tossed up and outside the off, big
ripper this, Flintoff plays and misses
21.5 Warne to Flintoff, no run, tossed up again and on the stumps,
drifts in and then spins, defended back down the pitch
21.6 Warne to Flintoff, no run, once again maximum effort from Warne,
grunting as he delivers, the ball bounces and turns, defended
End of over 22 (6 runs) England 95/4 (34 more runs req)
SK Warne 9-2-20-3 - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 16* (23b 2x4) A Flintoff 21* (26b 3x4)
22.1 Tait to Pietersen, one run, short ball but Pietersen pulls well,
rolling his wrists on it and keeping it down
22.2 Tait to Flintoff, legbye: one run, full and on the pads, Flintoff
takes it on the toe, appeal for the lbw but that is slipping well
down the leeg side
22.3 Tait to Pietersen, no run, driven to mid-on
22.4 Tait to Pietersen, FOUR, on the pads and quite full, you don't bowl
there to Pietersen and get away with it often , flicked with
tremendous power through midwicket
22.5 Tait to Pietersen, no run, another yorker attempted, well dug out
back down the pitch
22.6 Tait to Pietersen, one run, quick run stolen, Katich nails the
stumps but Pietersen makes his ground, referred to the third
umpire just in case, not out is the signal
End of over 23 (7 runs) England 102/4 (27 more runs req)
SW Tait 4-0-24-0 - Radcliffe Road End
KP Pietersen 22* (28b 3x4) A Flintoff 21* (27b 3x4)
23.1 Warne to Pietersen, no run
23.2 Warne to Pietersen, no run, well down the leg side, Pietersen
swings and misses
23.3 Warne to Pietersen, no run, fuller and closer to the leg stump,
kicked away
23.4 Warne to Pietersen, no run
23.5 Warne to Pietersen, one run, short and down the leg side, Pietersen
gets into a tangle playing a shot and the ball balloons up towards
mid-ff but lands safe
23.6 Warne to Flintoff, no run
End of over 24 (1 run) England 103/4 (26 more runs req)
SK Warne 10-2-21-3 - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 23* (33b 3x4) A Flintoff 21* (28b 3x4)
Lee back in the attack. Final throw of the dice?
24.1 Lee to Pietersen, OUT: full and just outside the off, this one is
driven hard at but only edged, Gilchrist tumbles to his right and
takes a fine catch!
England 103/5, Partnership of 46
KP Pietersen c Gilchrist b Lee 23 (34b 3x4 0x6)
A Flintoff 21* (28b 3x4) B Lee 8.1-0-35-2 (2nb)
26 still required. Could there be another twist in this tale?
24.2 Lee to GO Jones, (noball) no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone to the keeper, that's a no-ball, one
more run to the total
24.2 Lee to GO Jones, no run, back of a length and on the pads, tucked
to the on side
24.3 Lee to GO Jones, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, play and a miss
That ball was 96 mph, serious pace from Lee
24.4 Lee to GO Jones, no run, short of a good length and on the off,
defended back down the pitch with a straight bat
24.5 Lee to GO Jones, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
Jones drops his wrists and lets the ball through to the keeper
24.6 Lee to GO Jones, no run
End of over 25 (1 run) England 104/5 (25 more runs req)
B Lee 9-0-36-2 (3nb) - Radcliffe Road End
A Flintoff 21* (28b 3x4) GO Jones 0* (6b)
25.1 Warne to Flintoff, no run, full and far outside the leg stump,
kicked away
25.2 Warne to Flintoff, no run, fullish and on the pads, Flintoff
defends, the ball almost rolls back on to the stumps but misses
25.3 Warne to Flintoff, one run, slightly shorter, big ripping legbreak,
Flintoff works it through midwicket
25.4 Warne to GO Jones, no run, big legbreak once more, drifting in to
Jones, defended well
25.5 Warne to GO Jones, one run, another one that turns quite a bit,
Jones manages to squeeze the ball past slip
25.6 Warne to Flintoff, two runs, full and on the leg side, worked
through te leg side for a brace
End of over 26 (4 runs) England 108/5 (21 more runs req)
SK Warne 11-2-25-3 - Pavilion End
GO Jones 1* (8b) A Flintoff 24* (32b 3x4)
26.1 Lee to GO Jones, no run, short of a length and slipping down the
leg side, left alone to the keeper
26.2 Lee to GO Jones, one run, fullish and on the off, driven just wide
of mid-off, Damien Martyn scrambles and fields
20 needed now
26.3 Lee to Flintoff, two runs, very full and straight, Lee going for
the yorker, does not get it right, worked through the leg side
18 needed now
26.4 Lee to Flintoff, OUT: Full, fast, furious and this game is not done
yet! The perfect delivery, pitches outside the off, moves in off
the seam and knocks the top of the off stump!
England 111/6, Partnership of 8
A Flintoff b Lee 26 (34b 3x4 0x6)
GO Jones 2* (10b) B Lee 9.4-0-39-3 (3nb)
Take a bow Brett Lee, that is a top effort on a rather flat deck at
a crucial time. What a big wicket. Ponting could not ask for more!
Giles is the new batsman
The tension is palpable now
26.5 Lee to Giles, (noball) no run, it's a good ball, the yorker, bang
on target, dug out, but it's a no-ball, one more to the total
Just 17 left to get now, 4 wickets in hand
26.5 Lee to Giles, two runs, on the pads and Giles can work the ball
through midwicket for a couple
15 needed now, four wickets in hand
26.6 Lee to Giles, no run, short of a length and outside the off, top
effort again from Lee, Giles holds his nerve well and lets the
ball pass through to the keeper
End of over 27 (6 runs) England 114/6 (15 more runs req)
B Lee 10-0-42-3 (4nb) - Radcliffe Road End
GO Jones 2* (10b) AF Giles 2* (3b)
Warne prepares to bowl, sets his field with Ponting
27.1 Warne to GO Jones, no run, well flighted and on the off, quite a
bit of turn as well, play and a miss, how close to the outside
edge was that?
Still 15 to get, 4 wickets in hand
27.2 Warne to GO Jones, one run, flat and on the pads this time, worked
through square-leg, 1 more to the total
Now 14 to get with 4 wickets in hand
27.3 Warne to Giles, no run, tossed up and on the middle stump, Giles
watches very carefully gets on the front foot and defends
27.4 Warne to Giles, no run, straight one just outside the off, Giles
leaves it well alone
Still 14 to get with four wickets in hand
27.5 Warne to Giles, one run, full-toss down the leg side, Giles calmly
swats it away to the leg side for a single
Now 13 to win, still 4 wickets in hand
27.6 Warne to GO Jones, OUT: tossed up, just short of a length, Geraint
Jones jumps down the track and has a heave-ho, Jones goes for
glory and can only send the ball straight down Michael
Kasprowicz's throat at long-off!
England 116/7, Partnership of 5
GO Jones c Kasprowicz b Warne 3 (13b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 28 (2 runs) England 116/7 (13 more runs req)
SK Warne 12-2-27-4 - Pavilion End
AF Giles 3* (6b)
Can you believe it? Just 13 needed and Jones goes for the big hit
against arguably the best spinner of all time?
Hoggard is the new batsman
Still 13 needed, now 3 wickets in hand
Lee still continuing. Ponting is just having a chat to him now
28.1 Lee to Hoggard, no run, full and fairly quick, Lee steaming in,
Hoggard watches the ball carefully and defends
That was 93.3 mph the last ball
13 to get, 3 wickets in hand
28.2 Lee to Hoggard, two runs, good length ball outside the off, Hoggard
sees it early and drives well through the covers, two runs more to
the total
11 needed now, 3 wickets in hand, this is getting really close here
28.3 Lee to Hoggard, no run, just short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
11 needed now with 3 wickets in hand
28.4 Lee to Hoggard, no run, full and very very very fast. The yorker
spearing in to the toes, clearly heading down the leg side but the
Australians area appealing vociferously now, and who can blame
tham?
28.5 Lee to Hoggard, (noball) no run, another attempted yorker, again
spearing down the leg side, this time no-ball called
Now England need 10 more and have 3 wickets in hand
28.5 Lee to Hoggard, no run, short of a good length and outside the off,
Hoggard won't go near that one, left alone to the keeper
28.6 Lee to Hoggard, no run, full and on the stumps, driven well to mid-
on but there's no chance of a run
End of over 29 (3 runs) England 119/7 (10 more runs req)
B Lee 11-0-45-3 (5nb) - Radcliffe Road End
AF Giles 3* (6b) MJ Hoggard 2* (7b)
End of another maximum effort from Lee who is in the middle of a
fairly long spell here
Still 10 runs needed with 3 wickets in hand
Every game in this Ashes series has been better than the previous
one. What an unbelievable series it has been so far
29.1 Warne to Giles, no run, well flighted and on the off, Giles gets
front foot forward and drives
29.2 Warne to Giles, no run, big spinning legbreak outside the off, left
alone to the keeper
Warne ripping that one, watch out for the slider
29.3 Warne to Giles, two runs, too full and on the stumps, worked
through the leg side for a couple of runs as Shaun Tait fields
Now the targetr is in single figures, 8 needed, 3 wickets in hand
29.4 Warne to Giles, no run, fuller and on the off, defended to the leg
side
29.5 Warne to Giles, no run, once again reasonably full and on the
stumps, once again Giles defends very carefully
29.6 Warne to Giles, no run, tossed up and on the off, Giles defends
very carefully, he looks extremely calm and composed out there
despite all the tension
End of over 30 (2 runs) England 121/7 (8 more runs req)
SK Warne 13-2-29-4 - Pavilion End
MJ Hoggard 2* (7b) AF Giles 5* (12b)
Still 8 needed with 3 wickets in hand
Lee now to bowl one more over from the
Radcliffe Road End
30.1 Lee to Hoggard, no run, short one banged in Hoggard manages to
nimbly step out of the way of that one
90.9 mph from Lee, he is putting in an amazing effort here
30.2 Lee to Hoggard, no run, another bouncer steamed in, Hoggard watches
very very carefully and leaves the ball alone
What is Lee doing here? Is he setting him up for the yorker? Or
could it be the slower ball?
30.3 Lee to Hoggard, no run, good length ball just outside the off,
Hoggard angles the ball away but straight to the man at gully
Still 8 needed remember and 3 wickets in hand
30.4 Lee to Hoggard, FOUR, Lee puts in that extra effort searching for
the yorker and gets it wrong, the ball is a full-toss and Hoggard
calmly drives the ball through cover! The most valuable 4 runs
Hoggartd will ever score!
4 needed now, 3 wickets in hand
Surely it's over now?
30.5 Lee to Hoggard, no run, just short of a good length and outside the
off, slanted towards point with an angled bat
30.6 Lee to Hoggard, two runs, full and on the pads, another yorker that
did not quite come off perfectly, flicked down to fine-leg for two
more
End of over 31 (6 runs) England 127/7 (2 more runs req)
B Lee 12-0-51-3 (5nb) - Radcliffe Road End
AF Giles 5* (12b) MJ Hoggard 8* (13b 1x4)
Just 2 to win now and three wickets in hand
Surely now England are well and truly home. The crowd can barely
take it, eager to celebrate a famous victory ... all on their feet
cheering, chants of "Barmy Army!" echoe around Trent Bridge
31.1 Warne to Giles, no run, full, fairly flat and on the pads, played
down to short fine-leg, no run there
2 to win, 3 wickets in hand
31.2 Warne to Giles, no run, full and on the off, defended towards the
off side
Still 2 needed, 3 wickets in hand. Right down to the wire
31.3 Warne to Giles, no run, full-toss on the leg stump, Giles flicks
that but hits Katich at forward short-leg
That could so easily have been the end of the game
Giles does a bit of gardening to steady the nerves
31.4 Warne to Giles, no run, it's the slider! Giles plays all over it!
Somehow the ball misses the off stump. That was a cracking
delivery from the blonde master
31.5 Warne to Giles, two runs, THAT'S IT! England have done it! full and
on the pads, flicked through the on side for two of the most
valuable runs Ashley Giles has ever scored in his life!
England have scored a famous victory here at Trent Bridge! And
after years and years of waiting English fans can celebrate being
ahead in an Ashes series!
But spare a thought for the Australians as well, they played like
true champions today, getting so close to defending a small total
like 128
The players are all shaking hands with each other now. England and
Australia have played some unbelievable cricket in this series so
far, truly unbelievable
I'm afraid that's all we have for you from Trent Bridge.
It's been an absolute pleasure bringing you this cracker of a game
I do hope you enjoyed our coverage
For the moment this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off,
saying cheers and good night. Catch you again for the start of the
fifth Test at the Oval on September 8
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