Stuart Broad fires England’s hopes of first Test victory in Ashes with double strike
Stuart Broad lit the fuse on England’s victory push with two huge wickets as a compelling Ashes first Test built towards a thrilling conclusion at Edgbaston.
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Stuart Broad's late wickets of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith swing thrilling first Ashes Test in England's favour
Stuart Broad took two late wickets on a pulsating fourth day of the first Ashes Test to boost England’s hopes of victory. Having bowled England out for 273 in their second innings, Australia made a positive start in pursuit of their target of 281 to win. Ad But Ollie Robinson removed David Warner (36) to break the opening partnership before Broad had Marnus Labuschagne (13) and Steve Smith (6) caught behind late in the evening to ramp up the noise levels at Egbaston.
Watch: Rattled Pat Cummins Changes Field As Joe Root Ramps Scott Boland For Six, Four On Consecutive Deliveries
Joe Root led England's charge on Day 4 of the ongoing first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston. After losing two wickets ahead of stumps on Day 3, England resumed play on the penultimate day at 28/2, with Root and vice-captain Ollie Pope yet to open their accounts. However, Root didn't take much time to get going as he struck two boundaries on the trot in the second over of the day. Root ramped Scoot Boland for a six, followed by a four, off consecutive deliveries.
England stretch lead beyond 150 as Australia bag three wickets
BIRMINGHAM, England : England extended their lead beyond 150 on the fourth morning of the opening Ashes test against Australia as Ben Stokes' risk-taking side again dictated a fast and furious tempo at a sunny Edgbaston on Monday.
"Difference For Me Has Been...": Eoin Morgan Praises Australia Star's Batting In Ashes Opener
Former England skipper Eoin Morgan has praised Australian batter Alex Carey who scored a crucial 52 (80)* in the first innings on the second day for the Ashes on Saturday. Usman Khawaja (126*) and Alex Carey's (52*) partnership led the charge with the bat as Australia managed to bounce back in the final session of Day 2 of the first Test match of the Ashes 2023 series on Saturday. Australia trailed by 82 runs, scoring 311/5. "I think it has been Australia's day. I would rather be sat in Australia's changing room right now and the difference for me has been Carey. You always expect an Australian to grind out some runs on this wicket. That impetus late on in the day and leading momentum into when the new ball came in from Khawaja and Carey was outstanding," Morgan told Sky Sports.
Australia knock over England openers before rain ends play in Ashes day three
Australia's bowlers struck twice in quick succession in a devastating spell against England at Edgbaston on Sunday, before heavy rain washed out the later sessions on the third day of the series-opening Ashes test.
England openers fall before rain ends play on day three
BIRMINGHAM, England :Australia's bowlers struck twice in quick succession in a devastating spell against England at Edgbaston on Sunday, before heavy rain washed out the later sessions on the third day of the series-opening Ashes test.
ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 3: Australia Captain Pat Cummins Rocks England
Australia captain Pat Cummins starred with both bat and ball as the Ashes-holders had the better of a rain-marred third day in the first Test against England in Birmingham on Sunday. The lower-order batsman made a useful 38 in a total of 386 that left Australia just seven runs behind on first innings. And the fast bowler then dismissed Ben Duckett before England also lost their other opener, Zak Crawley, in a dramatic 20-minutes' play between the showers. England were 28-2 in their second innings, a lead of just 35 runs, at stumps after a huge downpour at 1450 GMT had sent the players from the field.