England 215 and 82-2 lead by 15 runs against Australia 280.
With an incredible 98 runs off 101 balls, Ashton Agar inspired an Australian fightback. Agar, who is on debut, put on a 163 run partnership with Hughes 81* to save their first innings and even put Australia into the lead. However, in an attempt to score his century, Agar was caught in the field and dismissed for a heroic 98 runs. Agar's dismissal meant that the innings ended at 280, leading England by 65 runs. It was James Anderson who did most of the damage earlier in the day, taking a five wicket haul as Australia struggled with the bat. England started slowly and poorly in their second innings, falling to 11-2 at Tea. The evening session saw Cook (37*) and Pietersen (35*) grind out the day, leaving England at 80-2 at the close of play and a lead of 15 runs.
My Opinion:
It looked as though England were going to destroy the Australian batsmen at 151-9. However, nobody could have seen the 150 strong last wicket partnership between Agar and Hughes. Agar will surely move up the batting order after that performance and Hughes deserves credit for staying in. The day looked to belong to Australia at Tea as England were reduced to 11-2. However, a decent partnership seems to be building between Cook and Pietersen. The game is still on edge and both teams will be looking for the win. England need to find runs tomorrow in order to build a healthy lead.
Match Guide: Key Moments:
Morning Session:
11.25: 103-4, 50 partnership between Smith 48* and Hughes 17* off 75 balls.
11.29: 107-4, 50 for Smith off 72 balls.
11.32: 108-5, Smith 53 (79), 7 fours, 1 six, caught Prior, Anderson.
11.37: 113-6, Haddin 1 (2), bowled by Swann.
11.43: 114-7, Siddle 1 (5), caught Prior, Anderson.
11.50: 114-8, Starc 0 (5), caught Prior, Anderson (5 wicket haul).
11.58: 117-9, Pattinson 2 (8), lbw Swann.
12.36: 151-9, Hughes 35*, Agar 19*.
12.47: 169-9, 50 partnership between Hughes 37* and Agar 35*.
13.09: 192-9, 50 for Agar off 75 balls.
13.12: 201-9, Hughes 48*, Agar 58*.
13.14: 206-9, 50 for Hughes.
13.20: 215-9, scores level, Hughes 51*, Agar 67*.
13.24: 227-9, 100 partnership between Hughes 63* and Agar 67* off 113 balls.
13.33: 229-9, Lunch, Hughes 63*, Agar 69*.
Afternoon Session:
14.24: 253-9, Hughes 66*, Agar 86*.
14.36: 267-9, 150 partnership between Hughes 78* and Agar 88* off 161 balls.
14.53: 280 all out, Agar 98 (101), 12 fours, 2 sixes, caught Swann, Broad. Hughes 81* (131), 9 fours.
Australia lead by 65 runs.
England Second Innings:
15.36: 11-1, Root 5 (31), 1 four, caught Haddin, Starc.
15.40: 11-2, Trott 0 (1), lbw Starc.
15.43: Tea, 11-2, trail by 54 runs.
Evening Session:
17.22: 50-2, Cook 21*, Pietersen 21*.
17.41: 61-2, 50 partnership between Cook and Pietersen off 134 balls.
17.49: 67-2, England lead by 2 runs.
18.33: Close of Play, 80-2, Cook 37*, Pietersen 35*, England lead by 15 runs.
Player of the Day: Ashton Agar for scoring an incredible 98 off 101 balls.
Bowler of the Day: James Anderson for taking a five wicket haul.
Batsmen of the Day: Ashton Agar for scoring 98 runs off 101 balls.
Disappointment of the Day: England not being able to bowl out Australia for less than 200 runs.
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