England 361 and 333-5 lead Australia 128 by 566 runs (England lead series 1-0)
A sensational unbeaten knock of 178* from Joe Root put England firmly in control of the second Test at Lord's. England only lost two wickets in the entire day as they lead Australia by 566 runs. England added 83 runs in the morning session as Root and Bresnan completed their fifty partnership which took England to 114-3 at lunch. Pattinson dismissed Bresnan soon after lunch as England fell to 129-4. From then on it was all England as Root closed in on his century before Tea as Bell provided a solid stand. As play resumed after Tea, Root completed his century before Bell passed fifty. The lead passed the 500 run mark as England looked to set a ridiculous target and embarrass Australia. Australia took their second and last wicket of the day as Smith dismissed Bell for 74. However, Root continued his fine batting display, passing 150. Root and Bairtsow closed out the day unbeaten as England finished day three on 333-5 with a lead of 566 runs.
My Opinion:
What a great day for England. Joe Root played brilliantly and deservedly ended the day unbeaten on 178 not out. Australia struggled throughout the day and will no doubt be tired from fielding for nearly two days as they look to chase down such a mammoth target. Ian Bell played another decent innings but it was a shame he could not convert another century. It will be interesting to see how many runs Cook wants to get but it can only be a matter of time before the declaration is announced. England look set to take a 2-0 lead in the series after a dominating display tomorrow.
Match Guide: Key Moments:
Morning Session:
11.28: 50-3, Root 28*, Bresnan 9*.
12.16: 81-3, 50 partnership between Root 44* and Bresnan 20*.
12.28: 91-3, 50 for Root.
12.45: 103-3, Root 55*, Bresnan 29*.
13.02: Lunch, 114-3.
Afternoon Session:
14.26: 129-4, Bresnan 38 (137), 4 fours, caught Rogers, Pattinson.
15.21: 154-4, Root 84*, Bell 13*.
15.44: Tea, 171-4, Root 97*, Bell 16*.
Evening Session:
16.13: 178-4, 100 for Root and the 50 partnership between Root and Bell.
16.32: 200-4, lead by 433 runs.
16.47: 230-4, 50 for Bell and the 100 partnership between Root and Bell.
17.00: 255-4, lead by 488 runs.
17.15: 268-4, lead by 501 runs.
17.21: 282-5, Bell 74 (103), 11 fours, caught Rogers, Smith.
17.33: 292-5, 150 for Root.
17.41: 301-5, lead by 534 runs.
17.58: 333-5, 50 partnership between Root 178* and Bairstow 11*.
18.01: 333-5, Root 178*, Bairstow 11*, Close of play.
Player of the Day: Joe Root for putting England firmly in a winning position.
Bowler of the Day: Steve Smith for taking the wicket of in form Ian Bell.
Batsmen of the Day: Joe Root who is unbeaten on 178 not out.
Disappointment of the Day: Ian Bell not making a century.
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