Australia 527-7 declared and 172-7 lead England 368 by 331 runs (England lead series 2-0)
The rain came down in the afternoon which forced the players off for an early Tea break before bad light stopped play an hour early. England managed to avoid the follow on in the opening half an hour and continued to score runs as Broad and Prior both passed 30 runs before a Siddle brace of wickets ended England's first innings for 368. With a lead of 159 runs, Australia looked to pile on the pressure with quick runs to further increase the lead. However, Broad dismissed Rogers for 12 just before the lunch break. England took four more wickets during the afternoon to reduce Australia to 133-5 before the rain forced the players off for an early Tea break. Two more wickets fell during the evening sessions as England took advantage of some poor batting as Australia slumped to 172-7. However, the umpires took the players off due to bad light at 5.40 from which they never returned. Australia have a 331 run lead and will hope the weather holds out on the final day as the close in on their first win in this series.
My Opinion:
England batted well to avoid the follow on and even post 368. However, Australia managed to increase their lead to over 330 runs. Clarke will be looking to declare very early tomorrow to give his bowlers a full day of trying to bowl England out. England will need to bat out the final day for a draw or even hope that the rain will ruin Australia's chance of winning their first Test in this series. I'm hoping that England have enough willpower to bat out the day to keep their 2-0 series lead.
Match Guide: Key Moments:
Morning Session:
11.11: 302-7, Prior 14*, Broad 9*.
11.24: 337-7, England avoid the follow on.
11.29: 338-8, Broad 32 (66), 7 fours, caught Haddin, Lyon.
11.39: 353-8.
11.43: 353-9, Swann 11 (11), 1 four, 1 six, caught Haddin, Siddle.
12.20: 368 all out, Prior 30 (98), 4 fours, caught Warner, Siddle. Australia lead by 159 runs.
Australia Second Innings:
12.55: 23-1, Rogers 12 (23), 1 four, caught Prior, Broad.
13.01: Lunch, 24-1.
Afternoon Session:
14.10: 56-1, Warner 37*, Khawaja 4*.
14.29: 73-1, 50 partnership between Warner and Khawaja.
14.30: 74-2, Warner 41 (57), 5 fours, caught Root, Bresnan.
14.55: 99-3, Khawaja 24 (38), 2 fours, bowled by Swann.
14.58: 101-3.
15.01: 103-4, Watson 18 (24), 1 four, caught Pietersen, Bresnan.
15.26: 133-5, Smith 19 (19), 2 sixes, run out by Anderson.
15.31: Rain stops play, Tea taken.
Evening Session:
16.03: 152-6, Haddin 8 (9), 1 four, caught Broad, Anderson.
16.21: 172-7, Starc 11 (11), 1 four, caught Swann, Anderson.
16.26: 172-7, bad light stops play.
17.38: 172-7, Close of play due to bad light. Australia lead by 331 runs.
Player of the Day: James Anderson for a great bowling display.
Bowler of the Day: James Anderson for taking three wickets.
Batsmen of the Day: David Warner for scoring 41 runs.
Disappointment of the Day: Not being able to bowl Australia out before the rain delay.
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