Australia 326 & 140-4 lead England 155 by 311 runs (Australia lead Series 4-0)
England have a major batting collapse as Australia storm on. The morning session belonged to Australia who reduced England to 61-5 before lunch. Harris started things off to dismiss Cook for 7, Anderson fell to Johnson for 7, Pietersen edged behind for 3 and Bell edged behind for 2, as England collapsed to 23-5.
The afternoon session belonged to Australia as they bowled England out for 155. Ballance edged behind for 18 before Bairstow was dismissed for 18. Stokes managed to score 47 before being bowled by Siddle. Borthwick shortly followed before Rankin capped things off by being bowled by Johnson. Broad scored 30 not out off 22 balls but it was not enough to mend a poor first innings effort as Australia led by 171 runs after the first innings.
During the evening session, England took four wickets but Australia increased the lead 311 runs after ending the day on 140-4. Anderson took two wickets to dismiss both Warner and Watson before Clarke and Smith both fell. However, Rogers passed his fifty and has found some stability alongside Bailey.
My Opinion:
That was a woeful display from England today. Reduced to 23-5 at one point. Simply, that was just not good enough. Stokes, Ballance, Bairstow and Broad I can forgive because at least they scored some runs and put in some effort but the others need to have a hard look at themselves. The issue was mainly with Cook, Bell, Carberry and Pietersen who all failed miserably with the bat. To be bowled out for 155 was hugely disappointing and I'm afraid all hope of winning the final Test has gone. Australia put on 140-4 during the evening's play and now have a lead of 311 runs. Rogers is unbeaten on 73 whilst Bailey has managed to settle into the innings. I expect Australia to declare when they lead by 400 runs or more and to bowl England out in similar fashion to the first innings. England must now at least show some pride and do themselves some justice. Places in the team are now at stake after a drubbing in the whole Series so it will be interesting to see who steps up to the plate.
Match Guide: Key Moments
Morning Session:
2331: 8-2, Cook 7 (19), 1 four, lbw Harris.
2350: 14-3, Anderson 7 (24), 1 four, caught Clarke, Johnson.
0004: 17-4, Pietersen 3 (9), caught Watson, Harris.
00238: 23-5, Bell 2 (32), caught Haddin, Siddle.
0111: 53-5, Stokes 17*, Ballance 17*.
0130: 61-5, Stokes 23*, Ballance 17*. Lunch.
Afternoon Session:
0216: 62-6, Ballance 18 (51), 2 fours, caught Haddin, Lyon.
0307: 101-6, Stokes 40*, Bairstow 15*.
0327: 111-7, Bairstow 18 (50), 1 four, caught Bailey, Siddle.
0332: 112-8, Stokes 47 (101), 4 fours, bowled by Siddle.
0347: 125-9, Borthwick 1 (17), caught Smith, Harris.
0406: 155-9, Broad 30*, Rankin 13*.
0411: 155 all out, Rankin 13 (22), 2 fours, bowled by Johnson. Broad 30*(22), 4 fours, 1 six. England trail by 171 runs. Tea.
Batsman of the Innings: Stokes 47 (101)
Bowler of the Innings: Siddle 3-23
Evening Session:
Australia Second Innings
0502: 27-1, Warner 16 (20), 3 fours, lbw Anderson.
0521: 47-2, Watson 9 (9), 2 fours, caught Bairstow, Anderson.
0528: 51-2, Rogers 21*, Clarke 1*.
0548: 72-3, Clarke 6 (18), 1 four, caught Bairstow, Broad.
0618: 91-4, Smith 7 (12), 1 four, caught Cook, Stokes.
0626: 99-4, 50 for Rogers.
0630: 103-4, Rogers 50*, Bailey 7*.
0701: 140-4, Rogers 73*, Bailey 20*. Australia lead by 311 runs. Close of Play.
Batsman of the Day: Rogers 73*(89)
Bowler of the Day: Siddle 3-23
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