The match, dominated by bowlers, has ended in an easy 8-wicket win for England, who go 2-1 up in the series.
Hello and welcome to the live commentary of the 3rd Ashes test match between England and Australia.
James Anderson pulled out of rest of the current test and the series because of side strain. Australia are leading by 29 runs and Peter Nevill and Mitchell Starc are the batsmen beginning the day three.
Weather looks fine for now and the situation is in favour of the English side, so Aussie fans hold on to your hats!
20:30 IST Friday, 31 July 2015
Joe Root drives into the leg side for four, and England reach the target of 121 with ease, before tea on Day 3. The match, dominated by bowlers, has ended in an easy 8-wicket win for England, who go 2-1 up in the series.
20:04 IST Friday, 31 July 2015
England are cruising towards victory now, with just 21 more runs needed. Joe Root and Ian Bell are well set, with the latter making 57 not out. England will like to finish the match off before tea.
18:54 IST Friday, 31 July 2015
OUT! Adam Lyth is gone and his poor form continues. LBW off Hazlewood for 12. He reviewed the decision and was found plumb out. England are 51/2, needed 70 more to win.
17:22 IST Friday, 31 July 2015
Australia are all out for 265 after some brilliant lower order resistance from Mitchell Starc who made 58. 121 is not a big target, but it is just about defendable.
16:49 IST Friday, 31 July 2015
Out!!
After 72 overs, Australia are at 245/8 with a lead of 100 runs over the Englishside. And Mitchell Starc scored his 5th Test fifty with a brilliant six. But the joy is short lived as Josh Hazlewood's shot lands comfortably in the hand of Joe Root. It's Ben Stokes 1st wicket of the match.
16:13 IST Friday, 31 July 2015
Out!!
Steven Finn strikes for the 6th time and removes Peter Nevill at 59. Buttler finally got a brilliant catch and England finally have a breakthrough.
After 65 overs Australia have a lead of 73 runs on England. Mitchell Starc (34) and Josh Hazlewood have the responsibility of holding the fortress and steadily keep the scoreboard moving.
Ah, the English summer!
15:53 IST Friday, 31 July 2015
It was quite a dive behind the wickets by Bairstow. A loud appeal but looks like Broad will have to wait a little more for his 300th wicket.
Did you know that it's been 43 years since Australia lost 5 wickets for 100 runs or less in both innings of Ashes?
15:41 IST Friday, 31 July 2015
Peter Nevill scores his first fifty in Test cricket as he sends Steven Finns ball for a four.
Englishman Stuart Broad is one wicket short of getting into 300 wicket club. Who will it be? Nevill or Starc? Apart from Braod and Finn Aussie team must fear this English corodile which loves to eat them!
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