England vs Australia
4th ODI - London, Saturday, September 12, 2009
England 220/10 (46.3) Australia 221/3 (43.4)
Michael Clarke
62 (81, 6x0, 4x8)
Tim Paine (W)
51 (62, 6x0, 4x5)
Tim Bresnan
8
1
41
2
Adil Rashid
10
0
56
1
Australia beat England by 7 wickets
Australia
England
A comfortable win for Australia in the fourth ODI at Lords as they cruised their way to the target of 221 with 6.2 overs to spare. The visitors never looked in any sort of trouble as Tim Paine (51), Ricky Ponting (48) and Michael Clarke (62*) milted runs at ease. England's lethargic bowling effort didn't do them any good. So Australia now have clinched the series 4-0 with three games still to be played and I won't bet against them to sweep the series with a 7-0 whitewash. I hope you had a good time today. See you for the fifth one-dayer soon. Till then Bye!
Brett Lee is undoubtedly named Man of the Match for his 5-wicket haul. He put on display a brilliant effort of fast bowling today where he bamboozled the English batsmen with his sheer pace and lethal yorkers.
43.4
1
1
R Sidebottom to C Ferguson, Ferguson dabs the ball on the leg side and scampers a quick single to pick up a famous ODI and series win. Australia beat England by 7 wickets with 6.2 overs to spare.
43.3
0
0
R Sidebottom to C Ferguson, FREE HIT! Driven through mid-off by Ferguson for no runs.
43.3
1NB
1NB
R Sidebottom to C Ferguson, Ferguson just manages to keep the yorker out from Sidebottom. Good ball bowled by Sidebottom. Umpire Rauf signals a No Ball. Next delivery will be a Free Hit.
43.2
0
0
R Sidebottom to C Ferguson, Ferguson gets a leading edge on that one but to no avail.
43.1
2
2
R Sidebottom to C Ferguson, Played through mid-wicket by Ferguson and he runs well to pick a couple of runs.
End of 43 Overs: Australia 217/3
42.6
0
0
S Broad to M Clarke, Clarke has played it to the point region for no runs.
42.5
4
4
S Broad to M Clarke, Bowled fuller in length this time. Clarke has driven it through the off side region. The ball races to the boundary in quick time and Australia are now just one hit away from a series win.
42.4
0
0
S Broad to M Clarke, Clarke gets a bottom edge on that one but no runs for it.
42.3
0
0
S Broad to M Clarke, Defended off the front foot by Clarke presenting the full face of the bat.
42.2
0
0
S Broad to M Clarke, Clarke shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.
42.1
1
1
S Broad to C Ferguson, Ferguson works it down the leg side for a single.
The ball is thrown to Broad now who replaces Rashid into the attack.
End of 42 Overs: Australia 212/3
41.6
1
1
R Sidebottom to C Ferguson, A short delivery which has been pulled away but it's a single only this time.
41.5
1
1
R Sidebottom to M Clarke, Driven through mid-off by Clarke for a single again.
41.4
4
4
R Sidebottom to M Clarke, Claker goes a wild cover drive but the ball has taken the inside edge of the bat and it went down the leg side. The ball races to the boundary.
41.3
1
1
R Sidebottom to C Ferguson, Ferguson works it down the leg side for a single.
41.2
0
0
R Sidebottom to C Ferguson, Ferguson shoulders arms to let that one through.
41.1
4
4
R Sidebottom to C Ferguson, Short from Sidebottom. Ferguson plays the pull-shot to get another boundary. Australia are now need less than 20 runs now.
41.1
1WD
1WD
R Sidebottom to C Ferguson, The ball is down the leg side but Ferguson still goes after it. Umpire Rauf signals a wide.
Ryan Sidebottom comes back for a new spell.
End of 41 Overs: Australia 200/3
40.6
0
0
A Rashid to M Clarke, Defended off the front foot by Clarke presenting the full face of the bat.
40.5
0
0
A Rashid to M Clarke, Clarke has offered no stroke to an incoming delivery. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Llong shows no interest in the appeal.
40.4
0
0
A Rashid to M Clarke, Clarke just manages to keep the yorker out. Good ball bowled by Rashid.
40.3
0
0
A Rashid to M Clarke, Clarke gets to the pitch of the ball and defends it. Dot ball.
40.2
0
0
A Rashid to M Clarke, Well flighted by Rashid. Clarke gets to the pitch of the ball and defends it with his pads.
40.1
2
2
A Rashid to M Clarke, Played to the point region by Clarke for a quick couple of runs.
End of 40 Overs: Australia 198/3
39.6
0
0
L Wright to C Ferguson, It's outside off stump and Ferguson shoulders arms to let that one through.
39.5
0
0
L Wright to C Ferguson, Bouncer from Wright. Ferguson ducks under the bouncer in time.
39.4
0
0
L Wright to C Ferguson, Driven through mid-off by Ferguson for no runs.
39.3
4
4
L Wright to C Ferguson, Ferguson tries to slash it but it takes the edge of the bat. The ball races towards the third man boundary. Four more runs to Australia.
39.2
1
1
L Wright to M Clarke, Clarke plays the pull-shot. One run added to the total.
39.1
1
1
L Wright to C Ferguson, Ferguson has pushed it to the cover region for a single.
37th ODI fifty for Michael Clarke. 'Pup' has looked in awesome form throughout the summer.
End of 39 Overs: Australia 192/3
38.6
0
0
A Rashid to M Clarke, Defended off the front foot by Clarke presenting the full face of the bat.
38.5
4
4
A Rashid to M Clarke, It's been driven swiftly through the covers by Clarke. The ball races to the boundary and the Aussie vice-captain brings up his half-century in style.
38.4
0
0
A Rashid to M Clarke, Clarke drives this through the covers for no runs.
38.3
0
0
A Rashid to M Clarke, Clarke defends it from within the crease.
38.2
3
3
A Rashid to C Ferguson, Ferguson makes good use of his feet and lofts that over mid off. Good running between the wickets to pick up three runs.
38.1
1
1
A Rashid to M Clarke, It's been driven superbly through the covers for an easy single.
End of 38 Overs: Australia 184/3
37.6
0
0
L Wright to C Ferguson, That ball has struck Ferguson on the thigh-pad. No runs conceded.
37.5
3
3
L Wright to M Clarke, Clarke drives this through the covers. Good athleticism shown by Bopara as he chases the ball well. Good running between the wickets to pick up three runs.
37.5
1WD
1WD
L Wright to M Clarke, Short from Wright. Unusual bounce. Too high to worry Clarke. Umpire Rauf has signalled a wide.
37.4
4
4
L Wright to M Clarke, Short from Wright. Clarke is equal to the challenge as he plays the pull-shot exquisitely over the in field. The ball races to the boundary.
37.3
0
0
L Wright to M Clarke, Clarke has pushed it to the cover region for no runs.
37.2
0
0
L Wright to M Clarke, Clarke defends it solidly from within the crease.
37.1
0
0
L Wright to M Clarke, Clarke drives this through the covers for no runs.
End of 37 Overs: Australia 176/3
36.6
0
0
Tim Bresnan to C Ferguson, Ferguson plays it off the backfoot but no runs available.
36.6
1WD
1WD
Tim Bresnan to C Ferguson, Bouncer from Bresnan! Ferguson ducks in time to let that one go over him. Umpire Llong signals a wide.
36.5
1
1
Tim Bresnan to M Clarke, Clarke guides it to third man for an easy single.
36.5
1WD
1WD
Tim Bresnan to M Clarke, This one is down the leg side and Clarke leaves it alone. Umpire Llong signals a wide.
36.4
0
0
Tim Bresnan to M Clarke, Clarke has played that with the full face of the bat. Dot ball.
36.3
1
1
Tim Bresnan to C Ferguson, Ferguson plays it towards mid off and takes an easy single.
36.2
2
2
Tim Bresnan to C Ferguson, Ferguson has flicked the ball off his pads. They manage to come back for the second.
36.1
0
0
Tim Bresnan to C Ferguson, Ferguson has played that with the full face of the bat.
End of 36 Overs: Australia 170/3
35.6
1
1
L Wright to C Ferguson, Ferguson plays a pull shot to this short delivery for a single to end the over.
35.5
0
0
L Wright to C Ferguson, Defended nicely off the back foot by Ferguson.
35.4
0
0
L Wright to C Ferguson, Pushed to the cover region by Ferguson for no runs.
35.3
0
0
L Wright to C Ferguson, Defended well off the front foot by Ferguson presenting the full face of the bat.
35.2
0
0
L Wright to C Ferguson, Ferguson shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.
35.1
0
0
L Wright to C Ferguson, Bouncer! Ferguson ducks in time to let that one go over him.
Luke Wright comes back for a new spell.
End of 35 Overs: Australia 169/3
34.6
1
1
Tim Bresnan to C Ferguson, Ferguson has played that with soft hands and he goes for a single. Denly goes for a direct hit but misses the stumps. The batsmen have run through for a single.
34.5
0
0
Tim Bresnan to C Ferguson, Wide down the leg side. No trouble at all for Ferguson who lets it go.
Callum Ferguson walks in as the new batsman.
34.4
W
W
Tim Bresnan to R Ponting, OUT! Bresnan bowls it fuller this time and Ponting drives it on the up. It's in the air and Bopara takes a sharp catch at covers to get rid of Ponting on 48 runs. Second wicket for Bresnan.
34.3
0
0
Tim Bresnan to R Ponting, Defended well off the back foot by Ponting.
34.2
0
0
Tim Bresnan to R Ponting, Ponting has played that off the front foot for no runs.
34.1
0
0
Tim Bresnan to R Ponting, Defended off the front foot by Ponting presenting the full face of the bat.
Drinks break and Australia are looking well set for the series win as they need 53 runs more from 16 overs.
End of 34 Overs: Australia 168/2
33.6
0
0
S Broad to M Clarke, Clarke flicks it away with a wristy shot for no runs to end the over.
33.5
0
0
S Broad to M Clarke, Clarke has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
33.4
1
1
S Broad to R Ponting, Driven through mid-on by Ponting. They pick up a single.
33.3
1
1
S Broad to M Clarke, Clarke pulls it away for a single on the leg side.
33.2
0
0
S Broad to M Clarke, Clarke has played that with the full face of the bat. Dot ball.
33.1
1
1
S Broad to R Ponting, Ponting has flat-batted that through the point region but he gets only a single for it.
End of 33 Overs: Australia 165/2
32.6
0
0
Tim Bresnan to M Clarke, Broad bowls it wide outside the off stump. Clarke shoulders arms to let that one through.
32.5
0
0
Tim Bresnan to M Clarke, Clarke has driven it through mid-off.
32.4
0
0
Tim Bresnan to M Clarke, Pushed to the cover region by Clarke for no runs yet again.
32.3
0
0
Tim Bresnan to M Clarke, Pushed to the cover region by Clarke. Third dot ball in a row.
32.2
0
0
Tim Bresnan to M Clarke, Driven through mid-on by Clarke. Dot ball again.
32.1
0
0
Tim Bresnan to M Clarke, Clarke has played it to the point region for no runs.
End of 32 Overs: Australia 165/2
31.6
0
0
S Broad to R Ponting, Bouncer from Broad. Ponting does well to let it go.
31.5
1
1
S Broad to M Clarke, Clarke has played it towards mid-wicket. They pick up a single.
31.4
0
0
S Broad to M Clarke, Clarke has played it towards mid-wicket for no runs.
31.3
0
0
S Broad to M Clarke, Clarke has pushed it to the cover region for no runs.
31.2
1
1
S Broad to R Ponting, Ponting defends it from within the crease. One run added to the total.
31.1
0
0
S Broad to R Ponting, Ponting has played that off the front foot for no runs.
Stuart Broad is back into the attack.
End of 31 Overs: Australia 163/2
30.6
0
0
Tim Bresnan to M Clarke, Clarke is beaten outside the off stump by Bresnan.
30.5
0
0
Tim Bresnan to M Clarke, Pushed to the cover region by Clarke for no runs.
30.4
0
0
Tim Bresnan to M Clarke, Played to the point region by Clarke for no runs.
30.3
0
0
Tim Bresnan to M Clarke, Clarke shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.
30.2
0
0
Tim Bresnan to M Clarke, Clarke has played it to the point region.
30.1
4
4
Tim Bresnan to M Clarke, Bresnan bowls it on the pads and Clarke easily flicks it away for a boundary towards fine leg. Australia marching on at this moment.
Bresnan comes back into the attack.
End of 30 Overs: Australia 159/2
29.6
1
1
S Broad to M Clarke, Driven towards the mid-on region by Clarke and this time he scampers a single easily.
29.5
0
0
S Broad to M Clarke, Driven towards the mid-on region but does not get a single.
29.4
0
0
S Broad to M Clarke, Clarke has played that off the front foot for no runs.
29.3
0
0
S Broad to M Clarke, Clarke has punched the ball off the backfoot but for no runs.
29.2
1
1
S Broad to R Ponting, Ponting has played it fine down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.
29.1
1
1
S Broad to M Clarke, Clarke has nudged the ball fine down the leg side for a single.
End of 29 Overs: Australia 156/2
28.6
0
0
R Sidebottom to R Ponting, Ponting fails to put bat on ball as he tries to guide it.
28.5
0
0
R Sidebottom to R Ponting, Defended off the front foot by Ponting presenting the full face of the bat.
28.4
1
1
R Sidebottom to M Clarke, Clarke has played it to the point region. One run added to the total.
28.3
0
0
R Sidebottom to M Clarke, Pushed to the cover region by Clarke for no runs.
28.2
1
1
R Sidebottom to R Ponting, Ponting drives through the covers for a single again.
28.1
1
1
R Sidebottom to M Clarke, Clarke works it down the leg side smartly to run a single.
End of 28 Overs: Australia 153/2
27.6
0
0
L Wright to R Ponting, Ponting defends it well off the backfoot this time.
27.5
0
0
L Wright to R Ponting, Defended well off the front foot by Ponting.
27.4
0
0
L Wright to R Ponting, Ponting has driven it through mid-off but does not get a run for it.
27.3
0
0
L Wright to R Ponting, Defended off the front foot by Ponting presenting the full face of the bat.
27.2
0
0
L Wright to R Ponting, Ponting has played that off the front foot for no runs.
27.1
4
4
L Wright to R Ponting, Ponting just lofts it over mid off and the ball just beats Sidebottom at mid off and it races to the boundary.
End of 27 Overs: Australia 149/2
26.6
1
1
R Sidebottom to R Ponting, Ponting plays it with soft hands and pinches a single.
26.5
0
0
R Sidebottom to R Ponting, Ponting drives the ball straight down the ground.
26.4
1
1
R Sidebottom to M Clarke, Played to mid-wicket region by Clarke for a single.
26.3
0
0
R Sidebottom to M Clarke, Clarke has played that off the front foot for no runs.
26.2
4
4
R Sidebottom to M Clarke, Sidebottom bowls it wide outside off stump. The ball has found the edge of the bat of Clarke and luckily there is no one at slips. The ball races to the boundary.
26.1
1
1
R Sidebottom to R Ponting, Ponting has nudged the ball fine down the leg side for a single.
End of 26 Overs: Australia 142/2
25.6
0
0
L Wright to M Clarke, Clarke has punched the ball off the backfoot. Dot ball again.
25.5
0
0
L Wright to M Clarke, Clarke has played that with the full face of the bat. Dot ball.
25.4
0
0
L Wright to M Clarke, Clarke chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
25.3
0
0
L Wright to M Clarke, Punched off the backfoot by Clarke for no runs.
25.2
2
2
L Wright to M Clarke, Clarke works it down the leg side and this time it's a couple for Clarke.
25.2
1WD
1WD
L Wright to M Clarke, The ball is down the leg side but Clarke still goes after it. Wide signalled by Umpire Rauf.
25.1
1
1
L Wright to R Ponting, Ponting flicks it away with a wristy shot and picks an easy single.
End of 25 Overs: Australia 138/2
24.6
2
2
A Rashid to M Clarke, Thumped through mid-off by Clarke and he runs well with Ponting to pick another couple.
24.5
1
1
A Rashid to R Ponting, Ponting has taken the aerial route and played that over the covers. One run added to the total.
24.4
0
0
A Rashid to R Ponting, Ponting drives this through the covers for no runs.
24.3
1
1
A Rashid to M Clarke, Driven through mid-off by Clarke for a single again.
24.2
2
2
A Rashid to M Clarke, Clarke has flicked the ball off his pads and he attempts a second run and gets it finally. But it was a good throw from the deep by the substitute but Clarke was safe home.
24.1
4
4
A Rashid to M Clarke, Excellent footwork by Clarke as he has driven the ball superbly through the covers. The ball races to the boundary.
End of 24 Overs: Australia 128/2
23.6
0
0
L Wright to R Ponting, Ponting has played that with the full face of the bat. Dot ball to end the over.
23.5
0
0
L Wright to R Ponting, The short of length delivery has been cut away through square on the off side.
23.4
1
1
L Wright to M Clarke, Clarke has played that off the front foot for a single again.
23.3
1
1
L Wright to R Ponting, A short delivery which has been hooked by Ponting. It's in the air but it falls short of the fielder. The batsmen have run through for a single.
23.2
0
0
L Wright to R Ponting, Ponting has played it towards mid-wicket for no runs.
23.1
1
1
L Wright to M Clarke, Clarke opens the face of the bat and deliberately guides it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
Luke Wright brought into the attack now.
End of 23 Overs: Australia 125/2
22.6
0
0
A Rashid to R Ponting, Pushed to the cover region by Ponting. Dot ball to end the over.
22.5
1
1
A Rashid to M Clarke, Driven towards the mid-off region for a single.
22.4
4
4
A Rashid to M Clarke, Flighted by Rashid. Clarke charges down the wicket and lofts it over the bowler's head for an easy boundary.
22.3
0
0
A Rashid to M Clarke, Clarke has played that with the full face of the bat for no runs.
22.2
0
0
A Rashid to M Clarke, Clarke has played that with the full face of the bat. Dot ball.
22.1
0
0
A Rashid to M Clarke, Clarke has played that off the front foot for no runs.
End of 22 Overs: Australia 120/2
21.6
4
4
O Shah to R Ponting, Ponting takes the aerial root and has lofted it over covers. The ball races to the boundary comfortably. Good end to the over.
21.5
0
0
O Shah to R Ponting, Played to mid-wicket region by Ponting for no runs.
21.4
0
0
O Shah to R Ponting, Ponting shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.
21.3
1
1
O Shah to M Clarke, Clarke plays it off the backfoot and takes an easy run.
21.2
1
1
O Shah to R Ponting, Ponting dabs it with soft hands to take a run.
21.1
0
0
O Shah to R Ponting, Driven towards the mid-off region but no run available.
End of 21 Overs: Australia 114/2
20.6
1
1
A Rashid to R Ponting, Ponting defends it from within the crease and takes a quick single.
20.5
1
1
A Rashid to M Clarke, Pushed to the cover region by Clarke for an easy single this time.
20.4
1
1
A Rashid to R Ponting, Ponting plays a pull shot to this short delivery. One run added to the total.
20.3
1
1
A Rashid to M Clarke, Clarke has driven it through mid-off for a single.
20.2
0
0
A Rashid to M Clarke, Clarke has played that off the front foot for no runs.
20.1
0
0
A Rashid to M Clarke, Clarke plays the Square-Cut but can't get it pass the fielder.
End of 20 Overs: Australia 110/2
19.6
0
0
O Shah to R Ponting, Defended nicely off the front foot by Ponting presenting the full face of the bat.
19.5
1
1
O Shah to M Clarke, Pushed to the cover region by Clarke. The batsmen have run through for a single.
19.4
0
0
O Shah to M Clarke, Clarke has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
19.3
0
0
O Shah to M Clarke, Played to mid-wicket region by Clarke. Dot ball.
19.2
0
0
O Shah to M Clarke, Clarke has driven it through mid-on for no runs.
19.1
1
1
O Shah to R Ponting, Ponting plays the Square-Cut for a single.
Michael Clarke comes to the crease now.
End of 19 Overs: Australia 108/2
18.6
W
W
A Rashid to Tim Paine, OUT! England breaks the partnership. Paine tries to sweep but ends up getting a top edge on that one. That has gone straight into keeper Prior's hands. Umpire Llong declares Paine OUT.
18.5
1
1
A Rashid to R Ponting, Ponting flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
18.4
1
1
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Pushed to the cover region by Paine for a single.
18.3
2
2
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Paine guides it to third man. and he comes back for a couple and he brings up his Maiden ODI fifty. Good strokeplay has been put on display by the youngster.
18.2
0
0
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Paine has played that off the front foot for no runs.
18.1
0
0
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Paine lets the ball go outside his off stump.
Drinks are called on the field and Australia are going strongly at 104-1. They need 117 more from 32 overs.
End of 18 Overs: Australia 104/1
17.6
0
0
O Shah to R Ponting, Defended well off the front foot by Ponting presenting the full face of the bat.
17.5
0
0
O Shah to R Ponting, Ponting has played that with the full face of the bat. Dot ball.
17.4
1
1
O Shah to Tim Paine, Paine has driven it through mid-on. The batsmen have run through for a single.
17.3
2
2
O Shah to Tim Paine, Paine works it down the leg side and picks a quick couple.
Fifty run stand between Ponting and Paine and it has come in a quick time.
17.2
1
1
O Shah to R Ponting, Ponting has flicked the ball off his pads for a single.
17.1
0
0
O Shah to R Ponting, Ponting has played that off the front foot for no runs.
Part-timer Owais Shah is brought into the attack to replace an expensive Bresnan.
End of 17 Overs: Australia 100/1
16.6
0
0
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Paine defends it from within the crease.
16.5
1
1
A Rashid to R Ponting, Ponting has driven it through mid-off for yet another single.
16.4
1
1
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Pushed to the cover region by Paine for a quick single.
16.3
0
0
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Paine has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
16.2
0
0
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Paine was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
16.1
0
0
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Defended well off the back foot by Paine.
End of 16 Overs: Australia 98/1
15.6
0
0
Tim Bresnan to R Ponting, Ponting shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.
15.5
4
4
Tim Bresnan to R Ponting, Bresnan bowls on Ponting's pad who flicks the ball with utter grace. Morgan's efforts go in vain as the ball races to the boundary.
15.4
0
0
Tim Bresnan to R Ponting, Bottom edge by Ponting! Prior gathers it on the bounce.
15.3
1
1
Tim Bresnan to Tim Paine, Paine guides it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
15.2
1
1
Tim Bresnan to R Ponting, Punched off the backfoot by Ponting for a single.
15.1
4
4
Tim Bresnan to R Ponting, A poor short delivery which has been pulled away with ease by Ponting. The ball races to the boundary. Hope Bresnan learns that he should nver bowl a short delivery to Ricky 'Punter' Ponting.
End of 15 Overs: Australia 88/1
14.6
0
0
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Defended off the front foot by Paine presenting the full face of the bat.
14.5
0
0
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Paine has driven it through mid-off for no runs.
14.4
0
0
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Paine has pushed it to the cover region but he does not get a single.
14.3
2
2
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Paine drives this through the covers for an easy couple of runs.
14.2
0
0
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Paine defends it well from within the crease.
14.1
0
0
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Paine has played that off the front foot for no runs.
End of 14 Overs: Australia 86/1
13.6
4
4
Tim Bresnan to R Ponting, Ponting gloriously hits the ball through the point region. This time the ball races to the boundary.
13.5
1
1
Tim Bresnan to Tim Paine, Played through mid-wicket by Paine. The batsmen have run through for a single.
13.4
3
3
Tim Bresnan to R Ponting, Short of length again. Ponting has punched the ball off the backfoot. Morgan with the chase again and he dives to ensure the ball does not cross the line. This time Ponting gets three for the shot.
13.3
2
2
Tim Bresnan to R Ponting, Ponting flicks it away with a wristy shot and a couple more to Ponting.
13.2
2
2
Tim Bresnan to R Ponting, Short and wide from Bresnan. Timed bautifully through point region by Ponting. A spirited effort by Morgan to ensure the ball doesnt cross the line. Only two runs taken.
13.1
0
0
Tim Bresnan to R Ponting, Ball hits Ponting low on the pads but no appeal this time from England.
End of 13 Overs: Australia 74/1
12.6
0
0
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Driven through the covers by Paine for no runs.
12.5
4
4
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Short of Length from Rashid. Paine gets a bottom edge on that one as he tries to cut it. The ball races to the boundary. Streaky boundary though.
12.4
2
2
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Paine guides it to third man. They manage to come back for the second.
12.3
2
2
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Paine paddles the ball down the leg side. They manage to come back for the second.
12.2
0
0
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Driven towards the mid-off region for no runs.
12.1
1
1
A Rashid to R Ponting, Ponting has pushed it to the cover region and he pinches another single.
End of 12 Overs: Australia 65/1
11.6
1
1
Tim Bresnan to R Ponting, Ponting opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man for an easy single.
11.5
1
1
Tim Bresnan to Tim Paine, Paine has flicked the ball off his pads. The batsmen have run through for a single.
11.4
0
0
Tim Bresnan to Tim Paine, Defended well off the front foot by Paine presenting the full face of the bat.
11.3
0
0
Tim Bresnan to Tim Paine, Paine has played that with the full face of the bat. Dot ball this time.
11.2
2
2
Tim Bresnan to Tim Paine, Paine has played it fine down the leg side. Lack of committment by Broad to save runs for his team. Two runs added to the total.
11.1
0
0
Tim Bresnan to Tim Paine, Paine has played that with the full face of the bat. Dot ball.
End of 11 Overs: Australia 60/1
10.6
1
1
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Driven through the covers by Paine. The batsmen have run through for a single.
10.5
1
1
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Short ball from Rashid. Paine plays the pull-shot and pick up a couple of runs.
10.5
1WD
1WD
A Rashid to Tim Paine, The ball is down the leg side but Paine still goes after it. Wide signalled by Umpire Llong.
10.4
4
4
A Rashid to Tim Paine, A short delivery which has been pulled away. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Llong signals a boundary.
10.3
1
1
A Rashid to R Ponting, Ponting has swept that one through the leg side. They pick up a single.
10.2
1
1
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Pushed to the cover region by Paine. They pick up a single.
10.1
0
0
A Rashid to Tim Paine, Defended off the front foot by Paine presenting the full face of the bat.
Leg-Spinner Adil Rashid is introduced into the attack. Rashid to bowl in the Power Play as England takes the Bowling Power Play.
End of 10 Overs: Australia 51/1
9.6
0
0
Tim Bresnan to R Ponting, Played to the point region by Ponting for no runs.
9.5
0
0
Tim Bresnan to R Ponting, Ponting defends it from within the crease. Dot ball.
Skipper Ricky Ponting is the new man in.
9.4
W
W
Tim Bresnan to S Watson, OUT! Bresnan strikes! Watson has been struck on the pads as he looked to play that off the front foot. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Rauf raises his finger. Big wicket for the home team.
9.3
1
1
Tim Bresnan to Tim Paine, Played to the point region by Paine. The batsmen have run through for a single.
9.2
0
0
Tim Bresnan to Tim Paine, Paine has been struck on the thigh-pad.
9.1
2
2
Tim Bresnan to Tim Paine, Paine plays the pull-shot. Two runs added to the total.
9.1
1NB
1NB
Tim Bresnan to Tim Paine, Paine has played that with the full face of the bat. Umpire Rauf signals a No Ball.
End of 9 Overs: Australia 47/0
8.6
1
1
S Broad to Tim Paine, Driven towards the mid-off region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
8.5
0
0
S Broad to Tim Paine, Paine rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball.
8.4
0
0
S Broad to Tim Paine, Paine has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
8.3
0
0
S Broad to Tim Paine, Paine has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
8.2
4
4
S Broad to Tim Paine, Paine has flat-batted that through the point region. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Llong.
8.1
1
1
S Broad to S Watson, Watson has played that off the front foot and picks a single.
End of 8 Overs: Australia 41/0
7.6
0
0
R Sidebottom to Tim Paine, Paine has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
7.5
4
4
R Sidebottom to Tim Paine, Paine plays a pull shot to this short delivery. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Rauf signals four runs.
7.4
4
4
R Sidebottom to Tim Paine, Paine plays a pull shot to this short delivery. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Rauf signals four runs.
7.3
1
1
R Sidebottom to S Watson, Defended well off the back foot by Watson who scampers a quick single.
7.2
0
0
R Sidebottom to S Watson, Watson has played that with the full face of the bat. Dot ball again.
7.1
0
0
R Sidebottom to S Watson, Watson plays the Square-Cut but staright to point. Dot ball.
End of 7 Overs: Australia 32/0
6.6
0
0
S Broad to Tim Paine, Broad bowls it around off stump and Paine fails to put bat on ball. Teasing delivery from Broad.
6.5
1
1
S Broad to S Watson, Watson has driven it through mid-on. One run added to the total.
6.4
1
1
S Broad to Tim Paine, Paine opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man for a single.
6.3
0
0
S Broad to S Watson, Watson fails to put bat on ball. Byes have been called by Umpire Llong. They pick up a single.
6.3
1WD
1WD
S Broad to S Watson, Bouncer from Broad. Watson watches the bouncer go way above his head. Umpire Llong has signalled a wide.
6.2
4
4
S Broad to S Watson, FOUR! Short of length from Broad which has been hammered away by Watson. The ball has crossed the ropes in a flash. What a Shot!
6.1
1
1
S Broad to Tim Paine, The ball has found the edge of the bat and it runs down to third man for a single.
End of 6 Overs: Australia 23/0
5.6
0
0
R Sidebottom to S Watson, Paine shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. Dot ball to end the over.
5.5
0
0
R Sidebottom to S Watson, Paine defends it from within the crease.
5.4
0
0
R Sidebottom to S Watson, Paine shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.
5.3
2
2
R Sidebottom to S Watson, Paine has flicked the ball off his pads and an easy couple added to the account.
5.2
0
0
R Sidebottom to S Watson, Paine has played that with the full face of the bat. Dot ball.
5.1
1
1
R Sidebottom to Tim Paine, Watson plays the pull-shot to pick a single on the leg side.
End of 5 Overs: Australia 20/0
4.6
4
4
S Broad to S Watson, FOUR! Short again from Broad. Much more confidence from Watson this time as he plays the pull-shot. The ball races to the boundary in quick time.
4.5
0
0
S Broad to Tim Paine, Much straighter this time from Broad. Paine fails to get bat on that one and is hit on the pad. A strong appeal from Broad and fielders. Umpire Llong shows no interest in the appeal. Close call though.
4.4
1LB
1LB
S Broad to Tim Paine, Short ball from Broad. The ball has hit Paine on the helmet who tries to duck under it. The ball deflects off the helmet and goes down the leg side. Umpire Llong signals Leg Bye. They pick up a single.
4.3
0
0
S Broad to Tim Paine, Defended comfortably off the back foot by Paine.
4.2
1
1
S Broad to S Watson, Pushed to the cover region by Watson. They pick up a single.
4.1
0
0
S Broad to S Watson, Watson has played that with the full face of the bat. Dot ball.
End of 4 Overs: Australia 14/0
3.6
1
1
R Sidebottom to S Watson, Played to the point region by Watson for a single.
3.5
0
0
R Sidebottom to S Watson, Defended well off the back foot by Watson.
3.4
0
0
R Sidebottom to S Watson, Played through mid-wicket by Watson for no runs.
3.3
1
1
R Sidebottom to Tim Paine, Paine defends it from within the creaseand scampers a quick single.
3.2
0
0
R Sidebottom to Tim Paine, Paine defends it from within the crease.
3.1
0
0
R Sidebottom to Tim Paine, Paine gets a bottom edge on that one as he attempts to cut it. Dot ball.
End of 3 Overs: Australia 12/0
2.6
0
0
S Broad to S Watson, Played to the point region by Watson for no runs.
2.5
4
4
S Broad to S Watson, FOUR! Clever from Watson who opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man. Lack of committment by Rashid who dives but could not save runs for his team. The ball races to the boundary.
2.4
0
0
S Broad to S Watson, Pushed to the cover region by Watson.
2.3
0
0
S Broad to S Watson, Defended off the front foot by Watson presenting the full face of the bat.
2.2
0
0
S Broad to S Watson, Defended off the back foot by Watson.
2.1
0
0
S Broad to S Watson, The ball pitches and seams away from Watson who is beaten and has missed the line of the delivery. Good start to the over by Broad.
End of 2 Overs: Australia 8/0
1.6
0
0
R Sidebottom to Tim Paine, Paine shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. End of an economical over by Sidebottom.
1.5
0
0
R Sidebottom to Tim Paine, Defended off the front foot by Paine presenting the full face of the bat.
1.4
0
0
R Sidebottom to Tim Paine, Paine was beaten and missed the line of the delivery. Good ball by the left-armer.
1.3
0
0
R Sidebottom to Tim Paine, Paine shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.
1.2
0
0
R Sidebottom to Tim Paine, Defended nicely off the back foot by Paine.
1.1
1
1
R Sidebottom to S Watson, Watson guides it to third man and take an easy single.
Ryan Sidebottom to partner Broad from the other end.
End of 1 Over: Australia 7/0
0.6
1
1
S Broad to S Watson, Watson shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot but runs a quiuck single to end the over.
0.5
0
0
S Broad to S Watson, Pitched outside off stump. Watson shoulders arms to let that one through.
0.4
0
0
S Broad to S Watson, Watson lets the ball go outside his off stump.
0.3
4
4
S Broad to S Watson, FOUR! Half volley on the pads of Watson who gracefully accepts it and thrashes it through mid wicket for a boundary.
0.2
1
1
S Broad to Tim Paine, Paine defends it from within the crease and scampers a quick single yet again. Now both the Aussie openers are off the mark.
0.1
1
1
S Broad to S Watson, Watson plays the ball off the backfoot and chip in a single to get off the mark and the innings underway.
Stuart Broad to start the proceedings. Shane Watson to take the strike.
Welcome back after the break for the Australian innings.
