England vs Australia
6th ODI - Nottingham, Thursday, September 17, 2009
Australia 296/8 (50.0) England 185/10 (41.0)
Tim Bresnan
31 (38, 6x0, 4x3)
Joe Denly
25 (43, 6x1, 4x3)
James Hopes
9
0
32
3
Nathan Bracken
10
0
42
2
Australia beat England by 111 runs
England
Australia
That's it then. England have been bowled out for 185 and with that Australia win the 6th ODI by 111 runs and lead the 7-match series 6-0. They will be quite happy with their clinical performance in the game against the home side. England batting worries continue as they once again failed to make a mark. Hopes, Bracken, Lee, Siddle all bowled well for the Aussies helping them restrict the English side. Stay tuned for the presentation news..
As expected, Tim Paine is chosen the Man of the Match for his maiden ton in ODI's that helped his side post a commanding total on the board.
England will meet Australia for one last time in the series on the 20th. The visitors will be looking for a win there to make it 7-0 and claim their No.1 ranking back in the 50-over format. Do join us for that game. Till then it's Good Bye from all of us here!
End of 41 Overs: England 185/10
40.6
W
W
B Lee to J Anderson, OUT! Bowled him! The off stump is out of the ground. England have been bowled out for 185 and Australia win by 111 runs.
40.5
0
0
B Lee to J Anderson, Defended off the back foot by Anderson.
40.4
1
1
B Lee to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan has played it towards mid-wicket. Run out chance goes abegging as Lee fails to collect the ball. They pick up a single.
40.3
1
1
B Lee to J Anderson, Anderson defends it from within the crease. They pick up a single.
40.2
1
1
B Lee to Tim Bresnan, Played through mid-wicket by Bresnan. They pick up a single.
40.1
0
0
B Lee to Tim Bresnan, Driven towards the mid-on region but straight to the fielder this time.
End of 40 Overs: England 182/9
39.6
0
0
P Siddle to J Anderson, Driven towards the mid-off region but not for runs.
39.5
0
0
P Siddle to J Anderson, Defended off the back foot by Anderson.
39.4
0
0
P Siddle to J Anderson, Anderson shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.
39.3
0
0
P Siddle to J Anderson, Anderson shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.
James Anderson is the last man in. England are nearing a huge defeat and a shameful 6-0 series status.
39.2
W
W
P Siddle to R Sidebottom, OUT! Bowled! The off stump has been uprooted by Siddle. England have lost their ninth wicket.
39.1
0
0
P Siddle to R Sidebottom, Sidebottom tries hooking that one but misses it completely.
End of 39 Overs: England 182/8
38.6
1
1
B Lee to R Sidebottom, Delicate glance by Sidebottom through the fine leg region. One run added to the total.
38.5
1
1
B Lee to Tim Bresnan, Driven towards the mid-off region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
38.4
1LB
1LB
B Lee to R Sidebottom, Sidebottom has been struck on the thigh-pad. Leg byes given by Umpire Rauf as the batsmen pick up a single.
38.3
1
1
B Lee to Tim Bresnan, Pushed to the cover region by Bresnan. The batsmen have run through for a single.
38.2
5
5
B Lee to R Sidebottom, The ball has found the edge of the bat. Lee goes for a direct hit but misses the stumps. They pick up a single.
38.1
2
2
B Lee to R Sidebottom, Sidebottom has flicked the ball off his pads. They manage to come back for the second.
Brett Lee is brought back in the attack to replace Nathan Bracken.
End of 38 Overs: England 171/8
37.6
1
1
P Siddle to R Sidebottom, Sidebottom guides it to third man. One run added to the total.
37.5
4
4
P Siddle to R Sidebottom, FOUR! A short delivery which has been pulled away. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Llong.
37.4
1
1
P Siddle to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan has played it towards mid-wicket. They pick up a single.
37.3
0
0
P Siddle to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan fails to put bat on ball.
37.2
1
1
P Siddle to R Sidebottom, Defended off the back foot by Sidebottom. They pick up a single and then there was a mis-field by Hopes there. Bresnan was way back in his crease and hence he refused for the second.
37.1
0
0
P Siddle to R Sidebottom, Played to the point region by Sidebottom.
England have opted to take their batting PowerPlay. It will last from overs 38-42.
End of 37 Overs: England 164/8
36.6
1
1
N Bracken to R Sidebottom, Sidebottom shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
36.5
1
1
N Bracken to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
36.4
0
0
N Bracken to Tim Bresnan, Defended off the front foot by Bresnan presenting the full face of the bat.
36.3
0
0
N Bracken to Tim Bresnan, Played to the point region by Bresnan but not for runs.
36.2
0
0
N Bracken to Tim Bresnan, Just a touch short outside off and played to the point region by Bresnan.
36.1
2
2
N Bracken to Tim Bresnan, The ball takes the outside edge goes towards the slip region. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
End of 36 Overs: England 160/8
35.6
0
0
P Siddle to R Sidebottom, Sidebottom rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. No run to end the over as well.
35.5
0
0
P Siddle to R Sidebottom, Sidebottom once again lets that ball go outside his off.
35.4
0
0
P Siddle to R Sidebottom, Sidebottom chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
35.3
0
0
P Siddle to R Sidebottom, Pushed to the cover region by Sidebottom.
35.2
1
1
P Siddle to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan has driven that ball straight back. One run added to the total.
35.1
0
0
P Siddle to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan has played that with the full face of the bat.
Peter Siddle is brought back in the attack.
End of 35 Overs: England 159/8
34.6
0
0
N Bracken to R Sidebottom, Sidebottom lets the ball go outside his off stump. That was too close to leave.
Ryan Sidebottom is the new man in.
34.5
W
W
N Bracken to G Swann, OUT! Bowled him! Off-cutter that came in with the angle. Swann went for a rash shot on the leg side and missed it completely. England have lost their eighth wicket.
34.4
2
2
N Bracken to G Swann, Swann just lofts it over mid off. They manage to come back for the second.
34.3
1
1
N Bracken to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan has driven it through mid-on. One run added to the total.
34.2
0
0
N Bracken to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan has driven it through mid-off but straight to the fielder this time.
34.1
1
1
N Bracken to G Swann, Pushed to the cover region by Swann. They pick up a single.
With it Nathan Bracken comes back in the attack as well.
34 overs gone and it will be the mandatory change of ball.
End of 34 Overs: England 155/7
33.6
0
0
J Hopes to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan defends it from within the crease.
33.5
4
4
J Hopes to Tim Bresnan, FOUR! Superb shot! Full length delivery outside off and Bresnan drives this beautifully through the covers. The ball races to the boundary.
33.4
0
0
J Hopes to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
33.3
1
1
J Hopes to G Swann, Swann has pushed it to the cover region for a nice and easy single.
33.2
0
0
J Hopes to G Swann, Back of the length delivery on the middle and defended off the back foot by Swann.
33.1
0
0
J Hopes to G Swann, Defended off the front foot by Swann presenting the full face of the bat.
End of 33 Overs: England 150/7
32.6
1
1
B Lee to G Swann, Swann has played that off the front foot and into the ground. They pick up a single.
32.5
4
4
B Lee to G Swann, FOUR! Low full toss outside off and driven through the covers by Swann. That one was played in the gap and the ball races to the boundary.
32.5
1NB
1NB
B Lee to G Swann, Swann was beaten and missed the line of the delivery. Umpire Rauf has signalled a no ball for foot-fault. The next delivery will be a free hit.
32.4
1LB
1LB
B Lee to Tim Bresnan, The ball strikes Bresnan very low on the pads Umpire Rauf signals Leg Bye. They pick up a single.
32.3
0
0
B Lee to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
32.2
0
0
B Lee to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
32.1
4
4
B Lee to Tim Bresnan, FOUR! Short delivery outside off and Bresnan has slammed it over the point region. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Rauf signals four runs.
End of 32 Overs: England 139/7
31.6
1
1
J Hopes to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan works it down the leg side and they cross through for a single.
31.5
1
1
J Hopes to G Swann, Swann has driven it through mid-on. One run added to the total.
31.4
1
1
J Hopes to Tim Bresnan, Pushed to the cover region by Bresnan. The batsmen have run through for a single.
31.3
1LB
1LB
J Hopes to G Swann, Swann failed to make contact and was hit low on the pads. Leg byes given by Umpire Llong as they pick up a single.
31.2
0
0
J Hopes to G Swann, Swann has played that with the full face of the bat.
31.1
1
1
J Hopes to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
End of 31 Overs: England 134/7
30.6
1
1
B Lee to Tim Bresnan, Pushed to the cover region by Bresnan. They pick up a single.
30.5
4
4
B Lee to Tim Bresnan, FOUR! Fuller length delivery outside off and Bresnan drives this through the covers. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Rauf signals a boundary.
30.4
2
2
B Lee to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan plays the Square-Cut. They manage to come back for the second.
30.3
0
0
B Lee to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan has driven it through mid-off but straight to the fielder.
30.2
1
1
B Lee to G Swann, Pushed to the cover region by Swann. They pick up a single.
30.1
0
0
B Lee to G Swann, Swann has played it towards mid-wicket but not for runs.
Brett Lee is brought back in the attack.
End of 30 Overs: England 126/7
29.6
0
0
J Hopes to Tim Bresnan, Defended off the front foot by Bresnan presenting the full face of the bat. No run to end the over.
29.5
1
1
J Hopes to G Swann, Driven through the covers by Swann. The batsmen have run through for a single.
29.4
W
W
J Hopes to D Mascarenhas, OUT! Bowled! Hopes has broken through his defenses and uprooted his leg stump. England have lost their seventh wicket.
29.3
1
1
J Hopes to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball on the off side for a single.
29.2
0
0
J Hopes to Tim Bresnan, Defended off the front foot by Bresnan presenting the full face of the bat.
29.1
0
0
J Hopes to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan manages only a bottom edge on that one.
End of 29 Overs: England 124/6
28.6
0
0
N Hauritz to D Mascarenhas, Mascarenhas defends it from within the crease. No run to end the over.
28.5
0
0
N Hauritz to D Mascarenhas, Mascarenhas has played that with the full face of the bat.
28.4
0
0
N Hauritz to D Mascarenhas, Mascarenhas has played that off the front foot.
28.3
0
0
N Hauritz to D Mascarenhas, Mascarenhas has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
28.2
6
6
N Hauritz to D Mascarenhas, SIX! Flighted on the middle and Mascarenhas gives this a full swing of the bat, down on one knee. This one's gone all the way over the ropes for a six. Powerful hit!
28.1
1
1
N Hauritz to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan has swept that one through the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.
End of 28 Overs: England 117/6
27.6
2
2
J Hopes to D Mascarenhas, Pushed to the cover region by Mascarenhas. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
27.5
1
1
J Hopes to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total.
27.4
0
0
J Hopes to Tim Bresnan, Defended off the front foot by Bresnan presenting the full face of the bat.
27.3
0
0
J Hopes to Tim Bresnan, Bresnan has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
The English tail is in now as Tim Bresnan makes his way out. Things are certainly not going right for them at the moment.
27.2
W
W
J Hopes to O Shah, OUT! Shah has lofted that on the off side. That one has gone straight to Watson at mid-off and he holds on to it. England have lost their sixth wicket.
27.1
0
0
J Hopes to O Shah, Defended off the front foot by Shah presenting the full face of the bat.
James Hopes is brought back in the attack.
End of 27 Overs: England 114/5
26.6
1
1
N Hauritz to O Shah, Shah plays a sweep shot for a single of the last ball.
26.5
0
0
N Hauritz to O Shah, Shah has played that with the full face of the bat.
26.4
1
1
N Hauritz to D Mascarenhas, Mascarenhas has played that off the front foot and into the ground. They pick up a quick single.
26.3
0
0
N Hauritz to D Mascarenhas, Mascarenhas was beaten and missed the line of the delivery. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Rauf isn't interested in the appeal.
26.2
1
1
N Hauritz to O Shah, Stunning yorker straight on the middle; Shah has driven it through mid-on. One run added to the total.
26.2
1
1
N Hauritz to D Mascarenhas, Mascarenhas has swept that one through the leg side. Umpire Rauf has signalled a no ball for foot-fault. The next delivery will be a free hit. They pick up a single.
26.1
0
0
N Hauritz to D Mascarenhas, Mascarenhas has driven it through mid-off.
End of 26 Overs: England 109/5
25.6
1
1
N Bracken to D Mascarenhas, Driven through mid-off by Mascarenhas and they get a single of the last ball.
25.5
0
0
N Bracken to D Mascarenhas, Defended off the front foot by Mascarenhas presenting the full face of the bat.
25.4
0
0
N Bracken to D Mascarenhas, Pushed to the cover region by Mascarenhas but straight to the fielder this time.
25.3
0
0
N Bracken to D Mascarenhas, Mascarenhas has played that with the full face of the bat.
25.2
0
0
N Bracken to D Mascarenhas, Played to mid-wicket region by Mascarenhas but not for runs.
25.1
1
1
N Bracken to O Shah, Shah has pushed it to the cover region for a single.
End of 25 Overs: England 107/5
24.6
0
0
N Hauritz to D Mascarenhas, Mascarenhas has played that with the full face of the bat. No run to end the over as well.
24.5
0
0
N Hauritz to D Mascarenhas, Mascarenhas has defended that off the front foot.
24.4
0
0
N Hauritz to D Mascarenhas, Mascarenhas has played that with the full face of the bat.
24.3
1
1
N Hauritz to O Shah, Driven through mid-on by Shah. They pick up a single.
24.2
0
0
N Hauritz to O Shah, Shah has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
24.2
5WD
5WD
N Hauritz to O Shah, The ball is down the leg side but Shah still goes after it. The keeper misses it as well and hence the ball runs down the leg side. Umpire Rauf signals five wides.
24.1
0
0
N Hauritz to O Shah, Shah has played that with the full face of the bat.
End of 24 Overs: England 101/5
23.6
0
0
N Bracken to D Mascarenhas, Some swing ther and Mascarenhas was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
23.5
1
1
N Bracken to O Shah, Driven towards the mid-off region. They pick up a single.
23.4
0
0
N Bracken to O Shah, Good length ball on the middle and defended off the back foot by Shah.
23.3
0
0
N Bracken to O Shah, Defended off the back foot by Shah.
Dimitri Mascarenhas is the new man in. England slipping down further. 5 down now and 5 to go for the Australian's.
23.2
W
W
N Bracken to E Morgan, OUT! Morgan has flat-batted that over the point region. It's been taken at the boundary by Hussey. That was a straight forward dismissal. England have lost their fifth wicket.
23.1
2
2
N Bracken to E Morgan, The short of length delivery has been cut away through square on the off side. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs and that brings up England's 100.
End of 23 Overs: England 98/4
22.6
0
0
N Hauritz to O Shah, Shah shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.
22.5
0
0
N Hauritz to O Shah, Shah has played that with the full face of the bat.
22.4
0
0
N Hauritz to O Shah, Shah has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
22.3
0
0
N Hauritz to O Shah, Shah fails to put bat on ball. Paine knocks the bails but Shah gets his foot back in time. Umpire Rauf decides Shah is not out.
22.2
4
4
N Hauritz to O Shah, FOUR! Full length delivery outside off and driven nicely through the covers by Shah. Finds the gap and the ball has crossed the ropes.
22.1
1
1
N Hauritz to E Morgan, Morgan has played that with the full face of the bat. The batsmen have run through for a single.
End of 22 Overs: England 93/4
21.6
1
1
N Bracken to E Morgan, Morgan has driven it through mid-on for a single of the last ball. End of the over.
21.5
1
1
N Bracken to O Shah, Defended off the back foot by Shah but they still take a single.
21.4
1
1
N Bracken to E Morgan, Morgan opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
21.3
0
0
N Bracken to E Morgan, Morgan has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
21.2
1
1
N Bracken to O Shah, Driven through mid-off by Shah. They pick up a single.
21.1
1
1
N Bracken to E Morgan, Played to mid-wicket region by Morgan. The batsmen have run through for a single.
End of 21 Overs: England 88/4
20.6
1
1
N Hauritz to E Morgan, Morgan has punched that ball through the offside. They pick up a single.
20.5
4
4
N Hauritz to E Morgan, FOUR! Flighted and full outside the off; Morgan got into position early and reverse swept that one. The ball races to the boundary. It seems he likes playing that shot.
20.4
0
0
N Hauritz to E Morgan, Defended off the front foot by Morgan presenting the full face of the bat.
20.3
4
4
N Hauritz to E Morgan, FOUR! Another chance! Flighted delivery outside off; turns and finds the edge of the bat. Pretty sharp chance for the slip fielder; he misses it. The ball races to the boundary.
20.2
0
0
N Hauritz to E Morgan, Close shout! Morgan has been hit on the pads as he tried to sweep that one. The fielding side is asking the question. Umpire Rauf decides Morgan is not out.
20.1
1
1
N Hauritz to O Shah, Shah plays a sweep shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
End of 20 Overs: England 78/4
19.6
1
1
N Bracken to O Shah, Driven towards the mid-off region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
19.5
1
1
N Bracken to E Morgan, Pushed to the cover region by Morgan for a single.
19.4
1
1
N Bracken to O Shah, It's been driven superbly through the covers. They pick up a single.
19.3
1
1
N Bracken to E Morgan, Played through mid-wicket by Morgan. The batsmen have run through for a single.
19.2
1
1
N Bracken to O Shah, Shah opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
19.1
0
0
N Bracken to O Shah, Off-cutter outside the off and Shah lets the ball go to the keeper.
End of 19 Overs: England 73/4
18.6
0
0
N Hauritz to E Morgan, Morgan delicately works it fine down the leg side but not for runs.
18.5
0
0
N Hauritz to E Morgan, Morgan defends it from within the crease.
18.4
1
1
N Hauritz to O Shah, Shah gets a leading edge on that one. The batsmen have run through for a single.
18.3
1
1
N Hauritz to E Morgan, Morgan rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. One run added to the total.
18.2
1
1
N Hauritz to O Shah, Shah plays a sweep shot for a single.
18.1
2
2
N Hauritz to O Shah, Pushed to the cover region by Shah. They manage to come back for the second.
Ponting introduces spin for the first time as Nathan Hauritz comes in the attack. He replaces James Hopes.
End of 18 Overs: England 68/4
17.6
1
1
N Bracken to O Shah, Shah works it down the leg side for a single of the last ball. Shah will retain strike.
17.5
0
0
N Bracken to O Shah, Pushed to the cover region by Shah but not for runs this time.
17.4
1
1
N Bracken to E Morgan, The ball has found the edge of the bat. One run added to the total.
17.3
1
1
N Bracken to O Shah, Shah works it down the leg side. One run added to the total.
17.2
1
1
N Bracken to E Morgan, Morgan plays the Square-Cut and picks up a single.
17.1
0
0
N Bracken to E Morgan, Morgan has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
End of 17 Overs: England 64/4
16.6
0
0
J Hopes to O Shah, Defended off the front foot by Shah presenting the full face of the bat. No run to end the over as well.
16.5
0
0
J Hopes to O Shah, Shah has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
16.4
1
1
J Hopes to E Morgan, Pushed to the cover region by Morgan. They pick up a single.
16.3
0
0
J Hopes to E Morgan, Morgan has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
16.2
1
1
J Hopes to O Shah, Defended off the front foot by Shah. They pick up an easy single.
16.1
1
1
J Hopes to E Morgan, Played through mid-wicket by Morgan. The batsmen have run through for a single.
End of 16 Overs: England 61/4
15.6
0
0
N Bracken to O Shah, Defended off the front foot by Shah. No run to end the over.
15.5
1
1
N Bracken to E Morgan, Defended off the front foot by Morgan presenting the full face of the bat. They quickly run through for a single.
15.4
0
0
N Bracken to E Morgan, Defended off the back foot by Morgan.
15.3
0
0
N Bracken to E Morgan, Morgan has played that with the full face of the bat.
15.2
0
0
N Bracken to E Morgan, Defended off the front foot by Morgan presenting the full face of the bat.
15.1
0
0
N Bracken to E Morgan, Morgan defends it from within the crease.
End of 15 Overs: England 60/4
14.6
0
0
J Hopes to O Shah, Shah shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.
England in big trouble now. Eoin Morgan makes his way to the middle.
14.5
W
W
J Hopes to R Bopara, OUT! Ponting on fire! Bopara defends it from within the crease and hesitates while taking a run. Ponting posses great balance and once again gets a direct hit in. Umpire Rauf declares Bopara OUT. England have lost their fourth wicket.
14.4
1
1
J Hopes to O Shah, Shah has flicked the ball off his pads for a single.
14.3
0
0
J Hopes to O Shah, Defended off the front foot by Shah presenting the full face of the bat.
14.2
0
0
J Hopes to O Shah, Shah has played that with the full face of the bat.
14.1
0
0
J Hopes to O Shah, Shah has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
Owais Shah walks out to the middle. Ponting missed a direct hit an over before but does well this time. Great pick up and throw.
End of 14 Overs: England 59/3
13.6
W
W
N Bracken to R Bopara, OUT! Defended in the covers by Bopara. A direct hit by Ponting sends Prior back to the pavillion. Umpire Llong signals towards the Third Umpire. Red Light comes on indicating that Prior is OUT. England have lost their third wicket.
13.6
2WD
2WD
N Bracken to M Prior, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Prior still goes after it. Umpire Llong has signalled a wide. They pick up a single.
13.5
4
4
N Bracken to M Prior, FOUR! Drifting down the leg side and delicate glance by Prior through the fine leg region. The ball races to the boundary. Easy pickings!
13.4
1
1
N Bracken to R Bopara, Bopara shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. They pick up a single.
13.3
0
0
N Bracken to R Bopara, Driven through the covers by Bopara but not for runs this time.
13.2
0
0
N Bracken to R Bopara, Bopara shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.
13.1
1
1
N Bracken to M Prior, Played to mid-wicket region by Prior. The batsmen have run through for a single.
End of 13 Overs: England 51/2
12.6
2
2
J Hopes to R Bopara, Bopara has punched that ball through the offside. They manage to come back for the second.
12.5
0
0
J Hopes to R Bopara, Bopara has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
12.4
1
1
J Hopes to M Prior, Played to mid-wicket region by Prior. Ponting goes for a direct hit but misses the stumps. Had that hit, Bopara would have been gone. Anyways, they get a single.
12.3
0
0
J Hopes to M Prior, Prior has driven that ball straight back.
12.2
0
0
J Hopes to M Prior, Prior goes for the pull but misses it completely.
12.1
1
1
J Hopes to R Bopara, Bopara defends it from within the crease. One run added to the total.
End of 12 Overs: England 47/2
11.6
0
0
P Siddle to M Prior, Defended off the front foot by Prior.
11.5
0
0
P Siddle to M Prior, Defended off the front foot by Prior presenting the full face of the bat.
11.4
0
0
P Siddle to M Prior, Prior has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
11.3
1
1
P Siddle to R Bopara, Bopara opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
11.2
0
0
P Siddle to R Bopara, Bopara was beaten and missed the line of the delivery. That one came in a bit and even kept a touch low outside the off.
11.1
0
0
P Siddle to R Bopara, Bopara has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
End of 11 Overs: England 46/2
10.6
1
1
J Hopes to R Bopara, Bopara guides it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
Matt Prior is the next batsman in. England have once again lost some wickets in the first 10 overs.
10.5
W
W
J Hopes to Joe Denly, OUT! Denly once again goes for a big one but gets a top edge this time. It's high in the air and taken by Lee running backwards in the mid-off region. England have lost their second wicket.
10.4
0
0
J Hopes to Joe Denly, Denly defends it from within the crease.
10.3
1
1
J Hopes to R Bopara, Bopara opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
10.2
1
1
J Hopes to Joe Denly, Denly guides it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
10.1
1
1
J Hopes to R Bopara, Bopara has played that off the front foot and into the ground. They pick up a single.
Australia have decided to take their bowling PowerPlay. It will last from over 11-15.
End of 10 Overs: England 42/1
9.6
0
0
P Siddle to Joe Denly, Denly defends it from within the crease. No run to end the first PowerPlay.
9.5
0
0
P Siddle to Joe Denly, Defended off the front foot by Denly presenting the full face of the bat.
9.4
1
1
P Siddle to R Bopara, Bopara has pushed it to the cover region. One run added to the total.
9.3
1
1
P Siddle to Joe Denly, Defended off the front foot by Denly presenting the full face of the bat. One run added to the total.
9.2
0
0
P Siddle to Joe Denly, Denly has punched the ball off the backfoot.
9.1
1
1
P Siddle to R Bopara, Bopara drives the ball straight down the ground. They pick up a single.
End of 9 Overs: England 39/1
8.6
0
0
J Hopes to Joe Denly, Defended off the front foot by Denly presenting the full face of the bat.
8.5
0
0
J Hopes to Joe Denly, Denly has played that with the full face of the bat.
8.4
0
0
J Hopes to Joe Denly, Punched off the backfoot by Denly but to the fielder.
8.3
0
0
J Hopes to Joe Denly, Denly has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
8.2
6
6
J Hopes to Joe Denly, SIX! Denly walks down the track and smashes that over Mid-on. He picked that up well and got some distance on it as well. High and handsome for a maximum.
8.1
0
0
J Hopes to Joe Denly, Pushed to the cover region by Denly but not for runs.
James Hopes is introduced in the attack.
End of 8 Overs: England 33/1
7.6
1
1
P Siddle to Joe Denly, The ball takes the outside edge goes towards the slip region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
7.5
0
0
P Siddle to Joe Denly, Denly has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
7.4
0
0
P Siddle to Joe Denly, Excellent delivery! Denly has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
7.3
0
0
P Siddle to Joe Denly, Denly appears to have been struck on the thigh-pad.
7.2
0
0
P Siddle to Joe Denly, Another full delivery outside off and the ball takes the outside edge. Falls just short of the first slip fielder.
7.1
3
3
P Siddle to R Bopara, Fuller delivery on the middle and driven through the mid-wicket by Bopara. Good running between the wickets to pick up three runs.
End of 7 Overs: England 29/1
6.6
0
0
B Lee to Joe Denly, Denly defends it from within the crease. No run to end the over.
6.5
0
0
B Lee to Joe Denly, Denly has punched the ball off the backfoot but not for runs this time.
6.4
4
4
B Lee to Joe Denly, FOUR! Length ball on the middle and played to mid-wicket region by Denly. The ball races to the boundary. Denly timed that pretty well.
6.3
0
0
B Lee to Joe Denly, Defended off the front foot by Denly.
6.2
0
0
B Lee to Joe Denly, Good length ball outside off; Denly has played that with the full face of the bat.
6.1
0
0
B Lee to Joe Denly, Denly rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball on the off side. Dot ball.
End of 6 Overs: England 25/1
5.6
0
0
P Siddle to R Bopara, Bopara has played that off the front foot and into the ground. No run to end the over as well.
5.5
0
0
P Siddle to R Bopara, Defended off the front foot by Bopara presenting the full face of the bat.
5.4
1
1
P Siddle to Joe Denly, Denly shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. They scamper through for a quick single.
5.3
0
0
P Siddle to Joe Denly, Denly has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
5.2
0
0
P Siddle to Joe Denly, Defended off the front foot by Denly presenting the full face of the bat.
5.1
1
1
P Siddle to R Bopara, Pushed to the cover region by Bopara. They pick up a single.
End of 5 Overs: England 23/1
4.6
0
0
B Lee to Joe Denly, Full length delivery on the middle; Denly drives it straight back and Lee gets a hand to it diving down. No run taken.
4.5
0
0
B Lee to Joe Denly, Denly has played that with the full face of the bat.
4.4
4
4
B Lee to Joe Denly, FOUR! Short delivery on the middle and Denly plays a pull shot to that one. It was played in front of square and it races away for a boundary.
4.3
0
0
B Lee to Joe Denly, Defended off the front foot by Denly presenting the full face of the bat.
4.2
0
0
B Lee to Joe Denly, Denly has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
4.1
0
0
B Lee to Joe Denly, Denly has played that with the full face of the bat.
End of 4 Overs: England 19/1
3.6
0
0
P Siddle to R Bopara, Bopara has played that with the full face of the bat.
3.5
2
2
P Siddle to R Bopara, Bopara manages only a bottom edge on that one. That one fell short of the keeper and ran behind him. The batsmen have managed to come back for the second.
3.4
1
1
P Siddle to Joe Denly, Denly has played the square drive. A committed effort by Hauritz to save runs for his team. They pick up a single.
3.3
0
0
P Siddle to Joe Denly, Denly shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.
3.2
1
1
P Siddle to R Bopara, Bopara has pushed it to the cover region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
3.1
0
0
P Siddle to R Bopara, Defended off the back foot by Bopara.
Just the 3 overs in and Australia employ a bowling change. Peter Siddle comes in the attack to replace Nathan Bracken.
End of 3 Overs: England 15/1
2.6
1
1
B Lee to R Bopara, Bopara defends it from within the crease. One run added to the total.
2.5
0
0
B Lee to R Bopara, Bopara shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.
2.4
0
0
B Lee to R Bopara, Bopara has punched that ball through the offside but not for runs again.
2.3
0
0
B Lee to R Bopara, Driven towards the mid-on region but straight to the fielder this time.
2.2
1
1
B Lee to Joe Denly, Denly has played that off the front foot and into the ground. They pick up a single.
2.1
0
0
B Lee to Joe Denly, Defended off the back foot by Denly.
End of 2 Overs: England 13/1
1.6
1
1
N Bracken to Joe Denly, Driven towards the mid-on region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
1.5
0
0
N Bracken to Joe Denly, Denly has played that with the full face of the bat.
1.4
0
0
N Bracken to Joe Denly, Pushed to the cover region by Denly.
1.3
4
4
N Bracken to Joe Denly, FOUR! Denly has lofted it over Mid-on. Clears the in-field easily and the the ball races to the boundary.
1.2
0
0
N Bracken to Joe Denly, Denly shoulders arms to let that one through.
1.1
0
0
N Bracken to Joe Denly, Denly defends it from within the crease.
1.1
1WD
1WD
N Bracken to Joe Denly, The ball is too wide on the off side for Denly to make any contact. Wide signalled by Umpire Llong.
End of 1 Over: England 7/1
0.6
2
2
B Lee to R Bopara, Pushed to the cover region by Bopara. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. Successful first over for Lee.
0.5
0
0
B Lee to R Bopara, Bopara has pushed it to the cover region.
0.4
0
0
B Lee to R Bopara, Bopara chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
0.3
4
4
B Lee to R Bopara, FOUR! A touch short on the middle; Bopara takes a step accross and plays a pull shot to this short delivery. The ball races to the boundary. Perfect way to get off the mark.
0.3
1NB
1NB
B Lee to R Bopara, Bopara has driven that ball straight back. Umpire Rauf has signalled a no ball for foot-fault. The next delivery will be a free hit.
Ravi Bopara replaces his skipper Strauss in the middle. Brett Lee strikes in his first over for Australia.
0.2
W
W
B Lee to A Strauss, OUT! Lee strikes! Short delivery outside off; Strauss drops his wrist down to leave it and the ball clips his shoulder. Keeper Paine takes it nicely and Lee and fielders go up in appeal. Umpire Rauf raises his finger. England have lost their first wicket.
0.1
0
0
B Lee to A Strauss, Strauss has done well to keep that yorker at bay. Good start for Lee.
