Key Events
The 14th over begins with England at 69-1, with Crawley at 36 and Pope at 21. Kevin Pietersen, in his commentary debut, remarks on Australia’s defensive approach. Mark Taylor agrees, stating that Australia went on the defensive too early, giving England an advantage. Pope plays a confident reverse-sweep, adding to England’s singles in Lyon’s over.
As Jonathan Wood comments on the singles and the “boring middle overs,” Crawley drives Boland’s last ball through extra cover for a boundary. It’s time for drinks.
With four men on the boundary in the 12th over, Australia is focused on limiting England to singles. Updated at 12:03 BST.
In the 11th over, England reaches fifty with a single to third man. While Nasser Hussain sarcastically mentions the slow pace, it doesn’t deter Crawley from hitting a beautiful shot through extra cover for another boundary.
Nathan Lyon takes the ball in the 10th over, a strategic move by Pat Cummins to challenge Pope’s weakness against offspin. Pope manages to defend against a grubber, but it’s Crawley who shines with a boundary through extra cover.
In the 9th over, Boland steps in, replacing Cummins. Crawley hits a straight drive, while Boland responds with a delivery that beats the edge.
As the game progresses with Hazlewood tempting Pope, Pope proves himself by leaving more balls than the recalled Ben Duckett. Although Hazlewood tarnishes his over with a slightly short ball, Pope secures his first boundary of the game.
In the 7th over, Crawley narrowly escapes an edge caught by Smith at second slip.
Cummins and Hazlewood maintain control of the scoreboard in the 6th over, limiting England to singles.
The defensive field set by Australia allows Crawley and Pope to work together, demonstrating clever cricket strategies.
In the 5th over, the defensive approach by Australia reminds of Michael Vaughan’s successful tactic in 2005. Crawley and Pope manage to score three singles and a two on the leg side.
Huw Swanborough finds the pitch surprising, noting the lack of bounce. He predicts a high-scoring draw if the pitch doesn’t change within three days.
The 4th over sees England at 22-1, with Crawley at 10 and Pope at 0.
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