4s
6s
Total 4's :
40
Total 6's :
1
Wickets :
10
all
fours
sixes
wickets
4
0.6
Stuart Broad to David Warner, FOUR! That is the first boundary for Australia and it comes off the bat of David Warner! Stuart Broad bowls this slightly full and outside the off pole. David Warner gets a confident stride forward this time and strokes this towards deep cover-point for four runs.
4
6.6
Chris Woakes to David Warner, FOUR! A confident shot by David Warner and this has been a steady start by Australia! Chris Woakes bowls this full and outside the off pole. David Warner gets a good stride forward and punches this past the fielder in the circle towards long off for four runs.
4
7.1
James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! That is a cracking shot from Usman Khawaja as he holds his pose after executing it! James Anderson bowls this on a good length and outside off. Usman Khawaja walks down the pitch and knocks this with a straight bat towards long on for his first boundary.
4
7.2
James Anderson to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Three boundaries in three balls as Usman Khawaja looks to be playing much more positively in this inning! James Anderson bowls full this time and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja drills this towards deep cover this time and collects four more runs.
4
9.2
Moeen Ali to David Warner, FOUR! Poor delivery once again and David Warner does not miss out on this one! This is slightly short as well and strays onto the pads. David Warner goes deep in the crease and glances this towards fine leg for four runs.
4
11.6
Moeen Ali to David Warner, FOUR! Poor delivery from Moeen Ali and David Warner manages to find the gap well! This is short and outside the off stump. David Warner pulls this to the left of mid on towards the wide long on boundary for four runs.
4
21.2
Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Boundary for Australia after a long time! Tossed up and around off. Khawaja strides forward and fends it with soft hands The ball catches the outside edge but runs away from the first slip fielder for a boundary.
4
21.3
Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Nicely played! Shortish and around off. Khawaja goes back and plays it very late. He punches it off the outside half of his blade and the ball runs away towards the deep backward point fence.
4
28.6
James Anderson to David Warner, FOUR! Opens the face of the bat, David Warner plays it late under his eyes and finds the third man boundary. An intentional approach to a dragged-down delivery outside off stump.
4
30.4
James Anderson to David Warner, FOUR! Up and Over! That's the David Warner we know! A fullish delivery, around off. Warner gets low, almost on his knee and plays a lofted drive towards long off for a boundary.
4
32.2
Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! That's a good delivery but it is a boundary! Back of a length, on off. Khawaja gets squared up a bit but gets an outside edge that runs away between the slip fielder and gully for a boundary.
4
33.3
Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Streaky boundary for Usman Khawaja but they all count! Joe Root fires this one full and outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja gets his bat down and gets an outside edge through the keeper's leg for four runs.
4
35.3
Joe Root to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Runs are flowing now for Australia and there is a sense of anxiousness in the crowd! Shortish and around off. Usman Khawaja goes back and cuts it through backward point for a boundary.
4
35.5
Joe Root to David Warner, FOUR! Second boundary of the over! Short and wide outside off. Warner cuts it past point for a boundary.
4
35.6
Joe Root to David Warner, FOUR! Warner seems to be getting into his groove now! Dangerous signs for England! Tossed up and on off. Warner kneels and slog-sweeps it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
4
36.3
Mark Wood to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Well played! Short of good length, around off. Khawaja plays it late, opens the bat face as the ball runs away through the backward point region for a boundary.
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41.2
Chris Woakes to David Warner, OUT! CAUGHT! England have finally managed to draw first blood and it is Chris Woakes who gets the breakthrough! He has revolutionized this team since his inclusion and he claims another important wicket in the series! This is bowled on a good length and just outside the off pole. David Warner looks to defend but pushes at the ball tentatively. Gets a faint outside edge through to the keeper and Jonny Bairstow makes no mistake grabbing hold of this one. Good start from the hosts this morning and they will hope to get a few more quickly.
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43.2
Chris Woakes to Usman Khawaja, OUT! PLUMB! England have two quick wickets and it is Chris Woakes once again as he claims two wickets in two overs to get his side roaring back into this game! This is bowled full and pitching on leg. The ball shapes back in and Usman Khawaja is unable to keep his balance as he looks to work this one away. Beats the inside edge of his bat and gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals as he looks convinced and the umpire raises his finger this time. Usman Khawaja goes for the review and UltraEdge shows no bat involved. Ball Tracking has three red and Australia have now lost both their openers in quick time.
4
43.6
Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, FOUR! Streaky boundary and Steven Smith is off the mark! This is bowled on a good length as well and outside off. Steven Smith pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards third man for four runs.
4
44.4
Stuart Broad to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! A cracking shot from the blade of Marnus Labuschagne! Stuart Broad bowls this full and outside the off pole. Marnus Labuschagne gets a good stride forward and drills this towards deep cover for four runs.
4
45.1
Chris Woakes to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Great use of the wrists by Marnus Labuschagne as he collects yet another boundary to help release the pressure! Chris Woakes bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and collects four runs.
W
48.6
Mark Wood to Marnus Labuschagne, OUT! CAUGHT! What an extraordinary first hour this has been for England on Day 5! They were absolutely flat on Day 4 but have come roaring back to send the top three Australian batters back to the shed. It is Mark Wood who joins the party this time and gets rid of the dangerous Marnus Labuschagne early. This is bowled on a good length and just outside the off pole from wide of the crease. Marnus Labuschagne plays for the angle but the ball straightens to square the batter up. Takes the outside edge of the bat and flies towards second slip where Zak Crawley takes a fine catch inches off the ground. Australia have now lost three wickets and England are bossing the game now.
4
49.5
Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, FOUR! A bit of aggression from Steven Smith and he is rewarded with a boundary! Chris Woakes bowls this one full and outside the off stump. Steven Smith hits this aerially but into the gap towards deep cover for four runs.
4
51.6
James Anderson to Steven Smith, FOUR! Cracking shot! Anderson goes full searching for swing, on off, Steven Smith does not miss as he presents a straight bat and creams the drive through mid on for a boundary.
4
53.3
James Anderson to Travis Head, FOUR! Lovely shot by the southpaw! Pitched up, outside off by James Anderson, Travis Head opens the bat face slightly and drives it square. Does not time it well but the ball has enough legs to reach the deep point fence for a boundary.
4
54.5
Stuart Broad to Travis Head, FOUR! Easy pickings for a batter of Head's calibre! Broad drifts slightly on the pads, on a full length, Travis Head lets the ball to come to him and clips it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
4
55.1
James Anderson to Travis Head, FOUR! Travis Head continues to punish loose deliveries! Anderson misses his length a bit and bowls it too full, on middle and leg, Travis Head isn't one to miss out as he clips this crisply and wide of mid on for a boundary.
4
55.2
James Anderson to Travis Head, FOUR! Another full delivery and Travis Head helps himself to a boundary! Anderson overpitches it again, full and wide outside off, Head gets the width he needs and smacks it through covers for four more runs.
4
56.1
Stuart Broad to Steven Smith, FOUR! Steven Smith gets into the act now! Broad pitches it up, swinging in, around off, Steven Smith gets on the front foot quickly and times the drive to perfection. Hits it to the left of Moeen Ali at mid off for a boundary.
4
58.3
Stuart Broad to Travis Head, FOUR! A gift by Broad and Head accepts it gleefully! Strays on the pads, on a full length, Travis Head brings his wrists into play and clips it aerially but in the gap towards deep backward square leg for a boundary.
4
59.1
Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, FOUR! Steven Smith welcomes Moeen Ali with a boundary! Starts with a loosener, full and outside off, Steven Smith gets on the front foot and creams the drive through wide mid off for a boundary.
4
62.2
Mark Wood to Steven Smith, FOUR! Nicely driven! Wood goes full this time, on off, Steven Smith stays in his crease and drives it through the vacant mid off region for a boundary.
4
63.3
Moeen Ali to Steven Smith, FOUR! Steven Smith gets it away this time! Pushed through, on middle, Steven Smith is up to the task as he helps it through short fine leg for a boundary.
4
68.6
Chris Woakes to Travis Head, FOUR! Pitched up and on the pads, Travis Head pushes it from the front foot to the right of mid on and picks up a handsome boundary for his team.
4
72.4
Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, FOUR! What a shot off the front foot to a ball pitched outside off stump on the good length. No swing for Chris Woakes this time and Steven Smith capitalizes by opening his arms and playing a delightful cover drive for a boundary.
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73.3
Moeen Ali to Travis Head, OUT! CAUGHT! Moeen Ali gets his first wicket of the game and it may be a huge scalp in the context of the game! Travis Head's attacking ability could have taken the game away from the hosts in a jiffy but he perishes 7 runs short of his half-century. Moeen Ali flights this one full and outside the off stump. Travis Head goes for the expansive drive through covers but the ball lands on the rough and turns away from the bat sharply. Takes the outside edge of the bat and goes towards slip where Joe Root makes the catch look really easy. Australia lose their fourth wicket early in the final session and England will have their tails up as they look for a few more quick wickets.
4
73.5
Moeen Ali to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! Sweeps and sweeps well on his 2nd ball. Moeen Ali loops one outside off, Mitchell Marsh gets down on one knee and sweeps it to the right of deep square leg for a welcome boundary.
4
74.2
Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, FOUR! Just short at the body of Steven Smith who pulls it away from the crease towards deep square leg boundary. What a shot.
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74.6
Chris Woakes to Steven Smith, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! A massive wicket for England and Chris Woakes has brought them right back into the game! Comes from over the wicket and serves it on a good length, around off, Steven Smith shuffles across in the crease to defend. The ball nips away after pitching and catches the outside edge of Smith's bat. The ball travels at a good height to Zak Crawley at second slip who does the rest. Australia have now lost both their set batters and find themselves in a spot of bother.
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75.5
Moeen Ali to Mitchell Marsh, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Three wickets in three consecutive overs and the game has turned in a flash! Australia are absolutely crumbling here and it is England who are right on top in this tie! Moeen Ali has two quick wickets and he was bound to make an impact on this game despite his injury! This is tossed up full and outside the off stump. Mitchell Marsh pushes forward to defend and the ball takes the inside edge while spinning back towards the stumps. It goes on to hit the pads and lobs up to the right of the wicketkeeper. Jonny Bairstow sticks his hand out and grabs the ball as he falls over but does not let his elbow hit the ground. Mitchell Marsh does not even wait for the umpire to decide as he turns around and begins his walk back to the pavilion. Australia have lost six wickets now and England are four scalps away from leveling the series!
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76.3
Chris Woakes to Mitchell Starc, OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and it's that man again, Chris Woakes! Woakes goes slightly full and angles it across, outside off, Mitchell Starc with a loose shot away from the body. Pushes with hard hands and pays the price. Gets an outside edge which goes straight into the hands of Zak Crawley at second slip. Australia's slide continues and they are now 7 down.
4
77.4
Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, FOUR! Neatly done by Carey! Fired in, full and on off, Alex Carey gets into the position quickly and uses the pace of the delivery. Paddles it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
4
80.1
Chris Woakes to Pat Cummins, FOUR! Smart batting by the Aussie skipper! Woakes lands it on a back of a length, around off, Pat Cummins waits back in the crease for the ball to arrive. Opens the bat face and steers it past gully for a boundary.
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81.2
Moeen Ali to Pat Cummins, OUT! TAKEN! Another bites the dust as the pairing of Ali and Woakes continues to do the damage! Moeen Ali bowls this one short, turning in, on middle, Pat Cummins swivels in the crease and shapes to pull it hard. He swings his bat a little too early and gets an inside edge on it. The ball deflects off the edge onto the pad and lobs to the left of leg slip. Ben Stokes moves swiftly to his left and clings onto the catch this time around. Third wicket for Moeen Ali and England are now two wickets away from a famous win.
4
82.5
Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, FOUR! Streaky but Australia will take it! Lands it on a good length, outside off, Todd Murphy shapes to defend this one. Gets an outside edge that rolls wide of gully for a boundary.
4
84.2
Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, FOUR! Whoa, where has that come from? Broad hoes full again, on middle and leg, Todd Murphy steps out of the crease and clips it aerially towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
6
89.5
Moeen Ali to Alex Carey, SIX! Good use of the feet and this is hit straight as an arrow by Carey! Tossed up, on middle by Ali, Alex Carey shimmies down the track and thumps it back over the bowler's head for a flat maximum.
4
90.3
Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, FOUR! Murphy pulls and pulls well! Broad bowls a bumper, on middle, Todd Murphy gets into a good position nice and early and pulls it hard towards deep backward square leg for a boundary.
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90.6
Stuart Broad to Todd Murphy, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Who else, but Stuart Broad! The stars have finally aligned for a dream farewell! Continues to bowl it in the corridor of uncertainty, on off, much straighter this time, Todd Murphy is made to play at the delivery which brings about his downfall. The ball nips away after pitching and catches the outside edge. The ball travels quickly to the left of Jonny Bairstow who moves well and takes a clean catch. The end is near for Australia as they are now 9 down.
4
93.4
Moeen Ali to Josh Hazlewood, FOUR! That is a good-looking shot from Australia's number 11! This is bowled a tad bit short as well and outside off. Josh Hazlewood goes deep in the crease and punches this towards deep cover-point for four runs.
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94.4
Stuart Broad to Alex Carey, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! There it is, a fairytale ending to Stuart Broad's career! Broad nips out Carey and makes him the final victim of his career! Serves it on a good length, in the channel on off, angling in this time, from 'round the wicket, Alex Carey looks to get on the front foot and gets his bat out in front to defend. The ball nibbles away after pitching and does the trick for Broad. Catches the outside edge and Jonny Bairstow behind the wickets does the rest. Stuart Broad is delighted and so are his teammates. The Oval crowd is up on their feet to applaud what has been a magnificent career. England win by 49 runs!