3rd Test: England v Australia at Manchester, 11-15 Aug 2005
Ball-by-Ball Commentary
Match State: Day 1 start scheduled for 10.30am BST (09.30 GMT)
Hello and welcome to Cricinfo's coverage of the third Ashes Test
The series is perfectly set-up 1-1 and both teams have everything
to play for as the action moves to Old Trafford
Very soon we will have news on the teams and the toss.
This is Anand Vasu, and I'll be your commentator for the game
The first news coming in is the England team: Trescothick, Strauss,
Vaughan, Bell, Pietersen, Flintoff, Geraint Jones, Giles, Hoggard,
Harmison and Simon Jones
That is an unchanged team from the one that won the second Test by
two runs
Australia have had their share of injury worries
Glenn McGrath was forced to pull out of the last Test, and since
then Lee has been in hospital with knee problems
But it seems that both of them have been passed fit
It still remains to be seen whether Australia will take a chance
with McGrath and Lee, or turn to Shaun Tait or Stuart Clark, who
was drafted into the squad at the last moment
And the good news for Australian supporters is that Glenn McGrath
is fit, and will play.
This means that Michael Kasprowicz misses out
And the important bit of news - England have won the toss and
chosen to bat first
That's the news for the moment, we'll keep you updated as and when
more comes in
The Australian team, just to remind you, is: Langer, Hayden,
Ponting, Martyn, Clarke, Katich, Gilchrist, Warne, Lee, Gillespie,
McGrath
There's just about 10 minutes for the start of play
Right, it's that time of the day. Play is about to get under way
and we're good to go!
The players have come onto the field, Glenn McGrath charging in and
testing his ankle out
It will be McGrath to begin proceedings
He's just chatting with Ricky Ponting about the kind of field he
wants
Trescothick will take first strike
Billy Bowden and Steve Bucknor are the umpires for this game
And here we go!
0.1 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, McGrath is bang on target first up and
Trescothick leaves the ball alone
0.2 McGrath to Trescothick, FOUR, banged in short and this one climbs
on Trescothick. Brute of a ball, Trescothick fends it awkwardly
and the ball flies over the slip for four
0.3 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, fuller this time and just outside
the off, McGrath right on the money as usual, played at and missed
0.4 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and a
touch straighter, on middle and leg, defensive shot played and
missed, rapped on the pad
0.5 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, perfect line and length again, seam
bolt upright, Trescothick thinks about playing but withdraws the
bat at the last moment
0.6 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone to the keeper
End of over 1 (4 runs) England 4/0
GD McGrath 1-0-4-0 - Stretford End
AJ Strauss 0* (0b) ME Trescothick 4* (6b 1x4)
Lee will share the new ball with McGrath
1.1 Lee to Strauss, no run, just short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper, decent bounce and carry to the
keeper
1.2 Lee to Strauss, no run, pushed through quicker and fuller, Lee
warming up here, Strauss leaves it alone as it is outside the off
1.3 Lee to Strauss, no run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, driven towards the off side with an angled bat. Lee now up
to 89 MPH
1.4 Lee to Strauss, no run, Lee goes for the yorker, he has got Strauss
this way in the past, Strauss is up to it and digs the ball out
1.5 Lee to Strauss, no run, just short of a good length and outside the
off, played down to gully with soft hands
Clarke, who fielded that at gully, goes off the field for some
treatment
1.6 Lee to Strauss, two runs, on the pads this time, Strauss clips it
down to fine-leg to get off the mark
End of over 2 (2 runs) England 6/0
B Lee 1-0-2-0 - Brian Statham End
ME Trescothick 4* (6b 1x4) AJ Strauss 2* (6b)
Brad Hodge is on the field as a substitute for Clarke
2.1 McGrath to Trescothick, three runs, on the pads this time and
Trescothick has no trouble working the ball through mid-wicket and
the batsmen run the first two hard enough to pick up a third
2.2 McGrath to Strauss, one run, short ball but slipping down the leg
side, Strauss gets on top of it nicely and tucks it away down to
fine-leg
2.3 McGrath to Trescothick, (noball) no run, just short of a length and
outside the off, another one that does a bit off the pitch, moving
away from the left-handed Trescothick
2.3 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, outside the off and shaping away,
left alone
2.4 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, defended towards point with an angled bat
2.5 McGrath to Trescothick, two runs, on the pads again and eased
through mid-wicket for a couple of runs
2.6 McGrath to Trescothick, FOUR, short and a bit of width outside the
off, Trescothick glides this one past gully to the vacant third-
man region for a boundary to end the over
End of over 3 (11 runs) England 17/0
GD McGrath 2-0-15-0 (1nb) - Stretford End
AJ Strauss 3* (7b) ME Trescothick 13* (12b 2x4)
3.1 Lee to Strauss, no run, quick one just outside the off, just short
of a good length, left alone to the keeper
3.2 Lee to Strauss, no run, short ball banged in and that climbs quite
a bit, Strauss can easily duck under the ball
3.3 Lee to Strauss, no run, just short of a driving length and on the
stumps, played at and missed, half-hearted shout for the lbw as
the ball thuds into pad
3.4 Lee to Strauss, no run, good pace again as Lee sends down another
bouncer, Strauss carefully ducks under the ball
3.5 Lee to Strauss, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
Strauss pokes at the ball and it takes the edge, but falls just
short of Langer at third slip
3.6 Lee to Strauss, no run, another quick one on the stumps that
Strauss tries to work to the on side, misses, and is hit on the
pad. End of a maiden over from Lee
End of over 4 (maiden) England 17/0
B Lee 2-1-2-0 - Brian Statham End
ME Trescothick 13* (12b 2x4) AJ Strauss 3* (13b)
4.1 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone to the keeper. You're going to see a
bit of that line while McGrath is bowling!
4.2 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, just short of a length and on the
stumps, Trescothick stands tall and defends back down the pitch
with a straight bat
4.3 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, slightly fuller and just outside
the off, left alone to Adam Gilchrist
4.4 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, good length ball just outside the
off, a hint of away movement, left alone to the keeper
4.5 McGrath to Trescothick, one run, Dropped! fullish and outside the
off, edged neatly towards first slip, no movement of the feet,
Gilchrist dives in front of first slip and goes for the one-handed
catch and grasses the catch!
4.6 McGrath to Strauss, no run, defended to the on side to end an over
that could so easily have given Australia their first breakthrough
End of over 5 (1 run) England 18/0
GD McGrath 3-0-16-0 (1nb) - Stretford End
ME Trescothick 14* (17b 2x4) AJ Strauss 3* (14b)
5.1 Lee to Trescothick, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
5.2 Lee to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length, on the off
and pacy at 92.6 MPH, defended to point with an angled bat
5.3 Lee to Trescothick, (noball) no run, short ball banged in, down the
leg side and a no-ball to boot
5.3 Lee to Trescothick, no run, on the middle and leg this time, not
quite short but certainly not full, clipped to Simon Katich under
the helmet at short leg
5.4 Lee to Trescothick, no run, short ball and on the stumps,
Trescothick fends awkwardly down to the slips cordon
5.5 Lee to Trescothick, one run, short of a length and on the off,
Trescothick drops the ball down to his toes with a gentle dab and
takes off for a quick single
5.6 Lee to Strauss, no run, quick one, just short of a length, wobbles
a bit in the air, Strauss leaves it well alone to Gilchrist
End of over 6 (2 runs) England 20/0
B Lee 3-1-4-0 (1nb) - Brian Statham End
ME Trescothick 15* (23b 2x4) AJ Strauss 3* (15b)
6.1 McGrath to Trescothick, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven through cover for a quick single, the strike is
rotating quite nicely for England here
6.2 McGrath to Strauss, two runs, just short of a good length and this
time drifting on to the pads, Strauss has time to go back and work
the ball through fine-leg for a couple of runs
6.3 McGrath to Strauss, no run, once again a touch too straight from
McGrath but Strauss can only dab the ball to midwicket
6.4 McGrath to Strauss, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
played back down the pitch
6.5 McGrath to Strauss, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone
6.6 McGrath to Strauss, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
clipped to the on side for a single
End of over 7 (4 runs) England 24/0
GD McGrath 4-0-20-0 (1nb) - Stretford End
AJ Strauss 6* (20b) ME Trescothick 16* (24b 2x4)
7.1 Lee to Strauss, no run, short one banged in just outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
7.2 Lee to Strauss, no run, short ball banged in, this one is well
directed, Strauss goes for the pull and misses, copping one on the
helmet. That was some blow!
Kirk Russell, the England physio, runs out to give Strauss some
attention
7.3 Lee to Strauss, no run, just short of a length and outside the off
stump, Strauss leaves that well alone
7.4 Lee to Strauss, no run, and another short one sent down, Strauss
chooses to leave the ball alone this time and ducks under the ball
7.5 Lee to Strauss, no run, good length ball just outside the off, once
again good pace and carry as Strauss leaves the ball alone to the
keeper
7.6 Lee to Strauss, no run, and there's another short one, this time
Strauss can get out of the way without any trouble
End of over 8 (maiden) England 24/0
B Lee 4-2-4-0 (1nb) - Brian Statham End
ME Trescothick 16* (24b 2x4) AJ Strauss 6* (26b)
8.1 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, fullish ball on the off, defended
carefully towards cover
8.2 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, another short one, this time from
McGrath and not quite as menacing as Lee, Trescothick sways out of
the way
8.3 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, fullish and outside the off, this
time Trescothick has a poke and misses, the ball just beats the
outside edge and goes to the keeper
8.4 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, defended back down the pitch
8.5 McGrath to Trescothick, two runs, fullish and on the off,
Trescothick waits on the ball and punches well, the ball beats
mid-off and a couple of runs result
8.6 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, fuller and outside the off,
Trescothick shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone to the keeper
End of over 9 (2 runs) England 26/0
GD McGrath 5-0-22-0 (1nb) - Stretford End
AJ Strauss 6* (26b) ME Trescothick 18* (30b 2x4)
9.1 Lee to Strauss, no run, good length ball just outside the off, the
line is good too, left alone to the keeper
9.2 Lee to Strauss, OUT: Gone! Slower ball on the off, perfectly
pitched up, Strauss is completely flummoxed by the change of pace
and plays all over the ball and loses his off stump
England 26/1, Partnership of 26
AJ Strauss b Lee 6 (28b 0x4 0x6)
ME Trescothick 18* (30b 2x4) B Lee 4.2-2-4-1 (1nb)
Michael Vaughan is the new batsman
9.3 Lee to Vaughan, one run, just short of a good length and angling
into the pads, bunted to the on side for a single to get off the
mark
9.4 Lee to Trescothick, wide: no run, short one banged in but it is
very short and high, so much so that it is called a wide
9.4 Lee to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
9.5 Lee to Trescothick, no run, full and far outside the off, angling
away from the left-handed Trescothick, left alone
9.6 Lee to Trescothick, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
played to cover
End of over 10 (2 runs) England 28/1
B Lee 5-2-6-1 (1w 1nb) - Brian Statham End
MP Vaughan 1* (1b) ME Trescothick 18* (33b 2x4)
10.1 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, fullish and on the off, just a hint of
inswing, Vaughan defends carefully to the off side
10.2 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, once again on the off and the ball
threatens to come in but doesn't quite do that, defended carefully
10.3 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, played back down the pitch
10.4 McGrath to Vaughan, one run, outside the off this time and Vaughan
can open the face of the bat and runs the ball down to third-man
10.5 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, on the off to the left-handed
Trescothick who watches the ball onto bat and defends back down
the pitch
10.6 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, back of a length and on the off,
Trescothick edges but down into the ground and to the slips cordon
End of over 11 (1 run) England 29/1
GD McGrath 6-0-23-0 (1nb) - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 2* (5b) ME Trescothick 18* (35b 2x4)
Jason Gillespie replaces Lee who has bowled a fine first spell 5-2-
6-1
11.1 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, just short of a driving length and
angling into the pads, worked to the on side
11.2 Gillespie to Vaughan, two runs, just short of a length and outside
the off, played defensively through gully for a couple of runs
11.3 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, quicker, fuller, on the off stump,
defended with care
11.4 Gillespie to Vaughan, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the
off, Vaughan dabs it past the slips cordon to the third-man
boundary
11.5 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, good length ball on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch
11.6 Gillespie to Vaughan, FOUR, and another one disappears to the
vacant third-man region for a boundary. One suspects that gap will
be plugged soon enough
End of over 12 (10 runs) England 39/1
JN Gillespie 1-0-10-0 - Brian Statham End
ME Trescothick 18* (35b 2x4) MP Vaughan 12* (11b 2x4)
12.1 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, played down to gully
12.2 McGrath to Trescothick, one run, fullish and on the off,
Trescothick drops the ball down to the off side and steals a
single
12.3 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, good length ball on the off, a touch of
late movement in to the batsman, defended back down the pitch
12.4 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, pushed through a bit fuller and outside
the off, Vaughan shoulders arms and lets the ball go through to
the keeper
12.5 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, good length ball on the off, Vaughan is
very watchful in defence
12.6 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
the ball jags back in to the batsman who defends awkwardly
End of over 13 (1 run) England 40/1
GD McGrath 7-0-24-0 (1nb) - Stretford End
ME Trescothick 19* (37b 2x4) MP Vaughan 12* (15b 2x4)
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13.1 Gillespie to Trescothick, bye: FOUR, short one outside the off,
left alone, the ball dips and swings late and Gilchrist fails to
collect, giving away four byes
13.2 Gillespie to Trescothick, no run, just short of a length and
outside the off, just a hint of swing for Gillespie, left alone
and this time Gilchrist collects to ironic cheers from the crowd
13.3 Gillespie to Trescothick, no run, fuller and outside the off stump,
left alone to the keeper
13.4 Gillespie to Trescothick, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
worked to the on side
13.5 Gillespie to Trescothick, no run, full and on the off, Trescothick
drives away from his body and edges the ball back on to his pad
13.6 Gillespie to Trescothick, no run, full and on the off, played back
towards cover with an angled bat
End of over 14 (4 runs, maiden) England 44/1
JN Gillespie 2-1-10-0 - Brian Statham End
MP Vaughan 12* (15b 2x4) ME Trescothick 19* (43b 2x4)
14.1 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, full and on the off, driven back to
McGrath who bends in his follow-through and fields
14.2 McGrath to Vaughan, four runs, just short of a length and outside
the off, Vaughan stands tall and punches through cover off the
back foot, desperate attempt to save the boundary by Brad Hodge
but the batsmen run four anyway
14.3 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left alone
14.4 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, on the off this time and shaping in
late, defended back down the pitch to the bowler
14.5 McGrath to Vaughan, one run, on the pads this time and Vaughan
tucks the ball to the leg side for a single
14.6 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, full and pushed through just wide
of the off stump, left alone to the keeper
End of over 15 (5 runs) England 49/1
GD McGrath 8-0-29-0 (1nb) - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 17* (20b 2x4) ME Trescothick 19* (44b 2x4)
15.1 Gillespie to Vaughan, two runs, just short of a length and outside
the off, Vaughan rocks onto the back foot and squeezes the ball
through cover-point for a couple that brings up the England 50
15.2 Gillespie to Vaughan, two runs, on the pads this time and Vaughan
has no trouble working th eball through midwicket
15.3 Gillespie to Vaughan, one run, just short of a good length and on
the pads, Vaughan works the ball just behind square on the leg
side and takes off for a quick single
15.4 Gillespie to Trescothick, two runs, back of a length and outside
the off, Trescothick plays a push and the ball goes off the inside
edge just past the stumps and to fine-leg
15.5 Gillespie to Trescothick, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, driven to point
15.6 Gillespie to Trescothick, two runs, just short of a good length and
on the pads, worked through fine-leg for a couple more
End of over 16 (9 runs) England 58/1
JN Gillespie 3-1-19-0 - Brian Statham End
MP Vaughan 22* (23b 2x4) ME Trescothick 23* (47b 2x4)
Lee is back in the attack
16.1 Lee to Vaughan, three runs, fullish and on the pads, Vaughan flicks
well, the ball is in the air for a bit but placed well away from
the midwicket fielder
16.2 Lee to Trescothick, no run, plenty of effort from Lee sending down
this one just short of a length outside the off, loud grunt a la
Monica Seles at the point of delivery, left alone
16.3 Lee to Trescothick, FOUR, a bit of width outside the off stump and
Trescothick can put that away through cover with a confident
stroke
16.4 Lee to Trescothick, no run, slightly shorter this time and on the
stumps, this one comes back in a bit and cuts Trescothick in half
16.5 Lee to Trescothick, no run, back of a good length and on the
stumps, defended back down the pitch
16.6 Lee to Trescothick, no run, on the stumps, good length, defended to
the leg side
End of over 17 (7 runs) England 65/1
B Lee 6-2-13-1 (1w 1nb) - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 25* (24b 2x4) ME Trescothick 27* (52b 3x4)
17.1 Gillespie to Vaughan, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
worked down to fine-leg for a single
17.2 Gillespie to Trescothick, one run, back of a length and on the
pads, Trescothick tries to clip the ball away but only manages to
edge on to his pad. A quick single is stolen
17.3 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, a hint of away movement, Vaughan thinks about playing but
bails out at the last moment
17.4 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, good length ball on the pads, rapped
on the thigh pad as Vaughan flicks and misses, the ball dribbles
down to the wicket-keeper
17.5 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, full and outside the off, driven well
but straight to short cover
17.6 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, just short of a good length and on
the pads, tucked to the on side
End of over 18 (2 runs) England 67/1
JN Gillespie 4-1-21-0 - Brian Statham End
ME Trescothick 28* (53b 3x4) MP Vaughan 26* (29b 2x4)
18.1 Lee to Trescothick, no run, just back of a length and on the
stumps, defended back down the pitch
18.2 Lee to Trescothick, no run, just back of a length once more,
outside the off, played to point with an angled bat
18.3 Lee to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, defended towards cover
18.4 Lee to Trescothick, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
cover
18.5 Lee to Trescothick, no run, once again just short of a good length
and outside the off, driven to cover
18.6 Lee to Trescothick, three runs, very full but on the pads, Lee
trying for the yorker there, Trescothick picks up the line and
length early and drives through midwicket
End of over 19 (3 runs) England 70/1
B Lee 7-2-16-1 (1w 1nb) - Stretford End
ME Trescothick 31* (59b 3x4) MP Vaughan 26* (29b 2x4)
19.1 Gillespie to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and
on the off, defended back down the pitch to the bowler
19.2 Gillespie to Trescothick, no run, full and on the stumps, driven
hard at, the ball goes off the inside edge to square-leg
19.3 Gillespie to Trescothick, legbye: one run, back of a length and on
the pads, flick played and missed, off the pad to fine-leg
19.4 Gillespie to Vaughan, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the
off, Vaughan stands tall, gets the balance just right and drives
beautifully off the back foot through cover
19.5 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, fuller and outside the off, left
alone
19.6 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, fullish and outside the off, left
alone to the keeper
End of over 20 (5 runs) England 75/1
JN Gillespie 5-1-24-0 - Brian Statham End
ME Trescothick 30* (62b 3x4) MP Vaughan 30* (32b 3x4)
20.1 Lee to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper
20.2 Lee to Trescothick, no run, short ball banged in halfway down the
pitch, Trescothick has no difficulty in ducking under that one
20.3 Lee to Trescothick, no run, another short one, and once again
Trescothick leaves the ball alone
20.4 Lee to Trescothick, FOUR, full and wide outside the off stump,
Trescothick throws his bat hard at it and the ball runs down to
the third-man fence
20.5 Lee to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to cover
20.6 Lee to Trescothick, no run, fullish and on the off, punched back
down the pitch towards mid-off
End of over 21 (4 runs) England 79/1
B Lee 8-2-20-1 (1w 1nb) - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 30* (32b 3x4) ME Trescothick 34* (68b 4x4)
21.1 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, full and on the off, Vaughan opens
the face of the bat ever so slightly and runs the ball down to
point
21.2 Gillespie to Vaughan, FOUR, short and just wide enough for Vaughan
to rock back and thrash that one through gully. Not the best
bowling here and Vaughan looks in ominously good form
21.3 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
point
21.4 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, just short of a good length and this
time the line is better - on the off stump - defended
21.5 Gillespie to Vaughan, FOUR, once again a bit of width outside the
off and Vaughan cashes in. Excellent back-foot cover drive. This
is vintage Michael Vaughan
21.6 Gillespie to Vaughan, one run, over pitched and on the pads, tucked
away to fine-leg for a single to end the over
End of over 22 (9 runs) England 88/1
JN Gillespie 6-1-33-0 - Brian Statham End
MP Vaughan 39* (38b 5x4) ME Trescothick 34* (68b 4x4)
22.1 Lee to Vaughan, one run, clipped to the on side for a single
22.2 Lee to Trescothick, (noball) one run, short of a length and outside
the off, guided past gully but there is a third-man in place now
22.2 Lee to Vaughan, no run, full and outside the off, Vaughan drives
elegantly but finds the man at point
22.3 Lee to Vaughan, no run, dug in short, on the stumps, played down
with deft hands and a soft touch
22.4 Lee to Vaughan, no run, Lee straining for the yorker, slipping down
leg side, well stopped by Gilchrist
22.5 Lee to Vaughan, (noball) one run, short one outside off, Vaughan
drops it to his feet and the batsmen scamper a single
22.5 Lee to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, Lee comes round the wicket, driven to cover
22.6 Lee to Trescothick, no run, defended back down the pitch to end the
over
End of over 23 (5 runs) England 93/1
B Lee 9-2-25-1 (1w 3nb) - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 41* (43b 5x4) ME Trescothick 35* (71b 4x4)
23.1 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone
23.2 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, and once again banged in a bit short,
width outside the off, Vaughan goes for a big cut shot but misses
23.3 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, slightly fuller and outside the off,
a hint of away movement, left alone to the keeper
23.4 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, full and on the off, Vaughan defends
carefully back down the pitch
23.5 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, good length ball on the stumps,
defended to the leg side
23.6 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, full and outside the off stump, left
alone. A maiden over after some time here
End of over 24 (maiden) England 93/1
JN Gillespie 7-2-33-0 - Brian Statham End
ME Trescothick 35* (71b 4x4) MP Vaughan 41* (49b 5x4)
24.1 Lee to Trescothick, no run, full and outside the off stump, decent
pace as well, punched to the off side
24.2 Lee to Trescothick, no run, quick one on the off stump, Lee
operating from round the wicket, driven to cover
24.3 Lee to Trescothick, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone outside the off stump
24.4 Lee to Trescothick, no run, another quick one angling in to
Trescothick and tucking him up for room, chopped down to the off
side
24.5 Lee to Trescothick, no run, once again on the stumps and
Trescothick is forced to play, and he does, dabbing the ball back
towards the bowler
24.6 Lee to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to point and two maiden overs signal lunch!
End of over 25 (maiden) England 93/1
B Lee 10-3-25-1 (1w 3nb) - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 41* (49b 5x4) ME Trescothick 35* (77b 4x4)
England have enjoyed the best of the first session of play on the
first day of the third Test
Trescothick was dropped on 13 but has reached 35. Michael Vaughan
is looking in prime form on 41
This is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off for the moment
See you when play resumes, in about 35 minutes, at 1210 GMT
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Match State: Lunch - Day 1
Welcome back for the second session of play on the first day of the
third Test
This is Anand Vasu, your commentator, saying hello again, as the
players walk out to the middle
Gillespie will start things off at the Statham End
25.1 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, full and on the stumps, driven to the
leg side
25.2 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, full and on the off, Vaughan gets
right behind the line of the ball and defends well
25.3 Gillespie to Vaughan, (noball) no run, just short of a length and
on the off, defended carefully
25.3 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended towards the off side
25.4 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, driven on the up, off the back foot, back to the
bowler
25.5 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, full and on the off, Vaughan covers
the line well and defends with bat held close to pad
25.6 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, just short of a good length and a bit
of width outside the off, cut to point
End of over 26 (1 run) England 94/1
JN Gillespie 8-2-34-0 (1nb) - Brian Statham End
ME Trescothick 35* (77b 4x4) MP Vaughan 41* (56b 5x4)
McGrath from the Stretford End
26.1 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, just short of a driving length and
on the off, defended carefully back down the pitch
26.2 McGrath to Trescothick, FOUR, full and on the off, Trescothick
plants his front foot down the pitch and punches well, the timing
is so good that the ball runs away for four
26.3 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, on the off and full, defended to
cover
26.4 McGrath to Trescothick, FOUR, full and outside the off, Trescothick
defends but the ball moves enough off the seam to take the outside
edge and run down to the third-man fence
26.5 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, round the wickets and angled in to
the left-handed Trescothick, defended
26.6 McGrath to Trescothick, three runs, short one dug in, Trescothick
pulls but it's not the most convincing shot, lands safely in the
deep
End of over 27 (11 runs) England 105/1
GD McGrath 9-0-40-0 (1nb) - Stretford End
ME Trescothick 46* (83b 6x4) MP Vaughan 41* (56b 5x4)
27.1 Gillespie to Trescothick, no run, short of a length and down the
leg side, played at and missed, through to the keeper
27.2 Gillespie to Trescothick, no run, fuller and a bit quicker too,
defended to the off side
27.3 Gillespie to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, angling away, left alone to the keeper
27.4 Gillespie to Trescothick, no run, full and pushed through as bit
further outside the off, left alone to the keeper
27.5 Gillespie to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and
on the pads, worked to midwicket
27.6 Gillespie to Trescothick, (noball) no run, full and on the off,
defensive shot played. The ball goes off the inside edge back on
to pad and there is a stifled shout for lbw
27.6 Gillespie to Trescothick, FOUR, timed magnificently back past the
bowler to the long-off fence to bring up Trescothick's half-
century! Cracking shot that
End of over 28 (5 runs) England 110/1
JN Gillespie 9-2-39-0 (2nb) - Brian Statham End
MP Vaughan 41* (56b 5x4) ME Trescothick 50* (90b 7x4)
28.1 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, fullish and outside the off, swinging
in a touch, late, left alone
28.2 McGrath to Vaughan, FOUR, Dropped! short and a bit of width,
Vaughan slashes at it and Gilchrist lunges across to his right but
can only parry the ball over Shane Warne at first slip
28.3 McGrath to Vaughan, (noball) two runs, Bowled him! And it's a no-
ball! Michael Vaughan living a charmed life here! It really is all
happening at Old Trafford
28.3 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, driven to cover
28.4 McGrath to Vaughan, three runs, eased to third-man and that is 50
for the England captain
28.5 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, defended towards cover
28.6 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, defended back down the pitch
End of over 29 (10 runs) England 120/1
GD McGrath 10-0-50-0 (2nb) - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 50* (61b 6x4) ME Trescothick 50* (92b 7x4)
Apologies for the slight change in score there. The batsmen had
taken two runs off the no-ball in which Vaughan was bowled and we
momentarily missed that
29.1 Gillespie to Vaughan, one run, full and on the off, driven wide of
mid-on
29.2 Gillespie to Trescothick, one run, back of a length and on the
pads, whipped down to fine-leg for a single
29.3 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, full and on the off, driven back to
the off side
Right, it seems we have another correction. The runs off the no-
ball have now been credited to the extras and not Vaughan
29.4 Gillespie to Vaughan, one run, worked through the on side and
Vaughan now really gets to 50! Such confusion at Old Trafford!
29.5 Gillespie to Trescothick, no run, back of a length and on the off,
driven to cover
29.6 Gillespie to Trescothick, no run, and once again just short of a
length and on the stumps and defended to the off side
End of over 30 (3 runs) England 123/1
JN Gillespie 10-2-42-0 (2nb) - Brian Statham End
MP Vaughan 50* (64b 6x4) ME Trescothick 51* (95b 7x4)
30.1 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, fullish and on the off, driven to mid-
on
30.2 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, fullish and outside the off, driven to
cover
30.3 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, just short of driving length and
outside the off, prodded to cover
30.4 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, left well alone this time around
30.5 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, full and outside the off, this one
keeps a bit low and bounces twice before reaching Gilchrist
30.6 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, full and on the off, defended back to
McGrath
End of over 31 (maiden) England 123/1
GD McGrath 11-1-50-0 (2nb) - Stretford End
ME Trescothick 51* (95b 7x4) MP Vaughan 50* (70b 6x4)
31.1 Gillespie to Trescothick, no run, full and outside the off, driven
well but straight back to Gillespie who bends low in his follow-
through and fields
31.2 Gillespie to Trescothick, wide: no run, short ball banged in but it
is so high that Billy Bowden calls it a wide
31.2 Gillespie to Trescothick, no run, fullish and on the off, edged
back onto the pad
31.3 Gillespie to Trescothick, one run, just short of a length and
outside the off, Trescothick angles the ball past point and takes
a single
31.4 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, fuller and on the off, a hint of away
swing, defended to cover
31.5 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, fast yorker fired in but it's
slipping down the leg side, struck on the pad
31.6 Gillespie to Vaughan, three runs, full once more and again slanting
in to the pads, Vaughan can whip the ball past the man at short
midwicket and there are runs to be had
End of over 32 (5 runs) England 128/1
JN Gillespie 11-2-47-0 (1w 2nb) - Brian Statham End
MP Vaughan 53* (73b 6x4) ME Trescothick 52* (98b 7x4)
32.1 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
moving in a touch, defence played and missed, rapped high on the
pad
32.2 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, driven firmly but straight on to
Trescothick's bat
32.3 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, full and on the stumps, slower ball,
Vaughan watches it late and works the ball to the leg side
32.4 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, yorker on off stump, Vaughan keeps that
one out carefully
32.5 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
32.6 McGrath to Vaughan, (noball) no run, another no-ball, and this one
jags back in from outside the off stump, defended back down the
pitch
32.6 McGrath to Vaughan, one run, full and on the stumps, nudged to the
leg side for a single
End of over 33 (2 runs) England 130/1
GD McGrath 12-1-52-0 (3nb) - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 54* (80b 6x4) ME Trescothick 52* (98b 7x4)
And finally Shane Warne, on 599 Test wickets, gets a bowl
33.1 Warne to Vaughan, no run, tossed up and on the middle and leg
stump, defended back down the pitch
33.2 Warne to Vaughan, two runs, leg-stump full-toss, Vaughan flicks
well down to fine-leg for a brace
33.3 Warne to Vaughan, no run, just outside the leg stump, pushed
through quicker, defended
33.4 Warne to Vaughan, no run, again pitching just outside leg and
spinning a bit, defended back down the pitch
33.5 Warne to Vaughan, no run, on the off this time and spinning away,
driven to mid-off
33.6 Warne to Vaughan, one run, down the leg side and swept away for a
single
End of over 34 (3 runs) England 133/1
SK Warne 1-0-3-0 - Brian Statham End
MP Vaughan 57* (86b 6x4) ME Trescothick 52* (98b 7x4)
34.1 McGrath to Vaughan, FOUR, just short of a length and enough width
outside the off for Vaughan to get on the back foot and ease the
ball to the vacant third-man region for a boundary
34.2 McGrath to Vaughan, FOUR, slightly fuller this time but Vaughan can
still play off the back foot - it's a gorgeous cover drive! This
is Vaughan at his best
34.3 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, full and on the off, swinging in late,
but not sharply, defended back to the on side
34.4 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, on the stumps again, clipped to the leg
side
34.5 McGrath to Vaughan, one run, full and on the stumps, McGrath
getting the ball to move in nicely, Vaughan on-drives and Brett
Lee mis-fields
34.6 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, punched to point
End of over 35 (9 runs) England 142/1
GD McGrath 13-1-61-0 (3nb) - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 66* (91b 8x4) ME Trescothick 52* (99b 7x4)
35.1 Warne to Vaughan, one run, full and outside the leg stump, Vaughan
dances down the pitch and flicks
35.2 Warne to Trescothick, one run, fullish and on the off, spinning in
to the left-handed Trescothick, defended past short-leg
35.3 Warne to Vaughan, no run, straight one on the stumps, defended
carefully
35.4 Warne to Vaughan, one run, slightly short of a length and outside
the off, punched through cover
35.5 Warne to Trescothick, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
defended with bat and pad held close together
35.6 Warne to Trescothick, FOUR, tossed up just a bit more and
Trescothick is able to fetch it from outside off and swat it
through midwicket
End of over 36 (7 runs) England 149/1
SK Warne 2-0-10-0 - Brian Statham End
MP Vaughan 68* (94b 8x4) ME Trescothick 57* (102b 8x4)
36.1 Lee to Vaughan, no run, fullish and on the off, a hint of reverse
swing there, Vaughan drives back down the wicket and hits the
stumps at the bowler's end
36.2 Lee to Vaughan, no run, good pacy yorker on target, the ball is
definitely reverse swinging here, driven well to the on side
36.3 Lee to Vaughan, no run, just short of a good length and on the off,
defended carefully
36.4 Lee to Vaughan, no run, banged in a touch short, the ball climbs a
bit but Vaughan can get on top of it and defend
36.5 Lee to Vaughan, no run, another yorker tried, again Vaughan is up
to defending
36.6 Lee to Vaughan, no run, just short of driving length and on the
off, defended back down the pitch
End of over 37 (maiden) England 149/1
B Lee 11-4-25-1 (1w 3nb) - Stretford End
ME Trescothick 57* (102b 8x4) MP Vaughan 68* (100b 8x4)
37.1 Warne to Trescothick, no run, flat and on the stumps, defence
played and misses, off the pad to the off side
37.2 Warne to Trescothick, no run, defended carefully this time
37.3 Warne to Trescothick, no run, shorter and outside the off, punched
to mid-on
37.4 Warne to Trescothick, one run, tossed up plenty and Trescothick
shovels it through square-leg to bring up the 150
37.5 Warne to Vaughan, one run, on the pads, Vaughan flicks it away
through square-leg
37.6 Warne to Trescothick, no run, quicker one outside the off, Warne
looking for the rough but misses, through to the keeper
End of over 38 (2 runs) England 151/1
SK Warne 3-0-12-0 - Brian Statham End
MP Vaughan 69* (101b 8x4) ME Trescothick 58* (107b 8x4)
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38.1 Lee to Vaughan, no run, quick short one banged in, Vaughan ducks
under it and leaves it alone to the keeper
38.2 Lee to Vaughan, no run, another short one, this time down the leg
side and left alone with ease
38.3 Lee to Vaughan, no run, full and outside the off, late swing in,
driven to point
38.4 Lee to Vaughan, no run, full and down the leg side, flick played
and missed
38.5 Lee to Vaughan, one run, driven hard but Ponting at short-cover
dives and fields
38.6 Lee to Trescothick, FOUR, over pitched and outside the off stump,
Trescothick leans in to that one and drives through cover in style
End of over 39 (5 runs) England 156/1
B Lee 12-4-30-1 (1w 3nb) - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 70* (106b 8x4) ME Trescothick 62* (108b 9x4)
39.1 Warne to Vaughan, one run, just short of a length and outside the
off, driven through cover off the back foot
39.2 Warne to Trescothick, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
Trescothick gets his foot out and defends
39.3 Warne to Trescothick, one run, confidently lap swept down to fine-
leg
39.4 Warne to Vaughan, FOUR, short and a bit of width, sits up and says
'Spank me!' Vaughan obliges
39.5 Warne to Vaughan, no run, fuller and quicker, Vaughan plays and
misses
39.6 Warne to Vaughan, no run, defended back down the pitch
End of over 40 (6 runs) England 162/1
SK Warne 4-0-18-0 - Brian Statham End
ME Trescothick 63* (110b 9x4) MP Vaughan 75* (110b 9x4)
40.1 Lee to Trescothick, no run, bouncer, ducked under
40.2 Lee to Trescothick, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, defended back down the pitch
40.3 Lee to Trescothick, no run, length ball on the stumps, Trescothick
defends carefully
40.4 Lee to Trescothick, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
played away off the back foot to point
40.5 Lee to Trescothick, no run, just short of a length once more,
climbing on Trescothick who stands tall and defends
40.6 Lee to Trescothick, no run, quick one outside the off, defended
carefully to cover
End of over 41 (maiden) England 162/1
B Lee 13-5-30-1 (1w 3nb) - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 75* (110b 9x4) ME Trescothick 63* (116b 9x4)
41.1 Warne to Vaughan, no run, outside the off, left alone
41.2 Warne to Vaughan, no run, flat and on the pads, defended with bat
very close to pad
41.3 Warne to Vaughan, no run, fuller and quicker, floated through, a
bit of drift, defended back down the pitch
41.4 Warne to Vaughan, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
clipped down to fine-leg
41.5 Warne to Trescothick, OUT: full and spinning a bit, Trescothick
goes for the sweep, the ball hits bat, glove, Trescothick's leg
and God only knows what else. It then hits Gilchrist on the thigh
and pops up in the air and he snatches a catch!
England 163/2, Partnership of 137
ME Trescothick c Gilchrist b Warne 63 (117b 9x4 0x6)
MP Vaughan 76* (114b 9x4) SK Warne 4.5-0-19-1
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41.6 Warne to Bell, no run, tossed up and drifting on to the pads,
played back down the pitch to Warne
End of over 42 (1 run) England 163/2
SK Warne 5-0-19-1 - Brian Statham End
MP Vaughan 76* (114b 9x4) IR Bell 0* (1b)
42.1 Lee to Vaughan, one run, short ball that climbs on Vaughan but is
slipping down the leg side, Vaughan gets on top of that and works
the ball down to fine-leg
42.2 Lee to Bell, no run, fullish and outside the off, played down to
point
42.3 Lee to Bell, no run, full and swinging in late, defended to the leg
side
42.4 Lee to Bell, no run, short ball banged in Bell has to move very
quickly indeed to sway out of the way of that one
42.5 Lee to Bell, no run, full and outside the off, driven to cover
42.6 Lee to Bell, no run, fullish and down the leg side, Bell plays a
flick and misses
End of over 43 (1 run) England 164/2
B Lee 14-5-31-1 (1w 3nb) - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 77* (115b 9x4) IR Bell 0* (6b)
43.1 Warne to Vaughan, no run, full and floated down the leg side,
kicked away
43.2 Warne to Vaughan, no run, well down the leg side, kicked away
43.3 Warne to Vaughan, two runs, down the leg side once more and clipped
down towards fine-leg for a couple of runs
43.4 Warne to Vaughan, no run, flatter this time and on the pads, kicked
away easily
With Warne bowling into the rough you know football season has
begun in England
43.5 Warne to Vaughan, no run, flat again and on the pads, kicked away
43.6 Warne to Vaughan, no run, full and on the off this time so Vaughan
gets the foot out of the way and defends with a straight bat
End of over 44 (2 runs) England 166/2
SK Warne 6-0-21-1 - Brian Statham End
IR Bell 0* (6b) MP Vaughan 79* (121b 9x4)
44.1 Lee to Bell, one run, full and outside the off, driven through
cover for a single to hand the strike back to Vaughan
44.2 Lee to Vaughan, no run, short ball banged in from Lee, but it is
poorly directed and does not test Vaughan who can easily sway
inside the line of the ball and let it sail harmlessly through to
Gilchrist
44.3 Lee to Vaughan, no run, another short one, another effort ball from
Lee who lets out a Monica Seles style grunt when delivering, but
again it's a waste of energy as Vaughan ducks
44.4 Lee to Vaughan, two runs, fuller this time and on the stumps,
Vaughan waits on it nicely and punches it off the back foot
through midwicket for a couple of runs
44.5 Lee to Vaughan, FOUR, down the leg side this time and Vaughan has
no trouble moving across his stumps and flicking the ball off his
hips to the fine-leg boundary
44.6 Lee to Vaughan, no run, over pitched and outside the off, driven
hard to cover
End of over 45 (7 runs) England 173/2
B Lee 15-5-38-1 (1w 3nb) - Stretford End
IR Bell 1* (7b) MP Vaughan 85* (126b 10x4)
45.1 Warne to Bell, no run, tossed up and outside the off, driven inside
out, and well, but straight to the man at cover so there's no
chance of a run
45.2 Warne to Bell, no run, just short of a length and on the pads, Bell
defends carefully with a straight bat
45.3 Warne to Bell, no run, faster one on the stumps, defended with a
straight bat
Bell is under some pressure here and would not have forgotten the
slider that bamboozled him in the first Test at Lord's
45.4 Warne to Bell, no run, this one bounces and turns, ripping across
the face of Bell's bat. Warne showing Bell how much purchase he
can get on this pitch
45.5 Warne to Bell, no run, on the off this time and spinning away, a
bit flatter, defended
Slider coming up?
45.6 Warne to Bell, no run, it's the straight one on the stumps and Bell
goes back and defends at the last moment
End of over 46 (maiden) England 173/2
SK Warne 7-1-21-1 - Brian Statham End
MP Vaughan 85* (126b 10x4) IR Bell 1* (13b)
And here's an unusual move. Simon Katich comes on to bowl his
Chinamen
46.1 Katich to Vaughan, no run, tossed up and outside the off, driven
well but to the man at mid-off
46.2 Katich to Vaughan, no run, outside the off and spinning in to the
right-handed Vaughan, defended to the off side
46.3 Katich to Vaughan, no run, pushed in quicker and on the stumps,
well dug out
46.4 Katich to Vaughan, no run, flatter and quicker, a bit of turn and a
bit of dip, Vaughan carefully defends to the leg side
46.5 Katich to Vaughan, no run, tossed up and on the off, slower through
the air and the ball spins a bit more, defended with bat held
close to pad
46.6 Katich to Vaughan, two runs, a bit too full and outside the off,
Vaughan works it through square-leg with a flick of the wrists and
is able to take the first one fast enough and come back for a
second
End of over 47 (2 runs) England 175/2
SM Katich 1-0-2-0 - Stretford End
IR Bell 1* (13b) MP Vaughan 87* (132b 10x4)
47.1 Warne to Bell, no run, full and on the off, defended watchfully
towards the slip region
47.2 Warne to Bell, no run, just short of a good length and pitched
outside leg, defended carefully down the track
47.3 Warne to Bell, no run, faster and flatter, on the stumps, defended
with soft hands tot he off side
47.4 Warne to Bell, one run, worked through the leg side this time and
Bell is able to get off the strike against Warne
47.5 Warne to Vaughan, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended back
down the pitch
47.6 Warne to Vaughan, no run, outside the off and floated in, Vaughan
defends carefully towards cover-point
End of over 48 (1 run) England 176/2
SK Warne 8-1-22-1 - Brian Statham End
IR Bell 2* (17b) MP Vaughan 87* (134b 10x4)
48.1 Katich to Bell, FOUR, tossed up juicy full toss, much like this
man's nickname KitKat, that was coated in chocolate and wrapped in
silver foil, smashed back past mid-off for four!
48.2 Katich to Bell, no run, defended towards the off side
48.3 Katich to Bell, one run, short and a bit of width outside the off,
cut well past point
48.4 Katich to Vaughan, no run, full and outside the off, pushed
tentatively to silly mid-off
48.5 Katich to Vaughan, one run, just short of a good length and on the
pads, hurdled to fine-leg for a single
48.6 Katich to Bell, three runs, outside the off and pushed through a
bit quicker, the defensive shot is not great and the ball goes off
the edge past the slip fielder
End of over 49 (9 runs) England 185/2
SM Katich 2-0-11-0 - Stretford End
IR Bell 10* (21b 1x4) MP Vaughan 88* (136b 10x4)
49.1 Warne to Bell, no run, tossed up and on the off, Bell defends past
the man at silly mid-off
49.2 Warne to Bell, no run, flat and on the pads, Bell watches this
carefully, goes back and defends
49.3 Warne to Bell, no run, tossed up and outside the off, big ripper of
a leg spinner, Bell leaves it alone
49.4 Warne to Bell, no run, tossed up and drifting in to the pads, the
ball pitches and turns away a touch, defended watchfully
49.5 Warne to Bell, no run, pushed through even fuller, on the stumps,
again Bell defends
49.6 Warne to Bell, no run, just outside the off, a bit of bounce but
not so much turn, left alone anywhere
End of over 50 (maiden) England 185/2
SK Warne 9-2-22-1 - Brian Statham End
MP Vaughan 88* (136b 10x4) IR Bell 10* (27b 1x4)
50.1 Katich to Vaughan, no run, tossed up outside the off, a bit of
turn, driven hard but off the inside edge to the leg side
50.2 Katich to Vaughan, no run, low full toss outside the off, driven to
mid-on
50.3 Katich to Vaughan, one run, slightly shorter this time, Vaughan can
go back and work the ball through square-leg
50.4 Katich to Bell, no run, low full toss, Bell pats it back just past
a diving Simon Katich to mid-off
50.5 Katich to Bell, no run, just outside the off and spinning in,
defended carefully
50.6 Katich to Bell, no run, outside the off this time and left alone to
the keeper
End of over 51 (1 run) England 186/2
SM Katich 3-0-12-0 - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 89* (139b 10x4) IR Bell 10* (30b 1x4)
51.1 Warne to Vaughan, two runs, squeezed past the slip fielder and
Michael Vaughan gets a couple of runs that takes his score in to
the 90s
51.2 Warne to Vaughan, no run, flat and on the pads, Vaughan pats it
back down the pitch
51.3 Warne to Vaughan, one run, down the pitch, a bit of room and eased
through cover
51.4 Warne to Bell, FOUR, a bit too short from Warne and Bell has enough
time to rock back and flick that one away wide of the midwicket
fielder
51.5 Warne to Bell, no run, full and on the off, defended with care
51.6 Warne to Bell, no run, tossed up a bit more and just outside the
off, Bell pokes at it and misses
End of over 52 (7 runs) England 193/2
SK Warne 10-2-29-1 - Brian Statham End
MP Vaughan 92* (142b 10x4) IR Bell 14* (33b 2x4)
52.1 Katich to Vaughan, no run, full and on the off, played back to
Katich
52.2 Katich to Vaughan, no run, low full-toss outside the off, driven to
cover
52.3 Katich to Vaughan, no run, full once more and on the off, worked to
the on side
52.4 Katich to Vaughan, no run, well outside the off, defended carefully
52.5 Katich to Vaughan, one run, on the off and Vaughan can put it just
wide enough of mid-on to pinch a single
52.6 Katich to Bell, no run, full and flat, outside the off, Bell
defends
End of over 53 (1 run) England 194/2
SM Katich 4-0-13-0 - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 93* (147b 10x4) IR Bell 14* (34b 2x4)
53.1 Warne to Vaughan, no run, full and far down the leg side, Warne
from round the wicket into the rough, padded away
53.2 Warne to Vaughan, no run, big ripper from the rough, Vaughan takes
that one on the thigh and the ball gets stuck between his legs
53.3 Warne to Vaughan, no run, slightly short and a bit of width, cut
well but straight to cover
53.4 Warne to Vaughan, no run, another big spinning leg break from far
outside the off, Vaughan ends up defending it on off stump
53.5 Warne to Vaughan, legbye: one run, full and on the pads once more,
off the boot to the leg side for a leg-bye
53.6 Warne to Bell, no run, short and a bit of width, Bell cuts to cover
to bring up the tea interval
End of over 54 (1 run, maiden) England 195/2
SK Warne 11-3-29-1 - Brian Statham End
MP Vaughan 93* (152b 10x4) IR Bell 14* (35b 2x4)
Match State: Tea - Day 1
that's the end of the second session
This gives the players, and the rest of us, a chance to take a
short break
This is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off for the moment.
We'll be back with all the action in about 15 minutes, at 1430 GMT
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mmentary.html
Welcome back to our coverage of the third Ashes Test
The umpires are back on the field and the players can't be far away
The Australians are taking their positions
McGrath will start proceedings at the Stretford End
54.1 McGrath to Vaughan, one run, just short of a good length and on the
off, coming in to McGrath a touch, played down to the off side
with soft hands and Bell sees the opportunity for a quick single
and the batsmen cross over
54.2 McGrath to Bell, three runs, short of a length and outside the off,
Bell punches off the back foot through extra-cover
54.3 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
left well alone to the keeper
54.4 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, fullish and outside the off stump,
driven to point
54.5 McGrath to Vaughan, one run, squeezed down to third-man to being up
the England 200
54.6 McGrath to Bell, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, carefully left alone
End of over 55 (5 runs) England 200/2
GD McGrath 14-1-66-0 (3nb) - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 95* (156b 10x4) IR Bell 17* (37b 2x4)
55.1 Warne to Vaughan, FOUR, full toss outside leg stump, Michael
Vaughan sees it early, puts it away through square-leg and gets to
99
55.2 Warne to Vaughan, no run, full and fired in outside the leg stump,
kicked away
55.3 Warne to Vaughan, no run, once again wide of the leg stump and
spinning in, kicked away
55.4 Warne to Vaughan, no run, again into the rough outside the leg
stump and again kicked away
55.5 Warne to Vaughan, no run, and again, Warne testing Vaughan's
patience, outside the leg stump, padded away
55.6 Warne to Vaughan, no run, fuller and on the stumps, defended
towards mid-off but no chance of a run there either
End of over 56 (4 runs) England 204/2
SK Warne 12-3-33-1 - Brian Statham End
IR Bell 17* (37b 2x4) MP Vaughan 99* (162b 11x4)
56.1 McGrath to Bell, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left well alone to the keeper
56.2 McGrath to Bell, (noball) no run, just short of a length and
outside the off, Bell cuts and misses
56.2 McGrath to Bell, one run, just short of a good length and on the
off, driven through square-leg to get Vaughan back on strike
56.3 McGrath to Vaughan, three runs, There it is! Century for Michael
Vaughan. That is the first 100 of this Ashes series! fullish and
on the stumps, Vaughan drives through midwicket
56.4 McGrath to Bell, no run, full and straight, Bell tries to work the
ball to the on side but can only edge onto his pad
56.5 McGrath to Bell, no run, full and on the off, swinging in a touch,
driven to mid-off
56.6 McGrath to Bell, no run, again fullish and on the off, swerving in,
clipped to the on side
End of over 57 (5 runs) England 209/2
GD McGrath 15-1-71-0 (4nb) - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 102* (163b 11x4) IR Bell 18* (43b 2x4)
57.1 Warne to Vaughan, no run, full and fired down the leg side, kicked
away
57.2 Warne to Vaughan, no run, short of a length and on the stumps,
punched off the back foot to mid-off
57.3 Warne to Vaughan, no run, on the stumps this time and turning away,
defended carefully
57.4 Warne to Vaughan, no run, down the leg side and full, again kicked
away
57.5 Warne to Vaughan, no run, again outside the leg stump and big spin
from the rough, kicked away
57.6 Warne to Vaughan, one run, down the pitch and eased inside-out
through cover
End of over 58 (1 run) England 210/2
SK Warne 13-3-34-1 - Brian Statham End
MP Vaughan 103* (169b 11x4) IR Bell 18* (43b 2x4)
58.1 McGrath to Vaughan, one run, short of a good length and outside the
off, slanted down to third-man for a single
58.2 McGrath to Bell, no run, full and on the off, shaping in a touch,
defended back to the bowler
58.3 McGrath to Bell, no run, fullish and on the off, a hint of reverse
swing in to Bell who defends carefully with a straight bat
58.4 McGrath to Bell, no run, once again on the stumps and shaping in,
defended back down the pitch
58.5 McGrath to Bell, no run, pushed through a bit fuller in search of
the yorker, Bell defends stoutly
58.6 McGrath to Bell, no run, Dropped! slower ball, Bell pats it back
past McGrath who puts a hand out and gets to it but can't hold it.
That has to go down as another dropped catch!
End of over 59 (1 run) England 211/2
GD McGrath 16-1-72-0 (4nb) - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 104* (170b 11x4) IR Bell 18* (48b 2x4)
59.1 Warne to Vaughan, no run
59.2 Warne to Vaughan, no run, fast leg break from round the wicket into
the pad, kicked away
59.3 Warne to Vaughan, FOUR, too short this time and Vaughan does not
miss out. He goes back and puts the ball away through midwicket
59.4 Warne to Vaughan, no run, and normal service resumes, flat and in
to the pads, kicked away
59.5 Warne to Vaughan, no run, once again kicked away easily
59.6 Warne to Vaughan, no run, a bit of turn from the rough but Vaughan
can go back and pad
End of over 60 (4 runs) England 215/2
SK Warne 14-3-38-1 - Brian Statham End
IR Bell 18* (48b 2x4) MP Vaughan 108* (176b 12x4)
60.1 McGrath to Bell, no run, full and on the off, McGrath clearly
striving for the reverse swing here, the ball comes in to Bell,
defended to the off side
60.2 McGrath to Bell, no run, the yorker this time, slipping down leg,
clipped to the on side
60.3 McGrath to Bell, no run, full and pushed slightly wide outside the
off stump, left alone to the keeper
60.4 McGrath to Bell, no run, slower ball, Bell hits uppishly towards
cover but the ball falls short of the fielder
60.5 McGrath to Bell, no run, quicker ball this time, on the stumps,
defended on to pad
60.6 McGrath to Bell, no run, outside the off, patted back towards mid-
on
End of over 61 (maiden) England 215/2
GD McGrath 17-2-72-0 (4nb) - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 108* (176b 12x4) IR Bell 18* (54b 2x4)
61.1 Warne to Vaughan, no run, kicked away to short-leg
61.2 Warne to Vaughan, two runs, slightly shorter and on the pads,
tucked away through square-leg
61.3 Warne to Vaughan, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, driven off the back foot to cover
61.4 Warne to Vaughan, no run, flat and on the pads, kicked away
61.5 Warne to Vaughan, no run, ditto
61.6 Warne to Vaughan, no run, on the off and fuller, defended
End of over 62 (2 runs) England 217/2
SK Warne 15-3-40-1 - Brian Statham End
IR Bell 18* (54b 2x4) MP Vaughan 110* (182b 12x4)
62.1 McGrath to Bell, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, chopped down to point
62.2 McGrath to Bell, no run, short ball banged in outside the off, Bell
goes for the pull but misses
62.3 McGrath to Bell, no run, full and on the stumps, played back to the
bowler
62.4 McGrath to Bell, no run, another one a touch short and this time
Bell connects with the pull but can only find midwicket
62.5 McGrath to Bell, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
defended back down the pitch
62.6 McGrath to Bell, no run
End of over 63 (maiden) England 217/2
GD McGrath 18-3-72-0 (4nb) - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 110* (182b 12x4) IR Bell 18* (60b 2x4)
63.1 Warne to Vaughan, three runs, too short from Warne and Vaughan can
go back and pull through square-leg
63.2 Warne to Bell, no run, tossed up and on the off, Bell defends but
is beaten by the bounce and turn, past the outside edge to the
keeper
63.3 Warne to Bell, no run, on the leg stump this time and turning a
bit, defended late
63.4 Warne to Bell, no run, on the off, turn for Warne, defended towards
slip
63.5 Warne to Bell, (noball) no run, flat and down the leg side,
defended
63.5 Warne to Bell, no run, back of a length and on the pads, played
back to the bowler
63.6 Warne to Bell, no run, tossed up and on the off, big turn there,
left alone
End of over 64 (4 runs) England 221/2
SK Warne 16-3-44-1 (1nb) - Brian Statham End
MP Vaughan 113* (183b 12x4) IR Bell 18* (66b 2x4)
Gillespie back in the attack
64.1 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, full and down the leg side, left
alone to the keeper
64.2 Gillespie to Vaughan, SIX, short ball outside the off, no real pace
or bounce, Vaughan picks it early and pulls with authority for six
over midwicket!
64.3 Gillespie to Vaughan, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, steered
past the keeper to the third-man fence
64.4 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, very full and on the pads, clipped to
mid-on
64.5 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, short and a bit of width, cut hard
but to point
64.6 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, sliding down the leg side, defended
End of over 65 (10 runs) England 231/2
JN Gillespie 12-2-57-0 (1w 2nb) - Stretford End
IR Bell 18* (66b 2x4) MP Vaughan 123* (189b 13x4 1x6)
65.1 Warne to Bell, no run, full and outside the off, eased to cover
65.2 Warne to Bell, no run, flatter, quicker and on the legs, defended
past short-leg
65.3 Warne to Bell, no run, tossed up just a touch more, on the pads,
flick played and missed, off the pad
65.4 Warne to Bell, no run, flat and on the stumps, down the pitch and
defended
65.5 Warne to Bell, no run, full and on the off, pushed to mid-off
65.6 Warne to Bell, no run, quicker one on the pads, defended to the leg
side
End of over 66 (maiden) England 231/2
SK Warne 17-4-44-1 (1nb) - Brian Statham End
MP Vaughan 123* (189b 13x4 1x6) IR Bell 18* (72b 2x4)
66.1 Gillespie to Vaughan, two runs, again down the leg side from
Gillespie, who has been disappointing, to say the least, worked
away through square-leg
66.2 Gillespie to Vaughan, FOUR, another one on the pads, Gillespie
losing the plot here, picked off for another boundary through
midwicket
66.3 Gillespie to Vaughan, one run, and yet another one on the pads,
heaved round the corner to fine-leg
66.4 Gillespie to Bell, no run, full and on the stumps, played back to
the on side
66.5 Gillespie to Bell, no run, full and on the off, driven to cover
66.6 Gillespie to Bell, no run, full and on the off, easily pushed to
cover
End of over 67 (7 runs) England 238/2
JN Gillespie 13-2-64-0 (1w 2nb) - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 130* (192b 14x4 1x6) IR Bell 18* (75b 2x4)
67.1 Warne to Vaughan, one run, full and outside the leg stump, paddled
to Gillespie at fine-leg
67.2 Warne to Bell, no run, straight one on the off, defended carefully,
Bell taking no chances
67.3 Warne to Bell, no run, another pretty straight one on the off
stump, defended back towards the bowler
67.4 Warne to Bell, two runs, full and down the leg side, Bell gets two
runs and finally moves from 18 where he had been stuck for 38
balls
67.5 Warne to Bell, no run, turn and a bit of bounce from off stump,
Bell plays and misses
67.6 Warne to Bell, no run, flat and on the legs, defended
End of over 68 (3 runs) England 241/2
SK Warne 18-4-47-1 (1nb) - Brian Statham End
MP Vaughan 131* (193b 14x4 1x6) IR Bell 20* (80b 2x4)
Ponting persists with Gillespie from the Stretford End
68.1 Gillespie to Vaughan, FOUR, Sorry to say this, but more terrible
bowling from Gillespie, down the leg stump, easy pickings for
Vaughan who dispatches the ball to the square-leg fence
68.2 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, full and so far down the leg side
with time that Vaughan can't reach it
68.3 Gillespie to Vaughan, one run, fullish and on the off, Vaughan
drives and inside edges the ball back on to pad
68.4 Gillespie to Bell, one run, just short of a length and - you
guessed it - down the leg side, worked away past square-leg for a
single
68.5 Gillespie to Vaughan, one run, finally Gillespie gets one outside
the off stump, played down to third-man for a single
68.6 Gillespie to Bell, FOUR, yorker on the stumps, it's well-directed,
but Gillespie has nothing going his way, off the inside edge to
the fence at fine-leg
End of over 69 (11 runs) England 252/2
JN Gillespie 14-2-75-0 (1w 2nb) - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 137* (197b 15x4 1x6) IR Bell 25* (82b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
69.1 Warne to Vaughan, (noball) FOUR, short and wide, half-tracker, and
a no-ball to boot, cut away with ease
69.1 Warne to Vaughan, no run, Dropped! Vaughan goes after another one
and the edge flies to Hayden at slip and he floors it! What is
happening with Australia today?
69.2 Warne to Vaughan, one run, squeezed past point
69.3 Warne to Bell, no run, good turn and bounce from just outside the
off, Bell leaves it alone
69.4 Warne to Bell, no run, short and wide again, Bell cuts but finds
the fielder at cover
69.5 Warne to Bell, no run, what a beauty to end the over! Drifts down
leg side, squares up Bell and spins sharply to go past off stump
End of over 70 (6 runs) England 258/2
SK Warne 19-4-53-1 (2nb) - Brian Statham End
MP Vaughan 142* (200b 16x4 1x6) IR Bell 25* (85b 3x4)
70.1 Gillespie to Vaughan, FOUR, half-volley on the off stump, Vaughan
plays the copybook off-drive, Vaughan is in some form here
70.2 Gillespie to Vaughan, FOUR, now one the other side of the field,
on-driven in fine style through midwicket to bring up the 150!
70.3 Gillespie to Vaughan, FOUR, short one this time and a fine pull,
Vaughan loves that shot and it is a hat-trick of fours as the ball
disappears to the midwicket fence
70.4 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, full this time and once more slanting
in to the pads, flicked to square-leg
70.5 Gillespie to Vaughan, two runs, full again and on the pads, driven
wide of McGrath at mid-on who fields and throws so badly that the
overthrow is conceded
70.6 Gillespie to Vaughan, no run, fullish and on the off, played down
to point, Vaughan thinks about a single and goes down the pitch
but is sent back by Bell
End of over 71 (14 runs) England 272/2
JN Gillespie 15-2-89-0 (1w 2nb) - Stretford End
IR Bell 25* (85b 3x4) MP Vaughan 156* (206b 19x4 1x6)
71.1 Warne to Bell, no run, defended
71.2 Warne to Bell, no run, played back down the pitch
71.3 Warne to Bell, no run, tossed up and on the off, spinning away,
left alone
71.4 Warne to Bell, no run, fullish and on the pads, defended carefully
towards the off side
71.5 Warne to Bell, three runs, on the pads and slightly short, flick
played, tickled down to fine-leg
71.6 Warne to Vaughan, no run, on the stumps, driven to mid-off
End of over 72 (3 runs) England 275/2
SK Warne 20-4-56-1 (2nb) - Brian Statham End
IR Bell 28* (90b 3x4) MP Vaughan 156* (207b 19x4 1x6)
Katich back in the attack
72.1 Katich to Bell, no run, well flighted and outside the off, spinning
in to the batsman, defended back down the pitch
72.2 Katich to Bell, one run, full and outside the off, Bell opens the
face of the bat and runs the ball down towards third-man
72.3 Katich to Vaughan, no run, on the off and straightening after
pitching, defended
72.4 Katich to Vaughan, FOUR, down the pitch and effortlessly lofted
over midwicket, the placement is good and the ball runs down to
the midwicket fence
72.5 Katich to Vaughan, two runs, outside the off this time, Vaughan
slides it past slip
72.6 Katich to Vaughan, one run, this time sent to square-leg for a
single
End of over 73 (8 runs) England 283/2
SM Katich 5-0-21-0 - Stretford End
MP Vaughan 163* (211b 20x4 1x6) IR Bell 29* (92b 3x4)
73.1 Warne to Vaughan, no run, short and a bit of width, cut hard but
just short of the fielder at point
73.2 Warne to Vaughan, two runs, low full-toss on the leg stump, whipped
through midwicket
73.3 Warne to Vaughan, one run, quicker ball, stays a bit low, Vaughan
works it through square-leg
73.4 Warne to Bell, no run, tossed up and drifting on to the pads, edged
to slip but Hayden seems to grass it just before taking the catch,
tough one that
73.5 Warne to Bell, no run, outside the off, played down to slip
73.6 Warne to Bell, one run, short and a bit of width, cut past point
for a single
End of over 74 (4 runs) England 287/2
SK Warne 21-4-60-1 (2nb) - Brian Statham End
IR Bell 30* (95b 3x4) MP Vaughan 166* (214b 20x4 1x6)
74.1 Katich to Bell, two runs, driven through cover for a couple more to
Bell and the total
74.2 Katich to Bell, one run, just short of a good length and on the
pads, worked through the on side
74.3 Katich to Vaughan, OUT: Gone! Can you believe it? Vaughan takes a
Simon Katich full-toss and hit it straight down Glenn McGrath's
throat at long-on!
England 290/3, Partnership of 127
MP Vaughan c McGrath b Katich 166 (215b 20x4 1x6)
IR Bell 33* (97b 3x4) SM Katich 5.3-0-24-1
Loud applause from this appreciative Old Trafford crowd for
Vaughan's 166
That was a soft dismissal after a great innings
74.4 Katich to Bell, no run
74.5 Katich to Bell, no run
74.6 Katich to Bell, no run
End of over 75 (3 runs) England 290/3
SM Katich 6-0-24-1 - Stretford End
KP Pietersen 0* (0b) IR Bell 33* (100b 3x4)
75.1 Warne to Pietersen, no run, flat and on the pads, quite quick,
played at and missed, off the pads to the off side
75.2 Warne to Pietersen, one run, fullish and on the leg stump, flick
played through the on side for a single
75.3 Warne to Bell, no run, tossed up, slower to Bell, on the leg stump,
a bit of drift, defended
75.4 Warne to Bell, no run, floated in on the off, defended with soft
hands to th off side
75.5 Warne to Bell, no run, another one that bounces and turns a bit,
defended to the off side
75.6 Warne to Bell, no run, fullish and on the pads, flicked to the on
side
End of over 76 (1 run) England 291/3
SK Warne 22-4-61-1 (2nb) - Brian Statham End
KP Pietersen 1* (2b) IR Bell 33* (104b 3x4)
76.1 Katich to Pietersen, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
cover
76.2 Katich to Pietersen, three runs, just short of a length and outside
the off, hammered through cover off the back foot
76.3 Katich to Bell, no run, flatter and quicker, on the stumps, worked
to the on side
76.4 Katich to Bell, one run, hurries a bit on Bell from around the off
stump, worked to the on side
76.5 Katich to Pietersen, no run
76.6 Katich to Pietersen, one run, tossed up and outside the off, pushed
to mid-off for a single
End of over 77 (5 runs) England 296/3
SM Katich 7-0-29-1 - Stretford End
KP Pietersen 5* (6b) IR Bell 34* (106b 3x4)
77.1 Warne to Pietersen, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
Pietersen reaches for it and drives, through to the keeper
77.2 Warne to Pietersen, two runs, full and down the leg side, flicked
through midwicket for a couple of runs
77.3 Warne to Pietersen, no run, flatter and quicker, hurries on the
batsman, worked to the on side
77.4 Warne to Pietersen, no run, another quick one, on the off, defended
77.5 Warne to Pietersen, no run, floated in on the pads, defended back
down the pitch
77.6 Warne to Pietersen, one run, slightly short and Pietersen can go
back and pull wide of mid-on
End of over 78 (3 runs) England 299/3
SK Warne 23-4-64-1 (2nb) - Brian Statham End
KP Pietersen 8* (12b) IR Bell 34* (106b 3x4)
Lee into the attack with the second new ball due
78.1 Lee to Pietersen, one run, just short of a length and outside the
off, played through cover to bring up the 300
78.2 Lee to Bell, no run, short and a bit of width, played down to point
78.3 Lee to Bell, one run, short of a length and outside the off, pushed
to cover for a single
78.4 Lee to Pietersen, no run, just short of a driving length and on the
off, driven to mid-off
78.5 Lee to Pietersen, FOUR, just short of a length and on the stumps,
punched back past the bowler, that was a defensive push and it is
timed so well that it runs away for four!
78.6 Lee to Pietersen, no run, fullish and on the off, a hint of reverse
swing, defended
End of over 79 (6 runs) England 305/3
B Lee 16-5-44-1 (1w 3nb) - Stretford End
IR Bell 35* (108b 3x4) KP Pietersen 13* (16b 1x4)
79.1 Warne to Bell, no run, well flighted and on the off, defended
carefully
79.2 Warne to Bell, one run, slightly short and a bit of width outside
the off, eased through cover
79.3 Warne to Pietersen, one run, tossed up and spinning, Pietersen has
a go trying to heave the ball over midwicket but the ball flies
off the outside edge and lands safely wide of point
79.4 Warne to Bell, no run, fullish an don the pads, Bell tries to work
the ball to the on side but closes the face of the bat early and
the ball balloons off the leading edge towards mid-on
79.5 Warne to Bell, no run, big ripping leg break, pulled straight into
the fielder at short-leg
79.6 Warne to Bell, no run, outside the off and slower, defended down
with soft hands
End of over 80 (2 runs) England 307/3
SK Warne 24-4-66-1 (2nb) - Brian Statham End
KP Pietersen 14* (17b 1x4) IR Bell 36* (113b 3x4)
80.1 Lee to Pietersen, two runs, full reverse-swinging delivery slipping
down the leg side, flicked well down to fine -leg
80.2 Lee to Pietersen, one run, slightly short and on the pads, worked
through square-leg
80.3 Lee to Bell, no run, short ball, Bell goes for a half-hearted pull
and misses
80.4 Lee to Bell, no run, just short of a good length and outside the
off, driven to cover
80.5 Lee to Bell, FOUR, short and wide, no trouble crashing that to the
cover-point fence
80.6 Lee to Bell, one run, pulled through midwicket
End of over 81 (8 runs) England 315/3
B Lee 17-5-52-1 (1w 3nb) - Stretford End
IR Bell 41* (117b 4x4) KP Pietersen 17* (19b 1x4)
81.1 Warne to Bell, no run, short and wide, cut well but straight to
point
81.2 Warne to Bell, no run, flatter and on the pads, down the pitch and
defended
81.3 Warne to Bell, no run, tossed up and outside the off, a bit of turn
and bounce, left alone
81.4 Warne to Bell, no run, flat and on the middle and leg, defended
very carefully
81.5 Warne to Bell, no run, full and on the pads, defended watchfully to
the off side
81.6 Warne to Bell, no run, straighter one on the stumps, defended
carefully
End of over 82 (maiden) England 315/3
SK Warne 25-5-66-1 (2nb) - Brian Statham End
KP Pietersen 17* (19b 1x4) IR Bell 41* (123b 4x4)
Katich back in the attack, clearly Ponting saving Lee for the
second new ball
82.1 Katich to Pietersen, no run, just short of a length, outside the
off and spinning in, played back to the bowler
82.2 Katich to Pietersen, no run, fullish and on the off, defended
carefully to the off side
82.3 Katich to Pietersen, no run, full and on the off, driven back to
the bowler
82.4 Katich to Pietersen, no run, fullish and on the stumps, worked to
the on side
82.5 Katich to Pietersen, no run, again on the off, Pietersen gently
works the ball to the leg side
82.6 Katich to Pietersen, no run, fuller and outside the off, edged
towards gully. Katich sends down a maiden over
End of over 83 (maiden) England 315/3
SM Katich 8-1-29-1 - Stretford End
IR Bell 41* (123b 4x4) KP Pietersen 17* (25b 1x4)
83.1 Warne to Bell, FOUR, fullish and on the pads, driven back past
Warne and that will beat mid-on
83.2 Warne to Bell, no run, tossed up just a touch more and on the leg
stump, defended with care
83.3 Warne to Bell, no run, flat and on the middle and leg, defended
towards slip with an angled bat
83.4 Warne to Bell, no run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, played back to the bowler
83.5 Warne to Bell, no run, floated in outside leg stump, looking for
the rough, defended
83.6 Warne to Bell, no run, flat and on the pads, worked to the on side
End of over 84 (4 runs) England 319/3
SK Warne 26-5-70-1 (2nb) - Brian Statham End
KP Pietersen 17* (25b 1x4) IR Bell 45* (129b 5x4)
84.1 Katich to Pietersen, one run, just short of a length and on the
off, worked through square-leg
84.2 Katich to Bell, no run, full and outside the off, driven to cover
84.3 Katich to Bell, FOUR, low full-toss outside the off, Bell drives
well, in control of the ball all along and through cover
84.4 Katich to Bell, no run, defended back down the pitch
84.5 Katich to Bell, no run, fullish and outside the off, played to
cover
84.6 Katich to Bell, two runs, short and down the leg side, Bell flicks
through square-leg and reaches his half-century. Gutsy knock from
the young batsman, cheered well by this crowd
End of over 85 (7 runs) England 326/3
SM Katich 9-1-36-1 - Stretford End
KP Pietersen 18* (26b 1x4) IR Bell 51* (134b 6x4)
85.1 Warne to Pietersen, one run, just short of a length and outside the
off, punched inside-out through cover
85.2 Warne to Bell, no run, flat and far outside the leg stump, kicked
away
85.3 Warne to Bell, FOUR, too full and outside the off, Bell plays a
fine cover-drive to pick up four more. Bell playing some cultured
strokes here
85.4 Warne to Bell, no run, flat and outside the leg stump, in to the
rough, kicked away
85.5 Warne to Bell, no run, very full and in to the rough from round the
wicket, once again kicked away
85.6 Warne to Bell, no run, and again carefully kicked away
End of over 86 (5 runs) England 331/3
SK Warne 27-5-75-1 (2nb) - Brian Statham End
KP Pietersen 19* (27b 1x4) IR Bell 55* (139b 7x4)
Ricky Ponting finally decides that the time is right to take the
second new-ball
Lee will have first bite of the fresh cherry from the Stretford End
86.1 Lee to Pietersen, two runs, just short of a length and on the pads,
worked away through square-leg for a couple
86.2 Lee to Pietersen, OUT: short ball banged in, Kevin Pietersen falls
for the old trap, loses his cool and hooks straight to Brad Hodge
the substitute fielder on the midwicket boundary
England 333/4, Partnership of 43
KP Pietersen c sub (BJ Hodge) b Lee 21 (29b 1x4 0x6)
IR Bell 55* (139b 7x4) B Lee 17.2-5-54-2 (1w 3nb)
You have to wonder about the need for that shot with just 13
minutes left in the day's play
Once again Australia are staying in the game despite some fine
performances from England's players
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Hoggard is the nightwatchman
86.3 Lee to Hoggard, no run, full and wide of the stumps, left alone
86.4 Lee to Hoggard, no run, fullish and on the off, Hoggard edges but
the ball only reaches the slips cordon on the bounce
86.5 Lee to Hoggard, no run, short of a length and outside the off, left
alone to the keeper
86.6 Lee to Hoggard, FOUR, great yorker at pace, Hoggard jams the bat
down and squeezes the ball past Langer at slip for his first runs
End of over 87 (6 runs) England 337/4
B Lee 18-5-58-2 (1w 3nb) - Stretford End
IR Bell 55* (139b 7x4) MJ Hoggard 4* (4b 1x4)
McGrath from the Statham End
87.1 McGrath to Bell, no run, fullish and on the off, defended
87.2 McGrath to Bell, FOUR, fullish and a bit of width outside the off,
Bell plays a beautiful cover drive to bring up his 8th boundary
87.3 McGrath to Bell, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, played back down the pitch
87.4 McGrath to Bell, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, played down towards point with soft hands
87.5 McGrath to Bell, no run, just short of a driving length and on the
off, played back down the pitch
87.6 McGrath to Bell, no run, just outside the off and full, driven to
cover
End of over 88 (4 runs) England 341/4
GD McGrath 19-3-76-0 (4nb) - Brian Statham End
MJ Hoggard 4* (4b 1x4) IR Bell 59* (145b 8x4)
88.1 Lee to Hoggard, no run, banged in a touch short, angling in to the
body, defended back down the pitch
88.2 Lee to Hoggard, no run, short one but not terribly well directed,
down the leg side, left alone
88.3 Lee to Hoggard, no run, full and outside the off, just a hint of
swing, edged down to slip
88.4 Lee to Hoggard, no run, short ball banged in, Hoggard ducks under
it. That was quick though at 94.3 MPH
88.5 Lee to Hoggard, no run, there's the in-swinging yorker, Hoggard
somehow gets the bat down in time and keeps that out
88.6 Lee to Hoggard, OUT: full, fast, and far too furious for Hoggard!
That is a great sight for a fast bowler, the off stump
cartwheeling out of the ground! Cracking end to the day's play!
England 341/5, Partnership of 8
MJ Hoggard b Lee 4 (10b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 89 (maiden) England 341/5
B Lee 19-6-58-3 (1w 3nb) - Stretford End
IR Bell 59* (145b 8x4)
That brings us to the close of the first day of the third Test.
England enjoyed the best past of the day but Australia fought back
with some late wickets
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Match State: Stumps - Day 1
Hello and welcome to the start of the second day's play of the
third Ashes Test at Old Trafford
Australia clawed their way back with some late wickets towards the
end of the first day
But England are still well placed at 341/5 with Andrew Flintoff
about to come to the crease
Ian Bell defended stoutly to begin with and grew more confident and
fluent as the day wore on, playing some delectable cover drives
The first ball will be bowled soon enough so don't go too far
I'm Anand Vasu, your commentator, and will be more than happy to
call the play for you today
The players are on the field now
The local hero Andrew Flintoff is walking out to bat and Old
Trafford roars in appreciation
Play is about to get under way. Fasten your seat-belts!
It is Ian Bell on strike. Glenn 'Pigeon' McGrath has the ball in
his hand and is good to go
89.1 McGrath to Bell, no run, full and on the off, the ball wobbles just
a touch in the air but ends up pretty straight, Bell is very
watchful and pats the ball back down the pitch to McGrath
89.2 McGrath to Bell, no run, slightly shorter this time and outside the
off stump, Bell moves across nicely, covers the line and defends
89.3 McGrath to Bell, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left well alone to the keeper
89.4 McGrath to Bell, no run, this one starts outside the off stump and
swings in late after pitching, Bell defends but the ball goes off
the inside edge on to the pad and to the leg side
89.5 McGrath to Bell, no run, fullish and outside the off, this one
hints to go away from Bell, but it is far enough outside the off
to be comfortably ignored
89.6 McGrath to Bell, no run, slightly quicker, McGrath and the
troublesome ankle are warming up, the ball shapes away, Bell plays
at it and misses
End of over 90 (maiden) England 341/5
GD McGrath 20-4-76-0 (4nb) - Brian Statham End
A Flintoff 0* (0b) IR Bell 59* (151b 8x4)
90.1 Lee to Flintoff, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, Flintoff defends back down the pitch and even that shot gets
plenty of applause for Big Fred at his home ground
90.2 Lee to Flintoff, no run, fullish and outside the off, Flintoff
pokes at this one and misses, the ball slides just past the
outside edge
90.3 Lee to Flintoff, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
Flintoff plays it down past the slips cordon and down to the
third-man fence
90.4 Lee to Flintoff, one run, fullish and on the stumps, worked away to
the leg side for a single
90.5 Lee to Bell, no run, defended towards the off side
90.6 Lee to Bell, no run, short ball banged in, Bell sways out of the
way
End of over 91 (5 runs) England 346/5
B Lee 20-6-63-3 (1w 3nb) - Stretford End
A Flintoff 5* (4b 1x4) IR Bell 59* (153b 8x4)
91.1 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, driven off the back foot to cover
91.2 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, fullish and on the off, defended
91.3 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, defended to the leg side, the bat turns in Flintoff's hand
91.4 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, just short of a driving length and
outside the off, Flintoff watches it carefully but leaves the ball
well alone
91.5 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, and again Flintoff is happy to leave
as many as he can alone against McGrath early on and just get his
eye in on what looks to be a belter of a batting pitch
91.6 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, just short of a good length again, and
this time on the stumps, played to the off side to end a second
maiden over for McGrath
End of over 92 (maiden) England 346/5
GD McGrath 21-5-76-0 (4nb) - Brian Statham End
IR Bell 59* (153b 8x4) A Flintoff 5* (10b 1x4)
92.1 Lee to Bell, OUT: short one banged in, it's well directed, Bell
plays the pull but is late on it, the ball kisses the outside edge
and floats up towards Gilchrist who snaffles the catch!
England 346/6, Partnership of 5
IR Bell c Gilchrist b Lee 59 (155b 8x4 0x6)
A Flintoff 5* (10b 1x4) B Lee 20.1-6-63-4 (1w 3nb)
That is an important wicket for Australia early on in the second
day. Bell was looking good for a big one.
92.2 Lee to GO Jones, no run, short one banged in once more, Lee working
up a good head of steam here, Jones ducks hastily under it
92.3 Lee to GO Jones, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, Jones defends watchfully
92.4 Lee to GO Jones, no run, short ball down the leg side, left alone
to the keeper
92.5 Lee to GO Jones, no run, full and on the off, just a hint of swing
in to the batsman, defended
92.6 Lee to GO Jones, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, a streaky edge
past second slip gets Jones off the mark and England to 350
End of over 93 (4 runs) England 350/6
B Lee 21-6-67-4 (1w 3nb) - Stretford End
A Flintoff 5* (10b 1x4) GO Jones 4* (5b 1x4)
93.1 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, full and on the off, punched firmly to
cover
93.2 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, fullish again and on the off, swinging
in a touch, eased to point
93.3 McGrath to Flintoff, FOUR, just a bit of width this time and not
much pace from McGrath, Flintoff rocks back and smashes the ball
backward of point
93.4 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, full and on the off, played back down
the pitch towards mid-off
93.5 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, full and outside the off, classic
McGrath delivery, Flintoff leaves it alone
93.6 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, just short of a driving length and on
the off, defended with a straight bat
End of over 94 (4 runs) England 354/6
GD McGrath 22-5-80-0 (4nb) - Brian Statham End
GO Jones 4* (5b 1x4) A Flintoff 9* (16b 2x4)
If you've just signed on we can tell you that Michael Clarke is
still off the field with a back problem. He is back in the team
hotel taking rest. Brad Hodge is on the field in his place.
94.1 Lee to GO Jones, no run, on the stumps, not particularly full from
Lee, defended
94.2 Lee to GO Jones, FOUR, outside the off and the ball is once again
squeezed through the slips cordon to that vacant third-man region
94.3 Lee to GO Jones, no run, short ball banged in, left alone
94.4 Lee to GO Jones, no run, fuller this time and on the stumps, a
slower ball as well, defended carefully
94.5 Lee to GO Jones, no run, short ball banged in once more, again
Jones is happy to duck as there are two men out for the hook and
pull
94.6 Lee to GO Jones, no run, fuller this time and Jones is up to
defending
End of over 95 (4 runs) England 358/6
B Lee 22-6-71-4 (1w 3nb) - Stretford End
A Flintoff 9* (16b 2x4) GO Jones 8* (11b 2x4)
95.1 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, fullish and outside the off stump,
left well alone as the ball begins to move away just a touch
95.2 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, full and far outside the off stump,
left alone to the keeper once more
95.3 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, fuller this time and attacking the
stumps, Flintoff covers the line and defends towards mid-on
95.4 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, short one banged in Flintoff leaves it
well alone to Gilchrist
95.5 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, slower ball outside the off stump,
played down to point with an angled bat
95.6 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, slightly fuller this time and on the
off, defended carefully to end another McGrath maiden over
End of over 96 (maiden) England 358/6
GD McGrath 23-6-80-0 (4nb) - Brian Statham End
GO Jones 8* (11b 2x4) A Flintoff 9* (22b 2x4)
96.1 Lee to GO Jones, one run, short one dug in, climbing towards
Jones's rib cage, fended down to the leg side for a run
96.2 Lee to Flintoff, no run, and again it is short, Flintoff is having
none of it and ducks well under the ball
96.3 Lee to Flintoff, no run, slightly fuller and outside the off,
Flintoff carves the ball to gully
96.4 Lee to Flintoff, no run, another short one, decent pace as well
from Lee, Flintoff ducks
96.5 Lee to Flintoff, no run, down the leg side, the ball clips the
thigh pad as Flintoff shapes to flick, Gilchrist dives well and
saves four leg-byes
96.6 Lee to Flintoff, (noball) no run, full and a hint of reverse swing,
off the inside edge to the pad
96.6 Lee to Flintoff, one run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, played away past point for a run
End of over 97 (3 runs) England 361/6
B Lee 23-6-74-4 (1w 4nb) - Stretford End
A Flintoff 10* (28b 2x4) GO Jones 9* (12b 2x4)
97.1 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, short one outside the of, climbs quite
well despite not being express pace, Flintoff goes for the pull
and misses
97.2 McGrath to Flintoff, FOUR, full and a bit of width, Flintoff has to
reach for that as it is wide but he does so well and sends the
ball down to the third-man fence
97.3 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, defended carefully
97.4 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, Flintoff pulls but very unconvincingly, the ball
goes off the inside edge and narrowly misses the stumps
97.5 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, another short one, ducked under
97.6 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, full and outside the off, shaping in
nicely, punched to cover
End of over 98 (4 runs) England 365/6
GD McGrath 24-6-84-0 (4nb) - Brian Statham End
GO Jones 9* (12b 2x4) A Flintoff 14* (34b 3x4)
98.1 Lee to GO Jones, (noball) no run, full and outside the off, driven
to cover where Hodge fields well
98.1 Lee to GO Jones, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, played off the back foot to cover
98.2 Lee to GO Jones, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, driven to cover once more off the back foot
98.3 Lee to GO Jones, no run, full and outside the off this time, left
alone to the keeper
98.4 Lee to GO Jones, one run, back of a length and just drifting on to
the pads, worked through midwicket
98.5 Lee to Flintoff, no run, short one dug in just on off, Flintoff
draws himself to full height and defends to the leg side
98.6 Lee to Flintoff, no run, full and outside the off, swinging in,
driven to cover
End of over 99 (2 runs) England 367/6
B Lee 24-6-76-4 (1w 5nb) - Stretford End
GO Jones 10* (17b 2x4) A Flintoff 14* (36b 3x4)
99.1 McGrath to GO Jones, one run, a bit of width outside the off and
Jones unveils the flashing cut, Katich cleans up on the cover-
point fence
99.2 McGrath to Flintoff, one run, clipped through the on side for a
single
99.3 McGrath to GO Jones, no run, full and on the stumps, worked away to
the leg side
99.4 McGrath to GO Jones, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone to the keeper
99.5 McGrath to GO Jones, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
punched to point
99.6 McGrath to GO Jones, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, a hint of inswing, Jones waits on it and defends
End of over 100 (2 runs) England 369/6
GD McGrath 25-6-86-0 (4nb) - Brian Statham End
A Flintoff 15* (37b 3x4) GO Jones 11* (22b 2x4)
100.1 Lee to Flintoff, bye: one run, short ball banged in, left alone and
the ball just bobs over Gilchrist
100.2 Lee to GO Jones, two runs, full and on the off, driven through the
on side for a single
100.3 Lee to GO Jones, no run, defended to the on side
100.4 Lee to GO Jones, no run, full one on the stumps and there is a hint
of inswing, defended to the leg side
100.5 Lee to GO Jones, no run, just short of a good length this time and
Jones goes back and defends
100.6 Lee to GO Jones, two runs, fullish and on the off, punched back
past the bowler for a couple
End of over 101 (5 runs) England 374/6
B Lee 25-6-80-4 (1w 5nb) - Stretford End
A Flintoff 15* (38b 3x4) GO Jones 15* (27b 2x4)
A light drizzle falling now even as Shane Warne comes back in to
the attack
101.1 Warne to Flintoff, one run, a bit of width and cut through point
for a single
101.2 Warne to GO Jones, no run, tossed up and on the pads, Jones comes
down the pitch and defends
101.3 Warne to GO Jones, no run, flat and on the pads, defended back down
the pitch
101.4 Warne to GO Jones, no run, down the pitch and Jones gets himself in
a bit of a tangle and almost misses the ball
101.5 Warne to GO Jones, no run, drifter on the stumps, defended
carefully
101.6 Warne to GO Jones, no run, once again Jones thinks about coming
down the pitch but holds himself back and lets the ball go
End of over 102 (1 run) England 375/6
SK Warne 28-5-76-1 (2nb) - Brian Statham End
A Flintoff 16* (39b 3x4) GO Jones 15* (32b 2x4)
102.1 Lee to Flintoff, no run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, worked to the on side
102.2 Lee to Flintoff, no run, short ball down the leg side, left alone
to the keeper
102.3 Lee to Flintoff, one run, fullish and on the off, driven to the leg
side for a single
The rain is coming down very hard now and the players are off.
Steve Bucknor and Billy Bowden have asked the ground staff to come
on with covers
At the moment that's a break in play.
We'll keep a keen eye out and bring you all the updates and action
as and when it happens.
Match State: Delay - Day 2 - Rain stops play
The players are back on the field now after that short break for
rain
Play will begin in a minute
It's Lee continuing, Jones on strike
102.4 Lee to GO Jones, FOUR, low full-toss to begin with, Jones is ready
for it and punches the ball back past the bowler for a boundary.
Easy pickings
102.5 Lee to GO Jones, wide: no run, short ball banged in to follow the
full toss, it is quite high over the batsman's head and a wide is
called
102.5 Lee to GO Jones, one run, fullish and outside the off, played
towards cover with soft hands for a single
102.6 Lee to Flintoff, no run, fullish and outside the off, a hint of
inswing, driven to cover
End of over 103 (7 runs) England 382/6
B Lee 26-6-87-4 (2w 5nb) - Stretford End
GO Jones 20* (34b 3x4) A Flintoff 17* (43b 3x4)
103.1 Warne to GO Jones, no run, full and on the middle and leg, pushed
through quick, pad and then bat, loud shout for the lbw, turned
down by Billy Bowden
103.2 Warne to GO Jones, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
103.3 Warne to GO Jones, FOUR, tossed up and Jones comes down the pitch..
He does not quite get to the pitch of the ball but manages to
smear it well over mid-on for a boundary
103.4 Warne to GO Jones, one run, on the pads this time and quite full,
worked to the on side for a single
103.5 Warne to Flintoff, no run, tossed up and on middle and leg,
defended carefully
103.6 Warne to Flintoff, one run, low full-toss on the pads, worked
easily through square-leg
End of over 104 (6 runs) England 388/6
SK Warne 29-5-82-1 (2nb) - Brian Statham End
A Flintoff 18* (45b 3x4) GO Jones 25* (38b 4x4)
104.1 Lee to Flintoff, two runs, low full toss outside the off stump,
driven just wide of cover for a couple
104.2 Lee to Flintoff, no run, fuller and outside the off, driven to mid-
on
104.3 Lee to Flintoff, FOUR, full-toss on the off, Flintoff has no
trouble in hitting this with power back past Lee to the long-off
boundary
104.4 Lee to Flintoff, one run, pushed just in front of mid-off for a
single
104.5 Lee to GO Jones, two runs, just short of a length and outside the
off, good forcing shot off the back foot from Jones
104.6 Lee to GO Jones, FOUR, full-toss outside the off from round the
wicket, Jones just uses the pace of the ball and eases it through
cover
End of over 105 (13 runs) England 401/6
B Lee 27-6-100-4 (2w 5nb) - Stretford End
A Flintoff 25* (49b 4x4) GO Jones 31* (40b 5x4)
105.1 Warne to Flintoff, no run, a bit of bounce and turn, played at and
missed
105.2 Warne to Flintoff, two runs, short and a bit of width, eased
through point for a brace
105.3 Warne to Flintoff, one run, tossed up and on the pads, a bit of
spin, deflected to the leg side
105.4 Warne to GO Jones, one run, a bit short and a bit wide, cut well
through cover
105.5 Warne to Flintoff, two runs, full and down the leg side, Flintoff
jams the bat down on it and picks up a couple more through square-
leg
105.6 Warne to Flintoff, FOUR, down the leg side and quite full, Flintoff
smashes this one on one knee backward of square
End of over 106 (10 runs) England 411/6
SK Warne 30-5-92-1 (2nb) - Brian Statham End
GO Jones 32* (41b 5x4) A Flintoff 34* (54b 5x4)
Gillespie in to the attack now. Can he turn things round for
himself? He has really struggled so far
106.1 Gillespie to GO Jones, one run, short ball on the off, no real pace
or bounce, easily pulled to the sweeper on the leg-side fence
106.2 Gillespie to Flintoff, one run, back of a length and slipping down
the leg side, worked through square-leg
106.3 Gillespie to GO Jones, one run, full and outside the off, driven
through cover
106.4 Gillespie to Flintoff, FOUR, short one and bang! Can't really see
the sense in Gillespie bowling short to Flintoff at his pace. Four
through midwicket
106.5 Gillespie to Flintoff, no run, full and on the off, driven to cover
106.6 Gillespie to Flintoff, legbye: one run, full and on the pads, flick
played and missed, down to fine-leg
End of over 107 (8 runs) England 419/6
JN Gillespie 16-2-96-0 (1w 2nb) - Stretford End
A Flintoff 39* (58b 6x4) GO Jones 34* (43b 5x4)
107.1 Warne to Flintoff, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, played down
towards slip
107.2 Warne to Flintoff, no run, fuller and pitching outside the leg
stump and spinning in, worked to midwicket
107.3 Warne to Flintoff, one run, driven through cover
107.4 Warne to GO Jones, one run, this time it is played square of the
wicket for a single
107.5 Warne to Flintoff, two runs, full and on the pads, heaved to the on
side well for a couple more
107.6 Warne to Flintoff, no run, straight one on the stumps, defended
carefully
End of over 108 (4 runs) England 423/6
SK Warne 31-5-96-1 (2nb) - Brian Statham End
GO Jones 35* (44b 5x4) A Flintoff 42* (63b 6x4)
108.1 Gillespie to GO Jones, no run, short and a bit of width, cut down
to point
108.2 Gillespie to GO Jones, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the
off, Jones guides th eball to third-man, Justin Langer gets stuck,
slips and the ball goes to the boundary to bring up Gillespie's
100
108.3 Gillespie to GO Jones, one run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, played down to third-man
108.4 Gillespie to Flintoff, no run, full and on the off, played down to
point, Flintoff comes down the pitch for a single then changes his
mind and sends Jones back, Hayden has a shy and Jones would have
been history if the ball hit stump!
108.5 Gillespie to Flintoff, no run, fullish and on the off, driven to
mid -off with bat held close to pad
108.6 Gillespie to Flintoff, FOUR, short ball again, pulled back past the
bowler with vicious power for yet another boundary off Gillespie
End of over 109 (9 runs) England 432/6
JN Gillespie 17-2-105-0 (1w 2nb) - Stretford End
GO Jones 40* (47b 6x4) A Flintoff 46* (66b 7x4)
109.1 Warne to GO Jones, one run, tossed up and outside the off, eased
through cover
109.2 Warne to Flintoff, OUT: Warne tosses one up a bit more and Flintoff
goes for the big hit but can't get hold of it. This one goes
straight up in the air and Justin Langer completes the catch
England 433/7, Partnership of 87
A Flintoff c Langer b Warne 46 (67b 7x4 0x6)
GO Jones 41* (48b 6x4) SK Warne 31.2-5-97-2 (2nb)
It's that man Shane Warne again, getting the breakthrough when his
team needed it
That wasn't the easiest of catches at long-on, with the ball
swirling around, and Australia have dropped a few this match, but
Langer made no mistake at long-on
109.3 Warne to GO Jones, one run, full and on the pads, tickled down top
fine-leg
109.4 Warne to Giles, no run, just short of a good length and outside the
off, played at and missed as the ball turns
109.5 Warne to Giles, no run, flat and on the leg stump, played back down
the pitch to the bowler
109.6 Warne to Giles, no run, flatter and down the leg side, worked
towards midwicket
End of over 110 (2 runs) England 434/7
SK Warne 32-5-98-2 (2nb) - Brian Statham End
GO Jones 42* (49b 6x4) AF Giles 0* (3b)
110.1 Gillespie to GO Jones, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, played at and missed, through to the keeper
110.2 Gillespie to GO Jones, OUT: fuller, straighter, on the off, Jones
plays away from his body and the ball goes off the inside edge and
knocks the off stump out of the ground
England 434/8, Partnership of 1
GO Jones b Gillespie 42 (51b 6x4 0x6)
AF Giles 0* (3b) JN Gillespie 17.2-2-105-1 (1w 2nb)
That is lunch and perhaps Gillespie might be able to have a bite
after all. A bit of relief for a bowler who has been struggling
all match
Match State: Lunch - Day 2
We'll be back in about 35 minutes for the action from the post-
lunch session at 1210 GMT
This is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off for now, asking
you to send any feedback about our coverage to http://www.cricinfo.com/co
mmentary.html
It's Gillespie to Harmison as play resumes after the lunch break
110.3 Gillespie to Harmison, no run, just short of a good length and a
bit of pace outside the off, Harmison leaves the ball alone
110.4 Gillespie to Harmison, three runs, a bit of width this time and
Harmison plays a fluent cut shot through cover
110.5 Gillespie to Giles, no run, just short of a length and on the
stumps, worked to square-leg
110.6 Gillespie to Giles, no run, short ball banged in and Giles ducks
under it easily
End of over 111 (3 runs) England 437/8
JN Gillespie 18-2-108-1 (1w 2nb) - Stretford End
SJ Harmison 3* (2b) AF Giles 0* (5b)
111.1 Warne to Harmison, no run, full and on the pads, flick played and
missed, off the pad
111.2 Warne to Harmison, no run, full and flat, on the stumps, defended
111.3 Warne to Harmison, one run, swept away down to fine-leg
111.4 Warne to Giles, OUT: well flighted, drifting in, the ball pitches
and spins enough to beat the middle of the bat, take the outside
edge, and land in Hayden's hands at slip
England 438/9, Partnership of 4
AF Giles c Hayden b Warne 0 (6b 0x4 0x6)
SJ Harmison 4* (5b) SK Warne 32.4-5-99-3 (2nb)
111.5 Warne to SP Jones, no run, tossed up and outside the off, spinning
in to the left-handed Jones, padded away
111.6 Warne to SP Jones, no run, tossed up and outside the off, Jones has
a big heave and misses, the ball spins back in and hits the pad
eliciting a loud and passionate appeal for lbw from Warne.
Emphatic no from Bowden.
End of over 112 (1 run) England 438/9
SK Warne 33-5-99-3 (2nb) - Brian Statham End
SJ Harmison 4* (5b) SP Jones 0* (2b)
112.1 Gillespie to Harmison, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, cut played and missed
112.2 Gillespie to Harmison, no run, short ball banged in, a bit of pace
from Gillespie now, pull played and missed
112.3 Gillespie to Harmison, two runs, good length ball outside the off,
driven on the up over mid-off
112.4 Gillespie to Harmison, FOUR, too full this time and just angling in
to the pad, Harmison gets plenty of bat on this one, launching it
over mid-on, one bounce and over the ropes
112.5 Gillespie to Harmison, no run, short ball banged in as a response,
Harmison can't get that away
112.6 Gillespie to Harmison, no run, another short one, Harmison has a go
but misses
End of over 113 (6 runs) England 444/9
JN Gillespie 19-2-114-1 (1w 2nb) - Stretford End
SP Jones 0* (2b) SJ Harmison 10* (11b 1x4)
113.1 Warne to SP Jones, no run, full and pretty straight, Jones shapes
to play but misses and is hit high on the pad
113.2 Warne to SP Jones, OUT: tossed up outside the off, a perfectly-
pitched leg spinner, Jones goes for the booming drive and is
bowled through the gate
England 444/10, Partnership of 6
SP Jones b Warne 0 (4b 0x4 0x6)
SJ Harmison 10* (11b 1x4) SK Warne 33.2-5-99-4 (2nb)
That is the end of the England innings. 444 all out it is.
There will be a short break as the innings changes, but stay with
us. We'll have all the action from Australia's response as soon as
it begins.
Match State: Innings Break
The players are back on the field now
England are taking their positions in the field
Now Australia's opening batsmen Hayden and Langer walk out
It will be Justin Langer to take strike to Stephen Harmison
0.1 Harmison to Langer, no run, just short of a good length and on the
pads, Langer works the ball down to short-fine-leg
0.2 Harmison to Langer, no run, and again this one is just short of a
good length and on the pads tucking up Langer, fended away to the
on side
0.3 Harmison to Langer, no run, this time the ball is on off stump, but
still banged in well short of a full length, Harmison hitting the
deck hard, defended to the off side
0.4 Harmison to Langer, no run, once again on the stumps and climbing
on Langer, worked to the on side
0.5 Harmison to Langer, two runs, fullish and outside the off, Langer
eases into a push-drive that is timed well and placed in the gap
at cover
0.6 Harmison to Langer, no run, short once more and outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
End of over 1 (2 runs) Australia 2/0 (trail by 442 runs)
SJ Harmison 1-0-2-0 - Stretford End
ML Hayden 0* (0b) JL Langer 2* (6b)
1.1 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, full and outside the off, no swing on
that occasion, easily left alone and it bounces twice before
reaching the keeper
1.2 Hoggard to Hayden, legbye: one run, full and straight, a touch of
late swing, Hayden drives and misses, hit on the pad, very loud
shout and it is a good one, but Billy Bowden turns it down
1.3 Hoggard to Langer, no run, fullish and outside the off, driven to
gully
1.4 Hoggard to Langer, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, a touch of inswing, defended to the leg side
1.5 Hoggard to Langer, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, chopped down to point
1.6 Hoggard to Langer, no run, good length ball on the off, played at
and missed, struck high on the pad
End of over 2 (1 run, maiden) Australia 3/0 (trail by 441 runs)
MJ Hoggard 1-1-0-0 - Brian Statham End
ML Hayden 0* (2b) JL Langer 2* (10b)
End of a good first over from Hoggard
2.1 Harmison to Hayden, FOUR, short ball banged in Hayden goes for the
hook, he does not connect too cleanly but there isn't a man out on
that shot and the ball rolls over the ropes
2.2 Harmison to Hayden, no run, just short of a good length and quick,
angling away from Hayden whop plays and misses
2.3 Harmison to Hayden, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, Hayden leaves it alone
2.4 Harmison to Hayden, two runs, short one just outside the off,
pulled well in front of square
2.5 Harmison to Hayden, no run, just short of a good length and on the
middle and leg stump tucking Hayden up, defended to the leg side
2.6 Harmison to Hayden, no run, good length ball outside the off, left
alone
End of over 3 (6 runs) Australia 9/0 (trail by 435 runs)
SJ Harmison 2-0-8-0 - Stretford End
JL Langer 2* (10b) ML Hayden 6* (8b 1x4)
3.1 Hoggard to Langer, two runs, full and on the stumps, Hoggard
striving for swing, clipped to fine-leg
3.2 Hoggard to Langer, FOUR, short and wide, Langer has no problem
cutting this one past point to the fence!
3.3 Hoggard to Langer, FOUR, too much width and full as well, Langer
drives fluently through cover. That is a good shot
3.4 Hoggard to Langer, no run, slightly shorter this time and on the
off, driven to cover
3.5 Hoggard to Langer, no run, good length ball outside the off, going
away with the angle and not swinging in at all, left alone
3.6 Hoggard to Langer, no run, fuller and just outside the off, left
alone
End of over 4 (10 runs) Australia 19/0 (trail by 425 runs)
MJ Hoggard 2-1-10-0 - Brian Statham End
ML Hayden 6* (8b 1x4) JL Langer 12* (16b 2x4)
4.1 Harmison to Hayden, no run, fullish ball on the off, punched back
to Harmison whop fields in his follow-through
4.2 Harmison to Hayden, one run, just short of a length and on the off,
driven off the back foot past mid-on
4.3 Harmison to Langer, three runs, short one and once again Langer has
no difficulty in pulling in front of square for some easy runs
4.4 Harmison to Hayden, no run, full and pushed wide outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
4.5 Harmison to Hayden, three runs, short one outside the off, pulled
and pulled well in front of square again
4.6 Harmison to Langer, no run, full and on the off, clipped to the leg
side
End of over 5 (7 runs) Australia 26/0 (trail by 418 runs)
SJ Harmison 3-0-15-0 - Stretford End
ML Hayden 10* (12b 1x4) JL Langer 15* (18b 2x4)
5.1 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, full and outside the off, left alone to
the keeper
5.2 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left well alone to the keeper
5.3 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, fullish and on the off, driven awkwardly
back down the pitch to the bowler
5.4 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, fullish and outside the off, pushed to
cover
5.5 Hoggard to Hayden, FOUR, outside the off and full, Hayden slants
the ball past the slips cordon for a boundary to third-man
5.6 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, driven back to Hoggard who dives well
and tries to take the tough chance but misses
End of over 6 (4 runs) Australia 30/0 (trail by 414 runs)
MJ Hoggard 3-1-14-0 - Brian Statham End
JL Langer 15* (18b 2x4) ML Hayden 14* (18b 2x4)
Flintoff replaces Harmison at the Stretford End
6.1 Flintoff to Langer, no run, fullish and outside the off, round the
wicket straight away, played down with soft hands to gully
6.2 Flintoff to Langer, no run, full and down the leg side, defended
6.3 Flintoff to Langer, no run, this one is on the off and full, just a
hint of away swing, played back down the pitch
6.4 Flintoff to Langer, no run, fuller and outside the off, left alone
to the keeper
6.5 Flintoff to Langer, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, moving away from the left-handed batsman after pitching,
left alone to the keeper
6.6 Flintoff to Langer, one run, slightly shorter this time, played
down towards fine-leg with a thick inside edge that could so
easily have gone back on to the stumps
End of over 7 (1 run) Australia 31/0 (trail by 413 runs)
A Flintoff 1-0-1-0 - Stretford End
JL Langer 16* (24b 2x4) ML Hayden 14* (18b 2x4)
7.1 Hoggard to Langer, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off, timed
beautifully through cover. That is a great shot from Langer
7.2 Hoggard to Langer, no run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, played back down the pitch to the leg side
7.3 Hoggard to Langer, one run, short of a good length and outside the
off, played through point
7.4 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, driven back down
the pitch to the bowler
7.5 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, full and a bit of width outside off,
driven to mid-off
7.6 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone
End of over 8 (5 runs) Australia 36/0 (trail by 408 runs)
MJ Hoggard 4-1-19-0 - Brian Statham End
JL Langer 21* (27b 3x4) ML Hayden 14* (21b 2x4)
8.1 Flintoff to Langer, no run, short ball banged in, Langer ducks well
under that one
8.2 Flintoff to Langer, no run, full and on the off, driven at, off the
inside edge on to the pad
8.3 Flintoff to Langer, no run, slightly fuller and on the off, driven
back towards the off side
8.4 Flintoff to Langer, one run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, a bit of extra bounce, played down softly to the leg side
8.5 Flintoff to Hayden, no run, banged in short and that was quick and
bounced plenty, got big on Hayden who tried to pull and missed
8.6 Flintoff to Hayden, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, played back to the bowler
End of over 9 (1 run) Australia 37/0 (trail by 407 runs)
A Flintoff 2-0-2-0 - Stretford End
JL Langer 22* (31b 3x4) ML Hayden 14* (23b 2x4)
9.1 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and on the off, driven to cover
9.2 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full once more and outside the off, not
much swing here, driven confidently to mid-off
9.3 Hoggard to Langer, no run, slanting across Langer who feels a bit
for this one and misses
9.4 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full again and outside the off, left
alone
9.5 Hoggard to Langer, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to cover
9.6 Hoggard to Langer, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
played down towards mid-off
End of over 10 (maiden) Australia 37/0 (trail by 407 runs)
MJ Hoggard 5-2-19-0 - Brian Statham End
ML Hayden 14* (23b 2x4) JL Langer 22* (37b 3x4)
10.1 Flintoff to Hayden, FOUR, short and a bit of width, Hayden watches
the ball nicely on to the bat and punches it late past point
10.2 Flintoff to Hayden, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
10.3 Flintoff to Hayden, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
played back down the pitch
10.4 Flintoff to Hayden, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, defended
10.5 Flintoff to Hayden, no run, fullish and outside the off, left alone
to the keeper as the ball straightens a touch after pitching
10.6 Flintoff to Hayden, no run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, driven to the on side
End of over 11 (4 runs) Australia 41/0 (trail by 403 runs)
A Flintoff 3-0-6-0 - Stretford End
JL Langer 22* (37b 3x4) ML Hayden 18* (29b 3x4)
That is drinks
Match State: Drinks
Hoggard to continue
11.1 Hoggard to Langer, two runs, pitched up outside the off stump and
Langer drives it away into the gap between the cover fielders,
slight fumble in the deep by Giles and they take two
11.2 Hoggard to Langer, one run, played down to mid-off, easy single
11.3 Hoggard to Hayden, no run
11.4 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, pushed away on the off side, point
fielder moves across quickly and cuts off the single
11.5 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, good length delivery on the middle and
off stump line, Hayden defends watchfully
11.6 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, bit wide outside the off stump and
Hayden leaves it for the keeper
End of over 12 (3 runs) Australia 44/0 (trail by 400 runs)
MJ Hoggard 6-2-22-0 - Brian Statham End
JL Langer 25* (39b 3x4) ML Hayden 18* (33b 3x4)
12.1 Flintoff to Langer, no run, short ball sliding down the leg side,
easily left alone
12.2 Flintoff to Langer, one run, fullish and on the pads, tucked away
towards midwicket for a single
12.3 Flintoff to Hayden, FOUR, short of a length and Hayden rocks back
and pulls well, rolling his wrists and keeping the ball down. Top
shot that!
12.4 Flintoff to Hayden, no run, short ball banged in once more, through
to the keeper
12.5 Flintoff to Hayden, three runs, another good pull shot in front of
square gets Hayden three and brings up the Australian 50
12.6 Flintoff to Langer, no run, down the