1st Test: England v Australia at Lord's, 21-25 Jul 2005
Ball-by-Ball Commentary
Match State: Match start scheduled for 10.30am local time (9.30am GMT)
A big hello and a very warm welcome to Cricinfo's coverage of the
biggest Ashes series in a long, long time.
The day everyone has been waiting for - July 21 - has finally
arrived, and it is a perfect one for cricket.
Lord's, the cathedral of cricket, is bathed in sunshine, and the
stage is well and truly set. The moment of reckoning is
near.
No series has generated as much interest in recent time, and the
time for talk is well and truly over.
In a short while Michael Vaughan, the captain of a resurgent
England team, will walk out to toss with Ricky Ponting, leading
Australia for the first time in an Ashes series
Before every Ashes series the hype is overwhelming, but this time
around the excitement is real, for England have the guns
in their armoury to stand up to Australia.
Ponting acknowledges as much in his pre-match press conference,
when he said:
An Shes series is the biggest an Australia team ever plays and
this one made more special by the way England team have played of
late.
England would do well to remember that Australia have not lost a
Test match at Lord's since 1934.
But, history is one thing, and today truly is a new day.
Steve Harmison has proven himself as one of the best fast bowlers
in the world
He is well supported by Andrew Flintoff, Matthew Hoggard, Simon
Jones and Ashley Giles.
England's batting is also at its healthy best - Marcus Trescothick
and Andrew Strauss get things under way.
The classy Vaughan comes in at one-drop, followed by the promising
and solid with Ian Bell at No. 4.
The real explosiveness is in the middle order with Kevin Pietersen
Geriant Jones, whose batting has never been in doubt tops off a
most capable line-up.
But let's not get too carried away just yet.
Man for man Australia has the personnel to do as well or better
than the England team.
Justin Langer and Matthew Hayden have plundered English bowlers for
years now.
Hayden won't be pleased at suggestions that he is past his best and
will want to prove a point.
Ricky Ponting struggled for form at the start of the summer but
roared back just in time
Damien Martyn was at his silken best in the warm-up match against
Leicestershire, scoring 154.
Simon Katich is the strong, silent type in the middle order, all
solidity
Then there's the flash and excitement of Michael Clarke, who comes
in one place behind Katich.
Just when you've had enough of the Australian batting line-up, out
walks Adam Gilchrist, the most destructive batsman in world
cricket today
The bowlers are no chumps either - Shane Warne for spin, Glenn
McGrath, the eternal nemesis of English batsman, Brett Lee in
barnstorming form and Jason Gillespie keen as anything to do well
and silence his critics
We're happy to tell you the captains have now made their way out to
the middle for the toss, accompanied by Ranjan
Madugalle, the former Sri Lankan cricketer, and match referee for
the series
News has just come in that Australia have won the toss and chosen
to bat.
Not particularly surprising considering the pitch at Lord's is
traditionally good for batting to start with
To recap, here are the teams for you:
Australia: Langer, Hayden, Ponting, Martyn, Clarke, Katich,
Gilchrist, Warne, Lee, Gillespie, McGrath
England: Trescothick, Strauss, Vaughan, Bell, Pietersen, Flintoff,
Geriant Jones, Giles, Hoggard, Harmison, Simon Jones
The players are on the field now
Michael Vaughan has his players around him in a huddle, going
through a last pre-match chat
Hayden and Langer now stride onto the field
The appreciative and healthy crowd at Lord's cheers as this game is
about to get under way
It will be Justin Langer taking first strike and he will face Steve
Harmison
0.1 Harmison to Langer, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off stump, Langer watches the ball carefully and lets it go
through to the wicketkeeper, and with that the Ashes are finally
under way!
0.2 Harmison to Langer, no run, just short of a good length once more,
this time on the stumps, Justin Langer takes his eyes off the ball
and cops a nasty blow on the arm, just above the elbow
Langer in a bit of pain there. The ball hit him just above where
the forearm protector ends. That is a painful blow. Errol Alcott
the Australian physio has run on
Already the first bit of action in this series
Harmison right on the money from the word go here
0.3 Harmison to Langer, three runs, and Langer responds in style,
whipping a slightly fuller delivery through midwicket
This brings Hayden to the crease
0.4 Harmison to Hayden, no run, play and a miss! Hayden has a go at one
outside the off stump and the ball swings just enough, and just
late enough, to beat the bat
0.5 Harmison to Hayden, FOUR, short and down the legside, Hayden fends
awkwardly at it and the ball runs off down to fine-leg off the
glove
0.6 Harmison to Hayden, two runs, short ball, pulled away well wide of
the midwicket fielder
End of over 1 (9 runs) Australia 9/0
SJ Harmison 1-0-9-0
JL Langer 3* (3b) ML Hayden 6* (3b 1x4)
1.1 Hoggard to Langer, no run, fullish to begin with from Hoggard,
Langer leans forward and has a poke, the ball squirts off to the
legside
1.2 Hoggard to Langer, FOUR, just slightly short and Langer wastes no
time unveiling an aggressive shot, flaying the ball backward of
point
1.3 Hoggard to Langer, no run, down the legside and very full, swinging
a bit as well, easily left alone
1.4 Hoggard to Langer, no run, Langer has another heave, this time the
ball comes in just a touch and goes between bat and pad to the
wicketkeeper
1.5 Hoggard to Langer, no run, once again down the legside, and once
again left well alone as the ball shapes away
1.6 Hoggard to Langer, no run, and another one down the legside to end
the over
End of over 2 (4 runs) Australia 13/0
MJ Hoggard 1-0-4-0
ML Hayden 6* (3b 1x4) JL Langer 7* (9b 1x4)
2.1 Harmison to Hayden, no run
2.2 Harmison to Hayden, no run, down the leg side, the ball clips the
pad as Hayden tries to work it to the on side, and runs down to
Geriant Jones
2.3 Harmison to Hayden, no run, far outside the off stump this time and
Hayden watches the ball carefully but leaqves it alone to the
wicketkeeper
2.4 Harmison to Hayden, no run, once again very short and a bit wide
from Harmison, Hayden has no interest in chasing that one
2.5 Harmison to Hayden, one run, on the stumps this time and Hayden
plays a stroke, punching the ball back past Harmison with the full
face of the bat for a quick single
2.6 Harmison to Langer, no run, A beauty from Harmison, on te stumps,
lifting off a good length almost, Langer in two minds is cut in
half and the ball sails through to Jones behind the stumps
End of over 3 (1 run) Australia 14/0
SJ Harmison 2-0-10-0
ML Hayden 7* (8b 1x4) JL Langer 7* (10b 1x4)
3.1 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, the ball swings in
late, that's just what Hoggard is looking for. Punched confidently
to the off side
3.2 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, once again full and shaping in to the
left-handed Hayden. This time the whipping on-drive heads to mid-
on
3.3 Hoggard to Hayden, FOUR, down the leg side, and Hayden has no
difficulty walking slightly across his stumps and working the ball
away down to the fine-leg fence
3.4 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, Hoggard gets back on target and Hayden
is up to it, covering the swing with his broad bat, playing a
straight drive so straight that it clatters onto the stumps at the
non-striker's end
3.5 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, once again just slipping onto the pads,
Hoggard wants to avoid that. Hayden jabs it awkwardly to the on-
side
3.6 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, Much better ball this time around, on
the off and swinging in a touch, Hayden drives back but Hoggard
fields in his follow-through and flings the ball back towards the
stumps
End of over 4 (4 runs) Australia 18/0
MJ Hoggard 2-0-8-0
JL Langer 7* (10b 1x4) ML Hayden 11* (14b 2x4)
4.1 Harmison to Langer, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, good bounce and carry. This time Langer decides to take
the safe option and leaves the ball alone instead of havving a big
heave
4.2 Harmison to Langer, one run, fuller and on the off, no movement in
the air, Langer brings the bat down firmly and pushes that one
through the covers for an easy single
4.3 Harmison to Hayden, no run, just short of a length, Harmison
digging the ball in on a placid pitch, easily tucked away to the
on-side
4.4 Harmison to Hayden, no run, short one again and Hayden goes for the
pull. He misses it completely and cops one on the helmet! Hayden
jarred as the ball hits him smack on the badge
Harmison has now struck both openers with well-directed short balls
Hayden just takes his helmet off to check that everything is ok
4.5 Harmison to Hayden, no run, and Harmison bangs another one in! This
time Hayden leaves it alone. The crowd loves it and roars in
apprciation of Harmison.
4.6 Harmison to Hayden, no run, slightly fuller but well directed just
outside the off stump, left alone to the keeper. End of a fine
overfrom Harmison!
End of over 5 (1 run) Australia 19/0
SJ Harmison 3-0-11-0
JL Langer 8* (12b 1x4) ML Hayden 11* (18b 2x4)
Don't go anywhere, the Ashes are well and truly under way here
5.1 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and on the off, that's Hoggard's
length and line, quite different from Harmison who is more pacy
and back of a length, and Langer watchfully defends
5.2 Hoggard to Langer, (noball) FOUR, No-ball! is the call from the
umpire, and the ball is short and wide as well, Langer loves it
there, spanked magnificently through point
5.2 Hoggard to Langer, no run, now it's down the leg side, not the best
control from Hoggard, left well alone
5.3 Hoggard to Langer, no run, just short of a length this time, still
a bit of swing in to the left-handed Langer. Defended carefully
back down the pitch.
5.4 Hoggard to Langer, one run, Langer uses soft hands this time as the
ball curls into him from the off side, the ball drops to the off
side and the batsmen scamper through for a single
5.5 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, outside the off, not much swing there,
left alone without any difficulty
5.6 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, full and on the stumps, pushed away to
the off side to end the 6th over
End of over 6 (6 runs) Australia 25/0
MJ Hoggard 3-0-14-0 (1nb)
JL Langer 13* (17b 2x4) ML Hayden 11* (20b 2x4)
Not the most convincing of starts from either batsman, but the
scoreboard looks quite healthy at 25 for no loss after the first
half-hour of play
6.1 Harmison to Langer, no run, again just short of a length from
Harmison, left well alone purely on height
6.2 Harmison to Langer, no run, slightly shorter from Harmison and the
ball climbs nicely as it goes past Langer who just opens up a
shade to get out of the way
6.3 Harmison to Langer, no run, outside the off this time and Langer
has no trouble whatsoever leaving the ball. No chances against
Harmison seems to be the plan at the moment
6.4 Harmison to Langer, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off stump,
that is a half-volley, Harmison's first bad ball, Langer welcomes
it with a smile and cracks it through cover
6.5 Harmison to Langer, one run, Now Harmison overcompensates and
spears the ball onto the pads, Langer fiddles the ball away to the
on-side for a single
6.6 Harmison to Hayden, no run, Hayden watchfully leaves a trademark
Harmison lifter alone
End of over 7 (5 runs) Australia 30/0
SJ Harmison 4-0-16-0
JL Langer 18* (22b 3x4) ML Hayden 11* (21b 2x4)
7.1 Hoggard to Langer, one run, just short of a length and outside the
off, Langer pushed the ball towards cover and runs, Pietersen
sprints in and has a shy, if that had hit Langer was gone for all
the world! Risky single that
7.2 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, down the leg side again from Hoggard.
Unless he takes a wicket this might well be the last over of this
spell for him
7.3 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, better line and length this time,
outside the off, perhaps a touch too wide to make the batsman
play, though, left alone easily to the wicketkeeper
7.4 Hoggard to Hayden, one run, on the stumps this time and there is
just a hint of late swing, Hayden plays it away to the off side
with ease and saunters a single
7.5 Hoggard to Langer, three runs, another poor delivery down the leg
side, Langer tickles it away to fine-leg where Harmison is forced
to dive to save the boundary
7.6 Hoggard to Hayden, OUT: There's the peach from Hoggard. Perfectly
pitched up, swinging in late, Hayden leans forward to drive and
misses as the ball shatters the off stump! Hoggard strikes! Now
you can bet he'll be bowling another over or two!
Australia 35/1, Partnership of 35
ML Hayden b Hoggard 12 (25b 2x4 0x6)
End of over 8 (5 runs) Australia 35/1
MJ Hoggard 4-0-19-1 (1nb)
JL Langer 22* (24b 3x4)
Hoggard struggled early to consistently hit a line and length, but
when he did get it all right it was a beauty. Hayden will be
utterly disappointed, but you can see England are over the moon
Ricky Ponting, the Australian captain, comes out to the middle at
he fall of the first wicket
8.1 Harmison to Langer, no run, short ball from Harmison, good pace and
bounce, Langer drops his wrists and leaves the ball alone to the
keeper
8.2 Harmison to Langer, no run, once again just short of a length and
lifting well, Langer shoulders arms and the ball sails through to
Geriant Jones
8.3 Harmison to Langer, no run, back of a length, on the leg stump and
anglin in to Langer, defended to the on side
8.4 Harmison to Langer, no run, plenty of pace and bounce from Harmison
early on, and Langer is watchful
8.5 Harmison to Langer, FOUR, outside the off, not quite full enough
for the drive but Langer launches himself into it, driven on the
up, and beautifully so, through point
8.6 Harmison to Langer, no run, on the pads this time, tucking Langer
up a bit, off the pad to the off side
End of over 9 (4 runs) Australia 39/1
SJ Harmison 5-0-20-0
RT Ponting 0* (0b) JL Langer 26* (30b 4x4)
9.1 Hoggard to Ponting, (noball) no run, No-ball from Hoggard as
Ponting takes his first delivery, it's outside the off and goes
through to the keeper
9.1 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, full and swinging away, Ponting drives
hard at it and the edge flies to Pietersen in a close gully, and
he puts down a sharp chance!
9.2 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, down the leg side and Ponting won't
play at that
9.3 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, and again the ball slips well down the
leg side
9.4 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, on the stumps, just short of a length,
Ponting chops the ball down awkwardly
9.5 Hoggard to Ponting, three runs, on the pads and Ponting has no
trouble getting off the mark flicking that one through square leg
9.6 Hoggard to Langer, no run, fullish and outside the off, defended
with hard hands to point
End of over 10 (4 runs) Australia 43/1
MJ Hoggard 5-0-23-1 (2nb)
RT Ponting 3* (6b) JL Langer 26* (31b 4x4)
10.1 Harmison to Ponting, bye: one run, short but badly directed, well
down the leg side, Ponting leaves it alone and Geriant Jones can't
stop it properly either
10.2 Harmison to Langer, two runs
10.3 Harmison to Langer, three runs, again on the pads and once more
Langer has no trouble in clipping the ball off his pads through
the big gap at midwicket
10.4 Harmison to Ponting, no run, and it is Ponting's turn now! Short
ball, Ponting goes for the pull and cops a nasty blow on the grill
of the helmet
Another disruption in play here as the helmet seems to have jammed
on Ponting's face and caused a bit of bleeding
It looks a bit gory there as the blood pours down Ponting's cheek,
but it's not as bad as it looks
The physio has come onto the field and is attending to Ponting
Meanwhile the umpires have called for drinks
Match State: Drinks
The physio is still trying to stop the bleeding on Ponting's face
Ponting taking the treatment quite bravely here - it looks like he
might even be getting a stitch or two
Now there's a plaster come on, just between his right ear and eye
10.5 Harmison to Ponting, one run, just slipping onto the pads, and
Ponting walks across and lkncks the ball down to fine-leg to pick
up a single and take Australia to 50
10.6 Harmison to Langer, no run, slightly fuller, very quick again from
Harmison, Langer defends with utmost care, the ball goes hard onto
the pitch and bounces back towards the keeper
End of over 11 (7 runs) Australia 50/1
SJ Harmison 6-0-26-0
RT Ponting 4* (9b) JL Langer 31* (34b 4x4)
11.1 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, good length and line, just on the off
and shaping away from the right-handed Ponting who moves early and
defends well to the off side
11.2 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, down the leg side this time, Ponting
thinks about playing at it but leaves the ball alone in th eend
11.3 Hoggard to Ponting, no run, Hoggard gets one to come back in now,
almost like an offcutter, Ponting plays and misses and is hit on
the pad
11.4 Hoggard to Ponting, one run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, Ponting eases the ball through the off side for a
single
11.5 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and swinging in, driven to the on
side
11.6 Hoggard to Langer, no run, slightly slower from Hoggard, almost
floating down the pitch, Langer defends very carefully, watching
the swing till bat meets ball
End of over 12 (1 run) Australia 51/1
MJ Hoggard 6-0-24-1 (2nb)
RT Ponting 5* (13b) JL Langer 31* (36b 4x4)
12.1 Harmison to Ponting, FOUR, down the leg side from Harmison and
Ponting wastes no time walking across and glancing the ball fine
for four
12.2 Harmison to Ponting, no run, left alone this time, Ponting not
going after everything, just taking his time getting set
12.3 Harmison to Ponting, no run, on the off, climbing up from a decent
length, Ponting is more than up to the task, clipping the ball to
the leg side with a straight bat
12.4 Harmison to Ponting, no run, fuller this time and played gently
back down the pitch
12.5 Harmison to Ponting, OUT: Harmison strikes! Just short of driving
length and outside the off, Ponting drives and edges, the ball
carries well to Strauss in the slips who takes an important catch!
Australia 55/2, Partnership of 20
RT Ponting c Strauss b Harmison 9 (18b 1x4 0x6)
JL Langer 31* (36b 4x4) SJ Harmison 6.5-0-30-1
Just reward for Harmison there, he's bowled a magnificent spell on
a pitch that doesn't have too much in it for fast bowlers
England are overjoyed, and why not? Thatw as a key wicket.
Martyn is the new batsman
12.6 Harmison to Martyn, two runs, just short of a length and outside
the off, Martyn waits on the ball and caresses it through the off
side for a brace to get off the mark
End of over 13 (6 runs) Australia 57/2
SJ Harmison 7-0-32-1
JL Langer 31* (36b 4x4) DR Martyn 2* (1b)
13.1 Hoggard to Langer, no run, quicker and quite full from Hoggard,
defended awkwardly to the on side
13.2 Hoggard to Langer, FOUR, short and wide, you don't bowl there to
someone who grew up batting at the WACA! Cut brutally for four
13.3 Hoggard to Langer, two runs, this one is eased away down to fine
leg for a couple, Langer is scoring freely here
13.4 Hoggard to Langer, three runs, full and swinging in towards the off
stump, punched well through cover. That takes Langer to 39, and
1000 runs versus England
13.5 Hoggard to Martyn, no run, outside the off, swinging away, Martyn
very watchful early on, leaves the ball well alone to Jones behind
the stumps
13.6 Hoggard to Martyn, no run, a bit wider this time from Hoggard and
Martyn is not even tempted to play a shot
End of over 14 (9 runs) Australia 66/2
MJ Hoggard 7-0-33-1 (2nb)
JL Langer 40* (40b 5x4) DR Martyn 2* (3b)
The first bowling change of the day - Andrew Flintoff replaces
Harmison at the Pavilion End
14.1 Flintoff to Langer, no run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, flintoff gets it on target right away, Langer chops the
ball to the off side
14.2 Flintoff to Langer, no run, once again Langer is watchful as he
dabs the ball away. Flintoff getting good bounce from a decent
length
14.3 Flintoff to Langer, no run, another ball bang on target from
Flintoff - just on the stumps and short of a length - and Langer
is forced to defend back ddown the pitch
14.4 Flintoff to Langer, OUT: short ball, Langer goes for the pull but
can't get hold of it. The ball flies high in the air but Harmison
watches it carefully and settles under it at square leg
Australia 66/3, Partnership of 11
JL Langer c Harmison b Flintoff 40 (44b 5x4 0x6)
DR Martyn 2* (3b) A Flintoff 0.4-0-0-1
Australia are in disarray at 66 for 3 and Flintoff has struck with
his first over in an Ashes Test!
England off to a roaring start in their campaign to wrest back the
Ashes
14.5 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, just short of a length, dug in , Clarke
defends to the on side
14.6 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, fuller and on the stumps, Flintoff
bowling very intelligently here, Clarke is up to the task and
works the ball to the on side
End of over 15 (maiden) Australia 66/3
A Flintoff 1-1-0-1
DR Martyn 2* (3b) MJ Clarke 0* (2b)
Another bowling change, Simon Jones comes into the attak
15.1 SP Jones to Martyn, OUT: Simon Jones strikes with his first
delivery! Just short of a length and oustdie the off, Martyn goes
for the shot and can only manage an edge to the keeper!
Australia 66/4, Partnership of 0
DR Martyn c GO Jones b SP Jones 2 (4b 0x4 0x6)
MJ Clarke 0* (2b) SP Jones 0.1-0-0-1
Jones has struck with his very first ball and Australia are now in
deep trouble at 66 for 4!
15.2 SP Jones to Katich, no run, Jones gets his second ball through as
well, good pace and bounce, Katich leaves the ball alone to the
keeper
15.3 SP Jones to Katich, one run, on the pads, clipped down to fine leg
for a single
15.4 SP Jones to Clarke, FOUR, outside the off and swinging away, Clarke
drives at it. The ball goes off the bat, but not especially
convincingly, down to the third man fence
15.5 SP Jones to Clarke, no run, this one is left alone outside the off
stump
15.6 SP Jones to Clarke, no run, a good outswinger from simon Jones,
Clarke watches it well and leaves iot alone
End of over 16 (5 runs) Australia 71/4
SP Jones 1-0-5-1
SM Katich 1* (2b) MJ Clarke 4* (5b 1x4)
16.1 Flintoff to Katich, no run, Flintoff bangs one in very short,
Katich takes note and lets the ball go to the keeper. Good stuff
this from flintoff, taking over from where Harmison left off
16.2 Flintoff to Katich, no run
16.3 Flintoff to Katich, (noball) no run, just short of a length and on
the stumps, played back down the pitch
Flintoff now comes round the wicket
16.3 Flintoff to Katich, no run, Katich struggles as the ball jags in
towards his pads, awkward defense but the ball goes off the pads
16.4 Flintoff to Katich, one run, a touch down the leg side and Katich
is able to nurdle the ball away down to fine leg for a single and
put clarke back on strike
16.5 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short one, Clarke sees it early though,
and ducks well under it
16.6 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, outside the off this time and quite
full, Clarke lets the ball go through to the keeper
End of over 17 (2 runs) Australia 73/4
A Flintoff 2-1-2-1 (1nb)
SM Katich 2* (7b) MJ Clarke 4* (7b 1x4)
17.1 SP Jones to Katich, no run, just short of a driving length and
outside the off, a hint of swing in to the left-handed Katich,
left alone to the keeper
17.2 SP Jones to Katich, no run, Jones takes his turn to bang it in
short, but it's not a threat, Katich leaves it alone
17.3 SP Jones to Katich, no run, full this time but far too wide outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper
17.4 SP Jones to Katich, wide: no run, sprayed so far wide by an over-
enthusiastic Simon Jones that Rudi Koertzen has to call that a
wide!
17.4 SP Jones to Katich, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off, Katich
waits on the ball and drives it beautifully through cover to pick
up his first boundary
17.5 SP Jones to Katich, no run, outside the off and full, this one
shapes away from the left-handed Katich. Through to the keeper
17.6 SP Jones to Katich, no run, outside the off and left alone
End of over 18 (5 runs) Australia 78/4
SP Jones 2-0-10-1 (1w)
MJ Clarke 4* (7b 1x4) SM Katich 6* (13b 1x4)
18.1 Flintoff to Clarke, no run
18.2 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, short and a bit of width outside the
off, Clarke goes for the cut but the ball goes off the bottom edge
to the slips
18.3 Flintoff to Clarke, (noball) no run
18.3 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, just short of a length and slnting in
to Clarke, inside edge onto the pads
18.4 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, outside the off, and it is a quick one,
Clarke shapes to leave the ball alone but the ball comes in and
hits the bat
18.5 Flintoff to Clarke, one run, tucked away towards midwicket for a
single
18.6 Flintoff to Katich, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, pushed to point
End of over 19 (2 runs) Australia 80/4
A Flintoff 3-1-4-1 (2nb)
MJ Clarke 5* (13b 1x4) SM Katich 6* (14b 1x4)
19.1 SP Jones to Clarke, one run, full and on the pads, Clarke flicks it
away with a clever use of the wrists, only a single as there's a
man on the fence at square leg
19.2 SP Jones to Katich, no run, outside the off, this one shoots
straight though, left alone
19.3 SP Jones to Katich, no run
19.4 SP Jones to Katich, no run, outside the off, just short of a
driving length, this one from Jones angles away from the left0-
handed Katich, no stroke offered and the ball goes through to the
keeper
19.5 SP Jones to Katich, no run, quick one, full, swinging in late,
Katich shiuffles across and drives, the ball beats bat thanks to
late inswing and sneaks between bat and pad and goes to the keeper
19.6 SP Jones to Katich, no run, left alone outside the off, through to
the keeper, end of another good over from Jones
End of over 20 (1 run) Australia 81/4
SP Jones 3-0-11-1 (1w) - Nursery End
MJ Clarke 6* (14b 1x4) SM Katich 6* (19b 1x4)
20.1 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, just back of a length and slanting in
to the right-handed clarke. Defended to the on side
20.2 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, clipped to the on side but straight to
the man under the helmet
20.3 Flintoff to Clarke, one run, attempted yorker speare in, dug out to
the on side for a single
20.4 Flintoff to Katich, (noball) no run
20.4 Flintoff to Katich, no run, outside the off and left well alone
20.5 Flintoff to Katich, no run, shoirt of driving length once more,
good pace and carry from Flintoff. Katich is being very watchful
and leaves the ball alone
20.6 Flintoff to Katich, no run, shorter and outside the off, once again
the ball sails through to the keeper
End of over 21 (2 runs) Australia 83/4
A Flintoff 4-1-6-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 7* (17b 1x4) SM Katich 6* (23b 1x4)
21.1 SP Jones to Clarke, no run, full and way down the leg side, off the
pad to the keeper
21.2 SP Jones to Clarke, no run, outside the off, a shade of away
movement, Clarke shoulders arms and the ball goes through to the
keeper
21.3 SP Jones to Clarke, FOUR, Clarke gets hold of this one - a touch
too straight - well and clips iot through midwicket for his second
boundary
21.4 SP Jones to Clarke, no run, outside the off and swining away,
Clarke has a big drive without quite moving his feet, the ball
goies just past the edge to the keeper
21.5 SP Jones to Clarke, OUT: Full delivery, pitches just outside the
line of off stump and hurries onto Clarke. He plays and misses and
is struck on the pad. Loud shout from the England team and slow
finger of death from Rudi Koertzen sends Clarke on his way
Australia 87/5, Partnership of 21
MJ Clarke lbw b SP Jones 11 (22b 2x4 0x6)
SM Katich 6* (23b 1x4) SP Jones 3.5-0-15-2 (1w)
Incredible scenes here at Lord's! A resurgent England team have
Australia on the run.
Australia have lost five wickets and it isn't even lunch on the
first day yet.
But here comes Adam Gilchrist. He has come in with Australia
struggling before and turned things around. Can he dpo it again?
21.6 SP Jones to Gilchrist, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, Gilchrist gets well behind the ball and defends
End of over 22 (4 runs) Australia 87/5
SP Jones 4-0-15-2 (1w) - Nursery End
SM Katich 6* (23b 1x4) AC Gilchrist 0* (1b)
22.1 Flintoff to Katich, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
Katich calm as ever, lets iot go
22.2 Flintoff to Katich, one run, angled into Katich, he defends
awkwardly, the ball runs down to the off side
22.3 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, quick, perfectly pitched just
outside the off and shaping away, Gilchrist plays and misses. That
is a cracker of a ball!
22.4 Flintoff to Gilchrist, FOUR, After playing and missing at one
Gilchrist gets well on top of the next one and chops it down to
the point fence
22.5 Flintoff to Gilchrist, (noball) no run, A no-ball from Flintoff to
extend this over, probably the last one before lunch
22.5 Flintoff to Gilchrist, FOUR, outside the off and full, Gilchrist
has a go, the ball flies over gully to the fence
22.6 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, full one on the pads,, Gilchrsit
tries to work the ball to the leg side but misses. The ball goes
off the pads towards the slips cordon
End of over 23 (10 runs) Australia 97/5
A Flintoff 5-1-16-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
SM Katich 7* (25b 1x4) AC Gilchrist 8* (6b 2x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
And that, is lunch on the first day of the first Ashes Test of this
series
England are well and truly on on top. Who would have imagined
Australia would be five down with less than hundred on the board
before lunch on the first day?
This has set up a cracking day
The players are off for lunch now, and Cricinfo's coverage will
return minutes before play starts, in about 30 minutes. That's at
12.10 GMT.
Welcome back to Cricinfo's coverage of the first Test. The post-
lunch session is about to get under way.
It will be simon Jones to get us started, and Simon Katich facing
23.1 SP Jones to Katich, no run, good line and length, Jones on the spot
first thing after lunch, Katich is up to it. Defends watchfully to
the off side
23.2 SP Jones to Katich, no run, back of a length and outside the off
stump, chopped away nicely but Giles dives to his right and stops
the ball at gully
23.3 SP Jones to Katich, no run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps. Defended to the on side.
23.4 SP Jones to Katich, no run, just short of a driving length this
time. Outside the off stump. A shade of inswing. Left alone to the
wicketkeeper.
23.5 SP Jones to Katich, one run, just short of a good length once more.
A shade outside the off stump. Katich goes back and across and
pushes the ball to the off side for a single.
23.6 SP Jones to Gilchrist, no run, A bit quicker to gilchrist, on the
off, defended to the off side. Good tidy over after lunch from
jones
End of over 24 (1 run) Australia 98/5
SP Jones 5-0-16-2 (1w) - Nursery End
SM Katich 8* (30b 1x4) AC Gilchrist 8* (7b 2x4)
24.1 Flintoff to Katich, no run, left alone to the keeper who tidies up
and ensures there are no extras
24.2 Flintoff to Katich, no run, outside the off stump from round the
wickets, angled in towards the left-handed Katich, who shoulders
arms and lets the ball go through to the keeper
24.3 Flintoff to Katich, (noball) no run, No-ball again, left alone to
the keeper
24.3 Flintoff to Katich, no run, sprayed well down the leg side, no
trouble at all for Katich there
24.4 Flintoff to Katich, (noball) no run, And the hundred comes up with
a no-ball. Flintoff seems to be struggling a bit here just pushing
himself for that extra yard of pace
24.4 Flintoff to Katich, no run, good pace and bounce this time as the
ball lands outside the off and passes Simon Katich on its way to
the keeper
24.5 Flintoff to Katich, no run, once again Katich is happy to wait and
watch, leaving the ball alone to the keeper as it is harmlessly
outside the off stump
24.6 Flintoff to Katich, no run, full, fast and way down the leg side,
somehow Jones scrambles to his right behind the stumps and cleans
up
End of over 25 (2 runs) Australia 100/5
A Flintoff 6-1-18-1 (6nb) - Pavilion End
AC Gilchrist 8* (7b 2x4) SM Katich 8* (38b 1x4)
25.1 SP Jones to Gilchrist, legbye: one run, down the leg side, short,
Gilchrist plays and misses. Off the pads down to fine leg.
25.2 SP Jones to Katich, legbye: two runs, This one from Jones swings in
late, and quite sharply and hits the pad and runs down to third
man for a leg bye
25.3 SP Jones to Katich, FOUR, short and slipping down the leg side,
Katich swivels and pulls it fine to the fence past the man at fine
leg
25.4 SP Jones to Katich, no run, left alone to the keeper
25.5 SP Jones to Katich, no run, and again Katich watchfully lets the
ball go through to the keeper
25.6 SP Jones to Katich, no run, full and swinging into the pads,
clipped to the on side
End of over 26 (7 runs) Australia 107/5
SP Jones 6-0-20-2 (1w) - Nursery End
AC Gilchrist 8* (8b 2x4) SM Katich 12* (43b 2x4)
26.1 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, full and on the off, slanting in to
Gilchrist, defended to the on side with a bat straighter than an
arrow
26.2 Flintoff to Gilchrist, FOUR, overpitched again but this time
there's a bit of width for gilchrist to free his arms, and he does
so fearlessly and the ball sails over the gully region for a
boundary
26.3 Flintoff to Gilchrist, FOUR, once again just a touch short. Would
have been ok to most batsmen, but this is Gilchrist. He rocks back
and creams the ball through the cover-point region
26.4 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, chopped down towards the off side
26.5 Flintoff to Gilchrist, (noball) one run
26.5 Flintoff to Katich, no run
26.6 Flintoff to Katich, no run
End of over 27 (10 runs) Australia 117/5
A Flintoff 7-1-28-1 (7nb) - Pavilion End
AC Gilchrist 17* (13b 4x4) SM Katich 12* (45b 2x4)
27.1 SP Jones to Gilchrist, FOUR, just a touch short and Gilchrist
climbs into it, pulling in front of midwicket
27.2 SP Jones to Gilchrist, one run, single stolen to midwicket
27.3 SP Jones to Katich, no run
27.4 SP Jones to Katich, no run, defended
27.5 SP Jones to Katich, no run, pushed to the off side
27.6 SP Jones to Katich, no run, full and outside the off stump, left
alone to the keeper
End of over 28 (5 runs) Australia 122/5
SP Jones 7-0-25-2 (1w) - Nursery End
AC Gilchrist 22* (15b 5x4) SM Katich 12* (49b 2x4)
28.1 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, full and on the stumps, angled in
from wide of the crease, well defended back down the pitch
28.2 Flintoff to Gilchrist, FOUR, short and a bit of width, Gilchrist
goes for it, all arms whirling, the ball flies over the slips and
races to the fence
28.3 Flintoff to Gilchrist, OUT: Flintoff gets sweet revenge! Full and
shaping away late, Gilchrist goes for the big drive, the ball does
just enough to beat the middle of the bat and take the outside
edge before disappearing into Geraint Jones's waiting gloves
Australia 126/6, Partnership of 39
AC Gilchrist c GO Jones b Flintoff 26 (18b 6x4 0x6)
SM Katich 12* (49b 2x4) A Flintoff 7.3-1-32-2 (7nb)
That's the big one! England are well and truly in control of this
game now. Make no mistake about that!
Shane Warne is the new man in with Australia struggling at 126 for
6
28.4 Flintoff to Warne, (noball) no run, Flintoff follows the wicket up
with a no-ball
28.4 Flintoff to Warne, legbye: one run, on the pads, Warne walks across
and tries to whip the ball to fine leg, off the pads
28.5 Flintoff to Katich, no run, full and on the stumps to Katich, who
defends carefully after sizing up the line and length of the
delivery
28.6 Flintoff to Katich, no run, outside the off this time and Katich is
not tempted. Left alone to the keeper
End of over 29 (6 runs) Australia 128/6
A Flintoff 8-1-33-2 (8nb) - Pavilion End
SK Warne 0* (2b) SM Katich 12* (51b 2x4)
29.1 SP Jones to Warne, no run, short ball outside the off, swinging
away as well, Warne thinks about going for the pull and then
decides against it
29.2 SP Jones to Warne, FOUR, short ball, this time on the stumps. Warne
goes for a half-hearted pull and somehow manages to get it away
from the fielder at fine leg
29.3 SP Jones to Warne, one run, quick one, pushed through a bit fuller,
Warne jams the bat down on the ball and gets it away to the leg
side for a single to bring Katich back on strike
29.4 SP Jones to Katich, no run, fuller and outside the off, Katich in
no mood to nibble leaves it well alone
29.5 SP Jones to Katich, FOUR, slightly fuller this time and Simon
Katich won't pass up such an offering. He gets his front foot well
down the ground and times the ball sweetly past mid-off for four
29.6 SP Jones to Katich, no run, swinging full delivery, defensive shot
played and missed. Rapped on the pad. but no danger of an lbw
shout.
End of over 30 (9 runs) Australia 137/6
SP Jones 8-0-34-2 (1w) - Nursery End
SK Warne 5* (5b 1x4) SM Katich 16* (54b 3x4)
30.1 Flintoff to Warne, no run, short one speared in towards Warne's
chest. He backs away and fends the ball towards the slips
30.2 Flintoff to Warne, FOUR, another well-direct short ball! This one
screams up at Warne's throat and all he can do is open the face of
the bat and fend the ball over the slips cordon. A lucky boundary
that
30.3 Flintoff to Warne, FOUR, A bit of width and Warne gets a legitimate
boundary carving the ball over point for four
30.4 Flintoff to Warne, no run, slightly fuller, outside the off, Warne
has a go but misses. The ball goes past the edge to the keeper.
30.5 Flintoff to Warne, no run, Flintoff goes for the swinging yorker
but Warne sees it early enough to keep the ball out
30.6 Flintoff to Warne, one run, another full one, this time slipping
down the leg side, clipped away to fine leg
End of over 31 (9 runs) Australia 146/6
A Flintoff 9-1-42-2 (8nb) - Pavilion End
SK Warne 14* (11b 3x4) SM Katich 16* (54b 3x4)
31.1 SP Jones to Warne, no run, Jones bowls another beauty, quick and
swinging away late. Warne has a poke but misses. Dangerously close
there!
31.2 SP Jones to Warne, FOUR, just short of a driving length, but we
know Warne isn't one to resist temptation, he goes for a flowing
drive on the up and sends the ball sailing to the cover fence
31.3 SP Jones to Warne, no run, closer to the stumps and quick enough to
hurry Warne. He defends awkwardly to the on side
31.4 SP Jones to Warne, no run, Warne drives to mid-off, Vaughan fields
and has a massive shy at the stumps, Warne just manages to get out
of the way of the ball, but falls firmly on the most padded part
of his body doing so! Laughter all around!
31.5 SP Jones to Warne, FOUR, short one and Warne responds with a
rasping pull that beats both the men on the fence on the leg side
31.6 SP Jones to Warne, one run, Warne keeps the strike with a glance to
fine leg
End of over 32 (9 runs) Australia 155/6
SP Jones 9-0-43-2 (1w) - Nursery End
SK Warne 23* (17b 5x4) SM Katich 16* (54b 3x4)
Harmison comes back into the attack, replacing Flintoff at the
Pavilion End.
32.1 Harmison to Warne, no run, Harmison begins with a full one to
Warne. Defended back down the pitch.
32.2 Harmison to Warne, one run, short ball, Warne fends uncomfortably.
The ball bobs up towards Strauss at gully who leps up and
stretches fully to reach for the ball, but can only get fingertips
to the ball! Almost another wicket there
32.3 Harmison to Katich, two runs, on the pads and full to Katich who
calmly places the ball down to fine leg for a brace
32.4 Harmison to Katich, no run
32.5 Harmison to Katich, no run, defended back down the pitch to the
bowler
32.6 Harmison to Katich, no run, full and on the pads, clipped to the
leg side
End of over 33 (3 runs) Australia 158/6
SJ Harmison 8-0-35-1 - Pavilion End
SK Warne 24* (19b 5x4) SM Katich 18* (58b 3x4)
33.1 SP Jones to Warne, one run, on the pads, Warne doesn't mind it
there. Flicked down to backward square leg for a single
33.2 SP Jones to Katich, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, punched efficiently to the off side
33.3 SP Jones to Katich, no run, full and on the off, driven well back
down the pitch. Jones stretches and fields well in his follow-
through
33.4 SP Jones to Katich, FOUR, just a bit of width, a touch overpitched,
and Katich gets down on one knee and plays a languid cover-drive!
Shot!
33.5 SP Jones to Katich, no run, down the leg side, Katich shapes to
pull but misses
33.6 SP Jones to Katich, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
defended
End of over 34 (5 runs) Australia 163/6
SP Jones 10-0-48-2 (1w) - Nursery End
SK Warne 25* (20b 5x4) SM Katich 22* (63b 4x4)
34.1 Harmison to Warne, bye: FOUR, Warne walks across his stump and
Harmison's quick delivery swinging far down the leg side beats
everyone and runs away for four byes
34.2 Harmison to Warne, no run, full but far outside the off stump,
Warne drives with pad well in front of bat, the ball ricochets off
the pad to the off side
34.3 Harmison to Warne, no run, glance played and missed to a ball
slipping down the leg side, off the pad
34.4 Harmison to Warne, no run, once again Warne walks right across his
stumps, drives, but is happy to take the ball on the pad
34.5 Harmison to Warne, one run, This time Warne gets bat to ball,
walking across and flicking to fine leg for a single
34.6 Harmison to Katich, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
End of over 35 (5 runs) Australia 168/6
SJ Harmison 9-0-36-1 - Pavilion End
SK Warne 26* (25b 5x4) SM Katich 22* (64b 4x4)
Hoggard comes back at the Nursery End, replacing simon Jones
35.1 Hoggard to Warne, one run, overpitched and outside the off, Hoggard
looking for some swing here, driven through cover for a single
35.2 Hoggard to Katich, one run, just short of a length and outside the
off, eased past gully for a single
35.3 Hoggard to Warne, no run, perfectly pitched outswinger from
Hoggard, Warne plays and misses
35.4 Hoggard to Warne, one run, straighter and on the pads, Warne tucks
it away to fine leg for a single
35.5 Hoggard to Katich, FOUR, outside the off, no swing on that one,
Katich drives magnificently off the back foot through point
35.6 Hoggard to Katich, no run, fuller and outside the off, left well
alone to the keeper
End of over 36 (7 runs) Australia 175/6
MJ Hoggard 8-0-40-1 (2nb) - Nursery End
SK Warne 28* (28b 5x4) SM Katich 27* (67b 5x4)
Match State: Drinks
Rudi Koertzen signals drinks and the players can take a well-earned
break.
Australia may have lost a lot of wickets, but they are running
along at a fast clip. At the moment they are going at over 4.8 and
over, and they don't look like slowing down.
36.1 Harmison to Warne, OUT: Warne gets a bit too cheeky, walking across
his stumps. Harmison spears one in full, fast and on the leg
stump. The stump flies out of the ground and Warne's entertaining
cameo comes to an end
Australia 175/7, Partnership of 49
SK Warne b Harmison 28 (29b 5x4 0x6)
SM Katich 27* (67b 5x4) SJ Harmison 9.1-0-36-2
A wicket right after the drinks break. Harmison has done just as
his captain wouold have wanted. Australia in serious trouble now.
Brett Lee is in, and he too can bat a bit.
Expect a few short ones to fly from Harmison to Lee
36.2 Harmison to Lee, three runs, Harmison decides to begin with a full
one and Lee manages to get it away through cover
36.3 Harmison to Katich, OUT: Short one, Katich goes for it, sensing
he's running out of partners, the pull is mistimed, th eball goes
off the edge and flies straight up in the air. The wicketkeeper
waves the slip cordon away and settles under the catch!
Australia 178/8, Partnership of 3
SM Katich c GO Jones b Harmison 27 (68b 5x4 0x6)
B Lee 3* (1b) SJ Harmison 9.3-0-39-3
Australia in deep, deep trouble now, and it's Jason Gillespie the
new man, but he won't face as the batsmen crossed while the catch
was being taken
36.4 Harmison to Lee, no run, left alone outside the opff
36.5 Harmison to Lee, no run, down the leg side and ignored
36.6 Harmison to Lee, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
pushed down to point
End of over 37 (3 runs) Australia 178/8
SJ Harmison 10-0-39-3 - Pavilion End
JN Gillespie 0* (0b) B Lee 3* (4b)
Flintoff comes back into the attack at the Nursery End
37.1 Flintoff to Gillespie, no run, down the leg side and Gillespie gets
out of the way of that one
37.2 Flintoff to Gillespie, no run, just short of a good length and
speared in at Gillespie who gingerly defends the ball to the off
side with an angled bat
37.3 Flintoff to Gillespie, no run, a repeat of the last ball, though
Gillespie manages to play the ball back down the pitch
37.4 Flintoff to Gillespie, no run, on the pads, flicked down towards
square leg
37.5 Flintoff to Gillespie, no run, outside the off this time, just
short of a good length, Gillespie stands tall and defends to the
off side
37.6 Flintoff to Gillespie, no run, short one outside the off, Gillespie
has a nibble but misses
End of over 38 (maiden) Australia 178/8
A Flintoff 10-2-42-2 (8nb) - Nursery End
B Lee 3* (4b) JN Gillespie 0* (6b)
38.1 Harmison to Lee, no run, quick one on the off, Lee brings the bat
down in a hurry to squeeze the ball to the off side
38.2 Harmison to Lee, no run, short and outside the off, Lee pokes at it
and the ball goes straight to Pietersen at gully who puts down a
sitter! Second miss of the day for Pietersen!
38.3 Harmison to Lee, no run, short one, through to the keeper
38.4 Harmison to Lee, OUT: Harmison fires one of his rockets and Lee is
cut in half, the ball squeezes between bat and pad - there's a
loud sound as it goes through - and Jones behind the stumps takes
a sharp catch
Australia 178/9, Partnership of 0
B Lee c GO Jones b Harmison 3 (8b 0x4 0x6)
JN Gillespie 0* (6b) SJ Harmison 10.4-0-39-4
It's not entirely clear if that was off bat, glove or nothing at
all, but it must be said that it looked out when it happened
Glenn McGrath is at the crease, batting, and it's not even the 40th
over of the Australian innings
38.5 Harmison to McGrath, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, McGrath shapes to play and then pretends to withdraw
38.6 Harmison to McGrath, FOUR, overpitched and on the pads, even
McGrath can get that one away. Good timing and placement and the
ball races away to the square-leg fence
End of over 39 (4 runs) Australia 182/9
SJ Harmison 11-0-43-4 - Pavilion End
JN Gillespie 0* (6b) GD McGrath 4* (2b 1x4)
39.1 Flintoff to Gillespie, no run, short and down the leg side,
gillespie is not troubled by that one and can sway inside the line
easily and let the ball go through to the keeper
39.2 Flintoff to Gillespie, one run, full and on the pads, flicked past
mid-on for a single that brings McGrath on strike
39.3 Flintoff to McGrath, (noball) two runs, pushed away past point for
a brace, and it is a no-ball as well
39.3 Flintoff to McGrath, no run, short ball, left alone easily even by
No. 11
39.4 Flintoff to McGrath, FOUR, short one outside the off, fended over
third and fourth slip for a streaky boundary
39.5 Flintoff to McGrath, no run, another short one, this time at pace,
defended awkwardly but safely
39.6 Flintoff to McGrath, no run
End of over 40 (8 runs) Australia 190/9
A Flintoff 11-2-50-2 (9nb) - Nursery End
JN Gillespie 1* (8b) GD McGrath 10* (7b 2x4)
40.1 Harmison to Gillespie, no run, fast and furious from Harmison,
steaming in looking for his fifth wicket, rapped on the pad, loud
shout, but denied. The ball might well ahve gone over the stumps
40.2 Harmison to Gillespie, OUT: This time it's fuller, just as straight
and Jason Gillespie is dead in the water as the abll hits pad.
Aleem Dar signals the end of the Australian innings!
Australia 190/10, Partnership of 12
JN Gillespie lbw b Harmison 1 (10b 0x4 0x6)
GD McGrath 10* (7b 2x4) SJ Harmison 11.2-0-43-5
Amazing scenes here at Lord's as Australia are bowled out on the
first day having faced just 40.2 overs. Stephen Harmison came to
the party - 5 for 43 - and wrecked Australia
This is Harmison's 6th five-wicket haul. But he did not work alone,
he was well supported by Hoggard, Jones and Flintoff
There will be a short break as England prepare to bat. Don't go
anywhere though, there's sure to be more excitement soon!
Welcome back to Lord's
It's McGrath to Trescothick
0.1 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, full and on the stumps, shaping in,
played at and missed, taken on the pad
0.2 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, through to the
keeper past the outside edge
0.3 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, left alone outside the off stump
Remember McGrath is on 499 Test wickets, just one more to join an
elite club
0.4 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, bang on target from McGrath, a
little lift off the pitch, the ball hits the bat high up and falls
at the batsman's feet
0.5 McGrath to Trescothick, FOUR, outside the off and fullish,
Trescothick opens the face of the blade and runs the ball down to
the third man fence
0.6 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, outside the off and left alone to
the keeper
End of over 1 (4 runs) England 4/0 (trail by 186 runs)
GD McGrath 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 0* (0b) ME Trescothick 4* (6b 1x4)
1.1 Lee to Strauss, no run, Lee begins with a loosener outside the off
and Strauss leaves it well alone to the keeper
1.2 Lee to Strauss, no run, quick one on the stumpds, defended back
down the pitch with a straight bat
1.3 Lee to Strauss, no run, full and outside the off, this one
threatens to come back in but goes straight through to the keeper
1.4 Lee to Strauss, no run, shorter and outside the off, left alone to
the keeper
1.5 Lee to Strauss, legbye: FOUR, very quick, very straight, Strauss
tries to get out of the way but the ball flies off the shoulder
and runs down for four leg byes
1.6 Lee to Strauss, no run, just short of a good length and outside the
off, left alone
End of over 2 (4 runs, maiden) England 8/0 (trail by 182 runs)
B Lee 1-1-0-0 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 4* (6b 1x4) AJ Strauss 0* (6b)
2.1 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, McGrath on target again, just back
of a length and outside the off, Trescothick leaves the ball alone
2.2 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, just short of a length once more -
precision McGrath bowling - and on the stumps, defended to the off
side
2.3 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, slightly straighter this time and
rising on Trescothick, he defends to off
2.4 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, once again bang on target and the
ball is pushed away to the off
2.5 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, McGrath spears in the perfect
yorker, swinging in late. Trescothick does well to get his feet
out of the way and jam the bat down on the ball
2.6 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, defended to off and McGrath
completes his first maiden over
End of over 3 (maiden) England 8/0 (trail by 182 runs)
GD McGrath 2-1-4-0 - Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 0* (6b) ME Trescothick 4* (12b 1x4)
3.1 Lee to Strauss, no run, outside the off and left alone to the
keeper
3.2 Lee to Strauss, no run, quick, quick ball from Lee, the ball flies
past Strauss and there's some sound, Gilchrist goes up
immediately, loud shout, not out is the call from Koertzen and
it's a good one. The ball missed bat and clipped shirt sleeve on
the way to the keeper
3.3 Lee to Strauss, no run, through to the keeper without any fuss this
time
3.4 Lee to Strauss, no run, just short of a length and Lee steaming in
here, defended watchfully
3.5 Lee to Strauss, one run, on the pads, Strauss squeezes that one
onto his pad for a single to get off the mark
3.6 Lee to Trescothick, no run, short and well down the leg side, left
alone to the keeper
End of over 4 (1 run) England 9/0 (trail by 181 runs)
B Lee 2-1-1-0 - Nursery End
AJ Strauss 1* (11b) ME Trescothick 4* (13b 1x4)
4.1 McGrath to Strauss, no run, full and on the off, pushed to cover
4.2 McGrath to Strauss, no run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, played back down the pitch
4.3 McGrath to Strauss, one run, a touch too straight from McGrath and
Strauss manages to tuck the ball away to fine leg for a single
4.4 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, outside the off, perfect line and
length, good seam position, beats the bat and hurries through to
the keeper
4.5 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, almost a carbon copy of the last
ball but this time Trescothick leaves it well alone
4.6 McGrath to Trescothick, no run, slightly straighter, Trescothick
pops it to the leg side
End of over 5 (1 run) England 10/0 (trail by 180 runs)
GD McGrath 3-1-5-0 - Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 2* (14b) ME Trescothick 4* (16b 1x4)
5.1 Lee to Strauss, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
left alone. Quite quick from Lee. He can afford to steam in, this
is probably the last over before tea
5.2 Lee to Strauss, no run, slightly fuller and on the stumps, played
down with soft hands to gully
5.3 Lee to Strauss, no run, faster, fuller and outside the off, left
well alone to the keeper
5.4 Lee to Strauss, no run, just back of a good length once more, left
alone with an eye on the people in the dressing room heating up
the water for tea
5.5 Lee to Strauss, no run, short one banged in. It's quick, but well
down the leg side and poses no problems for Strauss
5.6 Lee to Strauss, no run, quick one, rapped on the pads, half-hearted
lbw shout, denied, and that's tea!
End of over 6 (maiden) England 10/0 (trail by 180 runs)
B Lee 3-2-1-0 - Nursery End
ME Trescothick 4* (16b 1x4) AJ Strauss 2* (20b)
Match State: Tea - Day 1
England have won both sessions that have gone so far
We leave you briefly now but will be back with all the action in
about 15 miutes time at 1410 GMT
Welcome back to Lord's for the final session of play in what has
been an action-packed day already
41 overs to be bowled today if we can get that many in
That may not happen though this is an extended session
McGrath to continue
6.1 McGrath to Trescothick, OUT: Glenn McGrath gets it bang on target
first ball after the break! That's wicket number 500 for a
tireless champion! Trescothick tries to turn one to the on side
and edges straight to Langer in the slips! Australia strike
England 10/1, Partnership of 10
ME Trescothick c Langer b McGrath 4 (17b 1x4 0x6)
AJ Strauss 2* (20b) GD McGrath 3.1-1-5-1
This is a big moment for McGrath and he holds the ball up to the
crowd. And why not? He fully deserves it, does McGrath.
Michael Vaughan now comes in to bat
6.2 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, coming back in just a touch, Vaughan leaves it alone on
height and it goes through to the keeper
6.3 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, once again left alone to the keeper,
McGrath hitting a good line and length here
6.4 McGrath to Vaughan, one run, fuller and on the off, Vaughan drives
well through cover. Half-stopped by the fielder but a single
results
6.5 McGrath to Strauss, OUT: Another perfect ball from McGrath and
Strauss can do nothing but edge to Warne at first slip who takes a
good sharp catch just centimetres from the ground!
England 11/2, Partnership of 1
AJ Strauss c Warne b McGrath 2 (21b 0x4 0x6)
MP Vaughan 1* (3b) GD McGrath 3.5-1-6-2
Don't you leave your seat for a minute, Australia are doing
everything they can to get right back into this game after a
dismal batting performance earlier. Glenn McGrath is showing the
way in style
Ian Bell comes to the crease for his first Ashes innings with the
score on 11 for 2
6.6 McGrath to Bell, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, coming in off the seam, Bell plays and misses and the ball
goes through to the keeper
End of over 7 (1 run) England 11/2 (trail by 179 runs)
GD McGrath 4-1-6-2 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 1* (3b) IR Bell 0* (1b)
7.1 Lee to Vaughan, no run, A rather gentle one outside the off to
Vaughan first up from Lee, left alone easily to the keeper
7.2 Lee to Vaughan, two runs, short one and Vaughan goes for the pull,
very unconvincing shot. The ball loops up but out of reach of the
fielders and lands at square leg
7.3 Lee to Vaughan, no run, quick one from Lee but far enough outside
the off stump for Vaughan to leave alone to the keeper
7.4 Lee to Vaughan, no run, slightly closer to the stumps this time and
Vaughan goes towards the ball before pulling his bat away
7.5 Lee to Vaughan, no run, quick one, fuller and outside the off, left
alone to Gilchrist who takes the ball that comes in at pace and
height
7.6 Lee to Vaughan, no run, another quick one, Vaughan plays it well,
using soft hands to fend the ball down to the slips cordon
End of over 8 (2 runs) England 13/2 (trail by 177 runs)
B Lee 4-2-3-0 - Nursery End
IR Bell 0* (1b) MP Vaughan 3* (9b)
8.1 McGrath to Bell, no run, outside the off and full, Bell leaves it
alone even as it seams back in towards him
8.2 McGrath to Bell, no run, slightly shorter with this one and outside
the off, chopped down to point
8.3 McGrath to Bell, one run, full one again, this time seaming in,
Bell defends and the ball runs away off the inside edge to the on
side for the young batsman to get off the mark
8.4 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, Great leave from Vaughan as McGrath
shoulders arms to one that pitches outside off but seams in and
goes just over the stumps
8.5 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, another one jags back in sharply, raps
Vaughan on the pads, McGrath has got more seam movement than
anyone else so far
8.6 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, slightly short of a length and on the
stumps, Vaughan gets everything behind it and manages to keep it
out
End of over 9 (1 run) England 14/2 (trail by 176 runs)
GD McGrath 5-1-7-2 - Pavilion End
IR Bell 1* (4b) MP Vaughan 3* (12b)
9.1 Lee to Bell, no run, quick and just outside the off, Bell has a
nervous poke and the ball goes past the outside edge to the keeper
9.2 Lee to Bell, no run, very quick from Lee, Bell is late on the shot
and the ball thuds into the pads on the way down the leg side
9.3 Lee to Bell, no run, more pacy stuff from Lee, Bell leaves this
alone outside the off
9.4 Lee to Bell, no run, full and quick, Bell is careful this time and
defends with the full face of the bat
9.5 Lee to Bell, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
Bell is up to the task and leaves the ball alone well
9.6 Lee to Bell, no run, Lee wraps up a quick over that is a maiden as
well with one outside the off that Bell is content letting go
End of over 10 (maiden) England 14/2 (trail by 176 runs)
B Lee 5-3-3-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 3* (12b) IR Bell 1* (10b)
10.1 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, full and on the stumps, curving in just
a touch, Vaughan does well to defend to the on side
This is an intriguing battle here, two great players up against
each other, Vaughan and McGrath
10.2 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
10.3 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, straight one further away outside the
off, Vaughan has no trouble in letting that go
10.4 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, McGrath drags his line closer to the
stumps and Vaughan responds by defending watchfully towards gully
10.5 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, Absolute jaffa! Line, length, seam
movement, Vaughan does well not to edge it as it goes past his bat
10.6 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, This time Vaughan sees the ball early
and is in full control leaving it alone
End of over 11 (maiden) England 14/2 (trail by 176 runs)
GD McGrath 6-2-7-2 - Pavilion End
IR Bell 1* (10b) MP Vaughan 3* (18b)
11.1 Lee to Bell, no run, defended to the on side with soft hands
11.2 Lee to Bell, no run, full one, Lee testing Bell here, but he is up
to it, driving to the on side
11.3 Lee to Bell, no run, short one, quick and well directed, but Bell
shows exactly how to leave a ball alone, keeping his eyes on the
ball and swaying perfectly out of the way
11.4 Lee to Bell, FOUR, overpitched from Lee and Bell plays the shot of
the day - a perfect copybook cover drive! What a glorious shot
from a young man facing a stern test against some high quality
bowling
11.5 Lee to Bell, no run, slightly shorter and outside the off, left
alone to the keeper
11.6 Lee to Bell, no run, short one but it's wasted, slipping well down
the leg side
End of over 12 (4 runs) England 18/2 (trail by 172 runs)
B Lee 6-3-7-0 - Nursery End
MP Vaughan 3* (18b) IR Bell 5* (16b 1x4)
12.1 McGrath to Vaughan, no run, McGrath hits another one right on the
spot, outside the off and just short of a length, left alone. We
might see a bit of caution from Vaughan here
12.2 McGrath to Vaughan, OUT: Just as we wondered if Vaughan would be
careful McGrath shoots him down! Unfortunate for Vaughan as the
ball keeps low and scuttles under his bat and wrecks the stumps
England 18/3, Partnership of 7
MP Vaughan b McGrath 3 (20b 0x4 0x6)
IR Bell 5* (16b 1x4) GD McGrath 6.2-2-7-3
Glenn McGrath is on fire here at Lord's. It's as though he's
telling England's bowlers, 'whatever you do, I can do better'
Here's Kevin Pietersen, the man all England has been waiting to
watch in an Ashes match
12.3 McGrath to Pietersen, no run, full and shaping in, Pietersen
defends very carefully
12.4 McGrath to Pietersen, no run, left alone outside the off
12.5 McGrath to Pietersen, no run, low full toss on the off, Pietersen
strokes it to mid-off
12.6 McGrath to Pietersen, no run, once again outside the off, once
again Pietersen leaves it alone and it's a wicket maiden for Glenn
McGrath who now has figures of 3 for 7
End of over 13 (maiden) England 18/3 (trail by 172 runs)
GD McGrath 7-3-7-3 - Pavilion End
IR Bell 5* (16b 1x4) KP Pietersen 0* (4b)
13.1 Lee to Bell, no run, quick one, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper
13.2 Lee to Bell, no run, another quick one, again just short of a
length, left alone on heighht even though th eball is on the
stumps. Might be a dangerous ploy after seeing how Vaughan losts
his stumps to one that kept low
13.3 Lee to Bell, no run, just short of a length and on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch
13.4 Lee to Bell, no run, outside the off and just back of a length,
defended with an open face
13.5 Lee to Bell, no run, short one that climbs on Bell, there's nowhere
to go for the batsman and he only manages to fend the ball away
13.6 Lee to Bell, one run, just short of a length and on the pads, Bell
works it away well to fine leg for a single
End of over 14 (1 run) England 19/3 (trail by 171 runs)
B Lee 7-3-8-0 - Nursery End
IR Bell 6* (22b 1x4) KP Pietersen 0* (4b)
14.1 McGrath to Bell, no run, outside the off, perfect shape in, left
well alone
14.2 McGrath to Bell, no run, outside the off, perfect shape in, left
well alone
14.3 McGrath to Bell, OUT: And there's the perfect ball from McGrath.
You can not play that. Perfect line and length, just enough seam
movement to come in and take the inside edge and clatter into the
leg stump! Australia are well and truly back in this game now!
England 19/4, Partnership of 1
IR Bell b McGrath 6 (25b 1x4 0x6)
KP Pietersen 0* (4b) GD McGrath 7.3-3-7-4
Have a look at those figures 7.3-3-7-4. What more can a captain ask
for?
14.4 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, Flintoff defends well
14.5 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, outside the off, slightly fuller,
Flintoff very carefullyh leaves it alone to the keeper
14.6 McGrath to Flintoff, no run, once again on target, pushed to gully,
and end of another wicket-maiden for McGrath
End of over 15 (maiden) England 19/4 (trail by 171 runs)
GD McGrath 8-4-7-4 - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 0* (4b) A Flintoff 0* (3b)
15.1 Lee to Pietersen, no run, down the leg side, left alone to the
keeper
15.2 Lee to Pietersen, no run, outside the off, full and quick,
Pietersen leaves it alone
15.3 Lee to Pietersen, no run, and once again Pietersen respectfully
lets the ball go outside the off stump
15.4 Lee to Pietersen, no run, full and on the off, driven well, but
straight to mid-off
15.5 Lee to Pietersen, two runs, Pietersen eases a full one through the
covers for a brace to get off the mark in Test cricket
15.6 Lee to Pietersen, no run, short ball, well pushed to the on side
End of over 16 (2 runs) England 21/4 (trail by 169 runs)
B Lee 8-3-10-0 - Nursery End
A Flintoff 0* (3b) KP Pietersen 2* (10b)
16.1 McGrath to Flintoff, OUT: McGrath gets another one bang on target,
Flintoff can do nothing as the ball keeps low and crashes into the
stumps! McGrath has five wickets and England are in deep, deep
trouble.
England 21/5, Partnership of 2
A Flintoff b McGrath 0 (4b 0x4 0x6)
KP Pietersen 2* (10b) GD McGrath 8.1-4-7-5
16.2 McGrath to GO Jones, no run, good length, outside the off, probing
line and length from McGrath, Jones defends carefully
16.3 McGrath to GO Jones, no run, slightly shorter, quicker as well,
good pace and carry through to the keeper as Jones leaves the ball
alone
16.4 McGrath to GO Jones, no run, Jones defends another one carefully
towards gully
16.5 McGrath to GO Jones, FOUR, just a touch short and a bit of width
and Jones shows he's not too overawed to crash the ball away when
it is there to be hit. Cracking shot for a boundary through point!
16.6 McGrath to GO Jones, no run, on the stumps this time and fuller,
defended carefully
End of over 17 (4 runs) England 25/5 (trail by 165 runs)
GD McGrath 9-4-11-5 - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 2* (10b) GO Jones 4* (5b 1x4)
The first bowling change of the innings. Gillespie replaces Lee at
the Nursery End.
17.1 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, short and outside the off,
Pietersen goes for an expansive shot outside the off and misses
17.2 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, Pietersen cuts to point
17.3 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, outside the off and full, just a
hint of away movement, Pietersen leaves it alone
17.4 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, just back of a length and outside
the off, Pietersen gets well behind the line of the ball and
punches to point
17.5 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, on the off and slanting in a touch,
Pietersen defends carefully with a straight bat
17.6 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, full and outside the off, left
alone to the keeper, Gillespie starts with a maiden
End of over 18 (maiden) England 25/5 (trail by 165 runs)
JN Gillespie 1-1-0-0 - Nursery End
GO Jones 4* (5b 1x4) KP Pietersen 2* (16b)
Match State: Drinks
18.1 McGrath to GO Jones, no run, pushed through full and just on the
off, the ball shapes in nicely but Jones gets behind the line well
and defends
18.2 McGrath to GO Jones, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left well alone to the keeper
18.3 McGrath to GO Jones, no run, full again and outside the off, the
ball seams in a bit and keeps low as well. Tough to play that
18.4 McGrath to GO Jones, no run, defended carefully towards point
18.5 McGrath to GO Jones, no run, full and on the off, pushed back past
the bowler to mid-on
18.6 McGrath to GO Jones, no run, full one outside the off, Jones lets
it go to the keeper
End of over 19 (maiden) England 25/5 (trail by 165 runs)
GD McGrath 10-5-11-5 - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 2* (16b) GO Jones 4* (11b 1x4)
19.1 Gillespie to Pietersen, FOUR, short and wide, terrible ball from
Gillespie, Pieterson stands tall and smashes that through cover,
superb shot that!
19.2 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, fuller this time and swinging away
a bit, Pietersen leaves the ball alone to the keeper
19.3 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, fuller and a touch straighter,
Pietersen walks across and drives to mid-on
19.4 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, quick one from Gillespie, fuller
and outside the off, Pietersen throws everything at it but misses
19.5 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, defended to the off side off the back foot
19.6 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, fuller and straighter, Pietersen
gets behind the line nicely and strokes the ball to mid-on
End of over 20 (4 runs) England 29/5 (trail by 161 runs)
JN Gillespie 2-1-4-0 - Nursery End
GO Jones 4* (11b 1x4) KP Pietersen 6* (22b 1x4)
20.1 McGrath to GO Jones, no run, fullish and on the off, Jones defends
carefully
20.2 McGrath to GO Jones, FOUR, short and a bit of width, Jones hits
another one perfectly through point for four
20.3 McGrath to GO Jones, one run, fuller and on the pads, clipped past
midwicket for a single
20.4 McGrath to Pietersen, no run, fuller and on the off, shaping in,
defended carefully
20.5 McGrath to Pietersen, no run, just outside the off, just short of a
length, driven well off the back foot to cover
20.6 McGrath to Pietersen, no run, slightly fuller and on the stumps,
seaming in, off bat onto pad
End of over 21 (5 runs) England 34/5 (trail by 156 runs)
GD McGrath 11-5-16-5 - Pavilion End
GO Jones 9* (14b 2x4) KP Pietersen 6* (25b 1x4)
21.1 Gillespie to GO Jones, (noball) no run, Gillespie starts his third
over with a no-ball that Jones pushes to mid-on
21.1 Gillespie to GO Jones, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, Jones has a go at that but misses
21.2 Gillespie to GO Jones, no run, closer to the stumps, still not full
enough to drive, pushed away to the off side
21.3 Gillespie to GO Jones, no run, slightly shorter, angling in, the
ball hits the pitch and seams away, very tough to play that
21.4 Gillespie to GO Jones, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, Jones
drives well through cover. Clarke half stops it at cover but the
ball runs away to the fence and England have a batsman in double
figures
21.5 Gillespie to GO Jones, no run, clipped to the on side
21.6 Gillespie to GO Jones, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
moving away a little bit, cut played and missed, through to the
keeper
End of over 22 (5 runs) England 39/5 (trail by 151 runs)
JN Gillespie 3-1-9-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
KP Pietersen 6* (25b 1x4) GO Jones 13* (21b 3x4)
22.1 McGrath to Pietersen, no run, full and on the off, swinging in,
defended back down the pitch
22.2 McGrath to Pietersen, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, left well alone to Gilchrist behind the stumps
22.3 McGrath to Pietersen, no run, once again just back of a length and
outside the off, left alone to the keeper. McGrath bowling his
12th over but showing no sign of tiring and is deadly accurate
22.4 McGrath to Pietersen, no run, full and on the off, pushed to mid-
off
22.5 McGrath to Pietersen, no run, McGrath bangs one in short, Pietersen
goes for the pull but only manages to hit the ball to short-
midwicket
22.6 McGrath to Pietersen, one run, squeezed through th eon side for a
single
End of over 23 (1 run) England 40/5 (trail by 150 runs)
GD McGrath 12-5-17-5 - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 7* (31b 1x4) GO Jones 13* (21b 3x4)
23.1 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, full and outside the off, just a
hint of away movement, Pietersen eases the ball to the off side
23.2 Gillespie to Pietersen, one run, pushed just wide of Michael Clarke
at cover for a quick single
23.3 Gillespie to GO Jones, no run, just short of a length and on the
stumps, defended back with the full face of the bat
23.4 Gillespie to GO Jones, two runs, just short of a length and outside
the off, Jones does well to keep the ball down and get it to third
man for a brace
23.5 Gillespie to GO Jones, no run, on th eoff and short of a driving
length. Jones goes back and defends.
23.6 Gillespie to GO Jones, one run, just short of a length once more, a
bit of width this time and Jones can push it past point for a
single
End of over 24 (4 runs) England 44/5 (trail by 146 runs)
JN Gillespie 4-1-13-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
GO Jones 16* (25b 3x4) KP Pietersen 8* (33b 1x4)
24.1 McGrath to GO Jones, no run, just short of a length and on the
stumps, McGrath goes on, Jones defends
24.2 McGrath to GO Jones, no run, outside the off and fullish, left well
alone to the keeper
24.3 McGrath to GO Jones, FOUR, short and a bit of width, Jones really
likes it there. He creams this one backward of point for a
boundary, his fourth in this innings
24.4 McGrath to GO Jones, no run, full and straight this time, driven to
the man at short cover
24.5 McGrath to GO Jones, no run, this one screams back in from outside
the off, a lot of seam movement, cuts Jones in half. The ball
brushes Jones's trousers on the way to the keeper
24.6 McGrath to GO Jones, no run
End of over 25 (4 runs) England 48/5 (trail by 142 runs)
GD McGrath 13-5-21-5 - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 8* (33b 1x4) GO Jones 20* (31b 4x4)
25.1 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, back of a length and outside the
off, driven to point
25.2 Gillespie to Pietersen, one run, just short of a length and on the
pads, worked away to the on side for a single
25.3 Gillespie to GO Jones, no run, slightly quicker and outside the
off, a hint of away movement, left alone to the keeper
25.4 Gillespie to GO Jones, no run, short one that takes off a bit off
the pitch, Jones looks to play and then tries to back off and gets
hit flush on the arm. Very strange bounce from this first-day
Lord's pitch
25.5 Gillespie to GO Jones, no run, slightly fuller and outside the off,
Gillespie plugging away here trying to find a rhythm. Remember he
isn't in the best of form at the moment.
25.6 Gillespie to GO Jones, no run, outside the off once more and moving
away, left alone
End of over 26 (1 run) England 49/5 (trail by 141 runs)
JN Gillespie 5-1-14-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
KP Pietersen 9* (35b 1x4) GO Jones 20* (35b 4x4)
Lee replaces McGrath at the Pacilion End
That's Pavilion End, apologies.
26.1 Lee to Pietersen, no run, full and outside the off, a bit of a
loosener, Pietersen leaves it alone to Gilchrist
26.2 Lee to Pietersen, no run, quicker, and on the stumps, Pietersen has
to work hard to keep this one out
26.3 Lee to Pietersen, no run, full and on the off stump, driven to mid-
off
26.4 Lee to Pietersen, no run, quick again from Lee, and he's keeping it
full at the moment, defended. The short ball can't be too far away
though
26.5 Lee to Pietersen, no run, down the leg side, slightly short,
Pietersen has a go at a pull shot but misses
26.6 Lee to Pietersen, no run, outside the off and full, left alione.
Lee begins a fresh spell with a maiden
End of over 27 (maiden) England 49/5 (trail by 141 runs)
B Lee 9-4-10-0 - Pavilion End
GO Jones 20* (35b 4x4) KP Pietersen 9* (41b 1x4)
27.1 Gillespie to GO Jones, no run, fullish and outside the off, left
alone to th ekeeper
27.2 Gillespie to GO Jones, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left well alone once more
27.3 Gillespie to GO Jones, no run, pushed slightly further up, there's
a bit of shape going away. Defended to off
27.4 Gillespie to GO Jones, no run, slightly closer to the stumps, the
ball hits the deck and moves away quite nicely. Jones plays and
misses. Shades of the old Dizzy Gillespie here
27.5 Gillespie to GO Jones, FOUR, short and wide, just as we were
wondering Gillespie was finding form, cut away in specatcular
fashion to the point fence
27.6 Gillespie to GO Jones, no run, fuller and on the stumps, rapped on
the pads, loud shout from the keeper and the slips cordon but the
ball is going down leg
End of over 28 (4 runs) England 53/5 (trail by 137 runs)
JN Gillespie 6-1-18-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
KP Pietersen 9* (41b 1x4) GO Jones 24* (41b 5x4)
Lee to continue, bowling over the wicket to Pietersen
28.1 Lee to Pietersen, one run, short and drifting down the leg side,
worked away to long-leg for an easy single
28.2 Lee to GO Jones, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, Jones leaves it for the keeper
28.3 Lee to GO Jones, one run, angling in from outside the off stump,
Jones gets behind the ball and defends it to the on side, quick
single taken, McGrath had to move in from mid-on
28.4 Lee to Pietersen, FOUR, bit of room outside the off stump and
Pietersen manages to find the gap between point and cover, driven
away standing tall on the back-foot
28.5 Lee to Pietersen, one run, turned away on the leg side for an easy
single
28.6 Lee to GO Jones, FOUR, four more! good length delivery outside the
off stump, Jones gets into a good position and drives it away
through covers
End of over 29 (11 runs) England 64/5 (trail by 126 runs)
B Lee 10-4-21-0 - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 15* (44b 2x4) GO Jones 29* (44b 6x4)
29.1 Gillespie to Pietersen, FOUR, on the pads now and flicked away the
square-leg fence. Yet another boundary!
29.2 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, Pietersen tries to drag the ball from well outside off
through midwicket, the ball bounces away to the on side
29.3 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, back of a length and outside the
off. This time Pietersen leaves it well alone
29.4 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, fullish and outside the off side,
left alone with ease
29.5 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, fuller and outside the off, once
again Pietersen stays patient and lets the ball go through
29.6 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, this one is angled in, Pietersen
defends watchfully
End of over 30 (4 runs) England 68/5 (trail by 122 runs)
JN Gillespie 7-1-22-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
GO Jones 29* (44b 6x4) KP Pietersen 19* (50b 3x4)
30.1 Lee to GO Jones, no run, quick one from Lee, sliding in from
outside the off, left alone to the keeper
30.2 Lee to GO Jones, no run, quick and angled in towards the stumps,
driven to mid-on
When will we see Shane Warne? Surely Ponting must be thinking about
giving him a bowl
30.3 Lee to GO Jones, no run, just short of a length and on the stumps.
This one keeps a little low but Jones is able to watch it onto his
bat and defend late
30.4 Lee to GO Jones, no run, full and outside the off, very pacy, left
alone to the keeper
30.5 Lee to GO Jones, no run, straight and on a good length, defended
back down the pitch
30.6 Lee to GO Jones, no run, slanted in to the stumps, Jones defends
well to the on side
End of over 31 (maiden) England 68/5 (trail by 122 runs)
B Lee 11-5-21-0 - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 19* (50b 3x4) GO Jones 29* (50b 6x4)
31.1 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, fullish and on the off, Gillespie
now slanting the ball in from wide of the crease, defended to mid-
on
31.2 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, this one pitches outside the off
and goes away off the pitch, left alone to the keeper
31.3 Gillespie to Pietersen, FOUR, too straight and too full from
Gillespie. That is Pietersen's strength, he moves across and
flicks magnificently through midwicket. That brings up the 50
partnership as well!
31.4 Gillespie to Pietersen, FOUR, short one from Gillespie and
Pietersen rocks back and launches this one over mid-on. Cracking
shot that!
31.5 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone to the keeper this time. Pietersen
showing good temperemant.
31.6 Gillespie to Pietersen, no run, driven fluently but straight to the
man at mid-off
End of over 32 (8 runs) England 76/5 (trail by 114 runs)
JN Gillespie 8-1-30-0 (1nb) - Nursery End
GO Jones 29* (50b 6x4) KP Pietersen 27* (56b 5x4)
32.1 Lee to GO Jones, no run, Excellent swinging yorker from Lee. Jones
shows his stuff keeping it out well. Top cricket all around.
32.2 Lee to GO Jones, no run, just short of a length this time and
outside the off, a bit of curve in to the right-handed Jones,
defended to the on side
32.3 Lee to GO Jones, no run, slipping down the leg side, Jones has a
flick and a miss, through to the keeper
32.4 Lee to GO Jones, (noball) one run, short one, fended away to fine
leg, and it's a no-ball to boot
32.4 Lee to Pietersen, no run, another short one, Pietersen watches it
well and sways out of harm's way
32.5 Lee to Pietersen, one run, nurdled away to the leg side
32.6 Lee to GO Jones, no run, uncomfortably quick one on the stumps,
shaping in to Jones who manages to fend the ball to the ons ide
End of over 33 (3 runs) England 79/5 (trail by 111 runs)
B Lee 12-5-24-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 28* (58b 5x4) GO Jones 30* (55b 6x4)
And there's the moment. Shane Warne comes in to the attack,
replacing Gillespie at the Nursery End
Warne to Pietersen, here we go!
33.1 Warne to Pietersen, no run, drifting onto the pads, Pietersen
defends and misses, shout for lbw, turned down
33.2 Warne to Pietersen, no run, tossed up and outside the leg stump, a
bit of turn, rapped on the pad
33.3 Warne to Pietersen, no run, outside the leg stump and Pietersen
goes for a sweep, off the glove bouncing down to the keeper
33.4 Warne to Pietersen, no run, on the off this time, nice loop going,
Pietersen defends
33.5 Warne to Pietersen, no run, tossed up a bit more and outside the
off, driven firmly but straight to short cover
33.6 Warne to Pietersen, no run, slower this time and on the leg stump,
Pietersen defends carefully and Warne starts with a maiden over
End of over 34 (maiden) England 79/5 (trail by 111 runs)
SK Warne 1-1-0-0 - Nursery End
GO Jones 30* (55b 6x4) KP Pietersen 28* (64b 5x4)
A couple of overs probably left in the day
34.1 Lee to GO Jones, OUT: Lee bangs one in short and it flies off the
pitch, Jones can only fend the ball straight into the air for
Gilchrist to catch! Lee gets a well-deserved wicket. He has
absolutely steamed in all day
England 79/6, Partnership of 58
GO Jones c Gilchrist b Lee 30 (56b 6x4 0x6)
KP Pietersen 28* (64b 5x4) B Lee 12.1-5-24-1 (1nb)
England in more trouble, losing that vital wicket just as a
partnership was building, with the end of the day nearing
34.2 Lee to Giles, no run, Lee goes for the inswinging yorker but Giles
seems to know it's coming and defends well
34.3 Lee to Giles, no run, bouncer to follow the yorker, Giles ducks
well under that
34.4 Lee to Giles, no run, just short of a length and on the stumps,
tapped to the on side
34.5 Lee to Giles, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the off,
Giles pokes at it and the ball just evades the slip fielder and
runs down to the third man fence
34.6 Lee to Giles, (noball) no run, short and very quick, that is a
lethal Lee delivery! Giles pops up a catch but it's a no-ball!
34.6 Lee to Giles, FOUR, full this tiome and Giles pushes it beautifully
through mid-on for a boundary
End of over 35 (9 runs) England 88/6 (trail by 102 runs)
B Lee 13-5-33-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 28* (64b 5x4) AF Giles 8* (6b 2x4)
35.1 Warne to Pietersen, no run, full and on the pads, Pietersen kicks
it away tucking bat behind pad
35.2 Warne to Pietersen, no run, once again on the pads and Pietersen
does the same thing again, kicking the ball to short leg
35.3 Warne to Pietersen, no run, on the pads and Pietersen tries to
flick but can't quite manage
35.4 Warne to Pietersen, no run, short and a bit of width, should have
been put away but Pietersen can only chop it into the ground
35.5 Warne to Pietersen, one run, punched off the back foot to the left
of cover for a single
35.6 Warne to Giles, one run, on the pads, tucked away to fine leg for a
single and Giles will keep the strike for what should be the last
over of the day
End of over 36 (2 runs) England 90/6 (trail by 100 runs)
SK Warne 2-1-2-0 - Nursery End
AF Giles 9* (7b 2x4) KP Pietersen 29* (69b 5x4)
36.1 Lee to Giles, no run, short one from Lee just outside the off,
Giles watches it carefully and leaves it alone to the keeper
36.2 Lee to Giles, no run, another short one, just about fended past the
man at short leg
36.3 Lee to Giles, no run, and predictably another short one, and
equally predictably Giles ducks under it
Lee now comes round the wicket. Plenty of eddoft into each ball
here from the fast bowler.
36.4 Lee to Giles, no run, banged in short and slanting in to Giles,
through to the keeper
36.5 Lee to Giles, two runs, just short of a length and outside the off,
punched past mid-off for a brace
And here's the last ball of the day ...
Over the wicket again comes Lee
36.6 Lee to Giles, OUT: slightly short, slipping down the leg side, good
pace, and Giles goes for a glance, through to the keeper and up
goes the finger!
England 92/7, Partnership of 13
AF Giles c Gilchrist b Lee 11 (13b 2x4 0x6)
End of over 37 (2 runs) England 92/7 (trail by 98 runs)
B Lee 14-5-35-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 29* (69b 5x4)
Apologies for the confusion on that last dismissal. The excitement
of a long, full day's cricket is getting to all of us!
But what a day it has been ...
England over the moon with getting Australia out for just 190,
Stephen Harmison kicking in with a superb 5 for 43
Then came Glenn McGrath, the metronome, and picked up his 500th
Test wicket, following it up with a brilliant spell that left
England reeling at 21 for 5
Geraint Jones and Kevin Pietersen then forged a recovery of sorts,
but at the end of the day england are still 98 behind and
struggling at 92 for 7
We hope you enjoyed the day's play as much we enjoyed bringing it
to you
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Match State: Stumps - Day 1
Hello and welcome to the Cricinfo's coverage of the second day's
play of this amazing Ashes Test match at Lord's
I'm Anand Vasu, and I'll be your commentator for the day.
Amazing scenes greeted a packed house on the first day. Stephen
Harmison began the rout with a fierce spell, and ended with 5 for
43
But it was Glenn McGrath, the never-say-die metronome, who had the
last laugh, with a five-wicket burst that broke the back of the
English batting line-up
All of a sudden, with England reeling at 92 for 7, and even getting
there only thanks to Geraint Jones and Kevin Pietersen,
Australia's 190 doesn't seem so dismal
The second day has dawned cloudy and a bit overcast, which should
help McGrath and a pumped up Brett Lee
The forecast is for a cloudy day with sunny intervals
The temperature should be in a moderate, pleasant range and the
humidity is not especially high
This match has been set up perfectly, as if to prove that loads of
runs are not the only way you can have an exciting game
The players have come out on to the field now and play should get
under way any moment
Kevin Pitersen is on strike and he has Matthew Hoggard for company
It will be Shane Warne to start things off at the Nursery End
This should be fun ... Warne to KP
The field is attacking - a short leg and a slip for Warne
37.1 Warne to Pietersen, no run, tossed up and drifting down the leg
side, goes past Pietersen's pad and to Gilchrist
37.2 Warne to Pietersen, no run, this is a straight one and on the
stumps, Pietersen pads up with bat close, loud, loud shout for lbw
but Pietersen is well forward and survices
37.3 Warne to Pietersen, no run, a bit of width and short, chopped to
point
37.4 Warne to Pietersen, no run, flatter and on the pads, Pietersen
sqeezes it to the on side
37.5 Warne to Pietersen, no run, slower and on the stumps, Pietersen
gets well forward and defends carefully
37.6 Warne to Pietersen, one run, on the pads again and this time
Pietersen can work it away through square for a single
End of over 38 (1 run) England 93/7 (trail by 97 runs)
SK Warne 3-1-3-0 - Nursery End
KP Pietersen 30* (75b 5x4) MJ Hoggard 0* (0b)
Good first over from Warne, keeping the pressure on Pietersen and
getting a very good shout in. It's not going to be easy to keep
Warne out of this game even if the quick bowlers have taken all
the wickets to fall so far
Five-star McGrath to bowl from the Pavilion End.
Pietersen backs away as McGrath comes in to bowl and McGrath lets a
gentle one go anyway. Pietersen slides out of the way and there's
laughter all round
38.1 McGrath to Pietersen, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the
off, Pietersen flashes it hard through point to the third man
fence
38.2 McGrath to Pietersen, one run, just short of a length and on the
off, Pietersen works it to mid-on, his scoring zone, and scampers
a single
Hoggard now faces his first ball
38.3 McGrath to Hoggard, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, Hoggard leaves it well alone. You can't help think McGrath is
setting up Hoggard by bowling it so far wide of the stumps
38.4 McGrath to Hoggard, no run, another one well outside the off and
Hoggard can leave it alone. But the tailender better watch out ...
38.5 McGrath to Hoggard, no run, and another from McGrath far outside
the off, he doesn't bowl there without a reason
38.6 McGrath to Hoggard, no run, short one to end the over, Hoggard
sways out of the way
End of over 39 (5 runs) England 98/7 (trail by 92 runs)
GD McGrath 14-5-26-5 - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 35* (77b 6x4) MJ Hoggard 0* (4b)
39.1 Warne to Pietersen, one run, eased past mid-on
39.2 Warne to Hoggard, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, Hoggard gets
well forward and defends with bat and pad held close together
39.3 Warne to Hoggard, no run, down the leg side this time and Hoggard
just takes it on the pad
39.4 Warne to Hoggard, no run, that's the straight one, slightly quicker
too, Hoggard struggles and is beaten but manages not to get out,
the ball goes through to Gilchrist
39.5 Warne to Hoggard, no run, floated, teasing, tossed up delivery on
the pads, spins and takes the outside of the bat and rolls to slip
39.6 Warne to Hoggard, no run, slightly short and wide, Hoggard goes for
the cut and misses
End of over 40 (1 run) England 99/7 (trail by 91 runs)
SK Warne 4-1-4-0 - Nursery End
KP Pietersen 35* (78b 6x4) MJ Hoggard 0* (9b)
40.1 McGrath to Pietersen, no run, full and on the off, shaping in to
the right-handed Pietersen, who walks across and tries to whip the
ball to the on side, the ball goes to mid-on
40.2 McGrath to Pietersen, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off,Pietersen gets on the back foot and defends
40.3 McGrath to Pietersen, one run, McGrath goes for the yorker but
Pietersen squeezes it through midwicket and England get to three
figures
40.4 McGrath to Hoggard, no run, another attempted yorker, Hoggard keeps
it out well
Two slips and a gully for McGrath when Hoggard is batting, and a
man at short leg as well
40.5 McGrath to Hoggard, no run, outside the off ad well short of a
driving length, left alone
40.6 McGrath to Hoggard, bye: one run, Gilchrist fumbles one and the
batsmen can go through for a single
End of over 41 (2 runs) England 101/7 (trail by 89 runs)
GD McGrath 15-5-27-5 - Pavilion End
MJ Hoggard 0* (12b) KP Pietersen 36* (81b 6x4)
41.1 Warne to Hoggard, no run, tossed up and on the pads, spinning
across Hoggard, he leaves it alone and it just passes the off
stump
41.2 Warne to Hoggard, no run, outside the leg stump now and Hoggard can
kick it away easily
41.3 Warne to Hoggard, no run, flat and on the pads, defended with bat
and pad held close together
41.4 Warne to Hoggard, OUT: Warne gets his man! Hoggard cuts one that is
short and a bit wide, Hayden parries the ball that comes fast to
him and takes a good one-handed reflex catch after. Fine slip
fielding and Warne has his first wicket of the game!
England 101/8, Partnership of 9
MJ Hoggard c Hayden b Warne 0 (16b 0x4 0x6)
KP Pietersen 36* (81b 6x4) SK Warne 4.4-1-4-1
41.5 Warne to Harmison, no run, full and on the off, defended carefully
41.6 Warne to Harmison, no run, just past the outside edge of Harmison's
bat. End of a successful over from Warne
End of over 42 (maiden) England 101/8 (trail by 89 runs)
SK Warne 5-2-4-1 - Nursery End
KP Pietersen 36* (81b 6x4) SJ Harmison 0* (2b)
42.1 McGrath to Pietersen, FOUR, Cracking shot! McGrath is full and
Pietersen bludgeons that back past the bowler for four. That is
some hand-eye co-ordination!
42.2 McGrath to Pietersen, SIX, Maximum! Glenn McGrath being treated by
a club bolwer on this occasion! Pietersen gets to th epitch of the
ball and creams it into the stands over long-off. That is an
incredible shot!
42.3 McGrath to Pietersen, FOUR, And now a spanking cover drive to bring
up his half-century! Pietersen really turning it on with power and
panache. Great knock from him in his first Test innings
42.4 McGrath to Pietersen, one run, just short of a length and outside
the off, slanted down to third man for a single
42.5 McGrath to Harmison, no run, left well alone outside the off stump
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42.6 McGrath to Harmison, no run, once again left well alone and
Harmison survives
End of over 43 (15 runs) England 116/8 (trail by 74 runs)
GD McGrath 16-5-42-5 - Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 51* (85b 8x4 1x6) SJ Harmison 0* (4b)
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43.1 Warne to Pietersen, no run, back foot punch through cover but
Pietersen turns down the single to keep Harmison away from the
strike
43.2 Warne to Pietersen, no run, tossed up and inviting the big hit,
Pietersen goes for it but can't make clean contact
43.3 Warne to Pietersen, SIX, He's certainly taken the invitation this
time, and clobbered Warne over midwicket into the hospitality
boxes in the stands! Audacious shot that!
43.4 Warne to Pietersen, OUT: Pietersen goes for another mighty hit and
the ball sails high and handsome between midwicket and long on,
Damien Martyn charges about twenty metres to his left, dives full
length and pulls off a stunning catch just metres from the ropes!
England 122/9, Partnership of 21
KP Pietersen c Martyn b Warne 57 (89b 8x4 2x6)
SJ Harmison 0* (4b) SK Warne 5.4-2-10-2
That is an incredible catch to brinbg the curtain down on a fine,
fine innings from Pietersen that saved England's blushes
43.5 Warne to Harmison, one run, full toss, and Harmison gets down on
one knee and laps the ball round the corner
43.6 Warne to SP Jones, one run, outside the opff and Jones gets off the
mark with a single to third man
End of over 44 (8 runs) England 124/9 (trail by 66 runs)
SK Warne 6-2-12-2 - Nursery End
SP Jones 1* (1b) SJ Harmison 1* (5b)
44.1 McGrath to SP Jones, no run, full and on th epads, cramping Jones
up, defended inside out towards mid-off
44.2 McGrath to SP Jones, no run, played back to McGrath who collects in
his follow through and has a shu at the stumps but misses
44.3 McGrath to SP Jones, FOUR, slightly overpitched and Jones takes
full toll driving through cover with power and placement.
Excellent shot from Jones!
44.4 McGrath to SP Jones, no run, bouncer banged in to Jones. He sees it
early and ducks well under it. Well bowled, well played.
44.5 McGrath to SP Jones, no run, another slightly short one, this time
Jones has a go, misses. The ball sails through to Gilchrist
44.6 McGrath to SP Jones, no run, another short one to end the over.
Left well alone
End of over 45 (4 runs) England 128/9 (trail by 62 runs)
GD McGrath 17-5-46-5 - Pavilion End
SJ Harmison 1* (5b) SP Jones 5* (7b 1x4)
Lee brought into the attack. Expect a bouncer or two ...
45.1 Lee to Harmison, no run, short, fast and furious, airy swish from
Harmison, but the ball sails through to the keeper without any
difficulty
45.2 Lee to Harmison, (noball) no run, No-ball from Lee, he's really
giving it everything. 100% effort from the fast bowler
45.2 Lee to Harmison, (noball) no run, And another no-ball. This time
it's the bouncer. Goes through to the keeper.
45.2 Lee to Harmison, one run, just back of a length and on the stumps,
pulled to the on side for a single
45.3 Lee to SP Jones, two runs, Short and a bit of width, Jones manages
to get the ball away over the infield towards cover. Not the
prettiest shot, but it's the result that counts at this stage
45.4 Lee to SP Jones, FOUR, slightly short again and outside the off,
Jones backs away and slices this one to the third man boundary.
Clever batting from Jones
45.5 Lee to SP Jones, three runs, and once more, not especially pleasing
to look at, but Jones effectively scoops the ball over the
infield, sending it towards cover for more invaluable runs
45.6 Lee to Harmison, one run, now Harmison comes to the party carving
Lee over point towards third man for a single
End of over 46 (13 runs) England 141/9 (trail by 49 runs)
B Lee 15-5-47-2 (4nb) - Nursery End
SJ Harmison 3* (10b) SP Jones 14* (10b 2x4)
46.1 McGrath to Harmison, no run, full and down the leg side, Harmison
swishes and misses, through to Gilchrist
46.2 McGrath to Harmison, one run, just a bit of width and Harmison is
able to chop the ball past point for a single
46.3 McGrath to SP Jones, FOUR, Jones has another big heave and the ball
slices off his blade and screams away to the third man fence.
Again not classical from Jones, but precious runs being added
46.4 McGrath to SP Jones, no run, full and straight, pushed to mid-on
46.5 McGrath to SP Jones, one run, squeezed past mid-off for a quick
single. Jones is batting well here
46.6 McGrath to Harmison, one run, full and swinging in, Harmison has a
go and the ball runs down to fine leg off the inside edge
End of over 47 (7 runs) England 148/9 (trail by 42 runs)
GD McGrath 18-5-53-5 - Pavilion End
SJ Harmison 5* (13b) SP Jones 19* (13b 3x4)
Very vital partnership this. It's already worth 26 and that is a
lot in the context of a low-scoring game.
new bowl skw
Warne back in the attack
47.1 Warne to Harmison, FOUR, tossed up and on the pads, Harmison
waltzes down the pitch and effortlessly lofts the ball over mid-
on. That is not the shot of a No. 10 batsman! 150 for England
47.2 Warne to Harmison, no run, rapped on thwe pad but slipping down the
leg, half-hearted shout for lbw
47.3 Warne to Harmison, one run, taken from well outside the off stump
and swept through square leg for a single
47.4 Warne to SP Jones, one run, Booming drive to a big turner from
Warne. Inside edge runs to square leg
47.5 Warne to Harmison, no run, quicker straight one, Harmison cuts and
misses, stifled appeal for caught behind
47.6 Warne to Harmison, one run, lap sweep tp the full toss, another
single
End of over 48 (7 runs) England 155/9 (trail by 35 runs)
SK Warne 7-2-19-2 - Nursery End
SJ Harmison 11* (18b 1x4) SP Jones 20* (14b 3x4)
Lee comes into the attack at the Pavilion End
48.1 Lee to Harmison, OUT: Full and on the off, Harmison goes for a big
hit but can only spoon a catch to Damien Martyn at mid-off
England 155/10, Partnership of 33
SJ Harmison c Martyn b Lee 11 (19b 1x4 0x6)
SP Jones 20* (14b 3x4) B Lee 15.1-5-47-3 (4nb)
End of the England innings and they still trail by 35
But Australia will not be especially pleased at the number of runs
the England tail added
63 runs scored off 11.1 overs this morning
Australia will bat in their second innings shortly. That should be
in about 10 minutes.
This is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off very briefly. See
you again in about 10 minutes!
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Australia are about to begin their second innings. Hayden and
Langer run out onto the field to join the England team
Harmison to begin, Langer on strike
0.1 Harmison to Langer, one run, And Australia are under way
immediately as Langer watches a full one and tucks it away to fine
leg for a single
0.2 Harmison to Hayden, no run, short ball, a bit of variable bounce as
the ball does not climb as much as Hayden expected it, struck in
the midriff
0.3 Harmison to Hayden, one run, down the leg and Hayden swats it to
fine leg to get off the mark
0.4 Harmison to Langer, no run, full and speared in on the stumps,
Langer manages to defend well with a straight bat
0.5 Harmison to Langer, no run, just back of a length and outside the
off - Harmison's standard line and length - and left alone to the
keeper
0.6 Harmison to Langer, no run, outside the off and short of a driving
length, left alone to the keeper who gathers this one low. A touch
of variable bounce once more on this Lord's pitch
End of over 1 (2 runs) Australia 2/0 (lead by 37 runs)
SJ Harmison 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
ML Hayden 1* (2b) JL Langer 1* (4b)
1.1 Hoggard to Hayden, two runs, full and a touch too straight, Hayden
tucks the ball away down to fine leg
1.2 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, just short of a driving length and
outside the off, Hayden plays on the up to mid-off
1.3 Hoggard to Hayden, one run, pushed wide of mid-off for a quick
single
1.4 Hoggard to Langer, no run, defended to the off side
1.5 Hoggard to Langer, no run, full and just outside the off, driven to
cover, Hayden backs up a touch too much and then has to dive back
to the crease as Pietersen has a shy
1.6 Hoggard to Langer, FOUR, just a bit of width and Langer can help
himself to a welcome boundary squeezing the ball past point
End of over 2 (7 runs) Australia 9/0 (lead by 44 runs)
MJ Hoggard 1-0-7-0 - Nursery End
ML Hayden 4* (5b) JL Langer 5* (7b 1x4)
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2.1 Harmison to Hayden, no run, pushed to cover
2.2 Harmison to Hayden, no run, fullish and outside the off, angling
away from the left-handed Hayden, left alone to the keeper
2.3 Harmison to Hayden, no run, slightly wider outside the off, still
full, but Hayden goes for it anyway and misses, the ball beats bat
and goes to the keeper
2.4 Harmison to Hayden, no run, and once again left alone. Harmison a
bit off the pace here today. About 85 mph rather than the 90s he
was touching regularly yesterday
2.5 Harmison to Hayden, no run, good bounce and carry on this one as it
sails through to the keeper after Hayden shoulder arms
2.6 Harmison to Hayden, no run, on the stumps and quite full, defended
towards mid-on
End of over 3 (maiden) Australia 9/0 (lead by 44 runs)
SJ Harmison 2-1-2-0 - Pavilion End
JL Langer 5* (7b 1x4) ML Hayden 4* (11b)
3.1 Hoggard to Langer, one run, pushed to the off side, Pietersen
screams in and takes a shy at the stumps, Hayden dives in but that
might well have been out had the ball struck its target!
3.2 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, defended back down the pitch
3.3 Hoggard to Hayden, no run
3.4 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, full and outside the off stump, defended
carefully towards point
3.5 Hoggard to Hayden, FOUR, overpitched almost and outside the off,
not much pace on it either, Hayden absolutely smashes that one
through the covers. That is Hayden the big bully at his best!
3.6 Hoggard to Hayden, no run, full and on the stumps, defended this
time
End of over 4 (5 runs) Australia 14/0 (lead by 49 runs)
MJ Hoggard 2-0-12-0 - Nursery End
JL Langer 6* (8b 1x4) ML Hayden 8* (16b 1x4)
4.1 Harmison to Langer, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, good pace and carry through to the keeper as Langer shoulders
arms
4.2 Harmison to Langer, no run, short and a bit of width. Langer goes
for the cut. He loves that shot. Straight to point though and no
runs.
4.3 Harmison to Langer, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
a bit of awkward bounce, Langer defends
4.4 Harmison to Langer, no run, fuller and straighter, clipped to the
on side
4.5 Harmison to Langer, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
4.6 Harmison to Langer, no run, driven firmly but straight to point and
that's another maiden over from Harmison
End of over 5 (maiden) Australia 14/0 (lead by 49 runs)
SJ Harmison 3-2-2-0 - Pavilion End
ML Hayden 8* (16b 1x4) JL Langer 6* (14b 1x4)
And here's Freddie! Flintoff replaces Hoggard, who has been
struggling to swing the ball, at the Nursery End
5.1 Flintoff to Hayden, no run, Flintoff starts round the wicket and
lets one go outside the off and on a good length, left well alone
5.2 Flintoff to Hayden, (noball) two runs, on the pads and full, eased
through midwicket
5.2 Flintoff to Hayden, one run, pushed into the off side for another
easy single
5.3 Flintoff to Langer, no run, Langer drops the ball down towards
cover and sprints for a quick single. Kevin Pietersen - you can't
keep this man out of the game for long - charges in from cover,
picks the ball up one handed and throws the stumps down underarm,
Langer dives ...
But he is found well short by the trhird umpire!
Australia 18/1, Partnership of 18
JL Langer run out (Pietersen) 6 (15b 1x4 0x6)
Suicidal run from Langer that. He pushed his luck a touch too far
taking on the fielder's arm and paid the ultimate price
5.4 Flintoff to Hayden, (noball) no run, Flintoff sends down another
no-ball
5.4 Flintoff to Hayden, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, defended back down the pitch
5.5 Flintoff to Hayden, no run, full and this time on the stumps,
driven back down the pitch with the full face of the bat
5.6 Flintoff to Hayden, no run, outside the off and moving away a touch
off the seam, left well alone
End of over 6 (5 runs) Australia 19/1 (lead by 54 runs)
A Flintoff 1-0-5-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
RT Ponting 0* (0b) ML Hayden 11* (23b 1x4)
End of a successful over for England, and we will now see how
Australia's captain responds to the challenge. Ponting, after
receiving several stitches to the gash on his face that occurred
when the ball hit his helmet yestrday, is at the crease.
6.1 Harmison to Ponting, no run, good length and on the stumps,
slanting in, jammed to the on side
6.2 Harmison to Ponting, no run, Ponting gets in a bit of a tangle
trying to work a full one to the leg side. The ball pops up back
down the pitch
6.3 Harmison to Ponting, two runs, And the Australian skipper is off
the mark with a neatly played clip past mid-on for a brace
6.4 Harmison to Ponting, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left well alone to the keeper
6.5 Harmison to Ponting, no run, outside the off, short of a length,
but that one scoots through low and below Ponting's bat! That did
not even get up shin high! This is tough for any batsman
6.6 Harmison to Ponting, no run, short one, Harmison bends his back on
this one and it climbs and soars past a weaving Ponting
End of over 7 (2 runs) Australia 21/1 (lead by 56 runs)
SJ Harmison 4-2-4-0 - Pavilion End
ML Hayden 11* (23b 1x4) RT Ponting 2* (6b)
7.1 Flintoff to Hayden, one run, pushed to the off side and a slight
misfield from Pietersen gives away the single
7.2 Flintoff to Ponting, three runs, just short of a good length and
outside the off, Ponting waits on the ball and punches it with
fine timing and placement through point. Excellent running gives
the batsman three as Jones throws the ball in from the outfield
7.3 Flintoff to Hayden, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, defended, off the edge towards the slips cordon
7.4 Flintoff to Hayden, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the
off, Hayden stands tall, opens those powerful shoulders of his and
biffs the ball past mid-off for four!
7.5 Flintoff to Hayden, two runs, this one is easily worked to the on
side for a couple
7.6 Flintoff to Hayden, one run, overpitched and outside the off,
driven to cover for a single
End of over 8 (11 runs) Australia 32/1 (lead by 67 runs)
A Flintoff 2-0-16-0 (2nb) - Nursery End
ML Hayden 19* (28b 2x4) RT Ponting 5* (7b)
8.1 Harmison to Hayden, no run, short ball outside the off, Hayden goes
for some sort of pull but can only bottom edge the ball down to
the slips cordon
8.2 Harmison to Hayden, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
driven to cover
8.3 Harmison to Hayden, FOUR, short, a bit of width, and Hayden would
not appreciate this one more if it was gift-wrapped. He climbs
into it and brutalises it through cover!
8.4 Harmison to Hayden, no run, fullish and outside the off, left well
alone
8.5 Harmison to Hayden, no run, once again outside the off and left
alone
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8.6 Harmison to Hayden, one run, short one, Hayden once again tackles
it awkwardly and the ball bobs off down the leg side
End of over 9 (5 runs) Australia 37/1 (lead by 72 runs)
SJ Harmison 5-2-9-0 - Pavilion End
ML Hayden 24* (34b 3x4) RT Ponting 5* (7b)
Simon Jones comes into the attack now
9.1 SP Jones to Hayden, FOUR, Jones begins with a loosener down the leg
side, only 84 mph and misdirected, Hayden has no trouble
swivelling and cracking the ball down to fine leg!
9.2 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, defended with a straight bat
9.3 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, fuller and just a touch outside the
off, the ball suggests it might swing in late but holds its line,
Hayden wisely leaves it alone to the keeper
9.4 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, full and wide outside the off, elft
alone
9.5 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, full and outside the off, left alone to
the keeper once more
9.6 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, on the stumps this time and shaping in,
Hayden covers the swing and defends
End of over 10 (4 runs) Australia 41/1 (lead by 76 runs)
SP Jones 1-0-4-0 - Nursery End
RT Ponting 5* (7b) ML Hayden 28* (40b 4x4)
10.1 Harmison to Ponting, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, no menacing pace though from Harmison today - or not yet
anyway - and Ponting has no trouble watching the ball carefully
and letting it go
10.2 Harmison to Ponting, one run, on th epads and fuller, clipped away
to the leg sidew for a quick single
10.3 Harmison to Hayden, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
Hayden stands tall and defends
10.4 Harmison to Hayden, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
10.5 Harmison to Hayden, no run, short one but the radar is off, down
the leg side and the only person troubled isGeraint Jones
10.6 Harmison to Hayden, no run, left well alone to end the over
End of over 11 (1 run) Australia 42/1 (lead by 77 runs)
SJ Harmison 6-2-10-0 - Pavilion End
RT Ponting 6* (9b) ML Hayden 28* (44b 4x4)
11.1 SP Jones to Ponting, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid-off
11.2 SP Jones to Ponting, one run, once gain it 41 4;once again it is
full and straight but tthis time Ponting manages to hit it to the
right of mid-off and take a single
11.3 SP Jones to Hayden, FOUR, short ball, a bit too straight, Hayden
welcomes that and transfers his weight beautifully onto the back
foot and pulls through square leg!
11.4 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, overpitched and outside the off, driven
to mid off
11.5 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, outside the off, fullish, not doing
much at all, left alone by Hayden
11.6 SP Jones to Hayden, no run, and once again it's full, outside the
off, and Hayden leaves it well alone knowing his lunch is waiting
for him in the dressing room!
End of over 12 (5 runs) Australia 47/1 (lead by 82 runs)
SP Jones 2-0-9-0 - Nursery End
RT Ponting 7* (11b) ML Hayden 32* (48b 5x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 2
With that, it's lunch. Australia are 82 ahead and in decent control
it appears.
Hayden and Ponting will be back in 40 minutes to resume their
battle against England's bowlers. We'll be there before that!
Do join us in about 35 minutes, at 12.10GMT for all the action from
the post-lunch session.
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coverage of the post-lunch session of play on the second day of
the first Ashes Test
The players are on the field and play is about to begin
Ponting is facing and Flintoff will begin the attack
12.1 Flintoff to Ponting, no run, fullish and on the off, slanting in to
the right-handed Ricky Ponting. Defended carefully to the on side
12.2 Flintoff to Ponting, no run, this one comes in with the arm,
pitches just outside the off on a good length and moves away. Left
well alone
12.3 Flintoff to Ponting, no run, fuller and straighter, Ponting defends
back down the wicket with a straight bat
12.4 Flintoff to Ponting, one run, full and on the off, Ponting opens
the face of the bat ever so slightly and guides the ball wide of
mid-off to pick up a single and rotate the strike
12.5 Flintoff to Hayden, no run, left alone outside the off, the ball
goes to the keeper
12.6 Flintoff to Hayden, two runs, short ball from Flintoff and Hayden
goes for the pull. The ball goes off the edge and flies up but
lands safe of the man at fine leg sho is quite square. Brings up
the 50 for Australia
End of over 13 (3 runs) Australia 50/1 (lead by 85 runs)
A Flintoff 3-0-19-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
RT Ponting 8* (15b) ML Hayden 34* (50b 5x4)
13.1 SP Jones to Ponting, FOUR, leg stump full toss, don't bowl to
Ponting there unless you want to see that Kookaburra bat flashing
in an arc and sending the ball sizzling across the turf to the
square leg fence
13.2 SP Jones to Ponting, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone to the keeper
13.3 SP Jones to Ponting, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, a hint of outside, left well alone by Ponting who appears to
be seeing the ball quite well here
13.4 SP Jones to Ponting, no run, full and on the off, Ponting falls
across a little but is well behind the line of the ball and can
play it away to mid off with ease
13.5 SP Jones to Ponting, no run, slightly shorter and slanting into the
pads, Ponting works it away to square leg
13.6 SP Jones to Ponting, no run, slightly shorter this time but it is a
good ball, exaggerated away movement after pitching. Ponting
leaves it alone and nods in appreciation
End of over 14 (4 runs) Australia 54/1 (lead by 89 runs)
SP Jones 3-0-13-0 - Nursery End
ML Hayden 34* (50b 5x4) RT Ponting 12* (21b 1x4)
14.1 Flintoff to Hayden, no run, quick, keeping a touch low, speared
into the pads, Hayden can't quite get