NIGHT 1 RESULTS
1st Test
Day 1
The match began with both Rogers and Cowan preferring to leave and block than play a risky shot on a very cracked up pitch. The first session had very little cricket played, a few shouts but none of any substance. The two sides went to lunch with neither having really started to come out of their shells.
After lunch, the English bowlers finally managed to extract something from the pitch. Cowan fell for 38 in the first over following and he was quickly joined by Rogers on 41 ten balls later, both falling to Steven Finn. Watson and Clarke came to the crease with work to do, and went about it with far more expansiveness and stroke play than their predecessors.
Extraordinary play here by two of Australias finest, said RHCP.
They really are starting off the series well, replied Warney.
At the end of the first days play the scoreboard read
Australia 2-215.
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Day 2
Watson and Clarke came out to bat the next morning full of confidence. It took a hit when Watson fell to Swann on 84 early on in the first session, but Clarke and Hughes were determined to carry on with the job. Clarke reached his century with a cover drive for four on the second ball after lunch.
And Pup reaches a well-deserved century to put Australia in a very strong position for this match
With Hughes sitting well on 44 and Clarke having amassed 151, the captain decided it was time to declare and send England into bat for the final session.
Australia 2-358 dec.
A very aggressive declaration by Clarke, he is really backing his bowlers to take down the English order
England came out to bat and like Australia they were very tentative early on. With only three balls remaining in the final over of the day, to be bowled by Nathan Lyon, Alistair Cook went for a quick single, one that he was not entitled to get. James Pattinson collected the ball at fine leg and tossed it ferociously. Instead of going towards the stumps however, it sprayed out of his hand and went rocketing towards Shane Watsons head. Watto ducked just in time to avoid the ball. The runout was missed but Watson avoided serious injury.
Well what an incredible moment that was. Pattinson has almost taken Sunshines head off!
thorson1987 is NOT dead. He is Shane Watson, Ashes aligned Australian all-rounder
The day ended with
England on 0-87.
In the nets
Michael Clarke had informed Shane Watson that in the next days play, it was time to bowl for his country. As the afternoon net session began, Watto slowly began to build up pace against team mate Nathan Lyon. Unfortunately for Lyon, Watson got a little too quick, the ball flicking off the top of Lyons bat and slamming into his Adams apple. Watson was shocked and absolutely devastated he would not be bowling for Australia the next day anymore.
Drew-Sta is dead. He was Nathan Lyon, Ashes aligned Australian right arm off-spinner
Day 3
We regret to inform you that Nathan Lyon has passed away overnight. Due to this unprecedented event, the ICC has given permission for Glenn Maxwell to take his place in the rest of this match
Alistair Cook proved to be a real thorn in the side of the Aussie bowling attack. While his partners continual fell around him, Cook steadied the ship by protecting his wicket while still collecting valuable runs. Kevin Pietersen refused to come out and join the team when it was time for him to bat, which was extremely frustrating for English players and fans. A few overs after tea, England sat at 9-270 when Steven Finn came out to bat following James Faulkners dismissal of James Anderson, his fourth wicket for the innings.
Alistair Cook has been the only thing keeping England in this match, collecting 93 of his sides 270 runs
James Faulkners bowling performance cant be understated here RHCP, he is going to be very valuable in the quest for an Ashes victory
Clarkey threw Pattinson the ball, knowing Finn would not like to face the fired up Vic on a pitch like this. Patto charged in with a short ball, Finn only just getting out of the way. Once again, Pattinson launched a short delivery which saw Finn only just squeezing out of the way. Then on the third ball of his over, Pattinson launched a beamer straight at his opponent. Finn slipped trying to get out of the way and as he fell, the ball somehow snuck through his helmet and smashed him right between the eyes. It left a nice cherry.
BDR is dead. He was Steven Finn, Ashes aligned English right arm fast-medium bowler
Ladies and gentlemen, Steven Finn has also passed away. The ECB and CA have refused to abandon this match though. Monty Panesar has been allowed to replace Steven Finn for the rest of this one
The day was called off early.
Day 4
Australia lead by 85 runs here
Look for an another early declaration by Clarke
Surprisingly, Glenn Maxwell and Phil Hughes opened the batting together to score some quick runs. In a display of no technique hacking and slashing, the pair built a 51 run opening partnership before Hughes fell for 22. The pitch was really playing up, with Watson, Clarke and Cowan all going for under 30. Haddin came to the crease and he and Maxwell steadied the ship somewhat.
Monty Panesar came on to bowl, and Maxwell decided to go after him. However, he misjudged the length, line and spin of the ball, and connected with the toe of his bat with great velocity. The ball ricocheted like a rocket off his bat and struck Haddin bang in the chest, collapsing his lungs.
Frederick is dead. He was Brad Haddin, Ashes aligned Australian middle order right-handed batsmen
Oh my god, another death. This is truly awful
What is going on?!
Billy Bowden, Michael Clarke and Alistair Cook have all agreed to call this match off.
MATCH DISBANDED
Series 0 all
It is now Day 2. With 22 alive, it is 12 to lynch. Day 2 will end at 8pm, or with a lynch.
The pitch is
GREEN.
