England Australia First Test: Live Updates
The Ashes is back, and the first Test between England and Australia has begun at Edgbaston! Buckle up for a thrilling battle between two of the world's best cricketing nations. This is where you'll find all the live updates, commentary, and analysis you need to stay on top of the action.
Day 1
- Toss: Australia won the toss and elected to bat first.
- Early Wickets: England made a strong start, with Stuart Broad dismissing Usman Khawaja early on.
- Century for Smith: A familiar face took control as Steve Smith battled his way to a century, providing the backbone for Australia's innings.
- Warner's Dismissal: David Warner fell short of a century but provided valuable runs for the Aussies.
- Close of Play: Australia finished the day on 386/5 with Smith still at the crease, looking to carry his team forward.
Day 2
- Smith's Century: Steve Smith continued his dominance, reaching a magnificent 144 before eventually being dismissed by a brilliant delivery from Stuart Broad.
- Australia Declares: With a strong score on the board, Australia declared their innings at 386/6.
- England's Response: The English openers, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, started confidently, but the Australian bowlers struck back, leaving England struggling at 140/2 at the end of the day.
Day 3
- First Innings Close: England lost wickets at regular intervals, eventually being bowled out for 283. Australia took a lead of 103 runs.
- Australia's Second Innings: Australia's second innings began with a cautious approach.
- Rain Delays: Unfortunately, rain interrupted play, forcing both teams to leave the field.
Day 4
- Resumed Play: Play resumed with Australia looking to build their lead.
- Wickets Fall: England's bowlers made a comeback, taking a few crucial wickets and putting pressure on the Australian batsmen.
- Australia Declare: Australia declared their second innings at 251/4.
- England's Target: England needs 354 runs to win the match.
Day 5
- Fight for Victory: England began their chase with a positive attitude, but the task was daunting.
- Final Wicket: The final wicket fell late in the day, and Australia claimed a victory by two wickets!
Key Moments:
- Steve Smith's Century: The Australian maestro dominated the first two days, proving to be a thorn in England's side.
- Stuart Broad's Bowling: Broad showed his experience and class, taking key wickets throughout the match.
- The Final Day: The final day was a nail-biting affair, with both teams fighting for every run.
What's Next:
The second Test of the Ashes series takes place at Lord's, starting on June 28th. Stay tuned for more live updates and analysis.
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