Eng 137-1published at 46 overs
Trail by 147
For all England's patient play, they have had a bit of luck. Joe Root gets a leading edge through the slips.
It's another wicketless over for Australia.
Summary
Burns 125*, Stokes 38*
Burns' maiden Test century
Survives lbw on 21 - out if reviewed
Root 57, Denly 18, Roy 10, Buttler 5
Two wickets for Pattinson
Australia 284: Smith 144, Broad 5-86
Edgbaston, first Test of five, day two
Eng 137-1published at 46 overs
When Harry Potter meets wrestlingpublished at 14:54 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport at EdgbastonThe Hollies has all the characters from a boozy night at the Easter Bunny's house. Sherlock Holmes, (male) French maids, Harry Potter, a wrestler, a shark and The Mask. You can be over the drink-drive limit just by inhaling the air.
Eng 135-1published at 45 overs
There's someone dressed as a monkey outside our office window. I have no idea why. It's the same sort of fancy dress as in the stands at Edgbaston.
James Pattinson nudges over 90mph and then beats Rory Burns at the end of the over. He gives a frustrated, weary look towards the batsman. Davey Warner comes in and gives his team-mate a pat on the back.
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It's a strange technique but it's doing the job today for Rory Burns.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 14:50 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
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Rory Burns bats like his head, hands and legs are being controlled by 3 different people.
Scott, Essex
Eng 133-1published at 44 overs
Burns 74, Root 40
Oh but this one is a much, much better shot. It might be the best Rory Burns has hit today. He gets on the front foot and drives Cummins through mid-off. Matthew Wade charges after it but the cheers from the crowd tell you it has reached the rope.
Eng 128-1published at 43.4 overs
Rory Burns gets a bit of fortune again, edging through the slips. This one bounced in front of the fielders and they couldn't get across to stop it.
It's four.
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We all do this don't we?
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 14:46 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
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Will Relf: Played the perfect forward defensive with a water bottle on my way to my desk from the kitchen. Much confusion in the office.
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Pat Cummins continues after drinks.
Ask the Umpirepublished at 14:45 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
If you missed it earlier, Ask the Umpire with John Holder is now available as a podcast.
Postpublished at 14:43 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Tom Fordyce
BBC chief sports writer at EdgbastonBusy out the back of the Wyatt Stand, the bars with their real-time TV screens keeping the queuing patrons happy, the fish and chip stalls serving the glassy-eyed and ravenous.
drinks break Eng 124-1published at 43 overs
Burns 66, Root 39
This is the longest Rory Burns has batted for England. His highest score is 84 so he's still a little way off that. I won't mention the 'H word'.
England have reached drinks without losing a wicket in this afternoon session.
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England are going well.
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Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport at EdgbastonThe Fred Flintstones are fans of Aggers.
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Want to see how England passed 100 for the loss of just one wicket? Of course you do...
How's stat?!published at 14:36 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Andrew Samson
BBC Test Match Special statisticianThe hundred partnership came up from 206 balls with 11 fours.
It is the second innings in a row England have had a hundred partnership for the second wicket, after Jason Roy and Jack Leach against Ireland at Lord's. Before that, they had had two second-wicket stands of 100 in their previous 69 innings.
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The Aussies aren't happy with the ball. (I can see you sniggering).
They think it has gone out of shape but the umpires check it fits through their metal rings and, when it does, toss it back to them.
How's stat?!published at 14:35 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
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End of twitter postEng 122-1published at 42 overs
That boundary brought up the century partnership between Root and Burns. It is celebrated with prolonged applause from the crowd and a firm handshake between the batsmen.
Eng 122-1published at 41.4 overs
The belief rises even further. Root opens the face of his bat and drives behind backward point for four. The Aussies think there was a bit of fortune in that but I'm giving the England skipper the benefit of the doubt.