Summary

  • Second Ashes Test drawn at Lord's

  • Australia survive tense final hour

  • Archer 3-32, Leach 3-37

  • Concussion sub Labuschagne 59

  • Head 42* - dropped on 22 by Roy

  • England 258-5 dec: Stokes 115*

  • 10 overs lost after morning rain

  • Australia lead 1-0 in five-Test series

  1. Postpublished at 19:35 British Summer Time 18 August 2019

    England spinner Jack Leach speaking to Test Match Special: "It was a special atmosphere, a bit disappointed not to get over the line but it wasn't through lack of effort. I feel like I wasn't at my best but you have got to try and find a way. I have got a few things to work on. We've definitely had them under pressure in this game and we'll look to make it a win at Headingley."

  2. Postpublished at 19:35 British Summer Time 18 August 2019

    It is now, naturally, raining.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:34 British Summer Time 18 August 2019

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    Can't help but feel robbed. A whole day lost to rain, surely Test cricket has to modernise and just add another day on so we can see results not draws!

    Matt

  4. Postpublished at 19:33 British Summer Time 18 August 2019

    Let's have a look at the highlights, shall we? Starting with Ben Stokes and his first Test ton in almost two years.

  5. How's stat?!published at 19:32 British Summer Time 18 August 2019

    Andrew Samson
    BBC Test Match Special statistician

    This is the second draw in the last 35 Tests played in England. The other one, against Sri Lanka at Lord's in 2016, was also rain-affected. The last non-rain-affected draw in England was against India at Nottingham 2014.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:31 British Summer Time 18 August 2019

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    Are we all going to calm down a bit now! Good bowling, good batting, good captaincy. A good game from England who were the better side across the 3ish days play. Bring on Headingley!

    Harry in Doncaster

  7. Postpublished at 19:31 British Summer Time 18 August 2019

    If I could do the heart-eye emoji to this field, then I would.

    This is hands down the best format of the game and I won't hear otherwise.

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  8. Postpublished at 19:29 British Summer Time 18 August 2019

    I'd be amazed if Australia don't bring Starc in for Headingley.

  9. Postpublished at 19:28 British Summer Time 18 August 2019

    Jim Maxwell
    BBC Test Match Special

    What can Australia do to cover the potential loss of Steve Smith and bolster the attack? I'm not sure, it's all very well to have choice but you've got to make it work. Pattinson should come back, will they keep with Siddle or think they need more strike capacity, you can't leave out Cummins or Hazlewood, unless you're going workload reasons.

  10. Postpublished at 19:27 British Summer Time 18 August 2019

    That final half-hour was worth it just for this.

  11. Postpublished at 19:26 British Summer Time 18 August 2019

    Phil Tufnell
    Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

    England will be going to Headingley having taken a few more positives from this. They might have found themselves a quick bowler.

  12. Postpublished at 19:26 British Summer Time 18 August 2019

    What if it hadn't rained?

    What if Jason Roy had clung on in the slips?

    What if Steve Smith hadn't been hit?

    It's all what if's and maybes, but it feels to me like this Ashes series has sprung to life.

  13. Postpublished at 19:24 British Summer Time 18 August 2019

    Sunday nights at Lord's are the absolute best.

  14. Postpublished at 19:24 British Summer Time 18 August 2019

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent

    It is a winning draw as far as England are concerned, Australia were fighting for their lives. The game isn't done until it is done with these two teams, batting line ups that could collapse at any time. A very interesting series ahead.

  15. MATCH DRAWN!published at 19:23 British Summer Time 18 August 2019
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    Off come the bails, and this match is drawn!

    What a match. If only, if only, if only...

    Australia will take a 1-0 lead to Headingley on Thursday.

  16. Postpublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 18 August 2019

    Aleem Dar is moving forwards...

  17. Aus 154-6published at 47.3 overs

    Turned into the leg side...

  18. Aus 154-6published at 47.2 overs

    Into the rough by Leach, and Cummins drives it underneath Jos Buttler's legs.

  19. Aus 154-6published at 47.1 overs

    Everyone bar Stuart Broad is around the bat.

    This is my favourite ever field. Forward comes Pat Cummins and defends.

  20. Postpublished at 19:21 British Summer Time 18 August 2019

    Well, the bails are back on now.

    Final over. Jack Leach to bowl it.