Summary

  • Buttler unbeaten with 64 at the close

  • England slump from 130-2 to 226-8

  • Root - dropped three times - is bowled by Cummins for 57 to bring about collapse

  • Four wickets for Marsh and two each for Cummins and Hazlewood

  • Australia - 2-1 up in series - have already retained Ashes

  • Australia won toss; 5th Test, day one, The Oval

  1. Eng 63-1published at 17.2 overs

    Siddle sneaks one onto Root's pads but the appeal is stifled. There were two noises but replays show it was the ball flicking both pads rather than an inside edge. That might have been closer than it first appeared.

    The Australian drops short again a ball later and Joe Root helps himself to an easy three runs.

  2. Postpublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 12 September 2019

    Peter Siddle is brought back into the attack after his sketchy first spell. He gets up to the crease but has to pull out as Joe Root backs away.

  3. Postpublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 12 September 2019

    Stephan Shemilt
    BBC Sport at The Oval

    The PA announcer has just told us about the drone camera that is flying over the ground. Sure enough, it's hovering near the gas tower. It's nice to get reassurance that it's supposed to be here, rather than Joe Root's footwork being spied on by Russia.

  4. Eng 60-1published at 17 overs

    Burns 28, Root 18

    An over with no drama for England, bowled by Pat Cummins. Cummins is the leading wicket taker with 25 in this series. He's six clear of Stuart Broad in second.

    Pat CumminsImage source, AFP
  5. Postpublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 12 September 2019

    Simon Mann
    BBC Test Match Special

    Glenn, you can't not be biased.

  6. Postpublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 12 September 2019

    Glenn McGrath
    Ex-Australia bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    Not being biased now but I'd say that 3-1 would be a fair reflection of the series.

  7. Postpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 12 September 2019

    Pat Cummins is back.

  8. Postpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 12 September 2019

    Amy Lofthouse
    BBC Sport at The Oval

    I'll be honest, I was a bit concerned that this Test could end up being flat; that there'd be an end of term hangover for both sides and the crowd would feel it. That hasn't been the case this morning. It's packed here, a pleasant murmur running around The Oval, and lots of talk of the "crucial first hour" being navigated "pretty well" by Burns and now Root. Root crunching an absolutely glorious drive for four every now and again helps, as well.

  9. Eng 59-1published at 16 overs

    Burns 28, Root 17

    More swing for Mitchell Marsh but it's too straight and Rory Burns climbs in, driving nicely down the ground to the boundary.

    The conditions feel typically British. There's movement in the air but at Marsh's usual pace of 82mph it's comfortable. There's a traditional hum around the ground too.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 12:18 British Summer Time 12 September 2019

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    We need an opener who's going to take up deliveries and see off the new ball in order to protect the middle order. I'd be looking at Dom Sibley or Hassan Azad.

    Martin, Sussex

  11. Eng 55-1published at 15.4 overs

    The speed gun has just clocked a Mitchell Marsh delivery at 89mph. He's either put his spare time to good use this summer or the gun is faulty.

  12. Postpublished at 12:15 British Summer Time 12 September 2019

    Glenn McGrath
    Ex-Australia bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    If Australia go too hard looking for wickets, rather than just bowling good areas like they have done in the rest of the series, England could get away from them.

  13. Eng 53-1published at 15 overs

    Burns 23, Root 16

    It has been a success regardless of the result in this match for me, but I know many people disagree. England did something they had NEVER done before in winning a World Cup.

    Hazlewood continues and Root flicks a couple more off his toes.

    Joe RootImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 12:13 British Summer Time 12 September 2019

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    Exam question on our cricket WhatsApp group this morning: 'If England win this fifth test the summer can be considered, on the whole, a success. If they lose, it will have been neutral. Discuss'. Consensus seems to be that unless we had been thrashed by Australia, the first WC win makes the summer a success whatever. Would be interested as to the thoughts of the readers.

    Russell, Westminster

  15. Postpublished at 12:10 British Summer Time 12 September 2019

    Stephan Shemilt
    BBC Sport at The Oval

    Joe Root has been unfortunate to get some very good deliveries this summer, but he has occasionally made them look better because of footwork that has left him stuck on the crease. This morning it's been noticeable how he has tried to get forward, batting out of his crease and taking a big stride. Just beware the bouncer...

    Joe RootImage source, Getty Images
  16. Eng 51-1published at 14 overs

    Burns 23, Root 14

    There's a bit of swing for Mitchell Marsh but he's no Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins or Mitchell Starc. The batsmen have a bit more time to get in behind it.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 12 September 2019

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    Re 11:47 Steven Green You talk about dropping Denly, but who to replace?? There's a distinct lack of quality English openers who have the form to justify replacing them. His 53 in the second innings suggests to keep faith.

    Roldy, Wimbledon

  18. Postpublished at 12:07 British Summer Time 12 September 2019

    Mitchell Marsh is bowling the first over after drinks. That probably tells you it has not quite worked for the Aussie bowlers so far.

  19. Highlights: The first hourpublished at 12:05 British Summer Time 12 September 2019

  20. drinks break

    Eng 49-1published at 13 overs

    Burns 22, Root 13

    Josh Hazlewood restores a bit of order with a maiden. That's drinks. Tim Paine might have a quiet word with his troops.