Summary

  • Smith and Labuschagne take superb catches as England lose two quick wickets before close

  • Buttler (47) counters after England lose four wickets for 65 runs

  • Denly hits 94 before being caught at slip by Smith

  • Stokes - dropped on 7 by Smith - makes 67 in 127-run stand with Denly

  • Lyon takes three wickets as pitch begins to take turn

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

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

  1. Postpublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 14 September 2019

    Michael Vaughan
    Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    Everything about Jos Buttler's play this week has looked more balanced. He just looks to have much more time. He needs to write down everything he has done in this Test and try to replicate it.

  2. Eng 299-6published at 83.4 overs

    A bedraggled-looking Tim Paine tries to encourage his bowler as Buttler now edges down to third man for four.

    Buttler is taking away any hope Australia may have had.

  3. Postpublished at 17:54 British Summer Time 14 September 2019

    Simon Mann
    BBC Test Match Special

    So sweetly struck. As the series nears conclusion, Buttler is starting to play really well.

  4. Eng 295-6published at 84.3 overs

    Jos Buttler is treating us to some sensational shots here. This drive might be even better than the one in the previous over off Cummins.

  5. Eng 290-6published at 83 overs

    Lead by 359

    Australia now need to better England's Ben Stokes-inspired run-chase at Headingley to win this match.

  6. Postpublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 14 September 2019

    Simon Mann
    BBC Test Match Special

    That is a magnificent shot.

  7. Eng 290-6published at 82.5 overs

    Save your legs. There's absolutely no need to run for this. Jos Buttler has nailed it through the covers.

    A man in a Ben Stokes mask stands and applauds in the crowd. Even the real Ben Stokes would have been proud of this.

  8. Postpublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 14 September 2019

    Sam Curran will reckon he's unlucky to get out like this.

  9. Postpublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 14 September 2019

    Feeling as confident as Michael?

  10. Postpublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 14 September 2019

    Michael Vaughan
    Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    England already have plenty.

  11. Eng 286-6published at 82 overs

    Buttler 31, Woakes 4

    No joy for Josh Hazlewood on his return to the attack. Chris Woakes gets right in behind the bowling.

  12. Postpublished at 17:44 British Summer Time 14 September 2019

    Michael Vaughan
    Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    Tim Paine is absolutely livid with Cameron Bancroft there. He's giving him the stare!

  13. Eng 286-6published at 81.2 overs

    Cameron Bancroft is getting a right telling off by his skipper Tim Paine . Paine is not impressed Jos Buttler was able to run two out to deep square leg. Bancroft looks a little bemused.

  14. Eng 283-6published at 81 overs

    Lead by 352

    Josh Hazlewood will once again share the new ball with Pat Cummins.

  15. Eng 283-6published at 80.5 overs

    An easy start. Cummins drifts in line again and Chris Woakes gets more bat on this than Curran did. Four to fine leg.

  16. Postpublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 14 September 2019

    And now Chris Woakes is out in the middle. He can bat of course but he'd rather not be facing the new ball.

  17. Postpublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 14 September 2019

    Jim Maxwell
    BBC Test Match Special

    Tim Paine has taken an excellent catch diving to his right.

    Australia's Tim Paine celebrates his catch to dismiss England's Sam Curran off the bowling of Pat CumminsImage source, Reuters
  18. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 80.4 overs

    Curran c Paine b Cummins 17 (Eng 279-6)

    There's your answer! Sam Curran is strangled down the leg side. It's an unfortunate way to get out, I guess. Tim Paine has dropped a few down there but clings on this time.

  19. Eng 279-5published at 80.3 overs

    Poor Cookie.

    What will happen with this new ball? It'll probably bring greater threat but it often sees the scoring rate increase.

  20. Postpublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 14 September 2019

    Michael Vaughan
    Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    Bowled by a farmer? Time to give it up, Alastair.